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Benjamin, Gail
Gail Benjamin 1951 ~ 2004  Some lights are temporary. Some lessen the dark,
giving protection to all those around them from the night. Others illuminate
life's steps. A few are the very "light at the end of the tunnel," answering
needs with hope, courage and life's possibilities. These special lights never
go out. Their reflections are endless, imbuing each new heir with the power to
be successful and fulfilled. Gail Benjamin was all of these.  She was born
January 14, 1951 in Queens, New York and passed away December 4, 2004 after a
heroic three-year battle with breast cancer.  Gail befriended coworkers and
students around the country as she worked with college admission staffs to
become positive, life-changing forces in the lives of their students. She was
a mentor, a model, but most of all a devoted friend giving of her time and
talents to make a difference through education to benefit tens of thousands.
At the time of her death, Gail was a Vice-President of Admissions for
Corinthian Colleges, a group of some 130 colleges.  Gail's mission in life, to
promote the growth and happiness of those around her, did not stop in the
classroom. With and through her husband, Arthur, she was active in the
community advancing such causes as Career College Foundation, Image Reborn, LA
Film School Foundation, No More Homeless Pets, Pasadena Pops Symphony, Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, The American Heart Association Walk-A-Thon,
The American Lung Association Night With The Stars, The Butterfly Effect
Foundation, The Hugh O'Brien Youth Organization, Unity, Utah Workforce
Services, Wasatch Humane Society, and Women Beyond Cancer. In honor of the
unrelenting work she and Arthur had performed to make the Living Planet
Aquarium a reality at the Gateway Mall, on May 21, 2004 the aquarium was named
in her honor, the Gail Benjamin Aquarium Experience. Memories make of us much
of who we are and having a bright light like Gail in one's life dispels the
gloom and gives hope for a brighter future. Her light will continue to
illuminate untold numbers, as well as all of her family.  She is survived by
her husband,  Arthur; son, Joey (Lindsey); grandchildren, Savannah and
Zachary; mother, Betty Lorber and brother, Saul (Harriet) Lorber. Gail was
preceded in death by her father, Murray Lorber. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, December 8, in the LDS chapel at 9880 S. 3100 E. at 3:00 p.m.
Interment will be at the Granite Cemetery, 2985 E. 9800 S. All who knew of
Gail or were touched by her in any way are welcome. Memorial donations may be
made to The Living Planet Aquarium, 522 S. 400 W. Suite 200, SLC, Utah 84101.
Flowers may be sent to Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, Salt Lake
City who is providing the services.  
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Criddle, Ethel Fern Allan
Ethel Fern Allan Criddle 1926 ~ 2004  KAYSVILLE   Ethel Fern Allan Criddle,
78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at her home, surrounded
by a grateful and loving family.   Ethel was born on Aug. 5, 1926 in Murray,
Utah to Joseph William III and Ethel Leona Allan. Ethel spotted the love of
her life, Nevin Criddle, when he rode his old white horse, proudly past her
home in Kaysville, Utah. They were united eternally, in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple, on October 14, 1948. They spent most of their married life in
Kaysville, where they raised seven children. Ethel was educated in Murray,
Utah, where she graduated from Murray High School in 1945. During her married
life, she had many jobs outside the home, including Census Taker and school
lunch worker. She also worked for 11 years at the LDS Church Distribution
Center. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and held many positions within the church, including: Den Mother, Guide Patrol
Leader, Sunday School teacher, Relief Society teacher and secretary, Primary
teacher and Visiting teacher.  She also served an LDS Church Service  Mission,
with her husband, Nevin, at the LDS Employment Center. Mom enjoyed her
membership in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and the time she spent with
the many friends she had in that organization.  Mother was an immaculate
housekeeper and homemaker. Everyone was made to feel welcome in her home.  Her
children's friends always loved spending time at the Criddle home.  Mom also
enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cooking many wonderful meals and homemade treats
for her large family. We can still smell her homemade bread. Among her other
hobbies, mom also tried her hand at painting and artwork. She produced a few
paintings that we treasure very much. She was also a good story-teller, and
often amused us with her tales. Mother very much enjoyed going for rides in
the mountains. Ethel is survived by her husband, Nevin, and seven children:
sons, Van (Kathy) Criddle, Eugene, OR; Craig (Jo Ann) Criddle, Hooper; Monte
(Judy) Criddle, Ogden; Jeff (Emmy) Criddle, Layton; Kelly (Jeri) Criddle,
Syracuse; daughters Cindy (Mike) Petersen, Layton; and Christine (Jodie)
Mason, Eugene, OR. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren, 29
great-grandchildren, and one sister, Alta Ahlquist, Salt Lake City. She was
preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters, and one
grandchild. We express our thanks to the wonderful staff of IHC Hospice of
Ogden, and to Doctors Sherry Brunker and John Wood for their care and support
over the last few months. Their support and assistance made this difficult
time a little easier to bear. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December
9, 2004  at 11:00 a.m., at the Kaysville Brookhaven Chapel, 190 North Country
Lane (2nd North and 13th East). Friends may call Wednesday, December 8, from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main, and
from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment,
Kaysville City Cemetery.   e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Daniels, Norman Leslie
Norman Leslie Daniels 1917 ~ 2004  Our loving husband, father, grandfather,
and friend, Norman Leslie  Daniels, age 86, passed away Dec. 4, 2004 in a
local hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Norman was born Dec. 24, 1917 in
Cumberland #2, WY; the son of John and Emma Christina Anderson Daniels. He
married Bertha Ada Kendall on Oct. 2, 1947, in the Logan LDS Temple. Norman
worked 31 years for the Utah State Tax Commission as Miscellaneous Tax
Supervisor, and another three years at Valley Bank and Trust. He was a life
member of the Sons of Utah Pioneers. He was an active member of the LDS Church
serving as Ward Clerk under three bishops. He and his wife, Bertha, served a
two-year mission at the Central Park Ward. They had many trips together after
he retired. As a young man, he served his country in the Army during World War
II. He was very active in politics and in service to people. He loved
traveling around in his red truck.  Norman is survived by his wife of 57
years, Bertha, two sons, Paul N. Daniels, (Jeanette), Garth K Daniels, ten
grandchildren, brother, Russell, (Omeara), and two sisters, Yvonne Jackson and
Vivian Haesley. He was preceded in death by two infant daughters and one
infant son, his parents, John and Emma Daniels, one brother, Johnny and a
sister,  Margaret.  The family expresses thanks to the caring staff at Salt
Lake Regional Medical Center. We loved Norman and will miss him, but know he
is in a better place. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 9,
2004, at 11 a.m. at the Rosecrest 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 3101 S. 2300 E., Salt
Lake City, Utah. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the
Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., and at the church on Thursday morning from
9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Condolences may be emailed to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Drury, Evelyn Jager
Evelyn Jager Drury 1921 ~ 2004  Evelyn Jager Drury, 83, passed away December
6, 2004 at her home in Kaysville, Utah.  Evelyn was born October 9, 1921 in
Salt Lake City, Utah To Tryntje and Arjen Jager.  She was preceded in death by
her husband, Benedict Drury; brothers, Harry and Arjen Jager and her twin
brother, Edward; sister, Rose Ash and grandchild, Thayne Drury. She is
survived by her dear sister, Clara Boulton; brothers, Alma and Arthur; her
children, Lawrence Drury(Sharon Gleed), Sandra Delaney (Gordan) and Kathleen
Scarbrough (Dan). She had 12 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; one
great-great- granddaughter and Luke, her cat that she adored. Evelyn was very
involved in the LDS Church and served in many capacities including a mission
with her sister Clara to Tampa, Florida. She strived diligently to fulfill all
of the directions in her Patriarchal Blessing and spent many hours in temple
work and genealogy research. She was an excellent homemaker, a beautiful
seamstress and quilter. She spent many hours visiting and comforting friends
and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the Kaysville
1st Ward Tabernacle, 200 W. Center St. Friends may call Wednesday evening from
6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main and Thursday
morning at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment-Bountiful City
Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Ekker, Elora Maxfield
Elora Maxfield Ekker 1918 ~ 2004  HANKSVILLE- Elora Maxfield Ekker, 86, of
Hanksville, Utah, passed away December 4, 2004, in Richfield.  She was born
January 14, 1918, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Everett Elijah and Elizabeth
Webster Maxfield. She married Riter Ekker on June 19, 1933, in Price UT. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. He preceded her in
death on June 16, 1997. Elora was a member of the LDS church where she served
in many capacities. She was active in the community and served on the Wayne
County Beautification Committee. She loved to quilt and spend time in her
yard. She was a great cook and was known for her homemade pies. She loved her
family and enjoyed being with them. She is survived by her children, Gary R.
(Maedell) Ekker, Green River; Everett (Karla) Ekker, Price; Don (Judy) Ekker,
South Jordan; Phyllis (Morris) Blackburn, Emery; Jay (Joanne) Ekker, Green
River; and Kerry (Tina) Ekker, Richfield; 28 grandchildren; 65 great-grand
children; 14 great-great-grand children; and brother, Raymond Maxfield. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Riter; son, James; daughter, Sadie;
grandson, Evan; great-grandson, Grant; parents; and sister-in-law, Leda
Maxfield. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10, 2004, at 1:00
p.m. in the Hanksville LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the ward chapel in
Hanksville from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Hanksville
Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield,
Salina and Gunnison. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuaty.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Evans, Robert Cody
Robert Cody Evans "Bobby's Gone Racing"  Robert Cody Evans, 27, passed away
Dec. 3, 2004 in Sandy, Utah.  He was born Nov. 16, 1977 in Murray, Utah.
Married Melissa Brown in Las Vegas, NV on Oct. 10, 1998. He worked for Sonic
Hearing Aid, and then for Coca-Cola for four years. He was a major Winston
/Nextel Cup race fan, and vice president of WDA Dart Association. He enjoyed
bowling, fishing, singing karaoke, and helping with the March of Dimes Haunted
House. Devoted Dale Sr. and Jr. Earnhardt fan, and collected memorabilia.
Survived by wife, Melissa; children, Robert Austin Cole Evans and Sydney Renee
Evans; parents, Robin Evans Breeding and Frank Charles Gunnuscio; aunt,
Elizabeth Ann Evans and family; and uncle, Don "Bud" Evans and family.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Robert J. and Pat  Evans. Graveside
services will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the South Jordan
City Cemetery, 10650 South 1055 West. Friends may call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at
Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Feichko, Caroline Eftehia Fasselin
Caroline Eftehia Fasselin Feichko 8/4/1945 ~ 12/4/2004  Caroline, a resident
of Bountiful, Utah, moved on to Heaven after a long battle with cancer.  She
was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Born
in Price, Utah to Zina LaReata Winder and George Fasselin, Sr. and raised by
Zina and Clifford Earl Tabor.  Survived by her mother and siblings, George Jr.
(Gloria) Fasselin, Elsie (Kerry) Ware, Bonnie (Kevin) Axelgard, Chad (Debbie)
Tabor. She married Jimmy Blair Feichko May 15, 1965, later solemnized in the
Salt Lake Temple, May 15, 1975. Children: Angel (Gian) Glesch, Regina (Cliff)
Hokanson, Jasemaurice (Annette) Feichko, Jadegan (Maria) Feichko, Jarum
(Staci) Feichko. Grandchildren: Jascka, Ashkeya, MaiaDae, Sasha, Ariana,
Matthew. Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Bountiful 36th Ward Chapel, 102 E. 1400 S. Friends may call Wed.
evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North
Main and Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the
service. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Groberg, Delbert Valentine
Delbert Valentine Groberg 1906 ~ 2004    Delbert V. Groberg, 98, passed away
at home in Idaho Falls on December 5, 2004.  He was born February 14, 1906, in
Idaho Falls, Idaho, to John Enoch and Maude Elizabeth Brunt Groberg. At age
three, after the loss of both parents, he was welcomed into the home of his
aunt and uncle, Mattie and Charles Groberg, in Farr West, Weber County, Utah.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the
eastern United States then attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah,
where he met his future wife, Jennie Holbrook. They were married in the Salt
Lake Temple on June 11, 1930. They had been married  nearly 74 years when she
passed away March 25, 2004. They are the parents of 11 children, all born and
reared in Idaho Falls. He served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints as bishop of the Third Ward, member of the South Idaho Falls Stake high
council, and stake patriarch. He was president of the Idaho Falls LDS temple
from 1975 to 1980.  Following that service he wrote and published The Idaho
Falls Temple: The First LDS Temple in Idaho.  Delbert founded the D.V. Groberg
Company in 1929. He became president of the Idaho Falls Real Estate Board and
of the Idaho Real Estate Association, Idaho Realtor of the Year, a chairman of
the Idaho Real Estate Commission, and vice-president of the National
Association of Realtors. In the early 1930's, when work was scarce, he decided
to research the titles of the city lots on the banks of the Snake River which
later became the site of the Idaho Falls LDS temple. His interest in real
estate found its fullest expression in property appraising. He was the first
in southern Idaho to receive the professional designation from the American
Institute of Real Estate Appraisers (MAI) which awarded him a lifetime
membership. He was the founding president of its southern Idaho chapter. He
joined with others to found the KID Broadcasting Corporation, the Land Title
Company, and the Bank of Commerce. He and Jennie were honored pioneers of the
Bonneville County Historical Society and represented Bonneville County as
Grand Marshals at the Idaho Centennial in Boise in 1990. He was also inducted
into the Idaho Hall of Fame. He served as president or chairman of the Chamber
of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, Selective Service Board and the United Way.  He was
chairman of the Bonneville Bicentennial Commission which coordinated the local
celebration of the 200th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence and
the United States Constitution. He was given the Idaho 7th District Bar
Association Liberty Bell Award, the BYU Alumni Service to Family Award, and
the Presidential Citation Award from Brigham Young University.                 
    He is survived by his children: Mary Jane Fritzen; Richard H. (Ronda)
Groberg (currently serving an LDS mission in Finland); Joseph H. (Jeanne)
Groberg; Lewis H. (Marie) Groberg; and  George H. (Bonnie) Groberg, all of
Idaho Falls; Julia (Robert) Blair of Provo, Utah; John H. (Jean) Groberg of
Bountiful, Utah; David H. (Lorraine) Groberg of Sierra Vista, Arizona; Delbert
H. (Sharon) Groberg of Salt Lake City, Utah; Elizabeth (Barry) Stratton of
Auburn, Washington; and Gloria (Jon) Hubble of Woodland, California; 64
grandchildren, 116 great-grand children, and one great-great grandchild.
Preceded in death by his wife, his brother LeRoi B. Groberg, and his sister
Maude G. Neeley. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 9, at 12:00 noon
at the Idaho Falls LDS Stake Center, 1155  East 1st Street, Idaho Falls, with
Bishop Mark Richardson of the Idaho Falls 16th Ward officiating. The family
will meet with friends Wednesday 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 
North Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls, and from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the
church. Burial, Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home,
P. O. Box 51434, Idaho Falls, ID 83405-1434.   Phone (208) 522-2751. FAX (208)
522-5413.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Haight, Ruby Olson
Ruby Olson Haight 1910  ~  2004  Ruby Olson Haight, loving, gracious and
devoted wife to the late Elder David B. Haight of the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away Sunday,
December 5, 2004, of causes incident to age.  Born in Fairview, Utah, on April
28, 1910, Sister Haight was 94 years of age. Sister Haight was the youngest of
11 children born to Peter and Christena Maria Larsen Olson. All have preceded
her in death. Her graciousness to everyone, combined with a sweet spirit of
kindness and love, left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Elder and
Sister Haight provided an exemplary marriage during their almost 74 years
together. It could be characterized as one of those old-fashioned romances
where there was a twinkle in each other's eyes and a holding of hands on every
occasion where they were together. Their lengthy marriage represented a
historical record for any apostle during this dispensation. One could not be
around Sister Haight without being uplifted and feeling a spirit of the Savior
in her presence. Sister Haight and her dear husband, David, lived a rather
remarkable and exciting life.  Her father died when she was one, and at age
eight the family moved from Fairview, Utah to Salt Lake City. She was a
classmate at LDS High School with Gordon B. Hinckley, who later became
President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Haight met
his future wife at a school dance while she was attending the University of
Utah. The courtship proved to be a bit of a challenge for Elder Haight, since
other young men were also seeking her hand. But David persevered, and their
life together became legendary. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on
September 4, 1930, and honeymooned at Lake Tahoe shortly thereafter. It was
during this trip in their new 1929 Model A Ford where Elder Haight often
commented on speeding across the desert at 100 miles an hour --- 30 miles
straight ahead and 70 miles an hour up and down. The Haights lived in Utah and
Illinois before settling in Palo Alto, California, where Sister Haight
assisted her husband in the hardware business. He served concurrently as Mayor
of the City, as well as Palo Alto Stake President. Later they moved to Utah
when Elder Haight was called to be an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve in
1970 and as an Apostle in 1976. Sister Haight was always at her husband's side
but nevertheless was a powerful influence for good to not only her three
children, but her 18 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren. They all adored
her.  She served in many ward and stake callings, including membership on the
Primary General Board. Sister Haight is survived by her two sons: David Bruce,
Jr. (Angela) and Robert Peter (Dorothy), one daughter, Karen Christena
Huntsman (Jon).  Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, at 1:00 p.m.
at the Salt Lake Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 Wasatch Dr, Salt Lake City,
Utah. There will be no viewing before the services. Interment will take place
immediately thereafter at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, beside her beloved
David. Arrangements are under the direction of Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South
Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. The family wishes to express their love and
gratitude to Carmela Ghersi for her tender love in caring for mother and
father during these last two years.  
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Hawkins, Matthew Edward
Matthew Edward Hawkins 1967 ~2004  Matthew Edward Hawkins passed away in his
sleep, following an accident on Dec. 4, 2004 at the home of his parents Ted
and Jane Hawkins. He was born on Jan. 10, 1967. He graduated from Skyline High
School and the University of Utah where he played on both golf teams. He
served an LDS mission to Ireland where he developed a great love for the
people and the country, returning three more times to visit. Matt was a
business partner in Hawkins and Associates for 15 years. He had many interests
he pursued with passion and dedication; particularly his love for falconry,
fly fishing and fly tying. His dog Cole, his horses and a large variety of
barn animals were a great source of pleasure to him. He enjoyed riding his
horses at the top of Millcreek Canyon where he fished, jogged and explored as
a young man. Writing poetry and children's stories were also enjoyable to him.
He was a long distance open water swimmer where he excelled competitively. 
Matt's love and devotion to his Heavenly Father was an example to us all and
his personal testimony was a great strength to him and those who loved him.
Relationships and family were all important to Matt. He was gentle and
sensitive with a generous and loving heart. He had a special gift for
listening and perceiving the needs of others. His passing leaves a great void
in the lives of all who loved him. Matt is survived by his parents, brother
Zachary Adam; sisters, Jennifer Gardner (Bret) and Emily Hawkins Marcus
(Todd); grandfather, Gene Openshaw; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and
friends who loved him. He particularly loved his nieces, Lauren, Whitney and
Marron Gardner. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 12:45 on Friday,
Dec. 10th at the Mt. Olympus North Stake Center, 4176 Adonis Drive, with
services beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park at 3401 S. Highland Drive.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Hayes, Richard D.
Richard D. Hayes "Gone Fishin" Corrected service date  Funeral services will
be Wednesday December 8, 2004, 12 noon at the Butler 1st Ward, 2695 East 7000
South. Friends may call at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. Tuesday
December 7, 2004, from 6-8 p.m. and the day of from 11-11:45 a.m. at the
church. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Hogan, Louise Howard
Louise Howard Hogan 1911 - 2004  WOODS CROSS-Louise Howard Hogan, age 93, died
Monday, December 6, 2004 in Salt Lake City.  Born Aug. 8, 1911, the daughter
of Samuel C. and Melissa Hatch Howard. Married Raymond Hyrum Hogan, Feb. 16,
1929. He died June 7, 1975.  Survived by one son, Jerrold Ray Hogan, St.
George; two daughters, Mary Louise Bean (Lee L.), Bountiful and Helen Hogan of
Woods Cross; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and numerous
great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by sisters: Sylvia L. Anderson,
Afton Hardy, Nina Gerber and Vera Williams; one brother, Ross H. Howard; and
grandson, Randy Hogan. She was a member of the Woods Cross LDS 1st Ward her
entire life; active in Relief Society, Daughters of Utah Pioneers, serving the
Davis County Chapter, as well as President of Camp Eutaw. Many learned from
her character and courage - both in her living and her dying. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Woods Cross 1st Ward
Chapel, 2064 South 800 West. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00
p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Thursday
morning from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.
Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.  Thanks to LDS Hospital, 8th Floor East and
Palliative Care Unit.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to
the Utah Food Bank, 1025 S. 700 W., SLC, 84104. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Jensen, Rese' Snyder
Rese' Snyder Jensen 1956 ~ 2004  REDMOND, UTAH - On December 3, 2004, our
beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Rese' Jensen, was taken
from us after a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer. Rese' spent the
last years of her life trying to make everyone else's life better.  She was
born June 14, 1956 in Salt Lake City, a daughter of Frank "Bud" and Chelle
Swasey Snyder. She spent most of her childhood in Altamont, Utah.  She married
Neal Richard Jensen on September 10, 1973 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They made
their home there until 1978 when they moved to Redmond, Utah.  She returned to
school to finish her education in 1993. By 1999 she had received a Bachelors
degree from Utah State University.  Rese' loved doing many things. She was
employed by Snow College as the Talent Search Coordinator for North Sevier
High and Middle Schools. She spent many hours with the children, helping them
prepare for college life. She also enjoyed sewing, camping, and caring for her
pet pigs.  Her three granddaughters, Lolly, Pokey and Scooter, were the love
of her life and she spent hours just playing with them.  Rese' is survived by
her husband of 31 years, Neal (Boobie), children: Adam Jensen and April
(Justus) Norcross, three grandchildren: Cydnee, Porshca and Courtnee Norcross,
all of Redmond; also her parents, Frank Snyder of Salina and Chelle Snyder of
Murray; sisters, Debbie, Kaye Lynn and Tammy, and numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.  Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 12
Noon in the Redmond Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Redmond LDS
Ward Chapel, Thursday morning after 10:00 a.m. Rese' will be greatly missed by
everyone that she knew and she will be in our hearts forever.  "But of all
these friends and lovers,  There is no one that compares with you.  In my
life, I loved you more"  -In My Life- The Beatles Love, Boobie
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Lower, Ronald Val
Ronald Val Lower GOOD TO GO   Ronald Val Lower, 51, left this world Dec. 4,
2004 with family by his side at his home in Layton, Utah.  Born March 5, 1953
in Logan, Utah to Val and Marlene Baker Lower. He received his degree in
accounting from Utah State University and was a licensed CPA. He worked for
the Defense Contract Audit Agency for 20 years, most recently as a Financial
Advisor at Hill Air Force Base. Ron loved his job and the people that he
worked with. When asked how he was on any given day his response was always,
Good to Go !  Faced with many health challenges during his lifetime, Ron never
complained nor gave up the fight. He was thankful for the support and love
that his family and friends gave him during these times. Married Sherrrie
Gibbs 1975, later divorced. Proud and loving father of Nicole Bucket Lower
Anderson. Ron achieved his most cherished title of Grandpa this past March
with the birth of little Jaxon Ron Anderson, his first grandchild. Ron enjoyed
time spent with family and friends. He loved to play Black Jack and treasured
the great times spent with his good friend Gary Porter at the tables. He was
an avid cyclist and valued his time spent on the two wheels he dubbed as Third
Chance signifying his third chance at life after receiving his second kidney
transplant from his sister Launa. (The first from his loving mother, 30 years
prior). Ron loved music and playing the guitar. If there was a karaoke machine
nearby, Ron was sure to have control of the microphone and entertained
everyone with his great voice.   Ron and I were married on May 24, 2000 in
Bountiful, Utah. He was the husband that every woman dreams of having kind,
loving, compassionate and caring, to say the least. It was not uncommon for my
single girlfriends to bring their dates by for Ron to meet and obtain his
feedback often referred to as Ron's Stamp of approval before moving forward. 
Survived by his loving wife, Francie, daughter, Nicole Lower Anderson and
husband, Joedy, step-son, Anthony Halverson and wife Jenny, step-daughter,
Monica Halverson, grandson, Jaxon Ron Anderson, mother and father, Marlene and
Bill Pitcher, Val and Gwen Lower, mother and father-in-law, Raymond Lopez and
Marge Lopez, five sisters, Patty and Clyde Smith, Brenda and Kevin Maughan,
Valene and Phil Naegle, Launa and Kevin Leishman and Nancy Sclieper, numerous
aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his grandparents,
brother-in-law, nephew and niece.  Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 9,
2004 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Rd. Friends
and family may call Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and Thurs. from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the
mortuary.  Special thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Clinic and the dedicated
staff of Vista Hospice, Leslie and Tammy, words can never express the
appreciation for the compassion and care you gave Ron during his last few
hours on this earth.  e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Mair, Rex Wayne
Rex Wayne Mair 1926 ~ 2004  HEBER CITY - Rex Wayne Mair age 78 passed away
December 5, 2004 at his home in Heber City following a struggle with a lung
disease.  Born July 28, 1926 to Alan F. and Robena Burt Mair. Married Lucille
Dunn (deceased), Birdie Sweat Bird Mair (deceased), and Betty Jean Dreizler
Clyde (deceased). Rex attended Wasatch High School and retired from "The
Minning Company" and Heber City Public Works. Served his country in the U.S.
Navy in World War II. He loved the mountains East of Heber City, spending much
of his time with his dad herding sheep, hunting, and fishing. He also enjoyed
his art hobbies, pencil sketching and wood carving, as well as camping. Member
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a high priest and a
faithful home teacher for many years. Survived by three sons and three
daughters, Raymond (Edna) Bird, Margie (Calvin) Clyde, Robert (Pat) Bird, Tom
(Sanna) Bird, Judy Ann Mair, and Gaylynn "Pickle" Mair. One sister and three
brothers, Bernice Finnegan, Les (Verlene) Mair, Doug (Josie) Mair, Robert
(Annette) Mair, twenty seven grandchildren, seventy two great grandchildren
and six great, great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and three
spouses, one daughter, Lois Bird Mair, two sons, Frank Bird and Russell Bird
and three grandsons. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.
at Heber 4th Ward Chapel, 176 W. 500 S. Heber City. Friends and family may
call on Wednesday form 6-8 p.m. at Olpin - Hoopes Funeral Home, and Thursday
one hour prior to services at the LDS church. Interment will be in the Heber
City Cemetery.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Manson, Frances Brimhall
Frances Brimhall Manson 1918 ~ 2004  Fran died Dec. 5, 2004 in Salt Lake.  She
was born July 26, 1918 in Magna, Utah to Delbert Claude and Martha Reynolds
Brimhall. Fran's siblings were Josephine, Edna, Creed, Martha and Karl. She
married Jerry Manson April 4th, 1938. Together they had four children, Jan,
Jerry, Kath and Jim.  Private services will be held.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Roper, Marden Delos
Marden Delos Roper 1917 ~ 2004  Marden Delos Roper, 86, passed away Dec. 5,
2004 at home.  Born Dec. 18, 1917 in Provo, Utah to Howard and Louisa Roper.
Married Adrienne Bergman, July 9, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Marriage
solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, June 29, 1940.  Army Veteran World War
II and Korean Conflict. Active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints holding many positions. Worked for the University Printing Co. and the
Newspaper Agency. Survived by wife, two daughters: Mardrene Robinson, Marianne
(Richard) Van Beekum, eight grand-children, 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the Winder 8th
Ward, 1361 E. 4000 S. Friends and family may call at the Holladay Cottonwood
Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Dr. Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and at the ward Thurs. from
9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens.  
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Rugg, Kevin Melvin
Kevin Melvin Rugg Loving Father  Kevin Melvin Rugg, age 31, died Dec. 5, 2004
in West Valley City.  Born Sept. 4, 1973, in Granada Hills, California, a son
of Raymond Jozef and Karen D. Stewart Rugg. Kevin loved his son and daughter -
"his little princess" - and his nieces and nephews. He idolized his mom and
Aunt Sharon and Uncle Steve. He loved everybody, he missed his Aunt Doreen.
Kevin had a big heart and was very giving. He loved to tinker with
electronics. Survived by his fianc‚ Denise Romrell; children Kevin Chancey
Owen Rugg and Mystie Romrell; parents of Kearns; grandparents: Raymond William
Rugg of California and Velma Stewart of Cedar City; brother and sisters:
Kristine Gunnell (Gavin), West Jordan; Raymond Owen Rugg (Lacey), Kearns;
Valerie Keil (Gabe), Riverton; four nieces and nine nephews; numerous aunts,
uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by Busia, Ciocia, grandpa Stewart, Uncle
Robby and his favorite Aunt Helen. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec
9, at 11:00 a.m. in the Valley View Chapel, 5422 South Sarah Jane Drive (5240
W). Viewing will be held at the church Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thurs one hour
prior to services. Interment Murray City Cemetery. Services under the
direction of Independent Funeral Service.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Rutherford, Ruby Louise Gentry
Ruby Louise Gentry Rutherford Maylett 1916 ~ 2004  MANTI- Ruby Maylett, 88, of
Manti died December 4th, 2004 in Clearfield, Utah. She was born April 29, 1916
in Tuttle, Oklahoma to Emory II and Lillie L. Rowe Gentry. She married Charles
E. Rutherford in 1939. They were later divorced. She married Thomas B. Maylett
in 1946. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. She was a
devoted mother and grandmother beloved by all of her children and
grandchildren. She was an active member of the LDS Church. She is survived by
daughter Jean (Brent) Burt, Centenial, Colorado and son Bob (Judy) Rutherford,
Clearfield, Utah, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded
in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters and one grandson.
Graveside services will he held in the Manti City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m., Wed.
Dec. 8, 2004. Friends may call Wed. 1:30 to 2:15 prior to services at Buchanan
Mortuary, 195 West 100 North, Manti.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Shelley, Donald Blain
Donald Blain Shelley 1921 ~ 2004  Donald Blain Shelley, 83, died Dec. 4, 2004
in Mt. Pleasant, UT.  Born June 25, 1921, Carrey, Blain, ID to David Alexander
and Geneva McArthur Shelley. Married Lenore Alice Beal June 5, 1953. 
Survivors: wife; children, Rawlin (Allison), Mt. Pleasant, UT; Myrna Booth,
Mt. Pleasant, UT; Paul (Cynthia), Broken Arrow, OK; Coy (Laurie), Green Bay,
WI; Carl (Ann), Holladay, UT; Calvin (Teresa), Indianola, UT; Marie (John)
Cheung, Magna, UT; Ellen (Tani) Nilo, Laie, HI; Dawn, Mt. Pleasant, UT;
siblings, Allen, Ned and Marion. Preceded in death by two daughters, Debra and
Janette; parents, three brothers, and two sisters.  Funeral Services Friday,
Dec. 10, 2004, 11:00 a.m., Mt. Pleasant Stake Center (295 S. State). Viewings,
Thursday 6-8 p.m. Rasmussen Mortuary (96 N 100 W) Mt. Pleasant and Friday
9:30-10:30 a.m. at church. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made at the Far West Bank for Blain.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

SooHoo, Mamie Wong
Mamie Wong SooHoo 1952 ~ 2004  Sweet, precious and beloved Mamie Wong SooHoo
died December 5, 2004 of breast cancer. She was born July 10, 1952, in the
Holy Cross Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah to James and Linda Wong. Mamie began
working at the family restaurant, China Village on Main Street, at the tender
age of 8. She attended Webster Elementary, Bryant Jr. High, East High and
graduated from University of Utah. Mamie served the LDS Hospital and the
University of Utah Medical Center as a Registered Dietitian over a 30 year
career. Mamie enjoyed her family, traveling, the Utah Jazz, bargain shopping,
community events, celebrations and holidays. She prepared many, many balanced
and delicious meals. Most of all, Mamie loved life. She was a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as the Relief Society
president of the Chinese Branch. Mamie was devoted to her family and she was
the best wife to Jeffrey SooHoo and a mother extraordinaire  to Jordan
Jeffrey, the light of her life. Survivors include her mother, Linda; husband,
Jeffrey; son, Jordan Jeffrey; brother, Ike James Wong (Jan); sister, Jo-Ann
Wong; nephew, James Kilpatrick, as well as numerous SooHoo and Wong family
members. She was preceded in death by her father and maternal grandmother.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10, 2004 at 12 noon at Larkin
Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will
be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Friday one hour prior to services.
Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make
contributions to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, that provided tremendous care
and treatment for Mamie, or to Jordan Jeffrey's school trust fund at Wells
Fargo Bank.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Stringham, Kent G.
Kent G. Stringham 1936 ~2004  VERNAL- Kent G. Stringham, age 68 peacefully
passed away from a courageous battle of cancer on Dec. 5, 2004. He was born on
Sept. 30, 1936 in Vernal, Utah to Stephen and Loma Stringham. Kent graduated
from Uintah High School, and then attended Utah State University. He married
Gwen Neilson in 1957 and had two children. They later divorced; he then
married DeAnn Stringham in 1991. Kent took pride throughout his life with his
service to the petroleum field. He retired with 32 years of service with
Dowell Division of Dow Chemical Company. Then was self-employed for 12 years
owner of K & D Consulting Incorporation. Kent served eight years on the Utah
Board of Oil, Gas and Mining. He was also a member of the people to people
delegation and traveled to the people's Republic of China for technical
exchange of information on Geothermal drilling and cementing in 1983. Kent was
past president of the Utah Royalty owners Association and member of the Board
of Engineers from 1974 to 2004. Kent received the Rocky Mountain Region
Service award in Calgary, Canada in 1990 for a longstanding commitment to
education through a section-sponsored scholarship from S.P.E. He served on
Geothermal Resources council from 1980 to 1993, American Petroleum Institute,
Roosevelt chapter. A past member of the Petroleum Technology advisory council
for the Uintah Basin area Vocational Center, and the Colorado Northeast
Community College of Rangely, Colorado. A charter member of the Vernal Elks
Lodge 2375, and the Utah Senior Golf Association. Kent was an avid golfer and
we are sure he has found the most beautiful golf course ever. He also enjoyed
playing the drums in many bands in his earlier years.  Kent is survived by his
mother, Loma Stringham, wife DeAnn Stringham, children, Mycolyn (David) James,
Kyle Stringham, step children, Bret (Denice) Stringham, of Vernal, Utah; Bart
Stringham, of Green River, Wyoming; Chad (Natalie) Stringham, of Logandale,
Nevada; Kara (Mark) Gudac, of West Jordan, Utah; Jill (Steve) Bird, of Salem,
Utah; four grandchildren and 13 step grandchildren who love him so. He was
preceded in death by his father, Stephen B. Stringham. Our grateful thanks to
Dr. Kirk Woodward and the wonderful nursing staff at Vernal's Apple Gate &
Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Vernal 2nd Ward LDS Chapel, in Vernal, Utah. A viewing will be held
from 6-8 on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004 at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and
one hour prior to the services at the Chapel. Burial will be located at Vernal
Memorial Park under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.

Sumsion, Betty Louise Boyer
Betty Louise Boyer Sumsion 1918 ~ 2004  Betty Louise Boyer Sumsion passed away
on December 4, 2004 in Orem Utah at the age of 86. She was the sixth child of
Ernest M Boyer and Glida Rackstraw Boyer.  Betty was born October 26, 1918 in
her parents home in Springville, Utah. She graduated from Springville High
School in 1936 as an accomplished typist and stenographer and worked for
several years as a secretary for the Eddington Canning Company in Springville.
On February 17, 1939 she married her high school sweetheart Max W Sumsion in
the Salt Lake Temple. Nearly 66 years later they remain sweethearts forever.
Betty was raised in a home filled with love, laughter and music. She began
studying music and developing her talent to play the piano and organ at a very
early age. Beginning at the age of 13 she served continuously as a Sunday
School, ward or stake organist for 67 years. There were very few Sundays in
those years she didn't share her beautiful talent. She was recognized as one
of the best piano and organ soloist and accompanists in Springville. She also
loved to sing and was a member of several women's choirs, including Singing
Mothers/Relief Society choirs, Bel Canto Chorus, and the Musettes. She was a
key member and officer of a local Federated Women's Music Club, which promoted
the cultural enrichment of women through the study of music.  She was an
active member of the LDS church and in addition to providing music each Sunday
she served as a Relief Society instructor and later as a member of the Stake
Relief Society Board. She loved to sew, knit, do family history, read and
collect spiritual thoughts, antidotes and witticisms; but most of all she
loved to care for her family and friends. She loved the Lord by
unconditionally loving others. She uplifted others in conversation by
genuinely listening to their joys and sorrows and then provided honest and
keen insights and bits of wisdom and humor. When you talked with her, you and
your concerns were the center of the conversation and she made you feel like
you were the most important person in the world. Upon her departing this life
Betty was reunited with her parents, her sister and brother in law Lela and
Fay Packard, her sister and brother in law Della and Booth Sorenson, her
sister Kate Boyer, sister and brother in law Florence and Fredrick Hoffman,
and her brother and sister in law Ernest M. Jr. and Evelyn Boyer. She will be
dearly missed by her husband Max, her son and daughter in law Kent and Esther
Sumsion of Lehi UT; her grandson's Morgan Sumsion, Nathan (Miriam) Sumsion;
granddaughters Traci (David) Rich, Anne (Todd) Rees, and Katrina Sumsion, and
two great-granddaughters Danielle Sumsion and Andjela Rich, a coming
great-grandson and many close loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday the 9th of December 2004 in the LDS chapel at
55 North Main Street in Springville. Family and friends may call Wednesday
evening December 8th between 6-8 p.m. at the Wheeler Mortuary 211 East 200
South in Springville and again between 10-10:45 Thursday morning at the Chapel
where the funeral service will be held. Interment will be at the Evergreen
Cemetery in Springville. A special thanks is given to the caregivers at
Summerfield Manor and Orchard Park Care Center. Condolences may be sent to
www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/7/2004 - 12/8/2004.

Vowles, Everal Evans (Jim)
Everal Evans  (Jim) Vowles 1918 ~ 2004  Everal Evans (Jim) Vowles, age 86,
died Dec 5, 2004 in Tooele, Utah.  He was born March 4, 1918 the son of
William and Susie Evans Vowles.  He is survived by his wife Pearl Smith
Vowles, son Jaren (Margaret) Vowles, daughter Merlynn (Stan) Legg.  Funeral
services will be held on Friday Dec 10, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the Tooele 4th
Ward 192 W. 200 S. where friends may call 11:00 a.m.- 12:45 p.m. prior to the
service. Burial in the Tooele City Cemtery under the direction of Tate
Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/7/2004.