Claudia Jean Romney Erekson Obituary (1950 - 2006)

Sweetheart, Mom, Grammy I, Claudia Jean Romney Erekson, slipped from mortality on March 31, 2006 surrounded by those I love most. I was born on March 29, 1950 in Salt Lake City, The daughter of Robert F. And Jean D. Romney and spent a happy childhood, mostly in Murray, Utah. I attended Hillcrest Elementary, Hillcrest Junior High School, and Murray High School where I gathered many happy memories. I met my high school sweetheart, Terry Erekson, and we became instant soul mates. We were married April 5, 1968. That union was later solemnized for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on November 3, 1969, one of the greatest blessings in my life. We spent most of our married life at the base of these beautiful Wasatch Mountains where I found great solace and peace and a sense of Heavenly Father’s love for us with the creation of such a beautiful world. We were privileged to become the parents of five incredible children who have brought us immense joy. I had opportunities to serve my family and my Savior and enjoyed the chance to serve in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society callings, where my testimony grew to a sure knowledge of Heavenly Father’s plan. I leave behind my sweetheart, Terry, the love of my life. My Treasured children (and add-ons) Dustin (Amy), Monica (Jay), Amanda (T.J.), Zachary (Michelle), and Jacob (Rebecca). And my precious grandchildren: Tegan, Tasia, Clain, Westin, Madison, Isabelle, Luke – the lights of my life. Mother – Jean Romney, brothers – Robert, James, Daniel, and sisters – Debra and Brenda. My greatest desire is to leave my family a legacy of eternal love, for them to be encircled about in the arms of His love. “As I have loved you, love one another.” Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 11:00 am at the Crescent 8th Ward, 2080 E. Pinecrest Lane (11530 So.). Friends and family may call Monday, April 3, 2006 from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and Tuesday one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.