Mary Afton Rosenbaum's Obituary
Mary Afton Leifson Rosenbaum, age 82, of Payson, Utah, passed away from complications of multiple myeloma on October 10, 2013. She was born on September 6, 1931, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to J. Victor and Mary Amelia Bradford Leifson. She was proud of her Icelandic heritage. She married Var Rosenbaum on August 28, 1950, in the Logan temple.
Afton was energetic, artistic and compassionate. She served her family, community and church in many capacities. She served on the Payson Hospital board and the Utah County fair board. Afton loved family history and she loved her country. She was a registrar and was president of the Women’s Legislative Council. She served in many positions in the LDS church, including Stake YW president and Relief Society president. She loved designing and building floats and she always loved a parade. Afton loved to travel, read, and was a talented artist. She loved participating In the Junior Cultus Club.
Afton is survived by her five children: Glen Var (Adele) Rosenbaum; Rand (Norah) Rosenbaum; Kent (Joanne) Rosenbaum; Colette (Barry) Ewell; and Renee (Brian) Hill; 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; and her siblings, Freda (William) McKell, Thor (Loyce) Leifson, June Leifson, and Mark (Freda Kaye) Leifson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bennie Var Rosenbaum; her parents; as well as her siblings: Glen Leifson, Luene (Daniel) Ludlow, Ted (Ruth) Leifson, Allen (Mary Lou) Leifson, Jack (Marilyn) Leifson, and Elaine (Dee) Pullman.
There will be a viewing on Sunday, October 13, 2013, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Park Ward church, 110 S 300 W, Payson, Utah. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Payson Park Ward church, with a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m.
Interment will be at the Spanish Fork cemetery. In lieu of flowers we suggest donations to the LDS missionary fund.
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