Mary “Jeanie” Rothe, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Genola. Jeanie was born on November 19, 1940, in Vineyard, Utah to Mitchell and Helen Stewart. She was the third of 6 children and spent her childhood being raised in Vineyard.
Jeanie graduated from Orem High School in 1959. In 1960 she married the love of her life Ernest Ray on April 14, 1960, in the Manti Temple. Together they started their family and raised 2 sons and 5 daughters.
Jeanie worked for BYU food service for 20 years and helped Ray on the farm and a water master for the Highline Canal.
Jeanie is survived by her children, Stewart Rothe (Orem, UT); Blaine Rothe (Providence, UT); Sharon (Dan) Jackson (Genola, UT); Cheril (Rod) Baum (Ivins, UT); Stephanie Herbert (Genola, UT); and Kim (Erik) Stewart (Providence, UT); her 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 3 sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a daughter Raelyn; son in law Frank Taylor; and grandsons Laith Rothe and Mason Herbert.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah.
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Marsha Steggell says
September 19, 2022 at 2:00 pmStephanie and Kim I was so sorry to hear about your mom she was an amazing woman, sweet, caring and always friendly. Working with her was fun every day. Please know your in my prayers your school bus driver Marsha.
Karen Olsen says
September 19, 2022 at 8:41 pmStephanie I’m so sorry for the lose of your mom. Loved watching the video. Tae is growing up so fast. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debi Kalkbrenner says
September 20, 2022 at 2:36 amI just loved your Mom. She was just the best!
Kathleen Farr says
September 26, 2022 at 3:23 pmWe are so sorry we missed the services for your mother. We loved visiting with her and your dad. They were always good to make us laugh and feel good. Always. The Farrs, Steve and Kathy
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