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Mary Freitas
HONEYVILLE   Mary Freitas, 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at the
Brigham City Nursing and Rehab.
She was born on January 5, 1913 in Honolulu, Hawaii, a daughter of Antone and
Julia Gomes Melim.
Mary and Emil moved to Utah in 1975 when Emil retired. They made their home in
Honeyville.
Mary enjoyed going to the Senior Center where she made a lot of friends. She
enjoyed doing ceramics, and all the activities at the center.
She married her sweetheart Emil Freitas September 26, 1936 in Honolulu,
Hawaii. He preceded her in death in August 1995.
Surviving are her three children, Gerry (LeRoy) Jorgensen, Honeyville, Utah;
Justin (Tony) Freitas, Reno, Nevada; Trish (Don) King, Pleasanton, California;
ten grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, April 5, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
at the St. Henry's Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City, Utah.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, April 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City.
Interment will be in the Honeyville City Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Brigham City Nursing and Rehab.
For the wonderful care and love shown to Mary. She loved and appreciated you
all.

Joseph Rulon Olson
Joseph Rulon Olson, 64, formerly of Brigham City, died on Thursday, March 28,
2002. He suffered greatly during the last three years of his life.
He was born to Rulon and Hazel Olson on September 15, 1937 in Idaho Falls,
Idaho. Joe lived the early years of his life in Idaho with four brothers and
three sisters.
On June 7, 1963, Joe was sealed to Gayla Ann Hertzig in the LDS Idaho Falls
temple and later divorced. Together they had 10 children. Joe is preceded in
death by three children (Diane, Heth, and Scott). He is survived by his seven
children, Kim, Sharon, Kelle, Trent, Brad, Seth Cyndi.
Joe served his family, church, country and community.
He served an LDS New England States Mission, was a member of the Peace Corps
and National Guard, taught school at BEJHS and held numerous leadership
positions in the LDS church, including 1st Counselor in the Bishopric.
Joe enjoyed athletics, particularly basketball and gymnastics, singing in a
barbershop quartet, working on his farm, raising horses and cows, reciting
cowboy poetry and telling a good joke.
He married Marsha Jackson approximately three years ago.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at Walker Sanderson
Funeral Home, 646 East 800 South, Orem, Utah. All members of the family,
friends and members of the community who knew and loved him are invited to
attend.

MILDRED D. HARPER
HONEYVILLE   Mildred Emily Adams Harper, 88, died Thursday, March 28, 2002.
She was born November 25, 1913 in Riverdale, Idaho, a daughter of John and
Leuvinia Mayne Bishop Adams.
She married Jack Renoldo Harper on December 23, 1933 in Brigham City, Utah.
Their marriage was later solemnized on March 14, 1944, in the Logan temple.
She was reared and educated in Brigham City and graduated from Box Elder High
School and Seminary. She was an active member of the LDS Church serving in the
presidency of the Primary, MIA, and Relief Society. She was ward librarian and
taught Sunday School and MIA. She was a visiting teacher for many years and a
member of the Honeysuckle Camp of the Daughters of Pioneers.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and
sister. She loved her family and was happiest when she could be doing
something for others. She enjoyed and took pride in her home, sewing, cooking,
quilting, and handwork. She loved the beauty of nature and working in her yard
and flower gardens. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed life and
people. She was gracious to all whom she met. She felt that her greatest
accomplishment was her three children.
Surviving are one daughter, Jolene (Daren) Critchfield, Oakley, Idaho; one
son, Dennis (Vickie) Harper, Honeyville, UT; daughter-in-law LaRae Harper, So.
Weber, UT; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Ray Adams, Brigham
City, UT and Rex Adams, Washington, UT.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband; son, Renoldo, her parents, one
brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 3, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Honeyville 1st Ward Chapel, 2620 W. 6980 N., Honeyville, UT.
Friends may call Tuesday, April 2, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary,
205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT and Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the
Honeyville church.
Interment will be in the Honeyville Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com 

Franklin Ting Fai Loo
Franklin Ting Fai Loo, affectionately known as "Papa Loo" by his
grandchildren, children, friends, and family, died in his home in Torrance,
California, on March 30, 2002, at the age of 68.
Gentle, kind, generous, and loving, Papa Loo was a friend to all who met him.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and friend,
he loved and embraced his family and friends with an unconditional love and
acceptance that truly made him a rare individual. Papa Loo made everyone feel
good and important. He served others incessantly. He always wore a smile and
always had a listening ear. He just loved people. And they loved him back.
Papa Loo was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 5, 1934, to loving parents,
Tai Sing and Florence Loo. As a seven-year-old, while his father fought fires
and worked in the rescue efforts, Papa Loo survived the bombing of Pearl
Harbor while walking with his brother and two sisters to Sunday School. Later,
Papa Loo honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army.
Papa Loo's heart made its way across the Pacific and to Utah when he married
Karen Kaye Ramsdell of Bear River City in May of 1971. Karen's family, Dewey
and Flossie Ramsdell, Dee and Dixie Ramsdell, Sally and Boyd Munns, Ted and
Marlene Ramsdell, Dick and Dorlynn Ramsdell, and Mike and Bonnie Ramsdell, and
their respective families, adopted Papa Loo as one of their own and since that
time, the past thirty years have been filled with wonderful memories as Papa
Loo gave the Ramsdell Family their Chinese Hawaiian son and they gave him his
Utah heritage.
Papa Loo is survived by his wife Karen, his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer
and Dennis Smith, their two children, Justin and Maile; his son and
daughter-in-law, Jay and Vicki Taylor, and their four children, Tristen, Cruz,
Alley, and Riley; his sister, Florence Baptist; his sister and brother-in-law,
Evelyn and William Lee; and many other family members and friends. Papa Loo
was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert Ting Ho Loo.
Funeral Services celebrating this great man's life will be held on Saturday,
April 6, 2002, at 12:30 p.m. at the Bear River City LDS Chapel. Grave
dedication and interment will follow at the Bear River City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North
100 East, Tremonton.
Condolences to the family can be extended on line at: www.rogersandtaylor.com

Mildred H. Warner
BRIGHAM CITY - Mildred H. Warner, Brigham City, passed away March 31, 2002, at
the Brigham City Nursing & Rehab facility following a massive stroke.
She was born August 7, 1922 in Elk City, OK, the daughter of E.E. and Mary
Esther Marriett McCullough.
On January 12, 1952 she married Elmer S. Warner in Elko, NV. He preceded her
in death December 31, 1999.
She was reared and educated in Oklahoma. She had lived in Oklahoma, Wyoming,
and Utah. She and her husband had owned and operated the Golden Spike Cafe in
Corinne, from 1958 through 1968.
Mildred survived by her brother A.L. McCullough of Amarillo, Texas and her
sister Oleta Yagi of Brigham City. She is also survived by four nephews whom
she considered her own.
Graveside services were held in Elk City, OK, on April 5.

Dr. Linda Pohlabel
DURHAM, NC - Dr. Linda Pohlabel, daughter of Maxine Oldham and the late Frank
H. Oldham of Brigham City, passed away on March 27, 2002, while visiting her
son in Durham, North Carolina, due to complications from Juvenile Diabetes.
Dr. Pohlabel was born in Winnemucca, Nevada, on June 1, 1950 and was educated
in Elko, Nevada. Following her high school graduation, she graduated from the
University of Utah with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She received
her Masters of Education from Westminster College in Salt Lake City and her
Doctor of Education from Brigham Young University.
She had taught in kindergarten and first grade for 16 years in the Jordan
School District here in Utah and had just recently retired from Ball State
University in Muncie, Indiana, where she was a professor in the Elementary
Education Department.
She is survived by her mother of Brigham City and sons, Christian Pohlabel of
Durham, North Carolina, and Dean Pohlabel of Salt Lake City. She is also
survived by aunts and uncles Betty Jane and Ferrin Allen of Brigham City and
Jennie and LaMar Kendall of Castleford, Idaho, and many cousins.
Memorial services were held in Muncie on Saturday, April 6.

Joseph George Valdez
Joseph George Valdez, 53, passed away April 7, 2002 at home surrounded by his
loving family. He was born February 22, 1949 in Preston, Idaho to Tomas and
Alice Lobato Valdez.
He loved family parties, fishing, music, Bible study, and had a good sense of
humor.
He is survived by his children: Linda, Debbie, Joseph, Heather, and Michael.
Grandson, Bradley, Brigham City; Brother: Thomas Valdez, Carlin, NV; Sisters:
Adrienne Vasquez, SLC; Janet (Bill) Fouts, Henderson, NV; Sylvia (Carlos)
Martinez, Las Vegas, NV; Jonnie (Monty) Higley, Brigham City, Ut. and a host
of nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, April 10, 2002, from 2 to 4 p.m. at
Russon Brothers Mortuary (255 So. 200 E., SLC) Cremation will follow the
visitation. The family would like to thank the staff on West 8th floor of the
LDS Hospital. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. This Bud's for
you, Joe. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Primary Childrens
Hospital. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com

BRIAN ROY NELSON
WILLARD- Brian Roy Nelson, 34, died Friday, April 5, 2002 in Willard, a place
he loved so much. He was born May 12, 1967 in Los Gatos, California, the son
of Ronald R. Nelson and Jane F. Nelson.
Brian was a graduate of Box Elder High School, and in 1992 was named the
outstanding Master of Accountancy graduate at Weber State University. He
worked for the Utah State Tax Commission as an Auditing Supervisor.
He enjoyed skiing, migratory bird hunting, riding his wave runner and
motorcycles and excelled at every sport he tried. He especially shined at
basketball, winning a trip to the finals of the Elks Hoop Shoot Contest when
he was eleven.
Brian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had
worked in the athletic programs.
He was a gentle and kind man and love people very much, and was sensitive to
others needs, especially his life long friends and family. Our hearts are
broken and we are all shocked and saddened by his untimely death. He is loved
very much and will be missed every moment of every day of our lives and never
forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Nola Nelson, and Henry
and Marion Fredrickson.
Surviving are his son, David Standley of Ogden; his parents; two brothers;
Brett Ronald Nelson of Jacksonville, Florida, Bartt Fredrickson Nelson of
Perry; one sister, Melanie Nelson McGregor of Ketchum, Idaho; five nieces and
one nephew.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Willard 2nd Ward Chapel, 80 North 100 West, Willard.
Friends may call Tuesday, April 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary,
205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at
the church.
Interment will be in the Willard Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com 

Jack O'Niel Kimber
Grouse Creek - Jack O'Niel Kimber, 75, of Grouse Creek, Utah, died Sunday,
April 7, 2002 at the Pioneer Valley Hospital in Salt Lake City. Jack was born
April 5, 1947 on the Kimber Ranch in Grouse Creek, to William Charles & Bertha
McCuistion Kimber. He married Marian Valentine Pearson on June 14, 1951 in
Grouse Creek, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS
Temple on September 22, 1964.
Jack was reared and educated in Grouse Creek and graduated from Montello High
School in Montello, Nevada. He was the Director of the Grouse Creek
Cattleman's Association, FHA Farmer of the Year. Jack loved to hunt, and to
work with cattle and horses.
Jack served his country as a gunner in WWII, in the United States Army.
Jack was a Elder in the Grouse Creek Ward of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. He served as 1st Counselor in the Elders Quorum Presidency.
He is survived by his wife Marian of Grouse Creek; three sons - A. William
"Bill" (Sheri) Kimber of Grouse Creek, Quentin Joseph (LeighAnna) Kimber of
Garland, and Curtis Eugene Kimber of Logan; five daughters - Marilyn O'Niel
Kimber of Grouse Creek, Gwendolyn"Gwen" Kay (Neil) Rose of Tremonton, Jacqulyn
"Jacque" Kimber of WestValley, Karen M. Kimber of Brigham City, and Edie K.
(Dale) Ward of Brigham City; three brothers - Kay Kimber and Bryce Kimber both
of Montello, Nevada, and Merrill Kimber of Elko, Nevada; one sister - Barbara
Clayton of Englewood, Colorado; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
His grandparents, parents, and two sons - Randy Dean Kimber and Stuart Matthew
Kimber, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at the
Grouse Creek LDS Chapel. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Rogers
& Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East - Tremonton, and Wednesday prior to
services from 11:00 am - 12:15 p.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Grouse Creek Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family through www.rogersandtaylor.com

 
DUWAIN N. JACOBSEN
BRIGHAM CITY- Duwain Nielsen Jacobsen, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 3,
2002 at his home in Brigham City after a prolonged illness.
He was born September 4, 1922 in Mantua, Utah a son of Frederick and Anna
Margrethe Nielsen Jacobsen.
He married Kenna LaVon Nish September 4, 1942.
Duwain attended grade school in Mantua and graduated from Box Elder High
School.
He served in the armed forces from 1942 to 1946.
He was a member of the Brigham City Jaycees and served as president of the
20/30 Club. Duwain was a member of the LDS Church. He worked for Fife rock for
33 years. He was an accomplished woodworker and spent many happy hours riding,
training and racing horses.
Surviving are his wife, Kenna, 2 daughters; Bonita (Bruce C. )Garfield of
Westlinn, OR, Leslie (Robert G.) Davis of Brigham City, UT, 4 grandchildren, 2
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Tyler Earl Jacobsen and
3 brothers; Earl, Uriel and LaMar Jacobsen.
Funeral services will be Saturday April 6, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E. Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com 

Irene M. Krenn
SAN DIEGO, CA - Irene M. Krenn, former Brigham City resident, passed away
peacefully on April 10, in San Diego, CA, at the age of 98, of causes incident
to age. She was born February 2, 1904 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a daughter of
William and Bertha Meyer.
She married Joseph Krenn in March of 1929, in Chicago, IL. He died on December
8, 1975, in San Diego.
She was a housewife, and also provided long term caregiver services for her
mother, husband and son. She loved to cook and crochet. She was a member of
the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in San Diego, where she was a member of the
Quilting group and volunteered in their thrift shop. She had many friends in
the congregation.
She is survived locally by her granddaughter Cindy (Mike) Peters of Brigham
City, great grandson Matt (Amy) Stark of Tremonton, and great-granddaughter
Emily Stark of Kalispell, MT. Great-great grandchildren Makayla and Chase
Stark also survive her, as well as Bill Stark, a dear family friend.
Her husband, daughter, stepson, parents and one sister preceded her in death.
During her years of living in Brigham City, she made numerous friends. She had
a special place in her heart for Shirlea and Ron Horne, whom she loved dearly.
Funeral services and burial were under the direction of El Camino Mortuaries
and Memorial Park in San Diego.

EDNA R. NELSON
BRIGHAM CITY- Edna Richman Nelson, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2002
at her home from cancer.
She was born on May 3, 1917 in Paradise, Utah, a daughter of George S. and
Estella Thomas Richman.
Edna married Donald Nelson on November 29, 1935 in Brigham City, Utah. They
where married for 66 years.
She was a member of the Brigham City 12th Ward, where she served as Primary
teacher and secretary, Relief Society secretary and Mutual leader.
Edna was also President of the VFW Post 1695 Ladies Auxiliary in Brigham City
and also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.
She liked to do hand work and loved to keep scrapbooks and photo albums of her
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Surviving is her husband, Don of Brigham City; one daughter, Ilah Rae (David)
Andrew of Brigham City; 5 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and 8 great
great grandchildren; one brother, Reese Richman of Tooele.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Brigham City 12th Ward Chapel, 620 North 300 East.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City and on Thursday from 12 Noon
to 12:40 p.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.

CLIFFORD J. HOBSON
Brigham City- Clifford James Hobson, 81 beloved husband, father, grandfather
and friend returned home to his Heavenly Father April 9, 2002. He died at
McKay-Dee Hospital of pneumonia surround by his loving family. He was born
April 2, 1921 in Ogden, Utah, a son of Sophrona Hadley and Jesse Verr Hobson.
He graduated from Box Elder High School and attended Weber State College. He
was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corps. He served as a mailman in
Brigham City, and was a longtime local businessman.
He met and married his eternal companion Berniece Tanner June 8, 1942 in the
Salt Lake Temple. He and Berniece were privileged to bring to earth 7
children. He was preceded in death by 5 of those children; Kenneth James,
Kaylene, Kaylyn, Ami Kristene, Richard Dean. He was also preceded in death by
his parents and his sister, Nona Bywater.
He was a man of great patience. He was a kind and loving husband and a
wonderful father and grandfather who devoted his life to his family. He was an
active member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, serving in
various callings. He served as a stake missionary. He served as the ward
Sunday School President several times for many years and as the Stake Sunday
School President. He served in 2 Bishoprics as the executive secretary. He was
also a dedicated home teacher. He had been an Elder, Seventy, and serving as a
High Priest at the time of his death. He loved serving the Lord in any
capacity he was called.
He was active in sports especially in baseball where he pitched for Box Elder
High School and later served as a Little league coach, taking his team to the
Little League World Series. He was a faithful Jazz fan. Cliff loved spending
time with his family, taking trips with them and he enjoyed the wonders of
this world. He especially loved sunsets, the moon and the stars. He loved to
snowmobile, boat on Lake Powell with his family and go deer hunting. He was a
"fix-it" man and could fix anything that was broken. Cliff served his family
and other without hesitation, and was always willing to help anyone. Cliff and
Berniece would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 8th. He is
survived by his wife, 2 daughters, Debi (Don) Collett, Brigham City, Alesa
Hobson, Brigham City, 6 loving grandchildren who were the love of his life;
David Gilbert, Logan, Katee (Matt) James, Rexburg, Idaho, Britnee Gilbert,
Fresno California, James Gilbert, Carlee Gilbert, Jaedon Collett, all of
Brigham City. He is also survived by a half-brother, Vaughn Hobson, burley
Idaho, and two half-sisters Mavis & Daris of Burley, Idaho.
He lived a wonderful life and will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved
him.
Funeral services will be held Saturday April 13, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the
Brigham City 7th Ward Chapel, 531 North 100 West.
Friends and family may call Friday form 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary
and Saturday from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. prior to services.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com 

Helen Stephenson Vandenakker Francis
Ogden - Helen Stephenson Vandenakker Francis, 92 years old, passed away
Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the Ogden Regional Hospital.
She was born February 13, 1910 at Lago, Idaho to Charles F. Stephenson and
Nellie Ruud Stephenson. She married Ira Vandenakker, November 17, 1930. He
died in February of 1977. She then married Dean Francis. They were later
divorced.
She graduated from Grace High School in 1929. She worked for Bell Telephone
Company in Grace, and also was employed by Ried s Millinery, General Mills and
Utah Power.
Her hobbies included crafts, crocheting, reading and genealogy. She loved the
outdoors and her grandchildren were her pride and joy.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and
received her endowments in the Ogden LDS Temple.
Surviving are her children, Dean (Suzie) Vandenakker; Gay (Robert) Best;
Sharon (Bill) Garr; sisters, Carmen S. Langston, Glenys Hawker; one brother,
Harris Stephenson; seven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one son, Jerry.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to Infinia staff and a
special thanks to Dr. David Schmitz and Kim Boyer, P.A.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845
Washington Blvd., Ogden, where family and friends may call Tuesday evening
from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 to 9:45 a.m.
Interment, Lago, Idaho Cemetery where graveside services will be held at 1:30
p.m.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Elva Louisa McMillan, 93
Elva Louisa Hawker McMillan, 93, former Blackfoot resident, died Thursday,
April 11, 2002 at the Brigham City Rehabilitation Center in Brigham City,
Utah.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002 at the
Hawker, Hill Funeral Chapel with Perry L. Hawker conducting. The family will
meet with friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, prior to services at
the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Grove City Cemetery.

Verna May Barfuss Christensen
Tremonton: Verna May Barfuss Christensen, 83, died April 13, 2002, at the
Pioneer Care Center, in Brigham City, UT. She was born June 25, 1918, in
Downey, ID, the daughter of Charles and Winnifred Barnes Barfuss. She married
Willis Ole Christensen September 29, 1937, in the Logan LDS Temple.
Verna lived in Tremonton her entire life except for the past two years spent
at the Nursing Home. She worked many years on the family farm near Tremonton.
For over 15 years she delivered newspapers, driving over 100 miles a day,
never missing a day.
She loved flowers and always had a beautiful garden. She was active in school
organizations.
She spent her entire life raising and caring for her children and
grandchildren. She loved to watch sports and was always there to cheer for
them.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She held position in all the organizations but loved the Primary, leading the
singing and her visiting teaching.
She is survived by her children, Paul (Lana), Tremonton; Gay (Lynn) Larson,
Ogden; Lynn W. (Sandy), West Point; Reed B. (Linda), Tremonton; Carole (Phil)
Butcher, Colorado Springs, CO; Bonnie (Curtis) Starr, Malta, MT; Garth (Pam),
Snohomish, WA; Joyce (Scott) Germer, Deweyville; Neil G. (Mary Kate), Brigham
City; Annette (Steve) Rich, North Ogden; Kevin, Brigham City; 50
grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren; brothers, Keith, Glenn, Allen, Dennis,
Gene, and Larry; sisters, Afton Thompson, Idella Nielsen and June Fowers.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one daughter, Helen; two
brothers; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at the
Tremonton South Stake Center, 1150 South Tremont, with Bishop's Counselor
Blake Christensen, officiating. Friends may call Wed. April 17th from 6:00 to
8:00 p.m. and Thursday April 18th from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at Rogers and Taylor
Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton.
Interment will be in the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery
The family would like to thank the Pioneer Care Center Staff for their
wonderful love and care of their mother.
Condolences can be extended to the family at: www.rogersandtaylor.com

EDITH BATY
HARPER WARD   Edith Lillian Burt Baugh Baty, 93, died April 14, 2002 at the
Brigham City Community Hospital following a short illness. She was born May
21, 1908 in Brigham City, Utah to Hannah Valberg and John Snowball Burt.
She married Oliver Ferguson Baugh, they were later divorced. She married
Wilburn J. Baty December 29, 1941; he died July 11, 1972.
Edith lived in Harper Ward since 1941 and was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in the Primary, Relief Society and
Sunday school. She had worked for the Millionaire Duck Club and Brigham Sports
Wear.
She is survived by two sons and two daughters, J. Max (Leah) Baugh of Harper
Ward, Susan (James) Duke of Powell, Wyoming, Burt (Linda) Baty of North Ogden,
and Adele (Thomas) Burton of Harper Ward, 16 grandchildren, 34
great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren, one sister Emma Fay
Maddox of Salt Lake City also survives her.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Alphonzo Burt, one
sister Ruth Baty and one grandson, Max Duke.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, Utah.
Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Calls Fort Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com 

LINDA LAREE JENSEN BALDWIN
Linda LaRee Jensen Baldwin, 45, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2002 in
California..
She was born December 15, 1955. He parents were Darwin Petersen Jensen and
Oral LaRaine McIntire.
Survivng are her three children, Gina; Jeremy and ReNee, and one brother, Don
Carl Jensen all of Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca.
Graveside services where held on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 12 Noon at the
Bear River City Cemetery.
Funeral Directors: Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 E. 200 So., Brigham
City.

Nathan James Pebley
In loving memory of our son Nathan James Pebley, born April 17, 1981, died
March 22, 2002. His parents are Kathleen Dixon of Rockwell, Texas and James
and Linda Pebley of Brigham City, Utah. His grandmother is Irene Pebley.
Graveside services will be held on April 25, 11 a.m. at Brigham City Cemetery
for family and friends.
With love, your Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Brothers and
Sisters. We will always love and miss you.

LUCILLE M. CRAGHEAD
BRIGHAM CITY- Lucille Misrasi Craghead, 75, passed away peacefully April 16,
2002.
She was born November 2, 1926 in Korce, Albania a daughter of Nick K. and
Anthina Pulluqi Misrasi.
She married Robert J. Craghead on November 27, 1946. Their marriage was
solemnized in the Logan Temple on October 8, 1968
She was a member of the Brigham City 9th Ward. She served as a Cub Scout
leader and Relief Society visiting teacher.
Lucille loved gardening, sewing and crocheting. She enjoyed shopping and
visiting with people. She deeply loved her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren as well as the neighborhood children who called her
Grandma.
Lucille is survived by her caring and dedicated husband, Bob with whom she has
shared 54 wonderful years residing in Brigham City, Utah.
Surviving are her children and their spouses: Christine (Jerry) Secrist of
Barker City, Oregon; Pasty (Steven) Culter of Brigham City, Utah; Robert
(Christine) Craghead of Waterloo, Iowa; and Ted (LaVonne) Craghead of
Waterloo, Iowa. Also surviving are 10 Grandchildren, two step-grandchildren;
14 Great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and many friends
she leaves behind.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah.
Friends and family may call on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday
from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com 

MAISIE WILKERSON DYE
ROOSEVELT - Atice Macie Maisie Dye. age 89, passed away April 27, 2002 of
causes incident to age in a Roosevelt Care Center.
She was born November 8, 1912 in Hayden, Duchesne County, to Thomas T. and
Girilda Johnson Wilkerson.
She married Richard George Dye of Roosevelt on May 30, 1930 by the Mayor of
Ogden in an airplane flying over the city of Ogden. Their marriage was
solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on July 15, 1931. Richard died February 3,
1998.
Maisie and Richard lived in Utah, Nevada, and California where Richard was a
heavy equipment operator on major construction projects. In 1941 they lived in
Santa Monica, CA where she worked for Douglas Aircraft Co. during the war and
continued working for various aircraft and missile companies in CA and UT,
retiring from Thiokol in Brigham City in the early 70's. She lived in Brigham
City until Richard died and then moved to Roosevelt.
Maisie is survived by her sons, Ronald Gilbert (Karen) Dye of Woodland Hills,
UT and R. Garold (Carol) Dye of Roosevelt; 10 grandchildren, six step
grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Valene Galley, a grandson, Ricky Knox
and a granddaughter Geraldine Dye; and all nine of her brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at the Neola LDS
Chapel. Friends and family may call at the Hullinger Mortuary Wednesday from
6-8 PM and Thursday at the church from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Interment in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.

William (Bill) Konieczki
ST. LOUIS, MO - William (Bill) Konieczki, 62, of Columbus, MS, formerly of
Brigham City, Utah, died April 27, 2002, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St.
Louis, Missouri. He was born July 12, 1939, in Danville, Illinois. He was the
son of Anton and Josephine (Adams) Konieczki.
He was a Plant Manager in the garment industry, a member of the Fraternal
Order of the Elks, Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, MS.
He is survived by his wife Ginny (Summers) Konieczki of Columbus, MS; his
mother, Josephine Bukowski; three sons: Jeff Konieczki of St. Louis, MO, Jason
Konieczki of St. Louis, MO and Todd Konieczki of Cocoa, FL; and six
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Anton Konieczki and his brother Charles
Konieczki.
He was a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Columbus, MS.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 1, at the St. Mary's
Catholic Church in Westville, IL and 11 a.m. on May 4, at Annunciation
Catholic Church in Columbus, MS.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Barnes Jewish Hospital Fund Stem
Cell Leukemia Transplant Center at 600 South Taylor Avenue, Suite 120, St.
Louis, MO 63110.

Donald Earl Beesley
SEWICKLEY, PA - Donald Earl Beesley, 75, passed away April 27, 2002, of
congestive heart failure in Sewickley, PA.
He was born December 13, 1927, in Provo, UT, a son of Lawrence and LaPreal
Hastings Beesley. Don went to school in Provo, Brigham City, UT and Richmond,
CA. He joined the Navy at age 16, during World War II, and served at Treasure
Island, CA, New Guinea and the Philippines.
He married Virginia Lee Handcock of Brigham City on December 24, 1946. They
had two sons, Christian Brent and Mikel Scott. The were later divorced and
their sons were adopted by Virginia's second husband, Mr. Crum.
He then married Virginia Elizabeth Miles on November 2, 1953. They were later
divorced. He hen married Barbara Louise Zahner on April 22, 1972.
Don worked as a structural iron worker at Greenland on the missile silos and
other places. His occupation contributed to his emphysema.
In November, 1995, Don was the fifth patient of Dr. James Magovern at
Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburg. Dr. Magovern removed 25 percent of
each lung in an alternative of lung transplantation.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence Hastings
and a sister, Mary.
His is survived by two sons, Brent Thomas of Stillwater, OK, and Chad LaVelle;
one brother, Ned (Rae) Beesley and one sister, Alice Hendrickson, both of
Brigham City.
Don was cremated yesterday and memorial services are being held today in
Sewickley.
The family would like to be contacted if anyone has information about Don's
sons Christian Brent Beesley and Mikel Scott Beesley. Call Ned Beesley at
435-723-3073 or Alice Hendrickson at 435-723-5490.