Mae Aurora Worthen

Mae A. Lundberg Kinard Worthen

LAYTON - Mae. A. Lundberg Kinard Worthen, 95, slipped peacefully from this life on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 in her Layton home. She was born in Salt Lake City on Dec. 17, 1914, and adopted by John and Anna Olson Lundberg of River Heights, both Swedish immigrants. Mae spoke fluent Swedish while young, not learning English until she started first grade. She attended Cache County schools, participating in debate and drama, and later earned a cosmetology license. In 1935 she met and married Jamie Liston (Jimmy) Kinard. They were the parents of four children.

Her husband''s Navy career necessitated frequent moves from West to East coasts. Mae enjoyed the adventure of moving to new places and meeting new people. The friendships she developed lasted throughout her lifetime. In 1947 the family settled in Layton. Jimmy, her husband of 28 years, died in 1963. Mae worked at Hill Air Force Base until she retired in 1979.

In 1981 she married Paul W. Worthen. They shared 19 years together, which included an LDS mission to North Carolina. Mae served diligently in a variety of church callings often working with young children whom she loved.

Mae will always be remembered for her bright smile, delightful sense of humor and captivating personality. Even as she struggled recently with failing health she maintained a positive, upbeat attitude. She set the example of a faithful life, accepting its challenges without complaint.

Mae was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Annabelle; both husbands; Ted Lundberg (brother), Seth Jenkins (son-in-law), Lynette Layton Kinard (daughter-in-law), Guy Alder (brother-in-law), Afton Alder, Dorothy Lundberg, Vera Goodsell (sisters-in-law); Adare Kitchens, Matthew Scott, Dianna Hunter, Heather Day and Katie Hunter (grandchildren).

She is survived by her children, NaDene (Arnold) Peart; Spencer (Ann) Kinard; Lynette Day; her stepchildren J.C. (Coralee) Worthen; Bobbie (Steve) Christensen; Scott (Sharla) Worthen ; Judy (Bill) Hunter; Marti (Dan) Scott; 11 grandchildren; 22 step-grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

The family is grateful to the many who have helped care for Mae, but none more so than the unfailing dedication and tender, loving service of Jeannie Larson for the past three years.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Evergreen Chapel, 2435 E. 1500 N., Layton, UT. Friends may visit family Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road, and again Friday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in the Kaysville City Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com