Christine Asay

Christine Taylor Asay, our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed from this life to the next on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Christine arrived on May 21, 1976, the youngest of five children born to Elwood and Barbara Taylor. She was raised in Running Springs, California where she attended schools and graduated from Rim of the World High School. Christine was an accomplished dancer and enjoyed hours of ballet. Christine met Darren Asay in 1995 and they immediately connected over their shared love of music. Christine married Darren Asay on the May 3, 1997 in the San Diego temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the years following, their family was expanded by four beautiful children. Their individual strengths and talents reflect their mother's gifts and sunny personality, and are a testament to her deep love of motherhood. A life long member of the LDS faith, Christine was always happy to share her beliefs through word or example, and accepted numerous opportunities to teach or serve through the years. Christine also dedicated herself to making a positive difference in her children's school, serving as PTA President for Purdy Elementary School. Christine will be deeply missed by her husband, Darren; her sons Noah, Jarrison and Taylor, and her daughter, India. Family members also include her parents E. Elwood & Barbara Taylor; her siblings Woody Taylor (Karan), Carrie Gribbin (Mike) & Jared Taylor; and her nieces & nephews. Christine was preceded in death by her brother Donald Taylor. Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 23 at the Gig Harbor LDS Church, 8002 Dorotich Street, Gig Harbor. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Interment will immediately follow the services at Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Please leave your favorite memory of Christine or online condolences for her family at www.havenrest.com. In lieu of flowers, a donation may also be made to the Christine Asay Family fund at any Wells Fargo Bank.