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ALICE LORRAINE HESS WOOD WHITING
BRIGHAM CITY Alice Lorraine Hess Wood Whiting, passed away May 2, 2004. She
was born in Garland, Utah November 22, 1929. Her parents were Franklin Wallace
Hess and Alice Morse Hess. She attended Fielding Elementary School and
graduated from Bear River High School.
She married Wynn Edgar Wood on May 11, 1949. They were later sealed in the
Ogden Temple on June 7, 1986. Wynn passed away February 21, 1973. She married
Shelby L. Whiting April 27, 1974. Shelby passed away February 17, 1992.
She lived in Howell, Utah and a lot of other places. She settled in Brigham
City in 1952 and had lived there every since. She worked for the Box Elder
School Lunch for 15 years. She was an active member of the Brigham City Third
Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she taught
Primary for 30 years or more. She was also active in the Ogden chapter of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles where she was a past officer and Auxiliary Mother in
1973.
She loved crocheting, tatting, knitting and many other kinds of handwork. She
really enjoyed having her grandchildren come over to stay. She also enjoyed
her flowers, both inside and out. She enjoyed being a volunteer over at the
Senior Center and going on trips with them.
She is survived by two brothers, Lamoyne (Sarah) Hess, Roy; Evan (Shirley)
Hess, Fielding; three sisters Bonnie (Darrel) Godfrey, Fielding; Marlene
(Arvid) Anderson, Granger/Taylorsville; Elizabeth Kuhn, San Francisco; two
sons, Bruce E. (Cassie) Wood, Brigham City; Randy C. (Jenny) Wood, Salt Lake
City, and one daughter, Julie Dawn (Stacy) Little, Roy; five granddaughters,
two grandsons and one great grandson. She is also survived by stepchildren,
Carolyn (John) Sherman, Riverside, CA; Kathy (Lund) Stucki, Lake Havasu, AZ;
and Randy Whiting, Ogden, UT. Also surviving her are 15 step grandchildren and
two-step great granddaughters. All of whom she loved as her own.
The family would like to thank Hospice and Dr. Brian Dawson for their help and
guidance during the last several weeks of her life. Also special thanks to
Cassie Wood for her special care during the last 1 1/2 years.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Third Ward Chapel, 203 West 300 North, Brigham City.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205
South 100 East, Brigham City, and on Thursday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the
church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
DUANE L. WELLS
TREMONTON - Duane Lael Wells, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3,
2004, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on July 17, 1924, in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Joseph Floyd and
Maria Cutler Wells.
Duane served honorably in the Army Air Corps in World War II.
Duane married his sweetheart, Rosalie Stokes on October 11, 1944 in the Logan
Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He farmed in Promontory and Soda Springs, Idaho and retired from Thiokol after
29 years of service in the Fire Department.
He enjoyed playing the keyboard, snowmobiling and traveling.
Surviving are his wife, Rosalie, Tremonton; his children: Dianna Clark,
Wendell, ID; Ronald D. Wells, Island Park, ID; Lael D. (Jean) Wells,
Cossayuna, NY; Laraine (Dan) Maisey, Colorado Springs, CO; Kevin L. (April)
Wells, Henefer, UT; Denise (Jerry) Murdock, Cub River, ID; 26 grandchildren
and 30 great grandchildren; one brother, Myrl (Patsy) Wells, Corinne.
He was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, one granddaughter, two great
grandsons, 6 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at the Tremonton
First Ward, 116 North Tremont Street.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral
Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City and on Friday at the church from 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Tremonton, UT, where military
honors will be accorded by the VFW Post 1695 Honor Guard.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.
BERYL JOHN TROXELL
BRIGHAM CITY - Beryl John Troxell, age 73, died Monday, May 3, 2004, of
cancer, at the home of her daughter in Corinne.
She was born, Aug. 15, 1930, in Tremonton, Utah, to Gordon and Etha Green
John. She married Frank Earl Troxell on November 7, 1947, in the Logan Temple
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He passed away April 24,
1989. She was a member of the Brigham City LDS Third Ward, at the time of her
death. She attended Box Elder High School.
She owned and operated the Troxell Jewelry store in Brigham City, with her
husband. They lived in Brigham City, Pocatello, Orem, Ogden and Santa Maria
Calif.
She enjoyed reading, crossword and jig-saw puzzles, knitting and spending time
with her family and friends. She was close to her family and her
grandchildren, whom she loved very much. She loved to listen to music
especially the recordings of Frank's orchestra.
Surviving are two sons and two daughters: Craig J. Troxell and Mariann,
Connecticut; Todd E. (Robin) Troxell, Brigham City; Kathie Landon and Danny,
Ogden; Kris (Lee) Nicholas, Corinne; nine grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her husband, one grandson, a sister, Deaun Norr, a
brother Norman John and her parents.
A special thanks to Hospice who provided her care and support and a thanks to
her friends at Brigham Senior Housing where Beryl lived for the past several
years.
Funeral Services will be Friday, May 7, at 11 am at Myers Mortuary, 205 South
100 East, Brigham City. Viewing will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday
from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
THOMAS N. WELCH
August 13, 1933 - April 26, 2004
Thomas Nash Welch, 70, of Bountiful, Utah, returned to his heavenly home
peacefully the afternoon of April 26, 2004, in the presence of his dear wife,
all of his children and their spouses. He was born August 13, 1933, to Samuel
and Minnie Jane (Hughes) Welch as the sixth of seven children. He married his
sweetheart, Wanee Israelsen, in the Logan Temple on July
30, 1958.
Thomas was raised in Harper, Utah (near Brigham City) and spent his
early years working on the family farm. He served an LDS mission to
Samoa and came to love the Polynesian people and culture. He graduated
from Utah State University in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He
served in the Army Reserves for six years. He worked with his wife's family at
the Buttercup Dairy in North Logan, Utah. He loved the farm work, but a back
injury made it difficult for him to do the manual labor necessary to run a
dairy farm. He went back to USU and received his teaching certificate in
Secondary Education. He taught Auto Mechanics and Math at Viewmont High and
Woods Cross High Schools. He retired in 1995. He had a brilliant mind and
rivaled any computer on things mathematical.
He was a faithful, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. His love to the Savior was shown in his service to
others and his willingness to serve in many different capacities in the
church. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them at the
family cabin. He was an extremely hard worker and worked many extra jobs
to support his wife and nine children. He will be remembered for his sense of
humor, his storytelling, his excellent cooking, and the love that he had for
his family, especially his grandchildren. His grandchildren will especially
miss their weekly Sunday visits with Grandpa.
He is survived by his wife, Wanee; his children: Jane (Steve) Shurtz,
Sandy (Clark) Bentley, Wayne (Melinda) Welch, Terry (Cyrrena) Welch,
Dale Welch, Tami (Rob) Madsen, Wendi (Bret) Reynolds, Mark (Jill) Welch,
and special daughter Holly; 39 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; six
brothers and sisters: Samuel (Caryol) Welch, James Newel (Lynne) Welch,
Naola (Melvin) Dean, Jonathan Welch, Minnie (Derwin) Lewis, Garth (Melba)
Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held on May 1, at the Bountiful 36th Ward Chapel.
Interment-Farmington City Cemetery under the direction of Russon Brothers
Bountiful Mortuary.
Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com.
ALICE STONE
RIGBY, ID - Alice Rue Young Stone, 57, of Rigby, Idaho, passed away on April
21, 2004, in Seattle Washington. She was born May 10, 1946, in Brigham City
Utah, the second daughter of Willard Dean and Doris Call Young. She attended
Box Elder High School in Brigham City, Utah and married her childhood
sweetheart and best friend J Spencer Stone on August 30, 1963. They lived in
Utah, Louisiana, Ohio and Washington states before moving to Idaho Falls in
1984.
Her beautiful home and grounds in Rigby, Idaho, reflect her many talents and
love of decorating, landscaping, wildlife and nature. Alice was amazingly
strong of spirit, courageous, caring and kind, influencing her family and all
who knew her. She was never one to complain, she loved life and always had a
cheerful outlook, a smile was never far from her face.
Alice was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, she will be
greatly missed.
She is survived by her parents Dean and Doris Young of Idaho Falls, her
husband J Stone of Rigby; her children, Anthony (Teresa) Stone of Ammon, ID;
Angela (Lorin) Morse of Idaho Falls, ID; Tiffany (Rob) Ellis of Seattle, WA;
Mindy Stone of Missoula, MT; seven grandchildren; her sister, DeAnn Young
Hammond of Idaho Falls, ID; five nephews and their families.
A gathering for friends and family will be held at Coltrin Colonial Mortuary
in Idaho Falls, ID, on May 8, from 2-5 p.m. to remember and celebrate her
life.
MAURINE MCMURTREY
BRIGHAM CITY - Maurine McMurtrey, 83, our loving mother, grandmother, Nana and
friend passed away with dignity on Friday, April 30, 2004.
Maurine was born April 13, 1921, in Brigham City, to Warren and Jessie Tingey
Hansen. She was raised in Brigham and worked on the family farm with her
sisters and baby brother, James. Maurine graduated from Box Elder High. She
was a waitress at Alex Caf‚ on Brigham City's old Main Street where she met
her true love Jay C. McMurtrey. They were married on October 29, 1941, in
Malad, Id. Jay and Maurine made their home in Brigham City where they raised
their two daughters. Jay was killed in 1962 while working on the Willard Bay
Dike. Although he was physically gone his spirit stayed with her. She has
waited patiently for the past 42 years to be with him again.
She continued to raise her girls while working as a waitress and fry cook at
Jesse's Caf‚ and Maddox. She finally retired from work after 37 years.
Maurine was a devoted and a loving mother. She loved antiquing and yard sales,
but her greatest joy was the time she spent with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren whom she loved and adored. She was an avid football fan
and watched the Utah Jazz faithfully on TV. She was loved and respected by all
her were lucky enough to know her. She had a quick wit, a delightful sense of
humor and infinite patience.
She is survived by her daughters, Betty Rae McMurtrey, of Bear River; Jlene
and J. Steven Hansen of Logan; her loving grandchildren: Jay and Shelley
Bywater, Cherie Bywater all of Bear River; Monica Dekany of Huntington Beach,
California; Justin and Julie Dekany of Smithfield; Cameron Dekany of Portland,
Oregon; her four great-grandchildren, Dylan, Spencer, Kade and Caitlyn ; her
baby sister, Loreda Bosley of Clearfield. Also surviving are many nieces and
nephews she loved as her own.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Denise; twin sister Irene Porter;
sisters, Viola Lowery, Helen Jorgensen, Hazel Kosderka; special brother, James
Warren Hansen and his wife, Idalene.
A special thanks to our friend, Dr. John Markeson, the staff of Brigham
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Mother's friends and companions from the
Heritage Health Care Center for their kindness and care of mom. We are
eternally grateful for the Agency of the Aging.
Maurine was always a lady with a beautiful heart. She will be missed by all
who knew and loved her and were loved by her.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, May 6, at Brigham City
Eighth Ward Chapel, 139 East 300 North.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City and prior to
services from 10 to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
e-mail condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com
CHESTER SAMUEL YOUNG
Chester Samuel Young passed away April 29, 2004, in Bullhead City, Arizona, at
the age of 87. He was born in Perry, Utah, son of George Samuel Young and Mary
Melvina Howell. He married Helen May Hawkins April 27, 1937, divorced and
later married Madge Hyatt Barnes November 2, 1953. He was in WWII 1943-1945.
He worked as Assistant Police Chief, and later as an aircraft machinist. He
lived in Arizona the last 20 years.
He is survived by his wife, Madge H. Young; children: Loretta (James) Pope,
Louise (Ben) Tingey, Judy (George) Campbell, Renae (Max) Raddon, Bill
(Rochelle) Barnes, Ken (Mary Ann) Barnes. He had 14 grandchildren, 35 great
grandchildren and is survived by his younger brother Harold Young, Roy, Utah.
Gravesite services to be held at Lakeview Memorial Estates on Thursday, May 6.
Viewing to be held at 1 p.m. with services at 2 p.m. at Lakeview Memorial
Estates, 1640 E. Lakeview Dr., Bountiful, Utah.
Pallbearers: Lee Barnes, Don Raddon, Ken Raddon, Dale Teeples, Darrin Tingey,
Robert Williams.
GRADY A. WILKES
BRIGHAM CITY Grady Austin Wilkes, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at
McKay Dee Hospital with his loving family by his side. He died from valley
fever, an illness affecting the lungs that he contracted while spending the
winter in Arizona.
Grady was born on August 31, 1936, in Society Hill, South Carolina, a son of
Clarence Earl and Elma Freeman Wilkes.
He was very proud of his service in the army. He was a Green Beret and served
in Korea with the 11th and 101st Airborne. He also served with the Utah
National Guard and was a smoke jumper in Alaska. He earned the National
Defense service medal and the good conduct medal.
Grady married Ila Rae Estep on July 21, 1962, in Elko, NV.
He was a member in the Brigham City River Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints.
Grady had various jobs in his life including picking cotton and tobacco as a
child until he joined the army at 15 years old. (He always worried that he
would end up in Hell picking cotton). After he was honorably discharged he
became a federal meat inspector until his entrepreneurial spirit took over and
he became a mink rancher in 1964. He then went into the trucking business
before starting Brigham Sand & Gravel in 1973, which still operates today. He
also started Brigham Block Co. and Wilkes Industrial Sand Co., which is now
known as Wisco Block and Pavers.
He loved spending the winters in Arizona and traveling about with his wife of
43 years, Ila Rae Wilkes. He also loved to take Ila for long drives in the
evenings to watch the sunset, and have dinners in out of the way places. He
spent many hours with her and their grandchildren on their pontoon boat at
Willard Bay and Flaming Gorge, or almost nightly sitting on the back deck at
their home watching the sunset with his family and friends. He loved his
family, his home, his work and his friends and he longed for little else but
received much more. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather, we will miss his laughter, joyous smile and southern
accent, and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his wife, Ila Rae Wilkes, Brigham City; children: Grady Dean
(Jane) Wilkes, Ogden, UT; Ann (Wesley) Johnson, Kearns, UT; Lorraine (Dennis)
Durrant, Kearns, UT; Cory Grady (Melissa) Wilkes, Willard, UT; Troy Grady
Wilkes, Brigham City, UT; Conley Stead (Lisa) Wilkes, Wickenburg, AZ; Coby
Rust Wilkes, Brigham City, UT; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
sister and brothers: Frances (Kay) Fuller, St. George, UT; Murph (Gloria)
Wilkes, Scottsdale, AZ; Buck (Courtney) Wilkes, Society Hill, SC.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 10, at the Brigham City River Ward
Chapel.
Interment in the Plymouth Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
DONNA MARSH REEVES
"Together Again"
BRIGHAM CITY - Donna Marsh Reeves, 84, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2004, in
Brigham City, with her family by her side.
She was born January 22, 1920, in Garfield, Utah, a daughter of Scott E. and
Mabel M. Marsh.
Donna married Gordon H. Reeves on July 13, 1938, in the Logan LDS Temple. He
passed away on June 29, 1998.
Donna spent a great deal of time in her life with her grandchildren, whom she
dearly loved and was proud of. She loved sewing for her family, traveling,
homemaking, and especially providing Christmas gifts for family members. She
was an excellent cook.
Donna worked for many years at Ray's Drug, People's Drug, and Hamilton Drug
stores in Brigham City and was a member of the Credit Women.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis (Sharon) Reeves of Roy, Jeffrey (Rosanne)
of Bountiful, daughter-in-law Dixie Reeves of Brigham City, 11 grandchildren,
and 19 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother Eugene (Eva
Jane) Marsh of Perry, and one sister Marilyn (Ray) Richan of Farr West.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband; son, Dwight; a sister; three
brothers; one grandson, and one great granddaughter.
The family extends special thanks to the staff of Country Lane Assisted Living
in Brigham City and Alpine Hospice for their kind and loving care in the last
months of her life.
A service preceding interment was held at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel,
on Monday, May 10. A private viewing was held for the family.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Email condolences to www.gilliespetersen.com
JERALD (JERRY) MASON
BRIGHAM CITY - Jerald Elliott Mason, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on May
9, 2004.
He was born on November 29, 1926, in Circleville, Ohio, to Joseph and Florence
Mason. He graduated from Circleville High School and enlisted in the United
States Air Force. Upon honorable discharge from the military at the end of
World War II, he attended Ohio State University and earned a degree in
Aeronautical Engineering.
After graduation he moved to Southern California, where he worked as an oil
wildcatter and an aviation engineer. There he met Miriam Peterson, who was
working at the time as a stewardess for Western Airlines. He and Miriam
married on April 30, 1955, in her hometown of Fairview, Utah.
The family moved to Brigham City, Utah, in 1960, and Jerry began work at
Thiokol Corporation. For the next 26 years he worked in engineering and
management positions at Thiokol, including Director of Operations, General
Manager and Senior Vice President of Thiokol's Wasatch Plant.
He was an avid hunter, angler, and outdoorsman. He hunted and fished
extensively throughout North America, and gathered a significant collection of
big and small game animals that is being donated to Utah State University for
permanent display. He measured countless trophies of fellow hunters for the
big game record books. He loved exploring the outdoors and enjoyed sharing his
passion by organizing trips and expeditions with family, friends, and local
scouting groups. Over the past two decades he has maintained a section of the
High Line trail system in the Uintah Mountains, bringing many different
friends and family members into the wilderness as part of annual maintenance
excursions.
Since retirement Jerry has served as a volunteer for a number of local and
state groups, including positions on the board of the Utah Wildlife
Federation, the Division of Wildlife's Big Game Board, and local economic
development committees. In addition he committed himself broadly to
conservation efforts involving wetland preservation and protection of wildlife
habitat.
Jerry was a devoted husband and a proud father and grandfather. He was admired
for his honesty, integrity, and leadership, and will be fondly remembered by
his friends and family.
Survivors include his loving wife, Miriam; a sister and brother-in-law, Jean
and Don Crist of Circleville, Ohio; three daughters and their husbands:
Elizabeth and Barry Bergquist of Salt Lake City, Catherine and Steve Sims of
Centerville, Cynthia and Gregg Galecki of West Jordan; one son, John of San
Francisco, California; and 11 grandchildren: Mary, John, and Jacob Bergquist;
Pace, Andrew, Elizabeth, and Adam Sims; and Adeline, Mason, Miriam, and Julia
Clista Galecki.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, at the Brigham
City Fourteenth Ward Chapel, 650 Anderson Dr., Brigham City.
Friends and family may call Wednesday, May 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and on Thursday from 10 to 10:40
a.m. at the church.
Interment will be held at the Fairview City Cemetery at approximately 4:30
p.m.
The family suggests that contributions may be made in Jerry's memory to the
Nature Conservancy, 559 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
ROBERT TILL LICHFIELD
DEWEYVILLE, UT - Robert Till Lichfield died May 9, 2004, in Deweyville, Box
Elder, Utah, at age 83. He was the son of Robert Clarence and Vinna Haws
Lichfield, born Feb. 9, 1921, in Provo, Utah. He is succeeded by his wife,
Ruth Elma Draney Lichfield; his sister Nerene (Troy) Ray; his brothers, Walter
(Wilma) and Bill (Jacquelyn); his six children: Dianne (Clinton) Faber, David
(Karen), Ruth (Dale) Robinson, Robert (Jill), Rick and Deena (Kelly) Sorenson;
31 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. His brothers Howard and Joseph,
his sister Charlotte and grandson Travis Lichfield preceded him.
He was a faithful husband, father and grandfather and active in The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was well known as President of Lichfield
Industries and the famed Lichfield racing chariots.
His Utah viewing will be at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East
in Tremonton, Utah on Thursday, May 13 at 6-8 pm. The funeral service will be
held in the Bedford, Wyoming LDS chapel on Saturday, May 15 at 1 pm. with a
viewing from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. He will be interred in the Bedford, Wyoming
cemetery.
A written memory of Robert is encouraged. Please send c/o Ruth Robinson, 11265
N. Hwy 38, Deweyville, Utah 84309.
LULA YEATES JOHNSON
BRIGHAM CITY Our special mother and grandmother, Lula Yeates Johnson, passed
away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, in Las Gatos, California, at the
home of her daughter.
She was born December 7, 1910, in Millville, Utah a daughter of Israel and
Marietta Hargraves Yeates. She grew up in Nibley, Utah, and graduated from
South Cache High School. She married Milton LeRoy Johnson June 22, 1932. They
were sealed in the Logan L.D.S. Temple.
They lived in Ogden, Utah, for a short time and then moved to Logan. After
Milton completed his college degree, they moved to Richfield, Utah, and he
taught for four years at Richfield High School. They spent the remainder of
their married life in Tremonton, Utah.
She was a dental assistant for Dr. Reese Mason and Dr. Max Conley and in 1960
completed her B.S. degree at Utah State University. She taught school in
Riverdale, Portage, and McKinley School in Tremonton. After retirement, she
worked with her granddaughter, Sally, at Smart Start Preschool. She loved
teaching and her students.
Milton passed away March 4, 1984. She later moved to Brigham City and lived
there for several years, recently Lula moved to the home of her daughter,
Margo, in Los Gatos, CA.
A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lula
served in the Primary, Young Women's, and Relief Society organizations of the
church and for many years as music and choir director for the Tremonton Second
Ward. She was active in the civic organizations in Tremonton. She shared her
talents and love of music to the very end of her life. She and her husband
served as workers in the Logan L.D.S. Temple for over six years. She assisted
her husband while he served as patriarch in the South Bear River and Tremonton
South Stake. She loved learning new things and spent many hours quilting and
going to the temple with her dear friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen J. Smoot, Brigham City, UT; Margo
(Allan) Nelson, Los Gatos, CA; 18 Grandchildren, 49 Great-grandchildren; and
her brother, Lowell W. Yeates, Nibley, UT.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; her son, Blaine; son-in-law,
Robert A. Smoot; a great-grandson; her parents; two brothers and three
sisters.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 10, at Myers Mortuary Chapel.
Interment in the Logan Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
JANEICE PERRY
OGDEN Janeice Leatham Perry, 57, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at her
sister's home in Salt Lake City, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born April 14, 1947, in Logan, Utah, to Eldon and Othea McBride
Leatham. She married John Wesley Perry Jr. on May 5, 1967, in Seattle,
Washington.
Janeice was a loving wife and helpmate. She was her husband John's life and
light. She was a wonderful special person. She touched everyone's heart who
knew her. She was a devoted and caring wife, daughter, sister, aunt and
friend.
Surviving are her husband John; step-mother, LaRue Leatham; brothers and
sisters: Bill (Debbie) Leatham, Carolyn Mount, Helen Leatham McDonald, Ida
Marie (Robert) Dean, Dian Leatham Graham, and many caring nieces, nephews and
in-laws. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 17, at Myers Mortuary Chapel in
Ogden.
Graveside services was held at Hyrum City Cemetery.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
GUS KOPINITZ
BRIGHAM CITY Gus Kopinitz, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2004, at his
home.
He was born on July 4, 1915, in Houston, Texas, a son of Martin Kopinitz, Sr.
and Margaret Gruller Kopinitz.
Gus married Betty Hadley on October 10, 1942, in Brigham City; their marriage
was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on July 23, 1943.
He served in the Navy in WWII.
Gus shingled many roofs and did carpenter work for many people in Brigham City
as a service.
He was a member of the Brigham City Fifth Ward.
Surviving are his children: Seigmond (Alice) Kopinitz, Virginia; Diane (Cliff)
Evans, Blackfoot, ID; Kathryn Nooe, Clinton, UT; Bert (Kathy) Kopinitz, Ogden,
UT; Sheri Porter, Arizona; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
Johnie Kopinitz, Houston, TX and his second family Diane Loader and Kent
Loader and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 21, at the Brigham City
Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 to 10:25 a.m.
at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Special thanks to Bill, Jack and crew at J & D's.
In lieu of flowers make contributions to Primary Children's Hospital, P.O. Box
58249, Salt Lake City, UT, 84158-0249.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
MARY AGNES EDENS
BRIGHAM CITY - Mary Agnes Edens, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May
13, 2004, at the Brigham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes.
She was born on July 8, 1929, in Vincennes, Indiana, a daughter of Roscoe and
Agnes Julia Savage Paquette.
Mary married Lester M. Phillips in 1945. They were later divorced. She married
Charles "Riley" Edens on January 14, 1949, in Vincennes, Indiana. He preceded
her in death on July 19, 2000.
She was the mother of four children: Rocky, Judi, Steven and Julia;
grandmother to nine and great grandmother of 13.
She was an active born again Christian, belonging to the Assembly of God
Church in Poway, California, and in Brigham City, Utah.
Mary was a stage actress and singer. She had acted with various theater groups
in Southern California and directed and produced fund raising theater events.
She loved the ocean, writing, painting, movies and raising guinea pigs.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Steven, and her
only brother, Donald Myers.
A memorial celebration of Mary was held on Sunday, May 16, at the Brigham City
Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.
ROSE S. CURLEY
BRIGHAM CITY - Rose S. Curley, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 11,
2004, at her daughters home in Centerville, Utah.
She was born on July 3, 1913, in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, a
daughter of William Blain and Lucie Ann Wolf Smith.
Rose attended Bacone College and graduated from Ottwa University at the age of
18. She was recognized by the BIA as the first Native American woman to
graduate with a college degree. She was also recognized as Utah Woman of the
Year during Governor Rampton's term.
Rose was active in AAUW, the Church Women United, and served on the Board of
Bear River Mental Health. She was invited to many universities as a guest
speaker on Native Affairs.
Rose married Wilbur Curley on December 12, 1944, in Fort Wingate, New Mexico.
He preceded her in death on May 13, 1969.
They moved to Brigham City with their family to support the Intermountain
Indian School which opened in 1951. Rose held a teaching position at that
time. When Rose retired she was Department Head of Guidance and Counseling.
Rose enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and raising her chickens.
Sons, Wilbur Jr. and Tom Curley; daughters: Flora M. Wilson; Mary Ann Beavers
(deceased) and Joyce Curley-Grieve; 11 grandchildren and numerous great
grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Wolf and Samuel (deceased) and sisters, Ann
Tsosie (deceased) and Mary Sneed.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 15, at the Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the First Baptist Church, Bacone
College or Ottwa University, c/o Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200
South, Brigham City, Utah 84302, 435-723-5236.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.
ROBERT E. "Chris" Christensen
BRIGHAM CITY - Robert E. "Chris" Christensen, 65, finally answered the call
from his Heavenly Father to come home after fighting heart trouble, an
aneurysm, and cancer. He passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2004, at
his home. He never complained and stayed on his earthly home as long as he
could.
Chris was born in Spokane, Washington, on March 1, 1939. He moved to Brigham
City, Utah when he was about 18 months old. He was raised by his grandparents
L.F. and Erma Howard Christensen. He graduated from Box Elder High School and
as a master plumber from Weber State College.
He married his high school sweetheart Marl Gourley on August 14, 1958, in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on August 2, 2003.
Chris owned, operated, and loved the Modern Dependable Cleaners in Brigham
City. He also loved all people, including his family and especially his
grandchildren. He had many wonderful friends, too numerous to mention but they
know who they are. A special thanks to those friends who drove him to his
treatments and helped lighten the load. He could tell a story about anything,
everything and nothing at all. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Surviving are his two sons and one daughter: Kevin (Karin), Steven and Sue Ann
Christensen; also four grandchildren: Spencer, McKenzie, Tanner and Emily
Christensen.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Eighth LDS Ward Chapel, 139 East 300 North.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, UT and on
Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.
BEN FORSTNER ZUNDEL
Ben Forstner Zundel, M.D., 77, of Fallbrook, CA, died Thursday morning, May
13, 2004, at his home. He was born on October 21, 1926, in Plymouth, Utah, son
of the late Eberhart and Laura (Evans) Zundel.
Dr. Zundel was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
and lived in Fallbrook since 1996. He retired from his profession as an
anesthesiologist in San Diego with 36 years of service.
He is survived by wife, Orcella Sue Zundel, of 55 years; his two daughters,
Davyne S. Molifua and Jennifer L. Leffler; two sons, Ben D. Zundel and Shayne
E. Zundel; fifteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
A funeral service of will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fallbrook at 621 South Stage Coach Lane,
with Bishop Mark Ballif officiating. A gravesite service will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Brigham City cemetery.
ROBERT C. WAIT
BRIGHAM CITY - Robert Charles Wait, born April 6, 1923, in Sidney, NE, passed
away peacefully in his sleep at Pioneer Care Center in Brigham City on Monday,
May 17, 2004.
He will be missed greatly as he was husband to his wife of 38 years Lois
Thomsen, whom he married in Sidney, NE, on November 11, 1965.
Father to Julie Wymore, Riverdale, UT (formally Brigham City); Janie Maust,
Ft. Collins, CO; Bill Wait, Casper, WY; and Chuck Wait, Minneapolis, MN; and
last but not least, grandpa to seven grandchildren: Tiffany and Mac, Jason and
Ryan, Jennifer and Jacqui, and Garrett.
He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII and the
Korean War. After leaving the navy and graduating from the University of
Nebraska, Bob worked for Marathon Oil Company for 43 years. Bob or "Berries"
as he was known had been involved in many organizations throughout his life.
These included the Masons, the Boy Scouts of America, and a Exalted Ruler of
the Sidney Elks as well as District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler of the Nebraska
Elks Club.
Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, his grandkids, and especially gardening. A tried
and true Cornhusker, he just couldn't grow the corn!
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Millicent Wait and youngest
daughter, Debbie. Dad we love you and miss you.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at Myers Mortuary,
205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Friends and family may call from 1 to 1:50 p.m. at the Mortuary.
Military honors will be accorded by the VFW Post # 1695 at the end of the
services.
Our family gives a big thank you to the staff at Pioneer Care Center, and a
special thank you to Brooke Metcalf to whom Dad was very attached.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
LEONA CRANER RASMUSSEN
CORINNE Leona Craner Rasmussen, 72, passed away Monday, May 17, 2004, at her
home of cancer with her husband by her side.
She was born on March 23, 1932, in Brigham City, Utah a daughter of John C.
and Alta Andersen Craner. She was raised and lived her whole life in Corinne.
Leona married her grade school sweetheart Phil C. Rasmussen on September 29,
1952, in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they raised four children on the
family dairy farm.
Leona was a faithful member of the Corinne First Ward where she served in many
positions. She was also an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Leona was a very loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was
always serving others throughout her life. She will always be remembered for
her many acts of kindness especially her homemade bread and other goodies.
She is survived by her husband, Phil C. Rasmussen; son, Dennis P. (Jan)
Rasmussen, Corinne; three daughters: Julie (Robert) Hatton, Willard; Lynell
(Scott) Sargent, Kaysville and Linda (Leslie) Chlarson, Brigham City; 13
grandchildren and two sisters, Delores (Ezra) Harper and Mary Viebell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Bill T. Viebell.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at the Corinne
First Ward Chapel, 2325 North 4000 West, Corinne.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South
100 East, Brigham City and on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Special thanks to the Odyssey Hospice for their love and care.
Those wishing to make contributions to the American Cancer Society may do so
in her name.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
IMOGENE M. WILLIAMS
BRIGHAM CITY - Imogene Marie Williams, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday,
May 22, 2004, at the Brigham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brigham
City, Utah.
She was born on January 1, 1922, in Davenport, Iowa, a daughter of Harry B.
and Mabel A. Bischoff Prose.
She joined the US Army Nurse Corp as a 2nd Lt. in 1944 serving in World War
II. She was honorably discharged in 1945. Imogene married Warren B. Williams
on June 14, 1945, in Etretat, France. He preceded her in death on March 14,
1998.
Imogene worked for 35 years as a registered nurse.
She was a member of the Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and sewing.
Surviving are thee sons and three daughters: Richard C. and John P. Williams
of Biloxi, MS; Mark T. Williams of Logan, UT; Corine A. Jordan of Brokenarrow,
OK; Mary E. Lichliter of Berryville, VA; Susan C. Williams of San Leandro, CA;
15 grandchildren: Margo Williams, Joseph P. Jordan, Cherish L. Stevens, Sean
Williams, Brian Williams, Debra Williams, Angela Williams, Megan Williams,
Samantha Williams, Gary Lichliter, Keith Lichliter, Jermey Lichliter, Lilia
Gaynor, Christopher Dunn, and Susanee Dunn.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 28, at 10 a.m. at the Riemann
Funeral Home, 274 Beuvior Road, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Interment will be in the Biloxi National Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Family and friends may call on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.
DOROTHY NICHOLAS HOLLAND WHITAKER
Dorothy Nicholas Holland Whitaker passed away at her home, Sunday, May 23,
2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. She had just celebrated her 85th
birthday with a surprise party given by her family who loved her so much.
Dorothy was born in Willard, Utah, on April 5, 1919, the sixth of seven
children of Jesse and Grace Brunker Nicholas. She was reared by hard working
parents on the east side of Promontory, Utah, where she loved the outdoors and
riding horses. She attended schools in Promontory and Brigham City, Utah.
She married LeRoy Joseph Holland on June 11, 1938. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan, Utah, Temple on May 21, 1941. They lived in East
Garland for a short time and raised their children on the family farm in
Tremonton. LeRoy died on September 26, 1985.
Dorothy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, serving as a Visiting Teacher, Primary teacher, coordinator for the
Junior Sunday School, counselor in the Mutual, secretary of the Sunday School
and Relief Society. She was currently serving as a Sunshine Lady for the Tenth
Ward. For many years, she served as the quilt supervisor for the Relief
Society of the Tremonton 10th Ward. She enjoyed handiwork and made afghans for
her grandchildren and many friends. She will be remembered for her love of
music and playing upbeat tunes on her organ, never having a lesson. She worked
for the Box Elder County School District as a cook for 20 years. Her greatest
joy and accomplishment was that of her family. She enjoyed her friends and
neighbors and found joy in serving others. She was always a lady.
On January 17, 1991, she married Arnold Whitaker in Brigham City, Utah.
Together they spent many hours on his ranch in Promontory and enjoyed
horseback riding and attending rodeos.
She is survived by her children: Glenn (Becky), Tremonton, Utah; Boyd (Gwen),
Kalispell, Montana; Leon (Marilynn), Millville, Utah; and Marie (Terrell)
Sorensen, American Falls, Idaho. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; 12 great
grandchildren, and a special niece Tamara (Eddie) Nicholas Dayton, Cokeville,
Wyoming; brothers, Grant (Muriel) Nicholas Honeyville, Utah; and Wayne
(Eileen) Nicholas, Garland, Utah, and a sister-in-law, Irene Adams. Also
surviving are her husband, Arnold Whitaker, and his daughters: Laraine
Delbridge, Valoy (Greg) Warburton, and Gloria Whitaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Thera, and brothers Joseph,
Jesse, and Nephi.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, at noon at the Tremonton South
Stake Center located at 1150 South Tremont Street, Tremonton. Family and
friends may call on Wednesday, May 26, from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor
Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and also from 10-11:30
a.m. on Thursday at the church.
Interment will be at the Brigham City Cemetery.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations directed to IHC Hospice -
Ogden, McKay-Dee Hospital Foundation, 4401 Harrison Boulevard, Ogden, Utah
84403 in Dorothy's name.
The family also expresses thanks and appreciation to all the many friends and
neighbors who have shown love and kindness to our mother.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.
MARGARET Y. STOCKS
BRIGHAM CITY - Margaret Yvonne Stocks, 69, passed away peacefully at her home
on Monday, May 24, 2004.
She was born on November 25, 1934, in Norwich, Norfolk, England, a daughter of
John and Hilda Smith.
Margaret married her sweetheart, Don Stocks, on June 16, 1956, in Norwich,
England. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on July 13,
1971. Don preceded her in death on October 1, 1988.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, belonging
to the Brigham City Second Ward, serving in the Primary, Cub Scouts, family
history and compassionate service.
Margaret shared many acts of service and loved the Golden Spike activities.
She also enjoyed sewing, painting, the beach and playing with her
grandchildren.
Surviving are her five children: Martin L. Stocks of Eagle Mountain, UT; Karen
Menlove, Donna Pett, Stephanie Gill and Jason D. Stocks, all of Brigham City;
12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Paul
Smith of Norwich, Norfolk, England; Penelope Talkington, Scottsboro, AL;
Patricia Womack of Portola, CA; Hilary Weavers of Norwich, Norfolk, England;
Janis Graham of Derham, England.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 28, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Second Ward Chapel, 420 South 800 West.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral
Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and a viewing on Friday at the
church from 10 to 10:40 a.m.
Interment will be in the Calls Fort Cemetery in Honeyville, Utah. At Jason's
request please bring a balloon to be released at the interment.
In lieu of flowers donations be made to Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, c/o
Wendy Lowry, 224 East 300 North, Brigham City, Utah 84302.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com
MARJORIE ZUNDEL OYLER JORGENSEN
TREMONTON - Our beautiful mother, grandmother and sister died Thursday, May
20, 2004, at her daughter's home in Brigham City, Utah.
Marjorie was born February 9, 1918, in Plymouth, Utah, the daughter of
Eberhart and Laura Evans Zundel.
She married Reid L. Oyler in the Logan Temple on May 14, 1940. She and Reid
raised their family in Tremonton, Utah. Marj was instrumental in the Reid
Oyler Construction Co. until the time of Reid's death in 1974. She later
married G. Eugene Jorgensen, December 3, 1975. Marj and Gene were able to
share the remainder of their happy lives together until Gene's passing in
October 2002.
Marj was elected the first woman City Council Member of the City of Tremonton.
Her love for the people of Tremonton and the Bear River Valley will remain in
her heart forever.
She was a member of the Tremonton Civic and Literary Clubs. She had a great
love for reading and had a collection of many books. She took pride in her
home and her beautiful yard.
She held various positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She was Ward and Stake Primary President, Young Women's Counselor, Relief
Society President and Visiting Teacher. Marj will always be remembered for her
obedience and her strong testimony of Jesus Christ.
In her later years, she handled her blindness and other health problems with
dignity. She was an example to all those around her.
She was able to be independent and live in her own home up to the last week of
her life, thanks to her dear friends and neighbors. Thank you, Ruth Steed for
many years of love and service to our dear Mom. You were a bright spot in her
life!
Marj is survived by three daughters and one son: Julie Anne (R. Dean) Udy,
Brigham City, Utah, Jeri (Darrel) Newman, Salt Lake City, Utah, John Reid
(Shauna) Oyler, Newport Beach, California, Janine (Ike) Swan, Kaysville, Utah,
17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, two brothers, Olof E. Zundel, Neil
W. Zundel and one sister Helen Z. Wallen.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Anine Zundel, one
brother, Dr. Ben F. Zundel, and one granddaughter, Alisha Anne Udy.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 25 at the Tremonton First Ward Chapel.
Interment at the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the perpetual education fund of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 East North Temple, 8th
floor Salt Lake City, Utah 84150.
Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.
Her eyes were dim, but her mind was in tune with the world around her. Now go
forth dear Mom, and enjoy the beautiful sight of eternity.
ANNA ALECIA HALL
NOVEMBER 27, 1991 - MAY 9, 2004
Our sweet beautiful baby girl left this world to be in a better place on
Sunday, May 9, 2004. She died peacefully at her home in Evanston with her
parents by her side.
Born November 27, 1991 in Logan, Utah, Anna Alecia Hall made her mark on this
world in the short 12 years that she was here. She deeply touched the lives of
many people with her sweet, kind, gentle nature. Alecia had so many passions
and was filled with great potential.
One of Alecia's greatest passions in life was animals, primarily dogs and
horses, especially her loyal bedside companion - Sassy. She was a very
intelligent young lady, achieving straight A's throughout her education. She
especially enjoyed history and writing. She was a wonderfully creative and
artistic girl who loved music and dancing.
She took great pleasure from writing her own songs and choreographing her own
dances. Alecia loved to laugh and had such a fun, loving way about her. She
could brighten even the darkest day with her beautiful smile.
She made the most of her days here and never gave up hope. She continually
inspired us with her amazing strength, patience and the brave way she faced
and fought this illness. Through it all she never lost her sweet spirit and
kind hearted nature. She endured so much and never complained.
Alecia taught us so much in the time she was here. The two things she would
want us all to remember and do are: 1) Life is short and sweet, so it is
important to live, love, and laugh often. Enjoy and appreciate every moment
and take nothing for granted and 2) continue her love, life, and sweet spirit
by practicing random acts of kindness in her memory, spread her beautiful and
genuine kindness and greatness throughout the community, and help her continue
her good works forever by making this world a better place because she was
here.
What a beautiful strong, sweet, caring and amazingly wonderful person you have
been. Thank you so much for all you brought to our lives and this world. You
never stopped amazing or inspiring us all. We couldn't have loved you more or
been any prouder. You'll be in our hearts always.
Alecia is survived by her loving parents, Jan Louder and Brad Hall;
step-parents, Dave Rowley and Tracy Hall; brothers, Jace Rowley and Jackson
Hall; a sister, Lilly Hall; her grandparents, C.A. and Yvonne Hall and Mr. and
Mrs. Merly Louder.
A private viewing and graveside service for family and close friends was held
Thursday, May 13.
STELLA JOHNSON FORSGREN
1913 - 2004
CORINNE - With much love Stella bids goodbye to so many loved ones who have
made this mortal life a joyous one.
Her zest for life began on January 16, 1913, as the fourth child of Albert
Johnson and Margaret Petersen.
Stella was raised in Thatcher, Utah, and attended Bear River High School.
She loved her parents and siblings very much. Preceding her in death were her
parents, and siblings: Everett, Erma, Lucy Eddie and Leland.
Stella married Ralph Forsgren on March 12, 1934, in Farmington, Utah. They
lived in Corinne all their married lives. Ralph preceded her in death on June
11, 1981. They raised two children, JoeAnn and Scott.
Stella was an active member of the Corinne First Ward of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, being sealed to Ralph at the temple at a later
time. She served many positions in her ward, though she especially loved to
lead the singing. During World War II she worked for a time at Bushnell
Hospital in the laundry, where she happily had everyone singing. One of
Stella's great joys was playing bridge at the Community Center with her many
friends.
It is with love and wonderful memories that we say goodbye to our Mother,
Grandmother and friend. We thank all who helped her in the last two years,
especially Margie Mills, who was her caregiver, neighbor and friend.
Surviving are two children, JoeAnn Schneider and Ron Fife of Salt Lake City
and Scott and Lori Johnson Forsgren of Corinne; seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205
South 100 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call Wednesday 6 to 7 p.m., and Thursday 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the
mortuary.
Interment will be in the Corinne cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
MATTHEW KENDALL SNOW
BRIGHAM CITY Matthew Kendall Snow, 21, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin,
nephew and friend passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, of complications from
heat stroke.
Matt was born on January 6, 1983, in Brigham City, to Leon Aaron and Rozanna
Benson Snow. The family lived in Kanesville, UT, for a short time and in
Colorado, then Brigham City since Christmas of 1985. Matt has deep roots,
living in the same house from kindergarten until the time of his passing.
Many people have been blessed by being included in Matt's circle. He has
always cared deeply about others. His tremendous good nature, marvelous sense
of humor and twinkling green eyes will be missed far and wide. Matt's presence
in our family was a long-awaited blessing. His personality and joy in life
were completely fulfilling.
He graduated from Box Elder High School in 2001 and was attending Bridgerland
Applied Technology College. He had worked at the Brigham City Community
Hospital since 1997.
Matt loved motorcycles, fishing, camping and his "kids" Kylee, Nate and Logan
Shinkle and his faithful dog, Max.
Matt is survived by his parents, and brother, Steve Snow, Brigham City; his
sister, Angie and Robin Shinkle, Spanish Fork; and his dearly beloved niece
and nephews, Kylee, Nate and Logan, Spanish Fork, UT. Other survivors include
five aunts, four uncles, 17 cousins and his grandmother, Alice Conner, Brigham
City.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Winston and Katie Benson, Aaron
Snow and Jennings D. "Jinks" Conner.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Third Ward Chapel, 203 West 200 North, Brigham City with Bishop Dan
Scothern conducting.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
CLIFTON WOOD
CORINNE - Clifton Wood, 46, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2004, at his home.
Clifton was born on July 9, 1957, in Brigham City, UT, a son of Doyle Vinson
and LuDean Sharp Wood.
He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1975.
Clifton married Rowena Johnson on May 6, 1983, in Perry, UT.
He was a member of the Corinne First Ward.
Surviving are his wife, Rowena, Corinne; daughter, Elna Sue Wood, Corinne;
stepchildren, Ron (Amy) Bodily, Corinne; Dennis (Hope) Bodily, Twin Falls, ID;
Tyler (Leslie) Bodily, Lewiston, UT; Leon (Peggy) Bodily, Corinne, UT; Coralee
Bodily, Blackfoot, ID; parents, Doyle and LuDean Wood, Corinne, UT; brother
and sisters: Doyle Dean Wood, Corinne; Ethel Jean (David) Morse, Ogden, UT;
Arlene (Don) Bronson, Corinne, UT; Sarah Kay Wood, Edison, New Jersey; and 15
grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to help pay for Clifton's
funeral.
Funeral service will be on Friday June 4, at 12 noon at the Corinne First Ward
Chapel, 2325 North 4000 West, Corinne, UT.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100
East, Brigham City and on Friday from 11 to 11:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Corinne City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
DRAKE LEWIS ANTHONY TAYLOR
LOGAN - Drake Lewis Anthony Taylor, two months old, passed away on Thursday,
May 27, 2004. He was born on April 5, 2004, to Kevin and Tara Taylor of Logan.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 29, at 1 p.m. at the Logan
City Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements by Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, UT.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com
ROMA BARKER ANDERSON
OGDEN - Roma Barker Anderson, 74, died peacefully on Sunday May 30, 2004. She
was born April 20, 1930, in Willard, UT., daughter of John R. Barker and
Rachael H. Barker. She graduated from Box Elder High School in 1948. She
attended and graduated from Brigham Young University.
She married Don Levi Anderson in the Logan Temple on September 25, 1959. She
was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
holding numerous positions in the Taylor First Ward Relief Society.
She is survived by her husband; her sister, Linda (Gene) Watson, Ogden; her
three children: Rolene (Don) Spencer, Colorado; Donel (Jody) Anderson,
Willard; Eldon (Wendy) Anderson, Ogden and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her parents and her brother John R. Barker.
Funeral services are Thursday, June 3, at the Taylor First Ward, 2200 South
4300 West, Ogden, at 11 a.m. Friends and family may call at 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 2, at Lindquist Mortuary, 3408 South Washington Blvd., Ogden.
Viewing also one hour prior to funeral at the Taylor Chapel. Interment at
Willard Cemetery.
LOIS GIBBONS OBRAY RICKS
PERRY Lois Gibbons Obray Ricks, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at
her home.
She was born in Paradise, UT, on May 28, 1930, a daughter of Clifford and
Buleha Gibbons Obray.
Lois married Elmer Ricks on October 23, 1947, in Paradise, UT.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had
served in the Relief Society and the Primary.
Lois worked at Maddox for 20 years making pies.
Surviving are her husband, Perry; four children: Delore (Shanna) Ricks, Perry;
Wayne (Cheryl) Ricks, Clinton; Steve Ricks, Perry; Susan (Larry) Liptrap,
Clearfield; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; five brothers and
sisters: Clair (Eloise) Obray, Logan; Larry (Vickie) Obray, North Ogden; Reid
Obray, Roy; Pat (Farrell) Balls, Hyde Park and Colleen (Vern) Ryan, Ames,
Iowa.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday at the Logan Cemetery.
DANIEL RICARD
BRIGHAM CITY Daniel Durham Ricard, 23, died at home May 25, 2004. He was
born in Brigham City, Utah, on October 17, 1980, to Henry Herbert and Linda
Margaret Yeager Ricard.
Daniel was fun-loving and gregarious, with more friends than you could count.
He was extremely talented in athletics, excelling particularly in
skateboarding. Many of his friends called him "Mono" and idolized him for his
skateboarding prowess. He was very instrumental in designing and raising money
to build the skate park in Brigham City.
Daniel was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was
active in the youth programs for many years.
He is survived by his parents, Henry and Linda, Brigham City; brothers, Ed,
Brigham City, and David (Karli), Salt Lake City; sisters: Aimee (B.J.) Wells,
Willard; Molly (Ben) Leishman, Wellsville; Erin (Cortney) Gregory, Logan;
Maranea Ricard, Brigham City; nephews: Talyn Ricard, Jaren and Treven Leishman
and Brody Wells, and nieces, Brynn Wells and Felicia Ricard.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 29, in the Brigham City Forest
Hills Ward with Bishop Andrew Allen officiating.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the NAMI, National Association for
the Mentally Ill.
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STEVEN LEWIS HEIDE
Steven Lewis Heide passed away Friday, May 28, 2004, doing what he loved most,
riding his motorcycle along the Colorado river near Moab, Utah.
He lived life to its fullest and filled the lives around him with love,
humor and gracefulness. He was a writer to the core, and when he wasn't
working on a screenplay or a novel, he was spending time at newspapers in
Brigham City, Ogden, Price, Logan, all in Utah, Sonora, California and
Wasilla,
Alaska. Steve also loved playing music on his guitars, having adventures
and hiking the red rocks of Southern Utah.
He was born on April 28, 1954, in San Diego, California, to Boniruth and
Charles Heide. He graduated from Antelope High School in Roll, Arizona before
attending Brigham Young University.
He married Jeanne Budd in 1975. They had three daughters, Amber, Cho and Desi,
who filled his life with light and laughter. In his second marriage, a fourth
daughter, Angelina, made his happiness complete.
After a second divorce, Steve found his soulmate, Trista Crossley. They
married in 1993.
Steve is survived by his wife, Trista Crossley, of Portland, OR; his
parents, Boniruth and Charles Heide of Lund, NV; sister Cheryl (Rod)
Mangum of Lund, NV.; brothers, Randy Heide and Kevin Heide both of Casper, WY;
daughters, Shaundra Cho (Scott Farley) Heide of Portland, OR; Amber (Mark)
Abercrombie of Boise, ID; Desiree Brooke Heide of Payette, ID, and Maria
Angelina Heide-Parrilla of Ogden, Utah; a granddaughter, Cora Bryn Abercrombie
of Boise, ID.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.
A remembrance service was held in his honor Tuesday at the Moab Memorial
Mortuary in Moab, Utah. Following the service, his remains were cremated. The
family asks that donations be made to a favorite charity.
His death leaves a hole in our lives big enough to drive a Harley through.
ROBERT WARREN GROBE
1929 - 2004
BRIGHAM CITY - Bob Grobe passed away on May 28, 2004. He was born in Hooper,
Nebraska on the family farm on December 17, 1929, to LeRoy Grobe and Fern
Phillips.
Bob moved to Fremont, Nebraska, in 1940 where he attended grade school, junior
high, and graduated from Fremont Senior High in 1947. He attended the
University of Nebraska. Bob served in the U.S. Army and the Reserves.
In 1950, he married Edythe Polmantier in Fremont. Bob went to work for
Phillips Petroleum in Waco, Texas, in 1955. In 1959, he moved on to Thiokol
Chemical Corporation and Brigham City, Utah. He retired from Thiokol in 1991.
One of his proudest moments was the launch of the first Space Shuttle Flight.
His retirement years were spent traveling, golfing and fishing at Henry's
Lake.
Bob was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Masonic Lodge, Elks, and
Brigham City Golf and Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Edy; one son, Robert W. (Carole) Grobe Jr., and
one daughter Patricia (Duane) Call; five grandchildren, two step-grandchildren
and one great grandson. Also, one brother, Richard D. (Ruby) Grobe of Boulder,
Colorado, and one sister, Shirlee Pettipiece of Phoenix, Arizona. He was
preceded in death by one daughter, Sally Tazoi Jeppsen.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Michael's Episcopal Church,
Shriner's Hospital, the Huntsman Cancer Institute or a charity of your choice.
The celebration of Bob's life will be at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 589
South 200 East, Brigham City, on Friday, June 4, at 11 a.m. A reception
immediately following will be at Chip Shots, 966 East 700 South (formerly
Brigham City Golf and Country Club).
There will be no formal viewing. Burial of his cremains will be at a later
date in Island Park Cemetery, Island Park, Idaho.
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BARBARA F. CURTIS
OREM - Barbara Foulger Curtis, 87, died peacefully on May 25, 2004, at the
home of her daughter, Janet White, in Orem. She was born November 17, 1916, in
Ogden, Utah, to David Burton and Esther Evans Foulger.
She married Von R Curtis on August 22, 1939, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, in a
ceremony performed by David O. McKay, counselor in the First Presidency. They
lived in Bountiful, Ogden, North Ogden, north Brigham City (Harper), and Orem.
Von died November 4, 1995.
Barbara graduated from Ogden High in 1935 and attended Weber College where she
was a member of LaDianeda Sorority.
She started her life-long interest in theater at Madison Elementary in Ogden.
She was active in drama productions and readings at Ogden High, Weber College,
and community theater in Ogden and Brigham City. Barbara was a storyteller for
children at community and church activities. She enjoyed singing in a ladies'
trio and community chorale.
She was a charter member of the Utah Association of Women and a member of the
Women's Legislative Council and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
Barbara was active in various callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints including president of the Relief Society and Young Women,
drama director, music and choir leader, and teacher in each of the
auxiliaries. She served an LDS mission in the Nevada Las Vegas Mission with
her husband in 1988-89.
She worked at Thiokol during the 1960s and later at the Ogden IRS Center for
nine years.
Her children and their spouses are: V. Alan (Carolyn) Curtis, South Jordan;
Stuart (Mary Jean) Curtis, South Jordan; Glen (Nancy) Curtis, Tremonton; Diane
(Ed) Bridge, Orem; Janet (Richard) White, Orem; and Richard (Denise) Curtis,
Pleasant View. She has 36 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren.
Also surviving is one brother, Ken (Marvel) Foulger, of San Jose, CA. She was
preceded in death by her older sister and brother, Rachel Foulger Magdol and
Walton Foulger.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 28, at the Sunset Heights Second
Ward under the direction of Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary.
Graveside services and burial was held at the Ogden City Cemetery.
ANNA W. SMITH
Anna Woodland Smith died May 31, 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah, of causes
incident to age.
She was born April 29, 1911, to George Alfred Woodland and Crysta Burnham in
Farnum, Idaho, where her parents were homesteading.
She married Alvin J. Smith on June 28, 1933, in the Logan Temple. They lived
in Yost, Utah, Albion, Idaho and Brigham City, Utah. She had worked for the
Box Elder School District as a custodian prior to her retirement.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and served with her husband on a Brigham City Tabernacle mission and in a
calling at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. She served faithfully as a
temple worker in the Ogden Temple for twelve years.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend and will
always be remembered for her wonderful bread, happy smile, determination and
example of great service. Her family was her treasure and she took great pride
in their accomplishments.
Surviving are three sons and a daughter: A. Jay (Joy) Smith, Lee W. Smith, Mac
D. (Helen) Smith and Nada (Derek) Warnes; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Smith; 19
grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren and
one sister, Helen W. Pugh. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
five brothers, a sister and a granddaughter.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100
East Brigham City. Friends may call Saturday from 10 to 10:40 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
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MARGARET HATCH ANDERSON
BRIGHAM CITY Margaret Hatch Anderson, 90, passed away on May 29, 2004, at
her home.
Margaret was born on August 22, 1913, a daughter of Alvin Jeremiah Hatch and
Margaret Cutler Hatch. She married Everett Carl Anderson on October 19, 1932,
in Logan, Utah.
Mother was a very special lady. She loved to crochet and shared her talents
with her family by crocheting blankets for new babies, doilies, and afghans
when the grandchildren graduated from high school. Both Mother and Daddy were
known by their grandchildren as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus because they
hand-made all the Christmas gifts for all of their family for over 20 years.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Everett; daughters, LaRaine (Claude)
Jeppesen and Donna (Lloyd, deceased) Hubbard, both of Corinne, UT; sons
VonDell (Claudette) Anderson, Granite Bay, CA; Alvin (Linda) Anderson,
Centerville, UT; Robert (Brenda) Anderson, Corinne, UT; sister, Florence
Beeton, Deweyville, UT; 31 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren and 8
great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at the Corinne
Second Ward Chapel, 2325 North 4000 West, Corinne.
Friends may call on Friday, June 4, 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South
100 East, Brigham City, and on Saturday, June 5, 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to
services at the church.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery.
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