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Charles J. Higgs
HOLIDAY, UTAH - Charles Junior Higgs, 77, passed away on December 30, 2004, in
Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on January 11, 1927, to Charles Higgs and
Belva Romrell.
He graduated from Weber High School in 1946, and earned an Associate's degree
from Weber State College.
On August 11, 1952, Charles married Mary E. Martin, who later passed away in
January of 1975. Charles married Annalee Segura on August 5, 1976.
Charles served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952, as an Army nurse
in Colorado Springs, CO. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad, and
then by Boeing Aircraft on Hillfield until he retired in 1980. He lived in
Harrisville and West Warren until 1950, when he went into the Army, in Ogden
from 1952 to 1968; in Perry from 1969 to 1998, and in Holiday, Utah.
Charles was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is survived by his wife, Annalee; his sons: Kenneth (Susan) Higgs, Harvey
(Luann) Higgs, Ronald (Tammy) Higgs; daughters, Marjorie Higgs and Janet
(Brian) Yeandle; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Three
brothers: Kenneth, Lawrence, and Lester, preceded him in death.
Services were held in Salt Lake City on January 4, with burial in the Brigham
City Cemetery.
Harriet W. Balls
BRIGHAM CITY   Harriet Woolf Balls, 95, passed away on Friday, January 7,
2005, of causes incident to age.
She was born August 15, 1909, in Hyde Park, Cache County, UT, a daughter of
Catherine Nyman and Archibald Woolf. She was raised in Hyde Park.
She married Arden C. Balls December 29, 1927, in Ogden, UT. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Logan Temple on April 1, 1963. Arden died April 22,
1975.
She has always been an active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She was active in civic club work and also an active member
of the American Legion Auxiliary.
In 1983 Harriet was honored by being chosen Mother of the Year by the Ladies
Community Club and Civic Club.
Harriet enjoyed being a homemaker, canning fruits, vegetables, meat and fish.
She also enjoyed sewing, dressmaking and doing arts and crafts. She loved
playing cards for years with her friends and family. She enjoyed going camping
with her husband and friends in their trailers after Arden retired. After
becoming a widow, she did a lot of traveling with her other widowed friends.
She is survived by three daughters: Renee (Earl, deceased) Olsen, Barbara
(Dwight) Holman, both of Brigham City; Margene (Bud) Siegfried, of Bountiful.
She has ten grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and nine great great
grandchildren.
Harriet was also preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arden Jodie Balls;
a son who died at the age of eight; her two brothers and her three sisters.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 12, at 1 p.m. at the Brigham City
Eighth Ward Chapel, 139 East 300 North, Brigham City.
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 12 to 12:40 p.m.
Interment will be in the Hyde Park Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff at Peach Tree, Brigham City Nursing
and Hospice for their tender care of mom.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Humanitarian Aid
of the LDS Church.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Landon John Haynie
Lydia June Haynie
LOGAN - Landon and Lydia, twin infant children of J. R. and Chelsea Haynie of
Logan were born December 19, 2004, in Sun Valley, Idaho. Their parents were
blessed to bond with them for a very short while. Their little bodies were too
fragile and Heavenly Father took them home into His arms on December 21, 2004.
They are survived by their parents and grand parents, Bob and Marsha Haynie of
Brigham City; Ted and Andrea Davis of Logan; many aunts and uncles, and two
special cousins, Carter Davis and Caleb Herbert.
We long for the day we'll be able to hold them once more, but for now, as
little Caleb would say, "See ya!"
A family funeral service was held at Nelson Funeral Home in Logan on December
23. Interment in the Logan Cemetery.

Janette Fredrickson Wise
TREMONTON - Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, and
friend, Janette Fredrickson Wise was called home to Heaven to join her adoring
father J. Eddis on Monday, December 27, 2004, after a very courageous battle
with cancer.
She was born on January 6, 1956, in Tremonton, Utah, to J. Eddis and Audrey
Nish Fredrickson. She attended Bear River High School.
She married Mickey McDonald with whom she had two sons, Micah E and Niklaus.
They later divorced.
She learned many trades and was great with people and a wonderful salesperson.
She was currently employed at First General Services in sales.
The biggest joy of her life was her two beautiful granddaughters from Niklaus
and Jacci, Morgan and Madelyn.
Her hobbies were skiing, golfing and entertaining her family and friends. She
had a smile that would light up a room.
She married the love of her life, Kelly Wise, and through the marriage gained
a daughter, Paige; a son-in-law, Bill; a son, Craig, and two granddaughters,
Cheyenne and Cali Jane.
Janette was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She
was a seminary graduate and served as a counselor in the Young Women's.
She is survived by her husband, Kelly of Tremonton; her mother, Audrey
Fredrickson of Tremonton; one brother, Michael E. Fredrickson; one sister,
Marilyn Batchelor, North Ogden and a number of nieces and nephews of whom she
was "The Favorite Aunt".
She is preceded in death by her father, J. Eddis Fredrickson; one sister,
Sharon Fredrickson Snell and one brother, Joseph Dennis Fredrickson.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 30, at Noon at the
Tremonton Third Ward, 9590 North 6800 West.
Friends may call on Wednesday, December 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday
from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Garland Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.

Winnifred E. Loveland
BRIGHAM CITY   Our beloved mother and grandmother was reunited with Mr.
America Wednesday, December 22, at the age of 88, in the comfort of the home
she loved.
Our dear mother was born February 4, 1916, in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter
of John R. and Ellen Rebecca Harris Evans. She graduated from Box Elder High
School and attended Weber College and business college.
She married her high school sweetheart, E. Wayne Loveland, on January 27,
1938, in the Salt Lake Temple.
She had a lifetime of service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints serving in leadership positions in both ward and stake. She found great
joy in her membership in the Civic Improvement Club, Simada, DUP, Book Lore,
and Red Hat Society. She, also, served in the Lions Club Auxillary with her
husband. She had over 2500 hours of volunteer work at McKay Dee Hospital. She
spent 31 years as a bookkeeper at Fife Construction Company in Brigham City.
Her greatest pleasures in life were spending time with her children and
grandchildren. Much of her time was devoted to making life easier and better
for those around her. Her endless caring touched the lives both of those she
knew and those she never met. She loved life and lived it to the fullest.
She is survived by three daughters: Sharon (Gene) Juber of Brigham City; Mary
Jane Johnson of South Jordan; Colleen (Alan) Oviatt of West Jordan; niece
Marilynn (Dan) Marriott serving as Mission President in South Africa; 12
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by her father and mother, brother, Shorland Evans,
sister, Blythe Tingey, and loving husband who passed away July 25, 1971.
The family would like to thank Doctor Hannum, Smith, Beard, and Sumko and also
Suzy, Callie, Virginia, and Deej, and Hospice for all their loving care and
kindness.
Funeral services will be Wednesday December 29, at 11 a.m. at the Central Ward
Chapel, 506 South 200 East, Brigham City. Friends may call Wednesday 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

Cherril Hess Nelson
BRIGHAM CITY   Cherril Hess Nelson died peacefully Christmas morning with her
family present at the home of her granddaughter, who was her generous
caregiver. She had a small stroke Christmas Eve and slipped into a coma. She
was where she wanted to be at Christmas, with her family.
She was born in Plymouth, UT., February 16, 1924, to Clarence Eugene and
Norman Loretta Larsen Hess. She was reared in Plymouth and Brigham, graduating
from Box Elder High School in 1942. She had a beautiful voice and performed
often with her dad. She retired from Hill Air Force Base after being employed
there as well as Thiokol, Intermountain Indian School and IRS as a legal
secretary and a court reporter.
She married Clark (Bud) Nelson Jr. on March 17, 1951. They were sealed in the
Logan LDS temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in April
of 1963, together with their children. She and her husband enjoyed over 25
years together and she spent 25 more years without him. They are together now
for eternity. They traveled many places together, often taking their
grandchildren along. Bud passed away September 8, 1979.
She served in various callings in her ward, her favorite as a Sunday school
teacher and primary teacher. She was very involved in National Assocation of
Retired Federal Employees which she loved doing. She was relief society
president, visiting teacher and served in other callings.
She has been known and loved for her infectious laugh and her sense of humor.
She was well loved by her family. She made the names "Mom" and "Grammy Elson"
very precious.
She was preceded in death by a daughter Patricia Ann, her husband, and her
parents. Surviving are two children, Sheila (Jim) Strong of Willard and Bruce
(Patty) Nelson of Perry; grandchildren: Paula and Bernie Poelzl (Brenden and
Raegen), Todd and Rachelle Burt (Rylee and Kenadee), Patti and Brad Chadwick
(Caleb and Madisen) all of Brigham City, Nate and Lisa Burt (Trekker, Brittni,
Riley and Makessa) of Mantua, Nikki and Tim Schaeffer of Bountiful, Derek
Nelson of Perry; three step grandchildren and eight step great grandchildren;
brothers and sisters: Wendell and Louise Hess of Brigham City, Daryl Jean
Yates of Brigham City, JoAnn and Wray Squires of Mesa, AZ, Elwynn and Cleone
Hess of Sandy, Urayna and Russ McCall of Layton and a sister-in-law Bonnie
Clements of Twin Falls, Idaho.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Brigham Eighth Ward, 139
East 300 North, Brigham. Friends may call Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary in Brigham and Thursday at the church 10 to 10:40 a.m.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Zona P. Bodily
PERRY - Zona Pilgrim Bodily, 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2004, at
her home in Perry.
She was born on November 24, 1921, in Smithfield, Utah, a daughter of Thomas
Joseph and Sarah Ellen Gittins Pilgrim.
Zona married her sweetheart Cecil James Bodily on November 25, 1941, in the
Logan LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2002.
Zona served faithfully in many church callings, she especially enjoyed
genealogy and extraction work.
For several years she worked for Perry Cannery and Cache Valley Cheese to help
support her sons serving missions.
She loved gardening, reading, puzzles, sewing, and quilting, where she made
quilts for all of her children and grandchildren with many quilts to spare.
Surviving are eight sons and one daughter: Larry (Gisela) of Ansbach, Germany;
Ferrin (Janice) of Pocatello, Idaho; Cless (Karen) of Barstow, California;
Dallas of Ogden; Sidney (Marilyn) of Willard; Dick of Brigham City; Marlin
(Donalie) of Brigham City; Kelvin (Cindy) of Layton; one daughter, Carma
(Kerry) of St. George, Utah; 46 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and
three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Pilgrim; sister, Edna
Housley; three grandchildren, Nelson Payne, Tammy Coy, and Mark Baird.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, at 11 a.m. at the
Perry Third Ward Chapel, 2415 South Park Drive, Perry.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Willard City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.
Jean D. Beck
Jean D. Beck, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away
January 18, 2005, at the University of Utah Hospital following complications
from surgery.
Jean was born in Provo, Utah, on October 19, 1954, to parents Joe and Donna
Jean Beck. She married Ray Balls on November 26, 1999, where they enjoyed
their life together in Brigham City, Utah.
Jean earned a Bachelors of Arts/English from the University of Utah, Master of
Arts and PhD in Philosophy in 1996 from the University of Oregon.
Jean had a true gift for language and writing. For the past ten years, she was
a freelance research, editing, and writing consultant. She was also an avid
reader and photographer. Jean had a great spirit of adventure, enjoyed snow
skiing with her husband and friends, taking trips on the Harley with the
CABOBS, Red Butte Garden concerts, summer volleyball parties, and visiting her
grandchildren in Florida.
She is survived by her husband Ray; sister Vicki Rankin (Gary); brother David
Beck, and niece Kristy Beck; stepchildren, Shauna Rittenhouse (Mike) and
Courtney Balls (Elizabeth) who reside in Ports St. John, Florida. Her two
grandchildren, Kyler and Mikelle Rittenhouse were her greatest joy ("I got to
skip the hard part"). Jean's parents, Joe and Donna Beck, and nephew Dave Jeff
Beck, preceded her in death.
Friends and family may gather to show respects Saturday, January 22, at Myers
Mortuary in Brigham City from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are invited to a
Celebration of Life at the home of Paul and Shannette Keeler, 4181 West 1975
North, Plain City, Utah.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to breast cancer
research. We will miss you forever Jean-o!

Gary R. Conger
GARLAND - Gary R. Conger "Couger" died January 14, 2005, of esophageal cancer.
He was born August 13, 1936, to Ernie Ray and Merle Anderson Conger in
Tremonton, UT. He graduated from Bear River High School and attended Utah
State University for two years. While at USU Gary played basketball in 1959
and again for Air Force for three years and lettered four years in track. In
1949 and 50 he won A.A.U. Boxing Competition, in 1952 he won the Golden Gloves
Championship. He lettered three years in basketball, baseball, and was All
Region and All State Champion in 1955. Gary married Sharon Theurer and they
were later divorced. He then married and spent the last 22 years with Jean
Eskelson Conger. He served four years in the National Guard and four years in
the Air Force. Gary was a member of FOE 2919 and was also an avid bird hunter
and a terrific BBQ cook. He worked for 35 years at Thiokol Corp and retired in
1995.
Gary is survived by his wife, Jean; son, Curtis R. Conger (Ramona); daughter,
Cristi Jo Fiedel; step children: Rebecca Parsons, Cynthia Eskelson, James
David Eskelson; two grandchildren, Brandon Stimpson and T.J. Stimpson; step
grandchildren: Jeff, Amber and Jade Parsons, Jamie Peden, Anthony Eskelson and
three great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, David, and
three sisters: Connie Richardson, Jolene (Sid) Culter, Terry (David) Anderson,
and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and many aunts and
uncles.
Gary requested a family viewing and graveside service. Interment was held in
the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery on Tuesday, January 18. Condolences may be
extended to the family online at www.rogersandtaylor.com
A special thanks to Alpine Hospice and Pioneer Care Center for the week of
wonderful care they gave Gary.

Iona (Oney) Nielson Mace Craner
PERRY - Our sweet loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Iona Nielson
Mace Craner, 83, passed away with her loved ones at her side on Sunday,
January 16, 2005, at the Brigham City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on February 21, 1921, in Vernal, Utah, a daughter of Otto William
and Lydia Green Nielson.
Iona married Harvey G. Mace on January 18, 1939, in Vernal, UT. Their marriage
was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on January 6, 1964. He preceded
her in death on July 13, 1980.
She then married Willis D. Craner on December 12, 1981, in the Ogden LDS
Temple. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1996.
Iona was engaged to Ed Yeager who preceded her in death on February 21, 2000.
Iona was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where
she served as a Primary Teacher, Young Women's leader, Family History
extractor and a visiting teacher for many years.
She belonged to the Daughter of Utah Pioneers and the Golden Spikers at the
Senior Center.
Iona had worked at the Tropical Restaurant in Brigham City and Jessie's Caf‚
in Perry, UT. Iona also had worked for 22 years at the Intermountain Indian
and at Kaibeto Indian Schools, Arizona as a dorm attendant.
She enjoyed being with her family, going on trips, spending time with her
friends at the Senior Center, reading and gardening.
Surviving are four children: Janace (Adrian) Nelson, Perry, UT; Diona (George)
Perry, Brigham City, UT; Connie (Ken) Gilbert, Huntington, UT; Bret H. (Tina
Olague) Mace, Perry, UT; 13 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 12 great
great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother and five sisters: William
O. Nielson, Vernal, UT; Audra Shelton, Crestwood, KY; Venice Mecham, Neola,
UT; Twilla Alford, Bandera, TX; Ermond Jensen and Bonnie Clawson both of
Evanston, WY.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, D.E.M. Norman, three sisters and
one brother.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Markeson and the staff at Brigham City
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their tender care of mom.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. on January 20, at the
Perry Fifth LDS Ward Chapel, 685 West 2250 South. Perry, UT.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies 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.

Melvin "Keith" Johnsen
BEAR RIVER CITY - Melvin Keith Johnsen, 81, of Bear River City, Utah, passed
away on Friday, January 14, 2005, at the Bear River Care Center after a long
battle with Inclusion Body Myositis, a degeneration of the muscles.
He was born on September 21, 1923, in San Leandro, Alameda County, California,
to Melvin Alfonzo and Seretta (Olsen) Johnsen. They moved back to Utah when
Keith was a year old.
He served his county in the US Navy on the USS Estes as a radio technician
during World War II. He watched them raise the flag on Iwo Jima from his ship.
He was proud of the years he spent in the service.
Keith married Deo Christensen on September 16, 1949, in the Logan LDS Temple.
He graduated from Box Elder High School and received his college degree from
Utah State. He also attended Texas A & M, Wright Jr. College in Chicago,
University of Idaho at Moscow, Idaho, BYU and Weber State. He earned a masters
degree of Math at the U of U.
Keith was an active member in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He served in many church positions. He was a counselor in the Bishopric, MIA
President, High Priest Group Leader, Ward Clerk, and served in the Ogden
temple for five years.
He and Deo enjoyed camping and traveling to different places. He especially
enjoyed spending time in Yellowstone with his family camping and watching
wildlife.
He taught math at Box Elder for 14 years, was the vice principal for 16 years,
and the proud "dad of the class" of 1961.
Keith is survived by his wife of 55 years; his four sons: Randy Keith
(Raleen); Dane Alden (Eilene); Mark Duval; Todd Clay (Wendy); 17 grandchildren
and eighteen great grandchildren; his two sisters, Colleen Barrett; Evelyn
(Terry) Call and a brother Lee (Elaine) Johnsen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 20, at 12 noon in the Bear River
City Third Ward Chapel, 5870 North 4700 West, Bear River City, UT.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South
100 East, Brigham City, and on Thursday from 10 to 11:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Bear River Valley Care Center
for all their love and tender care. He considered them his "Personal Angels."
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Thomas Edward Kallmeyer
OGDEN - Thomas Kallmeyer died on January 15, 2005, in Ogden, UT.
He was born July 28, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Thomas Edward Kallmeyer and
Helen Egbert Kallmeyer.
After graduating from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in
aeronautical engineering, he went to work for Lockheed Propulsion Company in
Southern, California. He later obtained a masters degree in aeronautical
engineering from USC.
It was in California that he met and later married his wife, Christine Alford,
in 1964. In 1972, the family moved to Utah, where Tom worked for Thiokol
Corporation and retired as manager of Motor Performance in 1997.
Tom enjoyed the open country of the West, hunting, camping, and building his
dream cabin in Idaho. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the
world following his retirement.
He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Katherine (Ken) and his son, Alan
(Angela) and by five grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at
the Kallmeyer residence at 4954 Partridge Way in Ogden, on Saturday, January
22, from 2 to 5 p.m. Friends are invited to attend.
Cremation under the direction of Aaron's Mortuary and Crematory, 1600
Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT.
Condolences may be extended to the family at aarons@relia.net.

Lawrence W. Littig
WILLINGBORO, N.J. - Lawrence W. Littig died January 15, 2005. He was born
April 6, 1919, in Boston, MA, where he lived until moving to Binghamton, NY.
There, he met and married his wife Jane Reynolds in August of 1943. He then
shipped out for two years of combat service in the Pacific as an Aviation
Ordnance Man on the USS Bunker Hill-CV17, earning 11 battle stars and the
Presidential Unit Citation.
After returning from the war he worked while earning his bachelor's degree at
Clarkson University in Pottsdam, NY. He was a Fourth Degree Knight in the
Father DeSmet Council of the Knights of Columbus and was actively involved
with his sons in Boy Scout Troop 322 in Brigham City, UT, and Troop 86 in
Willingboro, NJ.
Lawrence worked for Thiokol Corporation in Promontory, UT, and Newtown, PA,
for 22 years, retiring as Director of Compensation, spending the last 21 years
perfecting his woodworking and enjoying his family.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years Jane, and his nine children: Richard Littig
and wife, Sharon; Karen Littig Horndasch and husband, Alfred; Pamela Littig
Hayden and husband, Barry; Marie Littig; Sharon Littig Bayreder; Ronald Littig
and wife, Debbie; Bernard Littig; Andrew Littig and wife, Lucina; Francis
Littig and wife, Kim; and eleven grandchildren: Daniel Horndasch, Kirsten
Horndasch Bell, Arthur King, Andrea King, Jason Hayden, Kelsey Hayden, Holly
Stirtz, Jamie Stirtz, Kyle Littig, Karl Bayreder, Andres Littig, Francis
Littig; five great grandchildren: Guienever Hayden, Jackson Bell, Caleb Bell,
Jacqueline Hayden, Madeline Hayden; brother Bill and sister Joey; and several
nieces and nephews and his dog Ruby.
Funeral services will be held Friday, 10 a.m. at the Goes-Scolieri Funeral
Home, 212 Levitt Parkway, Willingboro, NJ. (609) 871-1000. Greg A. Scolieri,
Manager. Relatives and friends may call Thursday evening 7 - 9 p.m. and Friday
morning after 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment: Brig. Gen. WM. C. Doyle
Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers the Littig family requests memorial contributions please be
made to the Knights of Columbus Father DeSmet Council c/o Rholand Lange, 324
Camaren Dr., Brigham City, UT 84302.

"Crusing Again"
Merlin Horne Workman
December 30, 1923
On January 13, 2005, our delightful father, surrounded by his children and
grandchildren, was finally taken from this mortal existence to reunite once
again with his eternal companion of 55 years, Doris Rae Koger Workman, after
waiting somewhat patiently for almost two years in the capable and caring
hands of Heritage Care in American Fork. The reunion with his parents, Meltiar
Hatch and Edna Horne Workman, along with his brother, Grant and his sister,
Ruth, and a granddaughter, Melissa, must have been sweet indeed. His surviving
younger brother Dale and sisters Beth, Gloria and Eilene, along with their
spouses, have been so supportive and were always loved deeply.
Honored to be their children are Mark (Connie), Paul (Bonnie), Rae Ann (Glen)
and Myron (Christy). Sixteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews added so much joy to their lives. Merlin was
always proud to share with others the accomplishments of his children and
their families.
Merlin was born and raised in Delta, Utah. A Delta High grad, he joined the
U.S. Army Air Corp and spent the year of 1944 in the Southwestern Pacific as a
bombardier on B-24 Liberators with the Jolly Rogers ("The Best Damn Heavy
Bomber Unit in the World"), as part of the 5th Air Force in the 319th Squadron
where they never for a minute forgot Pearl Harbor. A highlight of his life was
a reunion after 52 years with the bomber crew where the nine surviving crew
members celebrated their respect and admiration for each other. Throughout his
life, he enjoyed visiting Air Force museums and airports. Few older men
escaped Merlin's firm grasp and broad smile before being asked about their
military service.
Upon his discharge, Merlin fulfilled an LDS Church mission to South Africa
with a three-month stop-over in Houston, Texas, where he met Doris Rae. Their
married years were spent in Texas, Colorado and finally back to Utah. Merlin
loved LDS Church history and his pioneer ancestry. His visit to Nauvoo and
Iowa in the spring of 2000 with Glen and the Workman Boys enabled him to share
that love of the faith and sacrifice of the Workman, Hatch, Turner, Hales,
Ellis, Horne, Morrison and Hansen pioneer families.
Family and friends remember sharing numerous trips to the National Parks where
they loved sitting around a campfire visiting and sleeping in the cold
mountain air. One of Merlin's few complaints of 'old age' was losing the
freedom to grab Doris Rae and the car keys and go cruising. Quite simply,
Merlin drove as they picnic'd thru life.
A viewing was held on Sunday, January 16, at Anderson Mortuary, 49 East 100
North, American Fork. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 17 at the
Highland Seventh Ward, where friends called. Burial Tuesday in the Salt Lake
City Cemetery, Fourth Avenue and N Street.

Robert D. Penoyer
BRIGHAM CITY- Robert Duane Penoyer, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005,
at the Brigham Nursing and Rehab Center following a long illness.
He was born April 30, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, a son of Howard Clyde and
Gretta Louise Penoyer.
Robert married Rosemary Thrun on May 27, 1960. Their son, Robert William
Penoyer, was born July 2, 1966 in Los Angeles, California. Rose preceded him
in death on January 21, 1993.
From 1950 to 1966 he served in the military with the U.S. Army, the Army
Reserve and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He served in the Korean Conflict
and was honorably discharged after obtaining the rank of Sergeant (E6).
Robert lived in Brigham City for 29 years. He worked for Kodak, Lockheed,
Westinghouse and retired from Pinkerton Company.
Robert was an avid genealogist.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 22 at Lindquist's North Ogden
Mortuary.
Interment, Brigham City Cemetery where Military Honors were accorded.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com

Rita Daly Northness
Rita Northness died on January 17, 2005, surrounded by her loving family. She
was born June 9, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest of six children born
to Bartle and Alice Daly. She was raised in Garden City, Long Island, New
York. After completing high school, she attended Katy Gibbs School in New York
City and worked in the city during the war years.
Rita married Kenneth Arthur Northness at her family home in Garden City on
February 17, 1945. Rita was a proud military wife while Ken was a Naval
Aviator during World War II, and later during the Korean Conflict. At the end
of the war they moved to Laramie, Wyoming for Ken's schooling at University of
Wyoming.
Rita and Ken raised their four children in Phoenix, Arizona, and Brigham City,
Utah, before moving to Meridian 1989.
Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, in 1997. She is survived by
four children: David (Gail ) Northness of Eagle; Christine (James) Boye of
Salt Lake City; James (Deborah) Northness of Arroyo Grande, California; and
Robert (Ann) Northness of Columbus, Ohio. Rita also leaves eleven
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She is also survived by five siblings: Eileen (James) Hanley of Westbury, New
York; Bart (Bettye) Daly of Los Alamos, New Mexico; Jack (Clarene) Daly of
Boise; Alice (Peter) Corpstein of Phoenix, Arizona; and Carol (George) Fulton
of Haymarket, Virginia. Rita also leaves behind a very dear friend and
caretaker, LeeAnn Stephanie.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Marks Catholic Church on January 21.
Burial followed at Meridian Cemetery.
The family expresses deep appreciation for the loving care and kindnesses
extended to Rita by the staff of Paramount Parks Assisted Living Center and
Horizon Hospice.
Memorial donations in Rita's name are suggested to the American Lung
Association, 1111 S. Orchard, Boise, Idaho 83705.
"I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one.
I'd like to leave a garden of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and
laughing times and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun of happy memories
that I leave when life is done."

Alex J. Korth
WILLARD - Alex Joseph Korth, 9, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2005, at
Brigham City Hospital.
Alex was born on December 29, 1995, in Ogden, Utah, a son of Zachary Korth and
Genevieve Coronado.
Surviving are his parents, Zachary Korth, Willard; Genevieve Coronado Korth,
Ogden; two brothers and a sister: Gage Zachary Korth, Willard, Kaden Russell
Thornton, and Nisa Alyxis Thornton, both of Ogden; grandparents, Ray and Judy
Korth, Willard; great grandparents, Ruth Marrone, Willard; Marilyn Scully,
Ogden; Angeline Schwartz, Logan, and an aunt, Noelle Korth, Willard.
Graveside services were held at Willard Cemetery on Monday.
Send condlences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Arden Floyd Jenson
1933 - 2005
BOUNTIFUL - Arden Floyd Jenson passed away on Sunday morning, January 23,
2005, surrounded by his family, after a courageous six-year battle with
lymphoma.
Arden was born February 19, 1933, to Floyd and Alice Jenson in Tremonton,
Utah, and grew up in Brigham City, Utah. He graduated from Box Elder High
School in Brigham City in 1951.
Arden served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Marion Iverson
on December 17, 1954, in the Logan Temple. They recently celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary.
Arden graduated from the University of Utah in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science
degree with a major in accounting.
Arden worked for Bountiful City as the City Recorder, Office Manager and
Finance Director for over 34 years. He also worked as treasurer for the Davis
County Government Employees Credit Union starting in 1965, and also as a Board
Member of Horizon Credit Union for many years.
Arden has served in many capacities for The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, including Bishopric Counselor, Stake and Ward Clerk, High
Priest Group Leader, and was serving a Church Service Mission with his wife,
Marion, as host and hostess at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.
Arden was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend
and will be greatly missed.
Arden is survived by his wife, Marion and their three children: Craig
(Beverly) Jenson, David (Laurie) Jenson, Cathy (Garry) Caldwell; sisters and
brothers: Janice McGregor, LuAnn (Ron) Harris, Dorothy (Bill) Smith, Donrey
(Nedra) Secrist; and eight grandchildren: Joshua Jenson (19), Angela Jenson
(18), Amy Jenson (16), Melissa Jenson (15), Trevor Jenson (11), Amanda
Caldwell (10), Matthew Jenson (7), and Abigail Caldwell (6); and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 27, at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful
Twenty-Seventh Ward Chapel, 1145 North 200 East, Bountiful. Friends and family
may visit from 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, at Russon Brothers
Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Thursday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online
guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Arden's family would like to thank Dr. Regina Klein and her staff for their
medical care, love and support as well as many other physicians and caregivers
who were involved in Arden's care.

Vero Othel Hunter
BRIGHAM CITY   Vero Othel Hunter, husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa and
friend passed away peacefully at home January 20, 2005, surrounded by his
family. Dad is now free from all his pain. He was born October 16, 1937, in
Clifton, Idaho, to Pearl Henderson and Cyral Stevenson Hunter.
Vero married Sheryl Nelson in 1957, and had three children: Rod Hunter, Kim
Glenn and Annette Jones. They were later divorced. He then met and married the
love of his life Sandra Seber on April 4, 1970, in Elko, Nevada. This marriage
added three more children: Tammy Cunningham, J.R. Hunter and Ted Hunter.
During his life he worked for Ocean-a-graphic Mapping, Dover Heating, Jack B.
Parson Co. and then retired from Thiokol Corp. Dad made many and varied
friends through work and the B&B. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and of course
golfing.
Vero was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Leoise Hunter, brothers,
Dee Hunter, Mack Hunter, and nephew, Pat Dustin.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Hunter, Brigham City; and children: Rod
Hunter, Logan; Kim Glenn, Brigham City; Annette (Rick) Jones, Brigham City;
Tammy (Autie) Cunningham, Ogden; J.R. (Jenny) Hunter, Salt Lake City; Ted
Hunter, Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sister,
Donnetta (Arlo) Dustin, Gridley, CA; nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to
Deej, Suzie and Hospice for their fabulous care in making dad smile.
A Celebration of Vero's life was held on Monday at Myers Mortuary.
Interment in the Preston, Idaho Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com