OBITS: Deseret News 23 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 Anderson, John S. John S. Anderson 1918 ~ 2004 After a long, successful and happy life, John Anderson passed away December 4, 2004. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland April 12, 1918. He served in the British Navy from 1939 to 1946. And was a career employee at Utah Power and Light Company. John came to the United States following the war and became a naturalized citizen in 1951. He married his lovely wife Eve and lived in Salt Lake City where he enjoyed a successful career at Utah Power and Light Company. He joined UP&L in 1948 and retired in June 1979 as Senior Vice President. He retired to Gig Harbor, Washington and had a very happy retirement. John is survived by his daughters Leslye Reynolds of Anchorage Alaska; Didi Bowles of Salt Lake City; and his son Craig of Colorado Springs, CO. Published in the Deseret News on 12/23/2004. Davenport, Clara Jane Matson Clara Jane Matson Davenport 1923 ~ 2004 Our dear mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, neighbor and friend passed away December 20, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born August 5, 1923 in La Belle, Idaho to Lorenzo Edward Matson and Edith Pearl Morgan Matson. Clara graduated from Rigby High School, and attended Rick's College. She was accepted into the nursing program of the Idaho Falls Hospital. She married Floyd DeVirl Davenport on October 28, 1942 in the LDS temple in Salt Lake City, later divorced. She loved and served her family all the days of her life. Their welfare was always her major concern. Clara worked in many jobs and had many talents. After high school she worked as a nurse's aid. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 25 years. Clara loved to crochet item's to give to those she loved. She was a seamstress, a master gardener, and loved reading. She loved to watch the Jazz and the Ute ball games. Surviving are seven of her eight children; Carolyn Jacobsen, De (Mary) Davenport, Neil (Mary) Davenport, Marcia (Robert) Roylance, Deborah Davenport, Vicki (Jim) Allen, and Jeff (Pam) Davenport, 28 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters and brother; Phyllis Peterson, Lois Peterson, Evelyn Tronier, Jerry Matson and Judy Godfrey. She was preceded in death by son Scott Bradley Davenport and son-in-law Mark Jacobsen. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at 12:00 noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr., where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Special thanks to the staff at Garden Terrace. Published in the Deseret News on 12/23/2004. Defa, Ricky Todd Ricky Todd Defa Loving Father & Friend Ricky Todd Defa, 44, passed away on a beautiful, sunny morning in the mountains above Heber, Utah on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004. He was born July 24, 1960, to Basil Defa and Marjorie Lewis in Salt Lake City. He was married to Elaina Maria Bonomo. When remembering Rick, think: golf and more golf, hunting, fishing, four wheeling, Tabby Mountain, his trailer, baseball, basketball, The JAZZ, The PACKERS, his dog Buddy and hanging out with his friends. He was a dedicated baseball and football coach serving both his children and the community of Kearns for more than 12 years. He is survived by his wife of 26 years; two sons, Nicholas Rick and Austin Basil; his parents; brother, Kenny B.; and sisters, DeeAnn Defa and Sherry Lynn (Art) Haro, numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. His grandparents preceded him in death. His fight was courageous. We invite you to honor and celebrate his enduring smile, laugh and his memory at his funeral service which will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 12 noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, where friends may call on Wednesday from 6 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Thursday. Interment will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. The family would like to thank Hospice of Utah for their care. Published in the Deseret News from 12/22/2004 - 12/23/2004. Johnson, Dee F. Dee F. Johnson 1938 ~ 2004 Dee Frank Johnson was born January 17, 1938 in Salt Lake City Utah, to Vaughn and Mary Johnson. After a long courageous battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 21, 2004. Dee was employed at Mountain States Supply from January 1957 to present. He enjoyed 46 years of employment beginning as a truck driver and progressing to stock holder/ manager. He enjoyed the friendships of fellow employees, friends and customers throughout the years. Dee had many hobbies related to the plumbing and heating industry such as building burners, moldings, castings, and machine work. He spent many hours getting the correct air flow through these burners in order to get proper melting of the metals. Dee also enjoyed building replacement parts and restoring his six International Farmall Super A tractors. Dee was happiest when surrounded by his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed polishing his vast collection of rocks on the polisher he built from scratch. Dee loved to build things and plan out the steps he would take to make them. Dee was never too busy to help people and was always thinking of others, even when his health was in decline. Dee is survived by his wife, Jacquella (Jackie) Aime Johnson; children, Paula (Rich) Pemberton, Pam (Garn) Jensen, Bryan (Sonja) Johnson, Brenda (Hud) Fullmer, Joanna (Troy) Sargent, Jeff Johnson; his 17 grandchildren, Jayson and Tauni Pemberton, Caci, Josh, Megan and Amanda Jensen, Alyssa, Nathan and Nicole Johnson, Skyler, Jessica, Samantha and Ali Fullmer, Gavin, Emeree, Treven and Livia Sargent; brother, Jerry (Cynthia) Johnson; sisters, Donna Price, Rhonda (Rex) Snyder; many nieces, nephews and cousins; aunts, Afton Huggard, Dorothy Huggard, Blanche Ovard, Rae Huggard; and uncle, Glen James (Norma Jean) Huggard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 941 E. 3300 So., Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Funeral services will be held Friday, December 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Belview Ward, 300 East 6300 South. Family and friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. and Friday one hour prior to services at the Belview Ward. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South. Funeral Directors: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 12/23/2004 - 12/24/2004. Johnson, LaVae Webb LaVae Webb Johnson 1932 ~ 2004 LaVae Webb Johnson 72, died Dec. 21, 2004 at her home in Tooele, UT. Born Dec. 16, 1932 in Lark, Utah to John Morris and Olive Edith Peterson Webb. Married Ronald Anthony Johnson, Jan. 31, 1952 in Ely, NV. LaVae was raised in Lark and graduated from Jordan High School. Survived by her husband Ron, children Robert (Sue), Ron (Deanna), Richard (Judy) Johnson, brothers Dan (Vauna), Bill (Suzanne) and Keith (Vivian). Seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Randy Johnson, her parents and step father Everett Allinson. The family would like to thank the staff at Harmony Health Care for the loving care they extended to LaVae. Funeral Services will be held Fri. at 11:00 a.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 S. 2200 W. Riverton,. Where friends may call one hour prior. Interment, Bluffdale Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/23/2004. McNeely, Sydney Herbert Sydney Herbert McNeely 1932 ~ 2004 Sydney Herbert McNeely returned to his Heavenly Father on December 21, 2004 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Merintha Elizabeth Hansen and Roy H. McNeely. Syd was an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter and antique collector. He was a great husband and father. He retired as an installer/engineer for Western Electric (AT&T) in 1991 after 40 years of service. He was a friend to everyone. He is survived by his eternal sweetheart, E. Larraine Williams McNeely; his children, Lori McNeely Jensen, Sidnee (Scott) Gillespie, Rohn (Huong) McNeely, Linda (Tim) Wangsgaard; his sister, June (LaVoy) Thomas; sister-in-law Betty McNeely; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful 17th Ward Chapel, 2200 South 650 East. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Monday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 12/23/2004. Meadows, Elmer Charles Elmer Charles Meadows "Gone to the Cabin" 1923 ~ 2004 Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Elmer Charles Meadows, age 81, passed from this mortal existence on December 20, 2004 at Alta View Hospital.Elmer was born July 15, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Charles Ambrose and Sarah Leone Florence Meadows. Elmer married Glenna Willis on August 15, 1947 in Vernal, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on May 8, 1953. He grew up on the Willow Creek in Uintah County. He attended a school in a one-room schoolhouse before moving to Salt Lake where he attended and graduated from South High School. He served in the U.S. Army in the European and Asiatic Pacific Theaters during World War II. He attended and graduated from Stevens-Henager Business College where he was a student body officer. He was a long time employee of Mountain Fuel Supply Company (Questar) and served on the Board of Directors of the Utah C.V. Credit Union (Utah First) for many years. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Butler 2nd Ward for 46 years where he served in numerous capacities including home teacher and ward clerk. He was a High Priest. He is presently a member of the Crescent Ridge 6th Ward and was most recently serving as a temple worker at the Jordan River Temple. Dad loved to spend time with his family, by hunting, camping and spending time at the cabin in Duchesne County. Christmas was always his favorite time of year. He loved to spoil his children and grandchildren. We are grateful for the example set by our husband, father and grandfather. He truly was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Glenna and eight children - Connie (Wade) Jewkes, James (Terri) Meadows, Brenda (Jim) Hill, Brent (Jolene) Meadows, Cynthia (Jody) Davis, Bill (Nikki) Meadows, Mark (Andrea) Meadows, Laura Meadows. He is also survived by posterity of 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grand-children. He is additionally survived by three brothers - Lee, Harry and Dan, and by two sisters- Thelma Miller, and Elva Vilart. His dogs, Winston and Harley, and Glenna's cats whom he tolerated also survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother James. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at the Crescent Ridge Stake Center, 1265 E. 11000 S. at 12 noon with a viewing from 10-11:30 a.m. A viewing will be held on Wed., December 22, 2004 at the Mountain View Memorial Estates mortuary 6-8 p.m., located at 3115 E. 7800 S. Interment will be in the Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 12/22/2004 - 12/23/2004. Walton, Bob Bob Walton (BOBCAT) Bob was born May 23, 1944 in Canoga Park, California was called home on December 21, 2004. Bob was the Owner operator of Bob-Cat Transmission for 23 years. He was an avid drag race fan. He built and raced his own Henry J and a dragster in his youth. He played the steal guitar with several well-known stars. He was offered the show Hee Haw with Buck Owens. He is survived by his wife, Cathy and four stepchildren Donna Young, Alan Knapton, (Debra), Paul Knapton and Evan Knapton (Kim), 15 grandchildren. He will be missed greatly by his friends and family. Per his request there will be no services. Published in the Deseret News on 12/23/2004.