OBITS: Box Elder News Journal, Dec 2003; Brigham City, Box Elder co., Utah

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Carrol W. Hunsaker
Carrol W. Hunsaker passed away on Monday, December 1, 2003, after a long and
lingering illness.
She was born on the 18th of December, 1934, at Welland, Ontario, Canada, the
daughter of George and Gladys Ball Wickenden. She married Les Hunsaker on the
18th of June 1965 in the Logan Temple. She loved her family, nature, oil
painting and teaching in various church positions. She was an active member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, fulfilling many callings
including, Relief Society President. She worked in the banking profession
until her retirement from the Box Elder Credit Union.
She is survived by her husband; five children: Stephen Stricker, Tracy
Stricker, Tamre (Victor) Jones, Matthew L. Hunsaker, Twyla H. Anderson, Three
grandchildren, one great grandchild. She is also survived by four sisters and
many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one
brother.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 6, at the Honeyville LDS
Church.
A viewing will be held at Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South,
in Brigham City on Friday, December 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Prior to the
funeral service, a viewing will be held at the LDS Church in Honeyville from
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Burial will be at the Honeyville Cemetery.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of I.H.C.
Hospice, Logan, for the diligent, loving care that was given to Carrol. Also
thanks to the Hyrum Fifth Ward Relief Society and Priesthood leaders.

Billie K. Draper
SALT LAKE CITY/PROMONTORY - Billie K. Draper, 71, passed away in his sleep at
the L.D.S. Hospital on November 27, 2003, after a long illness. He was born on
February 21, 1932, to Howard J. and Gladys Draper in Mt. Pleasant, UT. He
married Sandra Kaye Hitchcock on January 30, 1960 in Salt Lake City. They were
sealed in the Logan Temple on February 15, 1974.
He served in the Korean War. He worked at the Lake Crystal Salt Plant for 13
years and Thiokol for 18 years. They didn't have any children but many
wonderful nephews and nieces.
He enjoyed fishing and square dancing. He won lots of blue ribbons for his art
work and handwork. He is survived by his wife; sisters: Carolyn (Bill) Bolton,
Atholeen (Loyd) Larsen, Loise (Mike) Isaksson, June Butcher; sister-in-law,
Sheila Taylor and brother-in-law, Michael Hitchcock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother, and mother
and father-in-law. Funeral services will be held on December 4, at 2 p.m at
Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. Friends
and family may call on Wednesday, December 3, from 6-8 p.m. at Redwood
Mortuary and one hour prior to services.
Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery.
The family would like to say thanks to L.D.S. Hospital and their doctors and
staff who helped take care of him. Claire E. Dix
Claire E. Dix passed away on November 26, 2003, at her home in Willard. She
was the beloved wife of the late Carl O. Dix; devoted mother of Deborah (Cole)
Vicars, John, Robert and Ray Dix, Teresa Ryckman and Mickey Nelson.
Services were held on Tuesday, December 2, in Baltimore, MD. Interment was in
the Glen Haven Memorial Park. Local arrangement were made by Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel.

Fay Grover Wight
SANTA ANA, CA - Fay Grover Wight, 95 years , born February 23, 1908 in
Fielding, Utah and resided in Box Elder County for many years, until she moved
and resided in Santa Ana, CA., for 24 years. She was a homemaker and devoted
wife and mother. Fay's life long motto has been "Charity never faileth".
She is survived by her daughter Kathryn Wight Faught; two sons, Carlyle Grover
Wight and Jack Grover Wight and one sister, Joyce Grover Smith. She is also
survived by eight grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren, and three great great
grandchildren.
Visitation and a graveside service were held on Tuesday, December 9 at
Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, CA.

Ted Valentine
BRIGHAM CITY   Ted Valentine went to the arms of his Heavenly Father on
December 9, 2003, surrounded by this loving family. He was born November 28,
1920, a son of James Peter and Sarah Dorthea Woodland Valentine.
He is survived by his sweetheart Donna Richardson whom he married in the Salt
Lake Temple June 26, 1942; sons: Edgar Ted (Cindy Wight) Valentine, Richard
Kent (Sandy Turrentine) Valentine, Jeffery Lynn Valentine, Mark Dee
(deceased), Kelvin Lee (Barbie Ballard) Valentine, Steven R. (Paulette Beatty)
Valentine, Thetis (Dan) Hunsaker, Donna (Henry Lewis) Kuglar; 38
grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren; two
brothers; Don and Earl Valentine.
He served stake missions and a mission with his wife to New Guinea. He was a
veteran of WWII, an eagle scout and a high priest in the Brigham Twenty-Fourth
Ward. Sports was a love of his life and he enjoyed excellence as a youth and
later loved watching his children and grandchildren participate in many
different competitions.
Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Brigham Twenty-Fourth Ward
Chapel, 650 Anderson Dr., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call Thursday from 6
to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and at the
Church Friday 1 to 1:40 a.m.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Kathleen Richan
BRIGHAM CITY   Kathleen Richan, 56, passed away December 5, 2003.
She was born March 9, 1947, in Salt Lake City, UT, a daughter of Edgar Ray and
Velma Thompson Richan.
She was the mother of Mary Call Richan (Dan) Ernst, Bountiful, UT.
Surviving are her daughter, three brothers: Lorin (May) Richan, Albert Ray
(Marilyn) Richan, George Richan, seven sisters: Irene (Kenneth) Wilson, Myrtle
Mangrum, Barbara (Ira) Harris, Carolyn (Fred) Carter, Thora Ann (Wendell)
Slater, Lois Mae (Ronald) Dunn and Susan (Art) Seamons.
Preceding her in death are her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 11, at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary,
205 South 100 East, Brigham City. Friends may call Thursday 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Willard Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Ramona Quintero
BRIGHAM CITY - Ramona Quintero, 58, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2003,
at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City.
She was born on August 31, 1945, in Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter
of Bonifacio and Concepcion Martinez.
She married Eusebio G. Quintero on February 28, 1965, in Saltillo, Coahuila,
Mexico.
Ramona was an active member of St. Henry's Catholic Church in Brigham City.
She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, spending time with her
children and grandchildren, crocheting, gardening and traveling.
Surviving are her husband, Eusebio G. Quintero; nine children: Juana M.
Quintero, Robert (Paula) Quintero, Eusebio Jr. (Josee) Quintero, Maria
Guadalupe (Epi Jr.) Solis, Veronica (Carlos) Hurtado, Luis (Alicia) Quintero,
Reyna (Derrick) Baca, Leticia Quintero, Juan P. Quintero; 20 grandchildren;
her mother, Concepcion Martinez; four brothers and two sisters, Cesar (Maria)
Martinez; Bonifacio(Yolanda) Martinez, Jr.; Roberto Martinez; Javier
(Gregoria) Martinez; Concepcion Martinez; Maria del Rosario Martinez.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bonifacio Martinez.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, December 9, at St. Henry's
Catholic Church, Brigham City.
Vigil and Rosary service was held on Monday at Gillies-Petersen Funeral
Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email your condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com
 
Ivan Sylvester Peterson
Together Again
BRIGHAM CITY - On a peaceful Saturday evening just five days shy of his 93rd
birthday, surrounded by his large, loving family, a golden heart stopped
beating.
Ivan S. Peterson was born December 11, 1910, in Redmond, Utah, and passed away
on December 6, 2003, in Brigham City, Utah. He married the love of his life
Doris M. Neville on June 14, 1939, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They
raised seven children, including two sets of twin daughters. Doris preceded
him in death on September 29, 1986. Ivan married Ruth M. Peterson on July 3,
1988. She also preceded him in death on September 5, 2001.
Dad was a large, gentle man with a heart of gold. He quit school in his junior
year to help support his mother and siblings after his father lost his sight
and later died. When his father-in-law passed away, Ivan took his
mother-in-law into his home and cared for her until her death 33 years later.
Ivan worked hard his entire life, digging ditches, picking fruit, and working
his way through Weber College night classes to become a welder. He retired
from Thiokol Corporation on January 1, 1976.
Dad always felt his greatest joy was the life he built with his beloved wife
Doris and his seven children. He enjoyed being in the kitchen, always fixing
Sunday dinner for his family. He made wonderful cinnamon rolls, delicious
pies, and the world's best fried chicken.
Dad was preceded in death by his parents, all of his brothers and sisters,
both wives, and one daughter, Marolyn. He is survived by his children: Ivan M.
(Kay) Peterson, Brigham City; George A. (Gloria) Peterson, Roy; Connie
(Stephen) Schultz, Clinton; Marlene (Lyle) Erickson, Brigham City; Arlene
(Stan) Stoner, Brigham City; and Carolyn (Jeff) Douglas, Pleasant View; Kirt
Wilkinson, Clearfield. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 48
great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 10, at 1 p.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. at the
funeral chapel.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of
Pioneer Nursing Home for their loving care of Dad until the end.
There will be a birthday party in heaven this year, as Dad is back in the
loving arms of his wife Doris and beautiful daughter Marolyn. He will spend
Christmas in heaven this year. We love you, Dad. Happy Birthday and Merry
Christmas.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com


Jason Dean Nelson
Died: December 13, 2003
Born: January 30, 1969
BRIGHAM CITY   Jason's favorite pastimes were fishing, hunting and camping,
training his best friends "Dutchess" (Black Lab) and "Bernice" (St. Bernard)
to play; and watching Bronco's football, Avalanche Hockey and the Rockies
Baseball.
He is survived by his parents, Charles H. and Kate Nelson; one brother, Travis
C. and wife, Melissa; niece, Charly, Brylee; and nephews, Quinton and Haydn.
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers and grandfathers, Ivan and Laura
Belle Nelson and Myron and Erma Adams, and by his cousin Larry Sloan.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 9, at Myers Mortuary, Brigham
City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

John P. Holmgren
BEAR RIVER CITY - John P. Holmgren, 70, passed away Monday, December 8, 2003,
after a brief illness. John was born March 12, 1933, in Tremonton, Utah. He
was the son of LeRoy P. and Gladys Nyman Holmgren. John was sealed to Janice
Hansen in the Logan LDS Temple on November 7, 1952.
He was a lifetime resident of Bear River City. John was an active member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the Bishopric,
on the High Council, and as Bishop of the Bear River Ward. John was a
dedicated home teacher with a special partner. He served in many church
callings with a dedication towards Scouting and received a Silver Beaver award
in 1983.
John was a farmer and co-owner of Brigham Implement until he retired and
dedicated his time and energy to public service. He served as the President of
the South Box Elder County Farm Bureau, on the Bear River City Council, Box
Elder County Commission, and in the Utah State Senate. During the 14 years
that he served as a Senator, he was Chairman of the Health and Human Services
Appropriations Committee for eight years and Chairman of the Transportation
and Public Safety Appropriations Committee for six years. He was also Senate
Rules Chairman and a Charter Member of the Governor's Health Policy
Commission. He was a member of the State Board of Water Resources for 8 years
and is known statewide for his efforts in water conservation and development.
John has served on many other community and university boards and committees.
He retired from the legislature December 31, 1998, and was recognized as the
National Republican Legislator of the Year.
Surviving are his wife, Janice, and children: Denise (Paul) Longhurst, Mendon;
Candace (Jim) Daly, Centerville; Chris (Yvonne) Holmgren, St. George; 18
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers, LeRoy Del (Phyllis), and
Nyman (Melanie); sisters, Beth (Denzil) Ballard, and Carol Penevich.
Preceded in death by daughters, Mindy and Marsha; his parents; a sister,
Rosemary; and stepfather, Roy Thorsen.
Friends and Family may call Thursday, December 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and Friday, December 12, from
9-10:30 a.m. at the Bear River City Church.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 12, at 11 a.m. at the Bear
River Chapel, 5870 North 4700 West, Bear River City.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Golden Junior Eyre
OGDEN/BRIGHAM CITY - Golden Junior Eyre, 78, passed away Tuesday, December 2,
2003, in Ogden, UT.
Goldie was born in Minersville, Utah, on August 11, 1925, a son of Golden
Walker and Marguerite Gray Eyre.
He served in WWII in the Navy and received the Victory award.
Goldie married his sweetheart, Jean Eldridge, October 7, 1946, in Poiche, NV.
She passed away on October 4, 1987, just before their 40th wedding
anniversary. He later married Barbara Tucker in Ogden, UT.
The circles of his life have always been large and full of love. After his
service in the Navy, he worked as a Conductor and Brakeman for the UP/SP
Railroad for 44 years. He was a loving husband and devoted father and
grandfather. Goldie was a friend to everyone he ever met. His family was his
life and he will be greatly missed. We are comforted in the belief he is with
his sweet wife and daughter once again.
Goldie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara, children: Larry (Diane) Eyre; Richard (Lisa)
Eyre; Randy (Sharon) Eyre; Mitchell (Christine) Eyre; Shelly Eyre; Norma
(Chris) Beach; Linda (Barney) Barnhart; Kari (Shawn) Stanley; son-in-law,
Jeffery Norman; 38 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean (Glen)
Andersen; brothers-in-law, Reed (Margaret) Eldridge, Boyd (Mary) Eldridge.
His parents, wife, and daughter, Jeanette Norman, and four grandchildren
preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 6, at Myers Mortuary Chapel,
Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded by VFW
Post #1695.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Jean S. Barker
BRIGHAM CITY - Our loving wife, mother and step mother, and grandmother, Jean
S. Barker, 74, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Pioneer Care
Center. Jean had lived well with metastatic breast cancer to the spine and
bones for over four years.
She was born on May 5, 1929, in Anaconda, Montana, a daughter of William and
Anne May Staker Searcy.
Jean married Brian G. Utley in 1955, in Ogden, Utah. They were later divorced.
Jean married Bobby Dean Barker on January 22,1977, in Ogden LDS Temple.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jean
served as Relief Society President, organist, as well as other church
positions, and she generously donated time as head of the Soup Kitchen in
Brigham City.
Jean had worked at Hill Air Force Base, IRS and Weber State University.
She enjoyed sewing, playing the piano and organ, quilting, knitting and
crocheting and she shared those talents with others.
Surviving are her husband, Bobby of Brigham City; three daughters: Dianna
Simpson, Ogden; Clair (Dennis) Brown, Roy; Corinne (Jerry) Ortega, Mission,
Texas; one step son, Darryl (Sherrie) Barker, Perry; two step daughters, Karen
(Larry) Peterson, Arvada, Colorado; Mary (Gordon) Peck, Clinton; 26
grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Searcy, one
sister, Karen Maw, both of Plain City.
Her parents preceded her in death.
The family would like to express their gratitude to hospice who provided care
and comfort to Jean and gave their support to the family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 12, at 11 a.m. at the
Brigham City Central Ward, 506 South 200 East, Brigham City, with Bishop Phil
Jeppsen officiating.
The family will greet friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and on Friday from 10 to
10:45 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email your condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

Steven Allsop
BRIGHAM CITY - Steven Allsop passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at his
home in Brigham following a long illness.
He was born October 31, 1953, in Logan, to Geraldine Mohr and Val Allsop. He
was preceded in death by his mother and his father.
He married Jane Siggard on January 12, 1979, and they were later divorced. He
is survived by five children: Alison Kesler, Hyrum; Jake Allsop, Lana Ranjel,
Issac Allsop and Alex Allsop, all of Brigham City. He is also survived by six
grandchildren, Peyton and Brooklyn Kesler, Tony and Khiara Arellano, Kenyon
and Jaxten Ranjel.
Steven spent his youth and most of his adult life in Logan, until he moved in
1992 to Brigham City where he has resided ever since.
He worked for Logan School District and was also self employed and later when
moving to Brigham he worked for Box Elder School District as head custodian at
McKinnley Elementary in Tremonton until his illness forced him to retire.
When his health was good he enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography and his many
friends at coffee.
We are indeed thankful for his good friend, Bert Olsen, for all the help and
friendship he gave Steve over the years, especially during his illness.
A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, December 6.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Steven's name to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society Donation, 2995 So. Temple, South Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.
Send condolences to the family www.gilliespetersen.com. Funeral arrangement by
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, Utah.

Delpha Bird Parker Zobell
BRIGHAM CITY - Delpha Bird Parker Zobell, 66, passed away Saturday, December
13, 2003, of complications due to kidney failure.
She was born December 30, 1936, in Wellsville, Utah, daughter of Farrell and
Sarah Parker. Delpha grew up in Wellsville, attended South Cache High School.
Later she attended Henagar School of Business, graduating in 1957. She held
secretary jobs in San Francisco and at Thiokol.
In 1960, she married James Zobell in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in
Logan, then moved to Brigham City.
She is survived by her husband, James; sons, Phillip, Marshall (Jeannette),
and David; grandchildren, Brad and Ben; sisters: Cleo Barns, Colleen Hardman,
Irma Janes, and brother Farrell Parker.
Delpha loved her sons and grandchildren. The grandkids were a special joy to
her.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She
served in the Primary and Relief Society presidencies.
Delpha was a day-care provider for 30 years. She tended children in her home.
She loved this. The children and their parents liked her, the children saying
they were happy coming to Delpha's.
The family would like to thank Drs. David Wilding and Harry Senekjian, and the
people at Bonneville Dialysis.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 18, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham City
Eighteenth Ward Chapel, 895 North 625 West, Brigham City, with Bishop Craig
Smith officiating.
Friends and relatives may call Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m. at Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and Thursday, 10 to 10:40
a.m. at the Eighteeneth Ward Chapel.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
E-mail condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

Jesse Ronald Rock
BRIGHAM CITY   Jesse Ronald Rock (Ronnie), 71, died peacefully at home after a
valiant battle with lung disease on Saturday, December 13, 2003.
Jesse was born on December 6, 1932, in Brigham City, Utah, to Jesse and Grace
Forsgren Rock.
He married Patricia Jones on November 20, 1952, and together they had five
children. They were later divorced. He then married Marva Bingham Fackrell on
July 1, 1978.
He was a devoted, loving father and husband.
Jesse was a heavy equipment and batch plant operator for Parson Ready Mix for
33 years.
He had a lifelong passion for racing pigeons and was an avid member of the
Golden Spike Pigeon Club. He won champion loft and hundreds of pigeon races
over the years and this year with the help of family and friends: Ned Beasley,
Blake Fackrell, Bobbie and Codie Christopher.
Jesse loved the outdoors. He was an avid gardener and loved fishing, hunting,
camping and spending time on the range. Jesse had a great sense of humor and
had a wonderful way of telling stories. He had a beautiful voice and was known
for his singing and his football athleticism during high school as a star
fullback for Box Elder High School. He was very athletic and loved downhill
skiing in his younger years and spent many hours as a Little League football
coach. He was also a very enthusiastic Jazz fan.
He is survived by his wife Marva; two daughters and three sons: Becky
Jeppesen, South Ogden; Lisa Rock Taylor, Ogden; Jesse R. Rock Jr. (Danae),
Logan; Jon Rock, M.D., Lawton, Oklahoma; and Steve Rock, Clinton; four step
children: Linda (Bill) Owen, Salt Lake City; Dan Fackrell, Salt Lake City;
Kirk Fackrell, Portland, OR; Blake Fackrell, Brigham City; eight grandchildren
and seven step-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Kathleen McAfee, Dallas, TX; and
brother Jim Forsgren, Mantua.
We would like to thank Dr. John Markeson and the Hospice nurses for the love
and care they gave to our dad and husband.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 18, at 11 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City. Friends may call on Wednesday,
December 17, 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Marise Roberts
BRIGHAM CITY - Marise Roberts, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2003,
at Ogden Regional Medical Center with her family gathered at her side,
following a stroke.
She was born October 4, 1920, in Afton, Wyoming, a daughter of Clarence and
Fanny Pearl Barlow Holbrook.
She married Byron Dixon Roberts in Blackfoot, Idaho, and they had three
children. She later married Vern Norman Campbell.
Marise was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She had worked at the Naval Base, the Ogden Arsenal, W.T. Grants, and retired
from the Internal Revenue Service in 1971.
Marise was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #9. She enjoyed
fishing, loved dancing, and Utah Jazz Basketball games.
Surviving are two sons and one daughter: Thomas (Sally) Roberts, Ogden; Carl
(Dodie) Roberts, Layton; Cathy (Ronald) Baugh, Brigham City; seven
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Also surviving are one sister, Aleen Hartman, Basin, WY; and sister-in-law,
Helen Holbrook, California.
Marise was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and her
granddaughter, Denise Reeder.
The family expresses special thanks to Meals on Wheels of Brigham City, Dr.
Peter Clemens, and the staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary,
3408 Washington Blvd.
Interment, Ogden City Cemetery.
Email condolences to the family at: lom@lindquistmortuary.com

Florence Almeda MacNeil Ray
"Loving Mother and Grandma"
Florence Almeda MacNeil Ray, 87, passed away December 14, 2003. She was born
September 10, 1916, in Kaysville, Utah, to Clouide and Kitty Flem MacNeil. She
married Marvin LaVerle Ray in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 27, 1936. He
preceded her in death.
Florence served as Bingham Women's Civic Club President. She was active in The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and her activities included
Primary and Sunday School Teacher, Relief Society Secretary, visiting teacher
and
counselor, and compassionate service leader. Mom was a neat lady who
loved her family and desired for them to always be happy. She loved the
outdoors and was a wonderful quilter.
Survivors are her children: Russell J. Ray (JoAnne), Copperton; Marvin LeRoy
Ray (Jackie), Salt Lake City; MacNeil Ray (Peggy), Willard; Charlene Gillen
(Kerry), Magna; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and five great great
grandchildren; brother, Norman F. MacNeil (Laura),
Midvale; sister, Ruby Slotte, Midvale.
She was preceded in death by sons, George Henry Ray and Robert Richard Ray;
grandson, Steven David Ray; brothers, Clarence MacNeil, Henry MacNeil; sister,
Viola Milner.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 17, at Noon in the Copperton
LDS Ward Chapel, Copperton, Utah. Friends may call at the church from
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Interment, Sandy City Cemetery.

Lorene Romney Mason
Lorene Romney Mason passed away peacefully, in the home where she was born, in
Salt Lake City on December 11, 2003.
Lorene was born May 1, 1908, to Sarah Lydia Bitner and William Stevenson
Romney. She attended Lowell School, LDS High School and the University of Utah
where she was a charter member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and received a Bachelor
of Arts degree in history. Following graduation Lorene taught in the Salt Lake
School District for six years at the Longfellow, Lowell and Columbus schools.
On June 24, 1936, Lorene married George Morgan Mason in Salt Lake City and
moved to San Francisco where her husband practiced law and their son George
was born. After San Francisco they moved to Ogden and then settled in Brigham
City where children Marilyn, John and Margaret were born. In Brigham City,
Lorene was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Civic
Club and PTA.
Once her children were raised she fulfilled a lifetime dream to work in a
library by becoming an assistant librarian at the Carnegie Library in Brigham
City for nineteen years. Following retirement she earned her real estate
license and worked with her son George in his real estate business. Lorene's
last years were spent in Salt Lake City where she could be close to her family
and enjoy her friends in the Culture Lure Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, George M. Mason II;
brothers: Elmer S. Romney, Wendell B. Romney and William S. Romney, Jr.;
sisters, Jean Romney Stone, Lillian Romney and Dorothy Romney.
She is survived by her children: Marilyn (Vernon) Watkins, Ukiah, California,
John Mason, Salt Lake City; Margaret (Richard) Christenson, Salt Lake City;
sister, Adele Romney Brown, Winter Park, Florida; sisters-in-law: June Mason
Konrad, Laguna Woods, California and Helen Romney Blackwood, La Jolla,
California; grandchildren: Catherine Watkins (John Castellano), Paul
Christenson and Tyler Christenson, all of Salt Lake City; Ann Christenson, New
York City; Elizabeth Watkins (Michael) Golding, Dubbo, Australia; and
Christine Watkins, Wellington, New Zealand; ten nieces and nephews and her
lifetime friend Marjorie Allen (Mrs. Joseph S.) Jones.
Lorene will be remembered for her graceful elegance, sense of humor and
unconditional love.
A gathering for family and friends was held at Larkin Mortuary on Tuesday,
December 16
Interment in the Willard Cemetery.


Sid Cook
OGDEN   On December 13, 2003, Sid Cook passed peacefully from this life and
into the next.
He was born on February 11, 1926, to Merlin and Hilda Jane Woodyatt Cook in
Willard, UT. He received his education in the Willard school and Box Elder
High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On June 7, 1946,
he married his childhood sweetheart and true love, Joyce Nicholas. Together
they lived in Ogden, UT, for 57 years where he worked as a letter carrier for
the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the bishopric of the Ogden 56th Ward,
along with many other callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. He dedicated 27 years of his life to the Scouting program. Many of his
most precious memories, and closest friends, were made exploring the outdoors
and molding the lives of young men.
He will be remembered for his intense patriotism, his love of animals and
nature, his gentle demeanor, and the way he showed his love for you by the way
he held his eyes. His devotion to his wife was resolute until the very end;
she was his life.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his "lovely girls", Sidney Joyce (Ric)
Stevenson, Susan Jane (Doug) Stoddard; his grandchildren: Jill, Jonathan,
Patrick, Jane, Brooks, Erin, and Bryce; his five great grandchildren, and his
adoring dog, Shortstuff.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 18, at 1 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call
Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. Interment
Willard City Cemetery.
The family extends special thanks to Doctors Senekjian, Agarwal and Cindie,
also the caring staff at Bonneville Dialysis and bus driver, Bill Morgan.
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David K. Norton
BRIGHAM CITY - David K. Norton, 54, died Tuesday, December 23, 2003.
David was born November 17, 1949, in Logan, UT, a son of McLaine and Dorothy
Roberts Norton.
Surviving are his mother, Dorothy, Brigham City; brother, Robert (Larrie)
Norton, Corinne; and sister, Debra Joan Norton, Panguitch.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 26, at 10 a.m. at the
Brigham City Cemetery, 300 East 300 South, Brigham City, under the direction
of Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

LaVon B. Nelson
BEAR RIVER CITY - LaVon B. Nelson, 86, of Bear River City, returned to her
Heavenly Father, on December 13, 2003, following a brief illness, at Brigham
City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 3, 1917, the
daughter of William Lester and Jennie LaVon Malmrose Barker. She married
Raymond Nels Nelson on December 17, 1942 in Brigham City. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on August 5, 1954. Raymond died on
January 26, 1993.
She worked for several years in the school lunch program. She was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all of her life. She
served in the presidency of the Primary and Relief Society and was a teacher
in the Sunday School, Primary, and Relief Society and served as a visiting
teacher and an active member of the D.U.P. With her husband she served as an
ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple for 10 1/2 years.
Her greatest treasures were her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. LaVon was a very kind, loving and gentle lady, who was dearly
loved by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children: Richard E. (Joy) Nelson, DeeAnn (Don)
Christensen, Gary R. Nelson, Dennis B. (Judy) Nelson all of Bear River City;
Pamela (David) Peterson of Bountiful, and Paul W. (Lezlie) Nelson, of Nibley;
two Sisters, Blanche (Jay) Christensen of Bountiful and Sheryl Ann Rasmussen
of Brigham; 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers at a very
early age, one sister, Doris Stander, and one grandson, Jeremy Nelson.
Funeral Services were held at on Thursday, December 18, at the Bear River LDS
Chapel.
Interment at the Bear River City Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended at www.rogersandtaylor.com

Bettejane 'BJ' White Chiodo
Bettejane White Chiodo went home to Heaven for Christmas. Bettejane passed
away December 18, 2003, at Golden Age Guest Home of natural causes. She was 83
years old.
Bettejane was born February 14, 1920, in Des Moines, Iowa, to John and Miriam
Davis. In 1947 she married Elmer White and they resided in Ogden, Utah, Elmer
preceded her in death in 1972. In 1985 Bettejane married Vincent Chiodo and
resided in Ogden, Utah, until his death in 1998. Upon the death of her husband
Bettejane moved to Elko, Nev., where she resided until the time of her death.
Bettejane was an accomplished pianist traveling with Arthur Godfrey and his
band during the late 1940's and early 1950's. Bettejane later enjoyed a
fulfilling career as a worldwide court reporter for the U.S. Air Force. After
being stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah, BJ transferred overseas
and was stationed in Germany, being able to travel the world for her work.
After retiring from the Air Force Bettejane formed her own band and enjoyed
her piano for several years.
Bettejane is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Cindy White,
of Elko, Nevada; granddaughter, Gabrielle White of Elko, Nevada; sister and
brother-in-law, Alyce and Dick Bollinger, of Nordland, Wash.; brother-in-law,
William Cobb, of Coupeville, Wash, and several nieces and nephews.
Bettejane was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Grace; and her two
husbands.
Graveside services were held on Monday, December 22, at the Brigham City
Cemetery, with the Rev. Dave Duncan of the Baptist Church officiating.
BJ was loved by many and will be missed by all.
You may email the family at www.gilliespetersen.com
Arrangements by Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, Utah.

MELVIN J. JOHNSON
PERRY   Melvin James Johnson, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2003
in Perry, Utah.
Melvin was born on September 13, 1933 in Moore, Idaho, a son of Webster James
and Hortense Ellenor Pate Johnson. He married LaDene Jensen on August 29, 1951
in the Idaho Falls Temple.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and had
served as Bishop, Counselor in the Bishopric, High Counselor, Sunday School
President, Stake Young Men's President and devoted Home Teacher. Melvin served
two missions with his eternal companion, LaDene. The first was to Scotland and
the second to South Carolina.
Melvin has been a Project Engineer for the Department of Defense. He was also
one of the original founders for the Westmark Credit Union in Idaho Falls,
Idaho.
Melvin is survived by his wife, LaDene; five children, Kathy (Joe) Ahlstrom,
Idaho Falls, ID, Ron (Kenda) Johnson, Idaho Falls, ID, Kelly Johnson, Pontiac,
MI, Russell (Pamela) Johnson, Centerville, UT, Karen (Brian) Allen,
Huntsville, UT; brother, Vernon (Yvonne) Johnson, Shelley, ID; sisters Elaine
(Dick) Frongner, Shelley, ID, Colleen (Bill) Babcock, Arco, ID; sixteen
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. in
the Perry 5th Ward Chapel, 685 West 2250 South, Perry, Utah.

Friends may greet family on Monday, December 29, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and at the church on Tuesday
between 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. prior to the funeral service.
Interment will be in the Arco, Idaho Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

MARVIN S. WRIGHT
On December 19, 2003, Marvin Scott Wright passed peacefully from this life
into the next. He was born December 29, 1909 in Lincoln, Idaho, son of Julia
E. Luby and Scott B. Wright.
He married Merle Sackett on March 21, 1952 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple,
and they made their home in Brigham City.
Marvin served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints: the first in New Zealand, and later with his wife in Billings, Montana
on the Crow Indian Reservation. He was a temple worker in the Ogden Temple and
also served as bishop in the Brigham City 5th Ward.
Marvin enjoyed gardening, fishing, and church service.
He is survived by his wife, Merle, five children; Susan Wright, Becky Budge,
Julie Smith, Sheila Benson, and Garth (Herk) Wright; a brother, Lawrence
Wright; a sister, Virginia Singleton; 13 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren.
There will be a viewing Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City. A memorial service will be held Monday,
December 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Central Ward Chapel, 506 South 200
East, Brigham City.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Grace Bunker Peterson
October 13, 1906 - December 26, 2003
Grace Bunker Peterson, 97, died Sunday, December 28, in Brigham City, UT. She
was born October 13, 1906, in Gunlock, UT, to William Edward and Emma Iverson
Bunker. She moved to Delta in 1907 where her father built the first brick home
there. She graduated from Delta High School and later attended both Henagers
and LDS Business College, living in the Beehive House while it was a boarding
house for young ladies. She married Ervin Miller Peterson in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple January 9, 1927. He died in May 1993.
Grace was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
having served in several auxiliaries of the church as well as on a Stake
Mission. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Grace was an
extraordinarily ordinary woman who wore herself out in service to her family
and we celebrate her long, productive life. She will be greatly missed by her
family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Pioneer Care Center and Utah
Heritage Hospice for their sweet and loving care.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Caryl) Hepworth, Brigham City; sons,
Douglas (Bev) Peterson, Murray, and Mark (Marci) Peterson, Lakebay, WA; 15
grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren;
sisters, Jetta Hepworth and Dorothy Baker, both of Salt Lake. She was preceded
in death by her husband, three brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
A family graveside service was held.

Dean F. Chugg
BRIGHAM CITY   Dean Frederick Chugg, passed away Monday, December 29, 2003.
Dean was born February 2, 1918, in Providence, Utah, son of William and Lillie
Chugg.
He gradated from South Cache High School in Hyrum.
Dean married Colleen Benson on June 30, 1949. He was reared in Providence,
Utah.
Dean farmed the family farm in Pocatello Valley. He worked in Twin Falls at
Amalgamated Sugar Company, in the chemistry lab and seed department. Dean
worked for LaGrande Johnson Construction in Logan, Fife Construction Company
in Brigham City, Cooks Garage and Brigham Power Plant. He was a member of the
Operating Engineers Union.
Dean was a member of the Brigham City Tenth Ward.
He was a wonderful father and husband. Dean provided a nice life for us and we
will miss him.
He is survived by his wife of Brigham, his four children: Tamra (Guy)
Atkinson, Ogden, Scott (Jennifer) Chugg, Des Moines, Iowa, Kent (Michelle)
Chugg, Salt Lake City, Lynn Chugg, Brigham City; nine grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and six sisters:
Boyd (Mary Francis) Chugg, Centerville, VA, Duard (Tyra) Chugg, Providence,
UT, Mark (Julene) Chugg, Bear Lake, ID, Dale May Hovey, Ogden, UT, LuJean
(Gene) Toolson, Bountiful, UT, Mary Beth Niederhausen, Logan, UT, Connie
(Bruce) Albertson, Bountiful, UT, Alta (Warren) Burton, Providence, UT, Helen
Lynch, Bountiful, UT, Rex (Shirley) Chugg, Happy Jack, AZ.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 to 9:45
a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Providence Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Lloyd Brain Hust
Lloyd Brain Hust, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2003, from causes
incident to age. He was born on January 22, 1909, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a
son of Fredrick Hust and Alice Brain Hust Anderson. He was a stepson of Nels
Anderson of Bothwell, Uath.
He graduated from Bear River High School and the University of Utah.
He married Lettie Rose Lee of Brigham City on June 1, 1938, in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple. He taught typewriting, German, Spanish and radio electronics at
Box Elder High School for over 40 years until his retirement in 1973. He also
owned a television repair business in Brigham City, and he enjoyed performing
at fairs and rodeos with his trained dogs. A man with a wide variety of skills
and interests, he took up violin making the age of 79 and became quite
proficient at this, even inventing a device used in making violin bows. He was
active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a variety of
callings in the Brigham City First Ward.
He is survived by his wife, Rose; five children: Jean Hust, Salt Lake City;
Ken Hust, Salt Lake City; Stephen Hust (Irmi), Vienna, Austria; Dianne Hust
McCullock (Robert), American Fork; David Hust, Salt Lake City; a brother,
Nicholas Wayne Anderson, Tremonton; a sister, Shirley Jones, Clinton. Preceded
in death by a son, Joel Roger Hust and a daughter-in-law, Gail Hust (David).
Funeral services were at Gillies Petersen Funeral Chapel on Monday, December
29.
Interment at the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

VaLoy J. Boothe
BRIGHAM CITY   VaLoy J. Boothe, died Friday, December 19, 2003, at home in
Brigham City of causes incident to health and age.
She was born December 12, 1922, in Bear River City, Utah, to Paul Alvin Jensen
and Winifred (Winnie) Priscilla Jensen.
She married Lewis LaLand Boothe in 1939 and they were later divorced. She is
survived by a son. L. Larry Boothe (Sharon D.), two daughters, VaLaun T.
Schoens (Adrian), Cherie B. Mangum, six grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister (Phyllis), a brother
(Paul), and a grandson.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in the
past served in various positions at the ward and stake level.
VaLoy was a strong willed woman whose zest for education dominated her life.
She was a graduate of Utah State University where she received a bachelor and
masters degree in English. She taught English for several years at Weber High
School and Weber State College.
She was active in PTA during the years her children were in school and was
president of the PTA for Box Elder High School for one term. She was active in
politics, civic affairs and served a term as Co-Chairman of the State
Democratic Party and was a delegate to the 1968 National Convention. She also
served in several appointed positions at the state and local level of
government.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 30, in the Forest Hills
Chapel, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City cemetery.
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