OBITS: Deseret News 10 Dec 2004; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah submitted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Deseret News http://www.desnews.com Arent, Lynn Lynn Arent "Lovely Lady" Lynn Arent, beloved by her family and her community, died on December 7, 2004. Lynn was born in Salt Lake City to Abe and Fanny Cohne. She graduated from East High School and the University of Southern California. At USC, she was Military Editor of The Daily Trojan and Editor-in-Chief of Wampus Magazine. She also co-founded the first college U.S.O. and one of the first college Red Cross chapters, produced and co-composed the first original USC musical production, and served as the civilian in charge of public relations for the campus naval unit. Following college, Lynn moved to the East Coast, where she was Junior Executive in the Democratic National Committee 1944 presidential campaign and then White House and Congressional Liaison for the Democratic National Committee. She knew Presidents Roosevelt and Truman and worked directly with President Truman. She also volunteered at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as an entertainer. Lynn always said that she married "the greatest human ever," Marvin Arent. They were married on March 26, 1950 and together they produced two fabulous daughters, Patrice Arent and Shereen Arent. Lynn was "super proud" of grandchildren Sarah Mulhern, Josh Lipman, Avi Wolfman-Arent, and Hannah Wolfman-Arent and of sons-in-law Brian Wolfman and Art Lipman. Lynn wrote, "I have been a blessed woman, loved by caring parents who taught me that I could accomplish any goal. I have been loved by my very best friend and companion, Marv, and blessed by caring and outstanding children and grandchildren who are committed to helping humanity." With partner Marv Arent, Lynn founded Arent's . . . doorway to fashion, a premier women's fashion store in Utah. Together Lynn and Marv pioneered television advertising. In 1987, Lynn was elected one of the first female Rotarians in the world. She was a member of Congregation Kol Ami and a founding member of Willow Creek Country Club. Lynn also served on many charitable boards and was particularly active in helping the University of Utah and Salt Lake Rotary. Lynn traveled extensively for business and after retirement. She told friends that she visited London countless times and never saw "The Mousetrap", visited Copenhagen and never went to Tivoli Gardens, visited Hong Kong and never bought anything, visited Orlando and never went to Disney World but totally enjoyed the natural and man-made wonders the world over. Lynn's wisdom, humor, and loving spirit guided all of those around her, and made all of those she loved and worked with much better people. In addition to her husband, daughters, and grandchildren, Lynn is survived by her brother Robert Cohne, brothers-in-law Dal Siegel and Albert Arent, and sisters-in-law Colleen Cohne and Sonia Cohne. She was preceded in death by her sister Cecelia Siegel, brother Ben Cohne, and sister-in-law Esther Arent. There will be no local public services. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, 50 N. Medical Dr., S.L.C., UT 84132, or to Public Citizen Foundation, 1600 20th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20009. Published in the Deseret News from 12/10/2004 - 12/12/2004. Baxter, Tyler Scott Tyler Scott Baxter 1985 ~2004 Tyler Scott Baxter, a heroic son of our Heavenly Father, passed away December 8th, 2004 due to injuries sustained in a pedestrian/automobile accident. Tyler is the son of MacRay and Sheila Memmott Baxter. He was born August 1st, 1985 in Bountiful, Utah. Accomplishment in this earthly life is certainly not tied to length of time here. In a mere 19 years, Tyler touched the lives of countless individuals for good. He consistently sustained and honored his parents. Throughout his teenage years, Tyler could always be found helping a widow move in his ward, shingling a neighbor's roof, or cleaning up a littered road during a community service project. His many friends cross all ages, young to old. He was cheerful, quiet, sensitive, and yet his mature personal discipline allowed him to excel in so many meaningful areas. This scripture typifies his brief sojourn on this earth. Isa. 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Seldom was he ever weary. His pace even increased over the last few years. He served valiantly as 1st Assistant in the Priests Quorum. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Seminary. He was president of the FFA, Future Farmers of America and represented his club at a national competition held in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated with honors from Davis High School with the class of 2004. He received the Melchizedek Priesthood shortly after his graduation from high school. Elder Baxter achieved one of his life long goals when, two months ago, he received his mission call to the Mexico Tuxtla Gutierrez Mission. He was to enter the mission home on January 12, 2005. Tyler is survived by his parents, MacRay and Sheila, his brothers, Shawn (Danielle, nephew Skyler), Justin (Chasaleena), Trent, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 11th, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at the LDS Kaysville Stake Center, 270 West Burton Lane, Kaysville. A viewing will be held Friday evening, 6:30 to 8:30 at the LDS Flint Church located on 2nd North and Flint Street in Kaysville. Another viewing will be held prior to the funeral service, Saturday morning at 8:30 at the Kaysville Stake Center. Interment will be at the Scipio, Utah, cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the LDS Missionary Fund. It is hard to follow those who precede us "on the wings of eagles." But, if we can learn to "wait upon the Lord" perhaps we, at some future time, will join you Tyler. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Bou-Ismail, Khaled Khaled Bou-Ismail 1942 ~ 2004 Khaled Bou-Ismail was born in Baakline, Lebanon, March 27th, 1942. He passed away in his home in Salt Lake City, amongst his beloved wife Jinan Bou-Ismail, beloved children, Rania, Omar, and Basim Bou-Ismail. He lived and worked in Nigeria as a Managing Director for Paper/Plastic Packaging and Allied Ind. The Funeral will take place in SLC at the Deseret Memorial Mortuary 700 S. 36 E. at 2 pm Saturday December 11th, 2004. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Cook, B. Rebecca B . Rebecca Cook 1930 ~ 2004 Our beloved B. Rebecca Cook, 74, passed away in Reno, Nevada Dec. 6, 2004 with her husband and son at her side after enduring rheumatoid arthritis for most her adult life. "Becky" was born on March 23, 1930, in Widtsoe, Utah to Rex LaVor and Bertha Rebecka Taylor. Her family moved to Richfield and, in 1948 while working as a movie theater usher, met Curtis Rudolph Cook. Becky and Curtis were married in Salt Lake City on July 29, 1950 and were sealed in the Salt Lake City temple on August 29, 1959. Together, they were the proud parents of two sons and three daughters. The Cook's lived in the Salt Lake City area until they moved to Reno in 1970. Becky loved animals and was devoted to her dogs, Shiloh and Jamie. She enjoyed gardening and could grow about anything. She loved scrap booking. She was famous for her creativity in photography and unique gift wrapping. She was also very generous. Her painful, deforming disease did not slow her down one bit and she deserves a hero's medal for endurance! She is survived by her husband, Curtis, son Michael (and wife Tamara), two daughters: Angela and Rebecca, son-in-law, Michael Arndt, and grandchild, Curtis Arndt. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Robert, and her daughter, Debbie. We are comforted by the knowledge that she is with our Savior, but she will be missed by those left behind. Graveside Services will be held Friday, Dec. 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 W. 4100 S., with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 S. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Deppe, Ryan Earl Ryan Earl Deppe "Finally Well" Our sweet little boy, Ryan Earl Deppe, age 2 1/2, returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 8, 2004. After a valiant battle against cancer, he passed peacefully at home surrounded by those who love him. Ryan was born July 3, 2002. He was blessed with three older brothers: Steven (9), Michael (6), and Jason (4), whom he dearly loved. Ryan was a precious gift to us - one that we will treasure forever. He brought a sweetness into the world that touched so many lives. He had such a strong will to live and he was happy. He loved to hear the birds sing and to go for rides in the car. His favorite things were balloons and bubbles and being with his family. He was incredibly strong in both body and spirit. We now use his strength to carry on until we meet again. We will miss him! Ryan is survived by his devoted parents, Kevin and Rosemarie Deppe, his brothers, Pappa and Grandma (DeVon and Bonieta Deppe), Mop (Rose Terrill), and by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. We wish to extend our thanks to so many family, friends and neighbors who have done so much for Ryan and for us. A special thanks to all of the doctors and nurses at Primary Children's Medical Center who gave Ryan and us their very best. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Centerville Utah North Stake Center, 1461 North Main. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Dial, Joanne Baker Joanne Baker Dial 1934 ~2004 Joanne Baker Dial, 70, passed away Dec. 5, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born August 29, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Allen Baker and Martha Louise Roberts. She graduated from St. Mary's of the Wasatch Catholic School. She married Lin Dial on September 25, 1976 in Elko, NV. She was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Joanne loved to travel with her husband, go camping and rock hunting. She also enjoyed dancing and baking. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. She will be remembered by her children as a loving and devoted mother and by her husband as "my dearest friend, wife and lover." She is survived by her husband, Lin Dial of Holladay, UT; daughter, Martha Louise (Martie) Matthews and husband, Tom Dunn of Salt Lake City, UT; son, Thomas Allen Dial and partner, Shawna Henry of Salt Lake City, UT; step-daughters, Linda C. Byers and husband, Terry of Lyman, WY, Diane D. Wolverton and husband, Robert of Laramie, WY; Suzanne D. Iovino and husband, Paul Proctor of Salt Lake City, UT. She is preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 S., Salt Lake City, UT. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 10-11 a.m. Interment will be held at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery immediately after the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joanne's name to the Utah Doberman Rescue c/o Marsha Saepard, 1584 East Red Tree Circle, Draper, UT 84020. Published in the Deseret News from 12/8/2004 - 12/10/2004. Dickinson, Gary Gary Dickinson 1935 ~ 2004 Gerald Lynn "Gary" Dickinson, 69, passed away December 8, 2004 at his home in Salt Lake City from complications of cancer with his loving family around him. Gary was born May 12, 1935 in Panguitch, Utah to John "Jack" and Ida Mae Norton Dickinson. He married Myra Lee Davies, they later divorced. He has worked as a brick mason, maintenance with Western Farmers and most recently as security with both First Security Bank and Wells Fargo. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping, basket ball and horse racing. He is survived by daughters, Brenda Thomas (Lee Lankford) of West Jordan and Teresa Dickinson (Mark Poulos) of West Valley City; seven grandchildren, Jeff, John, Jennifer, Jacob, Megahn, Ashley, Steven; brothers and sisters, Lennis (Leslie) Helquist of Goshen, Sherry Lewis of Salt Lake City, Almon (Geri) Dickinson of Richfield, Pearl (Phil) Rogers of Sandy, Roger (Dawn) Dickinson of Oregon, Clifford Dickinson of Salt Lake City, Bob (Shyanne) Dickinson of Richfield, Lloyd (Leslie) Dickinson of Aurora, Ricky Dickinson of Winnemucca, NV. Preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Alma Bridges Dickinson; infant brother, Dawson; brother-in-law, Merrill E. Lewis. Graveside services will take place on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Gunnison. On line guest book: www.maglebymortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Edwards, Olivia J. Olivia J. Edwards "Toots" Olivia Wessman Jensen Edwards, 85, died peacefully at home on December 7, 2004. She was born in Salt Lake City on May 13, 1919 to Charles J. and Verona Levin Jensen. Married Waine D. Edwards July 16, 1938. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Retired from Jordan Meat Co. Member of the Ladies of the Moose Aux. She and Waine spent many winters in Quartzsite, AZ and traveling extensively. She enjoyed family, friends and working in the garden. Survived by children, Dorothy (Gerald, deceased) Ipson, Daniel (Dorothy) and Vern (Ruthie); 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and brother, Victor Jensen, San Jose, CA. Preceded in death by husband on June 8, 2004; and 11 siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10th, 2;00 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Elwell, E. L. "Bud" E.L. "Bud" Elwell "Buddy Boy" 4/25/12 ~ 12/8/04 Bud Elwell, our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in Logan, Utah, on December 8, 2004. He was born April 25, 1912, in Preston, Idaho, to Isaac Elwell III and Francis Louisa Carter. He graduated from Preston High School and it was during this time that his love of retail was born. He began his career sweeping floors at the local store to help his family and went on to become the CEO of American Stores. Throughout his distinguished career he was the recipient of numerous business awards. In January of 1935, he married Venita Callan in Preston, Idaho. They built a wonderful life together and had one son, Stephen. They shared a love of travel and took many memorable trips with family and friends. Venita passed away on November 8, 1984, and on July 2, 1992, he married Mary Lin Neeley. Bud was a mentor to many throughout his life and gained the admiration and respect of all who knew him. He was a shining example that through hard work and determination, anything can be achieved. Countless numbers of people have benefited from the advice and words of wisdom that Bud has shared over the years. One of the greatest lessons we have learned from him is the importance of generosity. He was instrumental in providing a college education for numerous people, and sent many young men and women on LDS missions. And, of course, he was a constant source of support for Preston, his hometown that was so dear to him. We are so lucky to have the memories of time spent with Buddy Boy. A favorite pastime was summers at the cabin. Fishing, relaxing, and eating were always the events of the day- and with Bud in the kitchen no one left hungry. His greatest joy was spending time with his beloved Heidi and Jeff. He was more than just a grandfather to them, he was a constant beacon of light. He was so proud to watch them grow into such fine people. And in recent years, his great-grandchildren brought him a special kind of happiness. The greatest gift Bud received in the latter part of his life was certainly Mary Lin. She provided love, comfort, and care like no one else could. Her daughters, Kathy and Carol and their families, also brought a daily dose of love and happiness. We are forever grateful to them for their endless devotion. Buddy Boy was a pillar of strength to his family and we were blessed to have had him for 92 wonderful years, and wish so badly that he could have made it to his goal of 100. He died as he lived, with a quiet grace and dignity, and we are so proud of how hard he worked to try to stay a little longer. We take much comfort in knowing he is at peace. Although he is gone, we will never forget his love and devotion to us and we promise to keep his memory and example alive forever. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lin; step-daughters, Kathy (Bob) Allan, Carol (Todd) Crowl; a daughter-in-law, Shari Elwell Tavey; granddaughter, Heidi (Mike) Richmond; grandson, Jeff (Angela) Elwell; daughter-in-law, Jackie Elwell; granddaughter, Dena Elwell; a grandson, Daniel Elwell; a brother, Donald Elwell; sisters, Leora (Fred) Evans, Conna Dursteler, and Gwen Jordan; numerous nieces and nephews, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, by a step-brother, Jack Carter, a sister, Norma Elwell, and by his son, Stephen Elwell. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 13, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. in the Preston 1st/5th/8th Ward Chapel, 213 S. 200 E., Preston. Friends may call Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 12/10/2004 - 12/12/2004. Folland Jr., Lorin G. Lorin G. Folland, Jr. 1920 ~ 2004 Lorin G. Folland, Jr., age 84, Utah artist and art educator, died Dec. 7, 2004 of natural causes. He was born April 12, 1920 to Lorin G. Folland, Sr. and Naomi Williams Folland in Malad, Idaho. In 1923 his family moved to Salt Lake City. He graduated from South High in 1937. While serving an LDS mission in 1939 in the Pacific North West, he became the first missionary to work year-around in Alaska, organizing the first branches in Ketchikan, Juneau, and Anchorage. He received a BA in Social Science from the University of Utah in 1947. In January 1942, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He was commissioned First Lieutenant in the Field Itinerary School in Ft. Sill, OK, and fought in the Philippians Island with the 32nd Red Arrow Infantry Division where he received a Purple Heart. Following the war, he returned to the University of Utah and received his MA from the College of Fine Arts. His graduate work was completed at the Art Student's League in New York City and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. For 47 years he taught drawing and painting at the U of U College of Fine Arts, Olympus High School, and BYU S.L. Center at Pioneer Craft House. He owned his own studio, The Artist Studio, where one of his important commissions by Ogden City honoring President David O. McKay, was the large mural placed at the inside entrance of the McKay D. Hospital. For several years he served as director of the Tiffin Room Art Gallery at ZCMI. He served as a High Priest in the Yale Second Ward in Bonneville Stake, and held earlier positions in the Ensign Stake, East Mill Creek Stake, Wells Stake, and Manhattan Ward in New York City. He is survived by his sister, Betty F. Evans (the late Paul H. Evans) and eight nieces and nephews: Dianna (John) Nelson, Steven Folland (Linda) Evans, Kathryn (the late Jared) Campbell, Christine (Roger) Perry, Julie (Dr. Robert) Briggs, Michael (Libbie) Evans, Thomas (Susan) Evans and Lorah (Stan) Maeser and their families. He will be remembered by his 34 grand-nieces and nephews and 34 great-grand nieces and nephews, and many friends and hundreds of former art students. The family extends their appreciation to Andrea and Josh from the Blind Center and The Wellington Sr. Residence for their expert care. Services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Bonneville Stake Center, 1535 E. Bonneview Dr. (1050 So.), Salt Lake City. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City, and from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the Stake Center prior to services on Saturday. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the LDS Missionary Fund. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Goddard, Judith Gayle Adamson Danielsen Weston Judith Gayle Adamson Danielsen Weston Goddard Will Be Missed Judith Gayle Adamson Danielsen Weston Goddard passed away peacefully on December 9, 2004 at home. In her last few months on earth she was constantly surrounded by her loved ones. Judith is the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Adamson, who preceded her in death. Judith is survived by her three children, Debbie (Kelly) Martinez, Becky (Calvin) Spencer, Don Weston, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Pratt, brother Rob Adamson, six nieces, two nephews, special aunt Kay, Aunt Vinnie and cousin Dee. Judith raised her family as a single parent having divorced when her children were small. Her family always had a special place in her heart. Later in life she married Fred Goddard, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her favorite aunt Edie Page. She was extremely talented and creative. These gifts she used not only in her career as an interior designer but in her everyday life. She had many interests and was always wanting to learn more. Judith loved history, reading and traveling. She was also active in her community helping the elderly. She won the state award sponsored by Utah Issues, referred to as the "Hell Raiser" award. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to family, friends and CNS Hospice for their expressions of love and support. Graveside services will be held privately for the family on Saturday at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Graham, Robert LeRoy Robert LeRoy Graham 1925 ~ 2004 On Thursday, Dec. 3rd 2004, at the age of 79, Robert LeRoy Graham (Bob Graham) of St. George, Utah peacefully passed away due to congestive heart failure. Bob was born September 12, 1925 and raised in Union, Utah as the eldest child of Clifford and Arvil Graham. At the age of 17, he honorably served his country during World War II in the Army-Air Corps, and while serving he achieved the rank of sergeant. He married his sweetheart, Melba Brady, also of Union, Utah, in 1949 and subsequently graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in psychology. Upon graduation Bob accepted a job in Southern California with Mobil Oil Corp. Bob retired in 1988 to St. George, Utah. Bob's hobbies included reading, camping, and hiking. He had a hunger for learning and a powerful curiosity for the world around him. Weekends in California were spent on family adventures from museums to surrounding hiking trails. Bob's greatest joys came when he was surround by family with his companion at his side. He gave his family a profound sense of comfort and security and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Melba Graham, of St. George, Utah; his children, Chris Graham, St. George, Utah; Dianne (Brett) Williams, Eagle Idaho; Allison (Frank) Hays, Ridgecrest, California; Paul (Lori) Graham, Highland Utah; 17 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren; his sister Blanche (Don) Glaittli, sister Aleene (Mike) Allen both of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother Clifford Merlin Graham (Sharon Ramos) of Ogden, Utah. Funeral services with be held on Thursday, Dec., 9th at Heideman Mortuary located 170 S. Mall Dr. The viewing will be held from 12:30-1:45 p.m. and funeral services will start at 2:00 p.m. A service will be held at Jenkins Soffe Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan Utah on December 11th 2004, 12:00. A visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the same location. Interment will be in the Murray City Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Griffin, Smith Benjamin Smith Benjamin Griffin 1911 ~ 2004 Smith Benjamin Griffin, 93, died peacefully on December 3, 2004 in Provo, Utah, to join his beloved wife, Marian, who preceded him in death a year ago. Ben was one of six children born to Benjamin James Griffin and Maud Marianna Smith on February 22, 1911, in Ogden, Utah. He is survived by his three children, Glen C. Griffin (Mary Ella) of Mapleton, Janet Lee Chamberlain (Wayne), currently serving a mission in Europe, and Lois Jensen (Alan) of Alpine. Ben has 20 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. After serving a mission for the Church in Paris, France, Ben was sealed to Marian Hussey in the Salt Lake Temple in 1933. He then pursued a career in government service with the Treasury Department, living in France, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. Ben took an early retirement in order to preside over the Paris, France Mission. He later served as President of the Barcelona, Spain Mission and then as Regional Representative and traveling Patriarch, giving blessings in French, Spanish, and English. Ben leaves a legacy of unwavering faithfulness and charity. Always the teacher, he spent his life initiating opportunities to enlighten and serve. His profound influence for good lifts all who knew him to higher ground. Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the Sharon East Stake Center, 1060 East 2400 North, Provo, where friends may call from 9-11 a.m. Interment will be in the East Lawn Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 72. Funeral services under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Halliday, Flora Fowlke Flora Fowlke Halliday 1910 ~ 2004 Flora Fowlke Halliday, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, December 6, 2004 in Salt Lake City. Born January 25, 1910 in Lindon, Utah, she was the second of nine children of Ernest and Esther Hanks Fowlke. On June 4, 1931, she married her high school sweetheart John Halliday in the Salt Lake Temple. When her husband joined the BYU faculty they established their home on 3rd East in Provo where she remained for 60 years. During their BYU years she served as president of BYU Women and periodically worked in the Registrations office. One of her great joys was helping foreign students get established in America, making sure they could survive financially and socially. Flora was a devoted member of the LDS church serving wherever called including as Relief Society president. The three years she served with her husband in Milan, Italy where he was mission president gave her many chances to share her love for the Savior. Although Flora was, by nature, a home body her life included a great deal of travel with her husband. In visits to Israel, India, Austria and many other countries she made lifelong friends wherever she went. Flora was an unassuming person who was equally comfortable in the presence of ordinary or powerful people. She truly felt that everyone she met was a brother or sister. Among her grandchildren, Flora was known for her mischievous sense of humor. She was always a sympathetic listener when they needed a shoulder to cry on and they would leave their visits with her laughing at her ironic responses to life's trials. Flora is survived by her three daughters: Carol Startup of Springville; Mary (Garth) Lindsey of Northridge, CA; Ruth (James) Finch of Sandy; 19 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and her sisters, Mildred Nisonger, Winifred Fowlke, Lois Larsen and Ola Rodgers. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Noel, two brothers and two sisters. Special thanks to the CNAs at Legacy House who gave Flora tender care for her last three years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Dec. 11, 2004 at 11 a.m., at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center St. in Provo. Friends may call at the mortuary beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment, Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Holbrook, Brigham Garn Brigham Garn Holbrook " Bim " Brigham Garn Holbrook, age 87, son of Horace Cook Holbrook and Leona Grace Garn died December 6, 2004 due to natural causes.Born in Auckland, New Zealand, May 11, 1917 while his parents served an LDS medical mission. He was born a fifth child to eight children. He spent his younger years helping on the family wheat farm in Utah County and herding sheep. He enjoyed being with his father in the afternoons as he did his rounds at the LDS Hospital and this was where he learned about medicine. He graduated from East High School in 1934 and served a mission to Brazil from 1939-42 where he survived malaria. He worked as a clerk at the American Embassy in San Paulo, Brazil for a few years and signed on as a Purser and Pharmacist Mate for the Merchant Marines in 1944. He was in the New York harbor on ship when World War II ended and took a job at the NYC Post Office for several months before returning to Salt Lake City where he graduated from the U of U with a B.A. degree in 1948. Bim married Betty Nevenner in 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple (later divorced). Bim graduated from the Los Angeles School of Heating and Air Conditioning and worked as a draftsman. He then worked for Chrysler and moved to Detroit, Michigan. In 1954 he began a 10 year career with the State Dept. US Foreign Service. Bim first constructed housing buildings in Bangkok, Thailand; then the American Embassies in The Hague, Netherlands; Warsaw, Poland; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Mexico City, Mexico. Bim's two youngest children were born abroad. During the time the family lived in Europe, Bim would take them through the Iron Curtain countries to Italy for summer vacations near Venice on the beach of the Adriatic Sea. Bim loved to travel, spoke three languages fluently and understood several others. As Bim finished his last embassy in Mexico City, he moved his family to Salt Lake City. After Bim retired from the Foreign Service, he spent his time managing rental properties he built and owned, traveling, attending cultural events, concerts, dances, travelogs and church. He enjoyed his time at the Senior Citizen's Center on 1000 East with his friends there. Bim had a green thumb and enjoyed growing tomatoes, roses and fruit trees, using every available patch of ground for flowers or a garden. Bim took pride in his continuing education and bettering himself by being knowledgeable in many subjects, including genealogy, Utah and world history, medicine, current and church events. Bim had five children: Brigham (Ven), who predeceased him; daughter, Tracy (Rick Bigelow), West (Cindy), Bard and Kurt (Lexie). There are 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Bim is survived by his sister Arva (John) Whitby and brother Eldon (Marian) Holbrook. Family and friends are invited to visit Saturday, December 11th at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City between 10:00 and 11:45 a.m. Bim will be laid to rest near his parents at the Bountiful City Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, 2020 South 200 West, Bountiful, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Jensen, Douglas E. Douglas E. Jensen 1946 ~ 2004 MAGNA-Douglas Emanuel Jensen, 58, passed away December 2, 2004 in Magna, Utah. He was born March 28, 1946 in Brigham City, Utah to Helen Davis and Emanuel Phillip Jensen. Doug faithfully served his savior, Jesus Christ while on a New England States LDS mission. He graduated from the U of U, served honorably in the US Army during Vietnam, and worked at both Kennecott Copper and Hertz Rental Car. He had a strong independent spirit, but he was sensitive and at times suffered and struggled here in mortality. He had a remarkable and wonderful sense of humor and a keen intellect. He is now reunited with family members including his parents, and a sister, Teena Gay Hill. Survived by his sister, Jude Jensen; brother, Steven (Ellen) Jensen; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2004 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1700 East. Friends and family may call Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 West 2700 South, Magna. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Kapetaua, Sione Kauvaka Sione Kauvaka Kapetaua 1954 ~ 2004 He is survived by his wife, five children, nine sisters and two brothers. He was a very loving, caring father, husband, uncle, and brother. This angel left us on December 2, 2004. He will always be missed and remembered. The funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at 10:00 am at the United Tongan Methodist Church at 1577 West 2590 South (Crystal Avenue). Friends and family may visit Friday, December 10, 2004 from 5:30 to 12:00 p.m., and one hour prior to service at the church. Interment at Redwood Memorial Cemetery 6500 South Redwood Rd. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Keiser, Asenith Laura Goodsell Asenith Laura Goodsell Keiser 1912 ~ 2004 Asenith Keiser died Monday Dec. 6, 2004 of natural causes due to age. She was born In Newton, Cache County, Utah March 23, 1912 to Margaret Hansen and Leonard L. Goodsell, the first of six children. She married Samuel Keiser in Logan, Utah April 5, 1933. They moved to Salt Lake City in 1937 where she managed the finances of the family gardening business until Sam retired in 1994. They moved to Fruit Heights in 1997 in the care of the family. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions wherever they lived. She and her husband served a mission in Michigan in the 1970's. She was a "great" Grandma to 21 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter. She is survived by her husband Samuel, sons Samuel L. Keiser (Ethelynn) of Bountiful and Doyle Keiser (Leah) of Fruit Heights, Utah;two sisters and a brother, Eva Buist of Idaho Falls; Helen Kershaw of Providence, Utah and James J. Goodsell of Logan, Utah. Two sons, Richard and Dorian preceded her in death as did her sister Iona Keller and brother Lawrence Goodsell of Cache Valley, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday evening between 6-8 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary at 260 E South Temple, Salt Lake City and also one hour prior to the funeral services. The funeral will be Saturday, Dec 11th, at noon in the Fruit Heights, Utah Stake Center at 170 N. Mountain Road under the direction of Bishop Robert Jensen. Her husband Sam and her close family express appreciation to all the extended family and many friends. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Lauritsen, Lester R. In Loving MemoryLester R. Lauritsen 9/8/28 ~ 8/7/03 My Dearest Lester, Today, Dec. 10th, would have been our 50th wedding anniversary. I'll sure miss not being able to spend it with you. The only thing that keeps me going without you is to know you are in a much better place and are without any pain or illnesses any more. I love and miss you so much. Until we are together again... Love always, your wife Jean Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Lever, Jack Jack Lever 1921 ~ 2004 John T. (Jack) Lever, our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Dec. 8, 2004 in Salt Lake City, UT of natural consequences. Jack was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of James Lever and Elizabeth Horspool. He married Beverly Cortese on April 17, 1943 and was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 25, 1947. Jack retired from the U. S. Postal service in 1980 after 30 years of service. Jack treasured the times spent with his family and friends. His love of the outdoors inspired him to build a cabin as a legacy for his family. He loved fishing, hunting and all sports. He had been a competitive marksman and member of the Holladay Gun Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Dorothy Lever Kylen, and brother Donald E. Lever. He is survived by his sweet wife, Beverly, his four children, John T. Jr. (Judy) Lever, Janet (Mike) Davis, Craig (Carla) Lever, Brent (Claudia) Lever, 15 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, brother Ronald K. (Earlene) Lever, and sisters, LaVern Rouska, and ZoRae Hardy. The family expresses their special thanks to Fred and Barbara Cortese and Jack's physician, Dr. Mark Lewis. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11th, at the Holladay 26th Ward, 4601 S 2565 East in Holladay, Utah. Friends may call, Saturday morning, Dec 11th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/11/2004. Guest Book Flowers Charities Nelson, Edsel J. Edsel J. Nelson 8/30/28 ~ 12/10/03REMEMBER WHEN My darling we love and miss you more than anyone can possibly imagine-- From Mary and our big wonderful family. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Roundy, Donal Reid Donal Reid Roundy 1949 ~ 2004 Donal Reid Roundy died December 7, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Salt Lake City, November 20, 1949. He was raised in Midvale until 1967. Then his family moved to Saint George, Utah. He graduated from Dixie High School. Reid has been employed as an auto technician. Later he attended and graduated from Las Vegas College with a degree in para-legal. He is survived by his mother, Ursel Brough Roundy and two sisters, Diane Phillips, St. George, UT and Debra (Barton) Jensen, Kearns, UT. Reid was preceded in death by his father, Donal Roundy. Service is Saturday, December 11, 2004, 2:30 p.m. at the East Midvale 2nd Ward, 7250 South 300 East, Midvale, Utah. Friends and family may call from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Russell, Rodney Eyre Rodney Eyre Russell 1932 ~ 2004 Rodney Eyre Russell passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2004 at the age of 72. Born on January 15, 1932 in Salt Lake City, to George Lester Russell and Florence Eyre. Rod led an active and interesting life as a humorous, creative, and slightly eccentric character. He attended both BYU and the U of U, served time with the National Guard in Korea, and LDS mission in Tahiti, and lived in various places, including Idaho, Utah and Arizona, primarily working as a real estate agent. He was married to Geraldine Bradford in the Logan LDS temple for 33 years and is survived by three children, William (Cindy), Patricia, and Jennifer as well as four grandchildren, Spencer, Zachary, Lillian Russell and Carter Nichols as well as his sister-in-law, LeNay Russell and cousins Dale, Wally Stewart and John Eyre. He was preceded in death by his brother Lester as well as his parents. Funeral services will be held at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Drive in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Dec 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. and the viewing on Friday, December 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral services. He will be buried in Holladay Memorial Park next to his parents. Rod's family wishes to thank the kind doctors, nurses, hospice and nursing personnel and aides at the VA and Heritage Eastridge Nursing Home, as well as all of the generous people involved with assisting his journey into peace. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Smith, Edward Lorenzo Edward Lorenzo Smith 1916 ~2004 Edward Lorenzo Smith, 88, a loved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully December 8, 2004 at the Utah State Veterans Nursing Home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Edward was born in Denver, Colorado, November 2, 1916 to Peter Lorenzo and Frances Boardman Smith. He graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah and Westminster College. Edward married Mildred Gutke on January 25, 1941 at the Lion House in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Edward served in the Pacific Theater during World War II with the Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines. Along with his father, Edward owned and operated Lorenzo Smith and Son, a fire apparatus company, for over 70 years. He was the regional representative for the American La France Fire Engine Company, Elmira, New York, for over 40 years and sold more than 200 fire engines during his long career. Selling, delivering, and repairing fire engines was one of the greatest joys of Edward's life. He was also the regional representative for the Flexible Bus and Ambulance Company, Loudonville, Ohio and sold the first buses that brought tourists to the top of Pikes Peak near Denver, Colorado. Edward was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities including Assistant Ward Clerk and High Priest Quorum Teacher. The love of Edward's life was his wife and children. He supported them unselfishly in all of their activities and adventures. He was proud of them and they were proud of him. Edward is survived by his wife, Mildred; four children, Wayne Edward (Barbara), Larry Lorenzo, Rosemary Heaton (Melvin), and Merrill Gutke; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at the Salt Lake Foothill Sixth Ward, 2215 Roosevelt Avenue, at 12 Noon. A viewing will be held at the church at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Smith, Genevieve Miller Genevieve Miller Smith 9/8/11 ~ 12/7/04 Genevieve Miller Smith age 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully December 7, 2004 in Bountiful, Utah. Genevieve was born Sept. 8, 1911 in Claresholm, Alberta Canada to George and Emma Miller. She married Kenneth M. Smith in the Salt Lake Temple, Jan. 1, 1936. He died 33 years ago. Genevieve is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Roy) Flitton; son, Dale K. (Sharon) Smith; son, George W. Smith; daughter, Kay (Alan) Curtis; Val H. (Deborah) Smith; sister, Doris (Mick) Treu; brother, Hugh (Nadine) Miller. Genevieve has 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 at 4 p.m. in the Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Dr, where friends may visit at 3:00 p.m. Sun. prior to services. Published in the Deseret News from 12/10/2004 - 12/11/2004. Sorensen, Iva Lee Iva Lee Sorensen 1918 ~ 2004 GLENWOOD, Utah - Our beloved mother, Iva Lee P. Sorensen, 86, returned to our Heavenly Father on December 8, 2004, in Provo, Utah. She was born June 14, 1918, in Glenwood to Bill and Lillian Sorenson and Viven Powell. She is now reunited with her husband of 68 years, Junius F. Sorensen, who preceded her in death in May of 2002. She will be greatly missed by her children, Rosalie (Jim) Christensen of Richfield; Jeanine Wilkinson, Kaye (Don) Bybee, of Glenwood; Nan Bodily and Marilyn (Dennis) Fleming, of Taylorsville; Richard (Linda) Sorensen of Salt Lake City; Julie (Ken) Richens of Farmington; also by her 38 grandchildren; 65 great-grand children and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by a sister, Nadine (Monte) Andersen of Salt Lake City; brothers-in-law, Harold Sorensen of Richfield, LaGrand Sorensen of Kearns; sisters-in-law, Myra Sorensen of Logan and LaVern Sorensen of Orem. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Junius; two children, Diane Gae and Junius David; three grandchildren; sister, LaJune Larsen; brothers, Jack Sorenson and Clark Sorenson; son-in-law, Arlo Wilkinson. Our mother leaves behind a rich legacy of devotion and service to family, community, and the LDS Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at 12:00 Noon in the Glenwood LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and at the ward chapel in Glenwood on Sat. from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004. Guest Book Flowers Charities Steffen, Mae Littledyke Mae Littledyke Steffen 1904 ~ 2004 Mae Littledyke Steffen, age 100, passed away December 7, 2004 at her home in Murray, Utah. She was born November 24, 1904 in Smithfield, Utah, the second of seven children, to Alma and Evadean Higgins Littledyke. She graduated from Millard High. She married Amos Verle Maxfield in the Salt Lake Temple. They divorced and she later married Walter Steffen. She worked at Geneva Steele as a PBX operator most of her younger life, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the LDS church and taught primary a number of years. She enjoyed life and her family. She is survived by her daughter Rhea Maxfield Horne of Murray, Utah: grandchildren Wallace (Dixie) Horne, Leslie (Allen) Featherston, Steve (Terry) Horne, Susan (Adin) Heaps of Utah and William (Joan) Horne of Texas, 17 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, five sisters, and one brother. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at 12:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/10/2004. Stowell, Maxine Clara Hudson Maxine Clara Hudson Stowell 1915 ~ 2004 Maxine Clara Hudson Stowell died December 2, 2004 after a long-term illness. She was 89-years-old. Maxine graduated from high school in Downey, Idaho, in 1932 at the age of 17 and began attending Utah State Agricultural College in Logan, Utah. Although marriage interrupted her education, her desire to graduate from college remained strong. In 1963 she graduated from the University of Utah, achieving a long-held goal. She earned a Masters Degree in Social Work in 1965. Maxine went to work at the new University of Utah Medical Center as an "original," starting in the Clinical Research Ward on the kidney transplant team. She continued her career at the University Hospital until her retirement in 1983. Working at the hospital was an important part of Maxine's life, and after retirement she returned to the hospital as a volunteer, logging over 1,500 hours until poor health limited her involvement. Maxine Clara Hudson was born April 24, 1915 in Kellogg, Idaho, the 2nd child of Benjamin R. Hudson and Clara Mae Henderson Hudson. Maxine's brother, Eugene, had died before Maxine was born. Clara died giving birth to Maxine. Ben sent his infant daughter to live with his sister in Robin, Idaho; Aunt Laura loved and cared for Maxine as her own child. Maxine spent her childhood in Idaho, with Laura and Laura's son, Ralph Webb, whom Maxine thought of as her brother and in southern California with her father, where he had moved after Clara's death. Maxine married Harold Bowman Stowell in 1936, they had five children. They were divorced in 1964. Maxine is survived by Ralph Webb, her five children: Bruce Stowell (Heather Hyde), Kent Stowell (Francia Russell), Barbara Stowell Rasmussen (Richard), Ben Stowell (Janet Helstrom), and Laura Stowell Clark; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children. Funeral Services will be held Dec. 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Douglas LDS Ward Chapel, 721 S. 1200 E., Salt Lake City. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to the services. Maxine will be returned to Robin, Idaho, for burial. Published in the Deseret News from 12/8/2004 - 12/10/2004. Sweeney, Donna B. Donna B. Sweeney "Mama" Donna Beth Caldwell Sweeney passed away Dec. 8, 2004 surrounded by her family in West Jordan, UT. She was born Aug. 30, 1923 in Millcreek, UT to Robert LeRoy and Elizabeth Anna Hofeling Caldwell. She married her Sug, Clarence Woodruff Sweeney on June 9, 1941 in Holladay, later solemnized on June 27, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Clarence preceded her in death on October 5, 1987. Donna was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed working many years on genealogy and served several missions with her husband, working with the Lamanites for the LDS church. She worked 18 years for the US Government retiring in 1976 at Dugway, UT. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and her dog Stockton. She is survived by sons: Jack (Terre) Sweeney-AZ; Clayton Butler-AZ; Shaun (Connie) Sweeney-CA; daughters: Lynn Wrede-CA; Elaine Eva-Dugway; Laurel Springer-SC; Janet (Greg) Gonzales and Margaret Bennett-Salt Lake City; Jill (Ken) Borton-West Jordan; 28 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Richard (Dick), Larry and Dale Caldwell, Erma Conover, Vivian Halley, Janice Cox and Annette Openshaw. Preceded in death by daughter Ruth Guymon, sister Elaine Kindred, brothers, Bobby, Duane and Jackie Caldwell. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Chapel, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. (10600 So.) where friends may call Friday, Dec. 10, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sat. one hour prior to the service. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens. Published in the Deseret News from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.