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Alsop, Clifton R.
Clifton R. Alsop " Clif"  "Clee"  MURRAY UTAH. An unusual creative man slipped
away from us last Sunday. No one thought that such a strong person would
gradually wear down after ninety-one years. Clif was born in 1913 to Henry Ray
Alsop and Ethel Lavinnia Thayne  Alsop. He attended Murray schools until they
closed due to the depression and thereafter rode his bicycle to Jordan High
and graduated with wife to be, Rachel Grant. Rachel and Clif were married in
June of 1933 in the Salt Lake Temple shortly after high school graduation.
Musically gifted, Clif played violin in several orchestras including the Utah
Symphony. He founded Cook-Alsop Lumber Co. and became a master violin maker.
He is survived by his wife and his two daughters Shirlene A. (Cliff)  Cutler
and Lesa (Marvin) Hertel; five grandchildren, Steven Cutler, John Cutler, and
Camila Cutler (Dale)  Romney, and Brett Stevens and Tad Stevens and seven
great-grand-children. Four brothers are surviving, Dean (Glenna), Wayne
(Melba),  Eldon, and LaMar (Ruth). A brother Austin and two sisters Donna and
Thora predeceased him. A viewing will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens
Mortuary, 1905 East 106th South in Sandy, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wed
the 1st of Dec. on Thursday the 2nd of December at South Cottonwood Tenth
Ward, 1250 East 4800 South, another viewing will be held at 12:00 noon with
funeral services at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be the Murray City Cemetery. "God
be with you until we meet again."  
Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004.

Anderson, Macel
Macel Anderson 9/19/05 ~ 11/27/04 DELTA, Utah- Macel Jane Morrey Anderson, 99,
passed away Nov. 27, 2004 in Delta, Utah.Born Sept. 19, 1905 in Joseph, Utah
to John F. and Laura Rawlinson Morrey. Married Francis Ellis Anderson, July 1,
1927 in Manti Temple. He died February 1, 1967.Macel was reared in Joseph,
Sevier Co., and attended University of Utah. Moved to Oak City at time of her
marriage. Lived there until her death. Assisted husband farming and cattle
raising. Has been active member of LDS Church. A loving mother and
grandmother, and has created many lovely pieces of handiwork. Her
prize-winning quilts - has made at least 100. Enjoyed crocheting and tatting
too.Survived by sons: John M. (Helen) Anderson, Tucson, AZ; Paul E. (Kathy)
Anderson, Boise, ID; daughters: Avis Lewis, Salt Lake City; Jeanette Cox,
Gardnerville, NV; 26 grandchildren, 92 great-grandchildren, and 27
great-great-grandchildren; sister: Revo Young, Richfield. Preceded in death by
son: Francis L. Anderson; infant daughter: Carma; three brothers; four
sisters.Services at Oak City LDS 1st Ward, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at 12 noon.
Friends call at Church Sat. morning 10-11:45 a.m. Burial Oak City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2004 - 12/2/2004.

Ashby, Alicebeth Whiteley
Alicebeth Whiteley Ashby 7/10/14 ~ 11/26/04  Alicebeth Whiteley Ashby died on
November 26th, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah at age 90. The third child of
Joseph Earl Whiteley and Amanda Elizabeth Beck, Alicebeth was born July 10,
1914, in the rock house at her parents' homestead at the base of Middle
Mountain, near the Warm Springs at Oakley, Cassia, Idaho. She was named for
her grandmothers, Alice Mariah Adams Whiteley and Elizabeth Healey Beck.
During her childhood, five more children were added to the family. Alicebeth
worked hard on the farm, milking cows night and morning and riding the derrick
horse. She often said that she truly learned the value of work in her younger
years--not only how to work, but how to enjoy it. The depression of the 1930s
caused the family of eight children, with a ninth expected, to give up their
town home in Oakley and move to a one-room frame home at their farm west of
Oakley. At that time, Alicebeth joined her sister Helen in Provo, Utah to
attend Brigham Young High School. Alicebeth always loved music. She played the
French horn in the Oakley High School Band and at Brigham Young University.
She studied voice and sang the lead role in the operetta "Hansel and Gretel."
She sang in choirs throughout her life, and it brought her much joy. Alicebeth
had four life goals: to graduate from college, to serve a mission, to sing in
the Tabernacle Choir and to marry in the temple and have a family. With
optimism, enthusiasm and hard work, she achieved everything she set her mind
to do.  Alicebeth graduated with honors from Brigham Young University, working
at three jobs to pay for tuition, housing and voice lessons. She majored in
secondary education and English at BYU and also studied at the University of
Idaho at Moscow and the University of California at Berkeley. She taught
school for ten years, at high schools in Iona, Oakley, and Burley, Idaho, and
at the LDS Business College. She sang in the Tabernacle Choir and was a member
of the General Board of the Mutual Improvement Association. She served in the
Eastern States Mission for two summers and had fond memories of participating
in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. Returning often to her home and family in Oakley,
Alicebeth was greeted with eager anticipation, as she related the latest
events of her life, which were, according to Alicebeth, always extraordinary.
In 1946 Alicebeth married distinguished scientist Robert Morrell Ashby (from
American Fork, Utah) in the Salt Lake Temple. His work took them to Cambridge,
Massachusetts, where he was a physicist for the Radiation Laboratory at M.I.T.
and then to Pasadena, California, where he was a vice-president at North
American Rockwell. In Pasadena, Alicebeth served as president of the stake
Mutual Improvement Association for 11 years (under Stake President Howard W.
Hunter) and as president of the ward and stake Relief Society. She valued the
gifts and talents of those she served with, and they became her dearest
friends. In 1988, she was honored with the Emeritus Club Recognition Award
from B.Y.U. Alicebeth was well-loved by family and friends. She was a magnet
to many because of the warmth and beauty of her home (filled with beautiful
antiques, artistically arranged) and because of how her guests were made to
feel about themselves when in her company. Countless friends enjoyed breakfast
in her sunny kitchen--always with china, crystal, silver, fresh-squeezed
orange juice, homemade granola, and sparkling conversation. She was a real
leader, with an extraordinary ability to put together a choir or program with
style and excellence and have all the participants feel lucky to be involved.
Many people came to her for advice and comfort, and she was a popular speaker
at meetings and conferences. Her sisters always said that she was the one
everyone wanted to be with, and wherever she was, it was a party. At her
departure here, Alicebeth has been reunited with her husband Robert, her
parents, her brother and sister-in-law Dorothy Smith and Winslow Beck
Whiteley, brother Osburn Earl Whiteley, and brother-in-law Loftis Jolley
Sheffield. Surviving her and remembering her with awe and appreciation are
sisters Helen Amanda Whiteley Taylor (George), Blanche Whiteley Sheffield,
Mary Whiteley Salisbury (Joseph), and Joyce Whiteley Jacobsen (Owen); brothers
John M Whiteley (Barbara), and Joseph Reed Whiteley (Jane). She is survived by
her children Marilyn Ashby McPhie (Craig), David Whiteley Ashby, and Janet
Elizabeth Ashby Cramer (Joseph); ten grandchildren, and seven
great-grandchildren. The family appreciates the excellent care she received at
the Courtyard at Jamestown, the Wentworth at Willow Creek and CareSource.
Services will be held Saturday, December 4 at 12 noon at the Cottonwood 13th
Ward, 1830 East 6400 South, Salt Lake City. Friends may call Friday evening
from 7-9 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (106th South) and
from 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be prior to the
services, and will take place on Sat at 9:00 a.m. in the American Fork
Cemetery, 10 West 600 North, American Fork.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Birth, Eva-Marie Gertrud Sellner
Eva-Maria Gertrud Sellner Birth "Bear Lake Oma"  Eva-Maria Sellner Birth
beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister returned home to her Heavenly
Father on November 26, 2004 after a tragic auto accident.  She was born on
October 5, 1935 in Werdau, Saxony, Germany to Erich and Gertrud Sellner. She
married Werner Wolfram Birth, Oct 25, 1957 in Germany. Later solemnized in the
Salt Lake Temple. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She served in various callings, including a mission in
Germany 1955-1957, Primary president and currently an extraction worker. She
sang in the German Harmony Choir. She played the piano and organ. Her
grandchildren will remember her most at Bear Lake giving them rides in her
golf cart. She loved to garden and cook for others. She was a talented
nurturer. She worked at the Hillside Villa for 17 years.  She is survived by
her husband, her daughter Miriam, her sons, Ruben (Tamra), Jared (Karen),
Wilford (Teresa), David (Jill), Michael (Heidi) and Orson. 16 grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren, sister Regina Schreiber of Salt Lake; and brother
Detlef Sellner (Margitta) in Germany. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Crystal Heights 1st Ward, 1970 E.
Stratford Ave. (2608 So.) Family and friends may visit Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004
from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple. A viewing will be held
one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow at Garden City, Utah
Cemetery.  
Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004.

Davies, Wayne Oliver
Wayne Oliver Davies 1912 ~ 2004  Wayne Oliver Davies, 92, passed away Tuesday
Morning, November 30, 2004. His daughter Colleen Payne was at his side as he
passed from this life. Wayne was born April 13, 1912 to Louie Walsh and Alfred
Morgan Davies. He lived almost all of his life in the "Avenues" of Salt Lake
City, Utah. Wayne met his sweetheart and "Pal", Doris S. Strong, at Bryant
Junior High School in Salt Lake City. They were married and sealed for time
and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on August 28, 1934. On April 21,
1937, their daughter, Colleen Lou, came into their lives. In 1941, when
Colleen was only four years old, she and her mother joined her Dad in
Richland, Washington, where Wayne worked as an Army Engineer with the highly
secret Manhattan Project. In 1945 the family returned to their home in the
"Avenues". On April 17, 1947, their son,  De Wayne, came into their lives.
Wayne and Doris raised their two children and remained in the same home for
virtually their entire lives. Wayne loved the outdoors. He was an avid
fisherman and wilderness camper. He was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Leader. He
was very proud of his accomplishments in influencing the lives of the young
men in his Troop. Wayne volunteered as a Temple Worker in the Salt Lake Temple
and also with the Utah Cancer Society as a support counselor. After the War,
Wayne took up again with his trade as an ornamental plasterer in his father's
business. Construction methods soon changed and Wayne became the Building
Engineer at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake. He is preceded in death by his
sisters Gladys Ellis and Beatrice Furness and by his brothers Leo, Irvin and
Clyde Davies. His wife and "Pal" Doris S. Davies passed away on April 14,
2004. He was very eager to be reunited with her once again. Wayne is survived
by his daughter Colleen Payne (Weldon), his son De Davies and by grandchildren
Gordon, Gayle (Ray), Gary (Deidra), Tammy and Tyrone and his
great-grand-children Makyla, Katrina and Ashley. Wayne was cherished by his
nieces and nephews and was often a guide in many of their lives.  Services
will be held Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 12:00 Noon at the Larkin Mortuary,
260 E. South Temple and interment will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Friends may visit Friday, December 3, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin
Mortuary and prior to the service on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to Noon.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

DeKievit, Maria Schild
Maria Schild DeKievit 1921 ~ 2004Maria Schild DeKievit passed away on Nov. 29,
2004 at the age of 83. Born Oct. 9, 1921 in Leiden, Holland, to Willem Schild
and Johanna (Vander Reek) Schild. Emigrated to American in 1948.Survived by
children, Yvonne (Dave) Low, Rennie Rhynsburger, Wendell (Barbara)
Rhynsburger, and grandchildren Justin (Dana) Low, Tara Rhynsburger, Natalie
Low, Travis Rhynsburger. Preceded in death by her husband Hank.The family
wishes to thank the incredible staff at Highland Care Center for the loving
care they provided Mom over the past several weeks and the wonderful staff at
the University Hospital.Funeral services will be held Friday, December 3, 2004
at 2 p.m. at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 S. 900 E., Murray, where friends and
family may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Murray City
Cemetery. 5490 S. Vine Street.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2004 - 12/2/2004.

Edwards, MaryVoyn Griffeth
MaryVoyn Griffeth Edwards "Granny"  Our loving mother, grandmother, and
sister, MaryVoyn Griffeth Edwards, passed away Nov. 27, 2004. Born January 7,
1928 in Fairview, Idaho, daughter of Patison Delos and Cloie Mendenhall
Perkins Griffeth. Married Jack Grant Edwards on June 28, 1949 in the Manti,
Utah Temple. Graduated from Grooms Marinello College in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in
Relief Society, Primary, and Young Adults. Along with her husband, Jack,
served as ordinance workers in the Jordan River Temple for several years. She
was an excellent seamstress, cook, and was extremely organized. She loved
vacations, "weenie roasts" and spending time with her family. Her favorites
were homemade lemon banana sherbet and lemon chiffon cake. She delighted in
giving surprise gifts and long daily phone calls. A woman of high integrity,
"Granny" was a devoted mother, friend, and family matriarch and is loved very
much. Survived by son, Bruce Jack (Joyce) Edwards; daughter, Eileen (Evan)
Loveless; six grandchildren, Elysha (Brian) Oakeson, Rochelle (Tyler) Barton,
Eric (Aimee) Loveless, Nicholas Edwards, Christel Edwards and Ethan (Natasha)
Loveless; four great-grand-children, Weston and Ryen Oakeson, Mackenzie and
McKaitli Loveless; sisters, Yula (Walter) Osgood, Vora Thompson; and brother
Kwen Griffeth. Preceded in death by husband, Jack; son, Leslie Vance; and
sisters, Lale, Louva, and Preale. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon on
Friday, Dec. 3rd, 2004 at the Taylors Grove Ward, 1400 W. 4800 S. MaryVoyn
requested there be no viewing; however, friends may visit the family Friday at
the church, 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Valley View
Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004.

Gallivan III, John W.
J .W. Gallivan, III  1980 ~ 2004  John W Gallivan, III, died November 26,
2004.  "J.W." was born in Salt Lake, May 11, 1980. He spent his grade school
years in Avon, CT and Columbus Ohio, returning to Utah in 1995. Most recently
he has been building a concert booking business. J.W. is survived by his
grandfather, John W. Gallivan, parents, Stephanie and Jack Gallivan, Jr.,
sisters, Amy (Dru) Damico, Salt Lake City and Katherine, San Francisco. He was
the devoted uncle of Daniel Romeo Damico, 8 months old. J.W. was a gentle and
loveable person who leaves behind a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and dear
friends who will miss him very much. A vigil service will be held at the
Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple, Tuesday, November 30th at
8:00 p.m. Friends may visit from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be
celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at The Cathedral of the Madeleine Wednesday, December
1st. Committal follows immediately at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Enter at U
Streetabove 5th Avenue. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons.
Published in the Deseret News from 11/28/2004 - 12/1/2004.

Heath, Maegan Nicole
Maegan Nicole Heath  5/17/99 ~ 12/01/02  We little knew that morning; God was
going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went
with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your
love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You're always at our
side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls
us one by one, The chain will link again. We Love and Miss You!!! Love, Mommy
and Daddy
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Hernandez, Elijah
Elijah Hernandez Will be Missed  Our beloved son, Elijah Hernandez, passed
away on November 28, 2004.  Born November 27, 2004, he leaves behind his
parents, Antonio Hernandez and Yecenia McIntire; grandparents, Bernardo
Hernandez and Maria Puerto; and step-brother, Antonio Hernandez. Funeral
services will be Wed., Dec. 1, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home,
4330 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be Tues. from 6-8 p.m. Interment,
Taylorsville Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Jarvis, John W.
John W.Jarvis 10/16/15 ~ 11/28/04  John W. Jarvis, age 89, passed away Sunday,
November 28, 2004 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born in Morning Sun, Iowa, son of
Herrick and Edith Jarvis. He and his loving wife of 52 years, Ila Jarvis were
sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was preceded in
death by his son John Ray Jarvis, and daughters, Linda I. Kresser. He is
survived by his wife, Ila Jarvis, daughters, Nola Perkins, Karen Canchola,
Gail King and son, David Jarvis, as well as several grandchildren and
great-grand-children.  Funeral services will be held Friday, December 3, 2004
at 11:00 a.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, where
friends may call Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday morning
from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. John will be laid to rest in the
Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Lawhon Sr., Lloyd Woods
Lloyd Woods Lawhon, Sr. 1933 ~ 2004  Lloyd passed away on November 29, 2004
from causes related to age. He was born the youngest of six to Marvin and
Roberta Lawhon, Darlington, SC on January 21, 1933.  Survived by son, Lloyd
Jr-Woody Lawhon (Paula) Anchorage, AK; daughters, Dee Gainer (Red) South
Jordan, UT; Danell Parsons (Jay) West Valley City, UT; Melissa McMillan
(Scott) Overton, NV; stepdaughter, Marla Marshall (Jim) Sacramento, CA; 12
grandchildren, 11 great-grand-children; sisters, Edna Rae Covington, Willie
Rie Easterling and brother, Allen Lawhon all of South Carolina. Having been
raised in a small farm community, Lloyd was no stranger to hard work. His
career included farming, machinist, meatpacker and truck driver. He and his
first wife Jackie Crowley Lawhon Curt (Ray), Caldwell, ID moved their family
to Utah in 1958 where he dedicated the next 17 years raising his young family.
In 1975 Lloyd relocated to Sacramento, CA and re-married to Nola Da'Re who
preceded him in death in 1999. His favorite things included fishing, camping,
motorcycle riding and telling tall tales only he could get away with. His sly
little smile and quick wit will be missed and always remembered and cherished
by those who knew and loved him. GOODBYE DAD-REST WELL A special thanks to the
staff at Elderly Manor, Legacy House of Taylorsville and Haven Hospice for
their friendship, support and service. A viewing will be held at the Valley
View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday,
December 2, 2004. Per his request he shall be cremated.
Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2004 - 12/1/2004.

Mathie, Ferrie Arthur
F.A."Matt" Mathie" Red Lead" 10/5/20 ~ 11/29/04After a patient and quiet
struggle with Alzheimer's, Ferrie Arthur Mathie, our wonderful father,
grandfather, brother and uncle, age 84, peacefully passed away.Born in
Huntington, Utah to Robert Marion and Mae Luella Young Mathie. Married
Catherine LuPreal Summerhays, May 10, 1947; later sealed in the Salt Lake
Temple. Graduate of North Emery High School, Class of 1939. Attended Utah
State Agriculture College for two years until the start of World War II.
Enlisted in the Navy Air Corps; later transferred to Army Air Corps as a
tailgunner on B29 bombers. After the war, he began his insurance career at
Occidental Life Ins. He was the founder and CEO of American Protectors
Insurance Company. He truly enjoyed the insurance industry and made it his
career for over 35 years. Dad loved to tell tall tales, his favorite being his
"Lizard Ranch" in Moab where he enjoyed the desert and proudly claimed to have
attended the "Jeep Safari" since its beginning. An active member of the LDS
church where he loved to sing in the choir. Upon retirement he combined his
love for history with his volunteer work as a docent for several local
museums. Volunteered as an advisor at SCORE and was politically active in the
Democratic party.Survived by his sons, Robert (Marita) Mathie, Mark (Becky)
Mathie and his daughter Michelle (Dennis) Baker; 10 grandchildren and three
great-grand-children; sister Jessie Swarin. Preceded in death by the love of
his life and singing partner Catherine "Kay," his sister Maxine and his three
brothers Lewellyn, LaMont and Clive (Bill). Funeral services will be held
Friday, December 3, 2004 at 12 Noon, Foothill 6th Ward Chapel, 2215 E.
Roosevelt Ave (1450 So.) Friends may call at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350
E. 1300 So. Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. and on Friday, one hour prior to the
service. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. A special thanks to the care
givers at Highland Cove and Silverado Senior Living Centers.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2004 - 12/2/2004.

McDaniel, Joyce Teal
Joyce Teal McDaniel 1926 ~ 2004 Our beloved mother and grandmother, Joyce Teal
McDaniel, age 77, passed away Nov 27, 2004 at her daughter's home in Las
Vegas, NV.Born December 5, 1926 in Clio, Alabama to Ellis and Rosa Mae Teal.
Joyce lived in West Valley City, Utah for 42 years where she had many good
friends and neighbors. She was a member of the Salt Lake Christian Center and
a devout Christian who loved God.Survived by her daughters, Rose Mary (Leo)
Kelland, Sharon (Larry) Nygren, Judy Anderson and Teresa Young; son, Doug
(Sherri) McDaniel; grandchildren, Tina (Mike) Richards, Lisa Spencer, Jackie
Leedy, Natalie (Russ) Ravarino, Shea (Arden) Friesen, Dustin (Violetta)
McDaniel, Justin (Sherry) Holladay, Brandon (Kathy) North and ten
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, and
three great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 3, 2004
at 12 Noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 E. 10600 S., Sandy, Utah
where friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Friday
morning, one hour prior to the services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2004 - 12/2/2004.

Olson, Delsa Pearl Adamson
Delsa Pearl Adamson Olson 1913 ~ 2004  Delsa Pearl Adamson Olson, age 91, died
on Monday, November 29, 2004, in Ogden, Utah.  She was born in Carey, Idaho,
July 22, 1913, the daughter of John Robert Adamson and Elna Pearl Stanford.
She attended schools in Idaho, California and Utah. She graduated from Utah
State University in 1936 with a major in Physical Education and minors in
Business and English. She taught High School for two years in Carey, Idaho
where she coached her girls to second place in the Idaho State Basketball
Tournament. She also taught for one year in Park City High School. She married
Ralph D. Olson whom she had met in college. They were married in the Logan
Temple on July 28, 1939. She and Ralph taught at the Washakie Indian School
for six years and then moved to Cache Valley where she continued raising her
family of four children while Ralph remained in education. Then for the next
17 years they lived in the Tongan and Hawaiian Islands where her husband was
an administrator in the LDS Church School System. She has been active in the
LDS Church, as a Teacher, in the presidencies of all the auxiliaries; also as
Chorister, Activity Director, Teacher Trainer, Ward & Stake Dance Director,
Relief Society Visiting Teacher, Temple Worker and Seminary Teacher. She was a
member of D.U.P. and a Certified Graphoanalyst.  Her husband preceded her in
death by three weeks. She is survived by her children: Dallas S. Olson
(Barbara) Atlanta, Georgia, R. Blair Olson (Shirley) Arkadelphia, Arkansas;
Candis Scoville (Wink) Pleasant Grove, Utah; and Kim D. Olson (Sylvia) N.
Ogden, Utah; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Delsa was greatly
loved by her family and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held
Friday, December 3, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East
Center in Logan, Utah. A viewing will be held one hour before the funeral at
the Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family by going to
www.allenhallmortuary.com.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Oveson, LaVonne Houston Tippetts
LaVonne Houston Tippetts Oveson 1915 ~ 2004  LaVonne Houston Tippetts Oveson
died, surrounded by her family, on November 29, 2004 in Roy, Utah. She was
born March 8, 1915 in Lovell, Wyoming to John Cooper Houston and Eliza
Adelaide Asay Houston. She was the twin that remained, her twin brother Lovell
having died in infancy. She married Heber Arnold Tippetts, Sr. on Feb. 1, 1939
in the Salt Lake Temple; he died on Nov. 5, 1946 in Lovell, Wyoming. She
Married Wilford Walter Oveson April 20, 1948 in Manti, Utah; he died Aug. 13,
1983 in Provo, Utah. LaVonne will be remembered for her optimism, her happy
spirit and warm smile. She loved her neighbors and spent her life in service
with them. She taught her children to be good citizens and to take
responsibility for making the world a better place. She imbued them with a
love of the English language. In her last years, she was an example to her
family of poise, patience and unwavering faith.   She is survived by five
children, 20 grandchildren, and 33 great-grand-children. The children are
Heber and Nancy Tippetts of West Jordan; Robert and Beth Tippetts of Riverton;
Bette and Rick Arial of Bountiful; Patricia and Kirk Anderson of Provo, and
Val and Emilee Oveson of  Bountiful. She received her early education in the
Lovell, Wyoming schools, graduating from Lovell High School. She attended the
University of Wyoming and Brigham Young University. She enjoyed the ten years
she applied her skills as a receptionist at the Central Utah Convalescent
Center in Orem. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, serving in most of the organizations, especially Young
Women where she was president in the ward and a counselor in the stake. She
also served in ward and stake Relief Society positions. In 1974, she and
Wilford served in the New York Cumorah Mission. They participated in the Hill
Cumorah Pageant twice, taking the parts of Lehi and Sariah. They served for
ten years as greeters at the Missionary Training Center, called to be a part
of a pilot group for this service. She served with Wilford as an ordinance
worker at the Provo Temple. After Wilford died, she served in the Ohio
Cleveland Mission. In 1989 she was called on a Rehabilitation Service Mission
to the Deseret Industries in Provo.  She honored her ancestors through
lifelong genealogy and temple work. She was also a member of the Daughters of
the Pioneers. She found joy in her membership in Yshara, a returned missionary
group, and the Orem Friends. She was PTA President of Westmore Elementary
School and Lincoln Junior High School. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
December 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeridge Stake Center, 158 East 1100
South, Orem. A visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the
services at the stake center. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to  the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.
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Porter, Nathan David
Nathan David Porter 1921 ~ 2004  FRUIT HEIGHTS - Nathan David Porter, 83,
passed away November 28, 2004 at the Life Care Center in Bountiful, Utah. He
was born on Nov 14, 1921 in Bingham, Utah to Nathan E. and Violet H. Porter.
He grew up in Tooele, Utah and graduated from Tooele High School in 1940. He
joined the U.S. Air Force in March of 1942 and served in World War II, flying
a P-47 as a single engine fighter pilot. He completed 87 missions. Combat
awards include: The Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medals and a Purple Heart.
He retired as a 1st Lieutenant from the U.S. Air Force in March 1966.   He
married his sweetheart Shirley Lee Jackson in Tooele, Utah on April 22, 1946.
They loved to hunt, fish, but most of all travel. He is survived by his wife
Shirley of Fruit Heights; brother, Edson (Veda) Porter, Hurricane, UT; sisters
Ruth Plichta, Tucson, AZ; and Josie Pannunzio, Tooele. Preceded in death by
his parents and sister Berdine. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 3,
2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd.
Friends may call Thurs. from 6-8 p.m. and from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the
service. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family
at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Reynolds, Jelene Ruth
Jelene Ruth Reynolds 1946 ~ 2004  Jelene Ruth Reynolds, 58, passed away Nov.
24, 2004 in Vernal, Utah. Born Jan. 13, 1946 to Albert D. and Ruth Van Horne
Poulsen in Murray, Utah. She fought cancer for 23 years and still managed to
get a bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology and a minor in Criminology
from the University of Utah with honors in 1995,  despite her illness.
Survived by son, Aaron Sinks, Buhle, Idaho; daughters, Kimberly Sinks,
Fillmore, Utah; Wendy Wilkerson, Vernal, UT; 10 grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; mother, Ruth Hitch, Yucaipa, CA; brothers, David A. Poulsen,
Irvine, CA; Gerald C. Poulsen, Loma Linda, CA; James T. Poulsen, Upland, CA;
Christopher Hernandez, Waialua, HI; Alexander Hernandez, Billings, MT;
sisters, Carolyn Lee Moore, San Diego, CA; Melodye Ann Whatley, Norwich, CT.
Funeral services will be held Sat., Dec. 4, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Garden Cove
Ward Chapel, 1925 W. 9000 S. Viewing will be Fri. 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary,
8090 S. State, and Sat., 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Larkin Sunset
Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Roper, Margie Wardle
Margie Wardle Roper 1921 ~ 2004 SOUTH JORDAN - Margie Wardle Roper, 83 died
November 29, 2004 in Riverton, Utah. Born June 5, 1921 in So. Jordan, UT to
Charles Lyman and Orel Ann Holt Wardle. Married Leon Roper Aug. 30, 1947. He
preceded her in death. Margie worked hard all of her life and had been an
employee at American Linen, Deseret Inn, and Fashion Cabinets. She was a
member of the LDS Church, and enjoyed flower gardening and grew many beautiful
roses. She took pride in her home and care of it. The family wishes to give
special thanks to the Riverton Beehive House. Survived By brothers and
sisters, Harold (Louise) Wardle, J. LaCoy Wardle, Rose (Floyd) Burningham, and
Ned (Janet) Wardle, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers and
sister Kenneth, Wendell, Paul and Jean Engstrum.Funeral Services will be held
Fri. at 11:00 a.m. at the South Jordan 9th Ward 2450 W. 10400 So. Friends may
call Thurs. eve. from 6-8 p.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 So. 2200 W.
and on Fri. one hour prior at the church. Interment in the South Jordan
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2004 - 12/2/2004.

San Miguel, Kari Lynn
Kari LynnSanMiguel 1984 ~ 2004  Kari Lynn SanMiguel, 20, our beloved mom,
daughter, and sister, died November 26, 2004. She was born January 7, 1984 in
Salt Lake City, Utah to Johnny and Kay Arlene DeTevis SanMiguel. Kari was a
member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed outdoor activities including camping
and fishing; she also enjoyed going on picnics in American Fork Canyon. Kari
cherished her two sons. Survivors: sons, Jose Miguel Topete and Jorge Enrique
Topete, both West Jordan; boyfriend, Jose Luis Topete; mother, Kay Arlene
SanMiguel, West Valley City; father, Johnny SanMiguel, Salt Lake City;
sisters, Lori Chavez, West Valley City;Brenda Chavez (Robert), St. George;
Mindy SanMiguel, Kearns; brother, Richard Chavez (Michelle), St. George.
Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, December 1, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. in
the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State. Holy Rosary will be recited Tuesday at the
mortuary 7:30 p.m. where friends may call for a viewing from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on
Tuesday. Interment, Sandy City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 11/29/2004 - 12/1/2004.

Stewart, Bertha GeZina
Bertha GeZina Stewart 1920 ~ 2004  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother Bertha returned to her Heavenly Father, peacefully, November
29, 2004, at the age of 84. She was born March 11, 1920, in Ogden, Utah to
Heiko Dallinga and Christina Van Drimmelen. She was the third of five
children. She married her best friend, Floyd S Stewart, on January 10, 1948.
They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on June 15,
1962.  Bertha worked for JC Penney Western Accounting Division for just over
25 years. In her later years she served as a volunteer for Columbus Senior
Center as the Treasurer. Bertha was a member of the LDS Church, which she
loved, and served willingly in many callings. Through her service she was able
to touch many lives. Bertha's family was always her first priority. She shared
some of her many talents by cooking big family dinners, crocheting afghans,
and making quilts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the
anchor to our family.  She is survived by her loving husband, Floyd; children,
Thomas (Janese) and Karen (Kenneth) Snook; grandchildren, Rachelle, Sondra,
Jennifer, Paul, Kimberly, and Jerrin; four great-grandchildren, and brothers,
Heiko "Ike" Dallinga Jr., and John "Jack" R. (Wanda) Dallinga. Preceded in
death by her sisters, Catherine Bradshaw and Shirley Tyler, and sister-in-law,
Carma Dallinga.  Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 3rd, 2 p.m. at
Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Thurs.
evening from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and one hour prior to services.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Sturdevant, Joy Draper
Joy Draper Sturdevant "Lord's Angel"  BLUFFDALE, UTAH- Joy Draper Sturdevant,
age 67, was born February 4, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She passed away on
November 28, 2004, at her home after a valiant battle with cancer. She was the
adopted daughter of Neal and Alvretta Draper, (her aunt) when her mother Eva
Joy Shay died in childbirth. As a child Joy grew up with one hundred percent
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church attendance, and attended
grade school in Redmond, Utah and high school in  Salina, Utah. Joy married
Gary F. Sturdevant August 20, 1954, in Redmond, Utah. Gary was riveted to Joy
and Joy was riveted to Gary the first time they met. She became his angel. Joy
was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved having
her family gathered together around her. Joy was adored by all who knew her.
She enjoyed spending time and playing with her grandchildren and
great-grand-daughters. Traveling and cruising were her favorite pastimes. Joy
served in many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in
the Crescent 1st Ward. She always enjoyed the young children, and served in
the Cub Scout program for 34 years where she was awarded the Silver Beaver.
Joy is survived by her husband of 50 years, two sons Dent (G.D.) Alpine,
Wyoming and Keith (Janice) Draper, Utah; grandson Charles (Monica) with two
great-granddaughters Jamie and Brittney, Draper, Utah; and granddaughter
Audrey attending college in Manhattan, New York; sisters Louie (Bry) Sorensen,
Salt Lake City, UT; Frances Jensen, Sterling, UT; brother Don (Amy) Draper,
Sacramento, CA. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to her many
lifelong friends, Crescent 1st Ward friends, and new friends in the Bluffdale
4th Ward. Please make contributions to the American Cancer Society. Friends
and family may call Friday, December 3rd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the
Jenkins-Soffe South Valley at 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 S.) South
Jordan, UT. Funeral services will be held in the Bluffdale 4th Ward Chapel,
14400 S. 1700 W., Dec. 4th at 12:00 noon with a viewing one hour prior to
service. Interment will be at the Crescent Cemetery, 11105 So. State Sandy,
Utah.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Sudoko, Taro
Taro Sudoko 1922 ~ 2004 Taro Sudoko, loving husband, father, and grandfather,
passed away on November 29, 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He was born on
February 9, 1922, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and was raised in Stockton,
California. He and his wife Nobue (Nancy) were married June 13, 1948, and
resided in Salt Lake City. Taro cherished his many friendships which he easily
made with his gracious manners and outgoing disposition. An avid gardener and
fisherman, he loved the outdoors. He worked for more than 30 years at
Poehlmann Hatchery until he sold his interest in the company. He then worked
for O.C. Tanner Company managing their grounds and nurseries until he retired
in 1993 at the age of 71. Taro is survived by his wife, Nobue (Nancy); their
three children, Kathleen Logan, Carol (Dave) Houston, and Neil Sudoko; four
grandchildren, Darren Logan, Erik Logan, Chelcey Houston and Alex Houston.
Also survived by one brother, Jun (May) Sudoko. Preceded in death by his
parents, three sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held Friday,
December 3rd, 11:00 a.m., at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A
viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to
funeral services. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in
Taro's name to Mt. Olympus JACL, c/o National JACL Credit Union, 242 S. 400
E., SLC, UT 84110.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Van Leeuwen, Annie Taylor
Annie Taylor  Van Leeuwen 1915 ~ 2004  Our sweet, loving mother, grandmother,
sister, aunt and friend Annie Taylor Van Leeuwen passed away surrounded by her
family Nov 29, 2004.  What a glorious reunion she is having with loved ones
who preceded her in death, particularly her husband Albert; her son, Carl; and
her parents and siblings.  Annie was born June 2, 1915 in St. Catherines,
Ontario, Canada to James Taylor and Annie Earnshaw Taylor. Her early years
were spent in Ogden, Utah; and as a teen she attended and graduated from South
High School in Salt Lake City; keeping close ties with her girlfriends from
school, she spent over 70 years getting together with them on a monthly basis
to do lunch and GAB!!! Annie married her sweetheart Albert C. Van Leeuwen
March 5, 1933. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt
Lake Temple. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, she spent her life serving in many different callings. Annie's
happiest times in her life were spent serving her children and grandchildren.
She was always there to help her family and friends in any way needed. She was
generous to all.  She is survived by her son, Neil R. Van Leeuwen (Joan),
Manti; daughters, Jane V. Pascoe (Dale), Salt Lake City; Joan V. Robison
(John), Bountiful; daughter-in-law, Virginia Van Leeuwen, West Jordan; 22
grandchildren, and 58 great-grandchildren; sister, Clara Jensen, CA; brother,
James Taylor, Hawaii. Preceded in death by her husband and best friend,
Albert; son, Carl; sisters, Alice Voight and Edna Davis; brother, Elmer
Taylor. We would like to express our gratitude to all of those who gave loving
care to our mother during her last few months of life, especially the staff at
Wentworth Care Center, Highland Care Center and Hospice. We feel blessed to
have had you in her service. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 3,
2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lincoln Heights Ward, 601 East Mansfield (3117 S.).
Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary,
260 East South Temple, and Friday at the ward from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment,
Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

White, Kalli
Kalli White 10/16/04 ~ 11/29/04  Kalli, thank you for letting us have the
opportunity to meet you and see your beautiful, feisty, strong spirit. We will
always love you and look forward to the day we see you again. She is survived
by her parents, Jeff and Tia White and big brother, Karter and numerous loving
grandparents, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec.
2, 2004 at 12:00 noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1950 East, Sandy,
where friends may call one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers
donations will be accepted for Kalli's in the Jeffrey A. White family account,
at Mountain America Credit Union.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Worthen, Jeremy Louis
Jeremy Louis Worthen 1976 ~ 2004  Jeremy Louis Worthen, 27, of Salt Lake City,
died Sunday night November 28, 2004 of cardiac arrest. Jeremy was born on
December 7, 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Leroy Worthen and Norma
Kiszka. He lived for two years in Grants, New Mexico, and three years in
Kenedy, Texas before arriving in Vernal where he lived for 19 years. He
graduated from Uintah High School with the class of 1995 and attended The
College of Eastern Utah in Price. While in high school he enjoyed playing in
the band and swimming on the swim team. Jeremy married Tiffany Brockelbank
(Eaton) of Vernal and they had one son. They later divorced and Jeremy moved
to Salt Lake City. Jeremy was always interested in computers, how they worked,
how to program them, and most of all, playing games on them. He would look far
and wide to find the challenge of a new game. He also loved music of all
kinds. He would spend hours just sitting and letting the music flow over him
and then he would try to explain how he was lost in the music. He is survived
by two sisters and two brothers, Lori Caha of Lincoln, Nebraska; Brandi
Worthen of Vernal; Cody Worthen of Vernal; and Tyemen Worthen of Vernal. He is
also survived by his son, Joseph Lee Worthen of Salt Lake City and his parents
Leroy Worthen of Vernal and Norma Smart of Kenedy, Texas.  He was loved by
all. He would do anything to help everyone he knew. He has an empty place in
our lives and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary
in Vernal, Utah. Friends and family may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
December 1, 2004 and one hour prior to services at the Mortuary. Burial will
be located at the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of
Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.

Zumwalt, LaVaughn Irene Smith
LaVaughn Irene Smith Zumwalt 1928 ~ 2004  LaVaughn Irene Smith Zumwalt, born
July 11, 1928 in Murray, Utah to Robert Richard Smith and Elsie Winifred
Farey, passed away November 26th, 2004 surrounded by her loving family.
Married William LeRoy Zumwalt April 30th, 1949, after a two week romance that
lasted 55 years. She had an extensive garden full of flowers, was an avid
reader and loved puzzles of all kinds. Survived by husband; children, Patricia
(Darrell) Rees, David Zumwalt; grandchildren, Darren Wilcock, Troy Rees, Brook
(Robert) Church, Eryn Zumwalt; brother, Norman (Joyce) Eastwood; sisters,
Thelma (Wayne) Walton, Mary Beverly (John) Bernardo, Elaine (Kay) Christensen.
Graveside services Friday, Dec. 3rd, 11 a.m. at the Larkin Sunset Gardens,
1950 E. 10600 So. in Sandy. Funeral Directors Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2004.