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Buhrley, Louis Ernest
Louis Ernest Buhrley 1916 ~ 2004  NORTH OGDEN - Louis Ernest Buhrley, 87, died
Saturday, October 2, 2004 after an extended illness. He was born November 16,
1916 in Salt Lake City, the son of Louis and Alice Gygi Buhrley. He was raised
in Salt Lake City, where he attended West High School. He served an LDS
mission in Brazil from 1936-1939. On July 1, 1940 Louis married Helen Williams
Moon. Lou and Helen moved to Huntsville, Utah and there began to raise their
family and form many lasting, eternal friendships. Lou surprised many when he
adapted so well to country living. He loved his farm and enjoyed the time he
spent working side by side with his children and grandchildren. His dream was
to have all of his children build homes on the farm. He spent nearly 30 years
as a bus driver for Weber County Schools to supplement the family income. It
was through his bus driving experiences that he left an impact on many young
people who appreciated his kindness and concern for their welfare. Neighbors
and friends were benefited by his many acts of selfless service. Lou served
faithfully in many capacities in the LDS Church. He served with the Young Men,
Sunday School, bishopric counselor, and bishop. He and Helen were also
ordinance workers in the Ogden LDS Temple until they were called to serve a
mission to Munich, Germany in 1985. He became ill while serving this mission
and spent the last 19 years in the loving care of his wife and eternal
companion. Lou is survived by his wife, Helen; four sons, Louis (Joan)
Buhrley, Max (Lola) Buhrley, Roger Buhrley, Ron (Karen) Buhrley; and three
daughters, Kathy (Bob) Buswell, Lynne (Greg) Graves, and Julie (Kerry) Wahlen.
He is also survived by 32 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, and one grandson.  Funeral
services will be held Wed-nesday, 11 a.m. at Huntsville 2ndWard, 277 South
7400 East, Hunts-ville, Utah. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6-8
p.m. at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North 2100 East, and Wednesday
from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m., at the church. Interment, Huntsville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS Church Humanitarian
Fund. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/4/2004.

Hansen, Ruby Val Tucker
Ruby Val Tucker Hansen 1915 ~ 2004  Ruby Hansen peacefully passed away
September 28, 2004. Born February 14, 1915 in Fair-view, Utah. Daughter of
Francis Marion Tucker and Mary Malinda Peterson. Married her dear husband,
Keith Stewart Hansen October 3, 1934 in the Manti Temple of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ruby lived a life of dedicated service to
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served faithfully in
the Fairview North and Third Wards in the Relief Society, Young Women, and
Primary organizations. She was a member of the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers.
Ruby served and supported her husband in his many civic and church callings
throughout their marriage. She was a 4-H leader and a member of the Sanpete
County 4-H Advisory Council. Ruby left this earthly life with a rich legacy of
love as she served others with kindness and hospitality. She had an honest
soul and a vibrant heart. She was a strong example to her three children, 14
grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild. Ruby
was a determined and delicate woman who loved to quilt, garden, arrange
flowers, and cook. She often gathered her loved ones around her kitchen table
for traditions and family gatherings. She taught her family the importance of
feeding a soul through a warm cooked meal. Ruby truly knew how to love people
by taking the time to care for them and be with them. She will be remembered
by her grandchildren for her home, as it was always a safe haven filled with
warmth and care. Ruby is survived by her loving daughter, Dixie Robbins
(David) of Salt Lake City, Utah; and son, Larry Hansen (LeAnn) of Fairview,
Utah; daughter-in-law, DeAnna Hansen (Mt. Pleasant, Utah; brother, Ralph
(Mar-cia) Tucker of Salt Lake City, Utah; sisters, Donna Winters of Ogden,
Utah, Elna Christensen of Wisconsin. She will be missed by her grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by
her husband, Keith S. Hansen; and her son, Gerald Keith Hansen; three
brothers, Winn Tucker, Floyd Tucker, and Jack Tucker; and sisters, Clea
Erikson and Una Lee Gustin. The family wishes to express their heartfelt
gratitude to Helen Parry and the Hospice Staff. Funeral services will be held
Monday, October 4, 2004 at 12 noon in the Fairview 3rd Ward (Rock) Chapel.
Viewing for family and friends will be held at Rasmussen Mortuary Sunday
evening from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services.
Interment, Fairview City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/4/2004.

Holmes, Donna West
Donna WestHolmes 1922 ~ 2004  Donna West Holmes, age 82, beautiful wife and
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sweet sister, was born the 16th
day of March, 1922 in Hoytsville, Utah to Rulon R. and Flora E. West, the
first of five children. She passed away peacefully the 2ndday of October, 2004
in Bountiful, Utah of causes incident to old age. Donna lived her early
childhood in Rock Springs, Wyoming and Morgan, Utah where her father operated
several successful businesses. She moved to Salt Lake City as a teenager where
she graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah. In
1943 she moved, with her fianc‚ LeRoy Holmes to Tyler, Texas where he was
attending Officer Training School with the U.S. Army prior to shipping out for
France. They were married within days of arrival in Tyler Sunday, August 8,
1943. (The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple). Shortly
after her marriage, Roy left for the European theater and fought in France and
Germany until the end of World War II in 1945. When he returned, Roy and Donna
moved to the San Francisco Bay area where they set up house while he attended
UC Berkeley. She gave birth to the first of five children at the Alta Bates
Hospital in Oakland in 1948 and began her calling as a mother and homemaker  
a calling which she took seriously and fulfilled faithfully and steadfastly
all of her life. Donna loved music and was an accomplished pianist. She served
as music director and chorister in her Bountiful 9th Ward for many, many years
and sang in the choir. She is preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; her
parents, Rulon and Flora West; sisters, Ruth W. Francis and Betty W. Bills;
and son, Gary L. Holmes. She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Olsen (Lynn),
Sandy, Utah; her brother, Terry West (Cheryl) Springdale, Utah; her sons,
Michael R. Holmes, Bountiful, Utah, Robert S. Holmes, (Cindi), West Bountiful,
Utah, Paul D. Holmes, (Joan), Woods Cross, Utah; and daughter, Karen Child,
(James), West Bountiful, Utah. She leaves behind 15 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren who will forever remember her with love and warmth. A
special thanks to Jan and the wonderful folks at the Orchard Cove Care Center
for their unfailing and loving care during her last months. Funeral services
will be held Thursday 12 noon October 7, 2004 at the Bountiful 9th Ward
Chapel, 585 East Center Street, where friends may call, from 10:30 am.
Interment will be held at the Bountiful City Cemetery, Bountiful, Utah.
Directors, Independent Funeral Service.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/4/2004 - 10/5/2004.

Jager, Margaret Christine Festin
Margaret Christine Festin Jager Beloved Friend  Margaret C. Jager, 91, slipped
peacefully away in the early morning hours of October 2, 2004 at the Highland
Care Center after a brief period of failing health. She was born in Ogden,
Utah Aug. 26, 1913 to Daniel and Magda Pettersen Festin, the oldest of five
children. She married her sweetheart, Harry P. Jager June 16, 1936 in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. After 44 years, they are finally together again. She was a
steadfast member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving
faithfully in many callings, but she especially enjoyed her 25 years in the
M.I.A. She was still serving as a Visiting Teacher Supervisor until the last
several months of her life. In spite of great hardships through the years,
Margaret loved life. She made friends wherever she went and always had
something to look forward to-trips to Carmel-by-the-Sea, Swiss Days, Greek
Festival, the State Fair, staying over at Little America so she could see the
24th of July Parade, and outings with family and friends. She also enjoyed
being an associate member of the Dairy Meadows DUP. She will be remembered for
her love of family, friends, and her country, her sparkling blue eyes, her wit
and sense of humor, excellent cooking, her strong Scandinavian will and
determination, her love of books and her undying service to others. She is
survived by her son, David A. Jager (Mary); and daughter, Lynne Gabrielsson
(Carl); four grandchildren, Shaun Jager, Becky Ferre, Jeff Jager, and Daniel
Gabrielsson; nine great-grandchildren; and her loving "adopted daughters," Pam
Mathisen Griffin, Larina Mary Sohn, and Linda Festin Terry (niece). Preceded
in death by her parents; brothers, Carl and Stanley; sisters, Ellen and Emma;
husband, Harry; and daughter, Carol. Margaret would want to express her love
and gratitude to her special "Ohio girls," Michelle, Erica, and Julie, her
friends at Olive Garden and Red Lobster, Heather and other friends at Little
America, Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Williams Anderson, home health nurse,
Elaine Nuessle, and the wonderful staff and case manager, Colleen, at Highland
Care Center. Funeral services will be held Wed. Oct. 6, 2004, 12 noon at the
Murray Utah South Stake Center, 5735 So. Fashion Blvd, Murray. Friends and
family may call Tues. Oct. 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East
South Temple, Salt Lake City and at the Stake Center 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to
the service. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/4/2004.

Walters, Dora Jean Barkle
Dora Jean Barkle Walters 9/25/1910 ~ 10/2/2004  Our mother, grandmother, and
aunt passed away and went to a family reunion that she has been looking
forward to for a long time. Her parents, four brothers, three sisters, a
husband and two children, and many, many friends will be there to greet her.
Jean was born in Thatcher, Utah to Frederick Barkle and Rozina Brough Barkle.
Many weekends were spent in Tremonton and Providence where most of her family
members were living. She endured much heartache and physical pain throughout
her life, but never complained. Her favorite saying was "It could be worse."
She is survived by two sons, Dee Walters, Lynn Walters (Debbie); and a
daughter, Karen Keller; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. The
family would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Hearts of Hospice and the
wonderful ladies at the Beehive Home in Sandy for all their care and love they
gave to our mother. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday 12 noon at the
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State St., where friends may call Wednesday
from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/4/2004.

Warden, Dan Martin
Dan Martin Warden 1932 ~ 2004  BOUNTIFUL - Dan Martin Warden, 72, passed away
Saturday, October 2, 2004 at his home in Bountiful, Utah.Dan was born July 16,
1932 in Lehi, Utah the son of Francis Martin and Nellie Elizabeth Patrick
Warden. He married Pauline Vera Panter February 23, 1952 in Beckingham, Kent,
England; she passed away January 31, 1992. He married Betty Sue Thurston
October 22, 1993 in Farm-ington, Utah. He lived in Lehi until 1950 when he
joined the Army Air Force and lived in England until 1952 moving back to Utah.
Dan worked at the Tribune Newspaper as a technician and was a member of the
United International Typographical Union #115. Dan was a member of the LDS
Church, he enjoyed woodworking, camping, hunting and fishing. He is survived
by his wife, Betty; and children, Daryl (Tana) Warden, David Warden, George
(Nikki) Warden, Debbie (Rory) Neale, Julie (Jason) Tonge, Leanne Thurston,
Mike (Nancee) Thurston, Rod (Michelle) Thurston, Rick (Roxanne) Thurston, Mark
(Sue) Thurston; 25 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; four
brothers, Robert, Jack, Tom, and Jim Warden; and three sisters, Peg Fawcett,
Virginia Pectol, and Donna Adams. Preceded in death by his parents; brother,
George Warden; son, Kelly Thurston; and grandson, Josh Thurston. Funeral
services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday October 6, 2004 at Lindquist's
Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. where friends may call Tuesday October 5,
from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 10-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment,
Farmington City Cemetery. Email condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/4/2004 - 10/5/2004.