Luana T Kennington

            Luana Titensor Kennington passed away on October 27,2019 with her children by her side.  Luana was born to Roscoe Titensor and Elnor Bishop Titensor.  She was the fifth of seven children: RDean, Verna, Marilyn, ElRay, Ellen, and Julie.  Luana grew up in a loving home in Bedford, Wyoming. She had a wonderful childhood filled with many happy times playing with neighborhood friends and family. Luana attended elementary in Bedford and then Star Valley High School.

                From the time Luana was a teenager and throughout her life she had a job. Helping to financially provide for her family was important to her. Her last employment was with Lincoln County School District.  She was the Afton Elementary School Librarian and worked at the High School Media center. She loved being around children and teenagers.

                Luana was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a strong testimony that helped sustain her throughout her life. She served in church callings and especially enjoyed the Young Women’s program.

                Luana married Larry L. Kennington on June 1st, 1956 in the Logan temple. They lived in Salt Lake City Utah and Tacoma Washington, then moved back to Star Valley Wyoming for the remainder of their married years. Luana married Bruce Brooks from Cokeville and later divorced. With all their children present Luana and Larry remarried on Oct 13, 1984, in Fairview Wyoming. Larry passed away January 11, 2012.

                Luana enjoyed having fun with the girls: daughters, granddaughters, sisters, nieces, and her many friends. She had a special place in her heart for the boys too. She was always proud of her kids and grandkids. She attended as many of their events as possible, traveling hundreds of miles to visit and enjoy her family.

                Luana is survived by her children Desiree (Rick) Gardner, Dan (Lori) Kennington, Michael (Jenni) Kennington, Tomi (Myron) White, Shane (Tracy) Brooks, 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Luana is preceded in death by her husband Larry, sister Verna Titensor Lee, and brother ElRay Titensor.