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Blair, Don C.
Don C. Blair "Friend to All"  To the greatest dad ever, our dad Don Charles
Blair, who we loved and adored. Passed away at age 79 on Sunday, September 26,
2004 with his family and friends surrounding him.  Don was born September 21,
1925 in Murray, Utah, to George Martin and Gladys Boyce Blair. Married Donna
Mae Galli Blair in the Salt Lake Temple on April 24, 1946. Survived by his
three loving children, Gary, Kathy and Janet. Son, Gary and wife Kathi
(Gaisford) Blair and their three children, Tiffany Ann Blair Murphy,
granddaughter (husband Rick), great-granddaughters Alexis and Tori and
great-grandson Kanyon. Rachelle Blair Thatcher, granddaughter (husband Eric),
great-granddaughter Autumn. C.J. Blair, grandson. Daughter, Kathy Mae Blair
Postma and husband Steve Postma and their five children, Tami Postma Lucero
(husband Jerald) great-grandsons Nick and Andrew, Blair Steven Postma,
grandson, (wife Heidi), great-grandsons Kayden, Colten and Conner, Trish
Postma Lay, granddaughter, (husband Tyler), great-grand-daughters Addison and
Emma, Lisa Postma Evans, granddaughter, (husband Brian), great-granddaughters
Emery and Stella Ann, Mandy Postma, granddaughter. Daughter, Janet Blair Kaye
and husband Bruce of Sacramento, CA and their two children, Jennifer Kaye,
granddaughter and John Barcroft Kaye, grandson. Through the years dad was
active in many local church and civic organizations. President of the Murray
Chamber of Commerce and President of the Murray Boys Club. He served in the
Bishopric for several years as first counselor. President of IPPA and also
served on the board of directors. They lived in the Murray 3rd ward for over
50 years on Mountain View Dr. His greatest love was his beautiful wife Donna
and his three children, Gary, Kathy and Janet and his wonderful grandchildren.
And Dad loved the camera and he loved to be taking photographs. He had just
celebrated his 79th birthday on September 21, 2004. Don Blair, better known as
Big Daddy, is an icon of the Salt Lake photography community, a veteran
portrait artist who started his career taking high school pictures in the
early 1940's.  "I worked as an errand boy for Peck Camera Shop in 1936 when I
was in the seventh grade." "I swept the floor and emptied trashcans." But by
the early '40s, he'd moved up in the company, taking high school portraits. In
'43, Blair entered the military serving in the South Pacific where he carried
the spec number of a photographer. "I wanted to take pictures, but the closest
I got, photographically speaking, was stacking shelves with photo supplies at
the Signal Corps." After returning to Utah, he went back to the studio and met
his wife Donna. After the marriage, they lived in a small apartment in the
back of the studio, working together in a Peck's studio. Shortly thereafter,
Peck wanted out of the photography business so Blair purchased the studio.
Blair set out to be the best photographer in town. By the '50s, Blair was the
first professional photographer in the valley to his own color lab and do
color finishing. About this time Eastman Kodak, noticed the spry Utahn and his
technique in using extremely wide-angle lens, backgrounds and unconventional
lighting. He is known as a legend in the industry. Don Blair was a charter
member and past President of the Intermountain Professional Photographers
Association. National award recipient. Don received the Master of Photography
degree in 1966 and Craftsman degree in 1968. He is a member of Camera
Craftsman of America, membership by invitation only, which consists of 40
members in the world. Received the fellowship of American Society of
Professional Photographers in 1987, the Gerhard Bakker award from Professional
Photographers of America in 1995 and also received the honorary fellowship
from American Society of Photography in 2000. Also was a member of the British
Institute Inc. of Photographers. Don has presented programs at national
conventions many years. He has lectured in over 200 regional and state
conventions, also Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Japan, Europe, Australia and New
Zealand. He was one of the three Americans to lecture at the 1st International
Photographic Convention held in England. Don has taught the advanced color
portrait course at the Winona for 30 consecutive years. Don has presented
seminars at the University of New Hampshire in New England, the University of
Texas, the University of Miami, East Coast School, Texas School, Triangle,
Southwestern, West Coast School and the Rochester Institute in New York. Don
Blair has photographs on display in the Photography Hall of Fame. Dad is
preceded in death by his wife, Donna Mae Blair, his mother Gladys Boyce Blair
and father George Martin Blair. Don is survived by his sister Wanda Lee
Thornberg, (husband Dean Thornberg). Viewing, Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760
South State Street, Sunday, October 3, 2004, 5-7pm. Funeral services at Murray
3rd Ward, 4600 So. Brown St. (160 East), Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, 12 noon.
Viewing one hour prior to services at the church. Interment, Murray City
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/1/2004.

Calkins, Donna Lea
Donna Lea Calkins 1946 ~ 2004  Donna Lea Calkins, age 58, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 29, 2004 in the company of her
loved ones, after a difficult two year battle with cancer. Donna was born
September 25, 1946 in Whittier, CA to her parents Arnold and Nadine Davis.
Donna worked for Qwest for 25 years while earning three degrees, including a
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and was a member of the Nation Honor Society. 
Donna loved life, art and bunnies. She always strived for perfection and
thought of others before herself. She is survived by her son, Jaden; sister
Janet; brother Gary; mother Nadine. Preceded in death by her father Arnold
Story Davis. The family would like to thank the women of her bible study
class, the staff of Dr. Nibley's office and the staff of Vista Care for their
love and support. Funeral Services for Donna will be held on Saturday October
2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, where
friends may call from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook
Mortuary. We love you mom and we miss you dearly. Until we meet again you will
always be in out hearts and thoughts.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/1/2004.

Carter, Ronald H.
Ronald H Carter1933 ~2004  Our husband and father passed away at home on 28
September 2004 surrounded by friends and family.  Born in Salt Lake City on
October 2, 1933, Dad is survived by his wife, Sandra; and all 10 of his
children, Stephen, Micheal, Jeanne, Donna, Janet, Ronald, Lisa, Pam, Allen,
and Brett.  His posterity of 109 will miss him. A viewing will be held October
3 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the LDS meeting house at 275 East 10600 South.
Funeral services will be at the same location October 4 at Noon with a short
viewing from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/1/2004 - 10/2/2004.

Clark, Janet Trudy Hall
Janet Trudy Hall Clark 1943 ~ 2004  Janet Trudy Hall Clark died on Sept. 27,
2004 at home. She was born Nov. 9, 1943. Preceded in death by her mother,
father and older brother. She left behind father, three sons and one daughter,
15 grandchildren. Devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Having a gathering
at 2017 S. 9404 W., Magna, UT from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2nd.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/1/2004 - 10/2/2004.


Davis, Harry
Harry Davis 1923 ~ 2004  Harry Davis passed away on Sept. 27, 2004 in Salt
Lake City, Utah.He was born February 7, 1923 in Lehi, Utah to David Daniel
Davis and Annie Pear Loader. He married Dorothy June Peck (divorced); Bonnie
Rose Young (divorced); and on February 8, 1971 he married Dorothy Louise Boyce
Wood and together they have shared the last 33 years of his life. Harry was a
veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater with the 82nd and
101st Airborne Divisions. He was a High Priest in the L.D.S. church. He was a
light and heavy-duty diesel mechanic for the State of Utah. He enjoyed his pet
bird, playing his organ music, and driving his Lincoln. He is survived by his
wife Dorothy Louise Boyce Wood; children, Dorothy Swenson of Pleasant Grove;
Harry Charles (Johnson) of Bountiful; Harry Bruce of Taylorsville; Dale H.
(Pamela) of Sandy; Kenneth Blake (Mary Cecelia) of Schertz TX; Boni Sheryn
Luck (John) of Layton; Barbara Anne Gailey (Gene) of West Valley; Colleen
Pearl Jackson (Scott) of Sandy; Clark Wood (Karen) of Salt Lake City; Jean
Louise Rasband (Phil) of Farmington, NM; Suzanne Colby (Gary) of San Diego,
CA; and Kathleen Monfrooy of Salt Lake City; sisters: Dorothy Welcker of Orem,
Phyllis Cook of American Fork; and brothers, Keith of Salt Lake City and
George of St. George, 35 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Preceded in
death by his mother and father, brothers Elroy, Clifford and three
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m.
at the Highland Park Ward Chapel (2535 S. Douglas). The family will receive
friends on Thursday, September 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary at
3401 Highland Drive and from 8:45-9:45 a.m. on Friday prior to the funeral
services. Interment is at the Lehi City Cemetery.  
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Deneris, Kaye Olson
Kaye Olson Deneris "K C"  Kaye passed away in her home on September 28, 2004.
She was loved by all who knew her, and will be long missed and remembered. She
was an accomplished and well known artist in the Salt Lake community,
specializing in representative portraits depicting acquaintances and ethnic
facial studies from the numerous cultures that intrigued her. She was preceded
in death by her husband Pete Deneris, whom she loved from youth until old age.
She is survived by her children, Denise Devlin (Robert) and Mark Deneris and
by her sisters, Elise Fullmer, Nel Ivancich (John) and Bonnie Walker. Kaye was
born to Oscar Olson, and Valeria Crabbe Fullmer on July 2, 1932, and faced the
trials of the Great Depression, with a serenity and optimism that served her
throughout life. Known for her beauty, she worked as a model and was elected
Harvest Day Queen of Midvale. Known for her intelligence, Kaye achieved
scholastic awards from her childhood onward. Kay drew special pride in
attaining a Bachelor of Science Degree from Westminster College, in Salt Lake
City, a goal deferred by family obligations and the education of her children.
Hers was an insatiable curiosity and a love of artistry and learning which
guided her and the family she inspired with her open minded wisdom, grace and
love. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel, 2350 E. 1300 S. where family and friends may
call one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests
donations to the Hellenic Cultural Museum, 279 S. 300 W., Salt Lake City, UT
84101. Online condolences may be made at www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Gibbons, Kathleen Jean Dolar
Kathleen Jean Dolar Gibbons 4/1/22 ~ 9/29/04  On September 29, 2004, Kathleen
Jean Dolar Gibbons passed away at her home after a long, courageous battle
with cancer.  Kathleen was born on April 1, 1922, daughter of John Edward
Dolar and Birdie Maude Lawson. She was married to Stanley Law Gibbons for over
50 years prior to his passing in 1992.  Kathleen is survived by her daughter
and son-in-law, Sue Ann and Phillip N. Francis of West Bountiful; grandsons,
Jaren Phillip Francis and Stanley Gilbert Francis; brother, Dallas (Hazel)
Dolar. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; daughter, Patricia; son,
Jean; grandson, Jeffrey Paul Francis; sisters, Ruth Bryson, Iola Swenson and
Doris Perry.  Kathleen and her sister, Doris, were avid walkers for many years
until their health failed. They had walked many miles on the streets of
Bountiful enjoying the sights, sounds, and  people.  Funeral services will be
held Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful
Mortuary, 295 North Main Street. Friends may call at the mortuary Friday
evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:45 - 12:45 prior to
services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.  Special thanks to Community
Nursing Hospice Services, Tami and Crystal, for their great care and concern. 
Online guest book and direction map at www.russonmortuary.com  
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Hills, Leonta D.
Leota D. Hills 1922 ~ 2004  BRIGHAM CITY  Ruby Leota Dawson Hills, 82, slipped
away peacefully on Sunday, September 26, 2004 to the other side to meet her
eternal companion after completing her journey here on earth. She was born the
fifth child to Annie Pearl Bennett and Joseph Russell Dawson Jan. 3, 1922 in
Gibson, ID. She met her eternal sweetheart, Robert (Bob) A. Hills at Idaho
State University and they married on Sept. 15, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. 
Leota was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
holding many positions such as Relief Society president, stake Relief Society
Board member and one of her favorite callings, ward librarian. She was a
faithful visiting teacher for over 60 years. She was a member of the DUP and
served on the County Board for several years. She was very proud of her
pioneer heritage. Leota lived in Tooele before moving to Brigham City in 1956
where her and her husband Bob bought People's Drug and changed the name to
Bob's Drug. She worked side by side with him running the drug store for many
years. They loved serving the community. She loved being with her family,
visits to Idaho, beautiful sunsets, a good thunderstorm and all of nature. She
loved music and sang in several groups throughout her life including Hills of
Home. She loved to read and was a talented poet. Surviving are a son, Robert
(Bob) and Karen Hills, Sandy, UT; and a daughter, Ruby and Wade Larkin,
Willard, UT; 10 grandchildren and 14 « great-grandchildren. Preceded in death
by her beloved husband who died May 4, 1987, her youngest son, Larry R. Hills
died Dec. 12, 1997, her parents and siblings. Funeral services will be Friday,
October 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 7th Ward Chapel, 523 North
100 West, Brigham City, UT. Friends may call on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Myers Mortuary and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. The family would like to
express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Autumn Living for the loving
care they provided to their mother for the past seven months. They would also
like to thank her special neighbors and friends of the 7th Ward for their many
acts of kindness and service. Send condolences to the family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Holtman, Eva Mae Hoskins
Eva Mae Hoskins Holtman 1908 ~ 2004  Eva Mae Hoskins Holtman, 96 years old,
died September 29, 2004 at Care Source Residence, a hospice facility, of
causes incident to old age. Eva was born September 23, 1908 at Portage, Utah
to William Oliver and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Moon Hospins. She was the oldest
child of four. She married Arthur Harry Holtman October 12, 1935 and later
divorced. Was married briefly to Leroy Consylman. She retired from employment
with the State of Utah at age 65 and was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a tiny little woman of strong
determination and an iron will to be independent. When she was so weak she
could barely get out of bed, she wanted to be useful and help others. Her
constant fear was that she would be a burden. She fought valiantly to avoid
this to the very end when her body would not do what her mind decreed. She is
survived by her only child, Peggy K. Ellis of Salt lake City, two
grandchildren Lynn Woodbury of Sandy, Utah and Gary Lee Ellis (his wife
Teresa) of Draper, Utah; and five great-grandchildren (Lynn's girls Lindsay
Kay and Kassie Lyn Woodbury and Gary's boys Tyler Dell, Ryan Clayton and
Justin Lee Ellis). She is also survived by a stepson, William B. Holtman (his
wife Joan) of Murray, Utah; her sister, Cossette Crosby (her husband Harvey
F.) of Bountiful, Utah. Seven nieces and nephews, who were like her very own
children, and their families, also survive her. She was preceded in death by
her parents and two brothers, Earl Lynn Hoskins and Ervin Coy Hoskins. Four
stepchildren pre-deceased her, Dorothy Jackson, Robert Arthur Holtman, Scott
H. Holtman and Jack Holtman. A viewing will be held Sat., October 2, 2004 at
Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Following viewing, there will be a family
gathering and memorial service. Grave dedication will be 2:00 p.m. at the
cemetery in Portage, Utah where she will be interred beside her parents and
generations of ancestors and family members that she loved so dearly. Kind
thoughts of her memory instead of flowers would be appreciated. The family
would like to thank all those who gave her love and care in the final days.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/1/2004.

Long, Louise Johnson
Louise Johnson Long Educator  Long, Louise J. - Beloved Mother, Grandmother,
Great-Grandmother, Elementary School teacher, Principal and friend, age 83, of
Fort Myers, Florida, passed away Sept. 22, 2004. Louise was born in Salt Lake
City, and formerly was a resident of Provo, UT, Belding, MI, Milford, UT,
Orem, UT, and South Jordan, UT. Preceded in death by husband Jesse Long;
daughter Sandra Kimber (David); and brother Theron Johnson.  Survived by son,
Lyle Hotchkiss (Cookie); grandchildren Erin Hotchkiss, Christina Hotchkiss,
Jona Houghtaling, Conor Covert (Ellie), Patrick Kimber, Amy Steadman (Curt),
Jenny Williams (Todd), Kristin Prothero, Amanda Hancey (Justin); 10
great-grand children; companion Virgil Rasmussen; puppy "Buttons;" and many,
dear friends and appreciative students.  Louise will be remembered for her
family devotion, friendliness, dedication to elementary education, love of
playing the organ and for her love of shopping.  Funeral Services will be
Saturday, October 2nd, 2:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 E.
10600 So., Sandy, Utah, with viewing Friday, 6-8 p.m. and also one hour before
Funeral Service on Saturday.  Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.  
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Lorimer, Verda Ipson
Verda IpsonLorimer 6/29/1922 ~ 9/29/2004  Verda Ipson Lorimer was born in
Panguitch, Utah on June 29, 1922  to Parley and Sarah Ann Church Ipson.  She
was the fifth child of 12 in the Ipson family. She lived in Panguitch until
she moved to Salt Lake City to attend LDS Business College. While in Salt
Lake, she met her future husband, James Lee Lorimer Jr., who was then in
training at Fort Douglas. They were married in Panguitch on December 19, 1944
and were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 19, 1950. Mom and Dad raised eight
children, Lee III, Larry, Scott, Brenda, Brent, Dean, Kirk and Verlee. Mom
served two missions for the LDS Church with her sweetheart, the first to
Dublin, Ireland, and the second to San Bernadino, California. Mom served
tirelessly in her church callings, in the community, and most of all, in the
lives of her children. She lifted up the hands that hung down, strengthened
the feeble knees, and was a mighty witness of the Lord Jesus Christ. To her
dying breath, she was filled with gratitude, and as she was fond of saying,
"full of the Old Ned." She was endlessly compassionate and a riotously funny
lady. We will miss her, but know that she is reunited with her sweetheart and
is happy. She was as great a mom as any child could ever have. We love you
Mom. Verda is survived by her children Lee III (Phyllis), Larry (Eva), Scott
(Dee), Brenda (Bill), Brent (Les), Dean (Bev), Kirk (Kory) and Verlee (Randy),
40 grandchildren and 31 great- grandchildren, sisters Rhea Blessing, Ruth
Cannon, Lena Wilson, and her brother Hyrum Ipson (Sammy). She was preceded in
death by her parents Sarah and Parley Ipson, her husband Lee, five brothers,
two sisters, and two grandsons, Joseph and Kurt. A memorial service will be
held at the Park Ward Chapel, located at 1125 N. 400 W., Centerville, Utah, on
Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call Sunday
evening, October 3, 2004, 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary,
295 North Main in Bountiful, or an hour before the service on Monday. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Utah or the Perpetual
Education Fund.  We are grateful to the staff of Hospice for Utah and Brighton
Gardens for their kindness to Mom in her last days. Online guestbook available
at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/1/2004 - 10/3/2004.

Olsen, Margaret Williams
Margaret Williams Olsen 1912 ~ 2004  Margaret Williams Olsen, beloved sister,
grandmother and great-grandmother, died Sept 27, 2004 at home with her family
at her side.  Margaret was born September 29, 1912 in Minersville, Beaver Co.,
Utah. She was the daughter of George R. and Celestia Dorabell Murdock
Williams. In 1919, her family moved from Minersville to Thomas, Bingham Co.,
Idaho where she grew up. Margaret married Ross Walker Packer November 21,
1932. They had two children, Dora LaRie Packer and Charles Roscoe Packer.
Margaret and Ross were later divorced. Margaret came to Utah in the fall of
1936. She married Thomas Raymond Olsen on December 1, 1939 in the Salt Lake
Temple. They had two boys, Thomas Williams Olsen and Richard Clark Olsen.
Margaret became a licensed practical nurse after her marriage to Thomas and
worked as a nurse for several years. Margaret was active in The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved her work there. She was a member
of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for many years and served in different
callings, as chaplain, lesson leader and as Captain of Nibley Park Camp. She
is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Olsen; daughter, Dora LaRie
(Eldon) Christensen and sons, Charles Roscoe Packer, Thomas Williams Olsen and
Richard Clark Olsen. Also her parents and 10 of her brothers and sisters. She
is survived by her brother, George R. (Deon) Williams and sisters, Dora (Tom)
Blake and Lola (Jerry) Glazier, also grandchildren, Robyn Christensen, Dana
Christensen, Shayne (Susan) Christensen, Dio Christensen, Jody (Diane)
Christensen, Samantha Christensen (Jeff) McCollin and Charles Raymond (Nancy)
Packer; 15 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nibley Park
Ward, 2450 South 600 East. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6
to 8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and at the ward Monday
from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/1/2004 - 10/2/2004.

Pixton, Dee Vawn
Dee Vawn Pixton"Gone but notForgotten  Dee Pixton passed away September 27,
2004 at his home in Bluffdale. He was born November 25, 1945 in Murray, Utah
to Vawn Ephraim Pixton and Fay Irene Hinnen. He married Penny Simpson on
January 19, 1984 in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Dee was employed by Kennecott and when
not working he liked to work on his cars. He adored his children and
grandchildren. Dee is survived by his wife Penny; children, Troy Dee Pixton,
Chainess Armstrong, Jody Dee Pixton; three grandchildren; sister, Penny
(Murray) Stevens; brother, Randy (Shawnia) Pixton, nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Sat., October
2, 2004 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Chapel 1:00 p.m. A viewing will be held
prior to services on Sat. from 11:30-1:00 p.m. Interment Wasatch Lawn So.
Valley.
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Rasmussen, Stephen M.
Stephen M.Rasmussen 1962 ~ 2004  Stephen Michael Rasmussen, age 41, returned
to his Heavenly Father September 28, 2004 in West Valley City, Utah. Born
October 24, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of the late Raymond Eugene and
Beverly Alice Hatch Rasmussen. He graduated from Cyprus High School in 1981
and served an LDS Mission in the Spokane, Washington/Spanish Speaking Mission.
Graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah in
1988 through Air Force ROTC. Stephen served 4 «  years active duty with the
Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH. He was an Eagle
Scout and an accomplished and intelligent engineer and mathematician. He loved
the outdoors, especially hiking and camping. Stephen was generous, kind and
loving to all around him. He loved his family above all else, especially his
many young nieces and nephews. We will miss Stephen greatly; his hearty laugh,
genial nature and kind heart. Survived by his mother, Beverly; siblings,
Deborah (Bruce) Martin, R. Scott (Regiany) Rasmussen, Thomas (Jennifer)
Rasmussen, Mark (Heidi) Rasmussen, Jeffrey Rasmussen, Sarah (Patrick)
Burnside; grandmother, Bess Tripp. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1:00
p.m. at the Hunter 20th Ward, 7035 West 3605 South. A viewing will be held
Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and
Friday at the church, 12-12:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake
City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up at Cyprus
Credit Union in Stephen's name.
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Reeder, Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas Reeder Forever Young  Our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and
friend was called home to join his older brother, Wayne, to be our guardian
angels on September 27, 2004. Born July 29, 1983 in Sandy Utah to Wendy
(Wayne) and Thomas L. Reeder. He graduated from Jordan High School in May
2001.  Mark loved many people and things including fishing, hunting and
camping out with his best buddy, his Dad. Mark saw the world as his very own
play ground and enjoyed life to its fullest. Survived by his parents, the love
of his life, Lisa Hunt, sisters Ronda (Tex) Poulson, Toni (Curtis) Larsen,
brother John (Jill) Reeder, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and
grandparents Rosemary Alder, Garry Watson, John and Leora Reeder, and extended
family. Mark was a very special spirit sent for us to love. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sego Lily Ward
located at 10310 S. Ashley Park Drive (2130 E), Sandy. Family and friends may
call on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Lake Hills Mortuary 10055 S. State
Street and also 12:30-2:00 p.m. at the church prior to services on Saturday.
Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Sagendorf, Lynn Richard
Lynn Richard Sagendorf 1955 ~ 2004  Our brother, Lynn Richard Sagendorf,
passed away, last weekend. He was born on May 15, 1955, the son of Richard and
Virginia Sagendorf. For fourteen years he worked for Equaitable Life, he was
supervisor of records management. Lynn was known as the family's computer
whiz. He has a passion for mathematics and electronics. He even taught himself
how to play music on an electronic keyboard; he particularly liked the songs
of the Beatles. He is survived by three sisters, Diane Sagendorf, Karen
(Steven) Moore, and Sue (Michael) Urban; and two brothers, Wayne (Marguerite)
Sagendorf and Mark (Holly) Sagendorf. He was preceded in death by and by his
sister, Mary Verde. Services will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, 2240 South 6th East, at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2004. Lynn
will be missed and we hope to see him in Paradise.
Published in the Deseret News from 9/30/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Thomas, Josephine K. "Joey"
Josephine "Joey" K.Thomas 09/16/12 ~ 09/29/04 "Perky"  Our beloved mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and friend "Fritzi" passed away peacefully on
September 29, 2004 of causes due to incident of age. She was 92 and has
returned to her Heavenly Father. She was born in Pueblo, CO to George and Mary
Melich Keirn on September 16, 1912. Married Herald Gray Thomas August 11, 1937
in Salt Lake City, UT. He died January 13, 1989. Joey gave Herald undivided
loyalty, support and love all their 51 wonderful treasured years. Now she is
in the arms of her beloved husband.  She had a great love and pride for her
family and will be greatly missed. The true joy in her life came through her
children and grandchildren. Joey had a zest for life and was a marvelous
mother and great cook. Years ago she loved going to the bank club and enjoyed
the comradeship with her friends. She loved to tell all her stories to Herald
as they watched television together. Going out to lunch weekly with her
daughter Joanne and staying with her and the son-in-law Bill for the weekend
was the highlight of her life for many years. Joey is survived by her loving
daughter Joanne (William) Alder of Salt Lake City, her son Thom (Connie)
Thomas of Aurora, CO; seven grandchildren, David (Amy) Alder, Wendy (Bobby)
Mitchell, Debbie Alder of Salt Lake City, Ryan Thomas, Kim (Bret) Lawson of
Aurora, CO, Troy Thomas of Salt Lake City, and Tristen Thomas of Aurora, CO;
12 great-grandchildren, Andrew Alder, Shelby Alder, Cody Mitchell, Corey
Mitchell, Jeremy Mitchell, Josh Mitchell, Jordyn Mitchell, Jericho Mitchell of
Salt Lake City, Avn Burris, Ashley Lawson, Raquel Lawson, Rylee Lawson of
Aurora, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother and father; four
sisters (Ann Marion, Margaret Putnik, Mary Wadsworth, Emma Burbidge) and one
brother (George Evankovich). The family wishes to thank the staff at Woodland
Park Care Center (Jennifer, Beth, Casey, Pat, Chris, and a special thanks to
Alex's loving kindness to my mother) and Vista Hospice Care staff (Ron, Dee,
Jennifer and Nurse John) for their tender and loving care they rendered in
Joey's behalf and her family. We ask for your understanding and prayers as we
move forward with our lives, never forgetting, but slowly healing. We love you
mom and will miss you "Fritzi" until we meet again. Cherish the love and
memories we had.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004
at 1:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple. There will be a viewing
at Larkin Mortuary from Noon-1:00 p.m. prior to the services. Family and
friends my call at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Friday, October 1,
2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.E-mail
condolences to the family at weather@aros.net.  
Published in the Deseret News on 10/1/2004.