1941
2019
1007 W South Jordan Parkway
South Jordan, Utah
1941 - 2019
Our dearly beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, etc. - Wilma Claudene Fabiano (nee Ivie) - graduated the school of mortality' on 12 February 2019. This earth is a better place for her having served so many and spent well her mortal life hereon. Claudene was born on 27 January 1941, the eldest child of Irving Jacob and Hazel Elnora Ivie, in the picturesque mountain town of Rico, Colorado. As a child, the meager circumstances of her family (which were common in that area and time) necessitated frequent moves between mining camps in the mountain towns of southwestern Colorado, including Rico, Ouray, and Telluride; however, she enjoyed life with her family, whether living in a small house, a clapboard shanty, or a tent. She also enjoyed attendance at the small schools in these communities, where she excelled scholastically. Following the early death of her cherished father in 1951, Claudene, her beloved brother Joe, and their bereaved mother Hazel moved closer to her family, who lived in the high plateau country near Dove Creek, Colorado. In this area, Hazel met and married Hughston C. Tewell, and they were blessed with two more children - Freda and Jim. As a teenager, Claudene treasured time spent with her 'sisters' (double-cousins), Charlene and Mona Myers. It was in Dove Creek where Claudene graduated high school in 1959 and was awarded a full collegiate scholarship.
That following summer, Claudene married her sweetheart - Leonard Joseph (Joe) Fabiano - who she met the previous fall. Their almost 60-year marriage began in a wedding chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was solemnized almost 10 years later in the Mesa Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. While living in Silverton, Colorado in 1960, Claudene and Joe became acquainted with a friend who later introduced them to the aforementioned church. It was here they heartily embraced their newfound faith. Their faith in Jesus Christ has been the lodestar of their lives.
Claudene and Joe lived in several locations throughout the country, including stints in Colorado, New Jersey, Louisiana, and New Mexico. In the course of their relocations, Claudene and Joe were blessed with eight children: Joe, Cory, Laurie, Christine, Greg, Mark, David, and Debra. Long ago Claudene was qualified for 'sainthood' after giving birth to eight children (half of them being twins) in eight years. At one time, she was potty-training two children, while she also had three more in diapers...and that was in the days of cloth diapers! Claudene was both a firm and very loving mother who taught well her children, and by whom she is honored and loved. After the departure of their children, Claudene and Joe spent a few years in Italy, where they twice served as missionaries for their church, in both Rome and Palermo. Upon returning from the latter missionary assignment, Claudene and Joe decided to move to Utah where most of their children - and grandchildren - had relocated.
Claudene is an extraordinary woman! She is survived by: her adoring husband, Joe; eight children and their spouses; thirty one grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren - and counting; her beloved siblings - Joe, Freda, and Jim; her best friends and dearly loved 'sisters' Charlene and Mona; and many, many more loved ones on all sides of the family. Many thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice, and to her beloved friend and caretaker - Asena Puafisi.
A memorial service in honor and celebration of Claudene's mortal journey will be held on Monday, 25 February, 11:00am, at the LDS Church (10860 S 3200 W, South Jordan). The first viewing will be Sunday, 24 February (5-7pm) at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home (1007 South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan), and a final viewing at 9:30-10:30am at the aforementioned LDS Church. The interment will take place on Tuesday, 26 February, 1:00pm, at the Dove Creek Cemetery, Dove Creek, Colorado. Online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com
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Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
February 25, 2019
Jeff Fox
February 24, 2019
a loved one
February 24, 2019
Richard Inza
February 23, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences, May the love of family and friends comfort you through your grief and the days ahead, let loving memories of Wilma warm your heart Isaiah 61:1,2 "God binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn."
T Hines
February 21, 2019
Joe, you and your family are in our prayers
d AND iNA Shaw
February 20, 2019
I am truly deeply sorry for your loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of Wilma. May the God of all Comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (psalm 91:1).
M C
February 20, 2019
We love Claudene and will miss her. Our hearts are full and grieve with Joe and the family.
Jay and Dayle Sant
February 19, 2019
Im so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences go out with your family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," strengthen you during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2. And May the beautiful hope of everlasting life give you comfort. -1 John 17:30
February 19, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
February 19, 2019
May the precious memories continue to strengthen the family. John 3:16.
February 19, 2019
One doctor says: The bereaved who allow friends and relatives to help them through [the] initial period [of shock] tend to continue to move with some ease through the different phases of grief. Let your friends know what they can do to help; they likely want to but might not know how.Proverbs 17:17
Michele
February 19, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss. May you all have much peace and comfort from the God of love during this difficult time. Psalms 145:14. Deepest Sympathy
Brewer's
February 19, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 , 14
Earnie Ray
February 19, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. At First Corinthians 15:26, God promises he will put an end to death and tears. May God give you peace and strength to endure this tough time.
Michelle
Neighbor
February 19, 2019
My sincere condolences. May your hearts find comfort in the words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14. A wonderful hope of seeing your loved ones again.
~AW
February 19, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Psalm 90:10
D E
February 19, 2019
May the hope of everlasting life bring the family comfort and peace as you mourn the passing of your love one my heart felt condolences to the family.
February 19, 2019
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