OBITS: Box Elder News Journal, Apr 2003; 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 ANNE ABEL Brigham City Anne Barbara Jean Abel, 26, while in the arms of her loving husband, she returned peacefully to her Father in Heaven, on April 2, 2003, after having a long hard battle with Cancer. She fought a courageous, valiant battle with her family by her side. She never lost her loving charitable attitude for others even when she struggled, she was always more concerned about the welfare of those around her. She touched everyone she came in contact with and was deeply loved by all her nieces and nephews whom she loved as her own children, they loved to stay at Aunt Anne s home more than their own. Anne was born June 6, 1976 in Aberdeen, Scotland a daughter of Allan Inglis and Dorothy Campbell Watt. She married her sweetheart Chad Dennis Abel on March 29, 1997 in Dundee, Scotland. Anne was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had been a primary teacher and served as primary secretary. She worked at Shopko at the service desk. Surviving are her husband, Chad, Brigham City; sister; Beth Murphy; father; Allan Inglis Watt; sisters; Rae Watt, Susan Watt, Dorothy Watt, and brother; Brian (Gillian) Watt, Dundee, Scotland; father and mother-in-law; Dennis and Karen Abel; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Alicia & Scott Singleton; nieces; Raonaid Watt, Taylor Watt; Gabrille Watt, Bailey Singleton; nephews; Connan Watt, Harris Watt, Rael Watt, Zacharey Singleton, McKade Singleton & Keelan Singleton. She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Allan Watt and Auntie Jean Miller. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 7th Ward Chapel, 523 North 100 West, Brigham City. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Anne Abel donation account at Zions Bank, 98 North Main, Brigham City. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com (Click on Obituary) MAX R. MILLAR BRIGHAM CITY Max Ralph Millar, 73, died Tuesday evening April 1, 2003 at Pioneer Care Center in Brigham City, UT. He was born June 14, 1929 in Preston, Idaho a son of Ralph Norman and Veda Barrett Millar. Max married Elva Larsen on April 21, 1957 in Cub River, Idaho and 3 months later they were sealed for time and all Eternity in the Logan Temple. The family has resided in Brigham City since 1969. Max went on a LDS Mission to Missoula, Montana and Casper, Wyoming and after was drafted into the Army in 1952 where he was sent to Fort Ord, California. In Preston, Idaho he was a Stake Missionary. Max has been an active member in the church all his life. He was a Scout Leader. He was called to the Pioneer Care Center Branch in 1982 as a First Councilor in the Sunday School. He was later called to be a priesthood advisor, teaching a priesthood class. He had been a dedicated branch teacher for 20 years. He is survived by his wife; Elva, two daughters; Melodee Burgener (Jeff Taylor), Salt Lake City, UT; Annette (Zane) Clark, Clarkston, UT; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Max was loved by all that knew him; all spoke of him with a golden tongue. He was always a man of great faith, virtue, understanding, humility and kind to all. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 5, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. Friends may call Friday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Franklin, Idaho Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com BETTY L. MARTIN BRIGHAM CITY Betty Lou Holland Martin, 76, passed away April 6, 2003 at her home. She was born August 20, 1926 in Bear River City, UT a daughter of John H. and Edith Rose Holland. Betty married Carl W. Martin in 1951. She worked as a nurse at Bushnell Hospital during the war. She also worked at Alex Caf‚ and Bert s Caf‚ and in Faster Care for the State of Utah. Betty is survived by her son; Carl Martin, CA; five grandchildren; Jennifer Gusmus, shelly Shupe, Billy Stone, Jr., Chris Martin and Bonnie Martin and nine great-grandchildren; brother and sisters; Max Holland, Joshua Tree, CA; Mary Davis, Little, Mtn; Faye Larsen, Brigham City; Dorothy Bessinger, Tremonton; Connie Hall, Brigham City; Darlene Poppleton, Logan; Kathleen Fletcher, Brigham City; her best friends Ruby Brown, and Nondus Holland. Preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Kathleen Stone; two brothers and one sister. Graveside services will be Friday, April 11, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brigham City Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, April 11, 2003 from 11:00 to 12:40 p.m. at her home, 37 North 300 West, Brigham City, Utah. Under the direction of Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com (Click on Obituaries). THEODORE DL IVY BRIGHAM CITY, UT / PARAGOULD, AR -Theodore Donald Leonard Ivy, 79, passed away peacefully April 8, 2003 at his daughter and favorite son-in-laws home in Brigham City, UT. He spent his final days joking with and being comforted by grand-daughter Tammy along with her supportive friend Melanie. Theodore was one of four sons born to Robert Cecil Ivy and Lillie Pearl Ann Yates. He was born August 30, 1923, in Honersville, Mo. He was survived by his wife Lola Francis whom he married in 1992, as well as his daughter Pearl L. (Kent) Brailsford and son Charles Larry (Carol) Ivy. Theodore also left behind many loving step-children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Theodore devoted his life to the five children and their subsequent families he had with his first wife, Bertha Madolene. Theodore and Bertha s marriage ended in divorce and years later he married Earlene Willis who passed away to diabetes. Theodore was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, three children and two grand children. Theodore began his adult life by serving the U.S. Army during World War II until he was honorably discharged due to injuries incurred while on active duty. Theodore was a man of many trades and his quick-mind and willingness to take on a new adventure led him to many different areas, from the shipyards to the railroads, Theodore was always able to contribute in a positive manner. In his personal life, he was referred to as Ted or Teddy by those who knew him well. He had a lot of love to give and did so freely with his family and as a result has left behind many fond memories. He is best remembered by family members as being loving, happy and always there when you need him. He was never to busy for you and you never doubted his love or that his concern was genuine. Theodore was a member of the Southern Baptist Church. He preferred to fill his times of leisure by spending time with family, camping and fishing. One of his most precious memories are of him and wife Lola sitting on the porch, making small talk and enjoying each other s company. Theodore always enjoyed being around people, he loved to entertain others with his stories and made friends no matter where he traveled. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Memorial services will be Saturday April 12, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E. Brigham City. Friends may call Friday, April 11, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30 to 9:50 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Providence Cemetery in AR. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary .com THOMAS DEE EARL BRIGHAM CITY- Thomas DeVere Dee Earl, 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 3,2003 at Pioneer Care Center. He was born in Cardston, Alberta, Canada on July 3, 1929 a son of George and Bernice Earl. Dee married Faun Grant on November 13, 1948 in Brigham City, Utah, and later they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan Temple. Dee lived a wonderful life full of many experiences. He had many professions, beginning with the family business of Earl s Service Center, to a police officer, a jailer, a Thiokol Security Guard, and more. He also served on the Brigham City Fire Department for 22 years, holding many positions, including Fire Chief. After retiring, Dee spent much of his time helping to hold down a stool at Digger s Shop. Surviving are his wife; Faun, two sons; Charles (May) Earl; Michael (Rebecca) Earl; one daughter; Kathleen (Jerry) Peterson, all of Brigham City; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his two brothers. He was preceded in death by two sisters, an infant son, and two grandsons. All who were close to Dee understand that he was a caring man with a sly sense of humor, never afraid to say what he thought, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Honeyville Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Mortuary. Send Condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Clarence Biddle Collinston/Brigham City: Clarence "Lamar" Biddle, 74, died April 1, 2003, at the Pioneer Care Center in Brigham City. He was born July 26, 1928, in Collinston, Utah, the son of Clarence Reginal and Melva Isabelle Hancey Biddle. He began elementary school in Collinston in 1935 and later went to live at the American Fork Training School. There he took some wood working classes and would help milk the cows morning and night on the school farm. He enjoyed making wood items for his mother. He returned home to Collinston after four years and began working for Bill Potter and John Potter on their farms. He retired from Archibald Ford in Tremonton after thirty years. He enjoyed operating his C. B. Radio and went by the handle of "Limpy". He is survived by his brothers, Winston Jay Biddle of Tremonton; Sidney Alma (Camilla) Biddle of Garland; his sister, Maurine (William) Goss of Brigham City. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Guy Odell Biddle, and a stepbrother Doyle Fergus. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton. Friends may call Thursday, April 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, April 4th from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Beaver Dam Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at: www.rogersandtaylor.com Walter Crooks Walter B. Crooks, age 82, of Gilbert, AZ, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2003. Mr. Crooks, a former resident of Ogden and Brigham City, Utah and Pahrump, NV, was born in Norwich, CT on June 20, 1920. Walter was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy in Connecticut and Brown University in Rhode Island. He was also a member of the Longmeadow, MA, Masonic Lodge, a Navy veteran of WWII, retired math teacher and coach at Sunset Junior High. He was preceded in death by his sister Peg and son Clinton. He is survived by his loving wife Pauline Larsen, daughter Susan (Thomas) Neville and son, Dr. Leland (Karen) Crooks. Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 19, at Leavitt Mortuary in Ogden, Utah. Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care handled the arrangements. Theron A. Jones TWIN FALLS, ID - Theron A. Jones, 87 of Twin Falls, ID passed away Saturday, April 5, 2003 at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. Theron was born October 10, 1915 in Yost, UT the son of Ervin and Malinda Tracy Jones. He was raised in Stanrod, UT attending schools there. Theron served in the U.S. Navy during WWII for 3 1/2 years. He received a personal letter from the Secretary of the Navy after his discharge. After the war he worked as a carpenter for 31 years in California, Washington, Oregon and Utah. He retired in 1978 and moved to Idaho from Coos Bay, Oregon. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union and the American Legion. Theron is survived by one brother, Arlo (Atha) Jones of Dillon, MT; two sisters, Nelda Montgomery of Yost, UT and LeOra Jones of Cedar City, UT and two sister-in-laws, Shirley Jones of Twin Falls, ID and Beth Jones of Malta,ID. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Harold, Clifford and Merle, and one brother-in-law Yale Montgomery. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM, Friday, April 11, 2003 at the Brigham City Cemetery in Brigham City, UT. Friends and family may call from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Olsen-Myers Funeral Home, 205 South First East in Brigham City the day of the service. Funeral arrangements and services are under the direction of White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park" in Twin Falls, ID. DOLORES H. PRICE OGDEN Dolores Holst Price, 74, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2003 in Ogden, Utah of heart failure. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Brigham City, Utah, the eldest daughter of Ross Laconius and Edith Andersen Holst. She grew up in Brigham City where she graduated from Box Elder High in 1947. She attended Weber College, then Utah State Agricultural College (Now Utah State University) and graduated in 1951, with a bachelor s degree in education. Following graduation, she taught physical education and biology at Bear River High until her marriage to David Robert Price in the Logan L.D.S. Temple on December 28, 1953. After a honeymoon trip through California, Arizona and Texas, the couple returned to Utah, where David finished his education. They lived one year in Grantsville, Utah then moved to Salt Lake City where Dolores taught at West High School. While in Salt Lake City, they were blessed with three children. In 1960, the family moved to Boise, Idaho, where Dolores raised the children, filled a variety of callings in the L.D.S. church, and worked as a substitute teacher. After David s retirement, they moved to Ogden, Utah in 1995. Always active and vital, Dolores enjoyed gardening and produced beautiful flowers. She was an avid collector with her latest mania being collecting Beanie Babies. She also loved golf, reading, traveling, and especially, being a grandmother. She served as an Ogden Temple worker and volunteered as a teacher s assistant at H. Guy Child s Elementary School. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David; her children: Julie Anne Price, of Salt Lake City; Cindy Sue (John) Helmick, of Eugene, Oregon; Kenneth David (Kimberly) Price, of Boise, Idaho; and her seven grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Robert R. Holst, of Brigham City and her sister, Glenna (Lynn) Andersen, of Sandy. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City Cemetery, 300 East 300 South, Brigham City, Utah. In case of inclement weather, services will be at the Gillies Funeral Chapel. Family viewing will be held from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah. Email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com WILLIAM J. GOSS BRIGHAM CITY- William Jay Goss, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at Pioneer Care Center. He was born on October 17, 1929 in Brigham City, Utah the son of Archibald James and Mary Alberta Pulsipher Goss. William married Maurine Biddle on May 22, 1954 in Collinston, Utah. He served in the Army from 1948 to 1952. William is a member of the Brigham City 8th Ward. He retired from Hill Air Force Base after 40 years, which included his military service. William s favorite things to do were golfing, hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife; Maurine, children; Tim Goss, Kenneth (Linda) Goss, Leonard (Julieanne) Goss, Susan Yates, Norman Goss, Roger (Shannon) Goss, Douglas (Cheryl) Goss, 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, brother; Leland (Nancy) Goss, Cyril (Della) Goss, sister; Melba Jean (Jack) Reeves. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; James A. Goss and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 12 Noon at the Brigham City 8th Ward Chapel, 139 East 300 North, Brigham. Friends may call on Friday April 11, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Saturday from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be at the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Pamela Sorensen Our sweet, kind Pamela passed away April 17, 2003, following a courageous battle with a brain tumor. Although her influence will remain forever, her leaving us was far too soon. She was born on October 2, 1951, to William Connor and Betty Ann Stairs, in Inglewood, California. She grew up in California, moving numerous times throughout her childhood. She graduated from Hart High School in 1969, and attended Cypress College in California for two years. While in college, she attended LDS Institute under Haus Marble of Garland, Utah, where she received the Spiritual Special award. Pamela joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in her late teens. She started attending a singles ward where she met Jeffry Dale Sorensen, also a recent convert. They were married on January 15, 1972 and were later sealed in the Los Angeles LDS Temple for time and all eternity. They moved to Wellsville, Utah in 1978 and have called it home ever since. They were blessed with six beautiful children and five darling grandchildren. Pamela s life was her family. She was always the first to plan our get-togethers, and loved to have fun, and laugh with us all. Being around Pam was always an absolute joy. She loved having her kids together for dinner and playing games. Pam adored and delighted in her grandkids, and would spend countless hours reading them stories and singing them songs. They are memories that will last a lifetime. She was a great example of compassion to her family as she cared full time for Dale s father for three years, while he slowly died of dementia. Pamela was an active member of the LDS church, serving in numerous callings in Relief Society, Primary, and most recently as Young Women s President, where she loved being with the youth of the church. She was always happy and willing to serve. Pamela was always busy selflessly serving others. She was an active member of the Lions Club, and was always thinking of ways they could help and serve those in our community. She loved canning food from her garden, and making her kids clothes when they were younger. In the last several years before her illness, she became actively involved in gathering genealogy of her family, and taking the names to the temple. We are sure they had a grand reunion when she reached the other side. Children were always a great joy to Pam. While her own kids were young, she opened her heart to many others, babysitting in her home. Sign language was something Pamela learned at a young age, and she enjoyed using this skill while working with the kids at Hill Crest Elementary as a sign language interpreter. Other employment included Wellsville Elementary and Willow Valley Middle School where she was a cook. Pamela enjoyed the many friendships she built while working with these ladies. Pamela was a genuinely good person who accepted and loved people for who they were. During her illness we could still see the love she had for us when we looked into her gentle eyes. We know that our lives have truly been blessed by her presence. For her, we are thankful that her worrying and suffering have ended. For her family and friends, we can only remember how it used to be and contemplate what might have been. There will always be an emptiness in our hearts that we will try to fill with our priceless memories, while we anxiously await the day when we shall meet again. Pamela is survived by her husband Dale, of Wellsville, daughters Michele (Don) Olsen, of Logan, Karen Sorensen, of Salt Lake City, Leslie (Todd) Flygare, of Logan, Jessica Sorensen, of Wellsville, Joann Sorensen, of Wellsville, a son, Bryce Sorensen, of Wellsville, and a step-son, Jeffry Sorensen, Jr. of Vancouver, WA.; her mother, Betty Stairs of Sherman Oaks, CA.; two sisters, Susan (Bruce) Searls of Apple Valley, CA and Melinda (Van) Stover of Hawthorne, CA. and a brother, Bill (Cindy) Stairs of Apple Valley, CA. She is also survived by her five grandchildren and three nieces. Pamela is preceded in death by her father, William Stairs, a sister Paula Stairs, and her in-laws Edgar and Edith Sorensen. The family wishes to pay a special thanks to Sandy Peterson, Pam s personal caretaker, and all the wonderful nurses and everyone who helped make Pamela s last few years comfortable, and which also allowed us to keep her with us in our home. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 21, 2003, at 12:00 noon at the Wellsville 7th Ward located at 660 South 100 West, Wellsville, with Bishop Gary Bates conducting. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6 until 8 at the same location, and Monday from 10:40 until 11:40 at the church prior to services. Burial will be in the Wellsville City Cemetery. Arrangement by Gillies Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, Utah CLAIR I. RASMUSSEN BRIGHAM CITY Clair I. Rasmussen, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2003 in Brigham City. He was born November 30, 1924 in Wellsville, UT a son of Parley and Mary Rasmussen. Clair married Zelda Mae Tracy on May 23, 1947 in Brigham City, UT. She passed away October 27, 1998. He later married Nora Holmes Harmon on March 9, 2002 in Brigham City, UT. He served in the US Navy, where he was honorably discharged. He then discovered his love for airplanes and went to work at Hill Air Force Base as a supervisor over the aircraft. He retired in 1980. After this, he pretended to work at the Ford dealership in downtown Brigham City where he loved to pitch quarters and on occasion try to sell a car. He was a member of the LDS Church and he had served as a Home Teacher in the Brigham City 16th Ward. Clair loved vacationing with his girls and often said, that if he would have known grandchildren were this much fun, he would have had them 1st. Surviving are his wife; Nora, daughters; Shawnae Henderson, Debra (Rich) Braegger, step-daughters; Holli (Mitch) Nelsen, Heidi Harmon, grandchildren; Sherrone, Shastadawn, Shantel Braegger, Keely, Mollee Henderson, great-granddaughter; Adyson Singletary, step-grandchildren; Austin, Alex, Joe, Zac Nelsen, Kyler and McKenzie Harmon, brother; Richard Rasmussen, Chicago and Sister; LaDean Mapcontonio, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Zelda, two brothers, and two sisters. Funeral Services will be Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 12 Noon at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded by VFW Post 1695. WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA!! Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com SARAH FERN MELDRUM BRIGHAM CITY- Sarah Fern Meldrum, 72, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2003 at her home in Brigham City of a long battle with colon cancer. She was born July 23, 1930 in Hillard, Wyoming the second of seven daughters of Lawren Insley and Bessie Martin Meldrum. Fern was a member of the L.D.S. Church and very active in relief Society as a visiting teacher, greeter and other activities. In her earlier years she was active in doing temple work. She was a loving caregiver of compassionate service to family, neighbors and friends. Fern enjoyed doing embroidery and crochet work. She made at least 50 pieces a year and has been doing so far 40 years. Most of it she gave away to family and friends and for wedding gifts. She made quilts for all her nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews as well as children she had cared for. Fern is survived by sisters; Verla (Lawrence) Green and Jane Meldrum of Brigham City; Lorraine (John) Abrams of West Point; Ruth Staker of Farr West; Virginia (Ronald) Maw; of Clinton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Carol. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT with Bishop Alvin Lemon Conducting. Friends may call on Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary. The family wishes to express appreciation to Dr. Jan Ashdown, Utah Heritage Hospice, especially Deej, Jean, Kami and Merri. From all the children you have mothered including sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. WE LOVE YOU!! Interment will be in the Washington Heights Memorial Park, in Ogden, Utah. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com NONA LYNNE MAY BRIGHAM CITY Nona Lynne May, 68, passed away Monday, April 21, 2003 at her home. She was born May 12, 1934 in Baker, Oregon a daughter of F. Orlin and Laura Liona Rees May. She was an RN and was employed at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City for many years. She was kind and generous to a fault and always championed the under dog. She was an avid reader. Surviving are her brother; Frank (Janie) May, Farmington, UT; Sister; Anna Laura May Trunnell, Provo, UT. She was preceded in death by her Parents, two brothers; Daniel Rees May and Richard Hugh May. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call Saturday from 8:30 to 8:45 a.m. at Myers Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com GARLAND (JIM) LAMERE Brigham City Garland Clarence (Jim) Lamere peacefully passed away on April 20, 2003. Jim was born October 10, 1930 in Concord, Vermont to Clarence Rodney Lamere and Gladys May Daniel. After graduating from high school, Jim enlisted in the Air Force in 1950. While stationed in Weisbaden, Germany he met and married Klara Scholl. Together they had 2 daughters Linda and Nancy, and one son, David. Upon completion of his military service, he returned to Massachusetts where he graduated with honors from University of Massachusetts with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The family moved to Utah in 1962 where Jim was an Engineer with Thiokol where he was very instrumental in the Space Shuttle program until his retirement in 1987. Jim loved his family more than anything else, always willing to be there for his three children, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He also had a great love for the game of golf and skiing. Surviving are his wife, daughters, Michael (Linda) Hemmert of Brigham City, Nancy Bond of Harrisville and David Lamere of Roy. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren and one sister, Phyllis Wright of North Carolina. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one great grandchild. The Lamere family expresses their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at the Brigham City Community Hospital. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at 12 Noon at the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded by VFW Post 1695. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Wednesday from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m. at the Mortuary. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to Make A Wish Foundation . Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com MARGARET A. HILLAM BRIGHAM CITY Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret Andersen Hillam, 86, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 18, 2003. She was born on September 14, 1916 in Hyrum, Utah, a daughter of Joseph W. and Carrie Thorsen Andersen, the youngest of ten children. Summers were spent in Arco, Idaho on her father s ranch. She attended school in Hyrum and graduated from South Cache High School in 1935. Later the family moved to Logan where she attended Utah State University. While there she met Clark M. Hillam. They were married September 4, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. Their first years together in California and Salt Lake City. In 1945 they moved to Brigham City where they raised their family. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Margaret served in various capacities, and especially enjoyed her callings with the youth. She and her husband served as ordinance workers in the Ogden Temple. In March 1989 they were called to serve in the Tulsa Oklahoma Mission. She served as a Relief Society visiting teacher up to the time of her death. She was a life long member of the Ladies Community Club and served as president. She was also a member of the Civic Improvement Club. Margaret loved to golf and was a member of the Ladies Golf Association. Margaret s greatest love was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.. She is survived her husband, Clark of Brigham City; one son, Dr. Joseph D. (Marilyn) of Perry; one daughter, Marcia (Jay) Stuart of Brigham City; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Eight brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 12 Noon in the Forest Hills Ward Chapel, 25 North 300 East, Brigham City. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gillies Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City and on Thursday at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, PLEASE donate to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund, c/o Bishop Andrew Allen, 1056 Beecher Avenue, Brigham City, Utah 84302. Email condolences to the family @ www.gilliespetersen.com OWEN DENTON CALDWELL BRIGHAM CITY Owen Denton Caldwell, 97, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 21, 2003 at the home of his niece, Melba Stevens of causes incident to age. He was born on March 14, 1906 in Vernal, Utah, a son of Thomas Jefferson and Juliaette Perry Caldwell. He was the 8th of eleven children and was the last of his generation to die. He attended school in Vernal. From an early age, he was a hard worker on the farm and as a sheepherder in the mountains. As a young man he served in the US Army in the Hawaiian Islands. Owen married Ethel Elizabeth Britt on September 27, 1938 in Vernal, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on March 15, 1986. He worked for Armour Company in Spokane, Washington as a meat cutter. He retired from the meat company on April 1, 1971. After living in Spokane for 29 years, he and Ethel purchased a home in Brigham City. They served an LDS mission to the New Mexico-Arizona mission, serving with the Navajo Indians. After their mission, they returned to Brigham City and worked with the Indian Ward at the Intermountain Indian School for nine years. Owen was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings through the years, especially enjoying home teaching. He has been a member of the Brigham City 16th Ward. Through the years, he and Ethel always enjoyed gardening. After Ethel s death he continued to keep beautiful gardens. He lived with his great niece, Naomi Miles, where he continued to work in their yard until he was 95. They loved to travel, especially when visiting friends and relatives out of state. He had many friends through the years. Owen and Ethel blessed many lives through their generosity. He is survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2003 at 12 Noon at the Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch , 1718 Combe Road, Ogden, Utah. Friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Gillies Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah. In lieu of flowers PLEASE send donations to the Primary Children s Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 58249, Salt Lake City, Utah 84158-0249 Email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com Arlene June Martin Astle HUMBOLDT, NEVADA -- Arlene June Martin Astle, 76, passed away April, 22, 2003 in Brigham City. She was born April 19, 1927 in Winnemucca, Nevada to Lawrence H. Martin and Lizzie Burns Shipley Martin. She married Myrle D. Astle May 9, 1944 in Winnemucca. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on September 26, 1959. She is survived by her husband, Myrle, and her children, Sheryl (Chester) Milburn, Spanish Fork; Les (Lois) M. Astle, Laketown; Larry (Janine) M. Astle, Smithfield; Jan Astle, Brigham City; Blair M. (Ruby) Astle, Las Vegas, NM; Shauna (Don) Lucero, Winnemucca, NV; June (Bob) Hartley, Willard; Kelvin M. Astle, Reno, NV.; and Alden M. (Sandy ) Astle, Humboldt, NV. She also had 26 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. EDITH P. PATHAKIS SALT LAKE CITY - Our beloved, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Edith Pulsipher Pathakis, 96, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Salt Lake City, of causes incident to age. Edith was born March 13, 1907, in Brigham City, Utah, the 9th of 14 children to William and Caroline Wight Pulsipher. She married Andrew D. Pathakis (Andy the Baker) on September 26, 1928, in Pocatello, Idaho. Andy preceded her in death. Edith was loved by all and touched the lives of many. She worked with her husband in their bakery (Liberty Bakery) in Brigham City, and upon moving to Salt Lake City, she worked until retirement at ZCMI. She sincerely enjoyed working with people and was well remembered by many. She loved her brothers and sisters and tried her best to keep in contact with them and remember the happy times they had together. She regretted being the last Pulsipher, feeling her younger brothers and sisters should have had that honor. She is survived by her daughter, ReNae (Kent) Knudson, a son, Ted (Carlene) Pathakis, and daughter-in-law, Karma L. Pathakis all of Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Her husband, a son, Andrew Dean Pathakis, a grandson, Richard Wayne Pathakis and 13 brothers and sisters, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 28, 2003 at 12 Noon at the Gillies Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call on Monday from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. JESSELYN A. EAVES BRIGHAM CITY - Jesselyn Ariel Eaves, 8, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at the Brigham City Hospital. She was born November 25, 1994 in Birmingham, Alabama a daughter of Harold Ray and Evelyn Bird Stebbing Eaves. Jesselyn was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved primary especially singing time, she sang with the organ. Jesselyn loved to take rides and loved the sun. She attended the Ogden School for the deaf and blind. For everyone who knew Jesselyn, she was indeed a miracle child. She is survived by her parents, Harold and Evelyn; sisters; Brandy Lynnel (Jeff) Emmons; Jessica Rebekah Eaves, both of Layton, UT; Rachael Annette Eaves; and brother; Isaac Nathanael Eaves, both of Brigham City, UT; grandparents; June Eaves; Robert and Elsie Stebbing. She was preceded in death by a brother, Micah Jeremiah Eaves. Funeral services will be Friday, May 2, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Forest Hills Ward Chapel, 25 North 300 East, Brigham City, UT. Friends may call on Friday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Craig S. Jorgensen SYRACUSE, UTAH-Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother and Husband, Craig S. Jorgensen, 60, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2003 at home due to complications from open heart surgery. Craig was born October 18, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, the third of four children to Roland and Ann Jorgensen. Craig married his truest love of all time, Ada Marie Florence, on August 22, 1975. They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Odgen LDS Temple April 29, 1977. Craig served actively for his country as an Electronics Mechanic in the United States Naval Reserves from Dec. 12, 1965 to Sept. 25, 1969. He received a National Defense Service Medal while serving in the Navy. He served an LDS mission to Ireland. For the last 37 years, he worked as an Electronic Integrated System Mechanic at Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, Utah. Craig held many church callings and was a leader to many. He served as High Priest Group Leadership counselor, Counselor in the Elder's Quorum, Scout Master, High Priest, and Sunday School Teacher. Craig is survived by his wife, Ada Marie, his daughters, Danielle, Jennifer and Kristy, his sons, Bryan, and Eric, his son-in-law, Chris, his daughter-in-law, Atsuko, his grandchildren, Megumi, Madeline and Liam, and his brothers, Dallas and Paul. He was preceeded in death by his brother, Wayne and his grandson, Takeshi. Friends and family may call on Thursday, May 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a viewing at Lindquist Mortuary at 1867 N. Fairfield Road in Layton, Utah. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9 at 11 a.m., a viewing will be held with funeral services to follow from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Walnut Grove Ward 2679 S. 1000 W. in Syracuse, Utah. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetary. Ralph G. Stewart BRIGHAM CITY - Ralph G. Stewart, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 15, 1917, in Snowball, Searcy, Arkansas, a son of Dallas Greenberry and Pearl Thomas Stewart. Ralph served his country in the Army from 1942 to December15, 1944. He married Leola Iverson on September 11, 1943, in Logan, UT. He retired from Fife Rock Products in 1982. Ralph loved, raised and trained horses. Surviving are his wife Leola; children, Lynn (Sue) Stewart, Bountiful, UT; Marla (Brian) McKellar, Roy, UT; seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a brother, Bill (Shirley) Stewart. Funeral services were held Friday, May 2, at Myers Mortuary Chapel. Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded by VFW Post # 1695. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com George R. Hacking BRIGHAM CITY - George Robert Hacking, 88, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2003, in Brigham City. He was born January 7, 1915, in Vernal, Utah, a son of James Clair and Harriet Bodily Hacking. George married Mary Grant June 25, 1937, in Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was active in the LDS Church, he served in many positions including High Council and Bishop. George was self-employed most of his life and owned and operated George's Tire Store. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and most of all being with his family. Surviving are his wife, Mary; children: Margaret (Jack) Pounder, Brigham City; Grant (Annette) Hacking, Puerto Rico; David (Marilee) Hacking, Brigham City; Maryelen (David) Brown, Pleasant Valley, NY; 19 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; and a brother, Duane (Lucille) Hacking, Wellton AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, two sons, a daughter and a grandson. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call on Monday, May 5, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday 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 Kathryn Gallegos BRIGHAM CITY- Kathryn Whitaker Gallegos, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2003, at her home. She was born May 30, 1939, in Bear River City, UT, a daughter of Ercell U. and Carrie C. Nelson Whitaker. Kathryn married Tony Gallegos June 23, 1961, in Ogden, UT. She worked at 1st Security Bank. Kathryn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved to bowl and was a good cook. Kathryn is survived by her husband, Tony; children: Tony M. (Nancy) Gallegos Jr., Aurora, CO; Sylvia Ann (Bill) Sweeney, Aurora, CO; William A. (Patti) Gallegos, Andover, KS; Patrick T. (Melody) Gallegos, Salt Lake City, UT; Theodore C. (Debra) Gallegos, Kansas City; David A. (Sharlee) Gallegos MD, Murray, UT; Sherrie L. (Robert) Janicki, Sandy, UT; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers, Lynn (Fern) Whitaker, Washington; and Artell (Betty) Whitaker, Bear River City, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Blaine and Lloyd. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 3, at the Brigham City Seventh Ward Chapel under the direction of Myers Mortuary. Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Boyd Keith Naegle Boyd Keith Naegle, age 42, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2003, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 17, 1961, to William B. and Dorothy D. Hurley Naegle in Brigham City, Utah. Boyd loved motorcycle racing and cooking. He is survived by three children: Crystal (Michael) Brisco, Valerie Naegle, Zachary Naegle; one grandson, Tyler Eugene, all of Roswell, New Mexico; three siblings: Debbra Naegle of West Valley, Kim (John) Cosgrove of Willard, and Ken (Carrie) Naegler of Olathe, Kansas. A private service will be held at a later date. Send condolences to the family at 3635 South 6885 West, West Valley, UT 84128. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Boyd's name to the American Lung Association of Utah at 1930 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.