Sheleen Lanier Obituary (1961 - 2020)

Sheleen Christensen Lanier passed away suddenly on August 29, 2020 from Leukemia. Sheleen was born on January 18, 1961 to Richard and Lavon Christensen in Salt Lake City, UT where she loved growing up with her four sisters. She sang in the choir while attending Murray High School where she acquired the name Sheen Bean because of how thin she was. She attended Snow college where she met and fell in love with her husband Larry. She and Larry were married on August 14, 1981 in the Salt Lake Temple. They have made homes in many places including Logan, Oklahoma, and finally Parowan. They have been residents of Parowan since 1992 where they built their family home in 1994. They had 6 beautiful children who were raised in a home full of music, love, and laughter. Sheleen was so very patient with all of her children, who were constantly teasing her for anything she mistakenly said or did. Larry and Sheleen were married for 39 years and he was the love of her life. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many callings including Young Women's Counselor, Librarian, Stake Primary Music Director, Primary Pianist, just to name a few. She was always actively trying to find ways to bring herself and her family closer to Christ. She always had a smile on her face and was adored by everyone that knew her. Sheleen had such a fun personality and was known for having a heart of gold. Survived by her Husband Larry, Six children: Racheal (Sam) Schwendiman, Jennifer (Dale) Jessee, Dean (Arianne) Lanier, Jared Lanier, Zane Lanier, Rebecca (David) O’Hanlon, 12 (with one on the way) grandchildren. Her Mother: Lavon Christensen, Sisters: Mary (Stephen) Kelsey, Carol Christensen, Dawn Christensen, Sue (Stephen) Daw. She was met in heaven by her Father Richard Christensen. The viewing will be held Friday September 4th at 12pm at the Parowan 3rd & 4th Ward (90 S Main St Parowan, Utah 84761). Funeral services will follow at 1pm. Interment will be in Parowan Cemetery, under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.