Ruth Weber Christiansen

Ruth Weber Christiansen, 88, passed away peacefully at home in Provo, Utah on December 24, 2023.

Ruth was born on April 23, 1935 to Frieda Emma Kolliker and Conrad William Weber in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from her high school studies at John Muir Junior College in 1952, Ruth went on to study at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

On October 27, 1953, Ruth married Benjamin Heder Christiansen in the Mesa Arizona temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ruth’s greatest joy in her life was her family. She was the ultimate nurturer. She loved family gatherings around the holidays and other times during the year. She especially enjoyed expressing her love through cooking and was frequently found in the kitchen cooking meals and making treats for her family. Her children, and especially her grandchildren, were the light of her life and nothing was more sacred to her than those familial relationships.

Ruth was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. Her faith was of utmost importance to her - the central part of her life - and it was apparent in all of her actions. Ruth strove to instill in her family the values of faith, prayer, and service. She loved nature, in particular the ocean and the mountains. She had a great appreciation for music and art. Ruth was deeply dedicated to family history and LDS temple work.

Ruth was a beacon of steadfast love, unwavering strength, and nurturing care. Ruth is remembered by friends and family as very gentle, kind, refined, loving and full of grace. She was a shining light and radiated love. She was truly selfless – always setting her own needs aside while looking for ways to help and serve those around her. She had an incredible ability to show compassion and empathy for others.

Ruth is preceded in death by Benjamin Heder Christiansen (husband), Ruth Naomi Christiansen (daughter), Frieda Emma Kolliker (mother), and Conrad William Weber (father). She is survived by her children David Weber Christiansen (Griselda), Darlene Minjares (Bruce), Diana Lynn Schwenke, Dana Heder Christiansen (Pam), Carolyn Marie Harouny (Jake), and Elizabeth Anne Christiansen. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Nelson Family Mortuary on January 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. We encourage all who knew and loved Ruth to share their memories on the memorial page. Your contributions will help form a beautiful tapestry of Ruth's life, a legacy of love, and a testament to a life well-lived.