Inez Bracken Christensen
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Inez Bracken Christensen

  • January 22, 1920 - June 2, 2011
  • Sandy, Utah
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“Grape Jelly, Brattens Sea Food, Her yard, Her dolls, Her Plates and her family! She will always be in my heart and soul, she loved her family more...Read More » ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Erin anderson - Pahrump Nv , NV

“Terri & Stan and the Kener Family~ I wanted to express my sympathy to your Family at this time. Inez was always such a beautiful woman with so much...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Shalise (Veenendaal) Benjamin - UT

“Rest in peace Aunt Nez. I hope you and Grandma (Marian) have met up again. All my love to the family. Jacque and Jared send their love and...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Dustin Allen - Salt Lake City, UT

“The best memory I have of my grandma is her dolls. I always looked forward to going to her house to see the dolls and play with them. I loved that...Read More » ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Kellee Kener Roberts

“Terri & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your family is certainly in our prayers. We love you all so much. Toni & Steve ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Steve & Toni Kener - Lehi, UT

“I have so many memories of my Grandma. Grandma loved her dolls and she loved to share her dolls, especially with her grandkids. We would play with...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Corianne Kener Mecham


Inez Bracken Christensen, loving mother, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and friend, peacefully returned home to a joyous reunion with loved ones, on June 2, 2011. Born January 22, 1920, in Cedar City, Utah, the 3rd of seven children, to Clara Hamblin and William Wallace Bracken. Great-granddaughter of Jacob Hamblin, (bodyguard and friend to Brigham Young). Married Don Eugene Christensen, September 5, 1939. Sealed in the St. George Temple on June 25, 1940. Don passed away December 20, 1968, in Delta, Utah.
Graduated from Hurricane High School and attended Cosmetology School in Salt Lake City. Worked for the Tower House in the mid fifties, and then manager at Bratten’s Sea Food Grotto for 27 years. Worked at American Covers, Inc. part time at 75 years old. Decided to get her driver’s license at age 50. Member of the LDS Ming Branch for the past 6 years.

Mom had a love for animals, nurturing them and nursing them back to health. She was a dedicated, hard worker, with a great and spirited sense of humor. Her doll collection was inspired by her mother who owned a doll hospital and antique shop in California.

Survived by children; Michael Don, Reginald James (Susan), and daughter Terri Lee Kener (Stan). Brother, Gail Bracken, Reno, NV. 14 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great- grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, brothers; Bennett, Hamblin, Ronald, and Wayne Bracken, sister; Marian Nebeker.
Our family is ever grateful to the wonderful care our Mother received at the Sandy Regional Care Facility for the past few years. Thank you.