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Sherlene Hobson Obituary
1935 ~ 2012
The light of our world dimmed on May 7, 2012 with the passing of our precious wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Sherlene Christensen Hobson died of complications from Melanoma.
Chris was born July 18, 1935 to Raymond Earl Christensen and Harriet Susannah "Susie" Bullock in Marion, Utah. She spent her happy youth in American Fork. She married Richard Warren "Hob" Hobson, on March 4, 1955. They have been sweethearts and best friends for the past 57 years. They are the parents of three children. In 2004, they served in the New York, Rochester Mission and were currently serving as hosts in the Salt Lake Temple. Chris was a highly respected real estate agent and cherished the relationships she developed with her clients and colleagues during her 25 year career.
Chris' grace, charm, sparkle, optimistic attitude, integrity, and winning smile were her trademarks. Her defining passions were her unwavering and complete love for her family, friends, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. She loved deeply and IS deeply loved in return. Words cannot express how much we will miss her.
Chris is survived by her husband, Hob, and children, Paula (Bob) Bezzant, Blake (Diane Nelson) Hobson, Mona (Dan) Debenham, 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and brother, Earl Christensen (Gerry).
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Wilford Stake Center 1765 E. Gregson Ave (3080 S.). A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 S. Highland Dr. from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and from 10:00 AM at the Wilford Stake Center prior to the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Huntsman Cancer Foundation at 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 or online at www.huntsmancancerfoundation.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sherlene Hobson
May 25, 2012
Hob and family. I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. She was a wonderful friend and I will never forget her.
Carole Bates
Marilyn Snow
May 16, 2012
Dear Hobson Family:
We in the Snow Family were saddened to learn of Chris' illness and death. All of us have fond memories of being neighbors and friends in the Cottonwood 12th Ward as our families were growing up. Thanks to all of you for your example and kindness to us over so many years.
It has now been 6 years since R.J.'s passing - and we still miss him as I'm sure all of you will miss Chris' bright smiling face and sweet disposition. May you be blessed as you remember the many happy memories together.
Sincere love and empathy,
Marilyn Snow and family: Gina, Laura, Scott and Noelle
May 15, 2012
Hob,
Chris was always so nice to me and our family. What a beautiful and fun person. I am so sorry.
Warren Driggs
May 12, 2012
Dear Hobb and family:
The service for Chris was beautiful and truly represented all that she was to so many of us. What a loss to everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. She was truly a treasure. What a difficult time to lose a wife and a mother...the day before Mother's Day. Just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Our love to you,
Sharlene and H. G. Linford
Michelle O'Brien
May 12, 2012
Dear Paula., Blake, Mona, and Hob,
It is with a heavy heart I have heard of the passing of your mom and wife. I remember with joy the time our families spent together and your Mom always made me feel loved and welcome. I have thanked the Lord many times for this gift. With all my love,
Michelle "Shelley " Stephenson OBrien.
Henry Becker
May 12, 2012
I am again very sorry for your loss.
May 11, 2012
Dear Hob....I'm so sorry about your losing Chris. It's been almost 2 1/2 years since I lost Dave and I can tell you it's a hard learning experience to be without our companions of 50 yrs or more. My daughter bought me a CD called "What's on the Other Side" It's a talk given by Brent L. Topp.
He teaches institute at BYU. Go an buy it.....I've almost got it memorized and it will help you.
Your friend and neighbor....from a long time ago.
Dea Miller
May 11, 2012
Dear Hobson Family,
We want to let you know that we were privileged to have been able to help care for your sweet wife, mother and grandmother. The love that filled your home was so comforting. We love Chris and our prayer is that you will have peace as you honor her and embrace the memories you share.
With love,
Your friends at Inspiration Hospice
Von & Judy Hokanson
May 11, 2012
Dearest Hob and Family,
We wanted to let you know how deeply we feel your loss. Chris was always so vital and was the epitome of kindness and charity to others. Von and I have always thought so highly of the Hobson family and have always loved sharing time with all of you. The Gospel brings peace to our hearts by giving us knowledge of a great reunion to look forward to. May you be blessed with comfort in this most difficult time.
May 11, 2012
Dick and family, I read Chris' obituary in the paper. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your hearts must be breaking. What a wonderful tribute. I haven't seen you for years but I wanted you to know I remember you all fondly. Bobbie Lou Anderson
craig soffe
May 11, 2012
Blake,
Im so sorry for your loss, your mother was a amazing woman,
Blake Hobson
May 11, 2012
We are so grateful for the kind words and memories of mom. It means so much at this time. I am so proud to be her son and blessed for the example she was to me. I'll try to look forward with faith and the strength she imparted to us to the day we are together again. Love you Mom!
May 11, 2012
"Hob" - - I know what you've been thru and what you're going thru now, having lost my dear Harriet to cancer. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember the great times in Palmyra and the eternal friendships we all formed. How grateful we are for the gospel. Our love and best wishes to you as you carry on.
Roger Matkin
Linda and Michael Smith
May 11, 2012
We count it a great blessing that we "returned" to our neighborhood to enjoy Chris and Hob's inspirational friendship. Thank you for your example of lives that are loving and kind and sincere. We think of you and smile.
David Fuhriman
May 11, 2012
Dear Hob and Family,
It was with great sorrow that I read the obituary of your dear Chris. I have great love and admiration for you and Chris. I remember fondly the first time I met both of you after you had moved into the Stake. Yours and Chris' integrity, honesty and truthfulness were immediately recognized by me and many others in the Stake and the Grandview Third Ward. The faith you both outwardly exhibited in the Gospel and the testimony of our Savior you both exemplified, strengthened all those around you. I will always remember the eternal blessing Chris was to the young mother in the stake who was struggling with the temple. I asked you both to help her by reviewing with her the temple preparation curriculum. Chris took this young woman under her loving care and together they went weekly to the temple. Two years later, during another recommend interview with the young mother, I witnessed her emotional and radiant testimony of the temple and her eternal gratitude for the blessings Chris brought to her personally and to her young family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tender time. I testify to you of the eternal plan of happiness and the joy it will bring to us all. Thank you for the many blessings you both brought to me as I served in the Stake. You and Chris will always be part of many wonderful memories.
With great love, Dave Fuhriman
Julie Driggs Kiser
May 11, 2012
Thinking of Chris warms my heart and brings back tender moments with her and my Mom. They were so cute together. Chris took Mom and I out to lunch at the Chinese place not long after Mom got sick. She was so sensitive and kind to my Mom. I will never forget that morning. Mom's mind was pretty crazy at that time but Chris treated her with so much respect and grace. I have always loved Chris through the years but on that day I gained an appreciation of her that meant so much to me. It stands out as one of the most meaningful moments of my time with Mom during her sickness and dying days. I hope there was someone like that in your lives that stood out as a person who showed love and compassion to your suffering, struggling Mom. We really do love people who are kind to and love those who we love. This death thing seems so final but I have often felt my Mom's strength and interest in me over these past 2 years. Hope you too find that to be the case in your lives. I love you, I love Chris and I care.
Mary Ann Anderson
May 11, 2012
Cute, darling Chris,
You have been such an example of Christlike love to me. I have so loved being your girlfriend and sharing in your warm glow of affection. I have learned so many lessons from you: be kind to everyone, especially those who are giving you a hard time, bananas are a miracle food, that make you happy, engage and befriend everyone you meet, a girl can't have too many dishes, "It"s a Lovely Day Today", and that fairy tales do come true.
I miss you.
With Love, Your Glitter Girlfriend,
Mary Ann Anderson
Shirlene Fisiher
May 11, 2012
Dear Hob and Family We love you! You are in our prayers and in our thoughts. The wonderful days when we lived in the Millcreek area. (4500) Very good memories. Highland drive and plumbing problems. So many wonderful days. Walt, Shirlene, Wayne Fisher Lauri sends love to Mona
Cari (Hokanson) Davis
May 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. She was always so friendly, warm and kind to me and I always looked up to her and wished I could be as classy as she was. She will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with Hob and your family at this time.
Christa Barker
May 10, 2012
Hob, I am so sorry to learn of Chris's passing. You and her were so wonderful to our mom. She loved you both and you were her favorite couusins. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. We are thankful for the blessing we have and our Heavenly Father and he and many family members are there for you. All our love.
May 10, 2012
I just put out for display a lovely red heart shaped jam dish that Chris gave us in New York. She was constantly giving something--her smile, her appreciation, her approval, her testimony. How we will miss her. We love you, Hob! Alan and Leslie Layton
Becky
May 10, 2012
Chris always made me feel like family, even well into my continued friendship with her grandson. Hob, you & Chris raised such wonderful children & my heart is heavy for you. Paula, I love you & am thinking of all of you today. Wish I were there to give you all BIG HUGS!!! Thinking of you all...
Larry Hinman
May 10, 2012
Hob:I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. I remember her at Ott and Chidester occasions where family is so important. As you know, you and Chris were the "favorite cousins" of my mother Joyce, and my Aunt Annette Caro. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and also know that there are many Tropic and Salt Lake relatives that mourn her passing, but are also there to welcome her to God's Kingdom.
May 10, 2012
Hob and family,
Our hearts were broken today when we heard of Chris's passing, even though we knew this day was coming. From the moment I met Chris I felt like she was my friend who loved and cared for me. Aren't we thankful for the special blessings from our Heavenly Father. Thanks for your friendship. We love you and our prayers are with you.
Dorrol asnd Joyce Sampson
Don Swenson
May 10, 2012
Dear Hob, Nola and I send you our love as your true love has been released to the care of her Heavenly Father. We will always remember her as she was in the prime of her life. Know that you are in our prayers. Love, Don and Nola
Karren Harmon
May 10, 2012
Aunt Sherlene was my most favorite aunt and I'm sure she would tell all of you that I was her most favorite niece!! Unfortunately, I'm sure that's how all of her nieces and nephews feel, that they were her favorite. She had such a wonderful spark about her, always making you feel your importance in her life. Words can't express how sad I am to have to wait to see her again until the eternities. She showed grace, love, acceptance, and the true love of the gospel right up until the very end. I am so thankful that she is no longer suffering and look forward to laughing with her again.
Uncle Hob, Paula, Mona and Blake, I know how thankful she is to each of you for making her final days so peaceful, loving and comfortable and that you made it possible for her to remain in her beautiful home, surrounded by all of your love.
Jason Hokanson
May 10, 2012
I always will have the fondest memories of Chris. She had an amazing smile and her happiness was contagious. She will be missed and thought of often. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and we love you so much.
Loretta Neil
May 10, 2012
Perfect in every way, that is Chris. She and Hob are looked at as a couple who everyone wants to be like. So very classy, loving and special. I looked up to her and admired her so very much. I am so glad I have had the chance to know her, she has been such a great example to me. My love goes out to Hob, Mona and her family.
Dave Ludlow
May 10, 2012
As a child, I was often in their home because of my good friend, Blake Hobson. I remember the deluxe breakfasts that Chris would always make for her family. She was always kind and thoughtful.
Henry Becker
May 9, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. Chris was a great woman! She will be greatly missed.
David Debenham
May 9, 2012
All of us in the St. George Debenham family loved Chris. She was such a gracious host and was always a pleasure to be around. Isn't it comforting to know that you are an "eternal family"? What a blessing from our Heavenly Father
With Love and prayers,
Dave Debenham
May 9, 2012
Chris was an elegant lady. Charming, talented and fun to be with...She was a true disciple of Jesus Christ and was filled with his love. My life has been richly blessed by knowing her...Dorothy Neddo
Courtney Read
May 9, 2012
Dear Hob and Family,
Words cannot express how much I will miss Chris. We were in the ward together but we bonded one day over getting our nails done at the same salon. We soon found out we had so many similarities and things in common. I would mention a favorite restaurant in Dallas and sure enough Chris had been there. At our ward luncheons, in which Chris would provide us beautiful hats to wear, I would always choose one of her favorites. It was amazing. I felt so special knowing I had so many things in common with this beautiful woman. Monday the 7th was my birthday, I found out Chris had passed after having dinner with my family. I was heartbroken, but I smiled knowing she passed on my birthday, one final similarity.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Courtney Read
Alden and Karen Breinholt
May 9, 2012
Paula,
How great the gospel is and at no other time does it bring more peace than at the passing of a loved one. May our Fathers love surround you and yours at this time.
Love you
Laura (Brian) Christensen
May 9, 2012
The minute I met "Chris" Hobson I loved her! She had an incredible knack for making a person feel like they were really something special! My husband Brian and I agree that she was high class!
Catherine Lawrence
May 9, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Chris and Hob for over 5 years at Chapman-Richards and never knew Chris to be without a smile and kind word for everyone.
My heart goes out to her family and and extra hug to "Hobbs" (as we called him).. they were a remarkable pair!
May 9, 2012
Chris, my favorite cherished sister-in-law. How I will miss you. You have been so instrumental and shaping of my life. You have indeed inspired me to be the best I can be and will always have you on a pedestal for me to continue to look up to. Thank You for all the great times our families have shared together and most of all being a second Mother and Grandmother to Shelley and Sheri in SLC. We will miss you and will always remember you. Love to you and your family, Jean Garrett
May 9, 2012
I will always remember Chris my most favorite sister-in-law and will cherish the many memories we shared together as a person and the entire family. Chris not only set a great example for many she always was a most positive person. She always was the fun of every party. Chris has a beautiful family who always looked up to her and will always remember her as a mentor. Chris we will always remember your great spirit now and forever. Love always, Jean Garrett
lou winchell
May 9, 2012
Paula, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. My heart breaks for you and your family. The loss of a loved one is deep and it is hard to accept they are gone from you in this life. I lost James on may 10th., my husband of 49 years. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dean and Nancy Sather
May 9, 2012
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Chris's passing - this is a tragedy. We have so many fond memories of our time in Salt Lake City. Hob and Chris were remarkable neighbors and friends. We are so sorry for your loss.
Gail Wathen
May 9, 2012
A beautiful Lady both inside and out. Her cup was always half full, and her heart clear full. A wonderful example in every way. Those who knew her were lucky. I will miss her greatly, and I am a better person for having known her. My love goes out to her husband, children, and grand children, who she loved deeply. I know heaven is a little brighter now with the presence of our sweet Chris.
Patti Florence
May 9, 2012
Chris Sherlene was one of a kind! She is our #1 Glitter Girl forever. The wonderful things we have learned from her and the memories of laughter we all shared. Our song "It's A Lovely Day Today" sung every Tuesday in the car will be one of those extra fun moments we had. She is a treasure we all hold dear in our hearts. Love to Hob, Paula, Blake and Mona. ~One of the Glitter Girls~
Rachelle Humble
May 9, 2012
How I love Aunt Sherlene! She was and is so close to my heart. I can't even begin to express how much I will miss her. She has touched so many lives, especially mine. She has left a great example of motherhood, love of family, love of life, and especially love of God. How blessed I feel to have had her a part of my life. I miss and love you Aunt Sherlene!
May 9, 2012
I don't have words to adequately express our sadness at the passing of Chris. She was a beloved spouse of one of our very best friends from our Tropic years. We have appreciated her friendship and our association over the years. She was a classy lady with a vibrant personality. We will miss her.
Brent & Alta Adair
Sandra Manwill
May 9, 2012
My sweet friend Sharlene was the kindest and warmest person. She had a gift for making you feel loved. Heaven has gained a great asset. Sandra Manwill
SueRae Smith
May 9, 2012
Some of my earliest childhood memories include Aunt Sherlene. She always made our family feel loved and welcome on our many visits to Utah. My dad (Kenneth Harris) shared some fun stories about their childhood experiences together. She is loved and will be missed. My condolences to her family and friends.
SueRae (Harris) Smith
Holly Schelin
May 9, 2012
I was involved in helping Chris produce a family memories photo book for the families for Christmas several years ago, and feel like I know you all through her stories of trips and photo memories of each family and each member. She was so proud of you all and made a special effort to make sure everyone had the same number of photos so no one would seem to be her favorite..she thought of you all as her favorites. My sympathies are with your family. I loved working with Chris and will miss her charming personality.
Jerry Harris
May 9, 2012
Even if I were Shakespear...words cannot express our love for Aunt Sherlene. She was like a ray of sunshine, and we will deeply miss her. We love you Sherlene, Hob, Paula, Blake and Mona. Love Jerry and Annette Harris
Cindy Andersen
May 9, 2012
My dear sweet friend, I miss you already. You were always so kind and loving to me and I felt like one of your own. When I grow up, I hope I'm you.
All my love,
Cindy Andersen
May 9, 2012
Dear Hob & family,
Words cannot express the grandness of your wonderful wife and mother, her service and love for others has been exemplary, and she will be missed by all who knows her! May you feel the love of those around you and the comfort from our loving Heavenly Father at this tender time.
Love,
John & Nancy Wellington
May 9, 2012
Chris Hobson will be so very missed by me and Joyce. What a great lady and friend! We want Hob to know that we wil always be ready and anxious to be available to help him in any way. We know how much he will miss his lady.
Tiersa Ludlow
May 9, 2012
Chris was one of the kindest, classiest ladies I know. My heart goes out to the Hobson family. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Tiersa Ludlow
Charles Christensen
May 9, 2012
Sherlene was my favorite aunt, I will miss her. She could make you feel love with her present in any room, always positive and a laugh that was pleasant to anyones ear. xoxo
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