OBITS: Box Elder News Journal, Aug 2004; Brigham City, Box Elder co., Utah

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DELL J. EKINS
BRIGHAM CITY   Dell Ekins, 71, was called home to his Heavenly Father Sunday,
August 8, 2004, in the Salt Lake Regional Hospital after a long-term illness
connected to emphysema.
He was born September 10, 1933, in Malad, Idaho, and was raised in Portage,
UT, the son of Rose and George William Ekins of Portage, Utah.
Dell married Julien John on April 15,1955, and moved to Southern California to
raise their family. After many years they later divorced. He began working for
Good Year Tires, and later retired.
In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and farming, and he had a
passion for coin collecting. He had pleasure from being everybody's grandpa.
Everyday he would look forward to visiting his son's farm, feeding the cows
and horses were his daily ritual, he loved all the animals and the fresh
country air. During a three-month stay in numerous hospitals he talked more
and more of the life on the farm.
Dell is survived by his three sons: Chris (Ernestine) Ekins, Brigham City;
Russell Ekins, Brigham City; Kevin (Shaylyn) Ekins, Logan; two daughters,
Cindy (Bruce) Gibbs, Moab; Michelle (Rod) Winters, Modesto, CA; 12
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
His son David Ekins preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 11, at 1:30 p.m. at Portage
Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary Chapel, Brigham City.
Send condolences to the family at sjekins@cc.usu.edu.

DR. J.C. HAWS
1918 - 2004
BRIGHAM CITY - Dr. John Claud (J. C.) Haws, 86, loving husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully August 3, 2004.
Born May 16, 1918, in Cedar City to Claud E. and Nan Nelson Haws. Married Eva
Uvene Spencer October 1, 1938, in Escalante, Utah, solemnized two weeks later
in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Married 66 years to his loving companion Eva
Haws.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Haws of Brigham City; one son, John (Joy)
Haws, Bear River City, UT; three daughters: Mrs. Lyle (Pollyanna) Southam,
Vernal, UT; currently serving a mission in New Jersey; Mrs. Victor (Uvene)
Manwaring, Buhl, ID; Mrs. John (JaNell) Riley, Sandy, UT; 21 grandchildren and
30 great grandchildren.
His greatest accomplishment has been to raise a loving, devoted and spiritual
family. His example, leadership, love, support and testimony to his family are
rich and tremendous blessings in their lives.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his
life. Involved in many teaching and leadership positions, including Executive
Secretary to three stake presidents, High Councilman in two stakes, Ordinance
Worker in Ogden Temple. Served eighteen-month mission in Nauvoo, Illinois in
1983-84 with his wife.
Dr. Haws received his Bachelor with honors and Master degrees from Brigham
Young University, and earned his Doctorate Degree from Utah State University.
He taught elementary, junior, and high school for a total of fifteen years,
was a junior high school principal for six years, and a school superintendent
for nineteen years, in the Uintah and Box Elder County School Districts. Dr.
Haws was greatly loved by the teachers and administrators whom he served for
so many years.
An active leader in Cedar City, Vernal, and Brigham City communities and Utah
School Superintendent and Teacher organizations. President Brigham City Rotary
Club, and active member in Sons of Utah Pioneers, Lions Club, Parent Teachers
and many others.
J.C. loved his hometown of Escalante, Utah. He continued his lifetime personal
friendships with family and friends there. He researched and published over 12
life histories of his ancestors. Also published and distributed a monthly
bulletin for the past twenty years for 90 returned Nauvoo missionaries.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 9, at the Brigham City Thirteenth
Ward Chapel, under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers contributions could be made to the LDS Perpetual Education
Fund.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

GRACE JEPPESEN
BRIGHAM CITY- Grace Myrl Belliston Jeppesen, 81, passed away Tuesday, August
10, 2004, in Brigham City.
Grace was born on January 5, 1923, in Murray, Utah, a daughter of William
Thomas and Daisy Hilton Belliston. She was raised in Murray and graduated from
Murray High School.
Grace married W. Boyd Jeppesen on May 25, 1942, in Albuquerque, NM. Their
marriage was later solemnized on June 17, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Boyd passed away on June 13,
1993.
She was a member of the Brigham City Twenty-First LDS Ward. She had been
active in the church and served in many positions, including primary, Sunday
school and as a visiting teacher.
Grace had been member of the Ladies Community Club and JC's.
She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, boating, hunting, fishing and relaxing in
the sun.
But most of all she enjoyed being with her family and doing things together.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Shaunna, and a
sister Emma Yates.
Surviving are her children: Karen Lee Schmidt, Las Vegas, NV; Julie Ann
(Blaine D.) Hawkins, South Ogden, UT; Bill (Mitzi) Jeppesen, Mantua, UT; 14
grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Lillian (Robert) Farrell, S.
Ogden, UT; and brother, William (Eva) Belliston, Murray, UT.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 13, at 12 Noon at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 11 to 11:45
a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery.
Special thanks to those at Autumn Living for their loving care.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

WILSON KECK
5/10/1919 - 8/09/2004
BRIGHAM CITY - Wilson Keck, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother,
uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Brigham City after a
long struggle with kidney failure and cancer.
Wilson was born on May 10, 1919, in Nyssa, Oregon, at home with a is twin
brother to Abdul Hammad and Flora Viola Keck. The seventh child of 14, Wilson
grew up on the "island" where there was lots of work and lots of fishing.
He graduated from Nyssa High School in 1936. He went to work for the Union
Pacific railroad as a cook until he was drafted into the Army. He got out of
the Army and voluntarily joined the Air Force, where he was trained as an
aero-engineer over maintenance of the airplanes.
Wilson married Delta Elizabeth Christensen on June 30, 1942 in Albuquerque,
New Mexico. They were later married for time and eternity in the Idaho Falls
temple on June 6, 1952.
When Wilson got out of the service they moved to Payette, Idaho, where he
worked for a Farmers Co-Op Creamery until 1959. He then moved to Brigham City
and worked for Thiokol as a millwright until he retired in 1984.
Wilson was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. He spent years making scones for fundraisers as a Seventy. He held
many other positions in the church but none that he enjoyed more than he and
Delta's mission to the Atlanta Georgia temple.
Wilson is survived by his wife Delta; children: Larry (Rae) Keck, Yelm, WA;
Cheryl Tarbet, Kaysville; Sarah (Gordon) Snow, Roosevelt; Linda (John) Garner,
Rock Springs, WY; Carla (Alden) Caldwell, Fruit Heights; 23 grandchildren and
39 great grandchildren; brothers, his twin Willard (Virginia) Keck,
California; Houston (Dorothy) Keck, Oregon; Ray (Nadine) Keck, Oregon; Ted
(Lorena) Keck, Idaho; sister, Rosie Goff, Idaho. He was preceded in death by
his parents, five brothers, and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 14, at 11 a.m. at the
Brigham City Thirteenth LDS Ward Chapel, 25 North 300 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral
Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and on Saturday at the church from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery, where military honors will be
accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

MARJORIE K. LISH
BRIGHAM CITY   Our mother has left us now. She has gone to spend Eternity with
the Love of her life and to be with the little boy they lost so many years
ago.
Marjorie Ruth Koford Lish was born in Levan, Utah, on March 26, 1918, the
eighth of nine children born to George and MaryAnn Koford. She married Marion
Elmo Lish on August 21, 1937; their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan
Temple. They enjoyed 62 loving years together until he passed away on August
27, 1998.
Marge worked as a receptionist for Dr. Simon Moskowitz for 25 years.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
attended the Brigham City Fourth Ward. She held many positions in various
organizations in the ward. She enjoyed many hobbies including needlework and
crocheting. She also enjoyed camping and fishing with her family, she enjoyed
a life long friendship with many people.
She is survived by her daughter, Patsy (Brent) Beecher, Kaysville, UT; and two
sons, Dr. Rex E. (Marlene) Lish, Cambridge, OH; Ken (Erica) Lish, Brigham
City, UT; 17 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her husband, a son, Ronald K. Lish, her sister and all of her brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at 11 a.m. at the
Brigham City Fourth Ward Chapel, 25 North 300 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

SHIRLEY POULSEN
FRIANT, CA   Mrs. Shirley F. Poulsen passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2004, at
the age of 69. She was a native of Deweyville, UT, and a resident of Friant
and Fresno County California for the past 20 years.
She was born October 11, 1934, the daughter of William and Mary Leona Egbert
Fryer.
Shirley was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She retired as a supervisor from the Audit Support Group at the IRS. Her
career with the IRS began in Ogden and she transferred to Fresno in 1971.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Wayne K. Poulsen of Friant; her
children: Laurie Johnson of Island Park, ID; Randy Johnson of Roy, UT; Joy
Brandon of Clovis, CA; Michael Nielsen of Phoenix, CA; Mike Poulsen of Clovis,
CA; Brian Johnson of Fresno, CA; Bart Udink of Huntington Beach, CA and Ann
Sims of Soda Springs, ID. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Odell
Fryer of Napa, CA and is the loving grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of
six.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 7, at the Plain City Sixth Ward
Chapel.
Funeral services under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Ogden.
Interment, Plain City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 425
South Gateway #C, Madera, CA 93637.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

OLETA F. YAGI
BRIGHAM CITY   Oleta Faye Yagi, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, died in Brigham City on August 3, 2004.
Oleta was born July 1, 1930, in Dill City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Mary
Esther and E.E. (Mac) McCullough.
She married Taro Yagi on August 6, 1960, and has resided in Corinne and
Brigham City for the past 46 year.
Oleta worked at Thiokol Corportion for 17 years, where she made many life long
friends.
Her greatest joys in life came from her three sons and grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening and especially
her weekly pinochle games with Doris and Al. Oleta had a talent for crocheting
beautiful afghans, made special for all her family members. She made each
holiday special, always knowing just the right gift that would have meaning
for each of her special kids. Oleta was a very positive influence on all she
came in contact with; she was always there with a smile and a kind word.
Oleta is survived by her husband, Taro Yagi, Brigham City; three sons: Terry
(Sandy) Robinson, Roy; Stephen Robinson, Roy; Tom (JaNae) Yagi, Eagle
Mountain; granddaughters: Kerri Robinson, Ogden; Whitley Yagi, Brigham City;
Brooke Pincombe, Ogden; Alexis Allen, Eagle Mountain; grandsons: Brady (Lacey)
Robinson, Syracuse; Kasey Robinson, Ogden; Conner Allen, Eagle Mountain, and
great grandchildren: Scout, Kyson, Jace, and Kobe. Mom was preceded in death
by her parents, a brother, A.L. McCullough, and sister Mildred Warner.
Mom would also like to thank Blaine Allen, a special friend, for his tireless
help.
"Your spirit will live on in all of us. We will miss you dearly, sweet girl.
God bless you Mom."
Graveside services were held Saturday, August 7, at the Brigham City Cemetery.
Oleta's requests are being followed by her family.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

JOYCE WHITTEN
BRIGHAM CITY - Joyce Azelia Olsen Walker Whitten, 72, passed away on
Wednesday, August 11, 2004, at her home.
She was born on May 3, 1932, in Brigham City, a daughter of Lewis Rasmus and
Dorothy Lane Olsen.
Joyce married John Mahonri Walker on June 11, 1949, in Brigham City, their
marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. John passed away on July
12, 1963. She married Henry "Hank" Edgar Whitten on June 13, 1964, in Brigham
City. Hank passed away on December 26, 2002.
Joyce was a member of the Brigham Eleventh Ward and had served in various
church callings in the Relief Society, Young Women's and Primary.
Surviving are her children: J. Craig (Pat) Walker, Portland, OR; David L.
Walker, Boise, ID; Brian L. (Ruth) Walker, Brigham City; Brent H. (Jackie)
Walker, Brigham City; step-children: Sharon Whitten Novak, Holcomb, KA; Dennis
M. (Jacklyn) Whitten, Brigham City, Susan Whitten, KA; Rebecca Whitten (Ricky)
Wisdom, Jefferson, TX; 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sisters,
Doris L. (Don) Olsen, Bonnie O. Bryson and brother, Robert L. (Judy) Olsen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and sister Betty Buchannan.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 16, at the Brigham City Eleventh
Ward Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
We will miss Mom. She lived life on her own terms. Excerpts from her personal
writing seem to be most appropriate for her own obituary. She penned, "I enjoy
simple things. A single rose, good music, a child's sweet face. . . I cry when
I look at little children, hear the national anthem, see my sons stand on a
ball field with hand over heart while they raise a flag or anthem. When they
stand in uniform with head bowed while prayer is offered. I cry at good news.
. . babies born or when told that we have a new grandchild on the way. Family
is everything to me and my greatest desire is for them to love each other as I
love them. . . Life is beautiful, but most of all, I think it's fun."
Mom knew of God's promises and trusted in them, "having seen them afar off,
and (was) persuaded of them, and embraced them". Hebrews 11:13.
"Adversity is my friend," she wrote. It was her ever-present companion towards
the end of her life. It seems, finally, that she has traded Adversity for more
kindly and familiar loved ones. Godspeed Mom.
Send condolences to the family at myers-mortuary.com

RAY H. WATKINS
BRIGHAM CITY- Ray Henry Watkins, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday,
August 12, 2004, at his home in Brigham City with his family surrounding him.
He was born on October 17, 1915, in Beaver Dam, Utah, a son of John Hyrum and
Lucy Clara Yates Watkins.
Ray served in World War II in the Navy for four years, receiving an honorable
discharge on October 8, 1945.
He married his sweetheart, Hope Elaine Getz on January 20, 1951, in Cedar
City, Utah.
Ray was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he
was an Elder. In his youth, Ray enjoyed singing at weddings, and church
functions. He liked to help with the Boy Scout Program.
Ray and Elaine lived in Rexburg, Idaho and following the Teton Dam Flood they
relocated to Brigham City.
He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, as a Gandy Dancer (Section Foreman)
where he retired in 1974.
He enjoyed working out in his yard and his garden and shared the produce with
his family and friends. He loved flowers but most of all he loved his roses.
He also enjoyed fishing with his family.
Surviving are his wife, Elaine of Brigham City; one son, Frederick C. Watkins
of Oxnard, CA; three daughters: Tonya Rae Olsen of Farmington, N.M.; Connie
Hymas of Keflavik, Iceland and Pam Amidon of Davie, FL; 11 grandchildren and
eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Clara Anna Watkins, one brother and
six sisters.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Vista Care
Hospice and their neighbors for the care they gave to Ray and Elaine.
Funeral services were held on Monday, August 16, at the Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery, where military honors were accorded.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

MARGUERITE (MARGARET) HAWKES PETERSON
December 16, 1922   August 16, 2004
OGDEN - Our loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 81, left her
mortal body behind to join her eternal companion, Weston W. Peterson, on
Monday, August 16, 2004. She was surrounded by her family as her earthly
struggle with many illnesses came to an end.
Margaret was a daughter of Mirle Mariner Hawkes and Estella Pulsipher. She was
born in Brigham City.
She grew up and attended schools in Brigham City, graduating from Box Elder
High School. It was in Brigham that she met her eternal companion, Weston W.
Peterson, and they were sealed in the Logan Temple on December 12, 1941. She
was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
where she held many callings including being in the Primary Presidency, Relief
Society teacher, Visiting Teacher, and her favorite, many years as a Primary
teacher. She also held several Stake positions, and served 23 years in the
Ogden Temple. She was a member of the Meadowlark Camp of the Daughters of the
Utah Pioneers. Her whole life was dedicated to helping others, a trait she
acquired from her parents and her pioneer grandmother. She was a great example
of unconditional love to all who knew her. Mom always said her greatest
accomplishment was her family.
Margaret is survived by her children: Larry (Karen) Peterson of Denver,
Colorado; Allen (Jana) Peterson of Ogden; Randy (Jane) Peterson of Winter
Gardens, Florida; and Joy (Kenneth) Clegg of Ogden. She also left a legacy of
21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great grandchildren on the
way. She is also survived by four brothers and two sisters. She was preceded
in death by her companion of 61 years, her parents and three brothers.
We love you, Mom, and may you have many dances with Dad! We will miss your
loving example and cherish your memory until we meet again as an eternal
family in Heaven!
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the many nurses and
aides from IHC Hospice who were so kind to Mom over the last year, and
especially to Dr. Brian Campbell and Terry and Dr. Clyde Shreve and his wife
Alpha for the loving care they took of her during the many years she trusted
her health to them.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 20, at 11 a.m. at the Ogden
62nd Ward Chapel, 300 Gramercy. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6 to 8
p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., and on Friday from 9:45
to 10:45 a.m. in the Relief Society room at the church.
Interment will be at Myers Evergreen Memorial Park.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com

VAY JENSEN
BEAR RIVER CITY -Vay Speirs Jensen, 80, passed away peacefully at his home
near Bear River City on Monday, August 16, 2004, and returned to his Heavenly
home.
Vay was born on December 15, 1923, in Bear River City, the youngest of five
children born to Leon Peter and Janet Christina Speirs Jensen. He grew up on
the family dairy farm. He graduated from Box Elder High School.
He married Vida Butler in the Logan LDS Temple on his 20th birthday, December
15, 1943. Their marriage was blessed with six children. They recently
celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
During World War II Vay served in the US Army Air Forces as an aircraft
mechanic and flight engineer.
Vay and Vida raised their family on the same dairy farm where he was born. He
was known throughout the valley as an honest, hard working farmer. He served
for many years in the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. He drove school bus
to Bear River High and other schools for 30 years and was a friend to
thousands of children.
Vay was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
serving as a high priest in the Bear River wards. He served in numerous
callings including ward clerk, stake missionary, seventies quorum president,
bishopric, and high council. He had a strong testimony of Heavenly Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ, which he shared with his family and many associates.
Vay and Vida were a wonderful example of how husband and wife should treat
each other. They loved the youth and often gave wise, kindly counsel to young
married couples, especially appreciated by their grandchildren.
Vay loved music and taught his family to love music. He sang in barbershop
quartets for many years and was frequently called on to sing solos in church
and funerals. He was admired and loved by all. His sense of humor was alive
and well right to the end. His last supper was fitting for a life-long dairy
farmer, a bowl of ice cream, his favorite.
Vay is survived by his wife, Vida, and six children: Janet (Keith) Winward of
Bear River City, Seth (Jean) Jensen of Roy, Mary Ellen (Charles) Greene of
Bear River City, Floyd (Elaine) Jensen of Randolph, Rosalee (Danny) Thain of
Benson, and Leon (Kikue) Jensen of Orem; 22 grandchildren and 41 great
grandchildren; a sister, Wanda Johnsen, and a brother, Roy Jensen. He was
preceded in death by a baby granddaughter, a brother and a sister.
The family wishes to thank IHC Hospice and the Bear River Third Ward for all
their loving care to Vay.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 21, at 2 p.m. at the Bear River
Ward Chapel, 5870 North 4700 West. Friends may call Friday, August 20, from 6
to 8 p.m. at the Rogers & Taylor Funeral Home at 111 North 100 East,
Tremonton, and Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the Bear River Ward.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery, with military honors by the
Combined Veterans of Box Elder County.
Condolences may be extended at www.rogersandtaylor.com

STELLA JARMULA
PLYMOUTH - Stella Jarmula, 84, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2004, in
Plymouth, Utah.
She was born on August 15, 1919, in New Haven, Connecticut, to Alexander and
Antoinette Pianka. She grew up and attended school in Brooklyn, New York.
Stella married Frank Z. Jarmula on June 6, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York. He
preceded her in death on August 31, 1989.
She enjoyed going for long walks, long drives, gardening and arts and crafts,
but most of all spending time with her family and especially her
grandchildren.
She touched others with her gentle spirit and loving manner.
Stella is survived by her children: Florence (Lee) Taylor, Anthony (Arlene)
Jarmula, Mary (Pat) Towers, Phillip (Angelica) Jarmula; seven grandchildren:
Diana, Karen, Chris, Ryan, Angelica, Jose and Tony; four great grandchildren:
Kayla, Jacob, Makenzie and Amaia.
She was also preceded in death by one of her sons, Arthur Jarmula.
Memorial services were held on Tuesday, August 17, at the Belmont First Ward,
Riverside, UT.
The family would like to thank family, friends and hospice caregivers who were
such an emotional support to the family at the end.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

REX C. COLE
BRIGHAM CITY - Rex Clorence Cole, 57, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2004,
in Brigham City.
He was born on February 8, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Clorence
and Ethel Jensen Cole.
He graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in education.
Rex worked for Utah Power and Light as the Department Head of the Warehouse.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Rex was a volunteer at the Brigham City Senior Center.
He liked to go fishing with his school friends and enjoyed family gatherings.
Surviving are two brothers, Calvin (Annie Kathryn) Cole of Roy and Norman
Dallas (Carolyn) Cole of Knights Landing, California, and many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 17, at the Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.

WANDA MANSFIELD ALVAREZ
Wanda Mansfield Alvarez, 79, passed away on July 26, 2004, in Portland,
Oregon.
She was born on November 2, 1924, in Pocatello, Idaho, a daughter of Heber
Chase and Annie LaVern Gibbons Mansfield.
Surviving are four children: Dannelle MacCorkindale, Michelle Moore, Brad
Barnards and Denise Moore; one sister, Helen M. Felt of Perry and one brother,
Stanley Mansfield of California.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 21, at 1 p.m. at the
Brigham City Cemetery, 300 East 300 East, Brigham City.
Arrangements by Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, 435-723-5236.
You may email condolences to the family at "http://www.gilliespetersen.com"
www.gilliespetersen.com.

JESSE F. SCIVALLY
BRIGHAM CITY - Jesse Francis Scivally, 69, passed away on Saturday, August 21,
2004, at the Brigham City Hospital from cancer.
He was born on August 25, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a son of James C.
and Annie Lee Lassiter Scivally, Sr.
Jesse was reared and educated in Mangum, Oklahoma.
He married Geraldine Martin on August 21, 1954, in West Los Angeles,
California. He attended and graduated from UCLA in mechanical engineering.
Jesse and Geraldine came to Brigham City in 1961, so Jesse could work at
Thiokol. He retired from Thiokol in 1997 after working 37 years.
Jesse was a member of the Brigham City First Baptist Church, where he loved
the church and the people.
He loved to go hunting, fishing, and also enjoyed raising Vizsla hunting dogs.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine of Brigham City; one son, Jesse Francis
Scivally, Jr. of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Lisa Ann Manning of Houston,
Texas; six grandchildren and one brother, James C. Scivally, Jr. of Mangum,
Oklahoma.
It was Jesse's desire to be cremated with no services to be held.
Funeral arrangements by Gillies Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, UT.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

ETHEL ORA SCOTT RAWLINS
LOGAN - Ethel Ora Scott Rawlins, twin sister to Frank Taylor Scott, was born
on June 8, 1918, in San Diego, CA. They were born to Charles M. Scott and
Clara Louise Anderson. She passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2004, at
Sunshine Terrace, Logan, Utah.
She and her family moved to Richmond, Utah to be near her mother's family when
she was 16. Her father died later that month. She received her education at
Cabrillo Elementary, Loma Portal Jr. High, and Point Loma High School in San
Diego, California. She graduated from North Cache High School in Richmond,
Utah. She worked for Sego Milk Company and was a dental assistant for a local
dentist in Richmond, Utah. She married Reed LeGrand Rawlins on January 20,
1940. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Reed passed
away in 1989. Together they explored the great northwest and had seven
children: Deanna and Alaine in Lewiston, UT; Yvette, a stillbirth, was born
and buried in Lewiston; Marsha in Walla Walla, WA; Reed Scott in LeGrand, OR;
Daniel and Drew in Boise, ID. Their last child, Drew, was born with Down
Syndrome. She and Reed were instrumental in the creation of the first
sheltered workshop for children with disabilities in Cache County. They were
one of the first parents to raise their disabled child at home.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served
in numerous positions. Ethel and Reed enjoyed traveling and socializing with
families and friends. She followed Reed from one horse and horse event to
another, from California to Utah. She enjoyed writing poetry and LDS ward road
shows. She also enjoyed teaching, singing, playing the ukelele, gardening,
cooking, reading, and crossword puzzles. For many years she was a member of
the DUP.
She is survived by one sister, Georgia Scott Hoopes, and brother-in-law, Wally
Hoopes, Brigham City, UT, and sisters-in-law, Mada Scott, LaVeta Scott and
Julia Rawlins; her children and their spouses: Deanna and Dean Robinson,
Manti, UT; Alaine and Maurice Carter, West Corinne, UT; Marsha Rawlins and Joe
Weeks, Lewiston, UT; Scott and Karen Rawlins, Hyde Park, UT; Daniel and
Marylyn Rawlins, Shelton, WA; and Drew Rawlins, Manti, UT; 13 grandchildren
and 21 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 25, at 12 noon at Nelson
Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North. Friends may call Wednesday from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richmond City Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to the family online a www.nelsonfuneralhome.com

HAZEL PACKER
BRIGHAM CITY   Hazel Elnora Olson Packer, planted firmly in Gospel soil, is
home. She has been the center of the Ron Packer family. At 90 years of age,
she passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, in Ogden.
Hazel was born on May 17, 1914, in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of Olof and
Kristen Marie Christensen Olson. She was raised in Brigham City and graduated
from Box Elder High School.
Hazel married Ronald Ira Packer on December 31, 1934, in Brigham City. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on July 28, 1939.
Her talents extended to many assignments in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, as teacher, Ward Relief Society President, Stake Relief
Society Board, Young Women's Presidency and six years as tour guide at the
Beehive House in Salt Lake City. A great love of hers was working in Family
History. She took time out as being our mother to serve as Brigham City Mother
of the Year in 1994.
Surviving are her children: R. Dee (DeAnna) Packer, Bountiful, UT; James K.
(Sherry) Packer, North Ogden, UT; Steven I. (LeeAnn) Packer, Brigham City, UT;
Elaine (Dale) Bess, Perry, UT; 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren;
brother Ralph (Delsa) Olson.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 21, in the Brigham City First
Ward Chapel, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
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JOHN BACHMAN NABORS, JR.
MINE RUN, VIRGINIA - John Bachman Nabors, Jr., 83, of Mine Run, Virginia,
passed away Thursday, August 19, 2004, at his home surrounded by family
members.
He was born October 30, 1920, in Mansfield, Louisiana.
He was a retired Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy and Engineer, Chemical and
Aerospace (ARC) at Thiokol.
He was an alumni of Centenary College of Shreveport, LA; a World War II
Veteran, U.S. Naval Flight Instructor and Lieutenant Commander stationed on
U.S.S. Vicksburg. He was very active in the local community, dedicated Red
Cross blood donor, Scout Leader of Boy Scouts of America, active member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Culpeper, VA ward). Loved
crossword puzzles, bridge, reading, genealogy, and an active life. The main
focus of his life was his family, including the numerous others who became
extended family over the years.
Survivors include six sons: John Nabors, Texas; Eric Nabors, Washington;
Anthony Nabors, Louisiana; Michael Nabors, Wisconsin; Stephen Nabors,
Virginia; Shawn Nabors, Florida; six daughters: Elizabeth Fleming, California;
Desire Chapman, Colorado; Carrie Webber, Virginia; Marie Leibson, Virginia;
Kathryn Bright, Colorado; Amy Morris, Virginia; four brothers-in-law: James
Wiley Charles, Jr., Clinton, TN; Wendell Moberg, Long Prairie, MN; Del Roy
Kimber, Brigham City, UT; Verl Rasmussen, Idaho; one sister, Nell Nabors
Charles, Clinton, TN; one sister-in-law, Carol Lynn Lyttle, Taylors Falls, MN;
one cousin, Joe Mullins, Albuquerque, NM; 30 grandchildren; three great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by wives, Elizabeth Louise Moberg and Kathryn Kimber
and sisters: Marie Lee Nabors, Lulie Taylor Nabors Brunk and Camille Nabors.
Services will be held Friday, August 27, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham City Fifth
Ward, 420 South 800 West, Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Thursday, August 26 from 6 to 8 pm at Myers Mortuary, 205
South First East.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery in Brigham City, UT.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Red
Cross Blood Donor Services, 611 West Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 and
Institutions of Educations.

BEVERLY JOHNSON
PERRY   After a lifelong battle with lupus, Beverly Johnson, 49, left her life
of pain and returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father. A beloved daughter,
sister, aunt, and friend will be missed.
She was born in Perry, UT, March 18, 1955, and peacefully passed away
Wednesday, August 18, 2004. She inspired many with her zeal for life and her
strength. She fought the good fight, finished her course, and kept the faith.
Her life was centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ and her family. She served
an L.D.S. mission to Chicago, Illinois and in many other capacities throughout
the years. She cherished her nieces and nephews, one or more of them making
her "the favorite aunt" often accompanied her.
She is survived by her parents, Curtis L. and Tess B. Johnson, Perry, UT;
siblings: Larry (Marsha) Johnson, Sandy, UT; Rowena Wood, Corinne, UT; Kent
(Karen) Johnson, Idaho Falls, ID; Neal (Kim) Johnson, Dale (Evelyn) Johnson,
Perry, UT; Chad (Michelle) Johnson, and Holly (Merlin) Pacheco, Brigham City,
UT.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Elna Kay; a nephew, Jason Felix; and a
brother-in-law, Clifton Wood.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 24, at the Perry Third Ward Chapel,
Perry, UT.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Lupus
Foundation of Utah (Lupus Foundation, In Memory of Beverly Johnson, 455 East
500 South, LL2, Salt Lake City, UT 84111) and/or the National Kidney
Foundation of Utah (Kidney Foundation of Utah, In Memory of Beverly Johnson,
3707 North Canyon Road, Ste 1-d, Provo, UT 84604)
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DICK W. JENSEN
MANTUA - Our loving husband, father and grandpa, Dick W. Jensen, 55, passed
away suddenly on Friday, August 20, 2004, at the Brigham City Hospital from a
massive heart attack.
He was born on December 29, 1948, in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Roy J. and
Pauline Waddoups Jensen.
Dick married his high school sweetheart, Karen Richards, on March 22, 1969, in
Brigham City, Utah.
He graduated from Utah State University in civil engineering. He started
working for Peter Kiewit Sons/Gilbert Western building many roads and bridges
throughout the state of Utah.
He was successful in all his personal and professional accomplishments, his
intelligence, strength and ambition outshined most. Those who knew Dick
admired him and respected him.
Dick loved to go hunting, fishing, camping, ATV-ing, snowmobiling and
operating all his heavy equipment he considered his toys.
His greatest joy in life was his grandkids, Britney, Talon and Morgan.
He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dick was taken from us too soon. The longing for his presence will always be
felt by those who loved and knew him.
Surviving are his wife, Karen of Mantua; one son, Chet Dick (April) Jensen;
two daughters, Wendy (Jamie) Gray and Patty (Bart) Cooper all of Woods Cross;
three grandchildren and one six weeks away; his mother, Pauline Jensen Luckey
of Corinne; two brothers, Larry Jensen of Corinne, Jay Roy Jensen of Plymouth
and one sister, Barbra Rushton of Hailey, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy J.; one brother, Rex and step
father, Alvin Luckey.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 25, at noon at the Gillies
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral
chapel.
Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery.

RONALD G. HIRSCHI
NORTH OGDEN - Former resident of Brigham City, Ronald G. Hirschi, passed from
this life on Monday, August 16, 2004, from injuries sustained in a bicycle
accident.
Ron was born August 24, 1947, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was the eldest
child of Carl David Hirschi and Lois James Winfield. Ron grew up in Brigham
City where he graduated from Box Elder High School in 1965. He received a
Bachelor of Science degree from Weber State University. He loved his country
and served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard.
Ron married Beth Jenkins on December 23, 1971, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, a
day they shared with his mother, Lois, who was sealed to Ernest T. Winfield.
Ron was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and served an honorable mission to Sydney, Australia. His 32 years of service
with the youth of the church has touched and influenced so many lives for
good. He was most recently serving in the Weber State University Stake.
Ron spread "miles of smiles" around the world with his greeting card company,
ELEPHANZ, which he created. He had a talent he has shared with millions.
More than anything, Ron loved his family. His "most favorite" thing in the
world was to be backpacking with his four kids in the Uinta Mountains. His
sense of humor, his unique personality, his red tennis shoes, his tunes, his
creative abilities, and his love of family and the outdoors will be missed. He
was an exemplary and devoted husband, and had a special gift with people.
Ron is survived by his wife, Beth, and their children: Jeff (Sarah),
Farmington, Utah; Jake (Erin), South Weber, Utah; Josh "Moto", and Jenny
"Smeckies", Logan, Utah; his parents, Lois and Ernest Winfield, Perry, Utah;
and siblings: David (Deann) Hirschi of Brigham City; Randy (Tami) Hirschi of
Perry, and Carla (Farrell) Spackman, of Harrisville, Utah.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 21. Interment was in the North
Ogden Cemetery.

ALBERT EDWARD HAGERUP
BRIGHAM CITY - Albert Edward Hagerup, 76, died August 19, 2004, at his home in
Perry, UT, surrounded by his loved ones. He had struggled with Alzheimer's
disease for 11 years. During the last four months of his life, Albert was able
to remain at home with his wife with the assistance of Alpine Home Care and
Hospice.
Al was born June 14, 1928, in South China, ME, a son of Hans Christian and
Llewella Jones Hagerup. He was a graduate of Waterville High School,
Waterville, ME. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1949 and received a
citation for exemplary service to his ship. After completing his service with
the Navy, he pursued an education in electronics technology at DeVry
Institute, Drexel University and CREI.
He met his wife of 51 years, Reba Hemken, while working as a field engineer
for Dalmo Victor in Chicago, IL. They were married on May 23, 1953, and
relocated to Baltimore, MD, immediately after their wedding.
Al and Reba spent most of the first 35 years of their marriage in Maryland.
During that time they raised a family and Al's career pursuits included
electronics technology, mechanical engineer, and plant manager. Al also owned
and operated his own business specializing in precision sheet metal
manufacture until his retirement in 1987. While living in Maryland, Al was
able to indulge his passion for boating on the Chesapeake Bay with his family
members as his crew.
In 1988, Al and Reba moved to Petersburg, IL, to be closer to Reba's family.
Al became a member of Western Oaks Baptist Church in Springfield, IL. They
remained in Petersburg until September of 2003, when they relocated again to
Perry, UT, to be close to their daughter's family.
Surviving is his wife of 51 years; a daughter, Sheila (Mike) Harper, and two
grandsons, Jeremy and Jason Harper, Perry.
Also surviving are his siblings: Marion (Harold) Jensen, Maine; Donald
Hagerup, Georgia; Mildred Richardson, Maine; Erlon (Evelyn) Hagerup,
Tennessee; Irene (Robert) Teter, Maine; and a sister-in-law, Blanche Hemken,
Perry, UT.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 23 at Myers Mortuary, Brigham City.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local hospice organization.
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MILLIE GIBBS
BRIGHAM CITY   Mildred (Millie) Miller Gibbs, on August 24, 2004, left this
worldly existence but forever lives on in our hearts, at the age of 90.
Millie was born on May 2, 1914, in Newton, UT, a daughter of Chris and Agnes
Benson Miller. She married M.E. (Finn) Gibbs, on July 20, 1933. Their vows
were solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on April 30, 1942. He died on August
13, 1981.
She worked as a seamstress at the American Sportswear/ Brigham Apparel.
Millie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Harper Ward serving in many capacities.
Her ability to bestow guidance and remarkable sacrifice for the enhancement of
others will always be retained in our hearts. She was altruistic by nature,
and recognized for her exceptional generosity and her considerate, and
compassionate character. Her passion for family was unparalleled. She enjoyed
gardening, cooking and none of us will ever forget her ceramics.
Millie indeed was a glorious being in all reverence and admiration.
Surviving are her daughters and their spouses: Diane and Bob Raine, Brigham
City, UT; Ila and David Shumway, Layton, UT. She has four grandchildren, 12
great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 28, at 11 a.m. at the Harper
Ward Chapel, 620 North 300 East, Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100
East, Brigham City, and on Saturday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Calls Fort Cemetery.
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WILLIAM "BILL" EUGENE DIAL
Bill Dial, 66, of Perry, UT, passed away August 8, 2004, at the University
Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born May 26, 1938, in Des Moines, IA
and was raised on Button Ridge in Graysville, MO by his grandparents, Jess and
Susie McFarland. He was a truck driver for 35 years and a jack of all trades,
he could do anything he put his mind to.
He is proceeded in death by grandparents, one brother, two sons.
Survivors are wife, Irene of Perry, UT; three daughters; 11 grandchildren;
three great grandchildren; brother and sisters and many friends.

RALPH A. VAVRICKA
WILLARD - Ralph Albert Vavricka, 89, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2004,
at his home in Willard.
He was born on January 4, 1915, in Blue Hill, Nebraska, a son of Louis and
Mary Jelinek Vavricka.
Ralph married his sweetheart, Cora Elizabeth Bower, on August 1, 1946, in
Chesterfield, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
She passed away on November 4, 1998.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
served as Ward Financial Clerk, Sunday School Presidency, Scoutmaster,
faithful home teacher and Young Men's Basketball Coach.
Ralph was a member of the Lions Club in Bancroft, Idaho.
He enjoyed playing basketball, golf, collecting antiques and BYU sports.
Surviving are three children: Donald Lee (Karen) Vavricka, San Angelo, TX;
Rose Marie (Clyde) Morrell, Orem, UT; William (Bill) Ralph Vavricka,
Bountiful, UT; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Rose
Sterner, Franklin, Nebraska.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Louis and sister Marie.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 1, at 11 a.m. at the
Willard Fourth Ward Chapel, 80 North 100 West.
Friends may call on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Willard City Cemetery.
The family would like to express special thanks to Russ and Aldene Childs and
members of the Willard Fourth Ward.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

LOIS R. THORNE
PERRY - Lois R. Thorne, 89, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2004, at her
home in Perry.
She was born on July 14, 1915, in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of William
Percival Reeve and Amanda Bott Reeve.
Lois married Leland Eugene Thorne on December 13, 1935, in Ogden, Utah. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. He passed away on July
21, 1963.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She served in the Sunday School, Primary and Relief Society organizations.
She received her BS degree in education from Weber State University after
Leland passed away and taught elementary school in Willard and Perry.
Lois was active in the farming community raising mainly tart cherries. She was
a hard worker and served on state and national committees for the cherry
industry.
She enjoyed traveling with the Farm Bureau to many parts of the world. She was
a generous person who helped others and spent much time visiting shut-ins and
widows.
Lois had five children: Lois Faye (Dave) Andrew; Richard Lee (Linda) Thorne,
North Ogden, Utah; Doyle Reed (Lucille) Thorne; Brent Milton (Jan) Thorne,
Richfield, Utah; and Jerry R (Sherry) Thorne, Brigham City.
She had three sisters and three brothers: DeLores Cochran, Afton Darnell,
Audrey Clark, Perc Albert Reeve, Hal Bott Reeve and John Henry Reeve. She is
survived by 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Faye, son, Doyle;
two brothers, Perc & Hal, and sister, DeLores.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4 at 11 a.m. at the Perry
Third Ward Chapel, 2415 South Park Drive, Perry, Utah.
Friends may call on Friday, September 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary,
205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and on Saturday at the Perry Third Ward
Church from 10 to 10:40 a.m. Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
The family would like to express special thanks to her care givers for the
past three years, particularly Doris Thorpe.
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ANNABELLE RINDLISBACHER SKRLAC
AnnaBelle Rindlisbacher Skrlac died peacefully Friday, August 27, 2004, after
seeing all of her children one last time.
She was born April 22, 1926 in Hyrum, Utah. She was the fourth of eleven
children born to LeRoy and Isabelle Rindlisbacher.
She married John Skrlac on February 10, 1945, in Ogden, UT. They moved to
Brigham City in 1956 where they made their home for 47 years.
AnnaBelle worked at Brigham Apparel for several years as well as the old Red
Baron motel.
AnnaBelle was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She had a strong love of the gospel and she looked forward to her
weekly meetings. Family was very important to AnnaBelle. She was very caring.
She loved having family over for a visit. She would do anything for her
family, including raising a few grandchildren and a great grandchild for a
time. She was also proud of her ancestors.
Family reunions were the highlight of her summers.
AnnaBelle was quick to forgive others. She taught her family unconditional
love and to love everyone regardless of race or religion. She loved nature,
especially roses, irises, and kittens. She also found joy in the small things
in life, like a good cold root beer or a deal at the D.I.
Her red hair, done up with Dippity Do, with matching red lipstick and nails to
compliment her fireball personality, will be greatly missed.
She is survived by three siblings: Ilene (Reed) Christensen, Fern (Leigh)
Evans, Jay (Maureen) Rindlisbacher; her children: Jane (David) Jenkins, Susan
Craig, Melinda Skrlac, Sandra Skrlac, John (Lori) Skrlac, Robert (Liz) Skrlac;
18 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
AnnaBelle was preceded in death by her husband and seven siblings.
The family would like to thank Rocky Mountain Care and Hospice for their
loving care.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, at noon in the Brigham City
Cemetery.

GERI NELSEN
BRIGHAM CITY - Geraldine "Geri" Jensen Nelsen, died, surrounded by her family,
on August 28, 2004, from complications following heart surgery after a long
battle with diabetes.
Geri and Robert lived in McAllister, Montana, in Brigham City, and in Yuma,
Arizona.
She was born April 28, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of William
Leonda and Roma Gray Jensen. She married Robert Nelsen on August 4, 1950, in
the Logan Temple.
Geri was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and served in many of the church organizations. She worked as a postal clerk
in McAllister, Montana, and she and Robert attended the sixth Branch in Yuma,
Arizona and the Brigham Second Ward in Brigham City.
Surviving are her husband; two sons, Robert Steven (Jody) Nelsen of Texas;
Michael C. (Carrie) Nelsen of Brigham City; daughter-in-law, Kaylene
Armstrong; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three brothers and
sisters: Bonnie Sutphin, Joyce Mauer and Alvin Slaymaker. She was preceded in
death by a son, Randall S. Nelsen, a grandson, Robert Seth Nelsen, and a
brother, Budd Rose.
The family would like to thank the Bonneville Dialysis Center staff and Dr.
Harry Senekjian and his staff.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 2, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham City
Second Ward Chapel, 420 South 800 West, Brigham City.
Friends may call Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East,
Brigham City and on Thursday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

FRANK JUNIOR LAMONT
Frank J. LaMont passed from this world to a better place on Friday, August 27,
2004, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be greatly missed.
Frank was born on December 7, 1924, in Preston, Idaho to Sarah Caroline Bodily
and Frank Alder LaMont. He enlisted in the Marines on his 17th birthday,
December 7, 1941. He fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific
Theater of World War II. He was honorably discharged in November 13, 1945.
He married Thurma Stephens Kofoed on March 1, 1945. The marriage was
solemnized in the Logan Temple on July 3, 1946. She passed away on August 13,
1982. He married Arlene Pearl Rogers on August 17, 1984. The marriage was
solemnized in the Logan Temple on August 17, 1995.
Frank loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing, especially
with his family. He had a deep and abiding love for his family; they were at
the center of his life. He was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and he had a true love for the gospel.
He is survived by his wife Arlene; his children: Sherrin (Val) Thompson,
Providence, UT; Arthur (Bette) LaMont, Nibley, UT; Kristy (Royce) Yarnell,
Clearfield, UT; Jay (Joyce) LaMont, Hyrum, UT; Dean (Liz) LaMont, Corinne, UT;
Wayne (Roberta) LaMont, Rippon, WI; Karl (Pam) LaMont, Spokane, WA; Kurt
LaMont, Hyde Park, UT; Debbie (Rex) Hoopes, Baker, OR; Kelley (Dan) Berry,
Hyrum, UT; one brother, Bert LaMont; 40 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;
and six stepchildren from his second marriage.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Thurma, stepson Michael L.
Calderwood, step grandson Brian R. Swartz, and step son-in-law Eldon Draper.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 31 in the Providence Ninth Ward.
Burial was in the Hyrum Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers
donations be made to Nursing Service Hospice, 221 Spring Creek Parkway, Suite
G, Providence, UT 84332.
Condolences can be expressed to the family online at
www.Nelsonfuneralhome.com.

RUTH OWENS BOWEN
PALO ALTO, CA - Ruth Owens Bowen, 89, passed away at her home in Palo Alto,
California, on Thursday, August 26, 2004.
She was born on December 13, 1914, in Logan, Utah, a daughter of William White
and Clotilda Maria Woodyatt Bowen.
She married Dale Smith Bowen in Oakland, CA, in 1936.
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, August 31, in the Willard City
Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Gillies Funeral Chapel.

CLARA BURTON JENSEN BARBER
BRIGHAM CITY - Clara Burton Jensen Barber, 92, passed away on Saturday, August
28, 2004, at the Brigham City Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on August 26, 1912, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Lyman
and Ella Comings Burton.
Clara married Theron E. Jensen on November 21, 1935, in the Salt Lake Temple.
He preceded her in death in June of 1966. She then married Norman Barber on
April 10, 1968, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He preceded her in death on December
4, 1975.
She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as a
Young Women's Advisor, Primary President of the Brigham City Seventh Ward,
Junior Sunday School Teacher, Relief Society and Primary Chorister and also
worked in the Salt Lake Temple and from 1981 until 1988, she was a missionary
for name extraction.
Clara was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
She was an accomplished violinist, and she had a beautiful singing voice, she
was a member of several choral groups in Brigham City.
Clara enjoyed doing needle work, and loved to do tole painting, and gardening.
Surviving are her children: Nancy (Maurice) King, American Falls, ID; Kent
(Jean) Jensen, Brigham City; Richard Gillman (Chieko) Jensen, Murrieta, CA;
Sally (Don) Gibbons, Bear River City, UT; Janice (Ken) Summers, Plain City,
UT; 20 grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one son, Theron Jensen Jr., and one grandson,
Dann Gibbons.
The family would like to give thanks to the Brigham Nursing and Rehabilitation
staff for many years of loving care and kindness of our mother.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 31, at the Gillies Funeral
Chapel, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery. You may email condolences to the
family at www.gilliespetersen.com

ROBERT E. MULLEN
CLINTON - My beloved husband, Robert Eugene Mullen, 59, passed away peacefully
on Tuesday, August 31, 2004, at his home in Clinton.
He was born on September 9, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington, a son of Bernard
and Vera May Hammond Mullen.
Robert served in the Army Airborn Special Forces during the Cuban Missile
Crisis and served for four years and received an honorable discharge.
He graduated from the University of Utah with a 4.0 grade point, with a M. S.
in Psychology.
Robert married Sharon Coates in 1965. They were later divorced. Then he
married Margo Flint in 1976 and she preceded him in death in 1998. For fun he
married Sherrie Worley on December 19, 1998. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Bountiful LDS Temple on March 12, 2000.
He worked at Bear River Health Department as a substance abuse counselor for
22 years, retiring June of 2000. He and Margo also owned Sew What? in Brigham
City.
Bob loved cruising the seas, football, coin collecting, spoiling his
grandsons, Austin and Jakob, and his pets.
He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on November 20,
1998, where he was an Elder in the Clinton Fourth Ward, and loved being the
door greeter at Sacrament Meeting.
Surviving are his wife, Sherrie, of Clinton; four stepchildren: Becki, James
(Michelle), Betsey and Amy Worley and three grandsons: Austin, Jakob and
Louis. Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Vera May and Dewey Vote
of Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Kathy (Dave) Kensey of Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 4, at the Gillies Funeral
Chapel, Brigham City.
Interment in the Malad City Cemetery in Malad, Idaho.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.