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JENNINGS D. "JINKS" CONNER
BRIGHAM CITY   Jennings D. "Jinks" Conner died peacefully in his sleep on
Saturday, April 3, 2004, after a short illness. He was the ninth child born to
William and Rhoda Conner on March 29, 1915, in Burley, Idaho. He was married
to Uarda Jensen Conner for 41 years. She preceded him in death. He was married
for the next nine years to Elda Hansen Conner. She also preceded him in death.
The past fifteen years he has been married to his loving and sweet companion,
Alice Wheatley Snow Conner.
J. D. loved the outdoors and new adventure. The family spent eleven years in
Anchorage, Alaska working at Fort Richardson. He was a homesteader and avid
hunter. They returned to live in Brigham City, Utah where he worked for the
Box Elder School District as a bus driver. He resided in the Brigham City and
Perry area for the past 37 years. He worked very hard all his life to provide
for and take care of his family. He was an active member of the Brigham Third
Ward where he had many friends. J. D. was happy, positive and always had a
joke or story to tell to everyone. No one was a stranger to him, everyone he
met became his friend. We will miss his wonderful sense of humor, which he
never lost. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Alice; two sons, Chris (Donna) Conner of
Smithfield, Delose (Janice) Conner of Layton, eleven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Linda (Robert)
Warren, Alice (Craig) Yeates Smith, Leon (Roseanna) Snow, eleven
step-grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the nurses and aides of Hospice, especially
Jon, Teresa and Vicki, for their kind and loving care.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205
South 100 East, Brigham City where friends may call on Wednesday from 10 to
10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

DONNA BATY GROW
OGDEN - Donna B. Grow, 79, died Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at a local care
center from complications following a stroke.
She was born January 30, 1925, in Harper Ward, Utah, a daughter of Richard
Wilson and Wilhelmina Korth Baty. She was the youngest of eight children.
Donna raised three children mostly by herself. To support them, she worked at
three different drug stores in Brigham City. She later moved to Ogden where
she managed Weber Office Supply until her retirement.
Donna enjoyed playing cards, golfing, bowling, walking at the mall, watching
the chariot races and attending activities at the South Ogden Senior Center.
She appreciated all the friendships she developed doing these activities. She
loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Surviving are her children, Michele "Mickey" Bosley (John Ray) Godfrey,
Bluffdale; Tim M. (Eileen) Wells, Syracuse; David James Wells, West Jordan;
six grandchildren, Jan Beach, Hallie McDonald, J. Scott Godfrey, Michael
Godfrey, Sadie Fain; step-grandchildren, Wendy Austin and Cody Barnes and 10
great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is one sister, Delone (Lee) Andersen, Pasco, WA.
Donna was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray, John, Seth, Dan and Reece;
one sister, Ruth Grant; and one great-grandchild.
Special thanks to Manor Care and Vista Care Hospice for the fine care given
her over the last four years, especially Kathy and Leslie.
Memorial Services were held Wednesday, March 31 at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary,
3408 Washington Blvd.
At Donna's request, cremation will be under the direction of Lindquist's
Crematory.
Interment, Midvale City Cemetery.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com

ELVA R. JACKSON
Together Again   (Under Picture) Elva and Evan were reunited April 3, 2004.
BRIGHAM CITY - Elva June Rasmussen Jackson, age 94, passed from this life
after many hugs and tears, peacefully into the arms of her husband.
Elva was born on June 12, 1909, in Bear River City, Utah, a daughter of Marie
Henriksen and Nels Peter Rasmussen, Sr.
On April 22, 1942, Elva married Evan H. Jackson in the Logan LDS Temple. They
lived their entire married life in Box Elder County. Evan preceded her in
death on May 28, 1998.
She graduated from Bear River High School. She attended the University of Utah
and Utah State University, receiving her teaching certificate. She taught
school in Richmond, Utah.
Elva was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held
many positions in all ward and stake auxiliaries. She served a mission to the
Northwestern States from 1938 to 1940. Elva and Evan served a mission to
Arizona from 1984 to 1985. They also served as ordinance workers in the temple
for over ten years, a calling which was very special to them.
Elva cared for her mother from a young age until her mother's death. She loved
and enjoyed being around family   preparing nice meals and having them all at
home. She also enjoyed doing geneology, working in Family History Libraries
for 12 years in Logan, three years in Ogden, and seven years in Brigham City.
Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Evan R. (Sarah) Jackson, Mountain
View, WY; Jarvis (Cheryl) Jackson, WY; Camie (Steve) Olson, St. George, UT;
Joan Jackson, Brigham City, UT; 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren,
and nieces and nephews.
Elva was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and seven sisters.
Funeral services were held on April 6, at the Lakeview LDS Chapel, Brigham
City, Utah under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Brigham City.
Interment in the Bear River City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

RYAN THOMAS PORTER
BRIGHAM CITY   Ryan passed away at home unexpectedly April 4, 2004.
He was born January 11, 1973, in Ogden, Utah, a son of Alan B. and Judy Allen
Porter.
As an industrious child, he entertained the neighborhood with various
carnivals and backyard activities.
He attended Box Elder School and excelled in drama classes. He was in Palace
Playhouse and received special recognition for his acting abilities. He also
had parts in Heritage Theater, productions, "Mary", "Our town", "Mame", and
"Tom Sawyer".
Ryan was always a sure laugh. He had a huge heart; and loved his family and
friends dearly. He had a special place in his heart for many nieces and
nephews, who enjoyed his humor. They had many "front room" dance recitals and
trampoline jump-a-thons together. He made "the best cookies ever."
Ryan was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Ryan worked in the healthcare industry. He managed plasma centers in Salt Lake
City, UT, South Bend, IN, Lansing, MI, Macon, GA and Savannah, GA. He was
currently employed at Autumn Living in Brigham City, where he enjoyed working
with the elderly.
He is survived by his parents of Brigham City, and the following brothers and
sisters: Steven (Letha) Porter, North Ogden, UT; Tonya (Todd) Hanson and
Brenda (Alan) Dixon, Brigham City, UT; Blake (Luanne) Porter, Lewisville, TX;
Glen (Treesa) Porter, Franklin, ID and Garth (Debi) Porter, Spanish Fork, UT.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ben and Elma Porter and Tom and
ViEtta Allen.
Funeral services will be held at Thursday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah.
Friends and family may call Wednesday, April 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on
Thursday from 9:45 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

MAXINE GALE CHECKETTS TAYLOR
BRIGHAM CITY - Maxine Gale Checketts Taylor, 87, died Thursday, April 1, 2004,
at her home surrounded by her family.
Maxine was born May 17, 1916, a daughter of Joseph Hyrum and Kathryn Drysdale
Gale in Ogden, the second of four daughters.
She married Elwood F. Checketts on March 18, 1936, in Brigham City. From this
union they had one son and three daughters. Elwood died on Friday, July 26,
1963, of a heart attack after 27 years of marriage. Maxine married Jack Taylor
in 1964, gaining four step-children. He died in 1971.
She worked for American Sportswear and later joined her first husband Elwood
as owner of Richards Cold Storage Lockers. She continued running the business
after his death.
Maxine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In her early years, she made wedding cakes for family and friends. Her first
love was crocheting.
She was very active in the Eagles Auxiliary, Aerie #2919. She held the offices
of Madam President, Past Madam President, Grand Madam State President and Past
Grand Madam State President. She was also inducted into the FOE Hall of Fame,
was a Charter Member since 1951 and was State Mother. She was also involved in
the Guides Dogs of Utah.
Surviving are her daughters, Sharon (Donald) Spinney, Carol (Leon) Silva and
Linda Buck of Brigham City; daughter-in-law Rosalie (Robert) Checketts of Roy;
eleven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; three great-great
grandchildren; sister Clo Riddel of Ogden; brother-in-law Gerald (Bonnie)
Murdock; nephew Scott (Laura) Murdock of California; three step-sons, Monte,
Rodney and Robert Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, two sisters,
Josephine and Beverly, son Robert, grandson Michael, brother-in-law Pete
Riddel and step-daughter Debra.
The family would like to thank the staff of Odyssey Health Care, Jean and Deej
for their loving care and Pioneer Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 6 at Myers Mortuary, Brigham
City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

ANNA H. WIGHT
BRIGHAM CITY - Anna Hendrickson Wight, 94, died Friday, April 2, 2004, in
Brigham City, Utah.
She was born in Brigham City 0n February 9, 1910, to Peter P. Hendrickson and
Kristine Mortensen. She was the second of ten children. She was raised in
Corinne and graduated from Box Elder High School and Seminary.
Anna married Lowen H. Wight February 20, 1932, and was sealed in the Logan LDS
Temple in 1933.
Her greatest joy in life was her family. She enjoyed farming in Washington,
where they lived for twenty years. They also lived in California and Oregon
and moved to Brigham City in 1988.
Anna was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She and Lowen fulfilled a mission in New Zealand. She also held many
leadership and teaching positions in Primary and Relief Society. She worked on
genealogy on her family lines.
Her hobbies were sewing, quilting, crocheting, and gardening.
Surviving are her three sons, Mark (Carol) Wight, Provo, UT; Richard (Judy)
Wight, Sandy, UT; Dwayne (Debbie) Wight, Corinne, UT; 13 grandchildren and 28
great grandchildren and one sister, Ruth Hadley, Ogden, UT.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, UT.
Family will meet friends on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral
chapel.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

EULA RHODES WOOD
GARLAND - Eula Rhodes Wood, 90, passed away April 11, 2004, at home surrounded
by her loved ones.
She was born September 22, 1913, in East Garland, Utah. She was the fifth of
15 children of William Jasper and Ellen G. Capener Rhodes. She married Mark
Jonathan Wood on October 26, 1934, in Ogden. The marriage was solemnized in
the Logan LDS Temple on February 21, 1936. He preceded her in death on
September 15, 2002.
She worked at Box Elder County School District for 33 years and for 17 years
served as County School Lunch Supervisor. Eula loved to feed not only the
entire County School District but also anyone who had the pleasure of visiting
her home.
She was a member of the Garland First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and had served in various callings.
She is survived by her children: Bob (Marilyn) Wood, Gladstone, OR; Arlene
(Bill) Bingham, Deweyville, UT; Dee Ann (Dallas) Nessen, Kaysville, UT; 16
grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren;
siblings: Beth (Clyde) Wood, Cheyenne, WY; Carl Rhodes, Tremonton, UT; Alta
(Eldon) Munns, Garland, UT; Blaine Rhodes, East Garland, UT; Margene Fryer,
Bountiful, UT.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son and daughter-in-law Jay Dee
and Lena Ann Wood; two great grandchildren; one great great grandchild;
brothers, Rossco, Arnold, Ursel, Dale, Ray, Lee, Daniel; sisters, Fay and
Geraldine.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at the Garland
LDS Tabernacle located at 140 West Factory, Garland. Friends may call
Wednesday, April 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111
North 100 East, Tremonton and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the
funeral.
The family would like to express deep appreciation to Dr. Chad Merrell, VISTA
Care Hospice, and a special granddaughter, Patti Jo Bingham, for all the heart
felt care given to Mark and Eula Wood.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

LAVON S. REEVE
BRIGHAM CITY   LaVon Spencer Reeve, 88, died peacefully at home on Wednesday,
April 7, 2004. She was born on September 28, 1915, a daughter of James and
Catherine Pilling Spencer in Portage, Utah. She grew up in Tremonton,
graduating from Bear River High School.
LaVon married Albert J. (Bert) Reeve on August 23, 1937, and the marriage was
later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died on January 26, 1992.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having
served faithfully sports, drama, and Relief Society in the Fourth and Forest
Hills Wards. She served a mission with her husband in Sacramento, CA.
LaVon enjoyed membership in Ladies Community Club, Civic Club, Pen Women, and
Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She had been employed by Mountain States
Telephone, Thiokol, and retired from Thiokol Job Corps.
Surviving are her four children: Elaine (Arlan, deceased) Saunders, Cambridge,
ID; RaDene (Deverell) Morgan, Brigham City, UT; Ron (Susan) Reeve. Brigham
City, UT; Marilyn (Mike) Moskaitis, Tucson, AZ; plus 17 grandchildren and 43
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings: LaVeda Rock, May (Les)
Darrington, Clain (Florence) Spencer, Bernice (Ray) Couch, and Faunice Chew.
Preceding her in death are her husband, parents and 12 siblings.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 12, at the Brigham City Forest
Hills Ward Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

RAY M. REEDER
Ray Mathias Reeder, who taught history at Fort Lewis College (FLC) in Durango,
Colorado, for 14 years, died Monday, April 5, 2004, at Memorial Hospital in
Colorado Springs, Colorado. He died at the age of 89 of natural causes.
Ray was born May 16, 1914, in Brigham City, Utah, the son of Ada Mathias and
Adolph Reeder. The family lived on a farm where they grew alfalfa and sugar
beets.
After serving a three-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in France, Mr. Reeder married Phyllis Johnson on May 29,
1941. The marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
Ray taught religious studies at Bear River High School in Tremonton, Utah, for
12 years. During that time, he earned his master's degree from Utah State
University.
In 1960, the family moved to Provo, Utah, where Mr. Reeder taught religious
studies at Farrer Junior High for six years while he earned his Ph.D. in
history from Brigham Young University.
The Reeders moved to Durango in 1966 where Mr. Reeder taught at FLC until he
retired in 1980.
He served in many callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints.
During their time in Durango, Mr. and Mrs. Reeder extracted more than 200,000
names from microfiche records for the Latter-day Saints Family History Center
in Salt Lake City.
In his free time, Mr. Reeder enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, practicing
photography and reading.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, and his infant son, David.
Mr. Reeder is survived by his daughters: Marilyn Asay of Denver, CO; Carol
Ebright of Chigaco, IL; Kathleen Steed of Mapleton, UT and Jean Burns of
Colorado Springs, CO; his brother, Dawn Reeder of Corinne, UT; his 20
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, with two on the way.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 9, at the Gillies Funeral Chapel.
Interment was in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

DORIS NIGHSWONGER
ALPINE, WY/ TUCSON, AZ/ BRIGHAM CITY, UT - Doris Loretta Stinson Nighswonger,
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed
away on April 13, 2004. She will be greatly missed.
Doris was born October 25, 1925, in Viola, KS to Max and Marie Stinson. She
married Harry Nighswonger on October 11, 1942, in Viola, KS. Harry preceded
her in death. She is survived by her son Chuck (Martha) of New Smyrna Beach,
FL; son Frank (Aleen) of North Salt Lake; daughter Cinda of Ogden; and son
Bill (Wendy) of Salt Lake City. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren, brother, Charles Delmar Stinson; and sister-in-law
Mildred Stolpe.
Doris and Harry began their married life in Kansas and moved to Missouri prior
to settling in Brigham City, Utah in 1960. After Harry's retirement from
Thiokol they moved to Alpine, WY to spend summers in the house they had built.
They spent winters in Tucson, AZ. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, playing
bridge and craft shows. She enjoyed sharing time with her grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

DECINA ZILDA MANNING
BRIGHAM CITY - Decina Zilda Manning, 79, formerly of Morrisville, Vermont and
Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully from complications of Alzheimer's and
stroke in Brigham City on Tuesday, April 6, 2004.
She was born to Roy and Glenna Manning on April 23, 1924, in Swanton, VT, the
youngest of three children. She lived most of her life in Vermont where she
met and married Kenneth Chase. They had three children, two boys and one girl
before his death. Later in life she married Lloyd Manning they enjoyed
traveling together to Maine, Florida, Colorado and Oklahoma until his death in
1980.
Decina did much in her life, including owning and operating her own restaurant
in Middletown, CT, called Country Kitchen. She enjoyed gardening, singing,
crosswords, and traveling, but mainly spoiling her grandkids. She also was a
member of the Hyde Park Ladies Auxiliary 7779 VFW.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, and sisters Hazel, and
Mildred. She also was preceded in death by an infant son, Dennis.
Decina left behind a loving and devoted family, three children: Ken (Ruth)
Chase of Hyde Park, VT; Wayne (Liz) Chase of Morrisville, VT; Linda (Scott)
Hore of Brigham City, UT; three stepdaughters: Barbara (Bill) Redmond of
Medicine Park, OK; Debbie Brown of Waterbury Center, VT; Connie Manning of
Morrisville, VT. Decina also left behind 22 grandchildren and step
grandchildren.
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton, OK.
Funeral Directors, Gillies Funeral Chapel, Brigham City. You may email
condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

HAROLD L. MADSEN
Harold Lee Madsen passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2004, in Salt Lake City,
Utah, from causes incident to age. Hal was born July 27, 1913, in Brigham
City, Utah, to Victor E. Madsen and Cleofa Forsgren Madsen. He was raised in
Brigham City in the Third Ward.
He graduated from Box Elder High School and was pleased to attend his 73rd
class reunion last year. He graduated from the University of Utah and returned
to Brigham City to teach art at the high school there.
He married LouVell Roberts on September 5, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were the parents of two
sons, John David Madsen (Peggy) of Brigham City, and Dr. Bard Roberts Madsen
(Adele) of Salt Lake City.
Hal served in World War II in the Air Force receiving special training at Yale
University.
After his honorable discharge, he and LouVell moved to California to pursue
his career in apparel design. They lived most of their lives in the San
Francisco Bay Area in San Lorenzo and Martinez. After his work in the apparel
industry, Hal joined the faculty of Diablo Valley College teaching apparel
design and history of design. He left a legacy of creativity and appreciation
for his craft among his students via fashion shows, and trips to fashion
centers in the U.S. and abroad.
Among his avocations were painting landscape watercolors, gourmet cooking,
gardening and landscaping, furniture building, stained glass work, attending
the symphony and the opera as well as traveling at home and abroad. Hal had a
special talent in playing the piano which he enjoyed and shared with others
most of his life.
He is survived by his sons and their wives and grandchildren: Greg Madsen,
Brigham City; Nate (Amy) Madsen, Chicago, Illinois; Joanna Siddoway (Lex)
Bellevue, Washington; Josh (Jessy) Madsen, Boulder, Colorado; Kasey Later
(Steve) Provo, Utah; Scott Madsen, Salt Lake City, Utah; Jane Madsen and Annie
Madsen, Provo, Utah.
Graveside services are Wednesday, April 14, at 3 p.m. at the Brigham City
Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Chapel, Brigham City.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

HARVEY A. CARTER
PARK VALLEY - Harvey A. Carter, 87, son of Francis E. and Mary Elizabeth Yates
Carter, passed away April 6, 2004. He was born January 15, 1917, in Ogden,
Utah.
Dad lived his entire life in Park Valley. He loved Park Valley, his family and
his ranch.
Dad married Mom, Norine Kunzler, on June 1, 1948, in the Logan LDS Temple. Mom
passed away July 4, 1991.
Dad loved baseball and basketball. He also loved to watch his children,
grandchildren, and great grandchildren participate in various sports. Dad held
numerous positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
served faithfully in those positions.
He is survived by seven children: Fae (Ron) Higgins, Uintah, Utah; Mary
(Howard) Field, Fruit Heights, Utah; Bonnie (Gilbert) Kap, Hooper, Utah; Jay
(Holly) Carter, Park Valley, Utah; Curtis (Denise) Carter, Kaysville, Utah;
Dale (Ralene) Carter, Park Valley, Utah; Karen (Marty) Mangum, Jerome, Idaho;
26 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and one sister, Miriam (Ralph)
Hill, LaGrande, Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers and one great
grandson.
Special thanks to Caring Hands Hospice for their care of Dad.
A viewing was held April 9, at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, Tremonton. The
funeral was held April 10, at the Park Valley, Utah LDS Chapel.
Interment in the Park Valley Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

IDA BLOWER
Ida Schow Blower, 84, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 6, 2004, in Idaho
Falls of heart failure.
She was born August 21, 1919, at Dubois, Idaho, to Ira Michael Schow and Mary
Elizabeth Bickmore Schow. The family moved to Brigham City, Utah, where she
grew up and attended schools and graduated from high school. She then
graduated from the McKay-Dee Memorial Hospital Nursing School in Ogden.
She married Henry Blower April 24, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were
sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on August 23, 1996. They made their home
in Salt Lake City and California before coming to Idaho Falls eight years ago.
She worked as a Registered Nurse at Cooley Memorial Hospital in Brigham City,
Utah, until 1976, then at Hill Haven Nursing Home in Salt Lake City.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she
served in the Relief Society and as a Primary Teacher. She enjoyed painting
with oils, reading, cooking (especially new recipes), arts and crafts, making
dolls, tennis, and swimming.
Surviving are her husband, Henry Blower, Idaho Falls, ID; daughters, Dorothy
Ellen Howard, Brigham City, UT; Barbara Ann [Joseph] Yates, Pocatello, ID;
son, Earl [Chris] Blower, Idaho Falls, ID; brothers, Dan Schow, California;
Reed Schow, California; sisters, Edna Jones, Bountiful, UT; Norma Hunt,
California; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two great great
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Myron and Lee, and
sisters, Irene, Ellen and Beth.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 10, at the Idaho Falls LDS Lincoln
Stake Center, with Counselor Hal Wright of the Lincoln Third Ward officiating.
Burial in the Brigham City Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home,
273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402-4092.

HENRY BLOWER
Henry Blower, 85, of Idaho Falls, died April 14, 2004, at the Idaho Falls Care
Center while under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
He was born September 3, 1918, at Sewickley (Scothaven), Pennsylvania to Earl
Blower and Margaret Caroline Averill Blower. He grew up and attended schools
in Pennsylvania and Michigan. He served in the U.S. Army as a Private First
Class during World War II.
On April 24, 1945, he married Ida Schow in Salt Lake City, Utah. They made
their home in Brigham City and Salt Lake City before coming to Idaho Falls
eight years ago. On August 23, 1996, their marriage was solemnized in the
Idaho Falls LDS Temple. His wife passed away on April 6, 2004. He worked at
many jobs including barber, postal worker, and telegrapher.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed
traveling, long walks, humorous stories and writing poetry with his wife, Ida.
Henry was an avid fan of college football (especially BYU) and golf.
Surviving are: daughters, Dorothy Ellen Howard, Brigham City, UT; Barbara Ann
(Joseph) Yates, Pocatello, ID; son, Earl (Chris) Blower, Idaho Falls, ID;
brothers: William Jasper (Sue) Blower, Bicknell, IN; Robert Craig (Jean)
Blower, Ft. Meyers, FL; David Edward (Judy) Blower, Harrisville, MI; 11
grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, Earl Blower and Thomas
Richard Blower; and one sister, Dorothy Ellen Blower.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 17, at the Brigham City Twenty-First
Ward, with Bishop Fred Burr, officiating.
Burial in the Brigham City Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home
East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, ID 83406.

BARBARA ANN LAZZARINI
3/5/1959   4/18/2004
Barbara Ann Lazzarini, passed away on Sunday, with her husband Steve and her
best friend Nancy Carlson by her side. She is survived by her parents, Richard
and Utako Tuller, brother, Donald Tuller, sister, Debra Graffuis, father and
mother-in-law, Steve and Marilyn Lazzarini, brother-in-law, Jon Lazzarini and
caring children, Dakota, Dallas, Darby and Daytona (the Labradors,
affectionately know as the "Labbarinis"), nine spirited Arabian horses, and
six adventurous cats, including the famous Harley.
Barbara lived at her ranch in Indio, CA with Steve, where she managed the
breeding and care of her purebred Arabian horses. She was a talented and
dedicated equestrian, winning honors across the United States and Canada. Her
prized Arabian mare, Rumina Afire, is the only Arabian horse to win the "Grand
Slam", which consists of the four most coveted prizes in the Arabian horse
world. Barbara's insight and intuition into exceptional breeding choices are
sure to improve the breed that she loved so much.
As well as the horses, her four Labrador Retrievers were great loves in her
life. "They are our kids", Barbara and Steve would say. "The girls go
everywhere with us."
Barbara was born in Japan and moved to California at the age of three months.
Barbara and Steve were married in 1988.
Barbara will be buried on Saturday, April 24, in Utah, beside her best friend
and sister-in-law, Kris. Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East,
Brigham City, UT.
Graveside services will be held in the Mantua Cemetery at 1 p.m.
A memorial services will be held at their ranch in Indio, Saturday, May 15.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to the Barbara
Lazzarini Fund, benefiting the Arabian Horse Jr. Equestrian Riding Scholarship
and Labrador Retriever research. Please make checks payable to the BL Memorial
Fund at P.O. Box 1685, La Quinta, CA 92253.
Barbara's love for her family, friends and life was greater than life itself
and touched so many people. No one that ever met Barbara was not affected by
her kindness and generosity. We are all more for having known her, and less
for her passing. She has a special soul that will live on forever.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com or at
albbarini@aol.com

DONALD WORTHEN JR
BRIGHAM CITY - Donald Worthen Jr, 67, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2004,
at Ogden Regional Hospital.
He was born on November 23, 1936, in Pocatello, Idaho, son of Donald Sr. and
Wilma Zinck Worthen. Don graduated from Box Elder High School in 1956.
Don married Shirley Jones on March 6, 1959. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. Dad and Mom remained close friends with
many graduates and enjoyed a monthly dinner club for over 35 years. Mom
preceded Dad in death on December 18, 1989.
Dad was a member of the Brigham City River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, where he served in various positions.
He started work at Thiokol in 1958 and retired in 1992.
His favorite past time was fly-fishing, fly-fishing and fly-fishing. Dad took
many trips to Alaska with his buddies. He enjoyed tying flies for himself and
his buddies. He loved to camp with his family and enjoyed Idaho for the
fishing and many hunting trips with his friends at the "hidden cabin". Dad and
his friends spent many hours at the cabin making improvements and having a
good time.
Dad and Mom's legacy are their children and grandchildren, Wendy (Todd)
Johnsen, Brigham City; Rodger (Connie) Worthen, Syracuse; Elder Cameron
Johnsen serving an LDS mission in Detroit; Kai Johnsen, Chelsea Johnsen, Tylan
Worthen, Branson Worthen, and Jaxon Donald Worthen. All the grandchildren
learned the love of fishing from their PAPA and Chelsea being the only
granddaughter was "the apple of his eye."
Dad's funeral was held on Tuesday, April 20, at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral
Chapel, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family @ www.gilliespetersen.com.

REX TRACY LARSEN
Rex Tracy Larsen, age 81, died April 18, 2004.
He was born June 8, 1922, in Brigham City, Utah, son of Tracy and Cleopha
Jeppsen Larsen. He married Doris Fleming, she preceded him in death; married
Joy Brunson, later divorced; married LaVern Curtis October 26, 1974. He was
educated in the Brigham City schools, graduating in 1940. He spent most of his
life in banking and retired in 1984. Purchased his family's farm west of
Brigham City where they raised horses and cattle.
He is survived by his wife, LaVern; son, David (Debbie) Colorado; daughters,
Cindy (Jon) Harrington, Odessa, TX; Valerie (Guy) Andrews, Midland, TX;
stepdaughter, Beverly (Ty) Larsen; stepson, Dennis Curtis; eight
grandchildren; sister, Beth Burrup. Preceding him in death were a stepson,
Steven Curtis; stepdaughter, Lisa Curtis Wright; granddaughter, Deia Dannille
Griggs; sister, Donna Newton.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Life Path Hospice and
Evergreen Canyons Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be held Friday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. at Wasatch
Lawn, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held
Friday, 12 - 1 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Rd.

REID DAVIS
BRIGHAM CITY   Charles Reid Davis, 78, passed away on April 16, 2004, at the
Pioneer Nursing Home.
Reid was born on October 15, 1925, in Ogden, Utah, to George Henry Davis and
Ruby Luella Davis Davis.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Reid is survived by his brother, George (Bill) Davis, Brigham City; sisters,
Georgia Theobald, San Jose, California and LaNez Norman, Brigham City. He was
preceded in death by his parents and sister, Theo Davis.
The family would like to express their thanks to Dr. Lynn Beard, Heritage
Brookside, BRASC, LINC, Pioneer Nursing Home and all of the nurses for their
kindness and care.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 22, at 1 p.m. at the Perry
Fourth Ward Chapel, 685 West 2250 South, Perry. Friends may call on Wednesday,
April 21, 7 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and
on Thursday, April 22, 12 to 12:40 p.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

MILDRED L. CLARK
BRIGHAM CITY - Mildred Lilly Lower Clark, 90, passed away on Saturday, April
17, 2004, at Country Lane Care Center in Brigham City, Utah.
Mildred was born on March 15, 1914, in Smithfield, Utah, to Eliza and Edward
Lower.
She was raised in Trenton, Utah, and attended school in Cache County.
Mildred married Gene L. Clark on May 24, 1946, in Brigham City.
She worked at the Ogden Defense Depot during the war and at JC Penny's in
Brigham City for many years. Mildred loved flowers, trees, and growing
vegetables in her garden.
She is survived by her son Ralph (DeeAnn) Clark; two grandchildren, Michael
Clark, Emily (Dean) Nelson; one great grandchild Alexandria Nelson; sister,
June Richardson, all of Brigham City, Utah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene L. Clark, daughter, Zuma
Jensen; three grandchildren: Sheila Clark Crisp, David Clark, Gary Clark and a
brother.
Our thanks to Country Lane Care Center, Hospice and Dr. John Markeson for all
the care, love and kindness you showed for Mildred and our family.
At Mildred's request there will be no viewing.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 23, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Cemetery for close friends and family, 300 East 300 South.
You may email condolences to www.gilliespetersen.com.

EUNICE ROSKELLEY CARN
OGDEN   Eunice Roskelley Carn, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 14,
2004.
She was born June 21, 1911, in Brigham City, Utah, to Charles Ora and Ella
Frances Smith Roskelley.
She graduated from Box Elder High School, completed nurses training at the Dee
Memorial Hospital, attended Western Reserve, University of Utah and Brigham
Young University. In 1969, she received a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from
Weber State College, retiring in 1975 from Weber County Schools.
On June 30, 1938, she married Reginald Albert Carn in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. He passed away in 1990.
As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she
had many responsibilities throughout her life including serving many years at
the Ogden LDS Temple.
Eunice will always be remembered for her love of nature and her beautiful
flower gardens. She was the happiest though when she was serving others in her
quiet, unpretentious way. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Mary Frances Killpack, Ogden; William "Ross"
(Diane) Carn, Naperville, IL; Ruth Carn, Ogden; Carol (Floyd) Johnson, Price;
Dr. Thomas (Debora) Carn, Orem; a special niece, Stella (Dr. Dean) Packard,
Ogden; 22 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lowell (Alta)
and Dean (Joyce) Roskelley; and one sister, Mary (Frank) Carruth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, a son-in-law and a
great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday April 24 at 4 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.
Friends may call at the mortuary Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from
2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com

LAURA HAWKINS BROWN
BRIGHAM CITY - Laura Hawkins Brown, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
April 14, 2004, in Brigham City, Utah.
She was born on March 20, 1918, in Belgrade, Maine, a daughter of Fraser
Calvin and Frances Alta Fowler Hawkins.
She married Lawrence Donald Robinson and they were later divorced. She married
Marshall William Brown on March 11, 1945, in Monmouth, Maine. He preceded her
in death on June 23, 1979.
Laura was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
(Mormon Church). She held various positions in the Relief Society throughout
her life.
Surviving are two daughters, Judith Elaine Perry (Russell), Taylorsville, UT;
Christie Sheffield (Dennis), Brigham City, UT; she raised one granddaughter,
Kimberly Ann Rader Allen; seven other grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters: Raymond Hawkins, David
Hawkins, Elaine Spencer, Joan Esman and Patricia Morrissette. Two
sisters-in-law, Beatrice Hawkins and Lucille Hawkins.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Eulalia Rader; one
grandson, Paul V. Sheffield, one granddaughter, Lisa Perry Carpenter; two
brothers, Norman and Wilbur Hawkins and one sister, Dorothy B. Jewell Bendler.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 17, at the Topsham LDS Ward
Chapel, Topsham, Maine.
Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, Maine.
Funeral arrangements by Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, UT.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

RET. COL. WALLACE A. NIELSEN
Ret. Col. Wallace A. Nielsen passed away April 15, 2004, at his home in
Phoenix, AZ. Wally was born in Tremonton, UT on May 20, 1932, to E.A. and
Louise Nielsen, and was the oldest of five children.
He graduated from Utah State University in 1954 and immediately joined the
U.S. Air Force where he served for 26 years. He was a fighter pilot for most
of his career, which included tours in Vietnam and other foreign assignments.
He is survived by his wife Faye, his son, Michael, daughter-in-law Sandy and
granddaughter Allison of Scottsdale, AZ; two sisters, Sandra Larsen of Perry,
UT and Anna Anderson of Deweyville, UT.
Services were held on April 22 at the National Cemetery in Phoenix.
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