Gwenna Jean Ethington Eagar, 80, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012, in Flagstaff, Arizona. Gwenna was born November 3, 1931, in Colonia Garcia, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was first of 5 children born to Brigham A. and Alberta Farnsworth. Gwenna was a loving, caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived the last 4 1/2 years in the Flagstaff area with her daughters. Gwenna worked as a florist for many years in Chandler and Mesa, Arizona. Gwenna was active in the LDS church, served in many leadership positions and 2 missions in Guatemala. Gwenna was preceded in death by her husbands, Glenn Douglas Ethington and John Edward Eagar. Gwenna is survived by her children, Kay (Johnny) Anderson, Darla (Nial)Chase, Sandra (Rick) Rice, Mark (Jamie) Ethington and Carol (Paul) Sorenson, 25 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the LDS chapel at 2401 E. Linda Vista Dr., Flagstaff, Arizona 86004. The viewing will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, following with funeral services at 10:00 a.m. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85257.