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Holt Vernon Olenslager
Holt Vernon Olenslager, 75, of Las Vegas, passed away on Saturday, March 5,
2005. He was born on August 4, 1929, in Rupert, Idaho, to Veda Nichols and
Alvin Olenslager.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he and
his wife, Ivalue, served a 10 year mission at the LDS Bishop's Storehouse.
He was a Shop Foreman for 35 years for NDOT.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ivalue; son, Brent (Linda) Olenslager;
daughter, Sally Koebke, all of Las, Vegas; 12 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Elwood (Fern) Olenslager
of Rupert, Idaho and Les (Barbara) Olenslager of Las Vegas, his step-mother,
Alice Olenslager of Hawthorn, Nevada and two half sisters, Ranae Olenslager
and Sherry (Sam) Clark of Grant Pass, Oregon.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday March 12, at noon, in the Calls
Fort Cemetery, in Brigham City, Utah, under the direction fo Gillies Funeral
Chapel.

Rita Ann Hansen
BEAR RIVER CITY - Rita Ann Hammond Hansen, 71, passed away at the Brigham
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brigham City on March 7, 2005. She was
born on August 12, 1933, to Grant Levi and O'Reta Otterbeck Hammond. Rita met
her sweetheart, Collin L. "Bud" Hansen, at a New Year's dance in Hyrum. They
were married on May 28, 1955, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints on July 12, 1963.
Rita was reared and educated in Providence and graduated from South Cache High
School. She enjoyed all sports especially softball. She was an avid supporter
of the Utah Jazz and the Denver Broncos. She was a meticulous homemaker and
enjoyed watching her grandson, A.J., play baseball. Her family meant the world
to her. She was a member of the Bear River First Ward.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Alan L. Hansen of Bear River City; one
grandson, Alan "A.J." L. Hansen, Jr. of Bear River City; one sister, Colleen
Hicken of Ogden and one sister-in-law, Linda Johnston of Clearfield.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Reed Grant Hammond.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 11, at 12:30 p.m. at the
Bear River City Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Thursday, March 10,
from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East,
Tremonton and also on Friday morning from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor
Funeral Home.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

Cleo Udy Forsberg
RIVERSIDE, UTAH - Cleo (Pete) Udy Forsberg, 92, was reunited with her
sweetheart on March 2, 2005. She was born August 23, 1912, the third of eleven
children born to Edmund Udy and Mary Buxton Udy. She attended Riverside
Elementary and Bear River High School. She married Joseph E. Forsberg on
August 27, 1930, in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. At the time of Joe's death in 1992, the couple had been
married for over 62 years.
Mom was a hard worker and was known as a woman of strong character. She worked
at Bowcutt Floral and Gus's Grocery and also helped with the family farm. She
enjoyed cooking and baking and no one left her home without a bite to eat.
Grandma Pete will leave lasting memories of cinnamon rolls and homemade bread.
She loved handiwork, particularly quilting, and generously shared her talents
with family and friends. The greatest disappointment of her life was losing
her eyesight. She was an active member of the Belmont Second Ward and served
faithfully in various callings.
Mom enjoyed sporting events. She loved watching Jack and Melinda train horses
in the arena behind her home and also attended the competitions. She
particularly enjoyed watching her brothers, grandsons and nephews race cutter
teams. She and Dad enjoyed fishing together.
Mom was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters, her
daughter (Erlyn Pitkin), a stillborn son and great grandson (Brayden
Scoffield). Grandma Pete leaves behind many who loved her dearly: brothers,
Ray V. (Louise) Udy of Riverside and Oleen Udy of Ogden; daughters, Connie
(Dean) Andersen of Garland and Marlene (Gayle) Christensen of Tremonton; son,
Jack E. (Melinda) Forsberg of Riverside and son-in-law Darrell Pitkin of
Riverside. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren
and eight great great grandchildren.
We celebrated her life Monday, March 7, at the Belmont First/Second Ward
Chapel. Interment in the Riverside Cemetery.
The family would like to thank everyone who made it possible for our mother
and grandmother to spend her last days at home surrounded by family and
friends.
On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

Lloyd R. Bunderson
CORINNE - Lloyd Roe Bunderson, 79, passed away peacefully March 4, 2005, at
his home from causes due to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
He was born on November 20, 1925, in Stone, Idaho, a son of William Rudolph
and Lucy Irene Roe Bunderson. He married Lilian Christiansen on June 16, 1953,
for time and eternity in the Logan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.
He graduated from Bear River High School. He served in both the U.S. Marines
and U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman. He attended college at Utah State. He
served two LDS missions (one with his wife) in Norway. He worked 31 years for
Thiokol as a Chemical Technician.
He was a member of the Corinne Second Ward where he was a High Priest. He
served in various positions, some of which were as a Home Teacher, Sunday
School Teacher, Stake Missionary, Ward Sunday School President, as a Stake
Sunday School President (twice), and a Ogden LDS Temple worker.
Lloyd had a great love for the Sunday School program, family history, and for
his family. He enjoyed working in the garden and in his wood working shop.
Surviving are his wife, Lilian; children: Oleen (Jalene) Bunderson, West
Haven; Kenneth (DiAnn) Bunderson, Tremonton; Dan (Pam Marie) Bunderson,
Temecula, California; Julie (David) Kay, Roy; Shaila (Max) Tavioan, Malad,
Idaho; Wendell (Penny) Bunderson, Perry; Eric (Monica) Bunderson, Corinne; 24
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Nona Knighton,
Salt Lake City; Delphia (Oris) Rudd, Ontario, Oregon; Cleo (Shirley)
Bunderson, Tremonton; and Harold (Mary Kay) Bunderson, Meridian, Idaho. He was
preceded in death by one grandson and three brothers.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 9, at 11 a.m. at the Corinne
Second Ward.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. at Corinne Second Ward
Church.
Interment will be in the Temonton Riverview Cemetery with Military Honors
accorded by VFW Post 1695.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Donald Ray "Duck" Anderson
BRIGHAM CITY - Donald Ray "Duck" Anderson, 76, our beloved husband, father,
brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully
surrounded by his family on March 4, 2005.
Don was born on June 7, 1928, in Bear River City, a son of Ernest N. and Ivy
Mathias Anderson. He married Marion Lucille Neff December 16, 1951, in
Evanston, WY. They were married for 53 great years.
He was born and raised in Bear River City on the Family Farm. He attended
elementary school in Bear River City and graduated from Box Elder High School.
He was an Army veteran serving in Japan for two years during WWII.
Dad played the banjo, piano, organ, and trumpet. He loved playing baseball,
bowling, enjoyed duck and pheasant hunting, yard work, and spending time at
Duke and Lyle's shop.
He worked at DDO and HAFB in Missile Systems taking medical retirement after
32 years of military and civilian service. He had a private pilots license and
enjoyed providing R&R flights for patients of Bushnell Military Hospital. He
was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a
lifetime member of F.O.E. and he was a member of the American Legion.
Dad is survived by his devoted wife Marion, and his children: Dennis (Barbara)
Kendall, Eagle River, AK; Geraldine (Reed) Halling, Salt Lake City; Dean
(Lori) Anderson, Plain City; Donnell (Mike) Nelson, Brigham City; JoEllen
(Val) Gunther, Brigham City; Ernest (Connie) Anderson, Brigham City; Clayton
(Sheri) Anderson, Plain City; 39 grandchildren (four serving LDS missions); 51
great grandchildren, and two on the way; two brothers, E. Ardell "Jiggs"
(Jean) Anderson, Centerville, and Robert N. (Reva) Anderson, Perry; two
sisters, DeNece Barker, Willard; Jean (Max) Facer, Rupert ID, one
sister-in-law, Pat Anderson, Perry; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Byron C. Anderson and
brother-in-law Don Barker.
Funeral services were Tuesday, March 8, at the Brigham City Third and
Fifteenth Ward.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors.
Daddy we love you and you will be greatly missed.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com 

Bruce J. Wright
1940 - 2005
Bruce J. Wright passed away suddenly Thursday, March 3, in Sandy, UT. He was
born August 26, 1940, to Eugene and Lila Wright in Salt Lake City, Utah, the
youngest of three brothers.
He grew up in Corinne, Utah, and graduated from Box Elder High School in 1958,
and was a member of the state championship football team. He served a
successful mission for his church in Helsinki, Finland in 1960. He returned
there in 1964 to marry Maria Andrejev, his life's companion and best friend.
They moved to Salt Lake City where he finished his BA and MBA at the
University of Utah in 1967. After working in executive positions with various
companies, he truly found his vocation when he started public speaking and
consulting for his own company, B. Wright and Associates. Lecturing and
training, he formed many close working relationships and was known on every
continent. Culling awards too numerous to mention, Bruce loved calling the
world 'his back yard.'
Home was still where he found the most joy, among his family and few close
friends. Along with his wife, he dedicated his time to his children and
grandchildren as the beloved head of the family. He loved and collected music
from around the world, and enjoyed Broadway plays and musicals. He loved
sharing his experience with his family. When he wasn't busy being the life of
the party, he set the stage so those around him could feel special. Always
ready to lend a hand or a dollar Bruce embodied generosity. During his life he
held many church callings and enjoyed devoting his time to other people.
He is survived by his wife Maria; sons, Mark (Stephanie) and Michael
(Shannon); grandchildren: Alexander, James, Andrew, Jonathan, Katherine and
Benjamin; brother, David (Sherrill) and his nieces and nephews. Bruce was
preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Eugene (Ann) and infant
sister Lela Ann. Funeral services were held at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary
on March 7.

Rosemary Wintle
HONEYVILLE   Rosemary Wintle, 53, died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Ogden
Regional Medical Center.
She was born September 13, 1951, in Brigham City, a daughter of DeVere W. and
Kathleen Layton Wintle. She attended Dixie and Weber State colleges.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Rosemary worked as a cook in the restaurant business for many years.
She once traveled to Europe with her twin sister on a stage production tour.
Rosemary always tried to help others in their time of need.
Surviving are her mother, Kathleen; one brother, William D. Wintle, and her
twin sister, Rosemarie Wintle.
Cremation under the direction of Lindquist's Crematory.
A memorial service will take place at the Honeyville Cemetery at a later date.
Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com

"TOGETHER AGAIN"
Keith O'Dell Watters
BRIGHAM CITY - Keith O'Dell Watters, 79, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005,
at his home in Brigham City, Utah. He was born September 8, 1925, in
Richfield, Utah, the son of LeRoy and Martha Isabell Bradshaw Watters. Keith
married LaDonna Lund on July 2, 1947, in Paragonah, Utah. Their marriage was
later solemnized on December 9, 1949, in the St. George Temple.
Keith was employed as an electrician at Thiokol for 27 years and retired in
1988. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He was an
avid RV'er, and loved his trips to Death Valley and Arizona. He was an active
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed many
callings in the church including being a member of two bishoprics.
Surviving are his daughter, Ladell (Boyd) Jensen, Brigham City; two sons,
Kerry (Linda) Watters, St. George; Randall (Chris) Watters, Brigham City;
daughter in-law, Diane Watters, Brigham City; four brothers; Fay, Miles,
Carlos, and Robert Watters. Five sisters; Lillie MacKay, Elaine Vanzile, JoAnn
Jones, Mary Taylor, Martha Davis. Keith has 14 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna, on May 27, 2000; his son Steven
Keith on February 15, 2005; two brothers, George Howard and Deloy Watters; one
sister, Della Vee Watters.
The family would like to thank Alpine Home Care and Hospice for their
wonderful assistance during Keith's last months.
The funeral will be held Thursday, March 17, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham City
Eleventh Ward Chapel, 506 South 200 East, Brigham City.
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 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 (go to obituaries)

Thayne J. Scothern
BRIGHAM CITY - Thayne Jay Scothern, 42, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005,
at the Brigham City Hospital.
Thayne was born on March 15, 1962, a son of Doyle and Ada Lynne Scothern.
He married Ardrienne VanDrimmelen in April of 1983, they were later divorced.
He married Teri Ann Garrett on June 6, 1987, in Brigham City.
Thayne was a truck driver for Fife Rock products.
Thayne was a member of the Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was
an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed fishing, painting, riding motorcycles, camping and
spending time with family. He loved people and was always there for everyone.
Surviving are his wife, Teri Scothern, Brigham City; children: Kim R.
(Stephanie) Scothern, North Ogden; Colby Doyle Scothern, North Ogden; Tiffani
Lynne Scothern, Brigham City; one grandchild, Izaya Scothern, North Ogden;
parents, Doyle and Ada Lynne, Brigham City; grandmother, Belva Nelson;
brothers: David Doyle (Dawn) Scothern, Willard; Rodney Dale Scothern, Brigham
City; Terry Glen Scothern, Corinne.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Evan Lynn Scothern; grandfather, Ray
H. Nelson; grandparents, Joseph W. and Ruby Y. Scothern.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 14, at the Brigham City Lakeview
Ward Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

W. Reed Nielsen
1919 - 2005
LAYTON, UT - Reed was born in the family home in St. Anthony, Idaho, on
November 9, 1919. He was the son of Mary Elizabeth Jackson Nielsen and Sidney
N. Nielsen. He was the sixth child of nine children, and lived with his family
in St. Anthony until he was married. Reed graduated from St. Anthony High
School in 1938. Reed passed away peacefully at age 85 in the Apple Village
Assisted Living Center in Layton, Utah, on Saturday, March 5, 2005.
On June 7, 1939, Reed married his high school sweetheart, Anne Housley, in the
Salt Lake City Temple. To this union, three sons were born, Steven Gayne who
lived only two days, Jeffery Scott, and Rick Jon.
Reed learned the carpentry trade from his father and worked in the building
trade all of his life. He built many beautiful homes, schools, hospitals, and
church buildings. Restoring the Lion House in downtown Salt Lake City, and the
restoration of the Logan Temple were two of the projects he remembers well.
However, directing the construction of the Washington, D.C. Temple was the
pinnacle of his building career. He also assisted in the finish work on the
Las Vegas, Nevada Temple.
Reed served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and he was an active member
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in several
positions, including 10 years as First Counselor, in the St. Anthony Third
Ward and two years in the High council in the Brigham City South Stake.
His lifelong sweetheart and companion, Anne, preceded Reed in death. He is
survived by his two sons Scott Nielsen and Rick Nielsen; five grandsons, two
granddaughters and two great granddaughters; his brother Lyle Nielsen and two
sisters Elva Bagley and Gerri Mortensen.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. at the St. George City Cemetery on
March 19 in St. George, Utah. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
preceding the services at the Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George, Blvd.,
St. George, UT.
The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the staff and
residents at Apple Village in Layton, Utah who were so kind to Reed during his
time there.

Gretha G. Ewer
BRIGHAM CITY - Our loving mother, grandmother passed away on Wednesday, March
9, 2005, at the Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center from natural causes.
She was born on January 28, 1917, in Henrieville, Utah, a daughter of William
and Mary Alemeda Willis Goulding.
She graduated from South Sevier High School.
Gretha married Charles Henry Ewer on September 26, 1946, in Mantua, Utah. He
preceded her in death on February 9, 1977.
She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Gretha
worked as a repo clerk and retired from Thiokol in 1982.
Gretha loved to crochet afghans for her grandchildren and they loved them
dearly. She also liked to read, do genealogy and dance.
Surviving are three daughters: Patricia (Noel) Lance of California; Charlotte
(Don) Hayes, Virginia; Clara (Alma) Hemmert, Richmond, Utah; nine
grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; three sisters: Melda Davis, Elva
Sheppard and Mae Twitchell.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Lige and Melvin K.
Goulding, two sisters, Amplus Sargent and Beth Gledhill.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 14, at the Gillies Funeral Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com 

Avon T. Bingham
ROY - Avon Tubbs Bingham, returned to her Father in Heaven and her beloved
husband on Saturday, March 19, 2005.
Avon was born October 3, 1922, in Ogden, the daughter of Thurman H. and
Johanna "Annie" VanDyke Tubbs.
She married the love of her life, David L. Bingham, on October 21, 1942, in
the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He passed away July 24, 1988.
Avon was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and served faithfully in the Primary, Junior Sunday School and Relief
Society. She also sang in various church choirs.
Surviving are two daughters and one son: Coleen Combe, Twin Falls, ID; Marlene
Kennedy, Roy; David (Shonna) Bingham, Elwood, UT; 17 grandchildren and 21
great grandchildren.
Also surviving are her brothers, Roy (Marilyn) Tubbs and Richard (Ireta)
Tubbs, both of Bloomington, UT; Ron (Lynn) Tubbs, Clinton; and two
sisters-in-law, Leah Tubbs, Roy; Doris Tubbs, Slaterville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Thurman
"Tubby" and Durlin, sister, Betty Sevy, son-in-law, Ken Kennedy, grandsons,
Joseph Kennedy, Steven Kennedy, Mathiew Bingham, granddaughter, Annie Pearl
Bingham, and great grandson, Tevin Kennedy.
The family would like to thank IHC Hospice for all of their love and support.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary,
3408 Washington Blvd.
Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 9:45
to 10:45 a.m.
Interment, LindquistĦs Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com

May T. Wagstaff
PERRY - Maud May Thomson Wagstaff, 93, died Monday, March 21, 2005, in Brigham
City.
May was born January 28, 1912, in Salt Lake City, a daughter of Benjamin John
and Charlotte Augusta Thomas.
She married Arthur E. Wagstaff on November 28, 1934, in the Salt Lake Temple.
He died February 2, 1996.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had
served in many ward callings throughout her life, with special love for the
Primary and great admiration for the relief society. She and her husband
worked as officiators at the Ogden Temple and they served a mission in Tulsa,
OK, 1978 to 1980.
Surviving are her children: David ((Letha) Wagstaff of Ogden, Gary Wagstaff of
Nibley, Barbara (Lamoine) Jensen of Florida, Caroline Anderson of Arizona,
Richard "Dick" (Jean) Wagstaff of Perry, Stephan "Steve" (Roxanna) Wagstaff of
Park Valley; 33 grandchildren; 64 great grandchildren and nine great great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 26, at 1 p.m. the Willard Stake
Center, 658 West 2250 South, Perry. Friends may call Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at
Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and Saturday noon to 12:40
p.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers May wanted contributions to be made to Primary Children's
Medical Center.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

James Neil Thompson
BRIGHAM CITY - James Neil Thompson, 74, of Brigham City, died on Saturday,
March 19, 2005, at his residence in Brigham after a valiant struggle with
cancer. He was born on February 8, 1931, in Garland, Utah, the son of Leland
J. and Mary Wise Thompson. He married Joyce Arlene Nelson on September 8,
1950, in Malad, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden Temple
on November 14, 1981. They had a wonderful 54 years together.
Neil served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in various places during
the Korean War. He retired from Thiokol after 33 years. Dad was a master
carpenter & crafted many gifts for his children and grandchildren that they
will treasure forever. He loved to work in his garage and was always tinkering
with some project. Dad had a rough growl but was a Soft Teddy Bear at Heart.
He loved to go hunting with his children and grandchildren and always looked
forward to the hunting season.
His desire was to get better but it just wasn't meant to be, he was needed by
his Heavenly Father and is reunited with his father, mother, and brother,
Reed.
He leaves behind his wife of Brigham City; three sons and two daughters: Randy
(Jolee) and Rick all of Brigham City, Ron (Kathy) and Julie Ann (Norman) Higgs
all of Ogden, and Susan Thompson of Honeyville; one sister, Alice (Wayne)
Weidman of Tremonton; one brother, Gordon Thompson of Malad, Idaho; 15
grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the
Brigham City Third Ward, located at 203 North 2nd West. Friends may call on
Wednesday from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Condolences may be extended at www.rogersandtaylor.com

Larry M. Stoops
BRIGHAM CITY - Larry Maurice Stoops, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday,
March 17, 2005, in his sleep at his home in Brigham City.
He was born on May 20, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a son of Dale J. and
Effie Koch Stoops.
Larry married his sweetheart, Betty Mayert, on December 18, 1981, in
Scottsdale, Arizona.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Larry was the superintendent of
Safeway Bread Plant for 25 years.
He loved fishing, doing yard work and spending time with all his children and
grandchildren.
Surviving are his wife, Betty of Brigham City; two sons and one daughter:
Terry Stoops of Arizona, Ken Stoops of Tennessee, Cindy McNeece of Ogden,
Utah; two step sons and one step daughter: Terry Mather and Craig Mather both
of Renina, Sask., Canada; Lori Dawn of Richard, Sask,. Canada; 14
grandchildren and four great grandchildren; his parents, Dale and Effie Stoops
of Greenfield, Indiana; four brothers and one sister: Kenneth D. Stoops of
Cumberland, Indiana; Mike Stoops, Phoenix, Arizona; Randy L. Stoops of
Portland, Oregon; Rickie L. Stoops of Phoenix, Arizona; Vickie Crisman of Mt.
Home, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his son, Richard Stoops.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 20, at the Gillies Funeral Chapel,
Brigham City.
Cremation will follow the services.

Mary Petersen Reeder, D.D.S.
BRIGHAM CITY - Mary Petersen Reeder, D.D.S. has done her final sashay in this
life as she danced back into Harold's arms on Thursday March 17, 2005, while
square dancing! She was 87.
Mary was born April 22, 1917, in Brigham City, Utah, to David C. Petersen and
Chloe Nelson. She married Harold Wilford Reeder in the Salt Lake Temple
October 3, 1946.
They have five children: Shirley (Larry) Paulson, Kathryn (Val) Paulsen, Ford
(Dianne) Reeder, Cordell (Ruth) Reeder, Boyd Reeder; 17 grandchildren and 22
great grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Wright (Donald) Litchfield.
Mary was a leader among women, graduating in 1940 from the UC San Francisco,
being the first woman dentist to pass the Utah State Boards. She was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mary was a member
of many community organizations among them were WLC, DUP, Civic Club,
president of the PTA and AAUW.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Brigham City Eighteenth Ward under
the direction of Gillies Funeral Chapel.
Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery.

Sergeant Rocky Dennis Payne
HOWELL - Sergeant Rocky Dennis Payne, 26, was killed while serving his country
in Iraq on March 16, 2005. He was born on May 19, 1978, in Brigham City, Utah,
to Dennis William and Percilla Marie Abbott Payne.
Rocky was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the
Howell Ward. He served a stake mission, was a seminary graduate, an Eagle
Scout and received his GED. He excelled in playing the piano and played by
ear. He was mechanical, especially in auto mechanics and electronics. Rocky
loved animals and was drawn to children of all ages. He is known for being a
practical joker.
Rocky served in the Marine Corps for four and a half years. While in the
Marines he served humanitarian missions in Africa, Yemen, Australia,
Philippines and was involved in the initial assault on Baghdad. Rocky was
honorably discharged from the Marine Corp and then he re-enlisted in the Army
and was sent to Iraq in June of 2004. At the time of his death, he was serving
with the 497th Transportation Company out of Ft. Lewis, WA supporting
Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the
Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal.
Survivors are his parents; four brothers: Randall William (Cindy) of
Tremonton, Utah, Rory D. (Lisa) of Sandy, Utah, Ricky Gene (Janalee) and
Russell Warren (Marcy) both of Clinton, Utah; one grandmother, Percilla Abbott
of Malad; and he was the favorite uncle of four nieces and seven nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Lawrence and Verda Louise
Whitaker Payne and Jacob Clifford Abbott.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 25, at the Garland Tabernacle
located at 140 West Factory Street, Garland, at 11 a.m. Family and friends may
call on Thursday evening, March 24, starting at 6 p.m. and also on Friday
morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Garland Tabernacle.
Interment will be held at the Howell Cemetery. While Rocky was eligible to be
buried in the Arlington National Cemetery his family's wish was to bring him
home to be buried in Howell with full military honors provided by the Utah
Army National Guard.
On Line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

William J. Hamilton
PRESTON - William John Hamilton, 60, of Preston, our loving husband,
grandfather, brother, uncle and friend died Friday, March 18, 2005, at
McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. John was born July 6, 1944, the youngest
child of William Jack and Therma Matilda Hadfield Hamilton in Perry, Utah. He
was raised in Brigham City with his older twin sisters LeAnn and JoAnn. He
attended Box Elder High School, where he played the sousaphone in the marching
band.
In 1962, John married Alice McNealy, they had one son, and were later
divorced. In 1964, John married Sheila Sperle. They were sealed in the Los
Angeles Temple in 1970. In 1991 they parted as loving parents to their five
children.
In April 1992, John's favorite niece, Chrissy, introduced him to Karen Nash
McKay. He often said he knew he found the love of his life on their first
date. They were married December 31, 1992, adding two more children to their
family.
John joined the Navy as a teenager, and he served as an Oceanographic
Technician with top secret clearance until 1976 when he crossed over to Chief
Master of Arms in Charge of Base Security on Midway Island. He retired in 1980
at Keyport, Washington. He also worked as a reserve Police Officer and
Security Officer while serving in the Navy.
After retiring he worked for Pan Am for a short time in Security and
volunteered with the Red Cross. This led to a position with the Red Cross as
Safety Director in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and then to Executive Director of the
Northern Utah Chapter in Ogden, Utah. John was responsible for the Chapter
relocation to the Harrison Boulevard site. After leaving the Red Cross, John
moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon, to work as the Executive Director for Cascade
East Area Health Education Center.
He moved to Preston, Idaho, and started his own Home Inspection Business. He
also was the Executive Director of the Preston Chamber of Commerce. He worked
as the Executive Director of the Iron County Care and Share in Cedar City,
Utah. He was working as the Neighborhood Improvement Coordinator for Logan
City at the time of his death.
John was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
in the Preston Eleventh Ward. John served in many positions over the years but
received his greatest joy as the Gospel Doctrine Teacher. John loved spending
time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He had a love of cooking
and enjoyed barbecuing. He was happiest sitting next to Karen and watching the
Utah State University Aggies play football, basketball, and all other USU
athletic events either live or on TV. He was also a professional remote
controller.
John is survived by his wife Karen; children: Daniel M. (Konni) Hamilton,
South Weber, UT; Corky D. (Nathan) Kawamura, Ogden, UT; William J. Hamilton
Jr., Portland, OR; Telsie A (Brandon) Nay, Brigham City, UT; Theodore Jack
Hamilton, Portland, OR; Tae Marie Hamilton, Ogden, UT; Todd (Jennifer) McKay,
Dillon, MT; Tiffany (Erik) Williams, Twin Falls, ID; 19 grandchildren, five
great grandchildren; his sisters and many additional family and friends. He
was preceded in death by his parents and three grandchildren Tiffany Aki
Kawamura, Davin Jaden Hamilton and Nathan Michael Kawamura.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, at 1 p.m. in the Preston
Idaho South Stake Center, 55 East First South, in Preston. Friends may call
Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and Thursday from 11:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to a USU scholarship endowment
fund in John Hamilton's name to support student athletic scholarships. Please
mail to Utah State University, 7400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-7400.

Elzo W. Sessions
OGDEN - Elzo Weston Sessions, age 95, passed away early Easter morning, March
27, 2005, in Brigham City, Utah. He was born January 17, 1910, in Milo, Idaho,
a son of Roy Sessions and Chloe Welker Sessions.
He married Doris Annie Evans, October 17, 1927. The marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan Temple. She passed away July 17, 1976. He is survived
by their three children: Burdeen (Claire) Bailey, Brigham City, UT; Ray
(Gayla) Sessions, Boulder, Colorado; and DeVon (Connie) Sessions, Tremonton,
Utah. He has ten grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. He is also survived
by a sister, Verba Colby, and two brothers, Chester (Naomi) Sessions, Ronald
(Linda) Sessions, and a sister-in-law. Afton Koford, and many special nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris, his parents, three
brothers and two sisters.
He married Berniece G. Erickson June 7, 1977. She survives him as do her three
children: Bruce (Beverly) Erickson, Boyce (Pat) Erickson, and Nadine (Richard)
Tribe, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In his early years Dad worked farming. He worked as a carpenter and later
worked at DDO in Ogden, Utah. He loved to build things for his family and
friends and enjoyed working in his yard. His greatest joy was being with his
family. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling, visiting his friends, and
being of services to others. He loved to sing and remembered the old songs
from his youth.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all
his life. He served in Priesthood Leadership, Scouting, and was a Temple
Worker at the Ogden Temple.
Dad had a great sense of humor and everyone that knew him, loved him. He will
be greatly missed by all of us.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 31, at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary
Chapel, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 to
10:45 a.m. at the mortuary.
Interment will be in the Bothwell Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

 

Mary Gunderson Parsons
BRIGHAM CITY - Mary Gunderson Parsons, 71, passed away this Monday, March 28,
2005, in Brigham City. She was born October 4, 1933, in Garland, Utah, the
eldest daughter of John D. and Nora Gunderson. Mary graduated from Box Elder
High School in 1951 and attended LDS Business College. She married Jerald M.
Parsons on October 18, 1951, at St. Benedicts Hospital. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.
Mary is survived by her husband Jerald, and their six children: J. Michael
(Karen Wixom), Brigham City; James Lynn (Jacquie) Lacey, Washington; Janeen
(Craig Bywater), Brigham City; Paula (Scott Chambers) Yelm, Washington; Jari
(Tim Francis), Brigham City; and John David (Patrice) Portland, Oregon; four
siblings: Karen Crawford, Tempe, Arizona; Dixie (Paul) Allen, Bountiful, Utah;
John Gunderson (Carol Ann), Brigham City; Steven (Marge) Gunderson, Grand
Junction, Colorado; 21 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, J.D. Parsons.
After starting her family Mary worked for the Internal Revenue Service, Fram
Corporation, Bunderson Elementary School and retired after 20 years from First
Security Bank. Additionally, Mary and Jerald built several small successful
businesses including Parsons Pilot Car Escort Service and The DoNut Shoppe.
Mary was an active member of the community and her church. She was a charter
member of Women in Business and a member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1957. Mary
was honored by Women in Business in 1989-90 as the Woman of the Year. She was
a board member of the Chamber of Commerce and an active member of the PTA.
Mary was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and held many responsible positions including ward organist, primary and young
women's teacher and service in both Primary and Relief Society presidencies.
Mary especially enjoyed working with her hands, including sewing, crocheting,
quilting, and knitting and passed on her talents to her children. She was an
avid reader, often starting and completing a novel in one sitting. Mary
treasured her new found hobby of scrapping, which she was able to do with her
daughters and grand-daughters. She loved her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren and relished each minute spent with them. They will all miss
her. She and Jerald loved to camp as a family and had, for many years, camped
each summer with her extended family at the J.D. and Nora Gunderson annual
family reunion. She was very much looking forward to the upcoming reunion in
July. She and her siblings recently completed the publication of a book about
their family history. In the book, Mary noted the great pleasure she received
from playing Pinochle on a monthly basis with a group of close and dear
friends for many years.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham
City Fifth Ward, 420 South 800 West.
Family will greet friends on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen
Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and a viewing at the church
on Saturday 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

Marcene H. Hatch
BRIGHAM CITY - Marcene Humphreys Hatch, 58, passed away Monday, March 28,
2005, in the Brigham City Hospital.
Marcene was born on October 16, 1946, in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Newell Don
and Claire Allen Humphreys.
She married Gordon Tuck, they were later divorced. She married Amos Hatch on
March 28, 1998.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Surviving are her mother, Claire Allen, Ogden, Utah; husband, Amos Hatch,
Brigham City; children: Corey (David) Nielson, Logan, UT; Chad (Brook) Tuck,
Ogden, UT; four grandchildren: Skyla, Kade, Shaylee, Gage; step-children: Judy
(Joe) Reardon, Syracuse; Randy (Holly) Hatch, Deweyville; Patricia (Pete)
Clawson, Corinne; Brad (Donna) Hatch, Corinne; Denton (Trudi) Hatch,
Tremonton; 15 step grandchildren, 14 step great grandchildren; brother, Ken
Humphreys, California; sister, Ladawn Hurst, Roy.
She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents, and by her dog "Timmy".
Friends may call on Friday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205
South 100 East, Brigham City, and on Saturday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the
church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the River Ward Chapel,
531 North 100 West, Brigham City.
Interment will be in the Corinne Cemetery.
A special thank you to the staff at Brigham Nursing and Rehab.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

Jesse G. Brailsford
BEAR RIVER CITY - Jesse Grant Brailsford, 86, passed away March 23, 2005, at
the Tremonton Hospital.
He was born November 22, 1918, in Bear River City, a son of Charles William
and Theressa Augusta Iverson Brailsford.
Jesse was raised and educated in Bear River City and Tremonton.
He married Artell Miller April 8, 1944, in Seattle, King, Washington, the
marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple July 27, 1950.
Jesse was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving
as a high Priest in the Bear River First Ward.
He spent four years in the United States Army during World Ward II. He worked
for the Bear River Canal Company for 36 years.
Jesse enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing.
Surviving are his wife, Artell, Bear River City; son, Grant J. Brailsford,
Hawaii; daughter Mrs. Gary (Roseann) Jones, Illinois; he has six grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death are his parents, one grandson, Steven, and four
brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1, at 11 a.m. in the Bear River
Ward Chapel, 5870 North 4700 West, Bear River City, Utah.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100
East, Brigham City, and on Friday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery.
Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com