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LOIS J. FLINDERS
BRIGHAM CITY ú Lois Jane Petersen Flinders, 89, passed away of natural causes
on Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at her home in Brigham City, Utah.
Lois was born February 25, 1913 in Malta, Idaho to Albert J. Petersen and
Laura Hitt Petersen. She married Willard Manning Flinders on May 24, 1935 in
Ogden, Utah.
Lois was active in several bridge groups in Brigham City, which she loved.
Mother and homemaker, she had three sons that survived her; Willard Jay,
Robert Bruce, both of Flagstaff, Arizona and Charles Allen Flinders of Brigham
City. Also surviving her are six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and
one sister, Winnifred Arabide of Las Vegas.
The family would like to thank Utah Heritage Hospice whose service and care
could not be measured.
Services will be held on Monday, January 6, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 to
10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Edward Arthur 'Ed' Givens
Edward Arthur Givens, 70, of Gold Beach, OR, died December 30 in Gold Beach of
natural causes.
Ed was born September 11, 1932 in Wausau, Wisconsin, a son of Arthur and
Maybell (Kolisinski) Givens. He was raised and educated in Wausau, and
graduated from Wausau High School.
In 1953, he was inducted into the U.S. Army, and served in Korea. Following
his honorable discharge in 1955, he served eight years in the U.S. Army
Reserves.
Following his active duty service, Ed was employed in New Mexico by AT&T. He
later moved to Linwood, California.
He met JoDeane Feinauer, and they made their home in Brigham City, Utah. The
couple opened a craft and hobby store, "The Party Shop" which they operated
until 1967. Ed also worked for the Clearfield Freeport Center, where he
silkscreened maps for the U.S. Navy. He retired due to ill health in the
mid-1970's. While living in Brigham City, he was a member of the Jaycees and
the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.
In 1983, following a divorce, Ed moved to Brookings, OR. In 1985, he moved to
Gold Beach, and had resided there since that time. He loved living in Gold
Beach, and considered it the perfect spot to spend his retirement. He was an
avid fisherman, and while in Utah, had enjoyed waterfowl hunting. Ed also
collected coins and stamps.
Ed was a honest and personable man who made friends easily.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Rosie Gritzmacher.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and Richard Nimori of
Corinne, Utah and Jody and Tom Daughter of Las Vegas, Nevada; and a son and
daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Kristy Givens of Corinne, Utah; a brother and
sister-in-law, Michael and Pam Kolisinski of Wausau, Wisconsin; a
brother-in-law, Don Gritzmacher, also of Wausau, Wisconsin; eight
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one nephew and one niece.
No services are planned.

GRACE T. DAVIS
BRIGHAM CITY - Grace Thompson Davis, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday,
January 3, 2003 of causes due to age.
Grace was born February 26, 1906 to Albert H. and Amy Packer Thompson in
Richmond, Utah. Her mother died while she was very young and she was blessed
with a special Stepmother, Minnie Jane Thompson.
She graduated from Brigham Young College in Logan and studied at Idaho Normal
School in Pocatello, Idaho. She began her teaching career in Salmon and
Thatcher, Idaho. She attended USAC in Logan where she was a charter member of
Chi Omega Sorority. She then taught school at Whitney, Idaho for two years.
Grace married Lloyd N. Davis on July 24, 1930; they lived on the family ranch
in Promontory, Utah for ten years. After moving to Brigham City, she was a
substitute teacher and was active in the local and county PTA and served as
PTA State Regional Director for Cache, Rich, and Box Elder County.
She returned to college and earned B.A. Degree in Education. Also degrees in
Library Science and Learning Disabilities. She retired from the Box Elder
School District. Grace was a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a national
honorary teachers sorority. She was active in civic affairs, having served
seven years on the Brigham City Zoning Committee and as President of Civic
Improvement Club of which she was a member for over sixty years. She had been
a captain of her Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Camp.
Grace was a wonderful mother. She was a good housekeeper and served gracious
family dinners. She loved her roses and cared for her yard until recent years.
Grace was active in the LDS Church. She had served as a primary inservice
leader, compassionate service leader and visiting teacher and was a guide at
the Tabernacle for three years.
She is survived by her son, Tom A. (Pearl Ann) Davis, Bear River City and a
daughter, DeeAnn (Gene) Ogle, Corinne; 11 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren; two brothers, Garr Thompson, Portland, OR; Sid Thompson, Soda
Springs, ID.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City.
Viewing will be held on Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from
10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of Peach Tree
Assisted Living Center for the loving and compassionate care they gave to our
mother.

VIOLA K. HANSEN
BRIGHAM CITY - Viola Clayton Klippert Hansen passed away on Sunday, 5 January
2003 in Brigham City, Utah.
She was born on 19 March 1908 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada, a daughter of
William F. Klippert and Martha Ivanilla Clayton.
Viola married Clarence Levon Hansen on 16 March 1927 in the Logan LDS Temple.
He preceded her in death in Nov. 1989.
She was a member of the Brigham City 3rd and 15th Wards. Where she had served
in the Relief Society and as YWMIA secretary.
She loved to do handiwork, sewing, crocheting, woodworking, and painting. She
was a volunteer art instructor for Brigham City Community Center. She was a
winner of many 1st place and other awards at Peach Days Art Festival and 3
ribbons from the Utah State Fair. She received the Emma K Packer Art award
presented on Peach Days by Packer family. Viola exhibited in local banks,
library, nursing homes, and ZCMI Ogden. She enjoyed gardening and working with
flowers. She received Yard of Month from the Kiwanis Club.
Surviving are three children, Gloria (Robert E.) Jensen, Colleen (Jack)
Bradford, Dale F. (Mae) Hansen all of Brigham City; one daughter-in-law, Joy
Fisher Hansen, American Fork; two half brothers, Vern and Myrl Klippert both
of Preston, Idaho; 23 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 6 great great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Clarence Blaine Hansen.
Graveside services will be held on Monday 6 January 2003 at the Brigham City
Cemetery at 1:00 p.m.
Under the direction of Gillies Funeral Chapel, Brigham City.

SPENCER R. REEDER
WILLARD ú Spencer Ross Reeder, 79, loving husband, father, brother,
grandfather, friend and neighbor, passed away Friday, January 3, 2003 at the
Brigham City Community Hospital.
He was born on August 25, 1923 in Brigham City, Utah a son of Joseph Martin
and Lula B. Reeder.
Spencer married Verna Mable Todd on May 2, 1945 in Salt Lake Temple, Utah; she
passed away on June 28, 1990. He married LuDene Anderson Young on December 7,
1991 in Willard, Utah.
A lifelong farmer and gardener, Spencer also worked at Hill Air Force Base for
more than thirty years. At the time of his passing, he was a member of the
Willard 4th Ward having served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints including membership in the Bishopric and Stake High
Council. Along with his wife and companion, Verna he served a Mission in Mesa,
Arizona. Spence was a member of the Utah Sons of Pioneers and a long time
supporter of Scouting having received the District Award of Merit. His
neighbors and friends have been the beneficiary of thousands of acts of quiet
kindness and selfless service performed by this gentle man.
Surviving are his wife, sweetheart, and dancing partner, LuDene Reeder,
Willard, Dean T. (Linda) Reeder, SLC, Steven T. (Dona) Reeder, Logan, Clark T.
(Becky) Reeder, Kearns, Ross, T. (Ann) Reeder, Brigham, Julene Reeder, Murray,
four stepchildren, 13 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren, one brother;
Karl Reeder.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Verna.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Willard Ward Chapel, 80 North 100 West, Willard.
Friends may call Monday, January 6, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and on Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:40
a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.


LARRY W. WILCOX
BRIGHAM ú Larry Wayne Wilcox, 52, died, January 5, 2003 at McKay Dee Hospital.
He was born September 30, 1950 in Salt Lake City, UT a son of F. Wayne and
Rhea Lou Olsen, Wilcox.
Larry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He was involved in scouting.
Surviving are his father and second mother; Wayne (Iva Beth Tanner) Wilcox,
Brigham, two sisters; Marjorie Lou (Douglas) Graham, Ogden, Becky Layne
(William) Larsen, Salt Lake City, two brothers; Roger Dean (Cindy) Tanner,
Tremonton, Kent Brian (Cindy) Tanner, Brigham.
He was preceded in death by his mother; Rhea Lou.
Services will be Wednesday, January 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary
Chapel.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00
to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

THOMAS Y. CRIDDLE
BRIGHAM CITY/ SALMON/ SALT LAKE- Thomas Y. Criddle, 87, passed away January 8,
2003 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born March 22, 1915 in Downey, Idaho the first child of Lorin and Mabel
Van Leuven Criddle.
He attended the Downey Elementary and High School.
He grew up doing the usual farm chores, milking cows, feeding livestock,
harvesting hay and grain, and caring for the vegetable gardens.
On January 5, 1934, he married Gayle Varell Thompson.
T.Y. worked as a vehicle mechanic in Pocatello, J.D. Morgan s Garage & Car
Dealership, & J.M. Hyde s Garage & Car Dealership in Downey. Later he leased
and ran the Hyde Repair Garage by himself. He and his father were partners on
a sheep herd, after the sheep were sold; cattle were bought and shared the
range east of Downey. He bought the Welding and Repair Shop in Downey and ran
it until 1954. Then they moved to Salmon, ID. They owned and operated the
Drive in Motel, Caf‚, and Trailer Court for 21 years. Then they returned to
Pocatello. After returning to Pocatello he worked at Cal Ranch Store. He also
worked at Propane Gas Bulk Distributorship when he was diagnosed as having
Parkinson s disease.
He was creative in making and repairing all sorts of Farm, Yard and House
items. He loved to read about a variety of subjects. T.Y. enjoyed hunting,
camping, and fishing trips. He even went moose hunting in Canada one year.
Church activities were a very important part of his life where he held many
positions through his lifetime.
In July of 2000 he sold his home and began living with his loving children.
He is survived by his children; Monte (Caroline) Criddle, Nancy (Larry)
Daniels, Bonnie (Bill) Stricklan, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and
three great-great-grandchildren, sisters; Vera Evans and Lula Elber.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Gayle, son; Kenneth Lamar,
grandson; Blaine Mont and brothers; Howard and Jesse.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 12:00 Noon in
the Downey Ward Chapel, 525 E. 100 N., Downey, ID.
Friends may call on Friday January 17, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Saturday January 18, 2002 from
10:30 to 11:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Downey Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com


Dora B. Jones
Logan, Utah: Dora B. Moffitt Jones, 83, returned to her Heavenly Father on
January 14, 2003. She was born July 19, 1919 in Bountiful, Utah to Bry Honri
and Jennie Turner Burningham. She married L. Jack Moffitt on July 1, 1938 and
they were later divorced. She married Stanley S. Jones on March 8, 1986 in
Wellsville, Utah and were later solemnized in the Logan Temple.
She was raised in Bountiful and graduated from Davis High School. She was an
active member of the LDS Church. She was a temple worker and a volunteer at
Sunshine Terrace.
She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, and traveling. She is survived by her
husband, Stan, sons, Hal ((Elaine), North Logan; Bert (Cheryl), Brigham City;
Jim (Sharon), Perry, Utah; and daughters, Vickie (Richard) Mauchley and Holly
(life s partner Robert Heideman) Dahle, all of Brigham City, Utah. 11
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Stepchildren, Mary Jane (Kay) Reese, Centerville, Utah; Glenda (Lowell)
Heaton, Gilbert, Arizona. 9 stepgrandchildren and 22 step great grandchildren,
One sister, Jetta White, Bountiful, Utah.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Colby Rasmussen.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, January 18, 2003 in the
Logan 14th Ward Chapel, 94 West 600 South, Logan. Family and friends may call
at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street on Friday evening from 6-8
p.m. and at the Church on
Saturday from 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment Wellsville Cemetery.

ISAAC SANCHEZ
BRIGHAM CIT- Isaac Sanchez, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2003 in the
presence of his family.
He was born on August 30, 1926 Gallina, New Mexico, a son of Miguel and Elena
Chavez Sanchez.
Isaac married Antonia Chavez on November 12, 1981 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He had a great love for the outdoors, where he worked as a sheepherder. Where
he enjoyed spending a lot of time with his family.
Surviving are his wife, Antonia of Brigham City; seven children, Viola Kocher;
Stella Vanderpool and Rita Eagle all of Woodland, CA; Justo Morfin of Brigham
City; Jesse Morfin of Meridian, Idaho; Isaac Sanchez, Jr. of Tremonton.;
Amanda Sanchez of Meridian, Idaho; 13 grandchildren
Also surviving are three sisters and two brothers all of New Mexico.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 10:00
a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City.
Vigil service with Holy Rosary will be said on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the
Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City and a viewing will
follow at 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.

Romaine Elsie Dial Jensen
Bear River City: Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Romaine Elsie Dial
Jensen, 78, returned home to our loving Heavenly Father surrounded by her
family on January 18, 2003, at the Pioneer Care Center. She was born December
31, 1924, in Willard, Utah, the daughter of Joseph S. and Elizabeth Jane Dial.
She married Stanley Duane Jensen on October 5, 1945, in Brigham City. Their
marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on October 5, 1951.
She was reared and educated in Willard and after her marriage made her home in
Bear River City. She worked as a legal secretary. She loved working in her
garden, was very creative in all she did, and was an excellent cook,
especially known for her pies.
She was a member of the Bear River 2nd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints where she had served as a visiting teacher, homemaking
leader, librarian, Young Women s President and many other callings.
She is survived by her husband, Stan of Bear River City; children, Sandra
Blank, Salt Lake City; Robert (Denice), Jeff( Diane), Todd (Michelle), all of
Elwood; 13 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Ruth
(Jimmy-deceased) Vreeken, Salt Lake City; Nellie (Leonard) Hill, Roy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Russell and Glen; a sister
Muriel Collier.

VERNON C. SPENCER
BRIGHAM CITY   Vernon Cecil Spencer, 71, passed away Monday, January 20, 2003.
He was born April 11, 1931 in Garland, Utah a son of Cecil and Helena Trease
Spencer.
Vernon served his country in the Marine Corps in 1951.
He married Shirley Iona Taylor on May 25, 1952 in Oakley, Cassia, Idaho. They
were later sealed in the Logan Temple.
Vernon retired from Hill Air Force Base with thirty-six years of service. He
has worked many jobs in his life, Bushnell Hospital Bowling Alley, Perry
Cannery, Smith Cannery and Freeze Plant and Ogden Arsonal.
He was very active in the Scouting program receiving the Scouters Key, Award
of Merit, Silver Beaver Award and was a Scout Master for nearly 20 years. He
loved the great out doors especially camping, hunting and fishing.
Vernon treated family like friends and friends like family.
Vernon is survived by his wife Shirley, children: Kelly (Kathy) Spencer,
Randall (Jannetta) Spencer, Patty (Jose) Ortiz, Dallen Spencer, Cory Spencer,
Lanae (Steven) Bird, 14 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, brothers;
Donald W. Spencer and Larry Spencer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister; Thelma Romer, two sons:
Roger, Jarren and daughter-in-law Debra.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 24, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham
City 23rd Ward Chapel, 620 N. 300 E., Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 23, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m.
at the Church.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers that you make a donation to the Boy
Scouts of America.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded
by VFW Post 1695.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Clara Clark Neeley
BRIGHAM CITY   Clara Clark Neeley, 89 beloved wife, mother and grandmother
passed away January 15, 2003.
Clara was born July 14, 1913 in Blackfoot Idaho a daughter of Parley G. and
Lavina Parker Clark.
Clara married Paul Evans Neeley on July 14, 1932 in the Logan Temple.
She served in the Relief Society and Young Women, later serving with Paul on a
mission to Fulton, Kentucky.
She was a true mother in every sense of the word, loving, guiding, protecting
and providing a home of love and values not only taught but also lived. She
had a great talent as a seamstress; many young brides have worn wedding
dresses made by her, while others enjoyed her innumerable dresses, quilts and
dolls. Her hands were always busy, tatting or embroidering.
Surviving are her children; Norma (Clyde) Price, Brigham City, UT, Kennith
(Kay) Neeley, West Valley, UT, LaRee (Darwin) Allen, Tremonton, UT, Wayne
(MayLynne) Neeley, Bountiful, UT, 19 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren;
brothers: Lynn, Glen, Dyle and Newell Clark.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 20, 2003 at Brigham City 4th Ward
Chapel, 25 N. 300 E., Brigham City.
Friends may call on Sunday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S.
100 E. Brigham City and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Calls Fort Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Brigham City 4th Ward Mission fund.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

CERA K. APODACA
Have you ever met someone who has inspired you, just by being in their
presence?
Someone that made you start to think things differently and see them in a
whole new way? Maybe you only knew them for a short while but it seemed like
you had know them your whole life. Someone who never said a word yet in her
own way wrote novels. An Angel in every aspect of the word. A princess in her
own kingdom. That was CERA KAYLEE APODACA. For two years and ten months and
two days, she inspired those around her. A miracle that was given no chance of
survival turned the odds in her favor and outlasted any expectations.
Inspiring us with her will power and determination a fighter till the end.
Cera may be gone, but she will never be forgotten. She was and is a light that
will always shine bright in our hearts. Cera is survived by her father; Roger
D. Apodaca, mother, Janette A. Apodaca, brother, Johnathon D. Apodaca,
sisters; Jacqueline H. Apodaca and Cydney J. Apodaca, grandparents; R. Bruce &
Janice Allen, Louis & Irene Apodaca and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service will be Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City.
Friends may call Friday, January 24, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on
Saturday from 9:30 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

GLENN LEWIS ANDERSEN
BRIGHAM CITY- Glenn Lewis Andersen, 93, died January 17, 2003 in Brigham City.
Born 28 December 1909, the third of six children to Louis J. Andersen and Zina
L. Jensen, he lived in Brigham City his entire life. He married his high
school sweetheart Grace Edwards in 1936, later solemnized in the Salt Lake
Temple. Grace died November 2001.
Glenn was a Ford man, going to work for Peach Motors after graduating Box
Elder High School and taking over the agency in 1943 as Andersen s Ford Inc.
He won many honors from Ford Motor including the Four Letter Award and The
Distinguished Achievement Award twice. He served several terms on the board of
directors for the Ford Dealers Advertising Association and also as a Vice
President. Know for being able to fix anything, it was jokingly said he would
open the gates of heaven with a screwdriver and pliers.
Glenn loved Brigham City. He joined the Brigham City Volunteer Fire department
1944 and served as chief, treasurer and historian and later provided ambulance
services. He received several awards for service to the department and
community. He became the eldest member of the department and was fondly
referred as  Pappy. 
He was a 1948 charter member of the Brigham City Kiwanis Club and served on
the board of directors and as president. In 1954 as president, he was the
first to string Christmas lights on the Brigham City Arch over Main Street
which tradition continues today. He received the Kiwanis Golden Service Award
in 1965. He was also a long time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a
member of the BPO Elks for 56 years.
In 1945 he was elected president of the Brigham City Junior Chamber of
Commerce and later received the U.S. Junior Chamber s Distinguished Service
award for outstanding contributions to civic betterment and letter of
appreciation for his continuing support of the local program. He also served
as a director and as president of the Greater Brigham City Chamber of Commerce
and in 1985 was awarded an Honorary Life Membership for his contributions. He
served on the Brigham City Planning Commission for 4 years and on the board of
directors of the Box Elder County Bank. In 1998 Brigham City selected him for
its Total Citizen Award. In recent years he and Grace donated several
flagpoles
to the community including the cemetery, historic train station, Eagle
Mountain Golf Course, the Fire Department, Wells Fargo Bank and a church. He
said Brigham City had been very good to him.
He is survived by two daughters: Joanne (Thomas) Coppin, of Bountiful and
Arlene Andersen, of Brigham City, and four grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, and a brother: Ben Andersen of Ogden, formerly Brigham
City.
Funeral services will be Friday January 24, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 23, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on
Friday from 1:30 to 2:40 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Marvin Moon
Marvin Marion Moon, died in Logan on January 9. Cause of death was kidney
cancer. He was born April 15, 1918, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Arthur
Ellis Moon and Estella Blanche Son.
He is survived by his wife, Irma Ruth Hargis, four children, three grandchild,
and one sister.
Prior to his retirement as postal clerk at Brigham City Post Office he lived
in Perry. In 1982, he and his wife moved to their home in Mendon.
In the many locations where he lived during his lifetime, Marvin was active in
church and in community groups. His remarkable speaking voice distinguished
his role performances. For over a decade, he was a supporter of Ayuda, a
volunteer agency promoting health and education Cunen, El Quiche, Guatemala.
Contributors in his memory may be sent to Heritage Community Theatre, P.O. Box
203, Brigham City, UT 84302.

Mary Daines Waite
PROVIDENCE - Mary Daines Waite, 99, died January 27, 2003, at the Providence
Assisted Living Center, Providence, Utah.
She was born in Hyde Park, Utah, on September 4, 1903, a daughter of James
Albert and Sarah Ann Trappett Daines. She attended schools in Hyde Park and
Smithfield. During her teen years, she spent much time helping her mother in
their general merchandise store in Hyde Park.
She married Fenton Hambleton Waite on September 21, 1920. They were later
sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived in Salt Lake, Hyde Park, Willard,
and Hyrum while raising their family. Fenton, a World War I veteran, died in
1976.
Mary has been active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all
her life, serving in the Primary, Sunday School and Mutual organizations. Mary
and Fenton enjoyed traveling, mostly to areas where they could do temple work
together.
She is probably best known for her beautiful custom sewing throughout the
years, as well as her beautiful handmade quilts.
They have been blessed with 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and many
great-great grandchildren.
Fenton and Mary had five children, two of whom are still living: Mary Ann
(Andrew Morris) Speth of Providence, and Rodney (Sharon) Waite of Napa,
California. A daughter and son-in-law, James and Idalene Hansen, and two sons,
Paul Waite and Kenneth Waite, are deceased.
She is also survived by two daughter-in-laws, Jean Waite of Willard, Utah, and
Eleanor Waite of Ogden, Utah, as well as a sister, Leora Ashbaker of
Clearfield, Utah.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, at the
Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center, Logan, Utah. Friends may call on Thursday
from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary prior to the funeral
services.
Interment will be in the Hyde Park Cemetery.

JACK A. HARVATH
Jack A. Harvath, 69, Brigham City, Utah, died of an apparent cardiac arrest on
Wednesday, January 22, 2003 while visiting his daughter in Chesterfield, MO.
He was born November 13, 1933 in Freeport, IL. Son of Dollie M. Hinkle of
Oregon, IL and John S. Harvath, deceased. He grew up in Oregon, IL graduating
from Oregon High School, and was active in athletics. He attended Utah State
University, Logan, UT receiving a B.S. in Political Science and a M.S. in
Physical Education, played varsity football and was Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity
president. He served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Lewis, WA. He married Helen M.
Daines in 1957 in the Logan, UT, LDS temple.
Jack's public teaching and coaching career spanned 32 years and included
Skyline and Fremont High Schools, Oakland, CA, Idaho State University,
Pocatello, ID, and 27 years at Solano Community College, Suisun, CA. He taught
physical education and coached football and wrestling. He was California
Teachers Association President for four years and Academic Senate President
for the two years before his 1994 retirement.
After retiring, he and his wife taught two years at Brigham Young University,
Laie, HI as Church Service Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. He served in many church leadership positions including the
Elder's Quorum President and on the High Council in the Fairfield, CA Stake.
He was Family History Specialist for the Brigham City 17th Ward.
He is survived by his Mother, Dollie M. Hinkle, his sister, Beverly Huston,
and his brother, James Hinkle (Melody), all of Oregon, IL.
He also is survived by his wife Helen, their two daughters Barbara Harvath,
Chesterfield, MO., and Victoria (Kurt) Hales, Lubbock, TX, three sons Jonathan
Harvath, Lava Hot Springs, ID, Daniel (Leah) Harvath, Napa, CA and David
(Kate) Harvath, Vallejo, CA. and eleven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1st at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham
City 17th Ward LDS Church,139 East 300 North. Family and friends may visit
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Logan City
Cemetery, Logan, UT overlooking the USU stadium scoreboard where he loved to
play football.

GEORGIA SUE SWARTZ MICHAELS
Georgia (Sue) Michaels, nee Swartz, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, died November 23,
2002, while visiting her daughter in Corvallis, OR.
She was born in Castleton, KS and attended schools in Wichita, KS. While
studying in France as a Fulbright Scholar, she met her husband, Robert J.
(Bob) Michaels. They were married in 1954 at the US Naval Academy in
Annapolis, MD. Upon retiring from the Navy, they moved to Brigham City,
where Bob taught JROTC at BEHS and Sue substitute taught. After living in
Mexico several years, they settled in Phoenix, AZ and enjoyed traveling the
world.
Surviviors include her father, George G. Swartz of Chandler, AZ; brother W.
John Swartz of Santa Fe, NM; aunt Frankie McMinimy Weibert of Wichita, KS;
daughters Melinda Michaels Winograd of Corvallis, OR and Kathi Michaels Rush
of Fredericksburg, Va; son Greg Michaels of Aurora, CO and six
grandchildren. Sue was preceded in death by a son, David, and her husband
of 48 years, Bob.
A memorial will be held March 31, 2003 in Mesa, AZ. Memorial donations may
be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Arizona, 4203 E. Indian School
Rd. Suite #140, Phoenix, Az 85018


THERESA S. RARICK
BRIGHAM CITY   Theresa Rarick, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at
Brigham City Community Hospital.
She was born April 18, 1937 in Pittsfield, MA a daughter of Raymond and Marie
Ireland Beaulieu.
Theresa gradated from Pittsfield High School.
Theresa married Harold Rarick in 1971 in Louisville, KY.
She loved roller skating, swimming, gardening, crafts and painting. Her
greatest love was her family and especially her grandchildren.
Theresa will be dearly missed by her husband, Harold Rarick, Brigham City, UT;
children, Samuel Wright, Louisville, KY; Lisa (Larry) Huemiller, Clinton, UT;
Hal Rarick, Ogden, UT; two grandchildren, Lyndsi Huemiller, Jordan Huemiller;
mother, Maria Beaulieu, Pittsfield, MA; sister, Darlene Moyer, Marlboro, NY;
and brother, Buster Beaulieu, Pittsfield, MA.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at St.
Henry s Catholic Church, 380 S. 200 E., Brigham City.
Friends may call Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100
East, Brigham City.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com


LILLIS HAWS REEVES
SOUTH JORDAN- Lillis J. Haws Reeves, 89, passed away Saturday, January 25,
2003 in Draper, Utah.
She was born November 19, 1913 in Brigham City, Utah a daughter of Elijah and
Aurilla Hansen Jensen.
Lillis married Harold Brigham Haws on June 16, 1933 in Preston, Idaho they
were later sealed in the Salt lake Temple. Brig passed away October 9, 1981.
She later married Glenn Reeves in October 1983. He passed away in January
1994.
Lillis was a hard worker and an amazing cook, and grew wonderful roses. She
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving are her daughters; Marian Dee (Elden) Green, South Jordan, UT; Kaye
(Mike) Quist, Carmel, IN; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, sisters,
Ruth Rounds, Longmont, CO; Ann Morgan, Van Couver, WA; and brother, Robert E.
Jensen, Brigham City, UT.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:45 at the Mortuary.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

ROBERT D. LOSEE
BRIGHAM CITY- Robert Dee Losee, age 78, passed away, Thursday, January 23,
2003 at the Brigham City Community Hospital, following a brief illness. Bob
was born July 25, 1924 in Ogden, Utah the son of Ludlow H. and Stella Malan
Losee.
He attended elementary and high schools in Ogden. He received his BS degree
from Utah State University in 1950 and received his MS degree from University
of Utah in1970.
Bob married Mary Adele Bingham on December 20, 1946 in the Salt Lake City
Temple. He served his country in WWII in the Third Army in Europe. He also
served in the Korean War as a Lt. in the US Air Force.
After graduating from college Bob worked as a maintenance engineer for Peter
Kewitt & Sons Construction and as an aerospace engineer for Aerojet and
Convair. He retired from Thiokol in 1989 after 30 years of service.
Bob was an avid motorsports fan. His favorite tracks were  Indy  and
 Daytona . He loved to build model cars and aircraft, especially those of the
WWII era. He became a beautiful scroll saw artist in his later years.
Bob was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and served as a High Priest.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary, Brigham City; one son, Scott
(Debbie), Mantua, UT; and his daughter Lyn, Spirit Lake, ID; 15 grandchildren,
1 great-grandchild, two sisters; Ann Schmalz, CA and Carol Ashby, Salt Lake
City.
He was preceded in death by one son, Kurtis.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 28, 2003 fat 11:00 a.m. at the
Brigham City 20th Ward Chapel, 650 Anderson Dr.
Friends may call Monday, January 27, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 from
10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the church prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery.
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AL CAZIER
BRIGHAM CITY   Stephen Allen Cazier, 79, was called home by his loving
Heavenly Father on January 22, 2003. He passed away at his home from a sudden
heart attack.
Al was born March 9, 1923 in Grace, Idaho to Stephen Alloyd Cazier and Evelyn
Panter. He moved to Brigham City as a child and graduated from Box Elder High.
After serving in World War II he returned home and married Doris Olsen on July
6, 1948. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan Temple on May 8, 1964.
Al opened, owned and operated Al s Conoco for 45 years. Many will remember the
excellent service they received there, but that was just a portion of the
service he gave throughout his life. He was president of the Brigham City
J.C. s and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award. He was later the
president of the local Lion s Club and was active in their State organization.
He sponsored Little League Baseball teams and Peach Queen contestants and
supported Boy Scouts of America. He served eight years as a Brigham City
Councilman and then four years as Box Elder County Commissioner. He was
honored as the Grand Marshall of Peach Days in1994. Al loved serving others in
many additional ways including Special Olympics, Meals-on-Wheels, and the
Adult Leisure Program for handicapped adults. He also enjoyed breakfast with
his friends at the  roundtable .
Al was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
served in many capacities, most recently as the Ward Mission Leader, a calling
he particularly enjoyed. He loved helping the missionaries. Al s greatest joy
is his family, and it is our honor to love him.
He is survived by his wife Doris, and children, Steve and Renee Cazier, Sandy;
Kathy and Doyle Kerbs, Clearfield; Jeff and Kaye Cazier, Kaysville; and J.
Craig Cazier, Brigham City. He has twelve grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters Geneal Death, Brigham City;
Carole Sorensen, Mantua; and Evelyn Hall, West Valley. Also Marie Richardson,
Brigham City; Orpha Larson, Las Vegas; Beth Bailey, Burbank; and Ruth Cazier,
Brigham City. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Claras and Max,
sisters Zola and LaDene, and granddaughter Crystal Cazier.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham
City Central Ward Chapel, 506 S. 200 E., Brigham City.
Friends may call on Sunday, January 26, 2003 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Monday, January 27, 2003 from
9:45 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded
by VFW Post 1695.
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CATHERINE M. JOHNSON
Our beloved mother, Catherine Marjorie Johanson Johnson, age 77, passed away
from us peacefully on January 24, 2003 in Brigham City, Utah surrounded by her
family.
She was born September 30, 1925 in Farr West, Utah, the fourth child of
Hjalmar and Adelia Johanson. She married Willis H. Johnson on February 19,
1950 in Ogden, Utah.
Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. Catherine was
reared and educated in Box Elder County. She was an active member of the LDS
Church and served in many different positions through out the years. She
worked in the food service industry serving school lunches for twenty-five
years.
Mom touched the lives of everyone around her, always with a kind word, a
smile, or just a wave. She was very much a people person and truly treasured
her friends. One of the things she enjoyed was making baby quilts for loved
ones, but the greatest joy in her life was her children and her grandchildren.
She was very giving, always putting others first and her acts of service were
a wonderful example to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and one son Demar, four brothers and
one sister.
She is survived by her children; Larry (Kris) Johnson, Salt Lake City; Allen
(Peggy) Johnson, Willard; Joe Johnson, North Ogden; Blain (Carolee) Johnson,
Clearfield; Corey (Julie) Johnson, North Ogden; Ronda (Keith) Olsen, Willard;
19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Willard 3rd Ward Chapel, 80 N. 100 W., Willard.
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 10:45 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the North Ogden Ben Lomond Cemetery.
The family would like to thank, the kind people at the Peach Tree Assisted
Living Facility, and the compassionate caretakers from Heritage Hospice.
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Abby Ruth Baird
Abby Ruth Baird, beloved daughter of Randall Orrin and Debra Huggins Baird,
passed from this earthly existence on January 31, 2003. She was born April 24,
1980, in Provo, Utah. Abby was severely disabled and some might say that her
life had no purpose; yet there are many who have witnessed her reach out and
influence countless people for good. Her family is honored to have known her.
Abby is the third child in the Baird family, with two older sisters, Angela
(Jim) Walker of Logan, Utah, and Emily (Mike) Sessions of Star, Idaho, and two
younger brothers, Adam Randall Baird, Orem, Utah, and Elder Brandon Orrin
Baird, Mexico Monterrey North Mission. She has one niece, Abby Emma Sessions,
and one nephew, Tyler Michael Sessions, also of Star, Idaho.
Abby's family wishes to extend their warmest thanks to the employees of the
Connor Street Group Home in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the loving care they
gave Abby all of these years. They also want to thank the professional and
caring staff of Primary Children's Hospital and Dr. Tom Metcalf, also of Salt
Lake City, who attended Abby for almost 20 years.
Services will be held at the Willard Stake Center, Perry, Utah, on Wednesday,
February 5, 2003, at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited. Interment will be
in the Brigham City, Utah, cemetery.