After living a beautiful life of love and service, our dear mother Georgiana Martha Champion passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Georgiana was born on July 5, 1929, in Batang, Tibet, West China where her parents Raymond and Georgia Peterson were working as Christian missionaries.
She married the late Gail Champion in 1953 and together they raised 4 beautiful daughters. Her daughter, Jeanette Rolph, her son-in-law Ralph Gertsch and great-granddaughter McKaylee Grampp and 7 of her brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who was always there to offer support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, Georgiana leaves behind a legacy of kindness and faith. Countless friends and neighbors were blessed by her warmth and generosity. She loved music and was a talented pianist and organist. She served as a ward organist for many years.
Georgiana is survived by her daughters Gayle Gertsch, Susan Champion and Sylvia Schow (David), her son-in-law Dan Rolph, her sister Patricia Leonetti, 14 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.
We welcome all who knew her to join us in celebrating the life of a woman who was loved deeply. A viewing will be held on Friday, September 27th, 2024, from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Janette Ward, located at 5065 W Janette Ave, West Valley City, Utah. Funeral services will also be at the Janette Ward building at 11:00 AM MST on Saturday, September 28th, 2024.
If you are unable to join us, and would like to view the funeral, please click on the link below to stream the funeral. It will be available starting at 10:45 AM on Saturday. The link to the funeral service will remain active for 2 weeks.
Georgiana Champion Funeral Service:
Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 W 4100 S, West Valley City, UT 84120. A short graveside service will be held there at the conclusion of the funeral services on Saturday.
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