JoAnn Sena Lea Winward

JoAnn Sena Lea Winward obituary, Mount Pleasant, UT

JoAnn Sena Lea Winward

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Jul

18

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center

461 North 300 West, Mount Pleasant, UT 84647

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Jul

18

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center

461 North 300 West, Mount Pleasant, UT 84647

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JoAnn Lea Winward Obituary

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Mt. Pleasant, UT JoAnn Sena Carlson AKA JoAnn S. Lea, JoAnn Winward, 86 of Mt. Pleasant Utah passed away July 3rd 2025 at her daughter’s home in Montpelier Idaho.


Born September 2nd 1938 to Lawrence and Aseneth Swensen Carlson in Mt. Pleasant, UT. JoAnn is survived by her brother “Bud” (Sophie) Carlson; Children, Farrell B. (Janice) Bowers, Cherryl (Don) Golding, Frank E. (Ramon Gomez) Winward, Shannon G. Winward, Shane L. (Julianne) Winward, 26 Grandchildren, 44 Great-grandchildren, and 5 Great-great-grandchildren.


She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Elmo L. Winward, daughter Pauline Smith, siblings Betty, John, Francis, Maxine, Barbara and LaRae.


For many years, JoAnn and her late husband, Elmo showed their love for local children and the Christmas season by portraying Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.


A viewing will be held Friday, July 18th 2025 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am at the LDS church located at 461 N 300W Mt. Pleasant, UT. Funeral to follow at 12:00 noon.

To Watch Funeral Services Live, Click Here. The Live Zoom Link will Activate at 11:45 a.m. MST prior to services.

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Rasmussen Mortuary - Mount Pleasant

96 North 100 West PO Box 308, Mount Pleasant, UT 84647

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Upcoming Events

Jul

18

Visitation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center

461 North 300 West, Mount Pleasant, UT 84647

Send Flowers

Jul

18

Funeral service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant North Stake Center

461 North 300 West, Mount Pleasant, UT 84647

Send Flowers

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.