OBITS: Deseret News 2 Nov 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 Baldwin, Jeris Rae Maupin Jeris Rae MaupinBaldwin "Our Best Friend" Jeris Rae Maupin Baldwin, mother and friend, died suddenly on October 30, 2004. Jeris was born on June 3, 1949, in St. Anthony, Idaho to Oscar J. Maupin and Lois Priest Maupin. She served as an LDS missionary in the Bristol, England Mission. Jeris married Ron Baldwin in the Salt Lake Temple on January 5, 1979. Later divorced. Their son, James Kory Baldwin, was born August 7, 1982. Jeris worked as a credit manager at Norbest Turkey. At the age of 18, Jeris undertook the job of supporting herself. She left Idaho by bus and arrived in Salt Lake City armed with the desire to learn and the ability to work hard. From the first, she demonstrated a gift for friendship and immediately attracted a wide variety of friends who adored the sound of Jeris' laugh. In the words of one friend, "Jeris was a collector of people." Jeris loved gardening and sunflowers. She loved her dog, Tess. She loved her house and kept it comfortable so friends would linger. She loved school and always took classes so that in time she earned a CCE and a degree in business from SLCC. She loved traveling and singing. She loved working in all the auxiliaries of the LDS Church. She loved Kory's friends and most of all she loved Kory. Jeris is survived by her son, Kory; her mother, Lois; brothers Bill (Laurie) and Mark; and one sister, Linda (Gerald) Cookston; and her nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Oscar, and her beloved sister, Shirley Potter. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 3 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will be held at the Salt Lake 27th ward on Fourth Avenue and "P" Street at noon on Thursday with a viewing one hour prior. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 11/2/2004 - 11/3/2004. Brown, Lenard Douglas Lenard Douglas Brown 1924 ~ 2004 Orangeville- Lenard Douglas Brown died at home peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, Oct. 30, 2004. Born Dec. 1, 1924, to John William and Minnie Hall Brown in Huntington, Utah.Lenard dropped out of school to join the U.S. Marines in 1942. He served with the First Marine Parachute Regiment in the Solomon Islands and other South Pacific Islands. He then became part of the Fifth Marine Division where he was one of the first men to land on the island of Iwo Jima. He always took solemn pride in the knowledge that the 26th he served with had the dubious distinction of suffering the highest casualty rate of any American company (98 percent) since Pickett's charge in the Civil War. He was one of the few survivors of the 26th paratroops to leave the island 36 days later. He knew and served with every one of the men who raised the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima. He was proud to be one of those "Few Good Men". He married LaRee Sitterud Sept. 16, 1946, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He served as counselor and president of the Elders Quorum, Sunday School teacher and served in the presidency of three Sunday Schools. He worked in various coal mines in Carbon and Emery counties and was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America. For nearly thirty years, he sold mining and construction equipment throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada and Mexico. Lenard loved and enjoyed life and went out of his way to help others do the same. He had the ability to make others feel loved and appreciated. It was easy for him to say, "Thanks, I appreciate that." Although there were many clouds in his life, he had that special trait to always see the "Silver Lining". He will be remembered for his wit and sense of humor and his reputation of fair play and honest dealings. Lenard loved spending time with his family. They were his greatest source of pride and joy. He enjoyed traveling, reading and watching the Discovery, Learning and History channels on television. Lenard always kept in touch with friends and family by letters and phone calls. In his 70's, Lenard became proficient on the computer and his letters became more frequent and, with e-mail, more timely. He completed an extensive family history and stories covering four generations-a priceless treasure for his family, present and future. He loved visiting with his friends and neighbors. He took great pride in caring for his yard. He greatly loved his family and was proud of all their endeavors. Lenard is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, LaRee, daughters Mrs. Jay (Linda) Anglin of Highland, Maryland; Mrs. Craig (Noreen) Schvaneveldt of Providence, Utah; Mrs. Bill (Kathy) Jensen, Larry (Sandra), Mrs. Rod (Diane) Carter all of Orangeville and David Jon (Paula) of Rock Springs Wyoming; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also survived by two brothers Leon of Tooele and Steve of Loa and sister Pat Harris of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Preceded in death by his parents, two daughters Barbara and Carolyn, three brothers and three sisters. Semper Fidelis. Funeral services will be held Thurs., Nov. 4, at 11:00 a.m. at the Orangeville 1st Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will be one prior to services at the Church. Burial in the Orangeville Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Clark, Shirley Colleen Shirley Colleen Clark 1938 ~ 2004 Shirley Clark, 65, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2004 at her home in West Valley, UT. She was born December 27, 1938 in Salt Lake City, to Trace and Chloe Meeks Mitchell. Shirley was married on November 28, 1957, in Coalville, to Lamond "Shorty" Clark. Shirley was a wonderful homemaker who loved to sew, crochet, and knit. She is survived by her husband, Lamond "Shorty", her sister Barbara of Kamas, and her twin sister Sharon, of Coalville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, 11 a.m. at the Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home chapel, 288 N. Main, Heber City, UT. Friends may call on Wed. evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, or one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Midway Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Geurts, Fayette Parkin Fayette ParkinGeurts 1914 ~ 2004 BOUNTIFUL - Fayette Parkin Geurts, age 90, passed away October 26, 2004 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah of causes incident to old age. She was born the fourth of seven children to Cyrus Elmer Parkin and Sarah Tolman Parkin April 3, 1914. She married Theodore I. Geurts, November 9, 1931 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She is survived by seven children, Connie (Lowell) Leishman, Beverly (Paul) Clayton, Marilyn Tovey, Jon (Layne) Geurts, Ted (Denise) Geurts, Dale (May) Geurts, and Steven (Peggy) Geurts; 37 grandchildren; 102 great-grandchildren; nine great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Her childhood years were spent in Park City, Bountiful, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Fay spent many years serving in the Primary and Relief Society organizations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served with her husband and three sons on a labor mission in Hawaii helping in the construction of the Polynesian Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2004, 12 noon at the Kimball Mill LDS Ward Chapel, 650 South 200 East, Bountiful. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Thurs-day morning from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guest book: www.russonmortuary.com Special thanks to hospice (Applegate and Lakeview). Published in the Deseret News from 10/31/2004 - 11/2/2004. Goins, Bonnie L. In MemoriamBonnie L. Goins 6/1/56 ~ 11/2/02 Mother and Spouse: Another year has gone by and we seem to miss you more and more. We cherish the times spent together as a family: talking, laughing and even crying together. We miss your voice, heart warming personality, but most of all your gentle touch, as your hugs could make the darkest things turn into light. We can only dream of the day when we will be reunited as a family in heaven. Until that time comes, we will always hold precious memories of you in our hearts. We love you. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Halladay, David Jarman David JarmanHalladay 1917 ~ 2004 Our loving father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away October 30, 2004 of Parkinson's disease. He was born on June 4, 1917 in Salt Lake City, UT to David Reese Halladay and Annie Jane Cooper. Married Betsy Charlotte Carlson on May 13, 1941. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on August 30, 1955. Together they celebrated 63 years of happiness. David served in the Army during World War II. He retired from Kennecott Garfield Smelter after 37 years. He then worked as a crossing guard for 20 years. He was an active member of the LDS Church serving in various positions. David is survived by his loving wife; children, Norman (Letty), Dean (Judy), Lynn (Sharon) and Sandy (Ed). Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Matson and Thelma Jessop; brother, Nate Boss (Dawn); many nieces, nephews and dear and loving friends. A special thanks to Harmony Hospice, Rocky Mt. Care Center, Neighborhood House and Dr. Robert Powell. Dad, we will miss your teasing and your fun-loving mischievousness nature. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parliament Ward, 3972 S 1500 W. The family will receive friends at a viewing held Wed., evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 S, and one hour prior to the service at the Ward on Thursday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 11/2/2004 - 11/3/2004. Jackson, Hazel Phillips Hazel PhillipsJackson 1918 ~ 2004 Our sweet mother, Hazel Phillips Jackson, died peacefully at her home on October 31, 2004, surrounded by her husband, Richard W. Jackson and her children and their spouses. She was born in Lehi, Utah, January 6, 1918, the daughter of Abel J. Phillips and Emma Goates Phillips. Hazel attended school in Lehi until the family moved to Salt Lake City in 1934. She graduated from East High School in 1935 and from the University of Utah in 1939, with a BA Degree in Primary and Secondary Education with a major in music, graduating with honors. She taught school at Uintah Elementary in Salt Lake City. Hazel married Richard W. Jackson in the Salt Lake Temple, June 10, 1942. They moved to Berkeley, California, for our father to finish his graduate work in architecture. She is the loving mother of six children: LouAnn (Robert H. Anderson), Charlene (Rand C. Locke), and Roger P. (Rhonda Ballard). We were so loved by her and consider it a privilege to be her children. She is survived by her husband, 31 grandchildren and 26 great-grand-children who were the joy and delight of her life. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Alvin G. Phillips. Our mother was a member of the LDS Church and blessed her family with her testimony of the Savior. She served with her husband and children in his Building Mission assignment in Europe. She also served with him as a Service Missionary in the South Salt Lake Stake and they served a mission in Nauvoo together. She taught piano to many young people. Mother was a teacher, served as Ward and Stake organist, twice as Relief Society president, counselor in the state YWMIA, on a stake Primary board and many years on a stake Relief Society board. She as a long-time member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Our mother taught us to love each other. We honor her life and send her home to our Heavenly Father with Joy. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 at 12:00 Noon at the Canyon Rim 4th Ward Chapel, 3051 So. 2900 East. Friends may call Wed. evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. and from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the services on Thursday at the ward. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Jensen, Verla Rose Madsen Verla Rose MadsenJensen 1915 ~ 2004 Verla passed away peacefully October 30, 2004, in Bountiful, Utah. She was born December 25, 1915 in Aurora, Utah the daughter of George Sern and Effie Mae Mason Madsen. She married Wilford Rex Jensen May 17, 1934; later divorced. Education was her lifelong pursuit. Verla graduated from North Sevier High as valedictorian of her class and attended Snow College and the University of Utah, majoring in speech and English. She won numerous speech and other commercial contests during her educational years. Reading was a passion with Verla, reading two or three books a week was not uncommon. While taking a philosophy class at the University of Utah, Verla became acquainted with the instructor, Dr. Obert C. Tanner, who later offered her a job at the O.C. Tanner Company where she worked for the next 30 years, beginning as a secretary, and then as assistant to the vice president and her last 12 years as assistant to the president. Her hobbies included crocheting, watching sporting events, and attending live theater. She loved being surrounded by her family, whether enjoying dinners watching grandchildren's sporting endeavors, shopping together or just visiting. She was constantly doing things for her family. Later in life, Verla was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, going through the temple May 9, 1995 and having her sealing work done, after which she attended the temple regularly and contributed much in genealogy work at her ward and stake. She is survived by her two sons, Gordon (Mary) Jensen, North Salt Lake, Utah, and Raylan Jensen, Palm Desert, California; and four grandsons, Joseph (Tracy), Justin (Lisa), Jordan (Jennifer), Cameron Jensen; and three great-grandchildren; Ivan (No-la) Madsen, Aurora, Utah, and Audra (Harve) Oldroyd, Glenwood, Utah are her surviving siblings. Special appreciation goes to the staff of Bountiful House Assisted Living and Rocky Mountain Nursing Care as well as Hospice Vista Care for the love and care given Verla the past two plus years. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, November 3, 1 p.m. at Cottonwood 11th Ward, 1830 E. 6400 So., Salt Lake City, Utah where family and friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 11/1/2004 - 11/2/2004. Kruger, Alma Edmund Alma EdmundKruger 1920 ~ 2004 Alma Edmund Kruger, a good and honorable man, died peacefully Sunday, October 31, 2004 of natural causes. Born March 29, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Julius Edmund and Lina Martha Otto Kruger. Attended West High and graduated in 1938. He was privileged to serve as a missionary in Brazil and helped lay the foundation of a mighty work that continues to roll forward. Served honorably in the US Army during World War II. After the war, he married Hilda Maaike Kramer in the Salt Lake Temple February 13, 1947. Hilda often said, "I could not have picked a more perfect husband". Retired from the Post Office after 32 years, the last 15 at the Foothill Station. Alma loved sports and games and knew how to have fun. He pitched for neighborhood baseball and kick soccer games played in the street well into his 70's. Everything was more fun when "Daddy" played. He loved teaching young boys the game of baseball and coached in the Dilworth Little League for years. His motto was, "Everyone plays in every game". To the surprise of many, his teams often competed for the league championship. He was a friend to all and enjoyed putting a smile on their faces. He was immensely proud of his 11 children and loved telling everyone about them. He was a great father who was there when his children needed him and always had a listening ear and never passed judgement. He made sure we knew and understood what was right. The gospel of Jesus Christ burned deep within his soul. He loved to serve in the church and took particular pleasure in being an exemplary home teacher which he often called "block teaching". He and Hilda served as temple workers for 13 years in the Salt Lake Temple. He often called his assignment in the temple the most precious experience of his life. A quiet unassuming man, he left a legacy of faith and goodness that will reach across generations. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Nelson, Martha Nielsen and Alice Wilson; brother, Wilford Kruger. He is survived by his wife, Hilda; children, Larry (Linda), Randy (Carla), Marlene (Bruce) Coulsey, Evelyn (Dan) Herzog, Rulon (Leslie), Russell (Susan), Inez (Tom) Hollingsworth, Lina (John) Robinson, Lloyd (Shelley), Lorraine (Gene) Hollingsworth, and Carrie (Dean) Barnett; 49 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Harrison; sister-in-law, Venna Kruger; numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Paul and Kristi Kruger for the loving care they provided for the past three years. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Foothill 3rd Ward, 1794 S. Texas Street. A viewing will be held Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd and Friday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Alma loved missionary work and the family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the LDS Church Missionary Program. Published in the Deseret News from 11/2/2004 - 11/4/2004. Ludwig, Eric R. Eric R. Ludwig 1959 ~ 2004 Eric R. Ludwig, age 45, passed away October 27, 2004. Born February 18, 1959, the youngest son of Robert N. Ludwig and Nancy Duncan (Ludwig). Married Sue Duncan, father of Misty Leigh Ludwig, step-daughter Lori Duncan, half brother, Michael Adam Ludwig, half sister, Shontae (Brent) Hill. Survived by his older brothers, Jim (Ruth) Ludwig, Jeff (Keena) Ludwig, and sister, Lisa (Mike) Rasmussen. Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2020 S. 200 W. Family and friends may call at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main at 1:00 p.m. prior to services. "May you rest in Heavenly Peace". Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Mabey, Rachel Ivins Wilson Rachel W.Mabey 1912 ~ 2004 Rachel Ivins Wilson Mabey, a woman of spiritual courage and quiet love, died in Salt Lake City, October 29, 2004. She was 92. Rachel was born January 31, 1912 in Colonia Juarez, Mexico to Guy C. Wilson and Anna Lowrie Ivins. She was the fourth of eight children. Her family fled the Mormon Colonies when Rachel was six months old as a result of the Mexican Revolution. She was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from LDS High School where her father was president. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. At the university, Rachel met Rendell N. Mabey. They were married December 24, 1933 in the Salt Lake Temple by Rachel's grandfather, Anthony W. Ivins. Ren died four years ago, after 57 years of marriage. Rachel and Ren are the parents of six children, all of whom survive (except John Ivins), Rendell N. Jr. (Dorothy), Richard Ivins, Jane Afton, Ralph Rampton (Sylvia), and Thomas Charles (Shauna). They have 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rachel's sisters Marguerite Wilson, Florence Anderson, and Antoinette Daynes pre-ceded her in death. Her twin sister, Rebecca Hodge; her sister, Ruth Wil-son; and her brother, Grant Wilson, survive her. Rachel was a poet, a Scrabble competitor, and possessor of a wry humor. She was also the quiet conscience and unshakeable support of her husband through his public life of business, political, and church service. She was ever the loving, and prayerful mother, never complaining to anyone, even in her final decline, always eager to be with or hear from her children. A sweet natured, rock solid pioneer, she served as ward Young Women and Relief Society president, served missions with her husband in Switzerland (1965-68) and West Africa (1978-79), participated in the organization of branches of the church in Kuwait and Baghdad, the strengthening of branches in Beirut, Kabul, and Poland, the reinstitution of missionary work in Italy, and the commencement of that work in Ghana and Nigeria. Typically, on June 17, 1979, on the Ndiya River in Nigeria where she quietly recorded the baptisms of 121 souls through rain, sun, and swarming insects, her diary speaks simply of "an exhilarating, trying day." At the time of her death, Rachel had an apartment at Brighton Gardens. She and her family were blessed by the kindly care extended by the Brighton Gardens and Vista Care staffs. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2004, 11 a.m. at the Salt Lake 12th Ward building, 630 East 100 South, Salt Lake City. Friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple St, Salt Lake City, and Tuesday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the 12th Ward build-ing. Published in the Deseret News from 10/31/2004 - 11/2/2004. Mulcock Bradshaw, Arlene T. Arlene T. MulcockBradshaw 1923 ~ 2004 Our loving mother, grandmother passed away peacefully October 31, 2004, at the age of 81. Arlene was born May 26, 1923 to Sidney and Annie Mulcock in SLC, Ut. She married Harris A. Bradshaw February 23, 1949 in the SL Temple. She enjoyed going to Brighton, Flaming Gorge, and swimming with her family. She enjoyed going out to eat, and times spent with friends. She especially enjoyed reading and singing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Celebrating family birthdays, giving gifts, giggling, watching the Jazz, and loving her cat, Trudy. She was the glue that held our family together. Her family was first and foremost in her life. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; two daughters, Marlene and Terry. Arlene is survived by her loving husband, Harris A. (SLC); children, Joseph G. (Susan) WVC, Randy A., SLC, Leanne (Daryl) Orem, Virginia (Casey) SLC; grandchildren, Kammie (Gayland), Ron, Emily, Grant, Claire, Grace, Neil; great-grandchildren, Arianna, Brenzer, and Ellie. Friends and family may call Wed. Nov. 3 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Salt Lake City Cemetery or in case of bad weather right after services at mortuary. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Utah Diabetes Foundation. Our family would like to express a special thanks to nurses and staff of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital and to Dr. Jon Wall. Published in the Deseret News from 11/1/2004 - 11/2/2004. Peterson, Bessie Ingersoll Bessie Ingersoll Peterson "Loving Mother & Friend" Bessie Ingersoll Peterson, who was 98 years old on September 28, passed from this life on October 31, 2004 in Salt Lake City. The following was written by Bessie to her friends and family. "To have grown old in this remarkable age was a rare privilege. It has been a glorious adventure. I was born to Emmett Alston and Rachel Mae Henroid Ingersoll in American Fork, Utah. An only brother died years ago; my husband, Melvin Samuel Peterson, to whom I was married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, died in 1980. Adolescence was spent graduating as valedictorian in high school; later I became a business college graduate. Early occupations were wifely husbandry, service to church and musical callings. Creativity in mature years reaped many rewards. Twenty years were spent as secretary of the Kiwanis Club and Bonneville Knife and Fork Club. Writing vignettes for radio, reams of poetry, prose, teaching and lecturing were other challenges. Having been president of Executive Women International Salt Lake Chapter, Opera Guild, Theatre Guild, Salt Lake Chapter National League of American Pen Women, Neighborhood Garden Club and Flora Culture Club and active member of the Assistance League of Salt Lake City, I found volunteer work richly satisfying. Admission to the Hall of Fame was accorded me by the Salt Lake Council of Women. Cooking and entertaining were joys resulting in a published cookbook and a book of poetry; an award winning garden became a seasonal delight. Through the years associates have been many and supportive. I leave them my love and blessing. The dearest of these are three daughters; Gloria Nickerson, Salt Lake City; Shana Bess Twohy, Rancho Santa Fe, California and Kimm Michele Frost (Taggart), Thayne, Wyoming; four granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. I have left my beloved children a legacy of words, a permanent record of one passage through mortality." Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 12 noon at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where family and friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, American Fork Cemetery. A special thank you goes to Rose Edwards and Garden Terrace for the loving care they provided to our mother. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Rippon, Robert "Craig" Robert "Craig" Rippon Eternally Loved Robert "Craig" Rippon, age 47, was given his heavenly wings on Oct 31, 2004. He was born, May 21, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Connie Jean Rippon; children, Destiny Rose, Aaron Craig, Tanisha Fawn; mother, Bertha Joyce Rippon; sisters, Patrice Rippon and Pamela Gleave. Preceded in death by step-daughter, Falicha Chantelle Barron and father, Robert Kent Rippon. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. Memorial services will follow at the Hunter 11th Ward, 5065 W. Janette Ave. (approx. 3975 So.) at 12:30 p.m. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Shields, James H. James H. Shields"GoneVisiting " Jim passed away from cardiac arrest October 29, 2004. He slipped on up to Heaven to be with his family, who he has missed immensely. These family members were there to greet him: his father, Jim; his mother, Millie; step-dad, Mel; his brothers-in-law, Roy and Ron; his sister-in-law, Marjorie; brother, Clive; and sister, Wilda, whom he has never met. It will be a great reunion and the pain will be replaced with joy. Jim was born February 1943. He married Judy Alexander in January 1962. They have two wonderful sons, Brad and Mark. He is survived by his sons, Brad and Mark (Karen) and the two best grandkids in the world, Kailey Anne and Alex. They made him laugh and he was so proud of them. Kailey liked to draw as did her grandpa and Alex is finally here to carry on the "Shields" name. He leaves behind his brother, Ron; his sisters, Wanda Naylor, Donna Burgon, Maxine Clark; brother-in-law, Guy Bergon, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was a soft-hearted man who tried his best to hide that fact. Those who loved him, were not fooled. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing, but especially his time with family. He worked for Earl's Home Furnishings and Jordan School District. We will miss him everyday. In lieu of flowers, Jim wanted you to help your neighbors, lend a hand, and possibly plant a rose bush. Jim loved roses. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Goff Mortuary Chapel, 8090 S. State. Interment: South Jordan Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Simonsen, Michael John Michael JohnSimonsen "Mikey" Mikey was our beloved son, brother and uncle. He passed away on October 31, 2004 in West Jordan, Utah. He is survived by his mother, Shirley B. Simonsen; brother, David; sisters, Maria Coy and Annetta (Kevin) Oberhansly; niece, Ashley Coy; and nephews, Nathan and Ethan Oberhansly, Drew and Trey Coy, and Dakota Johnson, all of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his father, John Clive Simonsen. Mike was our grumpy gentle giant with a heart of gold and we loved him dearly. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends who loved him and considered him as part of their family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12 noon at the Kearns East Stake Center, 4731 South 4300 West. Family and friends may visit Wednesday, 6 - 8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road, and Thursday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park. A celebration of Mikey's life will be held at 4:00 p.m. following the graveside service at 3925 W. Ridgeview Way, Taylorsville, Utah. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004. Stangler Sr., David T. David T. Stangler Sr . 1931~ 2004 David passed away Oct. 30th in St Marks Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct 11, 1931 to Emil T. and Mary A. Rafinski Stangler in Trout Lake, MN. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Cahoon, daughters Rhonda (Mike) Wells, Phyllis (Mike) Morris and son David Jr (Jann) Stangler; six granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. He was the oldest of 14 children, 11 still living. A Vigil Service will be held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele on Nov. 3rd at 5:30 p.m. followed by a viewing from 6-8 p.m. Catholic Mass will be held at St Marguerite's Church, 510 E. Vine St. Tooele at 10 a.m. Nov. 4th. An LDS Memorial Service will also be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 4th at the Grantsville W. Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry St., Grantsville, UT. Interment in the Grantsville City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 11/2/2004 - 11/3/2004. Williams Jr., Joseph Thomas Joseph Thomas Williams, Jr. "Tom" SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Joseph Thomas Williams, Jr. Passed away Oct. 30, 2004 as a result of a fall. Tom was born March 8, 1939 in Preston, Idaho to Joseph Thomas and Thelda Mourine Jackson Williams. He was a school teacher, principal, realtor, temple ordinance worker and served two LDS missions. Survived by his wife, Dana Pond Williams; their seven children, Raymond Williams, Ramona Park, Lanny Sorenson, Shane Pond, Jayel Kirby, JoAnn Davis, Amy Pilling; 29 grandchildren; two brothers; four sisters. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Little Williams. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at the LDS Church, 3671 South Oldham (4180 W.), West Valley City, Utah with a viewing, 12-12:45 p.m. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. Interment will be in Terreton, Idaho. Published in the Deseret News on 11/2/2004.