Geniel loved growing up in Draper with her many friends & relatives. She attended Draper Elementary School where she played the flute for the Draper Band, members of whom she kept in touch with for years. She also played the flute for the Jordan High School Orchestra. While at Jordan High School she was chosen to attend the first Girls State of Utah. She also attended Brigham Young University.
Geniel was proud of her pioneer heritage and was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers during her life and she volunteered as a docent at the Sorensen Home in Draper, Utah. Geniel worked many jobs over the years including collection duties and bookkeeping for businesses, schools and physician offices.
Geniel loved her grandchildren, music, gardening and her pets.
Geniel is survived by her children Denise Christensen, Steven (Tammy) DeLeeuw, David (Laura) DeLeeuw, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and her beloved cat Tootsie.
She was preceded in death by her husband Max J. DeLeeuw, parents Arno Woodruff and Lettie Estelle Andrus Sorensen, sister Linda Sorensen, brothers Wilson Sorensen and Dale Sorensen.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, January 23, at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 9119 South 1300 East, Sandy, Utah with funeral services following at 12:00 pm.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the tremendous care given by Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab. and Canyon Home Care and Hospice. Their attention to detail and genuine concern for mom and our family provided comfort and peace during her last days.
In lieu of flowers please consider Geniel’s wishes of a donation to the Humane Society of Utah.
