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LEORA LARSEN THOMPSON
BRIGHAM CITY   Leora Larsen Thompson, 83, passed away on November 5, 2004, at
the Pioneer Care Center.
Leora was born on January 6, 1921, in Honeyville, Utah, a daughter of
Christian Larsen and Rose Gleed Larsen. She married Earl Smith Thompson on
December 9, 1935, in Rupert Idaho.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was
active in the Relief Society.
Surviving are her daughter, Rosalee (Jerry) Riddle, Ogden; son, Larry (RaNae)
Thompson, Ogden; son-in-law, Arland Tingey, Mantua; brother, LaMar Bud (Marie)
Larsen, Corinne; 19 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 16 great great
grandchildren.
Leora was preceded in death by her sweetheart, Earl Smith Thompson; two
daughters, Alta Mae Tingey and Earlene Varner, her parents, one sister, two
brothers, one step-son, one son-in-law, and one grandson.
The family would like to thank the following staff members of Pioneer Care
Center for their kind care of Leora: Sherri Blank, Carla Clark, Norene Gibby,
Amanda Hardy, Jennilyn McKinnon, Brooke Metcalf, Bonnie Richards, Wendy Norton
and Bobbi Myers.
Services were held Tuesday, November 9, at Myers Mortuary, Brigham City, Utah.
Interment in Brigham Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

MERLIN G. RICHARDSON
BRIGHAM CITY - Merlin Grant Richardson, 62, passed away on Thursday, November
4, 2004, after living with MS for 30 years.
He was born on April 2, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, a son of Jedediah Grant
Richardson and Wanda Ann Bowden Richardson Lichfield.
He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1960. He went to Weber College and
received a bachelor's degree in History and Science.
Merlin served his country for four years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in
Korea. Merlin was married to Oralee Nelson. They had one child, Shelly
Richardson. They were divorced. He married Margaret Ann (Peggy) Sorensen on
January 10, 1964. From that union was born three loves of Merlin's life.
Monica Williams, Kelly Richardson and Brandon Richardson. They were sealed
together as a family in the Logan LDS Temple on July 31, 1974. They were
divorced.
Merlin loved his family and liked to go on trips and camp. He loved to fish,
hunt and enjoyed the great outdoors.
Merlin worked as a Systems Analyst at Hill Air Force Base retiring in 1990.
Merlin was an Elder in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was
a member of the 20th Ward. Merlin had a testimony of the gospel and loved the
Lord. He was a good son, brother, father and grandfather.
Surviving are three children; four grandchildren; Conrad Hatch, Brianna and
Myk Richardson, Ian Montes; three brothers: Jed (Pat) Richardson, Tooele;
Robert (Judy) Richardson, Draper; David (Charma) Richardson, Roy; five
sisters: Cleopha (Ben) Cogdill, Ogden; Kathleen (Larry) DeGunnia, West Valley;
LaVern (Merv) Tanner, Brigham City; Melba Bemis, Sandy; Rhea (Harvey)
Christensen, Brigham City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Shelly, two brothers,
Alden and Oscar, one sister, Ileen.
The family would like to thank Heritage Brookside Home Health, Meals on
Wheels, and a special faithful home teacher that visited every day, and family
and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 8, at Gillies Funeral Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery, where military honors were accorded by
the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County.
You may e-mail condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

MARK LEON MEADOWS
WEST JORDAN - Mark Leon Meadows, our beloved husband, father, son, brother,
uncle and friend left this world November 7, 2004, at his home in West Jordan.
Mark was born March 14, 1959, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Leonard Ronald and
Merle Reid Meadows. He married Cynthia Bernice Johnson on September 7, 1979;
together they raised three beautiful children. Mark was an extremely hard
worker and was employed by Harmon's Grocery Store working in many successful
positions for over thirty years. Mark had a great passion for gardening and
collecting antiques. He also enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and golfing, but most of
all he loved helping others.
Mark will be greatly missed and will forever leave a void in the hearts of his
family and friends. Mark is survived by his wife; son, William Cody;
daughters, Mysti Rae and Myndi May; his mother; brothers, Jay (Maryanne)
Meadows, Virginia and Daren (Terry) Meadows, Herriman, UT; sisters, Lynn
(Mike) Mangum, Richmond, UT and Karen (Curtis) Christensen, Bear River, UT;
mother-in-law, Connie Johnson; many brothers and sisters-in-law; 33 nieces and
nephews, and many close friends and extended family. He is preceded in death
by his father, and his father-in-law, William Johnson.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 11, at noon at the Harvest
Park Ward, 3671 South 4180 West, West Jordan. The family will receive friends
at a visitation Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home,
4335 West 4100 South, and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the
Ward. Interment in the Valley View Memorial Park.

GARETH MAUGHAN BAIRD
, age 70, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2004, in Modesto, California.
He was born on October 12, 1934, in Brigham City, Utah, the eldest son of J.
Edwin and Elizabeth Bradshaw Maughan Baird.
Gareth graduated from Box Elder High School and attended Utah State before
serving in the Army's 6th Infantry Division stationed in Fort Lewis,
Washington. After serving a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in the Southern States Mission, he attended the University
of Wyoming, later receiving his Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees
from BYU.
Gareth married his sweetheart Sandra Olivia Johnson on June 28, 1962, in the
Mesa Arizona LDS Temple.
Gareth taught 4th grade in the Alpine School District before his
employment with the Church Education System. CES assignments included:
Seminary at Central Jr. High School and Granite High School in Salt Lake City,
Institute of Religion in Thatcher and Glendale, Arizona, Institute Director at
the Sacrament City College, and Institute Director and Seminary Coordinator in
Modesto, CA, where he had resided for the last 24 years.
He was a master teacher. He enjoyed playing ping pong and basketball. Gareth
was the Bishop of the Sacramento Seventh Ward, before moving to Modesto where
he served on the high council for many years.
Gareth is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Modesto, California; seven
children: Brian Gareth Baird of Hawaii; Gregory Maughan Baird of
Modesto; Natalie Baird Bishop of Tahoe City; Philip Edwin Baird of
Modesto; Roger Johnson Baird of the South Pole; Lynette Baird Scoresby
of Dallas, and Erica Baird Evans of Modesto; nine grandchildren; two brothers,
John E. Baird II of Provo, Utah, and Douglas F. Baird of Ashland, Oregon.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 13, at the LDS
chapel in Brigham City on 506 South 200 East; viewing at 10 a.m.,
service at 11 a.m.. and a graveside service at the Brigham City Cemetery
at 12:30 p.m. Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South is in charge of
arrangements in Brigham City. Remembrances may be made to The
Parkinson's Institute, 1170 Morse Ave., Sunnyvale, California 94089.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

ANGELINA "CURLY" ARCHULETA
RIGHAM CITY - Angelina "Curly" Archuleta, 76, passed away peacefully in her
sleep in Brigham City, Utah, on Tuesday, November 2, 2004.
She was born on October 1, 1928, in Vetern, Wyoming, a daughter of Joseph and
Candelaria Cortez Navarro.
Angelina married Robert Archuleta on January 27, 1951, in Malad City, Idaho.
She worked at IRS as an auditor and retired after 18 years of service.
Angelina was a member of First Baptist Church in Brigham City. She was a
teacher and loved being a part of the church family.
She coached little league baseball for four years. She loved being with her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Curly enjoyed dancing and going out to
eat and loved going out to Wendover.
Surviving is her husband, Robert, Brigham City; four children: Robert C.
Archuleta, Arizona; Gabriel (Dolores) Archuleta, Roy; Consuelo (Robert) Perea,
Brigham City; Edward (Gennie) Archuleta, Ogden; special granddaughters, Alicia
(Luis) and her children, Dominic, Alejandro; LJ; Corona Quintero, Brigham
City; Hasba Trujillo, El Paso. TX; eight grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren; two step children, Edmund Archuleta and Maxine Bye; two
brothers and three sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 6, at the First Baptist
Church, Brigham City.
You may send condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

LEON "ONIE" SILVA
OGDEN   Leon "Onie" C. Silva, 66, died Saturday, November 13, 2004, at Ogden
Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends.
He was born on June 28, 1938, in Florenceville, Texas, a son of Elidio Silva
and Patrocinia Cardenas Silva.
Leon married Myrna Taylor on November 11, 1964. They had one son and were
later divorced. On August 30, 1975, he married Carol Checketts Garcia and
gained two stepchildren.
He worked at Whitakers Construction for 32 years. He was an avid bowler and
enjoyed playing on various leagues throughout the years. He made frequent
trips to Wendover to spend time doing one of the things he loved most.
He is survived by his father; three brothers: Charlie (Teresa) Silva, Ruben
(Bonnie) Silva, and Jimmy (Holly) Silva; three sisters: Mary (Joe) Tafoya,
Linda (Joe) Rios and Carol Garcia; his son, Tony (Katherine) Silva, Carol
Silva and two step-children, Darcy and Shane Garcia and two beautiful
granddaughters, Morgan Silva and Lexi Garcia as well as several other family
members.
He was preceded in death by his mother and many other various relatives.
Leon was loved by all, he spent countless hours helping others in life. His
caring heart and thoughtful hands will be felt by all for years to come.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 17, at 10 a.m. at St. Henry's
Catholic Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

ROSALIE JOHNSON
BRIGHAM CITY   Rosalie "Rose" Johnson, 42, passed away on Tuesday, November 9,
2004, in Brigham City.
Rose was born on July 26, 1962, in Brigham City, a daughter of Grant H. and
Janice Nelson Johnson.
She was raised in Perry and graduated from Box Elder High School.
Rose had a special love for animals, enjoyed photography, and had a strong
faith in her Savior.
Surviving are her mother, Janice of Brigham City; sisters Debra Ann Johnson of
Brigham City, and Annette Johnson, Perry; niece, Megan Johnson; adopted
sister, Robin Walker of Garland, close friend, Michelle Mills of Vina, AL.
She was preceded in death by her father, Grant; grandparents; a niece, Kristen
Johnson; many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral Services were held Friday, November 12, at Myers Mortuary Chapel,
Brigham City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Special thanks to Charlie Daniels for all his loving care he showed toward
Rose and to Paula Szeigis, Lebanon, TN.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

MARGARET ANN (PEGGY) HURT
BRIGHAM CITY   Margaret Ann Hurt, 65, passed away on November 12, 2004, in
Brigham City, Utah.
She was born on July 20, 1939, in La Junta, Colorado, a daughter of Francis
Orville Hurt and Ella Florence Taylor Hurt.
Margaret married Sylvera Jay John on September 17, 1958, and they were later
divorced on December 12, 1978. She also married Stephen Bruce Monsen on July
20, 1986, and they were divorced on March 2, 2000.
She was a member of both the Catholic and LDS churches. Margaret was also a
member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2919 Ladies Auxiliary. She had been
employed by Palmer Jewelers, Thomas Jewelers and Steven B. Monsen
Construction. Margaret participated in mountain man rendevous and her given
mountain man name was Three Bricks. She loved crafts, poetry, music, painting
and her grandchildren.
Margaret is survived by her children: Jeffrey (Anita) John, Hamilton, MT;
Linda (Johnny Bill) Singh, Corinne, UT; Steven (Stacie) John, Brigham City,
UT; brothers and sisters: Bob (Sheri) Pierson, Fallon, NV; Mary (Jim) Cahill,
Leadville, CO; Jim (Tinker) Hurt, Pueblo, CO; Frank Hurt, Brigham City, UT;
grandchildren, Julie John, Robert John, Corey Allred, Colton John, Dawson John
and Maklay John; great grandson, Josiah Wayne Oliva, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, and a brother, David Hurt.
Family, friends and close acquaintances attended a celebration of life for
Margaret on Tuesday, November 16, Myers Mortuary.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

BERT L. CHRISTENSEN
BRIGHAM CITY - Bert L. Christensen, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday,
November 12, 2004, at his home in Brigham City.
He was born on October 4, 1912, in Bear River City, Utah, a son of Edgar LeRoy
and Hortense Crompton Christensen.
Bert married Ida Freeman on April 5, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
He was a member of the Brigham City First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints and served in the Stake Sunday School, High Priest Group
as Secretary, Young Men and in the ward choir.
Bert belonged to the Democratic Party and was the President of the Sons of
Utah Pioneers.
He had worked at the Brigham Tire Shop, Joe Carr Garage and in the last years
he was self employed at Bert's Wheel Alignment. After retiring, he worked for
Precision Auto Parts.
Bert enjoyed hunting, bowling, and traveling.
Surviving is his wife, Ida of Brigham City; three sons: Robert W. (Karin)
Christensen, Olympia, WA; Brent F. (Jill) Christensen, Brigham City; Kevin B.
(Jayne) Christensen, Providence; four daughters: DeAnne (Robert) Maxwell,
Spanaway, WA; LueJean Christensen, Ogden; Kathy Kay Donais, Layton; Rae Lin
(Richard) Wanner, Logan; 17 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; one
brother, Gordon R. Christensen, Fallon, NV; three sisters: Delone Oxbarrow,
Henderson, NV; Frances Hanel, Cypress, CA; Arva Price, Ogden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Donald H. Christensen, two
brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 16, at the Brigham City First
Ward Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

ARTHUR "BRAD" CAMPBELL
FARR WEST - Arthur Bradfield "Brad" Campbell, 71, passed away on Thursday,
November 11, 2004, at Manor Care in Ogden, Utah, following a stroke.
He was born on May 5, 1933, in Hinton, Oklahoma, a son of Jacob Arthur and
Berenice Emma Willhite Campbell.
Brad graduated from Alva, Oklahoma High School and Oklahoma Northwestern State
College in Alva, Oklahoma.
He served in the US Navy during the Korea Conflict from 1952 to 1960. He
received an honorable discharge.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He belonged to the Fraternal Order
of Eagles #2919, Past Worthy President and Vice President of the Eagles,
American Legion Post #10 and the Golden Spike Trap Club.
Brad married Charlene Campbell, they were later divorced. From this union they
had two daughters, Sharla (Greg) Parkhurst and Jennifer (Kenny) Hinkle both of
Wichita, Kansas.
Brad married the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Hall on February 21, 1986, in
Brigham City, Utah.
He retired from Thiokol in 1992, as Design Specialist in the Space Shuttle
Program.
Brad enjoyed golfing, trap shooting, fishing, and making balsa model planes.
He also liked spending time with his family, friends and making trips to
Wendover and my "Scotch".
Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Jean, Farr West; two daughters, Sharla and
Jennifer; three step children: C.A. (Yvonne) Hall, Deweyville; Jeffrey Scott
Hall, Layton; Carla Hall (Charlie) Lynch, Brigham City; 12 grandchildren and
11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Van and his parents.
Graveside services were held on Monday, November 15, at the Brigham City
Cemetery, where military honors were accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box
Elder County.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

IVY LYNN ANDERSON
OGDEN   On November 18, 2004, Ivy Lynn Anderson was born to Teal Watkins
Anderson and Russell James Anderson and her sister, Holly Rachel Anderson.
She was welcomed whole-heartedly by her loving family. Her long anticipated
arrival was short lived as she died on November 21, 2004. Her precious spirit
brought joy and happiness to everyone, and more so to her family. They loved
her and will dearly miss her.
A viewing will be held at Myers Mortuary, 205 South First East, Brigham City
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 24. A graveside memorial will
be held thereafter at the Brigham City Cemetery where she will be laid to rest
with her grandfather, Lynn Stanley Anderson.
We wish you to remember Ivy for the love she brought into this life, the love
she shared and the love offered.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

WILDER NED FAIRBANKS
WILLARD  Wilder Ned Fairbanks, died peacefully at his home, November 22, 2004,
surrounded by his wife and all five of his children. He was born November 9,
1925, a son of Wilder Fairbanks and Laura Mabel McKown Fairbanks.
Ned was reared in the Duchesne area by kind and loving parents and had a happy
young life. He enjoyed the mountains and streams, fishing and hunting and all
the various sports that were available. He was educated in Duchesne schools
and on June 30, 1943, married Althora Mayhew in Provo, Utah. Their marriage
was solemnized in the Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple on June 20, 1944.
Ned served in the Pacific during World War II with the 27th regiment of the
25th division. He returned to Duchesne after the war where he owned and
operated a farm, worked in the Duchesne post office, and served in various
church and civic assignments, including scoutmaster, Elders Quorum President
and county chairman of the American Red Cross.
In 1955, Ned transferred to the postal service in Ogden, Utah, where he worked
until retirement in 1980.
He and Althora purchased a fruit farm in South Willard in 1961, where they
built a home. His life was centered around his wife and family. He loved his
wife, children and grandchildren dearly. He loved living in the country and
working on his farm.
Ned enjoyed the great outdoors and liked to travel. He loved God, his country
and was always proud to be an American. He was a member of the Willard Third
Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. where he served as a
Sunday School President, councilor in the bishopric and several years in the
High Priest Group leadership.
He is survived by his loving wife, Althora; his sons, Michael Ned (Holly)
Fairbanks, Mark Stephen (Darcy) Fairbanks; daughters: Suzanne Althora (Larry)
Williamson, Sharla Rae (Doug) Lemon, and Sherri Lee (Gary) Swinden. He and
Althora are proud grandparents to 17 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren; also surviving a sister, Maxine Robinson.
He is preceded in death by brother, Joseph (Little Joe) Fairbanks, sister,
Arlene Smith.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 30, at 11 a.m. at the
Willard Peak Chapel, 665 West 7615 South, Willard. Friends may call on Monday
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and on
Tuesday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the Willard Peak Chapel.
Interment will be in the Willard Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors, nurses
and caregivers who provided tender loving care throughout his illness.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Vernon Charles Davis
PLEASANT GROVE - Vernon Charles Davis, 83, passed away November 16, 2004, at
Alpine Nursing Home in Pleasant Grove, UT. He was born November 28, 1920, in
Sheridan, WY, son of Harry H. Davis and Martha Minerva Burns Davis.
After graduating from the South Dakota School of Mines, he worked in Amidon,
ND, where he met Donna I. Atkinson. They were married June 5, 1943. Vernon
served in the Navy during WWII. After the war, he resumed his career and
interest in precious ores and mining, and worked in Dakotas, Wisconsin, Utah,
Washington and in 1964 moved to Albuquerque, NM, where he lived until October,
2002, when he and Donna moved to Brigham City, UT.
In April 2004 they moved into Beehive Assisted living in Pleasant Grove.
Vernon is survived by his wife, Donna; a sister Phyllis Holub of Sheridan, WY;
two sons, Harry Davis, of Pleasant Grove, Steven Davis of Gallup, NM, and two
daughters, Susan Whitworth of Brigham City and Laura Ott, of Steilacoom, WA;
15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Dale and Dolores Ellis, and a
great granddaughter, Angela Rose Tritapoe. In accordance with Vernon's wishes,
he was cremated. A memorial service and burial will take place later in the
Mound Cemetery near Rhame, North Dakota.

WILHELMA MAES HEREDIA
BRIGHAM CITY   Wilhelma Heredia, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2004,
at the Brigham City Community Hospital.
She was born on February 7, 1935, in Redwing, Colorado, a daughter of Antonio
and Domitilla Maes.
Wilhelmia married Seferino Heredia on October 6, 1961, in Brigham City, Utah.
She worked at Brigham Food Bank and was a member of St. Henry's Catholic
Church in Brigham City and a CCD teacher and was a member of the Migrant
(Hispanic) Council.
Surviving are her husband, Seferino Heredia; children, Arthur Heredia and
Oralia (Jose) Cordova and two grandchildren, Estevan (Ivett) and Jose Cordova;
also her brothers: David Maes; Lloyd Maes; LeRoy Maes; Bobby Maes; Benny Maes;
Elmer Maes; Antonio (Sonny) Maes; and sisters: Florida Alvares; Jeannie
Martinez; Charlotte Barrera; Vivian Eaton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dominica Patino.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Henry's
Church, 380 South 200 East, Brigham City.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

TRICIA M. HILL
BRIGHAM CITY   Our "Tricia" Mictricia Marie Hill was called home to our Lord
on Wednesday, November 17, 2004. Our loss was sudden and of unknown cause, her
night of sleep became her eternal slumber.
Our sweet angel was a source of joy for all of her extended family of aunts,
uncles and cousins, her Uncle Lee and Godfather expressed it best - that she
is an abundance of laughter and great joy. With total devotion to her family
and known as the queen of the home she was Dusty and Britt's second mother.
With countless friends and a love for collecting movies she lacked only the
theater in which to entertain all of her precious sources of joy.
Dearest Tricia, our memories of you are precious and a true gift from God that
will forever survive.
Tricia was born in Brigham City on October 25, 1978, a daughter of F. Bruce
Hill and Consuelo "Connie" Silva. Throughout her younger years she was active
in Utah Stars and competed in dance, drill, baton and jazz competitions.
Graduating from Box Elder High School she was employed by Shopko, was an
assistant manager at Pizza Hut and latter attended Stacey Beauty College
wherein she progressed into a talented and creative nail technician at
Attitudes in Brigham City.
Surviving are her parents; Connie Bessinger of Brigham City, Doug Bessinger of
Garden City, UT, F. Bruce (Linda) Hill of Chino, CA; brother, Dustin
Bessinger, Garden City, UT, and sister, Brittania Bessinger, Brigham City;
grandparents, Farriel and Mary Hill, Scott and Merline Bessinger;
great-grandparents, Marion Jeppesen and Grandma Dot Bessinger and by many
special aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Pat and Mickey Silva; cousin,
Khris Salazar Drewes; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral Services were held on Monday, November 22, at the Myers Mortuary
Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.

THOMAS MARTIN KEMPF
Born August 12, 1935 in Fresno, CA
Died November 11, 2004 in Salt Lake City, UT
Tom passed away quickly at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. He grew up
in Ephraim, UT and attended Wasatch Academy. He graduated from West High
School in Salt Lake City, finishing up by supporting himself as an auto
mechanic, one of his lifelong loves, hobbies and occupations.
During a brief marriage to Merlene Bahr, he enlisted in the Air Force and
served in the Korean War, receiving a wartime commission as an officer. After
the war, he lived briefly in California while working for Shell Oil. He was
later married to Mary Arnold and transferred to the Air Force Reserve, serving
his country for more than 35 years.
He attended Snow College in Ephraim, then transferred to Utah State University
in Logan, UT where he received his B.S. in computer science while working for
Sperry-Remington.
He subsequently moved his family to Brigham City, UT and followed his dream to
own and operate his own business, Sport Buggies, Ltd., initially specializing
in dune buggies, sand rails, and Volkswagen repair. Because he especially
loved cars, the outdoors, and his kids, he often combined all three on
fishing, hunting, camping and road trips.
After many years in Utah, he moved his business to Las Vegas, NV to take over
Wolf Motor Works and to help care for both of his elderly parents. After a
devastating car accident and subsequent illness, he moved back to Salt Lake
City to live with his daughter, followed by his residency for several years at
Midtown Manor nursing home. He truly enjoyed and appreciated the staff there
because of their attentive care.
Tom was always well known for his contagious sense of humor, sharp intellect
and feisty personality. He'll be missed immensely by his many friends and
family.
He is survived by his children: sons, T. Marc Kempf; Michael S. Kempf;
daughter Stacey Kempf. Also survived by his siblings: brother, C. Michael
Kempf; sisters, Carol Sue Burch, M. "Jackie" Bowers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin M. Kempf; mother, Mary B.
Kempf; daughter, Cindy L. Kempf.
Memorial services to be announced. For notification and condolences, contact
"sportbuggies@hotmail.com".

LAWRENCE "RED" MASON, SR.
BRIGHAM CITY   Lawrence "Red" Kent Mason, Sr., our beloved Father, grandfather
and great-grandfather and husband, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home
on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. He was surrounded by the love of his family and
friends.
Lawrence was born on July 27, 1922, in Gateway, Oregon, a son of James
Benjamin Mason and Esther Emily Coburn Mason. Dad grew up in Madras, Oregon
and graduated from Madras Union High School on May 15, 1941.
Shortly after graduating Dad enlisted with the United States Army. He fought
during WWII with the Med Det 335 INF REG 84th Rail Splitter Div. He was taken
prisoner of war December 24, 1944, to a camp located near Hanover, Germany.
Dad had marched over a thousand miles through Europe wearing a pair of wooden
shoes strapped with sheets on his feet, as a German soldier took his boots.
Dad was put into forced labor, concentration camps in the coldest winter in
Germany's history. The great day of freedom came on May 2, 1945, and five days
later Dad, found himself in the City of Brussels where, with his war worn
comrades, he celebrated V.E. Day. Dad said that when he was a prisoner he
prayed to God everyday that his life would be spared, so he could someday
marry and have a family of his own.
He married his sweetheart Loualla "Babe" Marie Patchen on July 22, 1951, in
Portland, Oregon. She passed away on January 23, 2004.
Dad worked at Intermountain Tribal School as a night attendant and Dorm Father
for the students. Dad was also employed at Thiokol as a Security Guard for 10
years. He and Babe ran the old Flying J Station in Willard, where they met
many friends.
He enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren, gardening, woodworking, visiting
with neighbors and being a horseman.
Lawrence is survived by his loving son, Ronald R. (Esther) Mason, Sr., Bear
River, WY; his three special granddaughters: Amanda (Craig) Campbell, So.
Ogden, UT; Jessica Amber (Christopher Grenda) Mason, Brigham City, UT; Martie
Marie Herrera, Brigham City; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many
nieces and nephews, who all knew him as "Uncle by God."
Also surviving are his sisters, Marguerite (Lewis) Jones, Culver, IN; Doris
May Mason, Portland, OR; sister-in-law, Madeline Patchen, Bend, OR.
He was preceded in death by parents, wife, and two brothers, James Bryon
Mason, Morris Shelly Mason, and granddaughter, Ella TaTa Mason.
Funeral services were held November 19, at Myers Mortuary Chapel, Brigham
City.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Rachael and Gibb of Vista Care Hospice, Glen
and Ilene Mattson and Jean Staley, Brigham City and daughters-in-law, Esther
Mason and Carol Mason Trujillo Perea, Cubero, New Mexico for their loving
support and care during the last few months of his life.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

DON LEE NELSON
BUHL, ID - Don Lee Nelson, 76, of Buhl, joined our Heavenly Father peacefully
at home, Monday November 15, 2004.
Don was born November 23, 1927, in Brigham City, Utah, the son of Curtis Clay
and Luella May Nelson. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Lynn,
Utah, until the eighth grade. He attended ninth grade in Brigham City and 10th
grade in Bear River, Utah. He lived in Lynn, Utah with his family on the
Ranch. After Don married, he purchased a portion of his father's ranch. He had
three children.
Don met the love of his life, Kristine Reynolds, in October of 1981. They
married in Lynn, on July 19, 1986. Don and Kris lived on the ranch where they
started building the foundation of his life-long dream "The Pretty Horse
Ranch." After relocating to Buhl, Idaho in 1997, his dream came true with
Nelson Horse Ranch.
He is survived by his wife, Kris, of Buhl; two sons, Randy Nelson and Roddy
(Viki) Nelson; two daughters, Carol Ramsey and Barbara (Chris) Harrell; one
brother, Keith (Ila) Nelson; two sisters, Maureen Nelson and Elsie Phyllis
Johnson; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Don's parents; one brother, Wayne Clay Nelson; and one grandson, Brett
Zimmerman, preceded him in death.
Don was loved by many and will be greatly missed!
Funeral services were held Friday, November 19, at The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, Third Ward, Buhl. No public viewing is scheduled.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Farmer Funeral Chapel - Buhl, Idaho.

ROBERT B. RAINE
BRIGHAM CITY   Robert B. Raine, on November 22, 2004, was delivered from this
life to remain everlastingly in our thoughts, at the age of 63.
Bob was born on June 1, 1941, in Harrisonville, MO, a son of Cecil and Mary
Raine. He married his wife Diane on July 3, 1990, in Lake Tahoe, NV.
Bob possessed an absolute passion for sports. He was both a gifted athlete and
spectator, noted for his ability to understand the events and convey his
thoughts for the mentorship of others. In particular, he was very talented at
the sport of golf, and now can be found on the back nine. Bob's aptitude for
sporting activities translated to his career, where he was a highly regarded
manager of the Sports Book in Wendover, NV.
He was a true friend and man of high moral values. His genuine personality,
conviction for honesty, and admired temperament are characteristics that many
will attempt to emulate, and which only few will attain.
Surviving are his wife Diane, Brigham City; mother, Mary Raine; children,
Denise Raine, California; Ted (Christina) Raine, California; and their mother,
Donna Cook, California; step children, Mechelle (Clark) Coleman, Brigham City;
Tyler McCabe, Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and brother.
Services will be held on Friday, November 26, at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary
Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, UT.
Friends may call on Friday from 12 to 12:40 p.m. at the mortuary.
Interment will be in the Calls Fort Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

VON ROY OLSEN
BRIGHAM CITY - The neighborhood candy man has gone to heaven to pass out candy
to the angel children. Von Roy Olsen was born July 25, 1934, in Logan, Utah,
son of Derwood D Olsen and Jacob LeGrande and Juanita Hatch Olsen
Bollschweiler.
Von returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 18, 2004, at his
home with his wife and family by his side. He was diagnosed with prostate
cancer.
He was raised in Ogden, and Salt Lake City. He also lived in Mountain Green
and Brigham City.
He joined the Army and served his country with honor. His military service
took him to California, Maine, New Jersey, and the Philippines.
Von was employed at HAFB for 30 years, working in Building 100 and the
Engineering Test Facility. He worked on the Titan, Bomark and Minute Man
Missiles, traveling throughout the United States in the electronic field. He
retired in 1989.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
serving in many capacities. He served a two year mission with his wife,
Sharon, at the Ogden Temple as an Ordinance Worker. He always said it was the
best non-paying job he ever had, but the blessings were immeasurable.
Von was married in 1980 to Sharon Stokes and in 1983 their marriage was
solemnized in the Logan Temple.
His hobbies were fishing, fishing, and fishing. He also enjoyed electronics,
music and getting together with family and friends for an evening of table
games.
His greatest dream was to go fishing and tour Alaska, which he did during the
summer of 2004.
He loved life, his immediate and extended family and his many cherished
friends.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon, Brigham City; his children: Cindy (Richard)
Cook, Salt Lake City, UT; Rebecca (Randy) Harris, Elizabeth, CO; Tallon Olsen,
Layton, UT; Michael (Stacey) Olsen, Kirkland, WA; Troy (Corie) Olsen, Coure
d'Alene, ID; Curtis (Allison) Olsen, Layton, UT; Sheri (Tyler) Ford, Spanish
Fork, UT; 14 grandchildren; one great grandson; brothers Jack H. (Pauline)
Olsen, Corinne, UT; Evan Q. (Karin) Olsen, Farmington, UT; sister Derita (Jay)
Trappett, Murray, UT; his in-laws, Alvin DeVere and Marva Stokes, Perry, UT,
and many extended relatives.
Funeral services were held on Monday, November 22, at the River Ward Chapel,
Brigham City.
Interment in the Paradise Cemetery in Paradise, Utah next to his parents,
where military honors were accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder
County.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

GARTH (GUS) SCHADE
OGDEN   Garth Phillip (Gus) Schade, the third son of Thelma Phillips and
Armand W. Schade, passed away Friday, November 26, 2004. He died from injuries
sustained in a boating accident in Parker, Arizona. He was 58 years old.
Gus was born on November 25, 1946, in Ogden, Utah where he grew up and lived.
Gus was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived
in the Washington Terrace Twelfth Ward. He served his country during the
Vietnam War and received an Honorable Discharge in December, 1971, from the
U.S. Army after his two-year term of service. Gus was a member of the American
Power Boat Association. He was the consummate sprint boat racer, gentleman and
individual. There is no equal as to how he conducted himself on and off the
racecourse. If there ever was a role model to shape your driving career, Gus
was that man.
Gus was employed by Staker Parson Companies. He worked there for 24 years. He
also drove part-time for Albertson's Food Stores.
Gus married Vickie Lane Allen on October 4, 1979. They were later divorced. He
married Carolyn Hansen on December 16, 1989. He was a devoted Dad to six
children: Neil, Brody, Chad, Angie, Suzy and Beccaman and was "Papa Gus" to
seven grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his children: Neil and Kim Humphreys of
Savannah, Georgia; Brody Schade of Ogden; Chad Allen of Ogden; Angela and Rory
O'Neill of Indianapolis, Indiana; Suzanne and Brig Bramwell of West Point and
Rebecca Roche of Ogden and his grandchildren. He is also survived by two
brothers and their families, Dennis and Kathleen Schade, Chicago, Illinois,
and Bryan (his best friend) and Rhea Schade, Ogden.
Gus was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Robert Neil.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, at 11 a.m. at the
Washington Terrace LDS Twelfth Ward, 125 East 5350 South in Ogden. A viewing
will be held on Thursday, December 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845
Washington Boulvard, Ogden. Friends and family may also visit with the family
Friday morning prior to the services from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.

NATHAN MISSELDINE
BRIGHAM CITY - Nathan Misseldine, 36, passed away on Saturday, November 27,
2004, from complications of renal failure.
He was born to Boyd H. and Alice LaRae Hanson Misseldine on August 23, 1968,
in Los Gatos, California. He was raised in San Diego where he attended the Kit
Carson School. In 1977, the family moved to Brigham City. Nathan graduated
from Box Elder High School in 1986. He completed the Drafting Course at Ogden
Weber Advance Technology School.
Nathan served an LDS Mission to the Coventry England Mission. When he returned
from his mission he worked at Autoliv.
He enjoyed reading, movies, antique weapon/armor making.
Surviving are his parents, Boyd and Alice Misseldine, Brigham City; two
brothers, Mark Misseldine, Ogden; Matt (Emily) Misseldine, Brigham City; one
sister, Margo (Mike) Bott, Brigham City; nephews, Jonathan Bott, Logan,
Nicholas and Jamis Misseldine; nieces, Taylir, Madison, and Janalee Bott,
Ashlee Misseldine; a grandfather, Roy Hanson, of Salt Lake City, UT.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 3, at 10 a.m. at the Gillies
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the funeral chapel.
Interment will be in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery, Teton, Idaho.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

THURZA M. NICHOLAS KINGSTON
BRIGHAM CITY - Thurza M. Nicholas Kingston, loving mother, mother-in-law,
grandmother and sister, passed away on November 25, 2004, at the age of 96, at
the Pioneer Care Center. She returned to her Heavenly Father to be re-united
with family and friends who have gone on before.
Thurza was born in Willard, Utah, on March 11, 1908, to Bert and Hannah
Brunker Nicholas.
She attended Willard Elementary and Box Elder High School.
She married Clarence Matthew Young on February 6, 1931, and they were later
divorced. She worked very hard raising and supporting her three daughters. She
married Willard "Bill" Kingston on June 1, 1956, in Berkeley, California.
Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. Bill died
February 23, 1992.
Thurza was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Throughout her life she held many positions in the LDS Church
including being in the Relief Society Presidency, Sunday School and Primary
Teacher, in the Young Women's Presidency and was Relief Society Visiting
Teacher for many years. She and her husband, Bill, served as temple
missionaries in the Ogden LDS Temple.
Thurza served as County Recorder for one term, and was chief operator for
Mountain Bell for many years until the office went to the dial system. She
then worked for Thiokol in communications until her retirement. After her
retirement from Thiokol, she served as the first supervisor in the kitchen in
the senior citizen center.
During World War II she served as a gray lady at Bushnell General Hospital.
Thurza has been active in the community, serving as President of the Business
and Professional Women, Captain of the Sego Lily Camp of the Daughters of Utah
Pioneers, as well as South Box Elder County Camp President.
Her family and friends have many ceramic pieces she made at the senior center.
She enjoyed oil painting and crocheting, having made many afghans. She enjoyed
music and loved to sing.
Surviving are three daug0hters and spouses: Kathryn (Doug) Wight, Roberta
(Lee) Baron and Lorraine (Reese) Hansen, all of Brigham City; 21
grandchildren, 89 great grandchildren and 51 great great grandchildren; two
sisters, Opal Tingey and Hannah Brown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a daughter, two
grandsons and a great grandson. She was also preceded in death by three
sisters: Edith Peterson, Freda Valentine and Roberta Storey and one brother,
Gordon.
We would like to thank the staff at Pioneer Care Center for the love and care
they gave to Mom. Mom thought so much of all of them.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at the
Brigham City Fifth Ward Chapel, 420 South 800 West, with Bishop Ronald
Frandsen officiating.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel,
634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah and on Thursday at the church from 9:30
to 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

VALENE CHANNELL DEMOS
OGDEN - Valene Channell Demos, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
November 24, 2004, in South Ogden, Utah.
She was born on December 20, 1923, in Logan, Utah, a daughter of Ralph R. and
Fern Hendricks Channell.
She married James C. Demos on June 23, 1967, in the Los Angeles Temple of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving are her husband, James of South Ogden; two stepchildren, Gary Demos
and Caroline Demos Macy both of California; one brother, R. Reed (Linda)
Channell of Orem, Utah.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 26, at 3 p.m. at the Gillies
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah.
Interment was in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com

MERL W. STOKES
WILLARD   Merl Wilford Stokes, 82, passed away, Friday, November 26, 2004, in
Logan, Utah. He was born January 16, 1922, in Preston, Idaho, son of Wilford
and Ella Nora Wixom Stokes.
Merl was a high priest in the Willard First Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. He held many church callings throughout his life.
He served his country well in the 104th Timberwolf division during WWII, where
he received several honors including two purple hearts. While in Germany he
met and married Helga Lang. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS
Temple. They moved to Franklin, Idaho, after his military service and operated
the family farm. They later moved their family to Logan, while Merl was
employed by Fife Rock Products in Brigham City. Following the death of his
wife, Helga, of 35 years, he married Marion Graser Holmes of Willard, Utah,
where they lived and operated a farm and orchards.
Merl is survived by his wife Marion Stokes; children: Elke Phillips, Sylvia
(Ken) Harris, Robert (Sharlene) Stokes, Heidi (Rex) Colledge; step-children:
Larry (Chris) Holmes, Virginia (Doug) Thompson, Kevin (Cindy) Holmes, Bruce
(Jodi) Holmes, Colleen (Shawn) Gardner; sister-in-law, Velma Stokes, Murtaugh,
ID; brother, Bill (Martha) Stokes, Idaho Falls, ID; sister, Phyllis (Henry)
Clark, Sandy, UT; brother, Joseph (Carol) Stokes, Roy, UT, 32 grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helga Stokes, son Mikel Merl Stokes and
brothers Lyman and Paul Stokes.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 2, at 11 a.m. at the
Willard First Ward Chapel, 80 North 100 West, Willard.
Friends may call on Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South
100 East, Brigham City, and from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery at 2 p.m. with Military Honors
accorded by the combined Veterans from Box Elder County.
Special thanks to the staff at the McKay Dee Hospital, Logan Nursing and Rehab
and the Logan Regional Hospital for their tender loving care. Send condolences
to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com