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ANGELA L. THACKER
CORINNE   Angela Lynn Thacker the beautiful baby daughter of Paul Thomas and
Jennie Lynn Jorgensen Thacker, left this earth on July 3, 2004, to be with her
Father in Heaven. She was in our lives for a very short time, but will be in
our hearts forever. What greater treasure can there be in Heaven? We look
forward in earnest for the time we can be together again.
Her family are members of the Corinne First Ward.
She is survived by her parents; brothers, T.J. Thacker, Coleman Murray
Thacker, and sister, Lyndsie Thacker, all of Corinne; grandparents, Jay R. and
Valerie Thacker of Paul, Idaho; Stanley LaVell and Linda Jorgensen of American
Fork; and great grandmothers, Joyce Craig of Midway, UT and Clara B. Jorgensen
of Lehi, UT.
Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Corinne Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

VERN H. PETERSEN
BRIGHAM CITY - Vern H. Petersen, 92, passed away peacefully with his family at
his side on Thursday, July 1, 2004, at his home in Brigham City.
He was born on November 2, 1911, in Paradise, Utah, a son of Louis and
Gertrude Norman Petersen.
Vern served a LDS mission to Switzerland, Belgium and in France for The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He married Emma Georgia Nelsen on June 14, 1939, in the Logan LDS Temple. She
preceded him in death on February 18, 1979. Vern then married Beulah Daines on
November 12, 1979, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Vern served as a Branch President in Switzerland, Kingman and Davis Dam,
Arizona. He was the Bishop of the Brigham City Thirteenth Ward for nine years.
He also was the Regional Music Director for Northern Utah. He had served in
other various church callings.
His first job out of college was as a music teacher at Ferron High School.
Vern enjoyed farming in Idaho and Arizona. After farming he returned to Paris
High School as the music teacher. The last 20 years he was a real estate
developer and commercial building contractor with family members in Utah,
Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming.
He loved music and playing the saxophone. He was one of the founding members
and lead saxophone for the Methuselah Combo till the last few months.
Surviving are his wife, Beulah of Brigham City; six children: Gary (Patty) of
Texarkana, TX; Brent (Ruth) of Hurst, TX; Jim (Barbara Stucki) of Bend, OR;
Chad (Anna) of Roy, UT; Michael (Sharman) of Longmont, CO; Patricia Petersen
of Ogden, UT; four step children: Diane (Steven) Pond of Castle Rock, WA;
Elizabeth (Brett) Merrell of Randolph, NJ; John (Nancy) Burgoyne of Medina,
WA; Robert (Adrienne) Burgoyne of St. Louis, MO; 44 grandchildren, 61 great
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; one sister, Margene Thurston
of Medford, OR.
His first wife, Georgia, one sister and three brothers, preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 6 under the direction of
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.


RAY L. LILLYWHITE
Ray L. Lillywhite died July 3, 2004, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was
born January 10, 1912, in Brigham City, Utah, son of Joseph H. and Elizabeth
Stoney Lillywhite. He graduated from Box Elder High School and earned degrees
from Utah State University, where he served as student body president, and
American University, Washington, D.C. He married Eloise Hoopes in the Salt
Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on June 19,
1935.
He volunteered and served in the Navy as a Fighter Director Officer in World
War II where he received special recognition as the Outstanding Fighter
Director in the Pacific. He also served as Commanding Officer of the Naval
Reserves in Madison, Wisconsin. He held leadership positions in Church,
Scouting and many Civic and Professional organizations.
For over 28 years he served as Executive Director of State Retirement Systems
in Utah, Wisconsin and Ohio, and for thirty years was a senior officer in the
Investment Management firm of Alliance Capital Management. The national
Lillywhite Award was established in honor of him to celebrate contributions by
persons who have had distinguished careers in the investment management and
employee benefits fields.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Hoopes Lillywhite; a son, Ray
Legrand Jr.; a daughter Joanne L. Christensen; five brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a legacy
that exemplified not only excellence but also innovation in lifelong
achievements, teaching, and learning.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 9, at Myers Mortuary, 205
South 100 East, Brigham City. A private family viewing at 10 a.m. Interment
will be in the Brigham City, Utah cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be
made to the Ray and Eloise Lillywhite Scholarship Endowments at Utah State
University, Logan, Utah 84322.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

VERNA HELEN LARSEN TRACY
GARLAND - Verna Helen Larsen Tracy, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in
Garland on July 11, 2004. She was born on October 28, 1916, to Oscar and
Luella James Larsen in Harrisville, Utah. She was raised in Park Valley, Utah,
and lived in Tremonton and Garland, Utah. She married Anthon Orin Tracy in
Brigham City, on July 23, 1940. Anthon passed away on July 30, 1961.
Verna held a variety of positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints Primary, Sunday School, Young Adults, and was also a Relief Society
Visiting Teacher.
She is survived by her children: Ross (Dawnetta), Cheyenne, WY; Lowell
(Ilene), Bear River City; Michael Tracy, Brent Tracy, RaNae Tracy, Vicki Ann
(Bradley) Smith all of Garland; 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and
two great great grandchildren, and special family members Mary Ann Tracy and
Donna Jean Tracy.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Anthon Orin, one son LaMar and two
daughters, Jean and Marcia.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 15, at 11 a.m. at the Garland
Tabernacle located at 140 West Factory, Garland. Friends and family may visit
on Wednesday, July 14, from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located
111 North 100 East, Tremonton and also on Thursday at 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to
the funeral at the Garland Tabernacle.
Interment will be at the Park Valley Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

ROBERT TRENT HANSEN
CLEARFIELD - In loving memory of Robert Trent Hansen, age 42. He died Monday
July 12, 2004, at his home in Clearfield.
Trent was born on March 22, 1962, in Salt Lake City, son of Robert LaVar and
Loris Ferguson Hansen.
He was a loving husband, father, and friend. Trent was a designer of roller
coasters and loved the ride. He loved God, guns, and rock and roll. He was a
problem solver and a supreme trouble shooter. He was a lifetime member of the
NRA, and Northern Region Director of Ted Nugent United Sportsmen of America.
He loved coffee, cigars, and playing chess. He loved music, playing the
guitar, and Saturday morning breakfasts with his Dad. Trent had a passion for
fast cars, his family and a good practical joke.
Trent was an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is survived by his wife Carol Ann; daughters, Kali Hansen, Sunshine Roundy,
and son, James Roundy; also by his parents, two sisters Laurie Moore, Lisa
(Grant) Lloyd, brother, Timothy (Jennifer) Hansen; four nieces and three
nephews whom he loved dearly.
There will be a viewing held Thursday evening July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Clearfield Eighth Ward, 300 North 200 West.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 16 at 11 a.m. in the Clearfield 8th
Ward. Friends may attend a viewing Friday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the
church.
Interment will be in the Mountain Green Cemetery.
Funeral Directors, Walker Mortuary, Morgan, Utah.
Email condolences to the family at www.walker-mortuary.com

BRAYDEN BLAINE DOUTRE
DEWEYVILLE - Brayden Blaine Doutre, 3, passed away at the Bear River Valley
Hospital on July 8, 2004. He was born on February 9, 2001, to Dennis Blaine
and Natalie Hunsaker Doutre.
Brayden loved to play with his trains and his dinosaurs. He loved to play
"make believe" and played the role of the dragon often. Brayden loved to be
outside and especially loved to help his father. Brayden made friends
everywhere he went and loved life and being with his many cousins. Brayden was
the joy and light of his parents' life. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his parents, Blaine and Natalie Doutre, Deweyville;
grandparents, Robert and Diana Doutre, Edward Doutre, Dennis and Lila Miller,
Tremonton; Douglas and Nona Hunsaker, Deweyville; George and Annette Ward,
Mantua; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Glover and Mrs. Ellen Hunsaker, Brigham City.
He is preceded in death by one uncle, Nicholas Doutre; one great grandmother,
Lela Doutre and one great grandfather, Martell Hunsaker.
Funeral services were held on Monday, July 12, at the Deweyville LDS Church
under the direction of Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, Tremonton.
Interment in the Deweyville Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

JAMES CRAIG VALENTINE
1942 - 2004
Surrounded by loved ones, James Craig Valentine passed away peacefully
Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Provo, Utah. He was born to loving parents, James
Woodland and Eva Johnson Valentine in Brigham City, Utah on August 25, 1942.
He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1960 and attended both Utah State
University and Brigham Young University. He proudly served in the East Central
States Mission (1961~1963) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. It was at BYU that he met his life-long partner, Victoria Baker
Valentine, marrying her in the Logan Temple on a gorgeous spring day, May 27,
1966.
Craig was an inventive creator of many small businesses throughout his life,
always jumping at the opportunity to explore another entrepreneurial
adventure. He was a General Manager for nearly 15 years at Hardy Enterprises,
overseeing gas stations, convenience stores and motels throughout the region.
Outside of business, his intellectual pursuits were really his true passion.
He was a scholar of history, religion and ancient studies, never missing a
chance to discuss and argue the finer points of those pursuits. Most of all he
will be remembered as a purely selfless person, always willing to lend an
extra hand to those in need; as a giant man with the softest, gentlest heart;
and as a genuine soul truly unmatched here on earth. He will be sorely missed
by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Our loving father, friend and husband is survived by his loving wife, Victoria
Baker Valentine; seven devoted children: James Brandon Valentine, Kamela Sue
Littlesalt, Heather Leigh Rogers, Robyn Elizabeth Valentine, Liberty Ann
Valentine, Seth Benson Valentine, and Shem David Valentine; seven beautiful
grandchildren; and brother, Jerry Valentine and Dallas Valentine. He is
preceded in death by parents, James and Eva.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 20, in the Cascade Chapel at
Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, Orem, Utah.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.

VELLA A. WOODS
BRIGHAM CITY   Vella Ann Daley Woods, was born on June 10, 1938, in Malad,
Idaho, to Barbara Hickman Smith and Lot Smith. Vella was the first of three
children to that union, followed by Philip then Barbara. When her mother
married Elden Daley in 1945, she began a new life in California. She was later
adopted by her dad, Elden Daley.
Vella attended school in Stone, Idaho, then Compton, California. She married
Charles Everett Woods December 15, 1956, in Bellflower, CA. They were blessed
with four girls: Kathy Ann (Barry) Anderson, Downey, ID; Connie L. (Lynn)
Anderson, Snowville, UT; Sheryl Jean (Kent) Taylor, Logan, UT; and Nadene
Johnson (Bill Kaufman), Whitehall, MT. Everett passed away in 1972. Vella
brought her girls back to Utah that year.
In her early years she worked for the telephone company and later when her
children were old enough she worked for Bountiful Nursing Home.
Because of her health problems, Vella was very active in the Brigham City
House, the family would like to thank those many friends who have stood by her
for all these years.
Vella was loved by everyone who knew her. She was a caring daughter, loving
sister, giving mother and grandmother, favorite aunt and a good friend to
many. She loved to be with her family and friends. She loved to go to dances,
cook, paint and draw.
Vella is survived by her four daughters: Kathy, Connie, Sheryl and Nadene; 18
grandchildren and five great grandchildren; her brother, Phillip H. (Trudy)
Daley, AZ; sister, Barbara Jones, Bountiful, UT; and her good friend Steve
Hess. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother-in-law,
Jim Jones.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, at 1 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the mortuary.
Interment will be in the Snowville Cemetery.
In lieu of flower please make donations to the Brigham City House.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

SHAUNA HESS SOWLES
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL - Shauna Hess Sowles of Fairview Heights, Illinois,
(formerly of Kaysville, Utah) passed away on July 18, 2004, after a short but
valiant battle with cancer.
She was born on July 10, 1955, in Tremonton, Utah, a daughter of Wendell and
Louise Turley Hess. She grew up in Garland and Kaysville, Utah. She graduated
from Davis High School. She married Don Collett on July 11, 1975. They were
later divorced. She married her beloved soul mate Scott Sowles on March 12,
1994, in Pueblo, Colorado.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her faith
and her sunny disposition won many close friends and helped her prevail over
the many health trials she endured.
A hard worker, she enjoyed working for C.W. Adams Jewelers, State Farm
Insurance and at the time of her death, was a marketing analyst for the 375th
COM Squadron at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
Surviving are her husband and sweetheart, Scott Sowles of Fairview Heights,
Illinois; stepchildren, Scott Jr. also of Fairview Heights, Illinois and
Samantha of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and her friend and companion Curly the
dog.
Also surviving are her parents of Brigham City, Utah, and three brothers and
two sisters: Brad (Cindy) Hess of University Park, Maryland; Jim (Cindy) Hess
of Fremont, California; Bob (Lisa) Hess of Bountiful, Utah; Kathy (Clyde)
Williams of Sandy, Utah; and Louenda (Vance) Downs of Layton, Utah; and
sister-in-law, Kris (Tom) Adams of Preston, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mariah Collett, brother,
Larry Hess and her grandparents.
Services will be held in the Forest Hills Ward Chapel, 25 North 300 East,
Brigham City at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 22.
Friends may call on Wednesday, July 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary
205 South 100 East, Brigham City and on Thursday from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. at
the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.

MARILYN PREY HUNSAKER
MT. PLEASANT - Marilyn Prey Hunsaker loving wife, mother and
grandmother age 73, of Mt. Pleasant passed away July 18, 2004.
She was born October 27, 1930, in Buffalo, New York, to Irving
Demaire and Evelyn Caroline Winch Prey. She married Wayne S. Hunsaker on
January 16, 1960 in Mesa, Arizona, in the Mesa Temple of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed sharing her beautiful voice and oil
painting, but most of all she cherished time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne S. Hunsaker, Mt. Pleasant, UT; children,
Justin (Nicole) Hunsaker of Spanish Fork, UT and Michelle (John) Ruell of Mt.
Pleasant, UT; seven grandchildren; siblings, Gilbert (Ruth) Prey of Little
Valley, NY and Irving (Pam) Prey of Bradford, PA. Preceded in death by her
parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 22, at 11 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant
Fifth Ward Chapel (49 S. State). Friends may call Thursday from 9:30-10:30
a.m. prior to services. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City
Cemetery under the direction of Rasmussen Mortuary.

E. O. (GENE) HENDERSON
BRIGHAM CITY   Eugene O. Henderson known to most as Gene, and to friends and
family as "Rasu" passed away Friday, July 16, 2004, in Brigham City, Utah,
from complications from pneumonia. He was surrounded by his family at the time
of his passing.
Dad was born July 8, 1925, in St. Anthony, Idaho, to Orville R. and Arvilla
Weaver Henderson. He grew up and attended school in St. Anthony where he
served as senior class president. Upon graduation from high school in 1943,
dad enlisted in the US Navy. After training at the US Naval Training Center in
Farragut, Idaho, he served aboard a destroyer in the Aleutian Islands and
other areas in the Pacific. He was recalled to active duty during the Korean
Conflict.
He married Florence Davis in 1947. They later divorced.
Dad married Julia Geniel Johnson on August 2, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
They spent their early years in St. Anthony, where dad worked for Block's
clothing store. They later moved to Burley and Twin Falls, Idaho and in 1963,
relocated to Brigham City, Utah, where he was manager of the Block's store.
During this time, he was involved with the Merchant's Committee and served as
president of the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the
Brigham City Elks Lodge. He later worked at Thiokol Corporation retiring in
1989.
Dad was a member of the Mountain View Ward. He was an avid reader and enjoyed
"puttering" in his workshop, trips to Wendover watching "Wheel of Fortune",
and spending time with his family.
Dad is survived by our mom Julia of Brigham City; daughter Kristi (Larry)
Merrill of Roy; sons, Lane (Faye) of Brigham City, Kurt (Bonnie) of Perry, Jon
(Gayle) of South Ogden; nine grandchildren, three step grandchildren, one
great grandchild, and six step great grandchildren. He is also survived by two
sisters Shirley (Donald) Rice of Sugar City, Idaho, Arlene Stoddard of
Kellogg, Idaho; and a brother Gary (Charlene) of Reno, Nevada.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Duane, and brother-in-law
Lionel Stoddard.
Dad's wish was to have no viewing or funeral. His desire was to have his body
donated to the University of Utah School of Medicine. There will be a memorial
and celebration of life held for family and close friends. The family suggests
in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to the University of Utah School of
Medicine.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

ELIZA LEONE CORDON NIELSEN
10/15/1923-7/24/2004
Eliza Leone Cordon Nielsen passed away at home on July 24,
2004, in the company of her family. She was born in Willard, Box Elder, Utah,
to Joseph Moroni Cordon and Sylvia Maria Wood on October 15, 1923.
Leone lived in Willard until she was about 10 years old when the family moved
to Idaho. They lived in Idaho Falls and later Rigby. Her parents made the
"Little Jack Horner  pies and Leone remembers coming home from school and
washing pie tins while her brother Edwin rolled out the pie dough. Leone
graduated from Rigby High School in 1941. She attended one year at Ricks
College and later a semester at Boise State University.
She married her sweetheart, Andrew Dale Nielsen, on February 18, 1946. The
couple eloped to Dillon, Beaverhead, Montana with their good friends Coral
Baird and Rex Nelson. It was a double wedding. They were married for 58 years.
Leone raised her children in Idaho, moving from Idaho Falls to Boise, then to
Pocatello and back to Boise (Eagle). The family also lived in
Alexandria, Virginia (Ft. Belvoir) and Tacoma, Washington (Ft. Lewis) at
various times as Andy pursued a military career. She was an active member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many callings in
Relief Society, Primary, and was an ordinance worker in the Jordan River
Temple and later in the Salt Lake Temple. She was compassionate, always
helping others.
Leone and Andrew served in the Arizona Phoenix Mission between January 2000
and June 2001. They lived on the Navajo Indian Reservation and worked with the
Native Americans. They made many lifelong friends with whom they are still in
contact. They loved the people.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother Edwin Wood Cordon, sisters
Carma Lowe, LaVon Baddley, and her daughter Teresa Ann Nielsen. She is
survived by her husband, son Eric Dale Nielsen (Marva), daughters Lynne
Nielsen, Kimberly Mitchell (Jonas), granddaughter Annaka Nielsen, and
step-grandchildren Jason Kinnersley (Angela), Christopher Kinnersley (Erica)
and Heidi Chee (Wakely).
The funeral will be Thursday, July 29, at the Wasatch Stake Center
located at 8170 Short Hills Drive, Salt Lake City at 11 a.m. A viewing will be
held
Wednesday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cannon Mortuary at 2460
E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 South) and Thursday morning at the Stake Center from 10
a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Willard Cemetery,
Thursday 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Huntsman Cancer
Center, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, (866) 275-0243.

BURT JOSEPH MILLER
BRIGHAM CITY - Burt Joseph Miller, 85 passed away at his home on Monday, July
26, 2004.
He was born on January 3, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of Howard and Grace
Dougherty Miller.
Burt married Genevieve Stankovitch on September 14, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio.
He served in the US Army during World War II in the 42nd Rainbow Division. He
was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church.
Burt was a policeman in Cleveland for 35 years retiring as a Lieutenant in the
Narcotics Unit.
He and his wife moved to Brigham City in 1979. Burt enjoyed working with wood.
He built his home and helped his neighbors build their homes. He had a great
sense of humor which will be missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve of Brigham City; one son, James Miller
of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Grace Vassar, Bay Village, Ohio; nine
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Burt.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 2, at 11 a.m. at St.
Henry's Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City, Utah.
A vigil service will be held on Sunday at 6 p.m. followed by a viewing until 8
p.m. and on Monday from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah.
Interment will be in the Willard City Cemetery, where military honors will be
accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County.

KHRIS SALAZAR DREWES
BRIGHAM CITY - Khris Ann Salazar Drewes, 39, passed away on Sunday, July 25,
2004, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She was born on May 14, 1965, in San Antonio, Texas, a daughter of Anthony and
Angie Silva Salazar.
Khris was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church.
When growing up Khris belonged to a drill team and enjoyed twirling her baton.
She was a member of the Brigham City Swimming Team.
While employed at Pioneer Nursing Home, Khris was loved by her residents.
Khris attended Beau La Reine College of Beauty, and prior to graduation was at
the Greenery Beauty Shop. In time Khris purchased The Greenery and ran a
successful business. She also enjoyed attending and entering hair shows. Many
times she would bring awards home. After she sold The Greenery, Khris worked
at Mainstreet Hair Cutters until her illness would not allow her to continue.
As stated by Khris' loving husband, Karl, she remained a devoted wife, mother
and grandmother. Khris juggled with many things at once but always seemed to
find time to help family and friends. Before Khris left us, she enjoyed
creative cooking, crocheting, making jewelry, and gardening in her Martha
Stewart gardening shoes. She also enjoyed golf, and loved spending time at
Bear Lake--that was the best!!
She is survived by her husband, Karl; one son, Bradley Rick O'Grady; one
daughter, Merecedes Klien O'Grady; two granddaughters, Bradly and Brinlea
O'Grady, all of Brigham City; parents, Anthony "Tony" Salazar and Angie Silva,
both of Brigham City; grandparents, Dora Salazar and Anastacio Salazar, both
of San Antonio, TX; one brother, Anthony Salazar, Brigham City; numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by grandparents Pat and Mickey Silva.
The family will greet friends to celebrate her life on Thursday, July 29, from
6 to 8 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City.

PHYLLIS L. ALLEN
OGDEN -- Phyllis Lynn Allen, 51, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2004. She
was born on April 28, 1953, in Elko, Nevada, a daughter of Clifton Hugh and
Vada Loy Harlan.
She was a life-long resident of Utah and was raised in Willard and graduated
from Box Elder High School. She married her best friend, Jim Allen, on
September 25, 1993. She made it very clear to her family and friends that they
were the best eleven years of her life.
Phyllis's favorite pastimes were her crafts and tole painting. She loved
camping and fishing with her husband, sons and grandson. There are many happy
memories of camping trips with other family members. Family was very important
to her, and she was especially close to her grandson, Neo.
Phyllis had been employed by Chromalox for 23 years. The last five years she
had enjoyed being at home.
Survivors include her husband, Jim of Ogden; two sons, Tyson and Sheldon Dunn,
Ogden, UT; one grandson, Neo Bradley Dunn; mother, Vada Harlan, Sedro Woolley,
WA; sisters: Clara McKay, Sedro Woolley, WA; Grace (Lester) Petersen, Selah,
WA; Jennie Harlan, Ogden, UT; Patti Harlan, St. Augustine, FL; Sandy (Rich)
Kowell, Mt. Vernon, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father and a son, Eugene Martinez.
Funeral service were held on Tuesday, July 27, at Gillies Funeral Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

ELSIE E. YATES
BRIGHAM CITY   Elsie Evelyn Bott Yates, 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 27,
2004, at the Bear River Valley Hospital.
Elsie was born on May 29, 1922, in Brigham City, UT, a daughter of George
Henry and Christine Evelyn Nielsen Bott. During her earlier years Elsie worked
at Peach City Ice Cream, Brigham Apparel and JC Penney in Brigham City. Elsie
graduated from Box Elder High School and attended Woodbury Business College in
Los Angles, CA.
She married Lamont Lester Yates on June 24, 1942, in the Mesa Arizona Temple.
Elsie was an active and devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. Having served as Primary President, Relief Society Branch
President for Godfrey Nursing Home, and teacher in all organizations and
vocalist for numerous religious functions. She was avid in Cub Scout and Boy
Scout's of America as a leader and trainer. She had been a member of the
Orpheus Chorus, Charter member of Box Elder Symphonic Choir and V.F.W. Women's
Auxiliary.
She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed making quilts and afghans for her
children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling during her lifetime was
able to travel through out the United States. In her later years she attended
the temple faithfully on a weekly basis. Her greatest treasures were her
grandchildren and great grandchildren whom will all greatly miss their beloved
Grandma.
Surviving are her children: Suellen (Steven) Sulunga, Kauai, Hawaii; Larry
Lamont (Coleen) Yates, Ogden; Elmer E. (Debbie) Yates, Brigham City; George
Elias (Debbie) Yates, Brigham City; Evelyn (Darrell) Walker, Corinne; Liz
(Ted) Taylor, Brigham City; 23 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;
brothers, Eugene (Norma) Bott, Brigham City; Crosby Bott, Torrance, CA; and
sister, Barbara (Palmer) Tingey, Lodi, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Lamont.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 31, at the Brigham City North
Stake Center, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and management at
the Country Lanes Assisted Living, Brigham City Rehab and the medical staff at
Tremonton Valley Hospital.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

RUTH HARRIS
TREMONTON - Ruth Sycamore Harris, 83, passed away Friday July 30, 2004, in
Mckay-Dee Hospital. She was born September 29, 1920, in Brigham City, Utah,
daughter of Arthur and Jane Sycamore. She married Wilford W. Harris August 20,
1943, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Mrs. Harris lived in Tremonton, Bothwell and spent winters in Quartzsite,
Arizona. She taught Home Economics at Bear River Junior and Senior High. She
was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where
she served in many capacities.
She is survived by her children: Cynthia Lock-Smith, Paul Harris, David and
Beth Harris, and Mary Jane and Ed Shaw; 12 grandchildren and one great
grandchild; also survived by her sister Afton Larsen.
She is preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, one sister and her
parents.
Funeral services will be held at the Bothwell LDS church Wednesday, August 4
at 11 am. Friends and family may call on Wednesday from 9:30-10-30 a.m. at the
Bothwell LDS church 10350 West 11600 North in Bothwell.
Interment will be at the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

ORIEL MELVERN NELSON
MANTUA   Oriel Melvern Nelson, 73, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2004, at
the Brigham City Community Hospital.
He was born on August 7, 1930, in Mantua, Utah, a son of Oriel and Reta
Nelson. Oriel married Deanne Hansen on August 18, 1950, in Bear River City,
Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on December
17, 1963.
He was member of the Mantua First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.
Oriel was a Veteran of the Korean War.
He retired from the Defense Depot in Ogden where he has been employed for 38
years.
Surviving are his children: Craig (ShirRae) Nelson, Mantua; Burke (Solveig)
Nelson, Bear River City; Keith Nelson, Mantua; Darryl (Becky) Nelson, Mantua;
Darla (Ken) Jones, Ogden; 11 grandchildren and one sister Oralee (Gayle)
Stark, Burley, ID.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a sister Leaine Jensen.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 4, at 11 a.m. at the
Mantua Cemetery, with Military Honors Accorded by the VFW Post # 1695.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at Myers Mortuary.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

VILLA MALLORY PETERSEN
SALT LAKE CITY - Villa Mallory Petersen, 85, passed away on Friday, July 30,
2004.
She was born on September 12, 1918, in Logan, Utah, a daughter of Joseph and
Lena Mallory.
She married Max Seal Petersen. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2004.
Surviving is one son, James Petersen, Midvale, UT; one daughter, Nicki
Petersen, Salt Lake City, UT; and one sister, LaVene Merrill, Smithfield, UT.
Graveside services were held Monday, August 2, in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Arrangements were made by Gillies Funeral Chapel, Brigham City. You may email
condolences at www.gilliespetersen.com.