Julia Ann Lowry Christensen

Fayette, Utah - Julia Christensen, known as Nana to her family, lived with a blessed life of steady goodness that touched everyone around her.

Born in Gunnison, Utah, on June 20, 1947, to Marlton J. Lowry and Georgia Mae Judd, she grew up in Manti, graduating from Manti High School in 1965 before earning an associate degree from Snow College.

Julia was a gifted pianist and organist who started playing young and practiced most of the days of her life—a talent that she shared freely with many people over the years, including classmates, students, fellow churchgoers, and family.

Julia met the love of her life, Roland J. Christensen, while at Snow College. On March 16, 1968, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Utah Temple—a marriage that stayed close and joyful even after decades together.

They made their permanent home in Fayette, Utah, where they raised their family and served faithfully in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Julia held roles including Relief Society president, ward pianist, and ward organist. She especially loved serving her congregation and community.

Julia was a true example of Christlike living. She was kind, generous, accepting, loving, and displayed the qualities of a dedicated disciple of the Savior she loved and adored.

She welcomed newcomers to Fayette and the ward with open arms, making them feel like they belonged from the first hello. She gave nicknames freely and affectionately including Ladybug, Toots, Buttercup, Ducky, and so many more. She made sure to give everyone a hug whenever she saw them.

She loved sending people flowers, often on a whim. When she felt someone needed a lift, she would call the florist with instructions like, “They need a pick me up today.”

Julia gave beautiful and thoughtful prayers. She prayed for everyone and truly wanted the best for others, and for the world to be a beautiful place.

Through her many hardships, she stayed grateful, trusting in the Lord’s plan without complaint, always putting others first. Even in her final days, when she was in pain and daily tasks were difficult, she asked, “How can I help you?”

More than anything, Julia was proud of her progeny. She and Roland had three beautiful children: Troy (Monette) Christensen, Danielle (Trent) Taylor, and Jason (Elizabeth) Christensen; 12 grandchildren: Tessa (Russell) Kirkham, Wyatt (Kylie) Christensen, Taleigh (Dylan) Petersen, Taneisa (Parx) Bartholomew, Tiandra (Matthew) Smith, Jagger Taylor, River (Ian) Till, Zane Christensen, Chayce Christensen, Maddox Christensen, Ryder Christensen, and Rowe Christensen; and 10 great grandchildren: Alaric, Vaela, Abram, Sky, Asher, Atreus, Ares, Daxton, Archer, and Stella.

Julia is preceded in death by her parents, Marlton J. Lowry and Georgia Mae Judd; her brother, Judd Marlton Lowry; her son, Matthew Troy Christensen; and her great-granddaughter, Vaela Christensen Kirkham.

Julia is survived by her husband, Dr. Roland J. Christensen of Fayette; her children, Danielle (Trent) Taylor of Fayette, Jason (Elizabeth) Christensen of Fayette; and brother Walt (Julie) Lowry of Highland.

Julia’s life was full of small, real moments of love—keeping Roland in line, being proud of her children, giving advice, encouraging her grandchildren to be themselves, and expressing herself creatively through piano and poetry. She made people feel seen, loved, and accepted.

With deep gratitude from all who knew and loved her.

Funeral services for Julia will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in the Fayette LDS Ward Chapel, 99 South 100 East in Fayette, where viewings will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., and from 10:00-11:30 A.M. the morning of the services.

Livestreaming of the services can be found at springerturner.com underneath Julia's obituary and will be available about 15 minutes prior to the service.

Burial will be in the Fayette Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.