Janette Pedersen Norton Obituary (1957 - 2016)

Our loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend passed away August 25, 2016 after a courageous fight with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was born April 19, 1957 to John T. and Kleta Pedersen in Provo, Utah. She grew up primarily in Idaho and graduated from Parma High School in 1975. While attending BYU she met Scott R. Norton, a student at the University of Utah (important to make that distinction); they were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on August 21, 1980. She raised 4 children: Brandon, Jessa (Smith), Chase, and Kaitlyn in Provo, UT, Pleasant Grove, UT, Riverton, UT and Parker, CO. She loved being a mother, and her kids were her world. After moving back to Utah, Jan went to work for Keller Williams Midvale, where she met many of her closest friends and colleagues. She truly loved her job. Some of Jan's biggest blessings were her grandchildren; she found true joy in visiting and spoiling them. Nobody ever loved her grandchildren more than Jan. Jan loved her church callings through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and loved her calling as Relief Society President. She loved serving her fellow sisters. Jan's testimony of the Church and faith through trials was a wonderful example to us all. Her friendly and happy spirit will be missed. Scott preceded her in death September 9, 2014 after a long struggle with a brain aneurysm he suffered in 2006. She was by his side every step of the way and missed him terribly after his death. We are comforted that they are together again. She is also preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Kleta Pedersen. Jan is survived by her four children: Brandon (Aubrey) Norton, Jessa (Brett) Smith, Chase Norton, and Kaitlyn Norton. She is also survived by her four grandchildren: Olivia Norton, Clara Norton, Ezra Norton, and Emery Smith. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Keller Williams Midvale, and the nurses on the 9th floor of Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. The funeral will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Union Fort 3rd Ward meetinghouse, 6710 South 1300 East, Midvale, Utah. Graveside services will be held afterward at Midvale City Cemetery, 471 West 7500 South, Midvale, Utah. A visitation will be held from 10:00-10:50 am preceding the funeral at the LDS Meetinghouse. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to donate to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Utah. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT