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CARLA POLSON ZENK
CALIFORNIA   Carla Polson Zenk, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2004, in
Jackson, CA.
Carla was born in Brigham City, Utah on May 13, 1935, a daughter of Leonda and
Nelda Nelson Polson.
She married William Robert Zenk on December 18, 1954, in Martinez, CA.
Carla and Bill owned and operated Zenk Book Store in Brigham City for many
years.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she
served as Relief Society president in Perry for eight years.
Surviving are her husband, Bill, Volcano, CA; children: Stan and Luan Zenk,
Placerville, CA; Robert and Susan Zenk, Liberty, MO; Jerilyn and Jim Shelton,
Tooele, UT; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
There will be an open house for family and friends on Thursday, June 10, from
6 to 8 p.m. at the Boyd Hirschi residence, 2362 South 425 West, Perry, UT.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery, under the direction of Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

RULON HATCH
VACAVILLE, CA - Rulon K. Hatch, 75, passd away on March 21, 2004, in
Vacaville, California.
He was born October 25, 1928, in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Helgar P. and
Sylvia Johnson Hatch.
He was a member of the Land Alliance and worked for Hoffman Company as an
operating engineer for 31 years.
Rulon is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delores (Sally) Harper Hatch;
children: Kathryn Blalock, Becky Lynn Rice, Susan Kay Oates, Christine Hatch,
Cynthia Hatch and Michael George Hatch; 15 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Farrell Hatch of Paradise Cove, CA;
Barbara Earl of Brigham City; Marian Hunsaker of Deweyville; Ray Hatch,
deceased; Odell Hatch of Farr West; Carolyn Bywater of Bear Lake: Amos Hatch
of Brigham City and Marvin Hatch of Vacaville, CA.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the
Brigham City Cemetery, 300 South 300 East.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

CARLYN ANN HANSEN
OGDEN   Carlyn Ann Hansen, 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2004,
surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born September 7, 1935, to Esther and Milt Fraser in Davenport, Iowa.
On September 6, 1953, she married her high school sweetheart from Ogden High
School, Charles J. (Gus) Hansen.
She enjoyed knitting, reading, bowling, cards, little trips to Wendover and
spending time with her family. Most of all she loved her Lord.
She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Carlyn owned and operated a motel in Brigham City for many years, and she was
an Avon Representative.
She has left behind many loved ones, her husband of 50 years, two daughters  
Deborah Kay of Brigham City; Pam (Forrest) Stuart of Harrisville and two sons,
Mitch (Linda) Hansen and Lance Hansen of Ogden; also her siblings, two
sisters, Barbara Williams of Loreto, Mexico and Cathy (Ray) Miller of Nordic
Valley and one brother, John (Margie) Fraser of Ogden. She is also leaving
behind 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
She will be reunited with her parents and a granddaughter.
There will be no viewing.
In celebration of Carlyn's life in Jesus, a service was held at St. Paul
Lutheran Church, Ogden on June 7. The Reverend Gary Trickey officiated.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Myers Mortuary, Ogden.
In lieu of flowers you may make donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church for a
memorial in Carlyn's name.
WELCOME HOME MOM!
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SHEILA ANN HARRIMAN CARLSON
LAS VEGAS   Sheila Ann Harriman Carlson, 62, beloved wife, mother, grandmother
and sister passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday,
June 2, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada, surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 6, 1942, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, a daughter of Joseph
and Norma Harriman. Sheila was raised in Davis County where she graduated from
Davis High School in 1960. She was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. Sheila retired from
Hill AFB where she had worked for many years. She lived for her family and her
greatest joy came from being with them. She was a very kind and loving wife,
mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband, R. Boyce Carlson, whom she had married and
been sealed to in the Salt Lake LDS Temple; three children, Wendy Billmire of
Roy, Wade (Leanne) Williams and Brent (Bethlene) Williams, both of Las Vegas,
NV; two step daughters, Leisa (Gary) Bahnmiller of Layton and Carolyn (Jeff)
Hollingsworth of North Ogden; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren;
three sisters, Helen (Hal) LaBelle of North Salt Lake, Marilyn (Morton)
Phillips of Park City and Linda (Scott) Buckley of Tooele. She was preceded in
death by her parents and one sister, Janice Benton.
There was a viewing on Sunday, June 6, at Myers Mortuary, Ogden. Services were
held Monday, June 7, at the Farr West Second Ward Chapel.
Interment, Willard Cemetery, Willard.
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ROBERT L. BELEW
BRIGHAM CITY - Robert Lewis Belew, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2004, at
Brigham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from cancer.
He was born April 1, 1918, in Pendleton, Kentucky, the oldest of nine
children, born to Ellick Robert and Erma Hazel Wilson Belew.
Bob married Ione Jensen on September 3, 1938, in Brigham City. On June 26,
1976, he married Roma Burt Nelson in Brigham City, Utah. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Seattle LDS Temple on July 23, 1983.
He served in the US Army during WWII receiving an honorable discharge.
Bob was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, belonging
to the Brigham City Twelfth Ward, where he was a high priest.
Bob worked for Brigham City Water Department as an Equipment Operator for 19
years. He then worked for Box Elder County at the Courthouse for nine years as
a grounds keeper.
Surviving are his wife of Brigham City; three sons and one daughter: Robert
Lewis Belew, Jr., Reed M. Belew, Phillip J. Belew, Cheryl Ann Belew; two step
daughters, Marjorie (Eugene) Bybee and Linda Wilson both of Everett,
Washington; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Iverson of Bear River City and numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His son, Gregory Blaine Belew died on February 7, 1968, in the Vietnam War.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City.
Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the funeral
chapel.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

CHRISTOPHER C. JONES
BRIGHAM CITY - Christopher Charles Jones, 21, was found on June 13, 2004.
Chris was born on May 22, 1983, in Brigham City, Utah.
He was an extremely loving person to everyone and he especially loved his
family. Chris played on all-star soccer teams from Brigham City for five
years. He enjoyed hip-hop and rap music and skateboarding.
Surviving are his parents, Judy and Ken Woolf, of Brigham City; brothers and
sisters: Richard (Tami) Wigginton, of Brigham City; Tammy (Sam) Golightly, of
Layton; Charles Ray Jones; Harley Jones; Shelia Jones; Cynthia Jones.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 21, at 10 a.m. at Myers Mortuary
Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah.
Friends and family may call on Monday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on
Tuesday from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Special thanks to Chris and Robin Hall and Ed Excell for bringing Chris home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to help pay for Chris's funeral
services.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

NIK THER
BRIGHAM CITY   Nik Ther, 49 passed away at his home on Monday, June 14, 2004.
He was born in Long Island, NY, on September 19, 1954.
Contact Myers Mortuary for service information.
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IRENE MCFALL HOWELL
BRIGHAM CITY - Flora Irene McFall Howell, 86, passed away on Thursday, June
10, 2004, at her home in Brigham City, of natural causes.
She was born on February 18, 1918, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, a daughter of
Floyd Allen and Rhoda Walcie Davenport McFall.
She married James Howell and they were later divorced.
Irene lived most of her life in California before moving to Utah in the 70's.
Surviving are two sisters and two brothers: Edna Jean (Robert) Kiniston of
Sacramento, CA; Dorothy Bigonesse of Garland; Thomas (LaGaye) McFall and Glenn
(Jodi) McFall both of Brigham City.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers, Sherry
Hansen, Gary and Floyd Allen McFall.
Private family services will be held.
You may email condolences to www.gilliespetersen.com.
Arrangements by Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City.

COLE J. RITTER, SR.
Funeral services for Cole J. Ritter, Sr. were held 2 p.m. Monday, June 14 at
the First Assembly of God in Cushing, OK with Rev. Robert Adams officiating.
Interment followed in the Stroud City Cemetery at Stroud, OK with Kevin
Wright, Bill Hoppes, Warner Ritter, Jr., Randy Ritter, Tom Laignel and William
Laignel serving as casket bearers. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to
Michael's Funeral Home of Drumbright, OK.
Cole J. Ritter, Sr. was born in Shamrock, OK on December 3, 1925 to the late
James Thompson "Thomp" Ritter and Hazel Georgia (McQuerry) Ritter. He passed
from this life suddenly on June 10, 2004 at his residence in Cushing, OK at
the age of 78 years, six months and eight days. Mr. Ritter was raised and
educated in the Shamrock & Drumright, OK area. At t he age of 17, he joined
the United States Navy and served his country during WW II. He married Mary
JoAnn Wright on June 16, 1945 in Osage, OK and they raised a family of four
children. In 1962 they moved to Brigham City, UT where he went to work for the
Thiokol Chemical Corporation until his retirement in 1990. He loved his Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ and while in Utah, he and his wife pioneered the
Brigham City First Assembly of God which is still going strong today with 300+
in membership in the Cushing First Assembly of God. Mr. Ritter was a devoted
husband, father, grandmother, brother and uncle. He loved to go deep sea
fishing, spend time with his family and reminisce about coon hunting and the
"good ole days." In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
in-laws: Claude and Evelyn Wright; two sons, Rodney Royce Ritter in 1968 and
Michael David Ritter, Sr. in 2002; a grandson, Jason Lee Ritter in 2002 and a
sister, Rowena Savage.
His remaining family includes his loving wife: JoAnn Ritter of Cushing, OK; a
son, C. J. Ritter, Jr. of Drumright, OK; a daughter, Colene Laignel and her
husband Bill of Virginia; a brother, Warner Ritter, Sr. of Stroud, 13
grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Also numerous other relatives and
loving friends.

TYLER S. MUNNS
BRIGHAM CITY - Tyler Steven Munns, 46, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2004,
at McKay-Dee Hospital.
He was born on June 7, 1958, to James Austin and Barbara Marble Munns in
Brigham City, Utah. Tyler was the fourth child and second son of six children.
Tyler married Kellie Jean Huff on December 21, 1974. To this union they were
blessed with two sons, Brandon Tyler and Shane Michael. They were later
divorced.
On June 20, 1981, he married Harlene Mae Hilburn. To this union they were
blessed with two sons, Steven Kyle and Garrett Zane.
He worked at Thiokol for 15 years in the materials department.
Tyler was a kind, generous and outstanding man who would go out of his way to
do anything for anybody. Dearest to Tyler's heart were his four sons, and his
entire family. He yearned to spend quality time fishing, motorcycling, and
camping surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed, loved and always
dear to our hearts.
Surviving are his four sons: Brandon, Steven and Garrett all of Roy; Shane
(Kristina) of Harrisville; five grandchildren; his parents, James and Barbara
Munns, Brigham City; four siblings: Barbara Suzanne (Ralph) Jones, Kearns;
Terie Ann (Ron) Corbett, North Ogden; Kelly (Keri) Munns of Springville; Royce
(Shanne) Munns of Brigham City.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy James, and his grandparents,
Archie and Charlotte Munns and Leslie and Iona Marble.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Twelfth Ward Chapel, 320 East 600 North.
Friends may call on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

ARZELLA VIOLET NELSON BOSLEY
CORINNE - Arzella Violet Nelson Bosley, 92, died June 11, 2004, at her home in
Corinne, Utah.
She was born November 9, 1911, in Mantua, Utah, a daughter of Layfayette R.
and Katie Jensen Nelson. She married Thomas G. Bosley on December 26, 1931, in
the Logan Temple. He died November 9, 1977.
Arzella was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Corinne First Ward.
Arzella was very accomplished at crocheting; she made many beautiful
tablecloths and bedspreads; she even crocheted her daughters' and
granddaughters' clothing. When she could no longer crochet, due to arthritis,
she made latch-hook rugs until her eyes gave out. She was very generous with
her work, giving crochet work and rugs to friends and relatives.
Surviving are one son and two daughters: Dr. Richard N. Bosley, Corinne; Julia
N. Bosley, Brigham City; Roberta Hunter, Ririe, Idaho; nine grandchildren, 12
great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; brother, Dale Nelson,
Orem and sister, Connie Gooch, Bountiful.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Odyssey Hospice.
Services were held Monday at the Brigham City Cemetery.
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CLYDE H. ARMSTRONG
BRIGHAM CITY/MANTUA   Clyde Hunter Armstrong, 86, passed away on Thursday,
June 17, 2004, at the home of his daughter in Mantua, Utah, of cause incident
to age.
He was born in Cedar City, Utah, on May 25, 1918, to William Franklin and
Ellen Hunter Armstrong. As a child and young man, Clyde attended school in
Cedar City, Utah, and later studied construction at the Branch Agricultural
College, also in Cedar City. In 1939 he was called to serve his church in the
Western States Mission, which he gladly accepted and fulfilled in 1941. He
also traveled throughout Europe and Africa as he served his country in World
War II as a mail carrier. He helped his family on the family ranch in Enoch,
Utah, until he met and married Barbara Rasmussen on August 15, 1947, in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Clyde and Barbara bought a small dairy farm of their own in the late 1940s
outside of Brigham City, Utah and later moved into Brigham City, where Clyde
worked at FRAM Corporation, Thiokol and Box Elder High School until he
retired.
Clyde was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
and served in many callings throughout his life. He and Barbara served an LDS
Mission in Tennessee, and were temple workers in the Ogden LDS Temple in their
later years, which brought them much joy and where they met many dear friends.
Clyde is preceded in death by his wife Barbara and grandson, Jason Steven
Larsen. He is survived by his sister Bernice Matheson, Firth, ID; his
daughter, Kristine Larsen, Mantua, UT; three grandchildren, Jaime, Terry and
Whitney Larsen, also of Mantua, UT; and his dearest little friend, Ginger.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at the Mantua
First Ward Chapel, 237 South Willard Peak Rd., Mantua.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

RONDA SOMERVILLE
BRIGHAM CITY - Ronda Lee Moncur Best Somerville, 64, passed away on Monday,
June 21, 2004, at her home in Brigham City, UT, surrounded by her family and
loved ones.
Ronda was born on January 19, 1939, in Rupert, Idaho, to Vern and Winnie
Carson Moncur.
She was reared and educated in Burley, Idaho. After graduating high school,
she attended Ex-cel-cis Beauty College in Salt Lake City, UT.
There she met and married Robert Best. Together they had two children Holly
and Kim Best. Robert and Ronda were later divorced. In 1981 she married
Kenneth Somerville in Martinez, California. He preceded her in death in 1997.
She worked for many years at Roberts Hair Fashions retiring in 1981.
Ronda loved to style hair, needlepoint, crochet, flower arranging, had a
passionate love for cats.
Ronda is survived by her mother, Winnie, Burley, ID; daughter, Holly Best
Walker, Roy, UT; son, Kim (Shiree) Best, Orem, UT; eight grandchildren; two
brothers, Gene (Stella) Moncur, Boise, ID; Gale (Ranae) Moncur, Burley, ID;
sister, Jolene (Reggie) Teeter, Yost, UT and also her special friend Jay who
brought joy and light to the last years of her life.
Graveside services will be Saturday, June 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the Brigham City
Cemetery.
We would like to thank Hospice representative Kim Hunsaker for her
compassionate care of our Mom and the family.
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JUNO A. GRIMMETT MONSEN
BRIGHAM CITY - Juno Arvella Grimmett Monsen, 97, passed away peacefully on
Monday, June 21, 2004, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Brigham
City, Utah.
She was born on August 1, 1906, in Moreland, Idaho, a daughter of Hyrum and
Hannah Sleight Grimmett.
Juno married Hugh Ralph Monsen on April 14, 1932, in Blackfoot, Idaho. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple.
She was a wonderful homemaker and mother. She was a lifetime member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She taught Sunday school, Primary
and Relief Society for many years. Juno especially loved to teach and enjoyed
visiting with the children.
She loved to write and recite poetry throughout her life.
Surviving are her three daughters, Valene (Hank) Krone, Brigham City; Carma
(Jim) Cady, Brigham City; Ann (Mike) McClure, Sandy; 13 grandchildren, 18
great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; one sister, Norma
(David) Williams, Moreland, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Ralph, her daughter, Gayla
June; her twin sister, June Garrett; five brothers and three sisters.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Camille, Mavis, and
Kelly, who lovingly cared for Mom these last few years; to IHC Hospice nurses,
Kim and Carol and to her many friends at St. Marks Terrace.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Stake Center, 650 Anderson Drive, Brigham City.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634
East 200 South, Brigham City, and on Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Murray City Cemetery at 3 p.m. on 5600 South and 700
East, Murray.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

ALICE HANSEN LEE
HENDERSON, NEVADA - Alice Hansen Lee, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 20,
2004, at her son's home in Henderson, Nevada.
She was born on February 9, 1914, in Teton City, Idaho, a daughter of Lester
Lavon and Letitia Hunsaker Hansen. She attended high school in Idaho Falls,
Idaho.
Alice married Robert Eli Lee on May 27, 1938, in the Logan LDS Temple and were
married for 64 years. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2003.
She enjoyed watching Fox News, KBYU TV, music, dancing, reading the scriptures
and cooking. But most of all she loved being with her children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren.
Surviving are her two daughters and two sons: Linda Nelson, Las Vegas, NV;
Barbara Lee, Woodland, WA; Thomas Lee and Steve Lee both of Henderson, NV; 30
grandchildren and 67 great grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Sybil
Packer, Salt Lake City, UT; brothers, Loyal Hansen, Preston, Idaho and Lester
Hansen, Bonita Springs, Florida.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah.
Friends may call on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

EDUVIGES HERRERA
BRIGHAM CITY - Eduviges Herrera, 89, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2004, in
Corinne, at his daughter's home.
He was born on October 17, 1914, in Orangeville, Texas, a son of Vicente and
Ramona Ramos Herrera.
Eduviges was married to Ramona Mora on February 25, 1940, in Laredo, Texas.
She preceded him in death on October 18, 1998.
Before retiring he was a carpenter with Noser Construction Company in McAllen,
Texas.
He is survived by eight children: Eduviges (Alicia) Herrera Jr., Ogden,; Rosa
(Alfredo) Torres, Ogden; Raquel (Baldemar) Sanchez, Del Rio, Texas; Valentina
(Arturo) Garza of Galt, CA; Hortencia (Sam) Cardenas, Corinne; Elva (Juan)
Reyes, Wickenburg, AZ; Vicente (Grace) Herrera, Worland, WY; Ruben (Ramona)
Herrera, Ogden; one daughter-in-law, Maria (Lalo) Herrera, Brigham City; one
sister-in-law, Dora (Raul) Ramirez, Laredo, TX; 51 grandchildren, 102 great
grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two children, Eduardo Herrera and Irene Guajardo;
three grandsons; one great granddaughter; two sisters, and one brother.
The family would like to thank the Pioneer Care Center for the tender care of
our father, especially Brooke, Wendy and Bobby and the C.N.A.'s.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 1, at 10 a.m. at St.
Henry's Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City.
Vigil service and Holy Rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at
the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City,
following the vigil service the family will greet friends and family until 9
p.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

ARLIE H. TINCHER
BRIGHAM CITY   Arlie Houston Tincher, 90, passed away on June 22, 2004, at the
Brigham City Hospital.
Arlie was born November 23, 1913, at London, Kentucky, a son of John A.
Tincher and Margaret Doane Tincher.
He was raised in Kentucky and came to Brigham City in 1934 with the CCC's. He
met Dorothy Jensen and they were married June 27, 1937. They had eight
children: Arliene (Dan) Erb, Houston, TX; Bert (Barbara) Tincher, Fenton, MI;
Jay (Bonnie) Tincher, Midvale, UT; Mary (Don) Jensen, Roy, UT; Bruce Tincher,
Salt Lake City, UT; Janet (Neil) Coleman, Desert Aire, WA; Kelly (Karen)
Tincher, Brigham City, UT; Carl (Linda) Tincher, Tooele, UT; 15 grandchildren
21 great grandchildren.
Dorothy died on August 11, 1974.
In 1975 he married Luella Drollette and added Charlene (Gerald) Baltezore,
Clovis, CA; Robert (LaVern) Drollette, Benson, UT; Dale (Gloria) Drollette,
Brigham City, UT; David (Lisa) Drollette, Thayne, WY; 23 step-grandchildren,
10 step-great-grandchildren.
He retired from Hill Field in 1979 after 37 years of government service, of
which two years were spent in the Philippines in the U.S. Army.
Arlie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were he
was a High Priest, Home Teacher and Scout Master.
He enjoyed cooking for Happy Days Trailer Park; he had served as Fire Chief
for the Washington Terrace Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, one sister; wife,
Dorothy; a grandson and two great granddaughters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, at Myers Mortuary Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
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LENA C. MERRILL
BRIGHAM CITY   Lena Cannon Merrill, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
June 23, 2004, at Brigham City Nursing and Rehab Center of natural causes.
She was born November 23, 1908, in Panguitch, Utah, a daughter of Frank and
Edith Dickenson Cannon. Her mother was the daughter of early Mormon settlers
in Southern Utah. Lena was the first born of four children. Her father died in
1918 in the influenza epidemic and Lena helped in the raising of her three
younger brothers.
When Lena was 14, her mother married George Mathewson and the family moved to
Battle Mountain, NV. For Lena it was a big change, leaving her friends and
going to a new state, but she did well and made many new friends and was a
high achiever in school where she was the valedictorian for her graduating
class. In Battle Mountain she met her husband, Herbert E. Merrill and they
were married on October 29, 1929, in a double wedding ceremony with one of
Herb's brothers.
Herb and Lena lived in Nevada, California and Oregon, then they moved to
Brigham City in 1944 where Herb became a barber and had a shop on Main Street,
for 20 years. Lena was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and was active in Primary, Mutual and Boy Scouts.
After her boys were in high school she worked at the Brigham Hotel, Brigham
Sportswear and for Idle Isle Chocolates.
Lena and Herb where avid fisher people and when Herb retired they spent many
years fishing the waters of Utah and Idaho. They loved the outdoors and had a
small mobile home in which to travel.
Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, and son William (Bill)
Merrill.
She is survived by her son, Keith Merrill, Brigham City; three grandchildren,
Terry (Paul) Reese, Brigham City; Brent Merrill and Tracy Merrill, CA; two
great granddaughters, Callee (Jeremy) Bischoff; and Jamie (Rex) Keller, all of
Brigham City; and one great great granddaughter, Madison Keller.
Funeral services were Monday, June 28, at Myers Mortuary Chapel, Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
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LYLE GORDON WHEELER
BRIGHAM CITY   Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, Lyle Gordon
Wheeler, 57, passed away on June 26, 2004, following a long battle with
Alzheimers.
He was born on April 4, 1947, in American Falls, Idaho, to George Ira Wheeler
and Lettie Mae Peck. He was the youngest of six children.
Gordon graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1965. He attended one year at
Ricks College and then attended Idaho State University graduating in 1969.
He met and fell in love with his loving wife Oleta Cobbley. They were married
on September 19, 1969, in the Logan LDS Temple. They became parents of four
boys and one girl. Gordon was a lifelong, faithful member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the church and gave many years of
service to it.
Gordon was an extremely hard worker. He worked at Box Elder mosquito abatement
for 30 years. He loved fishing, hunting, camping and just being outdoors with
his family and friends. He loved to dutch oven cook for others. He loved being
with his best friend LouDell Reese. He also loved and cared very much for his
family and all the rest of his friends.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Oleta, and children: Lyle Brendan
(Mindy) Wheeler, Tremonton; Brant Jeremy (Holly Ann) Wheeler, Tremonton,
Tanalee (Curtis) Weaver, Brigham City; Justin Wayne (Heather) Wheeler, Ogden;
six grandchildren that loved him very much, Devon, Calista, Kaelinn, Brttib,
Kayla, Brooklyn and one on the way.
Also surviving are two brothers, Marvin (Elaine) Wheeler of Palmer, Alaska;
Norman (Daine) Wheeler, Idaho Falls, Idaho; and a number of nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one son.
The family would like to thank the staff of Sunshine Terrace for their
compassionate care as well as all those who have shown their love and support.
Funeral services will be on Friday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham City
Second Ward Chapel, 420 South 800 West, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205
South 100 East, Brigham City, and prior to services on Friday, July 2, from 10
to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Tremonton Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

KASEY CHARLES ROHDE
TREMONTON/BRIGHAM CITY - Kasey Charles Rohde, 12, of Tremonton and Brigham,
loved and lived his life to the fullest, returned to his Heavenly Father after
a tragic accident, on June 26, 2004. He was born on December 31, 1991, the son
of Bret Garth and Donna Arnold Rohde in Tremonton, Utah.
Kasey attended schools both in Brigham and Tremonton. He was active in many
sports including; baseball, basketball, soccer, and swimming. He was a deacon
in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and an active Boy Scout.
Kasey was the light and inspiration to all his family. He had a very
contagious laugh and could always make people smile. He was tender hearted, a
peacemaker, a good influence, and will be missed greatly by everyone he came
into contact with.
He is survived by his parents, Bret (Sheryl) Rohde of Tremonton and Donna
(Kim) Peterson of Brigham City; three sisters: Chelsie Rohde and Jordane Rohde
both of Brigham City, Nikki (Caleb) Smart of Draper; step family; Kevin
(Jesse) Peterson, Michelle (Jason) London, Amber (Drew) Campbell, all of
Brigham City; Cody Turner, Christy (Mike) Taylor, and Jennifer Turner all of
Tremonton; grandparents: Beth Arnold, Ron and Suzanne Arnold, Garth and Cathy
Rohde, and Carol and Robert Fewell; great grandparents, Geniel Rohde and Merle
Arnold; and very special friends: Sam McCorristin, Drake Walker, Kyle Burgess,
and Daniel Brough.
He was preceded in death by Aunt Becky Arnold, great grandparents Charles
Rohde, Lawrence and Viola Watkins, and Troy Arnold.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, at the
Tremonton Stake Center, 660 North 300 East. Friends may call on Tuesday from
6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, and
Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Washington Heights Memorial Park.
Condolences may be extended at www.rogersandtaylor.com