OBITS: Box Elder News Journal, Jan 2002; Brigham City, Box Elder co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Box Elder News Journal http://www.benewsjournal.com LOIS HUNSAKER PUGMIRE / January 09, 2002 ST. CHARLES, IDAHO - Lois Vance Hunsaker Pugmire, 81, passed away Monday, January 7, 2002, at the skilled nursing facility at Montpelier, Idaho. She was born March 20, 1920, in Tremonton, Utah, to Henery Clifford and Helen Nadine Allen Vance. She married Oscar LaVan Hunsaker on November 25, 1939. She was later divorced and married Fayon Pugmire on January 26, 1963. He passed away on September 24, 1986. She was the daughter of a farmer and during her youth lived south of Tremonton on the Iowa String and graduated from Bear River High School. She was the fourth child of six, having three brothers and two sisters. Most of her life she was a housewife raising her children. After her children were raised she worked as a hostess for Utah State University in Logan. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked in the Primary, Mutual, Visiting Teaching, stake dance director, and ward librarian. She was also a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, some civic clubs, and loved doing handwork and temple work. Lois is survived by four children: Gary (Barbara) Hunsaker of Provo, Utah; Gaylene (Wayne) Keetch of St. Charles, Idaho; Pamela (Robert) Peterson of Bluffdale, Utah; Van (Connie) Bourne of Fielding, Utah; Wilma (Mirl) Andersen of Tudumne, Calif; one brother, Lowell (AdaJean) Vance of Tremonton, Utah. She was preceded in death by a son Denise, both her husbands, two brothers, and her parents. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 12 in the St. Charles LDS Chapel. Interment in the St. Charles Cemetery. KATE E. DUKE / January 09, 2002 CHANDLER, Ariz. - Kate Elizabeth Duke, 21-month-old daughter of Dr. Kevin and Shanna Duke, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002, following a short illness. Kate is deeply loved and is sorely missed by her parents; her maternal grandparents, Waldo and Lynette Jensen, North Ogden; paternal grandparents, Robert and Joanne Duke, Perry, Utah; maternal great-grandmother, Bessie Jensen; paternal great-grandmother, Juanita Duke, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, January 14th at 10 a.m. at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. Interment, Logan City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kate's name at any Wells Fargo Branch, Acct. #2779250659. email condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com EVELYN L. BROWN / January 09, 2002 BRIGHAM CITY Evelyn Lona Lingmann Brown, 75, returned to her Father-In-Heaven on January 12, 2002. She was born on January 21, 1926, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Ernst Gustav and Martha Johanna Hill Lingmann. Evelyn married Wallace Kay Brown on July 20, 1944, in the Logan Temple. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she held positions in all the organizations through out her life. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wallace; daughter, Annette; son, Allen; brothers, George and Hans Lingmann. She is survived by her children, Ronald Brown, Brigham City, UT; Maria (Robert) Morby of Blue Springs, MO; Sharon Brown Coombs, daughter-in-law, Logan, UT; Karen (Richard) Eversull of Nibley, UT; Stephen (Suzanne) Brown of Roy, UT; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Kathe Ramey, ID; Judy Snow, ID; Edith Jones, CA; Raymond Lingmann, Hoytsville, UT; Orson Lingmann, Upton, UT; Arlene Kippen, Morgan, UT; Delores Carlow, Norman Lingmann, Anita Lancaster, and Rhea Beckstead, all of Salt Lake City, UT. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 18, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 19th Ward Chapel, 105 West Fishburn, Dr. Friends may call on Thursday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E. Brigham City and on Friday, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Smithfield Cemetery in Smithfield, UT. Special thanks to the Brigham Community Hospital, Utah Heritage Hospice and all the members of the Brigham 19th Ward for all their loving care. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com (Click on Obituary) CHARLES E. PETZOLD / January 16, 2002 REHOBOTH, RI - Charles E. Petzold, 63, a retired journeyman electrician died Wednesday at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI. He was the former husband of Catherine A. (Mowry) Petzold of Wrentham, MA. Born in Central Falls, RI on March 15, 1938, he was a son of the late Albert C. and Eleanor M. (Sisson) Petzold. Charles had resided in Rehoboth for the past 11 years, previously residing in North Attleboro for one year and Perry, Utah, for 10 years. He was a self-employed journeyman electrician until retiring due to illness in 1998. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, Seekonk; member of the Attleboro Ski Club; a motorcycle enthusiast; an avid hunter, and a former member of the Attleboro Rod & Gun Club. Besides his former wife he leaves two daughters, Lori A. Wortham of Blackstone, MA and Tara L. Price of North Attleboro, MA; one son, Bill E. Wortham of Attleboro; one brother, Paul W. Petzold of Seekonk, MA; two sisters, Ellen A. Leland of Seekonk and Lois M. Beck of Punta Gorda, FL; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews and his companion, Alice MacKenzie of Holliston, MA. The funeral service was held Tuesday in he Memorial Baptist Church, Seekonk. Burial followed in the family lot at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Rehoboth. Arrangements by William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket, RI. Eva J. Lehnhof / January 16, 2002 LOMA LINDA, CA - Eva Lillywhite Lehnhof of Loma Linda died Monday, January 21, 2002, of natural causes incident to age. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 8, 1919, to William and Eva Lillywhite. Eva spent her childhood in Salt Lake City. She married Ernest Lehnhof on October 12, 1943, during WW II. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Eva and Ernie moved to Southern California where they raised their family. Eva was a homemaker and preschool director. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many capacities. Survivors include three sons: Hal (Kay) Lehnhof, Don (Susan) Lehnhof, Larry (Monica) Lehnhof; daughter Margaret (Alon) Lewis; daughter-in-law Gladys Lehnhof; 27 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest and her son Steven (Gladys) Lehnhof. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 26 at noon, at Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South in Brigham City. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. MYRTLE "MYRT" SORENSEN MORTENSEN / January 23, 2002 Tremonton - Myrtle "Myrt" Sorensen Mortensen, 94, of Tremonton, died Thursday, January 17, 2002 at the Brigham City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Myrtle was born on July 4, 1907 in Hyrum, UT, the daughter of Julius and Caroline Christensen Sorensen. She married Elmer Knud Mortensen on September 22, 1936 in Brigham City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Myrtle was reared and educated in Hyrum, UT. She had a green thumb and a love for gardening; her yard was always lovely. She loved people and never knew a stranger. Myrtle was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and fulfilled many church callings. She is Survived by a son - Kay (Gloria) Mortensen of Carlsbad, CA; and a daughter - Sharon (Gary) Elliott of Bear River City, UT; 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and one sister, Opal Chugg of Providence, UT. Her husband Elmer, two sisters, three brothers, and four half brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Funeral Services will be held at 11: 00 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2002 at Rogers & Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East - Tremonton. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Monday at Rogers & Taylor Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at: www.rogersandtaylor.com SAM DOKOS / January 23, 2002 WILLARD-Sam Dokos, 73, passed away Friday, January 18, 2002, after a long illness. He was born February 15, 1928 in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Spiros and Elva Christofferson Dokos. They later moved to Ogden when Sam was three years old. He attended Ogden City Schools and Weber State College. Sam was known throughout his younger years for his athletic ability. He married Rhea Woodyatt in 1948. They had three children and resided in Willard, Utah for the rest of his life. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Sam loved the town of Willard and served a term as a councilman on the planning commission. He also served on the Board of Adjustors for several years. Sam enjoyed coaching little league and pony league baseball. He worked for the State of Utah Dept. of Highways as a road engineer for 38 years before retiring. During retirement he and Rhea enjoyed traveling. They resided in Lake Havasu City, AZ during the winter months until Sam's illness prevented them from returning. His favorite hobby was fishing. He loved sporting events. Sam was proud of his accomplishments and loved working in his yard. He was a wonderful family man. He was very patriotic and loved his country. Sam is survived by his wife, Rhea Woodyatt Dokos, Willard, two sons; Chris Robin (Susan) Dokos, Willard; Steven Sam (Christine) Dokos, Honeyville; a daughter; Susan Dokos Cole, Scandia, Pa; four grandchildren; James Robert Dokos, Scandia, PA; Samantha, Tamara, Amanda Dokos all of Honeyville, a brother; Jim Dokos, CA; two sisters, Mary Dokos Dixon, Bountiful, UT, and JoAnn Dokos Butler, Salt Lake City, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Willis. Funeral services will be Monday, January 21, 2002 at 12 Noon at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Willard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com (Click on Obituary) THORA HULETA BURWELL / January 23, 2002 BRIGHAM CITY Thora Huleta Burwell, 75 PASSED WAY Monday, January 21, 2002 at Brigham Nursing and Rehab Center. Huleta was born on December 13, 1926 in Peterson, Utah a daughter of Harry Victor and Thora Hulet Wood. On August 20, 1945 she married Charles Brooks, They were later divorced. On December 26, 1953 she married Fredrick Dallas Burwell. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 27, 1963. Huleta was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Brigham City 4th Ward. Huleta loved reading, camping and the Utah Jazz. Surviving are her four daughters and one son: Ann (Dale) Willie, Shippensburg, PA; Howard Burwell, Blackfoot, ID; Kathy (Rob) Stone, Jannetta (Randy) Spencer, Della Burwell, all of Brigham City, UT, three stepchildren; Joe Burwell, Elva Hall, Connie Allred, 14 grandchildren; 10 step-grand-children, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, her very special friend; Madaline Lamb, one special Uncle; Howard Hulet, and one brother; LaVarr Wood. Huleta has two grandsons serving on LDS Missions. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter-in-law, Karen Burwell, sister, and brother. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Peterson Cemetery Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com (Click on Obituary) CECIL CLAIR ROUSH / January 30, 2002 Brigham City Cecil Clair Roush, 93, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at Brigham City Nursing and Rehabilitation. Cecil was born on May 5, 1908 in Carroll County, Iowa, a son of George William & Galena Workman Roush. He moved to Esmond, South Dakota in 1909 with his family. Cecil married Mary Jane Rowen on February 28, 1939 in Manchester, South Dakota. They lived near Esmond when they were first married, they then moved to Watertown, South Dakota in 1948. Cecil retired from Dandar Electric Motor Repair in Watertown. Cecil and Jane moved to Brigham City in 1978. In spite of a physical disability he remained active and productive throughout his life and was an inspiration to all who knew him. Surviving are four children, Waneta Alice (Benny) Yancey, Perry, Utah; Elaine (Robert) Boone, Lincoln, Nebraska; Helen (Robert) Manka, Fremont, Nebraska; Allen (Joanne) Roush, Kelly, Wyoming; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and one brother-in-law, Albert (Vivian) Rowen, DeSmet, South Dakota; 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, two sons and one daughter. Funeral service will be on Monday, January 28, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah. Family and friends may call on Monday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. MAYDEAN PAUL NELSON / January 30, 2002 Brigham City Maydean Paul Nelson, 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 9, 1928 in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Frank O. and Virgnia R. Shoup Paul. Maydean resided in her youth in the summers at Driggs, Idaho and the winters in St. Paul, Minnesota. She graduated from Marshall High School and had attended 2 1/2 years at Weber College. Maydean married Raymond Brinkmen on December 23, 1947 and later divorced in 1956. She then married the love of her life, Darven Nelson on January 10, 1958 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death in May 1985. She was a LPN and had worked at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Cooley Hospital, and Director of Hospice and was a Vista Care giver. Surviving are her six children, Virginia "Ginny" Taylor; Bonnie (Dave) Bissegger; Pat (Steve) Landon; Paula (Kurt) Herbert; Karen (Kelly) Tincher; Carl (Gail) Nelson; 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank Heritage Hospice, Gene and Deej for their loving care. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 28, 2002 at 11:00 am at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah. Family will greet friends on Sunday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and then on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 am at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Penrose-Thatcher Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made the Heritage Hospice of Brigham City, 661 South 100 West, Brigham City, Utah 84302 OLIVE H. KOTTER / January 30, 2002 BRIGHAM CITY Olive Hale Kotter, 88, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2002 at Peach Tree Assisted Living in Brigham City, Utah. She was born April 5, 1913 in Groveland, Idaho to Jonathan and Mary Moss Hale a member of a family of eleven. Olive attended grade school and high school in Blackfoot, Idaho and then college in Pocatello, Idaho and Utah State University. She received her Masters Degree in Home Economics at Iowa State University. Olive worked for Box Elder County Home Extension Services and also as secretary at the USO. She taught Home Economics at the Intermountain Indian School and for the boys and girls at Box Elder High School. She also taught Kindergarten at Corrine and Bunderson Elementary Schools. She served as a Relief Society President in the 4th Ward and also taught in all of the church organizations. Olive married William J. Kotter September 29, 1939 in the Logan temple. She helped raise his four children and two foster children whom she loved dearly and they loved and respected her in return. She and her husband, served as Stake Missionaries in the Box Elder Stake and the Box Elder Tabernacle in Brigham City. They then served as full time missionaries in the Central British Mission, after which they served as officiators in the Logan, Ogden and New Zealand Temples. They felt serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and setting good examples for their posterity were their greatest accomplishments. Olive was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William J. in 1995 and his first wife, Almannie, in 1936, daughter, Willa Mae in 1946 at age 15. Their surviving children and spouses are Alene M. (Dean) Howarth, Brigham City; Jay W. (Donna) Kotter, Brigham City; and Robert H. (Mary Jean) Kotter of Nampa, Idaho. Her Posterity includes 17 grandchildren, one deceased; 52 great-grandchildren, five deceased; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived in death by one brother Ezra Hale, Blackfoot, Idaho, one sister Pearl Walker, Lyman, Wyoming and many nieces and nephews. She loved the gospel and working in the temples of the Lord; she was an avid reader and scriptorium. Her children loved her for her devotion to the gospel, to them and to their father. Her favorite pastimes were reading, gardening and needlework. We would especially like to thank Catarina and the Peach Tree Staff for the loving care they gave our mother and family. We also express our love to the members of the Harper Ward for all their compassion to Mother. Funeral services will be Monday, January 28, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary. 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call Sunday from 6: 00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com EDITH S. COOKE / January 30, 2002 Brigham City Edith Vera Stokes Cooke, 87, returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 26, 2002, surrounded by her family who love her and will miss her very much. She was born November 24, 1914 in Lewiston, Utah, a daughter of David Heber and Lena Eveline Carter Stokes. Edith married Fawson P. Cooke on November 24, 1932 in Brigham City and their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She was a member of the Brigham City 9th LDS Ward, where she had served 10 years in the nursery and several other callings in the church. She loved working with and being around children, especially her grandchildren. Edith enjoyed working in her yard and caring for her roses. When Edith was younger she loved to go hiking with her sisters and laughing and having fun. Surviving are her daughter, Sherril Horne, Brigham City; one son, Mikel Cooke, California; one sister, Berneice Christensen, Perry; three grandchildren; Jackie (Michael) Anderson, Corinne; Cindy (Kevin) Iverson, Clearfield; Scott (Sally) Horne, Idaho; nine great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Her husband, Fawson, two brothers, Bill and Harvey and her sister, Eveline, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be on Friday, February 1, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. KENNETH E. BUNCH / January 30, 2002 BRIGHAM CITY- Kenneth E. Bunch, 86, of Brigham City, died Jan. 25, 2002 at Brigham Nursing & Rehabilitation. Kenneth was born June 22, 1915 in Milan, MO., son of Lawrence O. and Maggie C. Troxell Bunch. He was married to Ruth Marion Frecker on May 1, 1945 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Kenneth was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and gave many years to Family Research and Temple work. He also served 24 years at HAFB in civil service. He is survived by one son, Michael Bunch of Carrollton, TX, one daughter, Tamara Wilks, (son-in-law Richard) of Brigham City, UT. , and five grandchildren. Also surviving is his second wife, Emma S. Bunch of West Valley City, UT, two stepdaughters, Carol Broadbent of Evanston, WY., Mary Edwards, Cedar Rapids, IA, one step-son, Steven Smith of West Valley City, UT, and many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His first wife and sweetheart, Ruth whom he has now been reunited with after 34 years, preceded him in death. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Mon., Jan. 28, 2002 and 10-10:30 a.m. Tues. morning at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT. Graveside services and interment will be Tues, Jan. 29, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Ogden City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com BRENDA L. ANDERSON / January 30, 2002 Perry Brenda L. Anderson, 40, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 26, 2002 at her home in Perry, Utah. Brenda was born on February 18, 1961 in Brigham City, Utah, to Roland C. and Frances Mae Lund Laney. She grew up in Brigham and attended local schools. During a Good News Club meeting, she accepted the Lord as her Savior. Brenda married Steven W. Anderson on October 15, 1981, and they resided in the Brigham City area until their move to Perry in 2001. Brenda had worked at Thiokol before going to Walmart Distribution Center in Corinne where she was a computer network engineer and she also enjoyed her part-time job at the Eagle Family Meadows in Huntsville, Utah. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Mae Laney, and is survived by her husband, Steven; a daughter, Linda; sons, William, Damin, and Casey all of Perry; her father and step mother, Roland and Wanda Laney; four sisters, Helen, Doreen, Janice and Sandra; nieces, Becky Laney and Carolyn Peck; and nephew, Richard Laney. Also surviving are her in-laws, Jess and LaDean Henry; sisters-in-law, Becky (David) Sangberg; Julie Anderson; brothers-in law, Clair Anderson; Douglas (Pat) Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the mortuary.