Sara "Sally" Christensen Trivedi Obituary (1933

Sara Jean Christensen Trivedi, MD, age 84, died in Provo, Utah on October 25, 2017. Sara was born in Los Angeles on June 20, 1933 to Dr. Samuel Douglas and Blanche Janet Christensen. Shortly after her birth, she and her parents moved to Cedar City, then to Oildale, California where Sara grew up and attended school through high school. Sara enjoyed playing the flute, dance, and reading. She would spend many hours at the public library, often winning awards for reading the most books. Sara’s interest in medicine came directly from a summer visit with her Aunt Sara in 1947. Aunt Sara was a physician with offices in her home where Sara would spend time watching her aunt work. After high school, Sara attended the University of Southern California, receiving her BS degree in Bacteriology and Clinical Technology. While working on her PhD in Immunology at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles and with the encouragement of several physicians she worked with, she applied for medical school and was accepted to Stanford. After she completed her MD, she pursued training in psychoanalysis – she was always fascinated by the interaction of the mind and immune system. Through a series of gentle blessings and support from her family, in 1990 she decided to sell her house in Santa Monica and move to Provo, Utah for a position at the BYU Student Health Center. A year later, she transferred to the MTC where she ran the medical clinic for 10 years before retiring. Sara served in several positions within the Church, including in the Young Women’s and Primary Presidency, and as a Sunday School Teacher for 16-year olds and Gospel Doctrine. In 2004, she served a medical mission to the Sao Paulo, Brazil MTC for 18 months. She spent her retirement years enjoying her grandchildren, attending classical musical events, traveling to Europe, pursuing her interests in art and genealogy, and furthering her commitment to the Church. Throughout her life she has seen the hand of the Lord in directing her life, and in helping and supporting her throughout life challenges. She bears her witness of the Lord’s love and concern for each of us, and for his willingness to direct our lives. Sara married Anantraj (Andy) Trivedi, but later divorced. She is preceded in death by daughter Maya, and is survived by son Raju (Sandrine) of Boise, brother David (Norma) of Placentia, California, brother Douglas (Laraine) of Salt Lake City, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Grandview 13th Ward Chapel, 1260 West 1150 North, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, Wednesday, November 1, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow at Timpanogos Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.