OBITS: Deseret News 31 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 Hesse, Blanche Burton Blanche Burton Hesse 1907 ~ 2004 Beloved aunt and treasured friend, Blanche Burton Hesse, passed away on December 29, 2004 at Holladay Health Care, Holladay, Utah, due to incidents related to age. Her loving gentleness and quick humor touched and enriched the lives of those who were privileged to be in her midst. Her great wisdom and zest for life energized us all, as did her genuineness and authenticity. She set a standard of excellence that will continually inspire and influence us for many years to come. She will be sorely missed! Blanche was born December 20, 1907 in Nephi, Utah, to Thomas Hyrum and May Pexton Burton. She attended the University of Utah and later the Utah Business School. These skills served her well when she returned to Nephi to help her father in his law office. After his passing in 1930, she left for Washington, D.C. where she worked for the CPA firm of Buchanan and Company for 12 years. She married Clement F. Hesse on May 17, 1941 and they went into the restaurant business, opening cafes in Los Angeles, Pasadena, and La Jolla, California. They moved to Yuma, Arizona, where they continued this business as well as investing in a citrus grove. After her husband's death in 1978, Blanche moved to Salt Lake City, and lovingly cared for her mother who lived to the age of 101. She then availed herself of the opportunities of travel, which she dearly loved, and enjoyed many trips to Europe, the Mediterranean, the Holy Land, Egypt, the Greek Islands, Russia, Mainland China, and the Caribbean Islands. Blanche taught herself computer skills at the age of 87, and proceeded to do a great genealogical work for the Burton, Pexton, Hesse and Boucher families. She wrote erudite histories of her father, mother, grandfather, and loved to share her knowledge with others. Blanche was always learning through reading, classes, and other educational forums. She loved people and her home was always a gathering place for her many nieces, nephews, and their children. She celebrated her 97th birthday last week, and graciously greeted over 65 family members and friends. Blanche was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. We express our deep gratitude and appreciation to the staffs at LDS Hospital, St. Joseph Villa, and most recently, Holladay Health Care for their tender and loving compassion. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the North Eagle Gate 20th Ward, 107 North & 'G' Street. Friends may call at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Sunday from 6-7 p.m. and Monday at the ward from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Vine Bluff Cemetery in Nephi, Utah. Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2004 - 12/31/2004. Levet, Cristy Lynn Fereday Cristy Lynn Fereday Levet 1960 ~ 2004 TAOS, NEW MEXICO- Cristy Lynn Fereday Levet died Dec. 23, 2004 in Taos, New Mexico. She was born July 9, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Darrel and Zenabeth Roderick Fereday. She graduated from Brighton High School and Utah Tech College. Cristy married Michael Levet March 31, 1990 (later divorced). She and Mike had one son, Jordan Michael Levet. Cristy worked for 24 years at Fereday Plumbing as office manager and had many friends through the business. In 2002 she left Salt Lake City to fulfill a dream of living in the mountains of New Mexico where she had a second family that she loved very much. Cristy was an outdoors woman who loved the earth and all it has to offer. She is survived by her son Jordan, father and mother Darrel and Zenabeth, three sisters, Jody (Pat) Sanchez, Shauna (Ethan) Knight and Pauline Fereday; also two brothers, Jack and (Jennifer) and Todd and (Mariann). Also survived by Royalene Thomas and others of New Mexico. A special thanks to Mike Sanders who cared for and loved her to the end. Preceded in death by one sister Teresa and grandparents, Roy Dean and Faye Fereday and Ralph and Nadine Roderick. An open house celebration of Cristy's life will be held Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005 at the home of Darrel and Zenabeth Fereday, 7070 S. 2985 E, Salt Lake City, 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions will be welcomed for Jordan Levet. Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2004 - 12/31/2004. Mackay, Charlotte Afton Taylor Charlotte Afton Taylor Mackay 1906 ~ 2004 VERNAL- Charlotte Afton Taylor Mackay, age 98, of Vernal, Utah, passed away December 26, 2004 of natural causes, in Tooele, Utah, where she has been residing with her daughter, Neva Woehrmann for the past seven years. Afton was born November 8, 1906 in Vernal, Utah to Ruben and Charlotte Udora Green Taylor. She married Mark Evan Mackay December 24, 1927 in Vernal. They were blessed with eight children. Mark preceded her in death in 1992. She was also preceded in death by her father, mother, stepfather, five brothers and sisters, son Bryce Mackay, daughter Zola Wann, son-in-law Carl Woehrmann and granddaughter Kathie Woehrmann. Afton is survived by three sons and three daughters: Nolan (Diane) Mackay of Mesquite, NV, Verle (Gwenda) Mackay of Vernal, Keith (Debbie) Mackay of Vernal, Neva Woehrmann of Tooele, Gayla (Terry) Anderson of Riverton, UT, Linda (Charles) Jones of Vernal and one son-in-law, Donnie Wann of Dumas, TX. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, eight great-great- grandchildren, and one sister, Velda Robbins Hadlock, New Braunfels, TX. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary (15 E. 100 N.) in Vernal, Utah. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News on 12/31/2004. McMillan, Lucille Clift Lucille Clift McMillan 1921 ~ 2004 HEBER CITY - Lucille McMillan, age 83, passed away early Thursday morning, December 30, 2004, in Heber City, Utah. She was born February 20, 1921, in Heber City to George Alexander and Sarah Myrtle Giles Clift, Jr. Married Harry Carl McMillan October 28, 1940, in Coalville, Utah, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Lucille worked for 28 years with Mountain Bell and Qwest telephone companies. She enjoyed her flower gardens and her service time in the Relief Society of the LDS Church. She is survived by two sons: Karl of Heber City, Kevin (Joann) of Ft. Worth, TX; four grandchildren: Karli, Jana, Anndrea, Maegan; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bill Clift and Bert Clift. She is preceded in death by her husband, and two brothers, Victor and Roy. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005, 11:00 a.m. in the Heber LDS 7th Ward, 244 East 400 South, Heber City. Friends may call on Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City, and on Monday from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the Heber City Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at: olpinhoopesfh@aol.com (Please include the family name in the email.) Published in the Deseret News on 12/31/2004. Millard, Dale Glenn Dale Glenn Millard 1979 ~2004 Dale Glenn Millard, 25, of Draper, Utah died on December 24th, 2004. His life was taken while trying to help his brother. He was born on April 17, 1979 in Chico, California to Ronald Dale and Linda Mae (Astle) Millard. In 1997 he graduated from Lone Pine High School in California. From 1998 to 2000, he served an LDS mission in Raleigh, North Carolina. He loved serving on his mission and the people he met and taught. Dale had close ties with his family. Everyone looked up to him literally and figuratively. Dale met his soul mate and the love of his life, Lisa Hylen, in Tacoma, Washington. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on September 6th, 2003. His love for his sweetheart cannot be compared. He was born to love her and to have her love him. They completed each other. Dale served eagerly in each church calling. He loved to teach the Gospel and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He lived and breathed unselfishly. Dale dearly loved the outdoors including rock climbing, mountain climbing, fishing and hunting. He could and would climb anything. His father preceded him in death in 1982. He is loved and missed by his wife Lisa; mother Linda (Ivan) Phillips; parents-in-law John and Barbara Hylen; brother Robert (Regina) Millard; brother-in-law Rick Luke; sisters, Diana (Edgar) Lovendino, Debi (Oliver) Chadwick, Kelly (Adam) Cornwall, Elizabeth (Robert) West, Katrina Phillips, Maria (Sal) Simili, Susan Hylen (Ted Smith), Jennifer (Rex) Gooch; nephews Jared and Jordan Gooch, Dallin and Mason Millard, and David Simili; nieces Kendrah, Meikah and Aleynah Lovendino, Sarah Simili and Katie Gooch, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial Services will be held on January 1st, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. noon in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Draper First Ward Chapel. 12300 S. 600 E., Draper, Utah. Flowers may be sent to 11524 Ginger Root Ct, Draper, UT 84020. Published in the Deseret News on 12/31/2004. Nuesmeyer, Ken Ken Nuesmeyer 1919 ~ 2004 Kenneth B. Nuesmeyer completed his earthly journey early on the morning of December 27, 2004. He was born June 17, 1919, to Charles and Kathryn Nuesmeyer in Garfield, Utah. He met and married his wife, Lily Alvis, in 1946. Ken was a loving husband and cared for Lily at home until her death in 2002. He served in World War II working in the train service unit. He really enjoyed working on the railroad and retired from Kennecott after more than 40 years in 1983. Dad found pleasure from wood working, puttering in the garage, golfing and growing the best tomatoes. He loved his pets, especially his best friend, Sam. He was a devoted convert of the LDS Church and served in many positions during his lifetime. He was an excellent Ward Clerk and was called to that position several times. He was also very pleased to have been able to work in the Jordan River Temple with his wife. Dad and Mom were the most devoted parents that a child could hope to have. Dad's children and their spouses were his pride and joy, and he never missed an opportunity to let us know that, along with how much he loved us. We miss him more than words can express. Survived by his son, Shaun (Cathy), daughter, Geana (Andrew) Randall, sister, Helen Wade, and brother, Charles (Eve). Family and friends may call on the family Sun. Jan 2, 6-7:30 p.m., Magna, UT Stake Center, 3084 S. 8400 W. A memorial service will begin at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers we suggest donations in his memory to the charity of your choice. Published in the Deseret News on 12/31/2004. Peterson, Rhae Mitchell Rhae Mitchell Peterson 4/17/1918~12/29/2004 Ila Rhae Mitchell Peterson passed away on December 29, 2004 at the age of 86, surrounded by loving friends and family. Rhae was born on April 17, 1918 in Hayden, Utah located in the heart of the Uintah Basin. She was born the youngest of four daughters to Eliza P. and Daniel F. Mitchell. Rhae grew up in the town of Neola, Utah and for much of their lives she and her sisters lived side by side. The Mitchell sisters were known throughout the Basin for their closeness and camaraderie, their antics and love for a well-executed joke. On September 1, 1934 Rhae married Leland Peterson. Their marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Leland was the love of her life. As a girl, Rhae wrote on the back of a picture of Leland: "Boy of my ideal. No foolin' he's a darling kid and I like him---No, I love him." They shared 65 years of devoted love for each other and she looked forward to being with him again. Rhae and Leland moved to Salt Lake City in the 1950's and resided in the Canyon Rim neighborhood. Rhae was a devoted member of the LDS Church and held many positions in the church throughout her life. She also worked outside of the home for Hank the Petunia King, studied cosmetology and eventually retired from her last job in the bakery department of Smith's Food Stores. Rhae was a master pie maker and all who knew her will miss her incredible apple, cherry and banana cream pies. In the face of old age, she managed to maintain her sense of dignity and humor to the very end. She said there were only two things in life she didn't really like: root beer and red nail polish. She will always be remembered as a loving mother and the quintessential grandmother. She is survived by five of her seven children: Alene Hughes Chandler, St. George, Dee Peterson, Linda Walk, Danna Peterson and Kelli Bowen, Salt Lake City; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. She leaves a vacant spot in the hearts of many. Funeral services for Rhae will be held on Friday, Dec. 31, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Canyon Rim 3rd Ward, 3051 S. 2900 E., where friends may call from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will take place at the Neola City Cemetery on Monday January 3, 2004 with a viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Neola Ward Chapel. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2004 - 12/31/2004. Smith, Isabelle Isabelle Smith 1910 ~ 2004 Isabelle Smith, 94, of Payson, Utah, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2004 in Orem, Utah. Isabelle was born on January 13, 1910, in Roosevelt, Utah to Bert and Lyla Smith. Isabelle attended Jordan High School and Heneger's Business College. She was employed for 20 years by Anaconda Copper Company as an Administrative Assistant. She learned many things and worked with many educated and wonderful people there. She was also a clerk of the juvenile court and worked at the law firm of Ray, Quinney, & Nebeker. Survived by sister, Afton Brooks of Payson, Utah; sisters-in-law, Irene Smith of St. George, Utah and Hazel Smith of Payson, Utah; many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Howard L. Smith and Dan L. Smith; sisters, Louise Jones, Beverly Williams, and Norma Barton. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, December 31, 2004 at 1 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State Street, Midvale, Utah. Family may call one hour prior to the services. Interment: Draper City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2004 - 12/31/2004. Stoker, Alice Maud Child Alice Maud Child Stoker 1913 ~ 2004 Alice Maud Child Stoker, age 91, died Tuesday December 28, 2004 at her home of causes related to pneumonia and age. She was born in Ogden, Utah, to Asa Lonson Child and Alice Maud Compton Child, May 15, 1913, being the second of eight children in the family. On April 24, 1937, she married Howard Seymour Stoker in the Salt Lake Temple. To this union came four children: Howard Stephen (Sharon Rosella Stevenson) Stoker, Marjorie Ellen (Gary Lyn) Delaney, Marlene Alice (Rodney Norman) Dotson, and Kathleen Rae (Jacob Hendrik) van der Wekken. Among her many talents were those of needle-work, cooking and storytelling. She could almost instantaneously prepare a meal for 20 when she was expecting only four people. Her children and grandchildren always loved to hear her impromptu stories which always had a lesson about living the right way. A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served (along with her husband) for 21 years (ending in 2002) as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. Other church callings she held include gospel doctrine teacher and Primary president and teacher. Her husband died in 2003 and she is survived by three of her four children. Marlene Alice died in 1981. She is survived by three of her seven siblings, Ruth Martha (Harold James) Marcroft, Jay Sterling (Leah Janet Jackson) Child, and Ralph Swift (Phyllis Rae Funk) Child. All live in the Salt Lake area. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers, Ellen Sarepta Duke (1988), Asa Lonson Child (1987), Clyde Compton Child (1996), and Francis David Child (2001). Among her 88 descendants are 16 grandsons and 14 granddaughters. Two of her grandsons preceded her in death, Henry Stephen Stoker (1973) and Jason Hendrik van der Wekken (2000). Further descendants are 30 great-grandsons and 24 great-granddaughters. Two of her great-grandsons preceded her in death, David Alejandro Dotson (1992) and Jacob Steven Sonntag (2002). Funeral services will be Friday December 31, 2004, at the 11th Ward Chapel, 951 East 1st South, 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, on Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. and Friday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the 11th Ward. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive. Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2004 - 12/31/2004. White, Arthur T. Arthur T. White 1912 ~2004 Arthur Thomas White, age 92, passed away December 24, 2004 at his daughter's home in Kaysville. He was born July 5, 1912 in Kaysville, Davis County, Utah to Thomas Lawrence and Ida Martha Smith White. He graduated from Davis High School. He married Dorothy Gertrude Wilson on November 3, 1940 in Los Angeles, California. They were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 10, 1941. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1940. He worked in the Los Angeles area in radio repair. Even as a teenager, he was interested in radios, made his own crystal set, and offered to repair radios of friends. He returned to Utah in the late 1940's to be near family and work with his dad and brother in Clearfield. T.L. White & Sons eventually became Art White Co. Plumbing and Heating at 350 Main St., Clearfield, UT. In 1957 he moved his family to San Jose, CA where he worked for IBM as a Test and Quality Technician, Education Specialist, and Safety Engineer until his retirement. Art and Dorothy enjoyed living some of their retirement years in San Andreas, CA in the foothills of the Sierras. They enjoyed traveling cross country to visit relatives, friends, and historical sights. Art especially enjoyed a trip to Alaska with his son, David and grandson, Kennard. Arthur and Dorothy were missionaries in the San Antonio, Texas Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1987 88. They moved to Boise, Idaho in their senior years where Art continued active in church service, always helping the elderly, and for the past several years caring lovingly for his invalid wife, Dorothy, who died on May 15th of this year. He then decided to sell his home in Boise and move back to Davis County. He is survived by his seven children, Judith Anne (Shelley) Beckstrand, Woodlawn, VA; David (Sheri Orman) White, Ashland, OR; Kathlyn White, Las Vegas, NV; Brian (Charlene Ferol Gipson) White, San Jose, CA; Cheri Lynne (Glen) Wallace, Meridian, ID; Kirk (Colleen Robins) White, University Place, WA; Misti (Robert) Haslam, Kaysville, UT; daughter-in-law, Karen O'Keefe White, San Jose, CA; 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grand-children. Also surviving are his sisters, Dora Curtis, Idella Graham, Donna Sedgwick, Irma Sabol, and brother, Frank White, all of whom live in the Ogden-Salt Lake City area. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Alice Rumsey and Nellie Gold; brothers-in-law, Floyd Graham, Warren Curtis, Kendall Sedgwick; grandson, David Wallace, two great-grand daughters, Amilynn and Alison Hiatt. Funeral services will be Monday, Jan 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main. Friends and family may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/31/2004.