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Anna Adele Anderson Gardner
Anna Adele Anderson Gardner, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, 88, died
Monday, July 1, 2002, in Brigham City. She was born January 4, 1914, in Bear
River City, a daughter of Carl Gustave and Margaret Hutchinson Anderson. She
married Franklin Elden Gardner, June 14, 1933, in Ogden. The marriage was
solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple, June 5, 1935.
Anna was reared in Bear River City and educated in Brigham City. She had lived
in Corinne, Elwood, Tremonton, Bear River City, and Brigham City.
She was a nurse at the Tremonton Hospital for 12 years and decorated cakes and
made delicious candy. She loved to crochet, hand embroidery, and made
beautiful dolls.
She worked in the Sunday School, Primary, MIA and Relief Society and was a
member of the Brigham City 15th Ward.
Anna will be remembered for her love of her family and her interest in their
activities and friends.
Surviving are three sons and two daughters and their spouses, Frank and Mary
Gardner, Bear River City; Dallas and Dorothy Gardner, Smithfield; JoAnn and
Jerald Gordon, Ogden; Terry and Barbara Gardner, Richfield; Karla and Scott
Pella, Garland; 20 grandchildren; 81 great grandchildren; 28 great great
grandchildren; one brother, Everett Anderson, Corinne.
Preceding her in death were two grandsons, one granddaughter, three sisters,
and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 5, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at the Bear
River LDS Chapel, 6780 North 4700 West, with Bishop Hal Probst, officiating.
Friends may call Thursday, July 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rogers and
Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and Friday, July 5th from
9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Bear River Church.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended to the family at: www.rogersandtaylor.com

Lela Jenson Anderson
Bear River City - Lela Jenson Anderson passed away Thursday, June 27, 2002 at
the Brigham City Community Hospital of natural causes. She was born May 15,
1908 in Bear River City, the third of the six children of Alfred Christian and
Elvinia A. Jenson. She married Harland Lee Anderson on June 1, 1944 in Salt
Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
Lela was a life long resident of Bear River City, she received her education
at Bear River City Elementary and Box Elder High School. She received an
Associates Degree in 1927 from Weber Junior College and her Bachelors in
Education from Utah State University in 1960. She spent 34 years teaching in
the Box Elder School District, beginning in Blue Creek. She also taught in
Tremonton, Willard, Brigham City, Elwood, and Bear River City. In 1989 the
Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa recognized her as "Teacher of the Year".
She enjoyed her teaching experiences and loved her numerous conversations with
her former students.
Lela was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
During her lifetime, Bear River City grew from one ward to three wards, and
she was a member of each. She was also an active member of the Daughters of
the Utah Pioneers. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
She is survived by her son - Fred (Kathleen) Anderson of Pleasant View, Utah;
five grandchildren - Jayne (Shaun) Oertwig of Brentwood, CA, Nancy (Alvin)
Ulsh of Oakley, CA, Brian (Heidi) Anderson of Bear River City, Jon Pomrenke of
American Fork, and Gretchen Lee Anderson of Pleasant View; one sister -
Eleanor Williams of Salt Lake City; one brother - A. Calvin (Shirley) Jenson
of Brigham City; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters - Lois
Christensen and Blanche Budge; and one brother - Percy Johnson.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at the Bear
River LDS Church, 5870 North 4700 West. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday
July 1, 2002 at Rogers & Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East - Tremonton,
and Tuesday from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery.
Lela was extremely proud of her Bear River Heritage. Family suggests donations
be made to the Bear River City Community Center, c/o Bear River City
Corporation, Bear River City, UT 84301 for a pictorial history of Bear River
City.
Condolences may be extended to the family at: www.rogersandtaylor.com

ANTONIO "TONY" SILVA
BRIGHAM CITY   Antonio "Tony" Garcia Silva, 74, passed away Sunday July 7,
2002 at the Brigham City Hospital of respiratory failure.
He was born July 5, 1928 in Fredricksburg, TX the sixth of 10 children of
Marcelo Sanchez and Josefa Garcia Silva.
Tony was a long time resident of Brigham City. He worked for Hill Air Force
Base as a warehouseman for 32 years, and has been retired for the past 19
years.
He enjoyed the outdoors, working in his yard, vacationing in Wendover, and
visiting with friends and family.
Tony is survived by his sisters Juana, Estelle, and Mary all of Brigham City,
and Felix of Ogden, and one brother Elidio Silva of Fresno, CA.
Also surviving are many nieces and nephews that thought of Tony as a second
father, one who they could talk to about anything.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers, Pat, Domingo,
Ebbie, and Marcello.
He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Services will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Henry's
Catholic Chruch.
Vigil services will be on Tuesday from 6:00 to 6:40 p.m., friends may call
following the services from 6:40 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100
E., Brigham City.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Brandon Kevin Richan
Bothwell - Brandon Kevin Richan, 17, has returned to his Heavenly Father and
reunited with his brother, Travis, on July 4, 2002 of injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. He was born November 15, 1984 in Brigham City, Utah, to
Kevin George Richan and Teresa Hadley. He was reared and educated in the
Tremonton area and was attending Bear River High School.
Brandon loved sports, friends, life and talking on his cell phone. He had a
love for the outdoors, especially camping with his family. He had a special
love for and bond with his nephew, Taggert. He also had a special love for his
stepfather, Bret.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and had
just been ordained a Priest. He has been called to serve a different mission
than the earthly mission he had planned.
He is survived by his parents: Bret and Teresa Williams, Bothwell; Kevin and
Michelle Richan, Corinne; three brothers: Taylor Richan, Corinne; Chance and
Chase Williams, Paradise; four sisters: Jessica (Chuck) Bingham, Tremonton;
Kassie Williams, Bothwell, Kaylee and Lezley Richan, Corinne; Grandparents:
Roy and Marilyn Hadley, Tremonton; Ruth Williams, Tremonton; Merle Richan,
Brigham, George Richan, Brigham and Robert and Larrie Norton, Corinne.
Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive him.
Brandon was preceded in death by his brother, Travis Richan.
He was a very special person and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at the
Bothwell LDS Chapel, 10350 West 11600 North, with Bishop Calvin Bingham
conducting. Friends and family may call on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at the church and also Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. prior to services.
Interment will be in the Bothwell Valley View Cemetery. Services are under the
direction of Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home. Condolences may be extended to
the family online at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

JUDY L. PARSONS
BRIGHAM CITY- Judy Lynn Skeen Parsons, 53, beloved wife, mother and
grandmother, passed away Monday, July 8, 2002 at her home from Cancer.
She was born July 10, 1949 in Ogden, Utah to Charles L. and Carla Gardner
Skeen.
Judy married Richard Bruce Parsons January 29, 1971 in Brigham City, Utah.
She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Judy was
active in the American Legion, American Red Cross, YWCA and Beta Sigma PHI.
Surviving are her father; Charles, husband; Bruce, children; Bret Parsons,
Salt Lake City, UT, Jennifer (Darin) Calcut, Roy, UT, Jessica Parsons, Brigham
City, UT, three grandchildren, Kaitlynn Hope Oliva, Preston Calcut, Spencer
Calcut, four sisters; Charlene Skeen, Mantua, UT, Cindy Sorensen, Howell,
Cristi Linford, Peterboro, UT, Becky Nelson, Mantua, UT, also surviving are
her father and mother-in-law, Richard and Nelda Parsons, Brigham City, UT.
She was preceded in death by her mother; Carla.
Services will be Friday, July 12, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 18th
Ward Chapel, 980 North 800 West, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S.
100E., Brigham City, UT and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

RICHARD M. DUNN
PERRY   Richard Marvel Dunn, finished his mission on earth and returned home
to his Heavenly Father July 2, 2002 in Koblenz, Germany. He suffered from a
brain aneurysm while visiting his son and family. He will be greatly missed by
all those who knew and loved him. He touched many lives with his kindness and
sincere love for all.
He was born April 11, 1933 in Brigham City, Utah to Marvel J. and Florence
(Cheadle) Dunn. He married Charleen Tilley in the Logan temple on March 19,
1959.
Richard graduated from Box Elder High School, received a Bachelors degree from
BYU and a Masters degree from USU. He served an LDS mission in South Africa
from 1953-1955, served in the Military in Germany 1956-1958. He was an
educator in Box Elder School District from 1959 to 1990 as a teacher and
elementary school principal. He and his wife served a LDS mission to Guyana,
South America and Indianapolis, Indiana 1991-1992.
He was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served
in many callings throughout his life, including Bishop of the Brigham City 7th
Ward.
He is survived by his wife and his two daughters and two sons; Marvee (Delwin)
Lee of Brigham City; Lisa Dunn of Perry; Tyler (Katja) Dunn of Nensingen,
Germany; David R. (Janice) Dunn of Garland, and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at the
Perry 5th Ward Chapel, 685 west 2250 South, Perry just off Highway 89.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah and on Wednesday, from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Ruth Anna Westerdahl
Ruth Anna Westerdahl, 85, precious wife, mother, and grandma, passed away at
her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday July 13, 2002. She was
born December 8, 1916 to Thomas
and Anna Fitzpatrick Pike in Wildrose, N.D., and was raised in
Southern Illinois, outside St. Louis. She married the love of her life, Joseph
Westerdahl February 26, 1938 in Chicago, where they raised their 5 children.
Dad died November 25, 1981. She moved to Brigham City in April 1984 to be near
family. She was a woman of deep Christian faith. She was a member of St.
Henry's Catholic Church, was a square dancer, volunteered in reading programs,
and enjoyed life. She lived near New Orleans before moving to Ogden.
She is survived by her children, Ruth Ann (Tom) Patton, Tucson; Kathleen
(Frank) Vito, Chicago;
Phyllis (John) Sucher, Ogden; Joseph Westerdahl, Brigham City; her 11
grandchildren, Theresa, Pam, Thomas Jr., Tony, Sharon, Frank, Kerri, Kelli,
Brian, Collin, Angela;
her 11 great-grandchildren, Robert, Jasmine, Thomas III, Brandon, Ian, Emma,
Alex, Andy, Emerald, Harrison, Andrew; and 1 great-great granddaughter,
Oceana. All of her Little Rascals were most dear to her. A memorial mass will
be held at St. Henry's Wednesday, July 17 at 10 a.m. The family thanks
everyone who helped care for Ruth this last while, especially the loving staff
at The Gardens.

BERNICE DUNCAN MITCHELL
CLINTON/BRIGHAM CITY   Bernice Duncan Mitchell, 84, passed away Sunday July
14, 2002 following surgery at the McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden.
She was born on December 25, 1917 in Roy, a daughter of William K. and Lydia
Robinson Duncan.
She married Clarence S. Mitchell on December 9, 1936 in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple.
Bernice graduated from Weber High School and worked for 24 years as a unit
manager in the Davis County School Food Service, retiring in 1983. She served
in many positions in the LDS Church and was a visiting teacher for 62 years.
She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers camps in Clinton and
Brigham City. Bernice crocheted 215 Afghans and hundreds of house slippers,
many baby dresses and baby booties, all of which she gave to family and
friends. She enjoyed working on family and community histories. She was a kind
and gracious person and will be loved and missed by her family and friends.
Her parents, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Surviving are her husband, Clarence, Brigham City; children and spouses; Bill
(Arlene) Mitchell, Brigham City; Nancy (Elden "Mick" ) Spencer, Marie (Brent)
Gardner, Syracuse; 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 18, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the
Clinton 17th Ward Chapel,1828 North 3000 West. Friends and family may call on
Wednesday at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West from 6 to 8 p.m. and
on Thursday at the Church from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Interment, Clinton City Cemetery.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com

ROSS JONES
BURLEY - Ross Jones, 79 year old Burley resident died Sunday, July 14, 2002,
at his home in Burley. He was born October 3, 1922, in Peterson, Utah, the
youngest of seven sons born to Robert Joseph and Joanna Dyan Taggart Jones. He
grew up in the Ogden and Corrinne, Utah area. He served in India during World
War II in the Army Air Corps servicing The Flying Tigers of General Chennault.
He married Rhodean Steggel and they were the parents of two sons, Randolph
Ross Jones and Wesley Bert Jones. They were later divorced. He married Roberta
Rasmussen on April 27, 1957, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. They were the parents of two sons, Paul
Edward Jones and Keith Ross Jones. During his life, Ross worked in many jobs
including insurance salesman, truck driver, asphalt mixer for Gordon Paving,
and as a delivery man for Klink's Florists. He was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta of Burley; a son, Paul Edward Jones of
Orem, Utah; two step sons, Stewart Tracy of Preston and Douglas Tracy of Utah;
a brother, Melvin Jones of Wendell; and numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and
three sons.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2002, at The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Burley 2nd, 4th & 10th Ward
Chapel, 515 East 16th Street, with Bishop Tim Harris, officiating. Burial will
be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2002, at the Brigham City Cemetery in
Brigham City, Utah, with military rites by . Friends may call at the Payne
Mortuary, 221 West Main Street in Burley on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
and at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral on Thursday.

Belinda Gay Howard
Tremonton, UT-Belinda Gay Howard, 44, passed away peacefully at her Tremonton
home on Friday, July 12, 2002. She was born July 22, 1957, in Gardena, CA, to
Donovan Earl and Verna Turnbow Howard. Belinda grew up in Southern California
and loved it there. She graduated from Anaheim High School and LDS seminary
where she participated in the choir. She moved to Utah at the age of 19 and
she has resided here ever since. She was a member of the LDS Church and had
served as a Primary Teacher.
Music was an important part of Belinda's life...she had a beautiful singing
voice and loved to play the guitar. She developed a great love for the Savior
and this love was felt as she sang for her family and friends who loved her
very much. She loved animals and children. Some of her happiest moments were
when she was with her cousins and nieces and nephews who lovingly referred to
her as "Aunt Minnie." She was a wonderful aunt, sister, daughter, and friend.
She is survived by her mother, Verna, Brigham City (formerly of Tremonton);
siblings, Robin (Guy) Salazar, China, Tami (Keith) Stockwell, Roy, and Donovan
(Sonja) Howard, Jr., Bear River City; a special life-long friend Shawna
(David) Eggli, Tremonton; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews
who loved her. Her father, Donovan E. Howard, Sr., and her grandparents Alden
and LaVee Turnbow preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2002, at the
Tremonton 5th Ward Chapel, 300 South Tremont St. Friends and family may call
on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rogers & Taylor Funeral
Home, 111 N. 100 E., Tremonton, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday prior
to services at the church. Burial will be in the Tremonton, Riverview
Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended online at www.rogersandtaylor.com. In lieu of
flowers the family would appreciate donations made in Belinda's name to help
defray funeral expenses.

GENE HARDY
BRIGHAM CITY - Loving Husband, Father, "Papa", Brother, and Son, Gene Hardy,
57, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2002 at McKay-Dee Hospital following
surgery for a brain tumor.
He was born on July 29, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona, the son of Melvin and Ada
Hardy.
Gene was an active member of the LDS church and served a mission to Chile from
1963 to 1965.
He married Maureen Kelly in Tucson, Arizona on October 7, 1966. They were
sealed along with their children, Karen, Kim, and Kevin in the Oakland Temple
on June 11, 1975.
Gene loved camping, animals, especially his horses (which he thought were
worthless until he got one), but most of all his family gatherings. He will be
remembered for his unique sense of humor. Gene loved being "Papa" to Austin,
Jordan, Caleb, Kylie and Marissa. They liked nothing better than going out to
the barn with him and feeding the horses.
He worked for the Southern & Union Pacific Railroad for 36 years, retiring May
of 2002.
Gene and Maureen lived in Tucson, Arizona. Roseburg, Oregon, Ogden, Utah and
then in Brigham City. He was loved by all who knew him and he leaves friends
from everywhere he lived.
Surviving are his wife, Maureen of Brigham City; three children, Karen Hardy
of Tucson, AZ; Kim (Darin) Campbell of Riverdale, Utah; Kevin (Joanna) Hardy
of Brigham City; his father, Melvin Hardy of Roseburg, OR; three sisters, Kay
Tano of Roseburg, OR; Kathy Egner of Salem, OR; Wendy Coltrin of Sandy, UT;
five grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Hardy.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Brigham City River Ward, 531 North 100 West.
Family and friends may call on Monday, July 15, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah
and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the River Ward Mission Fund, 531
North 100 West, Brigham City, Utah 84302
Send condolences to the family at gillpete@favorites.com.

VALERIE HARDMAN BURNETT
LOGAN Valerie Burnett, 86, of Logan, died peacefully at her home on Tuesday,
July 9, 2002. She was born May 2, 1916, in Mendon, Utah, the 2nd child of Gwen
Dolan and Lucille Bird Hardman. Her early years were spent in Mendon, Utah and
Arbon, Idaho. She graduated from South Cache High in 1934 and attended Brigham
Young University.
She married Carl Burnett on December 3, 1936 in the Salt Lake Temple. They
were blessed with two daughters. In 1939, they moved to Midvale, Utah, and
then to Brigham City in 1956. After retirement, she and Carl moved to Logan
and spent their winters in St. George.
She was an active member of the LDS Church where she served in the primary as
a teacher and counselor in the stake, Relief Society secretary and a visiting
teacher. She also served in the Brigham City Tabernacle Mission for 8 years.
She had a very strong testimony and love for the gospel.
She was a devoted wife and mother to her family her entire life. She was a
wonderful cook and a very efficient homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, handwork,
reading, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by two daughters, Gwen Oakeson (Ken), Brigham City, and Dalene
Hansen (Reid), Farmington; one brother, Russell Hardman, Pocatello, ID; and
two sisters, Lois Layne and LaDonna Plowman, Logan, UT; 8 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents,
one brother, and a grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2002, at
Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan. Friends and family may call
from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Brigham
City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at
www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.

Lloyd C. Robinette
BRIGHAM CITY   Lloyd C. Robinette, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 18 after
a short illness. He was the son of Edna Mary Davis and Charles Alonzo
Robinette. He was born and raised in Brigham City, Utah. He is survived by
four children, a son-in-law, nine grandchildren, and a special daughter-in
 law; Terry L. Robinette and her two children, Mary and Mark; Julie Ann
Robinette and Wayne Lurz and their two children, Casey and Brittany; Keith R.
and Teresa Cuch, and their children, David, Shayla and Joshua; and Matthew C.
Robinette, and his daughters, Zayla and Chloe. He is also survived by his
sister, Opal Robinette Fox, one niece, Sherril Matthews Reece, and three
nephews, Kenneth Lloyd Fox, Gary Fox and Keith Robinette.
At our father's request there will not be any services. His remains will be at
Brigham City Cemetery with his son, Casey. Please do not send flowers.
Remember our Dad's favorite saying, "Life goes on." The family would like to
give a special thanks to the staff of Pioneer Care Center and Hospice for
their loving care of our father.
Send condolences to www.myers-mortuary.com

Leslie (Les) V. Gomez
HARKER HEIGHTS, TX - Services for Leslie (Les) V. Gomez, 47, were held July 7,
at Crawford Bowers Chapel at St. Johns with the Rev. Steven Timmerman
presiding. He is buried at Belize City Cemetery.
Gomez died July 4, 2002, in Temple, TX. He was born on March 5, 1955, in
Belize City, TX. He was raised in Belize and attended St. John College.
Les was a sergeant in the Army and served in Desert Storm. He won an Army
Commendation Medal, an Army Achievement Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, a
National Defense Service Medal, an Air Medal, a NonCommissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon, an Army Service Ribbon and an Overseas
Service Ribbon.
He worked at Penske Towing from May 2000 to March 2002 and was a member of
Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 3892. Les lived in Harker Heights, TX, for four
years and attended Grace Christian Church.
Les is survived by his former wife, Kathleen Gomez of Brigham City, UT; four
sons: Edward Gomez of Fairbanks, AK; John Gomez and Timothy Gomez of Gulfport,
MS; Brian Gomez of Logan, UT; daughter, Megan Gomez of Brigham City; four
brothers: David, Michael, Norman, Roger; three sisters: Rosalee McNab,
Margaret, Jenny; six grandchildren.

Kenneth Ray McAnally
Willard - Kenneth Ray McAnally, 82, died Thursday July 18, 2002 of natural
causes. He was born June 4, 1920 in Coal Hill, Arkansas to William and Ruby
Collins McAnally.
Kenneth retired after working 37 years for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company.
He was active with the senior citizens and the spike club. He was a convert of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in1983 and active in the
Willard 3rd Ward as a High Priest. He enjoyed traveling, Jazz games, and spent
many hours volunteering at the senior center in Brigham.
He is survived by his adopted family Lewis and Cyndi Slot of Willard; Keleigh
and Troy Karlinsey and Nicole & Quinn Karlinsey both of Ogden. Tonya & Skip
Brinkley of MO; along with 7 grandchildren. Robert Brown of MI, and Kenneth
Brown of CA
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Hoyt D. McAnally who died
in WWII.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday July 20, 2002
at the Brigham City Cemetery, 300 East 300 South Brigham City, Utah. Friends
may call at the Myers Mortuary 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT on
Saturday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Richard Romney Madsen
BRIGHAM CITY   Richard R. Madsen, 55, returned to his Heavenly Father on July
20, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer
.He was born September 20, 1946, Richard was a gift to Victor Earl and
Elizabeth Romney Madsen. After graduating from Box Elder High School in 1964,
he attended Weber State University. There he met and married Loueda Marie
Allan. They were blessed with three children, Terry, Tonya, and Ty. Together
they shared 17 years. Rick later married Wendy Winward, together they spent 12
adventurous years.
His passion for fast cars lead him to building and racing off road dune
buggies. Throughout this career he was very accomplished and participated in
professionally sponsored, hill climbing, off road, sand, and street racing.
Rick also enjoyed a successful career in the Auto body and mechanics industry.
He became known, and was awarded for his talent in the restoration and
customizing of early model mustangs. Rick was loved by many and will be truly
missed.
He is survived by two sons Terry and Ty, a daughter Tonya; Grandsons Chase and
Anthony, Granddaughters Chelsea and Kenya, and a special friend, Dixie Jones.
She was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Elizabeth, and his brother
Alan.
A viewing will be held on Thursday July 25 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Family will be received from 12:00
to 12:45 p.m. before the Memorial Services which will be held on Saturday June
27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.

A very special appreciation goes to Tonya, Rob and Dixie for their love,
compassion and dedication.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

CONNIE LAVON ERDMANN HANSEN
BRIGHAM CITY   Connie LaVon Erdmann Hansen, beloved wife, aunt, relative and
friend passed away on Friday, July 19, 2002, at Meadowbrook/Peach Tree
Assisted Living in Brigham City, Utah.
She was born January 18, 1913, in Brigham City, Utah to Harvey Lester Erdmann
and LaVon Jones Erdmann.
On July 4, 1935, she married her faithful and loving companion of 67 years,
Henry Leland Hansen. They were married in their home by their lifelong friend,
Henry Nielson.
Connie was reared and educated in Brigham City, Utah. An avid fan of the Box
Elder Bees, she and Henry could always be seen cheering in the stands and
later on in life viewing football games from their car.
A devoted and loving wife to her husband, she was always by his side most
often working in their garden or tending to their orchard. She took great
pride in both and visitors always went home with a big box of fruit and
vegetables.
Besides Henry, Connie's greatest love in life was her flower garden. She
raised many varieties, but her favorite was her roses. They were huge and
absolutely gorgeous. Connie was raised on a farm west of Brigham City, which
probably accounts for much of her love and devotion to her plants.
She and her husband loved to travel and had visited the Caribbean, Hawaii and
most of the United States.
She will always be remembered for the humorous little songs her mother taught
her as a child and for her cute infectious laugh.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to Catarina, Lisa, Joe, Marie and
all of the staff at Peach Tree Assisted Living for the tender loving care they
gave to Connie. Also to Hospice for making the past two weeks so much easier
for us.
She is survived by her husband, Henry and nephews Jay Vard (Peggy) Hansen of
Tremonton, Utah; Roy and Cindy Davies of Willard, Utah and other nieces and
nephews.
Her parents and one brother, Harvey Erdmann Jr, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be on Monday, July 22, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call prior to
services 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
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Anna Iona Johnson Cefalo
BRIGHAM CITY - Anna Iona Johnson Cefalo, age 93, died Wednesday July 17, 2002
of natural causes. She was born January 3, 1909 in Brigham City, Utah to
Gertrude Marie Jacobsen and Hyrum L. Johnson. She graduated from Box Elder
High. She also Graduated from Weber College and Utah State University.
Iona was an elementary school teacher. She taught school at Boothe Valley,
Corrinne, Central, Mountain View, and Lake View schools.
On July 11, 1944, she married Genero P. Cefalo in Cambridge Massachusetts. The
marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
She was a member of the Lake View Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. During the years she had worked in Primary, Sunday School,
Young Women and Relief Society.
She had been a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for more than 50 years.
Iona enjoyed needlework, crocheting, and artwork. She loved nature and
gardening, especially beautiful flowers. Most of all she loved her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her three sons Robert Bruce (Carol) Cefalo, Ronald Gene
(Louise) Cefalo, Randall Lee (Debbie) Cefalo all of Brigham City; along with
16 grandchildren and many great- grandchildren. She is also survived by one
sister Dot Tingey of Sacramento, California.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, Joseph R.
Johnson and two sisters Hope Seely and Leah Josephson.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 Am on Saturday July 20, 2002 at the
Myers Mortuary 205 South 100 East Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call at the
Myers Mortuary Friday July 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30
to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Ross A. Eskelsen
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Ross A.
(Rossco) Eskelsen, 76, passed away July 23, 2002 from a long battle with
leukemia. Ross was born October 8, 1925 in Odgen, UT, to Arthur and Sara
Eskelsen.
Ross married Virginia Lee Johnson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 26,
1952. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary.
Ross worked for U & I Sugar Company for many years in West Jordan, UT,
Garland, UT, and Pasco, WA. After the closing of the sugar company, he then
worked for Tri-City Electric in Pasco, WA, until the company moved to
Sunnyside, WA. In 1989 he then went to work for The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints as a maintenance worker until he retired in 1999. Ross has
held various jobs with the LDS Church.
Ross' favorite hobbies were listening to his scanners, chasing fire
trucks and ambulances if they were nearby, bowling, yard work, and camping
with his children and grandchildren.
Ross is survived by his wife, Virginia; three children: Jacquie (Lynn) Parsons
of Olympia, WA, Wendy Eskelsen (long-time companion Lisa Ballantyne) of La
Sal, UT; Steve (Valerie) Eskelsen of Ballwin, MO; 10 grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter.
Ross was preceded in death by his mom and dad; two sisters, Ruth and Nora; and
a grandson, JD.
There will be a viewing Wednesday, July 31, from 6-8 p.m. and a funeral
service on Thursday, August 1 at 11 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior to the
services, at Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State State, Midvale, UT.
Burial will be at Murray City Cemetery, Murray, UT. Ross will be sorely missed
by all who knew and loved him.

LEON M. VAIL
ROY- Leon M. Vail, 66, returned home to his Father in Heaven on Saturday, July
27, 2002. He was surrounded by his loving family, who has been so kind and
caring to him through all of his illnesses. He died peacefully at the VA
Hospital, from complications following GI cancer surgery.
He was born December 7, 1935, Fairview, Wyoming to Marvin James and Elva
Florence Nielson Vail.
He shared many fond memories of Star Valley, Wyoming with his six siblings. At
the age of 10 his family moved to Brigham City, Utah. He attended Brigham City
Schools and graduated from Box Elder High School. He excelled in football,
basketball and baseball. He received All-State honors in all three sports.
He served in the Army National Guard Reserves for two years while attending
high school. He also served in the Untied States Army as a Corporal. His
duties included being on the ski patrol infantry in Fairbanks, Alaska during
the Korean conflict and also played on the Army baseball team. He received the
Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1956.
Leon married Barbara Jeppsen on April 6, 1957. And from that marriage had four
beautiful children. They were later divorced. On June 21, 1996 , he married
Susan Beazer in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity.
He was a member of the LDS Church and was a High Priest. He served in many
callings, his favorite being the High Priest Group Leader. He was a member of
the Cedar Crest Ward in the North Roy Stake. He loved attending the Temple,
doing temple work and serving others.
He retired from HAFB after 20 years of service. Leon attended Snow College and
Weber State College to fulfill his dream of being a Building Contractor. He
built homes in Brigham City, Utah and Coeur D Alene, Idaho.
To know Leon was to love him. His greatest achievement was the love he shared
with his family. He believed that all people should be happy and truly love
one another. He exemplified a Christ like life.
Leon is survived by his wife Susan, five children: Gary Vail, Ogden, Judi
(Cary) Isaacson, Layton, Sharon (Larry) Gallegos, North Ogden, Mary (Regina)
Vail, Layton and Jeff Able, Brigham City, one step daughter: Angie (Mike)
Wilson, one stepson: Robert (Rozalyn) Anderson. He is also survived by two
brothers: Wayne (Audrey) Vail, Blackfoot, Idaho, Dennis (Evelyn) Vail,
Clinton, and one sister: Marva Spiers, Brigham City, 22 grandchildren and many
nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Eva,
two brothers: Ornet and Donald, and one grandson: Tyler.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 12:00 Noon in the Brigham
City 1st Ward Chapel, 100 S. 236 E., Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on
Thursday from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery were military honors will be
accorded by VFW Post 1695.
Services under the direction of Myers Mortuary Brigham City.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

John Smith Stringham
John Smith Stringham, 65, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2002, at his home
in Provo, Utah, due to an extended illness.
John was born on June 20, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Briant Smith and
Hazel Sessions Stringham. He grew up in Clearfield, Utah, and graduated from
Davis High in 1955. John served an honorable full-time mission for the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in the Southwest Indian
Mission. He graduated from BYU in 1963. From 1960 to 1966, he served in the
Army Reserves. John married Jerolyn Peterson on May 29, 1962, in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple.
In 1977, John became a Realtor, where he became well known as a man of great
integrity and character and was referred to by many as "Honest John." He was a
man without guile. He finished his career working for Coldwell Banker West
Realty in Provo, Utah. Earlier this year, John turned over his business to his
son, Richard.
John accepted every Church calling ever extended to him, and he recently
served as bishop of his local ward for nearly five years. John was a faithful
husband, father, brother, and friend. He was loved and revered from his youth
by everyone who became acquainted with him.
John is survived by his wife, Jerolyn Peterson Stringham, all eight of their
children, two brothers, two sisters, and thirteen grandchildren. His parents
and one brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2002, at 11am at the
Edgemont North Stake Center, 4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, Utah. Friends and
family may call at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North,
Orem, Utah, on Wednesday, July 31, 2002, from 6-8pm, and at the Stake Center
on Thursday morning from 9-10:30am prior to the funeral services. Interment
will be at the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo.
In lieu of flowers, John requested that donations be made in his behalf to the
LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund, which assists less fortunate individuals
in gaining higher education.

DOROTHY W. ROBBINS
BRIGHAM CITY - Dorothy Wilson Robbins, 88, died July 27, 2002. Born April 14,
1914 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Kathleen Jamison Wilson. Dorothy
married Otis "Doak" Robbins 26 March 1932 in Riverside, California. He died
December 29, 1981.
She was a member of St. Henry s Catholic Church, was a Soroptimist and enjoyed
working with the Literacy Program. They owned and operated Robbins Bakery and
later Robbins Donut Shop in Brigham City for over forty years.
Survived by son, William Robbins, 6 grandchildren, William J. Robbins (Paula),
J Lynne Hatch (Kevin), Kathy Davis (Chris), Mary Ann Carabine (Steve),
Jennifer Kinard (Jeff), Jeffrey Robbins (Meisha), 23 great grandchildren and
three great great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at
the Brigham City Cemetery, 300 South 300 East.
Arrangements by Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City.

NED C. MARBLE
CORINNE - Ned Craner Marble, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 in
Logan, Utah.
He was born on November 7, 1912 in Provo, Utah, a son of Hyrum Lyman and Sarah
Emily Craner Marble.
Ned married Alice Deloris Nelson on December 21, 1934 in the Salt Lake Temple.
She preceded him in death on January 18, 1989.
He was a member of the Corinne 1st Ward where he was a high priest.
He loved to fish, hunt, camp, and travel and his dog, Tasha. His most favorite
thing to do is visit with people. Ned loved his family and was proud of his
heritage. Ned farmed most of his life and also worked at Thiokol, DDO,
Mosquito Abatement and Utah Onion.
Surviving are his five children, Duane (Della) Marble of Corinne; ReNee (Boyd)
Smith of Paradise; Reese (Dorothy) Marble of Bear River City; Irene (Dennis)
Fredrickson of Avon;
Janice (Curtis) Olsen of Paradise; 17 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren;
one sister, Afton Wood of Salt Lake City.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; one granddaughter, three brothers
and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with
Bishop John Ferry, officiating at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634
East 200 South, Brigham City
Family and friends may call on Sunday, July 28, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m.
Interment will be in the Corinne City Cemetery.

JACK JEROME HOLLAND
BRIGHAM CITY - Jack Jerome Holland, 82, returned home to his Father in Heaven
and his parents on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at his home in Brigham City.
He was born on July 5, 1920 in Bear River City, Utah, a son of John Henry and
Edith Rose Holland.
Jack served in the US Army during World War II receiving an honorable
discharge.
He married Nondus Larsen Holland and they later divorced. He then married
Virginia Collie and they were later divorced.
Jack was known as a Jack of all trades, carpenter, sheep herder, mechanic,
laborer. He spent most of his working career working for Merrill s Lumber
Company. He loved to fish, hunt, garden and tell stories and sing to his
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was known as a modern day Doctor
Dolittle because of his love of raising animals. He will be remembered for his
cheerful disposition and his loving laughter by those of us who knew and loved
him.
Surviving are one son, Michael (Karen) Holland of Honeyville; two step
daughters, Trina Gonzales of Tremonton; Tamara Mecham of Brigham City; one
step son, Sean Beckstead of Willard; 14 grandchildren; seven sisters; Faye;
Dorothy; Connie; Betty; Mary; Darlene and Kathleen and one brother, Max
Holland and many nieces and nephews.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Richard Holland, and
one sister.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah.
Family and friends may call on Friday, July 26, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the mortuary.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery, where military honors will
be accorded by the VFW Post 1695 Honor Guard.

BEULAH IRENE FRANCIS
BRIGHAM CITY - Our beloved Beulah Irene Anderson Francis returned home to her
Father in Heaven on Friday, July 26, 2002.
She was born September 28, 1924 in Scofield, Utah, to Archibald Arthur and
Mary Elizabeth Wright Anderson.
She married John (Jack) P. Francis on November 20, 1944 and later had three
wonderful children, Bill, Renee and Even.
Beulah enjoyed her rose garden, sewing, crocheting, baking, and most of all
spending time and playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, John P. (Jack) of Brigham City; two sons, Bill
(Joan) Francis of Smithfield; Keven (Naomi) Francis of Richmond; one daughter,
Renee Stone of Clinton; twelve grandchildren, six great grandchildren and two
brothers and two sisters.
She was preceded in death by one sister, and three brothers.
Her family wishes to extend a special thanks and express their gratitude to
the hospice team, especially Kathleen and Meta and also to her daughter, Renee
and her granddaughter, Heidie for taking special care of her during her last
month her on earth. We all love you, and will miss you deeply!
Funeral services will be on Monday, July 29, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah.
Family will meet friends on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at the
mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery

ELISABETH "LUCY" COPPIN
BOUNTIFUL/BRIGHAM CITY- Elisabeth "Lucy" Schinkel Coppin, 93, passed away
Tuesday, July 30, 2002 in Bountiful, Utah of old age.
She was born August 31, 1908, in Utrecht, the Netherlands, to Jan Schinkel and
Wilhemina Brouwer. Sole LDS convert of her family, she came to Utah in 1930.
Lucy married Thomas Frank Coppin in the Salt Lake Temple, November 16, 1932.
She lived in Salt Lake, Provo and Brigham City where her husband was in the
automobile business, and since 1992 lived in assisted living in Bountiful.
Frank died in 1994.
They had four children; Margaret Rose (deceased), Thomas Don (Joanne), David
Frank (Kathy), and Patrick Jan (Ann). Frank and her three sons served missions
to her native Holland.
She anguished over the prolonged illness and eventual death of her daughter,
took pride in her sons, and relished over 50 years of close friendship with a
close group of former missionaries to the Netherlands and their wives. She had
wonderful friendships in Provo and Brigham City. She was an excellent cook,
catering to her husband's tastes and loved making rolls for others out of
friendship and service.
Lucy retired her bicycle and learned to drive at the age of 44, golf at age
46, and was active in civic affairs. She served in various church callings and
supervised countless ward dinners. As her health slowly declined, she remained
mentally sharp until near the end and had a great sense of humor.
She is survived by her three sons: 12 grandchildren, and 15
great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary
Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah.
Friends may call on Saturday from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
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