Launa Rae Malone

Launa Rae Malone 

July 13, 1947--September 14, 2024

Launa Rae Houskeeper Malone, aged 77, passed away on September 14th, 2024. Launa was born in Inglewood, California, to Boyd and Myrtle Houskeeper. She graduated from South Gate High School in South Gate, California. Launa then attended BYU in Provo, Utah where she met the love of her life, Jim, The two were married on December 20, 1968 in the Los Angeles Temple. Launa and Jim were married 55 years at the time of her passing. 

Launa is survived by her husband, Jim, her 2 sons: Chad (Kelli) Malone of Chicago, IL; Troy (Jennifer) Malone of Highland, UT and 7 grandkids whom she loved immensely.

Launa was a Southern California girl, through and through; she loved the beach and being barefoot in the sand! It was her heaven on earth. Besides laughing with her family, Launa enjoyed developing her artistic talents. She particularly loved creating stained glass pieces, toll painting, calligraphy and scrapbooking. Launa loved attending Broadway Musicals, but her love of music was broad. She engrained in her boys her love of the rock and roll of the ‘70s and ’80’s. The typical “dentist office” soundtrack will always remind them of their mom.

Launa and Jim had many pets over the years, but their springer spaniels and golden retrievers always had a special place in her heart. Launa had a bright and youthful personality that endeared her to many, especially the youth she worked with over the years in her church callings. She touched many lives with her welcoming and generous spirit. 

Family and close friends will be remembering Launa at a gravesite service to be held on Monday, September 23rd at 11:00 am at the Highland City Cemetery: 6200 West 11000 North, Highland, UT 84003

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