Gunnison, Utah – Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Glena Childs Brady, age 95, passed away November 28, 2023, at the home of her daughter in St. George, Utah. She was born March 27, 1928, in Gunnison, a daughter of Newel S. and Wanda May Westenskow Childs.
She graduated from Gunnison High School, Class of 1946 and then attended Snow College in Ephraim, graduating with an associate degree in health and physical education.
She married the love of her life, Boyd H. Brady, on November 18, 1949, in the Manti LDS Temple. Their union blessed them with four children: Bruce, Ronald, Susan, and Scott. Boyd preceded her in death July 27, 2008.
Glena is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Compassionate Service Leader for 15 years. She worked for several years as the librarian at the Gunnison City Library. She loved animals and worked for many years at the Gunnison Animal Clinic. Glena loved to read. She loved gardening, sewing, quilting, needle point and puzzles. Her greatest joy came from serving her family.
She is survived by her children: Bruce and Janette Brady of Kanosh; Ronald Brady of Ridgecrest, California; Susan and David Anderson of St. George; Scott and Shalice Brady of Monroe; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Boyd; her parents, Newel and Wanda Childs; and three siblings: Julia Mae Childs, Renee Lott and Jay Childs.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in the Gunnison City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.
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