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Andersen, Dale Owen
Dale Owen Andersen 1934 ~ 2004   He shared his smile with everyone. He was a
friend to the friendless. He was wise. He let everyone know they mattered. 
Dale Owen Andersen passed away peacefully in Salt Lake City, on Saturday,
December 11, 2004.  Born on December 30, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, to
Willard Joseph Andersen and Annie Elizabeth Bailey Andersen, Dale had an
idyllic childhood surrounded by caring people. His sister, Beverly, and
brother, Glen, were already teenagers when Dale was born. His parents and
siblings all preceded him in death.  Beyond Dale's immediate family was a
supportive extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins whose
shared hardships during the Great Depression, and World War II contributed to
an amazing bond of closeness and love. Even in those lean years, the Andersen
family made many car trips to visit family, friends and places around the
Western United States. These were the basis of many of Dale's fondest
memories.  The Willard Andersen home was a hub of social activity, and widely
regarded as a haven of Christ-like love.  As a boy and throughout life, Dale
was fun-loving, and light-hearted. He learned to play the saxophone, and
performed in a dance band. He enthusiastically participated in sports, most
especially baseball. Dale had many boyhood friends with whom he remained close
throughout life.  He served a 2 1/2 year mission for the LDS Church in Brazil
from 1955-1957. He also served a stint in the US Army Reserve.  Dale married
Annette Marie Hubbert on September 27, 1958 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple.  He
earned an associates degree from Pasadena City College, a bachelors degree
from California State University at Los Angeles, and a Juris Doctor degree
from Loyola School of Law, Los Angeles.  He was a math and history teacher for
the Los Angeles Unified School District, then later for the Chaffey Union High
School District, and finally for the Antelope Valley Union High School
District, all in California. He had a law practice in Provo, Utah for several
years. He was also a math and religion instructor at Brigham Young University.
He was the director of the Options for Youth Charter School in Lancaster,
California. Upon retirement, he moved to Salt Lake in 2003.  In the LDS
Church, he served in a variety of positions including 1st counselor in his
mission presidency, Elders quorum president, several bishoprics, several high
councils, Gospel Doctrine teacher, temple worker, and 1st counselor in a stake
presidency. He had a passion for history, and a gift for making difficult
concepts easily understood. Many former students, not to mention all of his
five children, will attest to this.  He loved going to the movies, and he
enjoyed interesting conversation. At social events, he made all feel at ease.
He knew how to be happy with little things.  Above all, Dale was a devoted
husband and a loving father. Many view him as the kindest person they have
ever known.  Dale is survived by his wife, Annette of Salt Lake City, and
children: Marilyn Baird of Lafayette, CA; Glen Andersen of Aurora, OH; John
Andersen of Portland, OR; Steven Andersen of Farmington, UT; Susan Offerdahl
of Columbia, MO; 17 grandchildren, two nieces, and eight nephews. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2004, 12 noon, at the Salt Lake
11th Ward, 951 E. 100 S. Friends may call Friday 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary,
260 E. South Temple and Sat. from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the
ward. Interment at Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Anderson, J. Robert
J. Robert Anderson 1922 ~ 2004  Joseph Robert Anderson, age 82, died Dec. 14,
2004, in Salt Lake City. He left us peacefully, after a long struggle with
Parkinson''s Disease.Bob was born March 14, 1922, in Salt Lake City, to Joseph
W. and Norma Peterson Anderson. He graduated in 1939 from East High School
where he made lifetime friends he loved and cherished. Bob served as a
missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Eastern
States Mission from 1941 to 1943. He enlisted in the United States Army Air
Force in 1943 and served in Italy. Graduated from University of Utah,
receiving Bachelor and J.D. degrees. In 1947, at Bryce Canyon, Bob introduced
himself to a beautiful redheaded girl, Jean Anderson. They married in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple, June 15, 1949, and have been devoted companions for 55 years.
Bob joined the FBI in 1950 as a Special Agent in Washington, DC; Houston and
Corpus Christi, TX; Baltimore and Salt Lake City. Bob spent 30 productive,
enjoyable years as an oil industry executive with Utah Oil Refining Company
then Standard Oil (Amoco) in Salt Lake, Chicago; Traverse City, MI; and Kansas
City. Chaired the Utah Petroleum Council.A high priest in The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bob gave devoted service wherever called,
including to bishoprics and to a high council. His favorite calling was to
teach gospel doctrine.  Bob loved a good tennis match and was an avid player
until three years ago. The only thing that gave him greater joy was to be
surrounded by his family. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Jean; three
children, Dr. Joseph R. Anderson, Jr. (Bonnie Thomas), of Ogden; Sharlene
Lindsay (Bruce Lindsay) of Cottonwood Heights; Barbara DeBry (Robert J. DeBry)
of Holladay; sister Bette Lloyd, Midvale; twelve grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Elaine Card. The
family extends deepest thanks to compassionate health care professionals and
dear friends for their support. Funeral services will be held Friday, December
17, 2004, at the Cottonwood 16th Ward, 6350 S. Rodeo Ln., (1540 E.) at 12:00
noon. Friends may call at a viewing, Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Larkin
Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 E., 1300 S., and Friday at the ward meeting house,
one hour prior to services.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
contributions to the American Parkinson''s Disease Association, 1250 Hylan
Blvd., #4B, Staten Island, NY 10305; or the Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000
Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, 84112.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Benson, Michael F.
Michael F. Benson 1950 ~ 2004  Michael F. Benson, beloved husband, father and
grandfather, passed away December 12, 2004 following an automobile accident
while working in Monterrey Co., California. Born November 6, 1950 to Ronald
and Gwen Benson in Roosevelt, Utah. He was a journeyman lineman for over 33
years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
He enjoyed his work and loved to travel and spend time with his family. He is
survived by his wife, Nancy, of 32 years; son, Michael Wayne (Malinda) Benson;
daughter, Lisa Michelle (Jason) Benson-Sokol; grandchildren: Garrett Scott
Benson and another little one on the way; mother, Gwen (Howard) Allen;
brother, Steven R. Benson; sisters, Vicki (Wayne) Martin, Susan Smith and
Ronda (David) Winstead. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Benson;
brother, David Leroy Benson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12 noon
at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road where family and friends may
gather Saturday, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Bethers, Mary Burch
Mary Burch Bethers 1930 ~ 2004  Our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend
passed away on Dec. 12, 2004 after a battle with cancer.  Mary was born on
April 12, 1930 to Deon and Arthur Burch in Wallsburg, Utah. She married her
sweetheart Neil Bethers for time and all eternity. They are the parents of
seven children.  Mary is survived by her children Doug (Kim) Bethers of
American Fork, UT; Marcia (Ray) Birch of Daniels, UT; Louise (Grant) Stubbs of
Richfield, UT; Janice (David) Nelson of Bountiful, UT; and Gordon (Willie)
Bethers of Mapleton, UT. Their beloved daughter Laurel passed away on
Christmas Day last year. Another son, Ray Bethers also preceded her in death.
Mary is the grandmother of 29 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mary
also leaves behind two brothers, Steve (Maureen) Burch and Gene (Nina) Burch,
two sisters, Kay (Sherman) Giles and Joann (Blaine) Batty, and a
brother-in-law H. Kent Francis. She reunites with three siblings who preceded
her in death, Donna Francis, Myrle Treft, and Clark Burch. Funeral services
will be held Friday, December 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview South
Stake Center, 1122 Grand Avenue, Provo, Utah. Friends may call Thursday
evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, as well
as Friday morning at the stake center from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will be
in the Heber City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Brown, Edwin Garth
Edwin Garth Brown 1931 ~2004  Dr. Edwin Garth Brown passed away December 11,
2004 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah after battling cancer and Parkinson's
disease for over a year. His wife and children were at his bedside sharing
their love and gratitude when he died. Ed, also known as Ned, was born June
30, 1931 in Copperton, Utah, the sixth and last child of Harold King and Emma
Featherstone Brown. Ed was a graduate from Bingham High School. In 1953, he
received his B.S. in Sociology from Brigham Young University. Ed later served
an LDS mission in France from 1953 to 1956. On June 6, 1958 Ed married Carma
Jeanne Johnson in the Salt Lake Temple. Throughout his life, Ed was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many
capacities including Sunday School President/Teacher, Early Morning Seminary
Teacher, Bishop in Topeka, KS, and a member of many High Councils. Ed pursued
a post-graduate education, receiving an M.A. in Social Work from the
University of Utah in 1959, a Postmasters Fellowship from the Menninger
Foundation in 1960 and a Ph.D. in Social Service Administration, Psychiatric
Social Work from the University of Chicago in 1970. Ed received many honors
and awards. He was a licensed Social Worker in Illinois and Utah, Certified
Marriage and Family Counselor and Core Certified in Domestic Violence. His
work experience included: A Graduate Professor and later Dean of the Graduate
School of Social Work at the University of Utah; Founder and Clinical Director
of Highland Ridge Hospital for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse; and Co-Founder of
Sequoia Counseling Services. Ed was a Commissioner of the Salt Lake County
Housing Authority and did much consulting work with the Ute Tribal Council,
Bonneville Productions and many other organizations. Ed's career is marked by
his compassion and dedication to his clients. He helped those with alcoholism,
substance abuse, child abuse and marital problems Ed credited his being able
to help them change their lives for the better to his Heavenly Father. He
loved his work because he felt he was truly helping people. Ed is survived by
his wife Carma, their children Laura (Troy) Tate, Michael (Solo) Brown,
Melanie Brown, Rosanne "Rose" Brown (Robert Samuels), Benjamin Brown and
Angela Brown and by his 11 grandchildren. Ed is also survived by Kathy
(Joseph) Brown, his brothers Thomas Harold (Sheila) Brown and Ralph Ray
(Margaret) Brown. He was preceded in death by his sisters Barbara Mary
Sorenson and Shirley Mae Brown and his brother Joseph Featherstone Brown.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the
Monument Park 20th Ward Chapel, 2795 E. Crestview Drive (1010 S.). Friends and
family may call at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 E. 1300 S, Friday
evening, December 17 from 6-8 p.m. and at the Monument Park 20th Ward Chapel,
Sat. morning from 10:45 -11:45 a.m. Burial will be at the Mount Olivet
Cemetery, 1342 E. 500 S.  It was Ed's wish that his friends give to their
favorite charity in lieu of flowers.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Center, Charles S.
Charles S. Center 1917 ~ 2004  Charlie passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 with
his loving wife and daughter by his side. Charlie was born October 13, 1917 in
Cambridge, Mass to Edna and Charles Center. He married Ann Reynolds in 1941 in
Newton, Mass. Survived by his wife Ann; children,Gary (Karen), Charlie
(Robin), Laura, Bob and Susan (Tom); eight grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren and his sister, Harriet Broadhurst. Charlie was a pilot in
World War II. He moved his family to Utah in 1952 and established a thriving
machinery business in Salt Lake. His love of skiing, hunting, golfing and
sailing on the Great Salt Lake kept him active in the great outdoors. Charlie
was also loved by neighbors and friends. He was a modest, kind and generous
man, with a unique sense of humor. Charlie donated his body to the U of U
School of Medicine. Per his request, there will be no funeral services. A
private family celebration of his life was held at his home. In lieu of
flowers, please send donations to the Huntsman Cancer Research Center.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Clayton, Lois Darlene Simmerman
Lois (Dolly)  Simmerman Clayton 1934 ~ 2004  I, Lois Darlene Simmerman
Clayton, also known as Dolly Clayton, having been born of goodly parents, have
departed this life on December 10, 2004, to return to my Heavenly Parents and
my earthly parents (ErnestMelvin Simmerman and Ruby Lois Wills Simmerman, both
deceased).  I came to this life from my pre-existent state on August 27, 1934,
in Salt Lake City, Utah. Those were the days of the Great Depression, and
because my father had secured full time, permanent work in Denver, Colorado,
the family moved there shortly after I was born. I grew up in Denver,
graduating from South High School and the University of Denver. I taught
school in Clifton and Palisades, Colorado, and then, as a Fulbright Scholar, I
studied Norwegian Folk Music at the University of Oslo. Until recently, I
served as a Director and as the Secretary of Future Hope International, Inc. I
married Ronald Joel Clayton, who survives me, on August 23, 1960, in the Salt
Lake Temple. We lived in Denver and then Englewood, Colorado until 1971, when
we moved to Rockville, Maryland. There we resided until 1982, when we moved to
Centerville, Utah. We have had three sons born to us, Joel Everett (deceased),
Andrew Ernest (deceased), and Paul Edward, who recently moved to Utah from New
York City with his wife, Jestina Sunkarie Val-Mudge. Life was good to me by
blessing me with a wonderful, loving family and many, many wonderful friends
through the years. My life was blessed with music, education, reading, travel,
genealogy, and many other wonderful pursuits. I have probably had some kind of
wonderful musical experience with just about everybody that I have ever
encountered. Many times, music is what made my life bearable. I have always
been active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have had
many opportunities to grow and learn through participation in the programs of
the church. I served a local, fulltime mission for the church in Norway after
completing my studies at the University of Oslo, and I was honored to serve
from 1998 to 2003 as a member of the General Church Music Committee. I was
blessed with one brother, Gerald M. "Jerry" Simmerman, who survives me, and I
truly love him and his wonderful family.  My viewing will take place on
Thursday, December 16, 2004, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers
Bountiful Mortuary (295 North Main, Bountiful). In addition, there will be a
viewing at the LDS Church located at 200 South 300 East in Centerville, from
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the morning of Friday, December 17, 2004. Family
and intimate friends are invited to assemble at 10:30 a.m. for the Family
Prayer. My funeral will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 17,
2004, at the church in Centerville. After the funeral, my son, Paul, will pipe
me to the Centerville City Cemetery, where all are invited to enjoy the
Dixieland music of the band, Salt City Saints. After the graveside portion of
the service, the band will lead everyone back to the church for a celebration
luncheon, where the music will continue. All are invited to attend. The
luncheon will begin at about 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider
making a tax-deductible contribution to Future Hope International, Inc. (493
Sheridan Circle, Centerville, Utah 84014.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Daniels, Ernest Carl (Ernie)
Ernest Carl Daniels 1926 ~2004  Ernest (Ernie) Carl Daniels, loving husband
and father, passed away Dec. 13, 2004 from complications due to illness.Ernie
was born on June 15, 1926 to Ernest G. and Lucy Heiss Daniels. Graduate of
West High School and attended Utah State University. Ernie served in the US
Navy during World War II having the Rank of Bos'ns Mate 2nd Class. He married
Annie Lou McDonald on April 22, 1951, they later were married in the Salt Lake
City Temple on Dec. 16, 1964. Ernie was an active member of The Church of
Latter-day Saints and had the privilege of serving in many callings. He had a
strong work ethic as an architect with the Skaggs Drug Center /American Stores
Company and retired in 1988. Throughout his life Ernie had a passion for
adventure and the great outdoors. As a young man he was a member of the
Bonneville Sea Scouts. His sense of adventure continued for 55+ years with the
Boy Scouts of America, where he was given the prestigious "Silver Beaver"
Award in 1976. This affiliation enabled him to spend many hours backpacking
and fly-fishing in the Unitas and Wind River regions.  Ernie is survived by
his wife, daughter Carla and son Mark (Sharon Winder).  The family wishes to
express their deep gratitude to friends and neighbors who have supported them
throughout this time. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December
17, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the Peruvian Park Ward, 1500 East 8600 South
(Sandy). Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 East Bengal Blvd. (7800 S.) and one hour
prior to the services Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers please make
donations to the Boy Scouts of America or a charity of your choice.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Dansie, Jack
Jack Dansie 1928 ~2004  John Wallace Dansie, age 76, beloved husband, father,
grandfather, uncle and friend passed away December 13, 2004 in Mesquite,
Nevada of natural causes. He was born July 23, 1928 in West Jordan, Utah to
Clarence Edgar and Grace Jones Dansie. He married Jean Holm August 9, 1948 in
Spanish Fork, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls
Temple June 10, 1966. They spent 56 wonderful years together. He drove truck,
worked construction and mined most of his life. He was a Jack of all trades. 
He is survived by his wife Jean of Nephi, UT; children, Brenda Taylor of
Spanish Fork, UT; Karen (Jim D) Eardley of Mtn View, Wyoming; Jackie (Lynn)
Durrant of Provo, UT; Craig (JoAnn) Dansie and Kayleen (Bruce) Evans all of
Nephi, Ut; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald
(Laurel) Dansie of Springville, UT; Clint (Ann) Dansie and Randy (Phyllis)
Dansie all of Payson, UT; sisters, Eva Mae (Everett) Hansen of Palmyra, UT;
Grace (Keith) Hansen of Murray, UT; Berta Lou (Ed) Holt of Palmyra, UT;
sisters-in-law, Evelyn Dansie of Lake Shore, UT; Marjorie Dansie of Payson,
UT; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers,
Robert and LaMonte Danise. "Keep Smiling" Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, December 17, 2004 in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 N. 100 W.
Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home,
94 W. 300 N. and at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will
be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Dunford, Lela Christensen
Lela Christensen Dunford 1908 ~ 2004  Lela Christensen Dunford, age 96,
beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away December 11, 2004. She has
long desired to join her dear husband who died in 1956. Lela will always be
remembered for her kindness, cheerfulness and hospitality. Her many friends
could always count on food and friendship whenever they called. Lela was born
June 22, 1908, in Bloomington, Idaho. She was the youngest of 13 children,
married Isaac Dunford September 11, 1929 in the Salt Lake Temple, and is
survived by her five boys, Harold (Brenda), Kent (Carolyn), Fred (Collene),
John (LeeAnn), and Scott (Bonnie), 21 grandchildren and 52
great-grandchildren. Despite living alone for most of the 50 years since her
husband's death, she has managed to live a full and productive life   helping
raise two grandchildren, serving faithfully in the organizations of the LDS
Church (including many years as a temple worker), traveling extensively
throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East, and working as an
employee of the Utah Valley Hospital. She was skilled in knitting, quilting
and embroidery. All the family has treasured gifts of her artistic work.
Lela's greatest joy was being with family on trips, reunions, dinners and
holidays. She has been an inspiration to all who have known her. Our lives
have been enriched by association with her sweet and positive personality.
Thanks Mom, Grandma, Sweetheart, for the beautiful memories. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rivergrove Ward
Chapel located on the corner of eighth north and seventh west in Provo.
Friends may call at the chapel to pay respects from 9:00-10:30 a.m., prior to
the funeral services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery under the
direction of Berg Mortuary of Provo.  The family wishes to thank Harmony
Hospice for their excellent care during the final weeks of Lela's life,
especially to Rose and Shannon. Condolences may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Fife, Breck D.
Breck D. Fife 1963 ~ 2004  Breck D. Fife, born Jan. 8, 1963. He passed away
Sunday, December 12th, 2004 while in his Salt Lake City home.  Breck died in
his sleep after a very long fight with an illness that eventually took his
life. Breck came into this world cuddled in a nuns arms and as he was
presented to his mother and father, with a tear in her eye, she remarked "what
a beautiful baby boy".  Breck is survived by a whole team of loved ones, Wendy
his sweetheart, his adored son Mitchel, and Mitchel's mother Angie. Also, his
six acquired children that he loved like his own, Harmony, Zachary, Brittney,
Amanda, Joshua and Jonah.  He is survived by his loving parents Ronald and
JoeAnn Fife and Barbara and Tom Janaky. No one loved a son more than his
mother and father. He has two beautiful sisters and their husbands Robin and
Clint Johnson and Wendy and Dart McGregor. His nephews were like sons to him,
JD, Chris, Brady, Nick, Morgan, Kody and Logan. Breck had many other surrogate
sons throughout his football coaching career. Reno, Haloti and Victor were
just a few of the many he blessed. Breck coached High School Football for 15
years. He played High School and College Football and needless to say he truly
loved the game. Breck had many hobbies and interests and was good at all of
them, but his biggest interest was his family and friends. His favorite
activity was to cook a big Sunday dinner for the family and spend the day
together. We know he is with his Heavenly Father right now, they were good
friends and spoke often. He will be missed by so many. He changed the lives of
everyone he knew and those he didn't know with a crack of a joke or a big
dimpled smile. He was that kind of person. Breck, we will love you forever and
ever. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday December 16, 2004 at
11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary 3115 East Bengal Blvd. (7800 S.)
Friends and family may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mountain
View.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004.

Gardner, Cynthia  Mallory
Cynthia  Mallory Gardner 1922 ~ 2004  Cynthia  Mallory Gardner was born on
March 12, 1922, eldest daughter of Richard Henderson and Esther Smith Mallory,
in Omaha, Nebraska. She died on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at her home in
Orem, Utah, following a brave battle with cancer.  She received her primary
education in Omaha, starting with kindergarten at Dundee School. It was
continued with the fourth grade at a private school for girls, Brownell Hall,
which took her through high school. She was awarded a scholarship to Smith
College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and after two years there, attended the
University of Utah and Brigham Young University. On June 11, 1942, she married
Jack Byron Trunnell, the father of her six children: Thomas, Nancy, Bari,
Marti, Mark, and Janet. After a divorce from Dr. Trunnell, she married L.
Levier Gardner on December 23, 1970. She is survived by her husband, Levier;
all of her children; all of Levier's children, Levier, Norman, Robert, Wayne,
Ronald, Marvin, Bruce, and Brent Gardner, and Donna Ivey; 68 grandchildren; 42
great-grandchildren; DeLynn Decker of Provo, whom Cynthia and Levier
considered a 16th child ; and sisters Mary Rice and Ann  Teal. She is preceded
in death by two great-grandchildren and by her sister Barbara Hannon.  Cynthia
was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
the Salt Lake Tabernacle November 29, 1941, and she remained a devout member
of the Church as long as she lived, serving in all the auxiliaries. She and
her husband, Levier, served as missionaries in the Argentina Cordoba Mission,
1984-86. They served together for many years in the Provo Temple. She also
enjoyed her assignments as writer and editor on various general Church
committees, such as the family home evening, gospel doctrine, and Visiting
Teaching Message writing committees; she greatly enjoyed that work and the
friendships formed in doing it. Cynthia was a professional genealogist, an
editor at BYU Press, and an award-winning writer. She did volunteer editing
for the Braille Resource and Literacy Center. And she recently published a
book of poetry.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2004,
at Lakeridge Fifth Ward, 575 South 400 West, Orem, at 11:00 a.m. A viewing
will be held Friday evening, Dec. 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Berg Mortuary,
185 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah. An additional viewing will be held on 
Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Lakeridge Fifth Ward, at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior
to the funeral. Interment, Provo City Cemetery.  The family requests that in
lieu of flowers, donations be made in Cynthia's name to the LDS Church
Humanitarian Fund, Attention: Donor Services, 1665 S. Bennett Road, SLC, Utah
84104, or to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the  University of Utah, 2000
Circle of Hope, Suite 5127, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 or on-line at
www.huntsmancancer.org
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Greene, Russell T.
Russell T Greene 1919 ~ 2004  After eight years, five months, and three days,
our Dad was finally reunited with his sweetheart!Russell T Greene, 85, of
American Fork, passed away peacefully December 13, 2004 at the home of his
son, Kim, in Lehi, of natural causes. He was just worn out! Russ was born
March 31, 1919 in Pleasant Grove to Herman and Maud Green. He attended schools
in Pleasant Grove and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1937. He
served in the Army during World War II. He married the love of his life and
favorite dance partner, Margret Beth Rushton on October 24, 1942, in Yakima,
WA. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple, April
18, 1946. They spent 54 wonderful years together. Beth preceded him in death
July 10, 1996. Their five children (Jan, Kim, DeR, Meg and Deb) were very
blessed to have them as parents. Dad loved hunting, fishing, camping, dancing
and spending time with his family. He also loved to watch sports and The Price
is Right. He enjoyed annual trips to Lake Powell, Jackson Hole and one of Mom
and Dad's favorite spots, Oxboe Bend. He was a member of the Utah Trail
Dusters chapter of the Good Sams. He worked in the auto body business most of
his life, retiring in 1982. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, his
favorite being High Priest Group Instructor.  He lived a great life. Dad was a
very hard-working and honest man. He was a marvelous example and inspiration
to all who knew him. Dad is survived by his five children: Janet (Lynn)
Greene-Darling, West Jordan; Kim (Sherry) Greene, Lehi; DeR (Jolene) Greene,
Lehi; Meg (Barry) Morse, Dugway; Debra (Lance) Billings, Orem; 16
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Vance Green, Pleasant Grove;
a sister, Louise Harris, Pleasant Grove; a brother-in-law, Stephen Rushton of
St. Anthony, ID.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
wife, his parents, brothers (Roy, Arch, Milt, Nyle) and sisters (Hazel
McCandless and Lela Green). Thanks to Chris and Heather for helping make his
last few months a little brighter. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Sat., Dec
18, 2004 in the American Fork 18th Ward, 380 S. 300 E. Viewing Fri. 6-8 p.m.
at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and from 9:45-10:45
a.m. prior to services at the church. Military rites by VFW District IV.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Hermanson, Ronald Eric
Ronald Eric Hermanson 1937 ~ 2004  On December 13 our precious friend and
dearest love returned to our Heavenly Father taking a great share of our love
with him. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church. He was born January 31,
1937 in Salt Lake City to Helen Winifred Larson Hermanson and Eric Sexton
Hermanson.Survived by wife Sharon, daughter Holly, son Kenneth, stepchildren
Terry, Corby Ronny and Wendy, brother Dennis, sister Lorraine; many
grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved the outdoor and was a friend
to all. He was an inspiration to all with his sunny smile and courageous
disposition. He served eight years in the Marine Corps and was a veteran of
the Korean War. He loved his family and Marine Corps and was very proud of his
service to his  country.  He will be terribly missed. Funeral services will be
11:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17 at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 So. Highland
Drive, with a viewing will 9:45- 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Utah
Veterans Memorial Park.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Jackson, Lynette
Lynette Jackson 1940 ~ 2004  After a long struggle with brain cancer, Lynette
Elizabeth Jones Jackson departed from this mortal existence on December 9,
2004, on her mother's 90th birthday. Her passing was peaceful, at home, and
surrounded by her family.  Lynette was born in a suburb of Melbourne,
Australia, on Valentine's Day, Feb 14, 1940. She was born to loving parents,
John L.A. Jones and Ina Lillian Holden and was the oldest sister to Margot,
Jennifer, and Robin. Her parents and sister survive her and all live in
Australia. Her final breaths came as she was listening to the song "I still
call Australia Home." Lynette was studious and graduated as valedictorian
(Head Prefect) of her high school class. She also attended teachers' college.
Lynette grew up a very devout and active Baptist. She became associated with a
number of young people in the Melbourne mission home of President Bruce R.
McConkie and, at the age of 19, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She attended BYU, Provo, where she took a degree in
sociology. Later, she also received a master's degree in counseling. On Sept
10, 1965, she was married in the Salt Lake Temple to Sherland Ernest Jackson
and sealed for time and eternity by Elder McConkie. She fulfilled many
callings in her church - in Primary, Sunday School, and Relief Society.
Lynette was especially devoted to disadvantaged and special-needs children and
had great empathy with them. She had essentially two careers: the first as
child-welfare worker in Berkeley/Oakland, CA, and the second in the Alpine
School District, where she has served as a special education teacher for the
last 22 years. Her life and love have touched thousands, and she has been
greatly loved in return. She will be missed. In America, Lynette is survived
by a family who meant more to her than anything else: husband, Sherland; son,
Sean, and his wife, Natalie; their children Cora and Lillian; daughter,
Catherine Lynne (now Geary) and her husband Michael; and their children
Jackson and Elizabeth. Lynette's tumor was diagnosed on her wedding
anniversary, September 10, 2002, and her initial prognosis was from two to six
months (which, with a smile, she declared unacceptable and continued her
everyday activities). The family would especially like to thank doctors Howard
Reichman and Ali Choucair whose marvelous skills prolonged her life for two
additional years, during which she continued to teach and to have meaningful
experiences with friends and family. Thanks also go to the Home Health Care
workers who assisted Lynette's family (especially our lovely, ever-present
Katie) during the final few weeks. Heart-felt thanks to Lynette's many friends
and school colleagues for their great love and support and to a special few,
here nameless, who have shown truly unbelievable devotion. A public viewing is
to be held Friday, December 17th, from 7-9 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson
Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and services will be held in the Orem
5th Ward Chapel, 50 South 800 East, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th.
Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests small, written remembrances from those who knew Lynette personally,
and, if desired, a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may also be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

LeMone, Dorothy Hodges
Dorothy Hodges LeMone 1919 ~ 2004  Dorothy Hodges LeMone, age 85, of Salt Lake
City, Utah, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004. Dorothy was born May
25, 1919 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lon and Bertha Hodges. On February 13,
1942, she married Marvin LeMone, in Portland Oregon, where they lived for 60
years. Dorothy enjoyed teaching Sunday school and playing the piano. She
always loved being on the Oregon coast. Dorothy is survived by her loving
husband Marvin, of 63 years; sons, Larry, Lynn, and Robert LeMone; nine
grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South
2300 East. Interment: Utah Veteran's Memorial Park. Please send condolences to
the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

McAfee, Robert Joseph
Robert Joseph McAfee 8/27/37 ~ 12/12/04  Robert Joseph McAfee, our loving
husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep to the
loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 12, 2004, West Valley
City. He was born August 27, 1937 in Sedalia, Missouri. He served an LDS
Mission in Tampa, Florida. Upon returning home from his mission he married his
sweetheart Helen (Brown) in the Manti Temple, July 28, 1962. He is survived by
his wife Helen and their seven sons, Mark (Kristina), Stan (Andrea), Lynn
(Robin), Rod (Kelly), Matt (Carolyn), Ryan (Carie), Ben (Jessica) and 18 
grandchildren, brother Bill Driskell, and sisters Nancy Ann Sanders, Betty
Ferrari, and Donna Faucett. He had a dear love for his family, the gospel, and
baseball. He dedicated many hours of his life in the service of others. All
those who had the privilege of knowing him will dearly miss him. Funeral
services will be held on Friday, December 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hunter
Stake Center, 3737 So. 5600 W., where friends may call Thursday, December 16,
2004 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment will follow at
Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral directors: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

McDaniel, Francis Arnold
Francis Arnold McDaniel 1928 ~ 2004  KAYSVILLE - Francis Arnold McDan-iel, 76,
passed away Thursday, De-cember 9, 2004 at home surrounded by his loving
family, from a malignant brain tumor.He was born April 17, 1928 in Ben-ton
County, Indiana to Elmer Francis and Blanche Ruth Stanton McDaniel. He married
Shirley Jeane Pietz May 26, 1956 in Comfrey, Minnesota. After their marriage
they lived in Robbinsdale, MN until 1995, and then moved to Kaysville. He was
a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. Francis joined the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1959, and his marriage to Shirley was
later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple in 1962. He was an active member of
the church and served a mission with his wife in San Jose, CA, in 2000. He
worked as a service missionary for three years at the Kaysville Bishop's
Storehouse. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, traveling, a real do-it-yourselfer,
and his greatest love was his family. He is survived by his wife, Shirley
McDaniel; sons, Steven (Eileen) Mc-Daniel, Provo, James McDaniel, West Valley
City, John (Mary) McDaniel, Cedar Hills, UT; and daughters, Julene (Jay P.)
Morgan, LaCrescenta, CA, Nancy (Michael) Tebbs, Layton, Mary (Hugh) Marstella,
Kaysville, Teresa McDaniel, Marriott-Slaterville, UT; 21 grandchildren;
brother, Ron (Louise) McDaniel, El Reno, OK; sisters, Ruth (Donald) Gamber,
Pipestone, MN, and Sue (Dean)Swanson, Cross Lake, MN. Preceded in death by his
parents; and brothers, Howard, Ralph, and Cecil. Funeral services will be held
Friday, December 17, 2004, 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Mountain Shadows Ward,
1275 West 200 North. Friends may call Thursday, December 16, from 6-8 p.m. at
the Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main, and from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
prior to the service at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. Email
condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Padjen, John N.
John N. Padjen "Padj"  John N. Padjen passed away December 14, 2004 in Sandy,
UT.Padj was born on January 4, 1923 in Murray, UT to John and Mary Tobaric
Padjen. He married his sweetheart, Afton Levorsen, on December 14, 1946.
Padj's education was within the Murray School District. He graduated from the
University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies in
1952. Later he received his Masters of Science degree from the University of
Utah in Secondary Education, Curriculum Writing. He taught World History,
"Honors World History", U.S. History, and Sociology until his retirement after
33 years at West High School. He also taught for 21 years for the Salt Lake
Evening Adult Education and Summer Schools Program. Padj taught at least
10,000 students from 1952 to 1985. He loved teaching and loved and respected
his students. The students highly respected and admired Padj. He was firm,
friendly fair, and had feeling for all his students. He was advisor and
sponsor of the West High School Senior Class for 25 years. He was Commencement
Chairman for nine years and participated and chaired a number of educational
programs. He and his senior class officers were in charge of Commencement for
25 years. He was selected as the "Teacher of the Month" by the Salt Lake
Kiwanis for outstanding service in 1964 to the youth of our community that
represented the highest ideals and goals of the teaching profession. He
received the "Distinguished Teacher of the Year" High School Award for
outstanding contribution in the field of Social Sciences from the Utah Academy
of Science, Arts & Letters in 1983. Padj was a veteran of World War II,
serving as a Staff Sergeant, 3rd Bomber Command; P-51, 36th Fighter Group in
the invasion of Europe. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Survived by his wife, Afton; three sons, Van (Mai), Guy (Suelyn), and Robert;
grandson, Kristoffer; granddaughter, Wendy (Tom); great-granddaughter, Aubree.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael; and sister, Bessie. In
lieu of flowers, Padj requested contributions made to the West High School
Scholarship Fund. Padj will be missed by all of us. Friends may call Friday,
December 17, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State
Street. A Private graveside service will be held Saturday, December 18, 2004
at 11:00 a.m. at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 So. Vine Street.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Parkinson, Dennis Jay
Dennis Jay Parkinson 1939 ~ 2004   Dennis died of a heart attack at his home
in Chicago over Thanksgiving weekend.  Born in Salt Lake City May 31, 1939 to
Edith Vera Williams Parkinson and Charles "Jay" Parkinson. Dennis attended
East High School and then the Hill School in Pennsylvania when his family
moved to New York. He attended Stanford University and was graduated from New
York University in 1962. In his several years in the U.S. Army, Dennis
traveled in Europe, Africa, and the Near East. Upon his discharge, Dennis
moved to Chicago, a city he loved. Dennis had a wonderful sense of humor, a
keen mind with a photographic memory, and a passionate love of spectator
sports. This passion, combined with his propensity for lecturing his friends
on how to do everything, earned him his lifelong nickname of Coach. He
remained close to his roots in Utah, and especially the Pandemonium group from
East High School. He is survived by his stepmother Adele Parkinson,sister,
Christine Parkinson Mitchell of New York City, and her three children, Clay,
Larkin, and Bradley.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,
Dec. 17th, at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple. Burial will be at Salt
Lake City Cemetery.  We wish him Godspeed.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Pond, Kirk Harold
Kirk Harold Pond Daddy, Grandpa  Returned to his Heavenly Father. Kirk passed
away in Ft. Collins, CO.  Kirk was born Dec. 28, 1952 in Murray, UT to Jay and
Florence Pond. Kirk loved to spend time learning new things. He was an amazing
musician and loved playing any chance he got. He had many gifts.  Kirk is
survived by four daughters: Vickie Allgood (Guy), Tiffany Sorenson (Larry),
Hiedi Jacobson (Kevin), Misty Spicer (Kanale), five siblings, 14
grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents.  Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 16, at noon, at the Larkin
Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 South
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Quint, Bruce
Bruce Quint 1945 ~ 2004  Bruce Quint, died Saturday in an avalanche doing what
he loved doing best-being in the mountains.  This Renaissance man with his
Ph.D. in psychology and his seven sports letters from college lived his life
to the fullest-savoring it with his love of life and people. There is no
question Bruce touched everyone he knew-from his family, his closest friends,
and even strangers. His "five-year plan" for life was to live as if every
moment might be the last, and he did just that. For the last 15 years, Bruce
has been the executive director of the Community Development Corporation of
Utah, expanding it and providing services to those most in need of housing. He
was innovative, risk-taking, and extremely caring in his work to provide the
very best to those he was helping. Bruce loved his golfing buddies so much and
so looked forward to taking his mulligans with them. He was a terrific
competitor in tennis and helped his team go to regionals. He was a great skier
loving the beauty of Snowbird and the mountains. A voracious reader of
everything, especially biographies, he could talk at length, and he usually
did. He was an avid hiker and mountain biker. There wasn't anything Bruce did
halfway, and he put his all into everything he did. He was a poet, a writer,
and there was nothing he wouldn't try that involved athletics or academics. A
true Renaissance man in every aspect. Bruce absolutely adored his eight
grandchildren, and Pop Pop will miss them so much. He was so proud of his sons
Scott (Denise), Chet, and Keith (Liz) and stepdaughter Michelle (Frank)
Montagnino. His brother David (Laine) will miss the competition and
camaraderie. His wife Terri will miss him the most.  A special celebration of
his extraordinary life will be at the main Salt Lake City Library Auditorium
on 500 South on Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.   1:00 p.m. Bring your "Bruce" stories,
and everyone has one, so we can share and celebrate. There will be a viewing
at Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, on
Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All donations should go the
nonprofit Wasatch Backcountry Rescue who are the most amazing and courageous
people in town. Call Dean Cardinale at (801) 933-2156, and visit their website
at:  www.wasatchbackcountryrescue.org. so they can continue helping others. 
The Sheriff's Department, Search and Rescue and the remarkable dogs,
especially Midas, we thank from deep in our hearts. Bless you.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Robins, Zelda Scales
Zelda Scales Robins 1922 ~ 2004   KAYSVILLE   Zelda Scales Robins of
Kaysville, Utah, passed away in the early evening of December 11, 2004, at the
age of 82.  She left us peacefully, following an extended illness.  She was
born on July 10, 1922 to Wallace and Velma Scales in Thalia, Texas. Zelda
attended North Texas State, where she earned her teaching qualifications with
an emphasis in Home Economics. She served as the base dietician at Victory
Field in Vernon, Texas, during World War II. It was there that she met her
lifelong partner, John H. (Jack) Robins, of Salt Lake City. They were married
on September 22, 1945, in Kaysville. She made many contributions to the
community. Working with the Children's Service Society of Utah, Zelda offered
a home to numerous unwed mothers. She was an active member of the Kaysville
PTA, contributing her time and talents to many leadership positions. She also
participated as a member and officer of the Utah Retail Grocers Association
Ladies Auxiliary. Zelda had many personal interests.  She was an avid bridge
player, and greatly enjoyed the time spent with her bridge club friends. She
was a member of the Bay View Club in Davis County. Zelda was an excellent
cook.  She was an accomplished horsewoman, and was an avid snow skier, a sport
that she took up at the age of 50.  She especially enjoyed long horseback
rides and skiing vacations with Jack and the family. She enjoyed vacations
with her husband, and traveled to many locations around the world including
Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, India, China, Nepal, and her personal favorite,
Tibet. She was a devoted fan of the Utah Jazz, and was a season ticket holder
for many years. Zelda is survived by her husband, Jack, her son, Rick, and her
daughter, Ruth Ann. She was preceded in death by her son, Bill, her brother
Hearrell, and her infant sister, Veda. She had a special love for her four
granddaughters, Stefanie, Erin, Jessica, and Maggie. The Robins family would
like to extend special thanks to the nurses, aides, and staff of the Avalon
Care Center in Bountiful for their comfort and care over the past several
weeks. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
at Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 East Crestwood Road, Kaysville, Utah. Friends
and family may call Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at
Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main. In lieu of flowers, Zelda
would appreciate donations to the Children's Society of Utah, or to the
children's charity of your choice. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004.

Smith,  Golden Pete
Golden Pete Smith 1908 ~ 2004   KAYSVILLE   Our special father, grandfather,
and friend, Golden Earl Smith, left this life Dec. 13, 2004, to be with his
Heavenly Father after a valiant fight with cancer. Pete was small in stature,
but left a giant imprint on others through his actions and service. He was
without guile and loved everyone. He visited the sick and elderly in their
homes and at care centers from Logan to Bountiful on a weekly basis. He was
honest and trustworthy. His greatest attribute was his integrity. If you were
lucky to meet Pete you could be sure of eyes that twinkled, a broad smile,
ready to share a great story of his adventures, and a friend for life. He was
a hard worker who was knows for his beautiful flower and vegetable gardens.
Born Dec. 30, 1908, he was the son of George W. and Melissa Jane Gutherie
Smith. After serving as ranch foreman in Nevada at The Ellison Ranch for
several years he moved back to West Kaysville and took over the family farm
until 1966, while also working for the government at The Navy Base and Ogden
Defense Depot.   He married Mary Verla Sandall August 31, 1931. They were
sealed in the Salt Lake Temple, May 2, 1947. He was a high priest in the
Crestwood Ward. He and Verla served as temple ordinance workers for seven
years in the Ogden Temple. He is survived by one daughter, Linda (Phil)
Leonard, seven grandchildren, Trent Leonard, Melanie Leonard, Lisa (Glenn)
Grutter, Chad (Laura) Leonard, Jeremy (Nicole) Leonard, Melissa (Jeff) Larsen,
and Ryan Leonard, ten great-grand-children, Krystal and Libby Leonard, Autumn,
Corbin, Golden Grutter, Jessica, Cayden, Layne Leonard, Austin and Tallin
Larsen, sisters-in-law, Fern Sandall, Francis Morton, Jerri hatch, and Joanne
Smith and family friend, Cindy Sapiga. He was preceded in death by his
parents, beloved wife, Verla and brother, Howard. Funeral services will be
held Saturday, Dec. 18th, at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Tabernacle, 198 W.
Center Street. Friends and family may call Fri. from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's
Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main and Sat. from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. We are grateful for the loving and tender
care of Vista Hospice, especially the dedication from Cynthia Richins, Linda
Wilhelmson, Dan Horton, and Liz Murphy. The family also appreciates the kind
and gentle care he received from the nurses, aides, and management at Life
Care Center of Bountiful. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Tisher, Theron A.
Theron A. Tisher "Tish" or "Hoss"  RIVERTON - It is with great love and
affection that the family of Theron Arthur Tisher notes his passing Dec. 12,
2004, of natural causes.  Born April 21, 1927 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to
Cortland Endicott and Laura Mae Olson Tisher. Married Beverley J. Beck on
Sept. 30, 1955.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II and was an
active member of the Riverton American Legion Post #140. Tish was a devoted
railroader (lead car man) for the Union Pacific Railroad. Tish was proud of
his family and enjoyed celebrating their considerable accomplishments. 
Special thanks to doctors, nurses and staff of VA Hospital treating him since
1944 and Holladay Heath Care Staff.  Survived by his wife Beverley of 49
years; son David Pardner Tisher; daughters Laura (Jay) Roundy, and Becky
Thatcher; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Tueller
and Laura Hicks; and a special little niece Darla Jo. Preceded in death by his
"Blonde Bomber" daughter Terri and a brother.  We will be celebrating his
wonderful life of love and dedication in services on Sat. Dec. 18, 2004 at 11
a.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 S. 2200 W. where friends and family
may call Fri. evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Sat. one hour prior. Interment
Riverton Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Riverton
American Legion Post #140.  
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004.

Van Bloem, Lawrence Lee
Lawrence Lee  Van Bloem 1952 ~ 2004  Lawrence Lee Van Bloem passed away in an
automobile accident Dec. 10, 2004.  He was the son of Paul Millard Van Bloem,
who preceded him in death, and Nevaida Lee Van Bloem. He was born on Sept. 19,
1952 in Van Nuys, CA. He grew up in California, Texas and Utah, and has
resided in Lehi, Utah for the past 11 years. He served an LDS mission to
Southern California and continued serving in the church throughout his life.
He was dedicated to the Lord. Larry graduated with a Master's Degree in Social
Work from BYU. He has published research in professional journals and lectured
extensively. He loved children and dedicated his life to serving and helping
children and their families. In addition to his career, Larry was an
accomplished musician, actor, composer, and performer. Larry's own family was
of utmost importance to him. He married his sweetheart, Sandra Leigh Smith, in
the Manti, Utah Temple on August 21, 1979. He deeply loved Sandra and their
children Caleb, Leah, Anna Lisa, Tamara, Jefferson, Paul, and Eliza. He also
loved his siblings and parents. All have deeply felt his influence in their
lives, and will miss it so very much. Larry's siblings are; Naidra Rowland,
Lahna Strong, Daynia Lewis, Mark Van Bloem, Andrea Hudson, Eric Reis, David
Ries, Jennifer Holcomb, Chris Van Bloem, and Don Harryman. Funeral services
will be Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi Utah Stake Center, 200
N. Center. Family and friends may call Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. at the Wing
Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and Friday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to serv
ices. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. Donations to the family can be made to
the Lawrence Van Bloem Family Trust at any Wells Fargo or Bank of American
Fork branch. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.
 
Washburn, Hugh Thompson
Hugh Thompson Washburn 1935 ~ 2004  Our beloved husband, father and
grandfather, Hugh Thompson Washburn, age 69, peacefully passed away December
13, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 12, 1935 in Draper, Utah
to Ross and Rhoda Washburn. He served in the Military and married Dora
Erickson on March 19, 1960. He was a Steel Fabricator for most of his working
career. He is survived by his loving wife, Dora; three stepchildren, Barbara,
Bruce and Nola; two sons, Thomas and Richard; brothers and sisters, Lewis,
Lois, Clea, Dale, Jay and Judy; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was a gentle, loving man to all who knew him and will be sorely missed. 
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at
Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South. The family will receive
friends at a visitation at 11:45 a.m., prior to the service on Saturday at
Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South.  
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Watkins, Ronald Harold
Ronald Harold Watkins 1932 ~ 2004  Our loving husband, father, grandfather,
son, brother and friend, Ronald Watkins, age 71, passed away at home in Sandy,
Utah on  December 8, 2004. Born December 26, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son
of Harold and Verla Carol Watkins Tigerino. He married LaVonne Wiseman, August
18, 1972 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ronald worked for the Weider Corporation for
10 years before retiring in 1996. He served in the United States Air Force
during the Korean Conflict and was very patriotic. Ronald was a gifted artist
and musician who also loved the outdoors. All the family have very fond
memories of hunting and fishing trips together. His quick wit and sense of
humor were a blessing to all around him up to the very end. He is survived by
his wife, LaVonne; children: Rodney (Mary), Charlene (Peter), David
(Lorraine), Ronald (Nancy) and Debra (Robert); 12 grandchildren; seven
great-grand-children; his mother; sisters, Sylvia (Allen) Capes and Carol
Wilder; and loved by his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his father and brother, Lynn. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 17,
2004, 12 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd, where family and
friends may visit Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, 6-8 p.m. and again Friday, 11-11:45
a.m. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004.

Woodruff, Mildred C.
Mildred C. Woodruff 1915 ~ 2004  OGDEN   Mildred "Millie" Cunningham Woodruff,
89, peacefully passed from this life on Monday, December 13, 2004 at
Chancellor Gardens  Assisted Living Center in Clearfield. Millie was born
March 7, 1915 in Eden, Utah, the daughter of Claudius Victor Cunningham and
Florence Margaret Gould Cunningham Likes. Her stepfather was Delorus Likes.
Millie married Russell Melvin Woodruff on August 31, 1933 in Rexburg, Idaho.
They made their home in Ogden where they raised their two daughters, Sharol
"Sherrie" Wade and Gayelene "Gaye" Wood. Millie also raised her
great-grandson, Anthony Maestas. Russell died June 7, 1977. She was a member
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked at L.R. Samuels
in Ogden for several years. Millie was a very caring person. She will be
greatly missed and very fondly remembered. Surviving are her daughters Sherrie
and Gaye, son-in-law Marvin Spaulding, six grandchildren, 14
great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived
by her sister Verla (James) Scoville, her brothers Thomas (Jean) Cunnigham and
Robert Likes, many nieces and nephews, and her longtime friends Kathryn Peay
and Cheryl Duncan. Millie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and
brother Larry. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Chancellor
Gardens and Comfort Care Hospice. They enabled Millie to slip away from the
cares of this world peacefully and with the dignity of the lady that she was.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary,
3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thurs. from 6-8 p.m.
and Friday 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Interment, Smithfield Cemetery. Email
condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/15/2004.

Worthen, Jean Beverly Barker
Jean Beverly Barker Worthen "Mom" 11/04/20 ~ 12/12/04  Jean Beverly Barker
Worthen, our sweet mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend went "home" for the
holidays and all eternity Dec. 12, 2004. Jean was born November 4, 1920 to
Allie E. and Eliza "Nida" Newton Barker in Salt Lake City. Her older brother
Lynn and many adoring aunts, uncles and cousins, the "10th East Gang" greeted
her. Her sister Dorothy had passed away as a baby before Jean was born. With
many of her relatives on "10th East" she traveled the entire continental USA
by train as her dad worked for Union Pacific. On her graduation from high
school in 1938, she cruised to Hawaii, leaving Alaska the only state she
hadn't visited. She figured she had traveled to Wendover enough times to make
up for the difference.  As a young girl she did "readings" on KSL radio and
other community events. Several times she performed at the prison, she liked
having a captive audience. Stewart Training School on the U of U campus was
the first stop on Jean's formal education. She was one of "The Stewart Girls"
  a lively group of women that maintained life long friendships. She went on
to East High and graduated from the U of U with a Bachelor's degree. She was
active on campus and participated in the Civil Air Patrol. In 1990 she
received her "Fifty Year Pin" from Alpha Chi Omega. After college Jean worked
at Carbon Freight Loading. She met Violet Murray there, her best friend for
ever. She loved her like a sister and missed her deeply. At that time, Jean
married her college sweetheart, Neldon Carlson, they divorced several years
later. On July 29th, 1950 Jean married L.E. "Nug" Worthen with whom she had
her two daughters, Vicky and Wendy. She was welcomed into the Worthen fold and
treasured the family times spent with her in-laws. Mom taught us by example
how to be a good friend, mother, wife and daughter. She was devoted to her
parents and missed them every day. She was a life long member of the LDS
church and was endowed in August 1997. Her two daughters, Vicky (Gene) Fisher
and Wendy (Steve) Pickard survive Jean. Also her grandchildren, Trent
(Jennifer) and Tyler Fisher, Casey (Candice) Pickard, Teresa (Mike) Morey and
Stephanie Lyn Pickard (her little princess). Six great-grand-children also
survive her. The family would like to thank the staff at Garden Terrace
especially Stacey for their loving care. She loved Natalie and Sheila like her
own grandchildren and many others who  showed her such patience and
compassion. We would also like to thank Dr. Margaret Lunt for her kindness to
all of us. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at 12:00 noon at
Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Viewing will be
10:45 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services.  
Published in the Deseret News from 12/15/2004 - 12/17/2004.