Dorothy Christine Rowe Langley Provstgaard Obituary (1947

Dorothy Christine Rowe Langley Provstgaard age 68 passed away on Monday December 28, 2015, from complications of heart and lung conditions which she had braved for many years. Christine passed away where she wished to be, in her home in Ivins, UT with her daughter by her side. She was surrounded by the spirit of love and compassion from the vast number of family and friends, who loved her deeply, and who were dear to her heart. Christine was born on July 25, 1947, in Provo, UT to Owen Berry Rowe, and Dorothy Vivia Hedquist. She and her siblings were raised in Springdell, a rural part of Provo Canyon. Springdell was a place of comfort and creativity for Christine as a child. It was a unique and idyllic community, which included a pond as a centerpiece. She recounted many memories of her escapades and adventures with her friends and siblings as a child and young adult. She formed and nurtured special bonds with each of her siblings, who loved and supported her. Christine was educated at Orem High School, SUU, BYU, SLCC, and graduated from Kapi'olani Community College in Honolulu, Hawaii. One of Christine's proudest and most loved achievements was being called to serve an LDS mission in Bristol, England from 1979-1981. This experience shaped much of her character, and opened her heart to continue growing into the compassionate, devoted, faithful, and loving person she was. She loved her work with the people and the church throughout this time and kept many journals of her missionary service. Christine's strong testimony and faith led her to serve in many capacities and callings during her life as a member of the LDS church. It was on her mission where she met her first husband Kevin Kenneth Langley, and they were later married April 29, 1983, in the London Temple. They then moved to Porta Westfalica, (Minden) Germany where their two blessed children were born, Jen Langley 1984, and Shane Langley 1986. In 1988 she returned to America with her family, and settled in SLC. Subsequently Christine and Kevin divorced, but remained good friends. During her time in SLC, Christine worked for many years in the medical field. This reflected her nature of compassion, and her love of helping and caring for people in any way that she could. Christine's strong testimony in the LDS faith led her to serve in many capacities and callings throughout her life as a member, in many wards, and in many different parts of the world. Her faith was her guiding light, and gave her much of the strength she needed to surmount life's challenges. Christine married Robert Frost Provstgaard November 4, 2005, and later moved to Ivins, UT. Robert brought her joy, happiness, and took loving care of her during their time together. As Christine's health further declined, she developed new ways of expressing herself in her love of painting and poetry, which she shared freely with others. This brought her joy and satisfaction. Christine was a person who looked for every opportunity to do something kind for someone else, often anonymously. Even in her most difficult moments with little energy, she was thinking of and doing acts of kindness for others. Christine has a multitude of friends and family who love her deeply. Her love and light touched countless people during her short time on this earth and left a lasting impression with all who knew her. Christine's two children were her most important and beloved blessings. As a mother she was nurturing, supportive, creative, and warm. She encouraged individuality, imagination, love of literature, music, and arts of any form. She loved to play the piano, and sing favorite songs with her children. The strong and beautiful relationships she formed with her children continue to be their most valued gifts. Christine is survived by: her husband Robert Provstgaard; children: Jen and Shane Langley; siblings: Vivia (Robert) Baldwin, O. Brenton (Gretchen) Rowe, Mary Rowe; niece, Danica Farley; nephews, G.T. (Buffy) Farley, Egan and Spencer Rowe; cousins, Constance (Rhyce) Moore, Danny (Mary) Rowe, Ann (Warren) Royall, Alex and Steven Mackay, Ronald (Joyce) Busterud, William (Rosalee) Rowe; sister in-law, Marylou (Boyd) Johnson; niece, Carla Mcqueen; step-sons, Blair and Scott Provstgaard, (Krista and David Johnson) And many other loved family members. A special thank you to all of Christine's wonderful friends and caregivers who supported and loved her so well. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at Serenity Funeral Home 1316 S. 400 E. St. George, UT 84790.