Jeannine Larson Pedroza
October 19, 1928 ~ August 4, 2018
Our beloved Mom, Wife, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, and Friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2018. Jeannine was born in Cottonwood, Utah on October 19, 1928 to "Swede" Harland William Larson and Etta Shields Woodruff Larson. She was born and raised in the LDS faith and is a great grand-daughter of Wilford Woodruff and Sarah Delight Stocking Woodruff. Jeannine married Steve Pedroza on April 21, 1948. She loved gardening and had a "green thumb". The rose beds at their home could not be rivaled. Jeannine loved to bowl in leagues and played cards with her friends. Yet, the greatest passion of her life was her family. She is survived by her children; Steven (Susan) Pedroza, Marsha (Mike) Hooley and Marie Eckles. Sister, Jeannette (Lynn) Zabriskie and Brother, Woody (Shauna) Larson. Jeannine was preceded in death by her Husband Steve Pedroza, son Mark Pedroza and son-in-law Terry Eckles.
Steven (Susan), Marsha (Mike), Mark, and Marie (Terry) her children, we all call her… momma, mom, mother. Then there are those protective, thoughtful grandchildren (11 in all) and the sweet, perfect great grandchildren (34 at last count) who call her grandma, grams, grandma P., great grandma. Of course, we cannot forget those exceptional people in her life that call her daughter,sister,Aunt Neen, friend, Momsicle, Mrs. Pedroza, or Jeannine. Yet the name she loved to hear the most and the name that always made her eyes sparkle... a name which we will never be able to replace is wife, sweetheart, honey. Saturdayevening at10:10, as Marie and I were sitting next to Mom in her bedroom at home... there was a bright light, a sudden bolt of lightning, the loud crackle of thunder and the sprinkling of summer raindrops. Marie and I looked at each other. We felt at peace, there was a calmness; however, we were anticipating what would come next. The bedroom seemed quiet and still …We both looked over at mom's face. She looked serene,peaceful, content ...and then, as we watched her take her final breath in this life, the mixed tears of joy and sorrowstarted streaming down our faces. We were so happy and knew in our hearts Mom is certainly with dad and he is holding her hand, leading her away, taking his sweetheart with him. She had been waiting for him for 18 months since his death. It was the most splendid, pure, tranquil experience; a moment of grace. Mom had taken her final breath in thislife and was now together again with her sweetheart, honey, her husband, our dad. We are so happy for her to be with Dad as they start the next journey. Everyone... (the children, friends, family) talks about mom and dad and their love for each other, their dedication andconsiderationof each other, how they always held hands. We saw it as family and friends. Whenever we finish the family gathering and everyone was leaving they walked out the door, walked to their car. Dad had mothers hand in his. I'm sure when he reached out to herSaturday evening she didn't think twice or look back, she took his hand in hers. And that is exactly how it should be. I am so honored to say Jeannine Larson Pedroza is my beautiful mother, my caring friend, apowerful influence, a woman like no other. She gave me life, taught me, dressed me, held me, shouted at me, kissed me…but most importantly loved me unconditionally.
Momma, I love you.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on August 10, 2018 at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 East, Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah 84092. A viewing will be held from the hours of 1:00 ‚ 2:00 pm. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
