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

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CYNTHIA TARZA SNOW JONES
WALDPORT, OR - Cynthia Tarza Snow Jones, returned to the arms of her Heavenly
Father on Sunday, February 1, 2004, after an extended battle with liver
failure.
Cynthia was born to Jerry R. and LaRee Hunsaker Snow on March 7, 1958, in
Monrovia, CA.
She lived her early life in La Puente, CA and graduated from Bassett High in
1976.
Cynthia met her husband Bill Jones in May of 1982 and they were married on May
28, 1983, at the home of her parents.
Cynthia and Bill have three children: Susan, Crystal, Jerry and seven
grandchildren.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, William N. Jones, Jr., her parents, Jerry
and LaRee Snow, one brother, Brian (Marlene) Snow, three sisters, Janene Snow,
Kim Fletcher, Kathleen Snow; and many nieces and nephews.
Cynthia and Bill made many spur of the moments trips, during one of those
trips she fell in love with the Oregon Coast and when Bill retired in 1993
they moved there. She enjoyed walking on the beaches looking for agates,
seashells and glass floats. She especially enjoyed spontaneous drives to
nowhere just to get away from home for a few hour to enjoy time with her
husband, children, grandchildren and friends.
Cynthia was very close to all of her family and loved them all very much.
She belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Waldport
Branch.
Cynthia will be missed and loved by all the people whose lives she touched.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 6, at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary
Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Thursday, February 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary,
and on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice in your area.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

DOROTHY LARSEN HUNSAKER
HONEYVILLE   Dorothy Larsen Hunsaker, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 1,
2004, at the Brigham City Hospital.
Dorothy was born on November 22, 1909, in Newton, Utah a daughter of Lorenzo
Christian and Altena Ericksen Larsen.
She married Melvin Isaac Hunsaker on December 19, 1929, in Salt Lake City, UT.
They were later sealed in the Logan Temple on February 14, 1952. He died on
March 6, 1982. Dorothy later married Maynard Clark on March 7, 1987, in
Honeyville. He died on November 28, 1990.
She served in leadership positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Stake and Ward auxiliaries. Dorothy had a special love for flowers,
and spent many hours tenderly carrying for her flowers and yard, receiving a
yard of the month award. She was a member of the Utah Daughters of Pioneers.
Surviving are her children: Dean (Joanne) Ahlmer, Ogden, UT; Max (Arlene)
Hunsaker, Ogden, UT; Verlo (LeAnne) Hunsaker, Willard, UT; 14 grandchildren
and 39 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two brothers, three
sisters, one grandson, one granddaughter, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 7, at noon at the
Honeyville Second Ward Chapel, 2620 West 6980 North, Honeyville.
Friends may call on Friday, February 6, from 6 to 8 a.m. at Myers Mortuary,
205 South 100 East, Brigham City and on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. at
the Honeyville Second Ward.
Interment will be in the Honeyville, Utah Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

DARLENE GROVER WHITAKER
GARDNERVILLE, NV - Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, after
a long courageous fight with cancer, returned to her Heavenly Father on
Sunday, February 8, 2004.
She was born Dec. 17, 1925, in East Garland, Utah. She graduated from Bear
River High School and attended Utah State University.
She and her husband, Lowell, were married in the Logan LDS Temple December 30,
1946.
During his military career they lived in many different places and retired in
Santa Anna, CA. In recent years she made her home in Gardnerville, Nevada near
her only son, Jeffery L. Whitaker.
During her life she held many responsible positions in The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is survived by her son, Jeffery L. Whitaker and his wife, Marla, of
Gardnerville, Nevada; three granddaughters: Jessie, Sara and Thea and one
grandson, Jared; one half brother, Darold Seager; four brothers: Rolland
(Emily) Grover of Roosevelt, Utah, Wesley (Bonnie) Grover, Palmer Alaska; Leon
(Jackie) Grover, Washington, Utah; Craig (Una) Grover, Fielding, Utah; one
sister, Karen (Gary) Huckaby of Farr West, Utah; and many cousins, nephews and
nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother, Clifton (Vera)
Grover and one sister, Jean (Theron) Grover Peterson.
A memorial service will be held at her ward in Gardnerville, Nevada on
Wednesday, February 11, followed by a viewing Saturday, February 14, at Rogers
Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, Utah from 10-11
am. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am in the East Garland Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

DONALD YOSHIKAZU TAZOI
BRIGHAM CITY - Donald Yoshikazu Tazoi, 55, died tragically in an industrial
accident on Wednesday, February 4, 2004. Don was born December 10, 1948 to Jim
Y. and Kimiko Yagi Tazoi.
He attended Garland Elementary and in 1967 he graduated from Bear River High
School where he participated in baseball, football and track. He had a black
belt in Judo. After graduating he attended Utah State University. Don loved to
travel and go and "hang out" with his close friends. He also spent endless
hours on the golf course.
He married Sally Grobe, they later divorced. He married Anne Nisogi Meyer whom
he also later divorced.
Don had a big heart and was loved and respected by many people and will be
greatly missed by all.
Don is survived by his parents; one brother, Edwin J. Tazoi of Salt Lake City;
his two beloved daughters, Katie Akiko (Tazoi) and Doug Bartlett of Boston,
Massachusetts and Emilee Haruko (Tazoi) and Justin Iverson of Brigham City;
his best pal and grandson, Hunter Iverson of Brigham City and his other
grandson, Michael Morgan of Orem; his two nephews, JD and Jordan Tazoi of
Sandy, and his "significant other", Cynthia K. Comeau. He is also survived by
many uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his younger brother Douglas Tazoi.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 12, at 11 a.m. at the Garland
Tabernacle located at 140 West Factory Street, Garland. Friends and family may
visit from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, at the Garland Tabernacle.
Services were arranged by Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home in Tremonton.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

FRED KANAME OKIMURA
BRIGHAM CITY   Fred left us on February 7, 2004, to be reunited with his
beloved wife, Doris. He passed away peacefully at the Sunshine Terrace
Foundation in Logan, Utah at the age of 88.
He was born on May 18, 1915, in Walnut Grove, California, and was the youngest
child of Takaichi and Haruno Nagao Okimura. He was educated in Hiroshima Japan
and came back to California as a young adult. Fred met and married Doris
Hisako Fujikawa in 1941 at Los Angeles, California. With the outbreak of World
War II soon after their marriage, they were interned at the Jerome, Arkansas,
Relocation Center in 1942 until July of 1945. Fred, Doris and baby daughter,
Margie Reiko moved to Brigham City, Utah, where they stayed permanently.
Fred was employed at Brigham Laundry and Model Laundry in Ogden, Utah, then
later as a grounds supervisor for the County of Box Elder. He later retired,
enjoying his many hobbies and collections.
He is survived by his daughter Margie Reiko, son-in-law, Noboru Kito, three
grandchildren: Jeffrey Kito, Stephen Kito and Melanie Kito of San Diego,
California, and many nieces and nephews in Hawaii.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, parents, two sisters and one
brother.
We, the family, would like to thank all the staff at Logan Regional Hospital,
Sunshine Terrace Foundation and Dr. Ryan Larsen in Logan for the care and
compassion they showed Fred and to us. We would also like to thank all of his
neighbors and friends in Brigham City for their kindness and caring for Fred.
A viewing will be held on Friday, February 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 14, at 11 a.m. at the Myers
Mortuary Chapel.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

SHERLENE S. MORDUE
BRIGHAM CITY - Sherlene Sparks Mordue, 72, passed away on Monday, February 9,
2004, at her home in Brigham City.
She was born on December 11, 1931, in Roosevelt, Utah, a daughter of Marvin
LeRoy and Thelma Lublin Sparks.
Sherlene married J. Clair Mordue on June 25, 1951, in Manti, Utah.
She worked in the Box Elder County Assessor's office for over 20 years.
Sherlene enjoyed photography, sewing, sketching, travel, writing her family
history and backpacking.
Surviving is her husband, J. Clair of Brigham City; two sons, John C. Mordue
and his wife, Jennie of New York, New York; Jay R. Mordue and his wife, Sylvia
of Ogden; one daughter, MarvaLe (Lee) McDaniel and her husband, Kenny of
Washington, D.C.; two grandsons, Jay and Erik McDaniel; one brother, Marvin
Sparks and one sister, Karen Sparks.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two granddaughters, Krista Ann
McDaniel and Elizabeth Mordue.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, February 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the
Brigham City Cemetery, 300 South 300 East.
Friends may call on Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral
Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

VODIS MAE MCCRARY LARSEN
"May" was born in Portage, Utah, on March 20, 1914, to Robert Milton and Pearl
Mae Allen. She was the oldest of seven children. She attended schools in
Portage and Tremonton, Utah, where she graduated from Bear River High School.
She attended Excelsior Beauty School in Ogden and graduated as a beautician.
She worked several years in Ogden as a beautician before she met Donald
Gardner Larsen. They were married on July 20, 1946, in Reno, Nevada. They
lived in Reno until 1952 when they moved to Billings, Montana. In 1966 they
moved to Brigham City, Utah. In 1999, May moved to Denver, Colorado.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
She was an accomplished seamstress and did beautiful handwork. She loved to
work on Family History and Genealogy. Her family always came first. She was a
dedicated mother, an attentive daughter and loving sister. She loved her
friends, neighbors and fellow ward members in Brigham City who cherished her
sweet and loving spirit.
May passed away in Denver, Colorado on February 3, 2004. May was preceded in
death by her husband, Don, and her parents.
She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Jean (Joseph) Armstrong and Janice
Renae (Michael) Matheson; five grandchildren: Brooke, Ryan and Clint
Armstrong, Skyler and Jace Matheson. She is survived by two brothers, Don C.
McCrary and Boyd McCrary, and one sister, Beverly Timmons.
After a small memorial service, she was buried in the Mendon Cemetery next to
her husband on February 7, 2004.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

HAZEL (HANSEN) KOSDERKA
Retired Businesswoman
Dec. 27, 1919 - Feb. 11, 2004
MONTROSE, CO - Hazel (Hansen) Kosderka, age 84, died of natural causes
Wednesday morning, February 11, 2004, in the San Juan Living Center in
Montrose. Mom spent her last few hours with several members of her immediate
family, singing hymns and her favorite music.
Mom was born on December 27, 1919, in Brigham City, Utah, to Warren C. Hansen
and Sarah Jessie (Tingey) Hansen.
After Mom's early childhood in Utah, she raised her family in Telluride,
Colo., where she was well known as a waitress, cook and manager of the
Sheridan Hotel, Opera House and Caf‚. Mom also owned and operated a sporting
goods and gas station in Eagle, Colo., and two cafes in Salida, Colo.
Two husbands: Bud Courtney, of Columbus, Ohio, and Fred Reece, of Telluride,
Colo., preceded her in death. A third former husband, Albert Kosderka, lives
in North Carolina.
Mom is survived by two sisters: Maurine McMurtrey, of Brigham City, Utah, and
Loreda Bosley, of Clearfield, Utah.
Mom was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters: Neva Hansen, Viola
Lowery, Helen Jorgensen, Irene Porter; one brother, James Hansen, all of
Brigham City, Utah; one great grandson, Brandon; and one great great grandson,
Chase.
Four children were born to Mom, all living in Colorado: Marie (Jim) Penasa, of
Montrose; Dave (Carol) Courtney, of Cedaredge; Dennis (Chris) Reece, of Ouray;
and Neva (George) Taylor, of Salida. Mom leaves 12 living grandchildren, 13
living great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Mom had a large
extended family of nieces and nephews, mostly all living in Utah.
Hazel's family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful staff at San Juan Living
Center for the warm and loving care provided to Mom over the past 18 months.
A memorial service was observed on Saturday, February 14, at the Crippin
Funeral Home Chapel in Montrose. The service concluded at the chapel.
Arrangements were handled under the direction and care of the Crippin Funeral
Home of Montrose. (970) 249-2121.


MASAYUKI KANO
BRIGHAM CITY- Masayuki Kano, 88, died Sunday, February 15, 2004, at his home.
He was born January 31, 1916, in Auburn, Washington, a son of Kenjiro and
Matsue Yamanaka Kano. Mas spent much of his youth in Japan attending school.
He returned to the United States at the age of fourteen, continued his
education and later ran the family farm after his father's death. His family
was re-located to an internment camp in 1942, first to Tule Lake, CA, and then
to Topaz, UT, a year later.
Mas married Shizue Cecile Nisogi on November 29, 1946, in Salt Lake City and
worked various jobs throughout his career and in 1966 was employed by the
Defense Depot in Ogden. He retired in 1986 after suffering a heart attack.
Mas was an active Buddhist and a member of the Honeyville Buddhist Temple.
He enjoyed the company of family and friends and spending time doing yard
work. He also enjoyed watching baseball and going to Wendover.
Surviving are four sons: Ronald of Clovis, CA; David (Wendy) of Brigham City;
Louie of West Valley City, UT; Lawrence of Fruit Heights, UT; one daughter,
Karen of Layton, UT; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren; four
brothers: Hiroyuki Kano Brigham City; Shigeo Kano, Osamu Kano, both of
Seattle, WA; John Kano, Placentia, CA, and one sister, Hisako Minaga of Salt
Lake City.
He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Friends may call on Friday, February 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary,
205 South 100 East Brigham City. Funeral Service will be 3 p.m. on Saturday
February 21, at Myers Mortuary. Interment will be at the Brigham City
Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com (Click on Obituary)

BILLY NEPHI JENSEN
In Loving Memory of our Father, Billy Nephi Jensen, who passed on from this
life February 15, 2004, to be reunited in Heaven with our Mother, Marilyn
Carter Jensen, who preceded him in death on March 28, 1989.
Billy and Marilyn were married for 37 years and were active members of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were sealed for time and all
eternity in the Salt Lake Temple in 1952 and are survived by seven children:
Richard Dale Jensen, Cheri Lynne Gatrell, Kelly Niel Jensen, Leland Kent
Jensen, Marianne Jensen Davis, Nancy Suzanne Sharp and Billy McKay Jensen. He
is also survived by a sister, Jean Koenig.
Billy and Marilyn are survived by 17 grandchildren: Deborah, Elizabeth,
Sharon, Caleb, Amanda, Daniel, Joshua, KelliAnn, Misa, Yuki, Stephanie,
Tabitha, Zachary, William, Rebecca, Sarah and JoAnna; four great
grandchildren: Miles, Camron, Adalynne and Jaimon. Preceded in death by
sister, Lorey Tyner; brother, Mondell Jensen and granddaughter, Angela Jensen.
After Marilyn's death, Billy married Carol Johnson. They were sealed in the
Salt Lake Temple and have been married for the past 14 years. Billy is also
survived by Carol's children: Ramon Campbell, Nancy Hall, Cheryl Ann Campbell,
Peggy Brown and Mary Dalton. Additionally there are 20 grandchildren and 10
great grandchildren. Carol's son, Richard Campbell and granddaughter, Marcia
Watkins preceded him in death. Carol has been by his side during his worsening
affliction with Parkinson's disease. For the love and companionship she
provided our father, we are eternally grateful.
Billy served in both the Army and Air Force, having been awarded a silver
star, a bronze star and three purple hearts for extraordinarily acts of
bravery during the Korean War. He retired from the Air Force with an honorable
discharge after more than 20 years of service. Billy served an additional 20
years as a law enforcement officer in Brigham City, Utah and has served in
numerous callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
including Branch President, a Church Service Mission in Keflavik, Iceland, and
many years in Scouting leadership positions. He held his private pilot's
license and was the Commander of the Golden Spike Squadron Civil Air Patrol
for 10 years. He earned a B.A. degree from Weber State College while rearing
his family. Billy and Marilyn were foster parents for abused and neglected
infants and children for many years.
Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East
and Saturday at the Brigham City Tenth Ward, 145 West 500 South. Funeral
services will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City
Cemetery.
We will miss you Dad. We are still learning the lessons of great sacrifice you
have so willingly made for your family and nation. You will be forever in our
hearts.

BLANCE WOODWARD HARRIS
April 8, 1910   February 18, 2004
BRIGHAM CITY   Blanche's love of life drew us to her as she invited us to come
along on her journey.
She was a beacon of strength, steadfastness, faith and a mentor to all those
with whom she came in contact and were touched by her loving care.
She was a pied piper to the neighborhood children and her grandchildren with
toys in her home and Popsicles in the fridge.
She is now dancing with her husband Bill (Joseph William) whom she lovingly
cared for 12 years after his stroke and eagerly meeting those she loved who've
passed on before.
Blanche and Bill were married in the Logan LDS Temple March 2, 1932, and they
founded the Peach City Ice Cream Co. after their move to Brigham City.
Blanch taught elementary school in Minersville, Utah before she was married.
Ever learning she remained "the teacher" to us all.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
serving in any capacity in which she was called. She was a teacher of youth, a
member of the Stake YW Presidency, a Seminary Teacher at the Intermountain
Indian School in Brigham City and an ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple.
She is survived by her three children: Robert D. (Shauna) Harris; MerLynn (Jed
H.) Pitcher; Rita (Chris R.) Pella; 13 grandchildren and 31 great
grandchildren; brothers: Marlow (Vella deceased) Woodward, Boyde (Margaret)
Woodward; sisters: Ruth (Vernon deceased) Jamison, Leah (Keith deceased)
Warnick and (Ken deceased) Meredith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill (December 27, 1977), parents,
Cecil and Bertha Crandall Woodward; brother, Paul C. (Zelma) Woodward;
sisters, Gladys (Darrel) Lefever and Norma Woodward.
The family is grateful to Jami Runyan and her family for their gentle, loving
care of our mother the past five years after her stroke. We also acknowledge
the many hours of loving service rendered by Donna (niece) and Billy
Reddington and their family. We wish to express appreciation to Hospice who
caringly allowed mother to die at home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, at the Brigham City
First Ward Chapel.
Interment was in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

BRUCE STEVENS
OGDEN   Frank Bruce Stevens, 69, passed away Friday, February 20, 2004, at his
home, following complications with cancer.
He was born July 23, 1934, in Brigham City to Frank and Cora Forsgren Stevens.
He married Connie June Bockas on December 10, 1960, in Ogden.
Bruce graduated from Bear River High School in 1952, where he received the
Standard Examiner Gold Watch for starring in football, basketball, track,
field, and tennis. He graduated from Utah State University with a degree in
engineering in 1957. While attending Utah State he was active in the Sigma Chi
fraternity and won the all-campus boxing championship in the 145-pound class.
As a USAC cadet at Utah State he qualified as an expert rifleman and was later
called to active duty in Korea where he received the rank of Lieutenant.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bruce retired from Thiokol after more than 33 years of service. His hobbies
were golfing, bowling, and fishing; he enjoyed his trips to Tremonton to visit
his mother, spending time with friends, and going to his grandchildren's
activities. He was a member of the Brigham City Golf and Country Club, Brigham
City Eagles, and Brigham City Elks.
Surviving are his wife, Connie; one son and one daughter, Scott (Irlanda)
Stevens, Brigham City; Shelley (Tom) Walker, Brigham City; and five
grandchildren, Trent, Ally, Jenna, Karly, and Casey. Also surviving are his
mother, Cora Stevens, Tremonton; and one sister, Carma (Don Robinson),
California.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A celebration of Bruce's life will be held on Friday, February 27, beginning
at 5 p.m., at the Brigham City Golf and Country Club, 960 East 700 South,
Brigham City. Bruce requested no viewing or services. Cremation under the
direction of Myers Mortuary in Ogden.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute,
2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Clarence Shoopman, Jr.
WILLARD   Clarence Shoopman, Jr. 63, died Wednesday, February 18, 2004, in the
Brigham City Community Hospital.
Memorial services will be held in Ottawa, Illinois, at a later date.
Burial of his Cremains will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa, IL.
Clarence was born August 2, 1940, in Waldron, Indiana, to Clarence A. and
Evaline (Reynolds) Shoopman. He was a businessman in Willard, UT, owning C.S.
Fruits since July of 2002. Previously he was a resident of Palm Desert, CA.
He is survived by three sons: Randy of Serena, IL; Rickey and DeWayne
Shoopman, both of Sheridan, IL; his sister, Shirley Husemann of Ottawa, IL and
special friend, LaPriel Loney of Ogden.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Brigham City.
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BRANDON JEROME OLSEN
BRIGHAM CITY - Brandon Jerome Olsen, known to us all as "BJ," passed away
Friday morning, February 20, 2004, while doing what he loved to do, swimming.
BJ was born in Brigham City, Utah, on January 29, 1983, to Kim and Audrey
Olsen.
BJ's life, as short as it was, can be summarized in one word   LOVE. He had a
great love for people and everything around him. BJ was one who viewed life as
a journey, not a destination, and he loved the journey. BJ had many friends,
and he was always willing to help them when they needed it most.
He had an incredible love for children, and they loved him even more. His love
of children was exemplified through his service as a Primary Teacher in the
Fourteenth Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he
was a member. He will be greatly be missed by all.
Volleyball and swimming were two of his favorite sports. He also really
enjoyed playing games with family and friends   the greatest game in his mind,
of course, was Monopoly. He would try to persuade anyone he could to play,
friends or family, and enjoyed it all regardless of whether he won or lost. BJ
also had a great love for singing and music.
BJ is survived by his parents Kim and Audrey Olsen; sisters Shandra Leigh
(Sis) and Tasha Marie (Squirt); grandparents, Ross and Joan Olsen, Archie and
ReNee Duerden; great grandmother, Bertha Jensen, all of Brigham City and
Great-Grandmother Odetta Offret of Ogden. He also has many aunts, uncles and
cousins.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 24, in the Brigham City
Fourteenth Ward Chapel.
Interment was in the Mantua City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BJ Olsen trust at America
First Credit Union.
BJ, you will be loved and missed by us all.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers.mortuary.com

GEORGE MADDOCKS
BRIGHAM CITY   George Griffith Maddocks, died on February 22, 2004, of health
complications attendant to aging. George was born on June 29, 1918, in Salt
Lake City to Ebenezer and Catherine Mary Maddocks. He was predeceased by his
mother and father, a sister, Virginia and a brother, John Ebenezer. He is
survived by his wife, Frankie Vera Wilson Maddocks; his sister, Nancy Cox of
Salt Lake City; son, Marvin Maddocks of Midland, Texas, daughters Lynette
Gatlin of San Antonio, Texas and Cathryn Collis of Salt Lake City; seven
grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
George's early life was spent on the family dairy farm, the Rose Hill Dairy in
Salt Lake County. From age ten or eleven George began milking cows and weeding
acres of sugar beets. As he grew up he gained responsibility, collecting milk
from other farms by the time he was sixteen, later driving a delivery route,
then managing the milk processing facility. Although very difficult and
strenuous work, George thrived with the pride of participating in a successful
business venture. Throughout his life he talked about his experience working
the dairy as the most fulfilling career experience of his life.
The dairy was sold in the early fifties and George went to work as a railroad
mechanic on the Duchesne water tunnel project out of Heber City. Shortly
thereafter he went to work for Waterfall Construction in Ogden, then Fife
Construction in Brigham City. Over his work life he became a master mechanic,
particularly with diesel engines. He had an intuitive sense with all things
mechanical and could fix just about anything. He was a proud, 50-year member
of the Operating Engineers Union, Local #3. George and Frankie lived in
Brigham City from 1955, where they were members of the Eagles Lodge.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, at 2 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

FRANCIS F. MCREE
BRIGHAM CITY - Francis F. McRee, 82, passed away on Thursday, February 12,
2004, at Pioneer Care Center in Brigham City, Utah.
He and his twin brother were born on August 21, 1921, in Moselle, Mississippi,
to Chandlier C. and Nora Boyce McRee.
He served in World War II in the European Theater and was the personal
secretary to General Eisenhower.
In 1945 he returned home to finish his degree. He was a Pharmaceutical
Representative for Scherring Corporation.
He was very active in sports. His family and friends will miss him dearly.
Survivors include an older sister, Helen M. Beguhl and nephew, Lou Longley of
Brigham City, Utah; a brother, Franklin H. McRee of New Augusta, Mississippi
and various nieces and nephews.
His parents, one brother, and his twin brother preceded Francis in death.
No services will be held. It was his wish to have his cremains scattered over
the Ragland Hills in New Augusta, Mississippi.
Arrangements were made by Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, UT.

JOSEPH JAY CHRISTENSEN
BOUNTIFUL-BRIGHAM CITY - Joseph Jay Christensen, 79, passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, February 18, 2004, in Bountiful.
He was born on August 9, 1924, in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Joseph Alfred
and Camilla Larsen Christensen.
J.J. graduated from Box Elder High School and served in the U.S. Army as a
radio operator in Europe during World War II and was honorably discharged.
He married LaDine Knudsen on June 14, 1952, in Brigham City, Utah. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 14, 1962. From
this joyous union came four children: Charles K. (Chuck), Bruce Jay, Jan, and
Linda. LaDine preceded him in death on April 16, 1983.
He then married Donna P. Heaps on July 28, 1984. She preceded him in death in
September 1999.
Joseph then married Janice Eskelsen Allen on April 9, 2001, and has been his
loving companion.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
had served as a member of the Bishopric, Elders Quorum President, High Priest
Group leader, but his favorite calling was being a home teacher.
J.J. worked for C. H. Dredge Company until in 1970 he followed his dream and
bought the farm in Perry, where he owned and operated J.J.'s Farm Market and
Nursery.
He also worked for Thiokol from 1977 until he retired, but continued to sell
trees for several nurseries throughout the western states.
Surviving are his wife, Janice of Bountiful; three children: Chuck (Jan) of
Taylorsville; Bruce (Theresa) of Smithfield; Dr. Linda (John Brown)
Christensen of Omaha, Nebraska; 34 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren,
one brother, Curtis L. (Marie) Christensen of Montana.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jan Gray and sister, Melba C.
Richie.
The children would like to express their deepest love and appreciation to two
beautiful women and their families who took care of him and shared his life
after our mother died. We love you all very much.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 21, at the Perry Sixth Ward
Chapel.
Interment was in the Brigham City Cemetery where military honors were accorded
by the VFW Post 1695 Honor Guard.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

FREEMAN BYINGTON
A very kind, gentle and patient man, Freeman J. Byington, 91, passed away
Sunday, February 22, 2004, at his home in Logan, from causes incident to age.
Freeman was born August 6, 1912, in the family farm home in Blazer, Bannock
County, Idaho, the son of Ettie Sophia Smithies and Charles Norton Byington.
He attended school in Blazer, Logan High School, and received a Bachelors and
Masters degree in Agronomy and Plant Breeding from Utah State University. He
married Doris Harper on September 17, 1937, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He
was a kind caregiver for her until her death in 1988.
He served in the European Theatre in World War II as a Corporal in Battery A,
868th Field Artillery, 65th Division in Patton's Third Army. He was the first
inductee from Box Elder County.
Freeman served as Box Elder County Farmers Home Administration supervisor,
manager of the Box Elder County Bank, and a Management Analyst at the Defense
Depot in Ogden. He served as president of the Tremonton and Brigham City Lions
Clubs and the Box Elder Chamber of Commerce.
He dedicated his life to service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and served in numerous positions including bishoprics, high council and
doing temple work in Logan and Mesa, Arizona.
Freeman and Vivian Harper Hunter were married July 10, 1991, in the Logan LDS
Temple. They have enjoyed loving and serving each other for the past 12 years.
Freeman considered his family his greatest accomplishment and he was an avid
genealogist and family history author. His favorite pastimes were gardening,
raising grapes, participating in the reenactment of the driving of the Golden
Spike in Promontory, his Arizona winter home, fishing, hunting, and swimming.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian; brother, Earl Byington of Saratoga
Springs, Utah; sister, Clista and husband Max Chidester of Kearns, Utah;
daughters: Carol and husband David Johnson of Nibley, Judy and husband Fred
Weindorf of Orem and son, Neal and wife Suzanne of Smithfield; 17
grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; stepsons: John L. and Renee Hunter of
Scarsdale, New York; William James and Sandee Hunter of St. Anthony, Idaho;
stepdaughter, Barbara and Rick Ward of Driggs, Idaho; 21 step grandchildren
and 41 step great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 28, at 1 p.m. at Nelson
Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan, with Bishop Mike Jones, of the Logan
Ninth Ward, conducting. A viewing will be held Friday evening, February 27
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday morning from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
prior to services. Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may
be extened to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Special thanks for the kind care given Dad by the staff of Terrace Grove
Assisted Living, Tina Winters, Dr. Edward Redd, and IHC Hospice.

FRED W. PETERSEN
CLINTON, UTAH - Fred West Petersen, 71, husband, father, and grandfather,
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 28, 2004.
Fred was born January 23, 1933, in Penrose, Utah, to Eva Merretta Howard and
Leonard Milton Petersen, the eldest of 12 children.
He spent his youth as a rancher in Penrose, UT. He graduated from Bear River
High School and received his master's degree in Science Education at the
University of Virginia. The remainder of his life was devoted to education in
Virginia and Utah.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served
two faithful missions, was a ward mission leader, Stake mission leader, and
served other various church positions.
He married Carol Spendlove on June 18, 1952. They were later divorced. Their
children are: Randy, Evan, Lorie (Kevin) Humphreys, David (Rhonda) Petersen,
and Debbie (Thomas) Risk.
He married Lujuana Nielson in May, 1963, and was later sealed to her in the
Manti Temple. They are the parents of Kirk (Christina) Petersen, Teri (Brad)
Hanson, and Leisha (Brian) Heugly, and have 19 1/3 grandchildren. Also
surviving are seven brothers and two sisters: Dee (Teddee), Myrna (Louis)
Merrill, Jerry (Audrey), Mark (Kathleen), Roxie (Steve) Butler, Bryce
(Pauline), Nord (Nancy), Wade (Rosie), Leonard Jr. (Kathy).
He was preceded in death by one son, Randy; one granddaughter, Alyx Ann and
two brothers, Kent and Rod.
Special thanks to VistaCare Hospice Center, especially Cammie, Charyol,
Heather, Ann, Dan, Christine and all other caregivers who assisted Fred during
this time. Also extend thanks to Sandra, Myrna, and Bill, as well as the
Clinton Fourth ward for all the continued loving care they are extending to
the family at this time.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 6, at noon at Clinton Fourth
Ward LDS Chapel, 2223 North 1000 West, with Bishop Robert Perkins conducting.
Friends may call at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel in Brigham City at 634
East 200 South on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. at the ward.
Burial will be in the Penrose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1414
East 4500 South, Holliday, Utah 84117.
You may email your condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

KNOWLTON HANKS BROWN
Knowlton Hanks Brown died Thursday afternoon, February 26, 2004, after a long
battle of stroke-related illnesses. Knowlton lived, raised his family, and
owned businesses in Brigham City, Utah. Knowlton was married to Virginia Smith
on September 3, 1946, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, and together they raised
and loved six children, 31 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. Knowlton
was extremely committed to his family and faith. He loved the Lord and helped
many through his private contributions.
He was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
served in various callings his entire life. Knowlton H. Brown Construction
provided service and jobs to the community. He also owned Corinne Metals and
Brown Trucking. Knowlton served his country in the US Air Corp during WWII.
Knowlton is survived by wife, Virginia, of 57 years, six children, Tami Brown
Forsgren, David Knowlton and (Lynette) Brown, Andrea Lee Brown, Debbie J. and
(Que) Fullmer, Robert Hanks and (Chris) Brown, and V. Elizabeth and (Craig P.)
Mitton, 29 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Knowlton is also survived
by two sisters: Melva Brown and Evelyn and (Dean) Wood. He was preceded in
death by two grandchildren, Christopher Lee Brown and Tammy Frost. Knowlton
will be missed by his family, numerous friends and business acquaintances.
Services will be held Saturday, March 6, 2004. Viewing from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.,
funeral starts at 12:30 p.m. at the Brigham City Eighth Ward building, 139
East 300 North, Brigham City. Funeral directors: Lindquist Mortuary.
Condolences may be emailed to lom@lindquistmortuary.com