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Davis, Jeff Boyd
Jeff B. Davis1962 ~2004  Jeff Boyd Davis, 42, passed away in his sleep on
October 3, 2004 in Sandy, Utah. Born August 4, 1962 in Salt Lake City to Larry
B. and Kaaren Cook Davis. Married Charlene Powell July 22, 1983 in Sandy,
Utah. Jeff was a wonderful friend to many. He loved the outdoors and all that
nature had to offer. He loved animals. He served as a volunteer coach in the
Jordan Football Little League Association for over 17 years. He was an avid
fan of Jordan High School Football, having served as an assistant coach with
them for one year. He not only loved his beautiful daughters, but his nieces,
nephews, and all children in general. Jeff was employed by E-Systems/Moog for
over 17 years and the last three years as an Operations Manager for Nextira
One. Jeff had many friends and a wonderful dry sense of humor. Survivors,
wife, Charlene; two beautiful daughters, Madison and Sydney Davis; parents,
Larry and Kaaren Davis; grandparents, Kate Cook, Boyd and Afton Davis;
beautiful sisters, Tiffanee (Dean) Dolenc, Jennifer (James) Udseth, and Cindy
(Jeff) Williams; many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends. Preceded
in death by his grandfather, Austin Cook. Funeral services Thursday, Oct. 7th,
12 noon, Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 E. 10600 So., Sandy, where friends
and family may call on Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and also on Thursday one hour prior
to the services. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/5/2004.

Guiver III, Clarence Bert
Clarence Bert Guiver III "Clare Graduates   SUNSET    Clarence Bert Guiver
III, 69, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2004, at his home after a long
valiant battle with cancer.  He was born September 24, 1935, in Salt Lake to
Clarence B. Guiver and Evelyn Froeser Guiver. He grew up and was educated in
schools in Salt Lake City, attended the University of Utah, Utah State, and a
special schooling at Sperry Inc. where he worked for 38 years.  He joined the
U.S. Naval Reserve and served there for eight years and then in the inactive
reserve for four years. He was married to Mary Janett Patterson on November
20, 1959, in the Logan Temple.  He had lived in Sunset for almost 45 years and
was an active member of the Sunset 5th Ward in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints where he was a leader in the Scouts and also held
secretarial positions in various organizations. He enjoyed camping, hiking,
and exploring all of God's creations.  He is survived by his wife and three
daughters: Janette (Michael) Smith, of Clinton; Sharyl (Mark) Stacey, of
Riverton; and Kay Guiver of Sunset; and seven grandchildren. Also surviving
him is his sister, Shirley Hancock, of West Valley City. He was preceded in
death by his parents.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2004
at 11 a.m. at the Sunset 5th Ward, 2431 N. 250 W. Family and friends may call
on Wed. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 S. 1900 W. from 6-8 p.m. and on
Thursday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Memorial Gardens
of the Wasatch, where Military Honors will be Accorded.  Send condolences to
family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

Hansen, Eleanore Parsons
Eleanore ParsonsHanson 9/19/21 ~ 10/2/04  Eleanore Parsons Hanson, age 83,
passed away October 2, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was born September
19, 1921 in Denver, Colorado to John R. and Golda E. James. She graduated from
South High. She married Willard Hanson Jr. on October 3, 1968 in Las Vegas,
Nevada.  Eleanore worked for Social Security for most of her life. She
graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Utah. She loved traveling and
cruising. She loved the symphony, opera, ballet and theater. She and her
husband were actively involved in their camera club, taking pictures all over
the world. Eleanore was a member of Wasatch Presbyterian Church, and former
secretary and president of her PEO Organization. Eleanore is survived by her
sister, Inez Adams of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother David R. Parsons
(Shirley) of West Hills,California, four nephews, Michael Jordan of Sandy;
Gary Parsons, Hawthorne, CA; Brian Parsons, Bangkok, Thailand; Craig Parsons,
Northridge, CA; and Susan Roach, Highlands Ranch, CO; and stepdaughter Connie
D. Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Hanson, Jr.
Graveside services will be 12:00 Noon Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004 at Mt. Olivet
Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South. Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401
Highland Dr. Tuesday 5-7 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

Harris, Ruby
Ruby Harris 1912 ~ 2004   OREM- Ruby Nancy Redd Harris, 92, died Sunday,
October 3, 2004, surrounded by her family, of natural causes. She was born
July 16, 1912, in Price, Utah, to John Hardison and Anna Cecelia Nielsen Redd.
She attended schools in Price and at Henager Business College in Salt Lake
City. She married Leonard Marshall in 1932; later divorced. She married
Orville Kenneth Harris on Feb. 28, 1938, in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was
solemnized in the Manti Temple on May 11, 1962. He preceded her in death in
1975. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, serving in many callings, including the presidencies of the Relief
Society and MIA, and was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Ruby
worked hard all her life, first as a bookkeeper for her father's Chevrolet
dealership in Price, Redd Motors. She also helped her husband with his
pharmacy business in Colorado and Utah, establishing two pharmacies in Orem,
including the Geneva Rexall Drug on State Street and 400 North. They retired
from that business in 1968. She worked at the Orem City Library for seven
years, and enjoyed her work as a Pink Lady at Utah Valley Hospital and as a
temple worker at the Provo Temple. She made beautiful quilts and afghans for
her family and friends. Ruby's greatest joy was her family: Philip D. (Renee)
Harris, Orem; Kenneth B. (Carol) Harris, Elk Ridge; Lynn C. (Geralyn) Harris,
Provo; and Cecelia Ann (Eric) Fielding, Orem; 17 grandchildren and 33
great-grand-children. She is also survived by a sister, Marie Snow, Ogden; and
a brother, Jack Redd, Salt Lake City; and many friends. She was preceded in
death by three infant daughters, twins June and Joan, and Carol. The family
would like to thank Dana Mutch and Alpine Home Health and Hospice for their
loving care of Ruby during these last months. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, October 7, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. in the Vermont Chapel, 400 North 400
East in Orem. Friends may call Thursday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the chapel.
Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Services are under the direction
of Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/5/2004.

Hedderman, Monsignor John James
Monsignor John James Hedderman 1932 ~2004  Monsignor John James Hedderman died
of congestive heart failure early October 4, 2004, the Feast of Saint Francis
of Assisi. He had celebrated his 72nd birthday on September 28th with friends
at Christus-Saint Joseph Villa in Salt Lake City. He had retired there in
January, 2004, after serving as pastor of Saint Ambrose Parish, Salt Lake
City, for 23 years. Born in Miami, Arizona, September 28, 1932, to John James
and Mary Catherine Harrington Hedderman. He moved with his family to Durango,
Colorado until 1949; they then moved to Salt Lake City. Monsignor was a
graduate of Judge Memorial Catholic High School; attended the University of
Utah; then both Saint Joseph College, Mountain View, California and Saint
Patrick Seminary, Menlo Park, California. He was ordained a Catholic priest
for the Diocese of Salt Lake City on April 30, 1960, at the Cathedral of the
Madeleine, by the Most Rev. Joseph L. Federal. Subsequently, in 1963 Monsignor
completed a post graduate Licentiate in Canon Law and served the diocese as
chancellor, Judicial Vicar, chaplain to Bishop Federal as well as at Fort
Douglas Army Chapel and the Carmelite Sisters. As pastor of Saint Ambrose
Parish, he spearheaded major building projects and the implementation of
Vatican Council II directives. Monsignor was instrumental in the establishment
of the Permanent Diaconate Program in Utah and served as president of the
National Association of Diaconate Directors. He was an active member of the
Canon Law Society of America, where he was recognized for his judicial
expertise. In 1989 he was honored by Pope John Paul II when he was named a
Prelate of Honor (Monsignor). A founding member of the Catholic Foundation of
Utah, Monsignor Hedderman was active on numerous church and community boards.
He was known for his bright mind, quick wit, sense of fairness as well as
dedication to his family, friends and the church he faithfully served. The
Priests' Mutual Benefit Society was one of his many vital involvements.
Monsignor Hedderman is survived by his sister, Margaret Ann Quinn and her
husband Robert of Mendocino, California as well as the following nieces and
nephews: Diane M. Quinn, Windsor, California; Mary Ann Krein, Watsonville,
California; Patricia M. Drossel, Laguna Nigel, California; Kathleen Dalton,
Windsor, California; Michael R. Quinn, Albion, California and Timothy Quinn,
Rohnert Park, California. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The
Monsignor John J. Hedderman Scholarship fund for J. E. Cosgriff Memorial
Catholic School of Salt Lake City; a fund in the Catholic Foundation of Utah;
or to Christus-Saint Joseph Villa, Salt Lake City. A funeral mass will be
celebrated Friday, October 8, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the
Madeleine, 331 East South Temple. A vigil service will be held Thursday,
October 7, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. also at the Cathedral, with a viewing to follow.
Committal, Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T Street. Funeral
Directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

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.

Homer, Richard Leon
Richard Leon Homer  1935 ~ 2004  LAYTON, Utah   Richard Leon Homer, 69, passed
away at Davis Hospital on October 4, 2004 due to complications of Alzheimers.
He was born April 17, 1935 in Logan, Utah, son of Fredrick Harper Homer and
Hortense Christensen Homer. He was raised in Logan where he graduated from
Logan High School and attended Utah State University. On August 6, 1954
Richard married Marilyn Chugg in the Logan Temple.  He served in the Army from
1954 to 1956 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and was a veteran of the Korean
War.  Richard loved his country and served in the Air Force Reserves for 30
years.  Richard loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He loved duck
hunting, camping, and golfing. He enjoyed western music and being with his
family. He was an active member of the Suntrails Ward in Layton. He  served in
the scouting program for over 20 years, including several years as scout
master. He enjoyed genealogy and family history.    Surviving are his wife,
Marilyn of Layton; his children, Kevin (Michelle) of Clearfield; LeeAnn (Tom)
Carruth of Layton; and Scott (Mechele) of Clinton; 10 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Elaine Whitesides of Roy;
and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Funeral
services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's
Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call
Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the
mortuary.    Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.  Special thanks to Dr. Bruce
Burtenshaw and the 3rd floor nursing staff at Davis Hospital and Medical
Center; and for the loving care and support given by the staff at Manor Care
of Ogden. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/5/2004.

Isi, Tony
Tony Isi1933 ~2004  Our loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother and friend, Tony Isi, passed away October 1, 2004
in West Valley City, Utah. Born November 15, 1933 in Ophir, Utah, son of
Antonio Isi and Inez Phillipi. Tony was very proud of the fact that he had
made it to his 70th birthday, a feat that many of his family members were not
able to accomplish.  Tony married Joan Rydalch July 9, 1954, and together they
had eight children. They later divorced and he then married Marion Casper in
Elko, Nevada in October of 1975. He worked as a miner for Kennecott Copper
Corporation where he retired. Tony had a passion for trains and loved his
gambling trips to Wendover. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and a dedicated husband and father. He loved watching Gene
Autry and John Wayne movies and was a Utah Jazz fan. He will be missed by all
who knew him. Tony is survived by his wife, Marion; his children: Jane (Chalo)
Martinez, Kenneth Isi, Debbie (John) Hammer, Joni (Ron) Summers, David (Kim)
Isi, Michael Isi, Bruce Isi and Mary (Rick) Padilla; Shauna (James) Baird;
step-children: Melaney Jacobsen, Kim Horrocks and Debra Horrocks; 23
grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; brothers, Alfonzo (Lalla) Isi,
George Ala, Lawrence (Edna) Ala and Johnny Ala; and sister, Emma Serassio, and
"Missy," his beloved dog. He was preceded in death by his parents; two
grandsons; two brothers and two sisters. Graveside services will be held
Thursday, October 7, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500
South Redwood Road. Family and friends may visit at McDougal Funeral Home,
4330 South Redwood Road, Wednesday, October 6, 2004, from 6- 8 p.m. and again
one hour prior to the graveside services.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/5/2004.

Killian, Reva Loreene Sheffield
Reva Loreene Sheffield Killian 1905 ~ 2004  KAYSVILLE - Reva Loreene Sheffield
Killian, 99, passed away October 2, 2004 of incidents to age. She was born in
Kaysville, Utah, January 12, 1905 to Heber James Sheffield Jr. and Nancy
Carlyle (Nannie) Kinnett. She attended Davis County Schools and graduated from
Davis High School.  At the time of her death she was known to be the oldest
living graduate of Davis High School. She served an LDS mission to the
Southern States. She married Rulon Killian in the Salt Lake Temple, November
26, 1926. They were the parents of five children: Loreene (deceased), Janne K.
(Jay L.) Webster, James F. (Dorothy) Killian of Provo, Utah; Josephine K.
(Rudiger-deceased); Grawe and (George A, deceased) Olsen of Lehi, Utah; and
Sheffield D. (Daleen) Killian of Ogden, Utah. She has 27 grandchildren, 73
great-grandchildren, 24 great-great-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Mother was a very kind, loving, generous individual, an ambitious and hard
worker. Her home was always available and she welcomed all who came. She was
an excellent musician and accompanied many for any and all occasions. She
began playing in church for the Primary in her early teens. She played the
organ for church gatherings for 70 plus years. She also played for the silent
movies that came to town and were held in the old Opera House in Kaysville.   
She did lovely handwork and was adept with her tatting shuttle and was
especially generous with her tatted Christmas trees . She was very active in
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints her whole life serving as
Relief Society President and teacher as well as her music callings in all
organizations. She and her husband filled an LDS mission to the Southern
States where they had both served in their early years. She was preceded in
death by her husband, one daughter, one great-grandson, one
great-great-grand-daughter, two sons-in-law, her parents and brothers and
sisters: Kenneth Heber, James Fred, Erwin Lowell, Wayne Kinnett, Evan Gayle,
Maxine Sheffield and Darlene S. Brown. Fondly known to many as Grandma Reva.
She resided at the Apple Tree Assisted Living Center in Kaysville since July
of 2002 and at the Avalon Care Center in Bountiful since July 2004 until the
time of her death. We, as her family, are grateful for their loving care,
kindness and assistance as she abided there. We would also like to express our
appreciation to the Rocky Mountain Hospice people and to Dr. Karin Lee for
their great service. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2004
at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Tabernacle, 198 West Center. Friends and family
may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North
Main and Wednesday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Tabernacle. Interment,
Kaysville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the
perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church. e-mail condolences to the family
at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/5/2004.

Maynard, Adel Thaxton
Adel Thaxton Maynard 7/23/1918 ~ 10/2/2004  Our "Dear One" Adel Thaxton
Maynard passed peacefully away in the company of her loved ones October 2,
2004. After 21 years she reunited with her beloved eternal companion Earl
Lewis Maynard. She was born in Lovell Wyoming on July 23, 1918. She adored her
parents George and Grace Thaxton. As a child she lived on a ranch near Ten
Sleep Wyoming. She loved telling stories of her childhood. On Nov. 13, 1934
she married her sweetheart and was later blessed with five children: Monte
Maynard (Dee), Tam Maynard (Angie), Rand Maynard, Meladi Lindley (Jerel), Sula
Bearden (Joe).  She is survived by her three sisters, Olive Peterson, Roberta
Allgood and Helen Parker. She was a proud grandmother and made each of her 24
grandchildren, and 39 great grandchildren feel individually loved and
important. She and Earl were proud of their posterity which totaled 94. Adel
was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
especially enjoyed serving with Earl as full time missionaries in Santa Clara
Pueblo, New Mexico Indian Reservation. Her crowning service was in the Jordan
River Temple as an ordinance worker. We will always remember her for her
gratitude, generosity, charity, joyful personality and positive attitude. She
loved her family , reading , handwork, riding horses, the season of fall,
bright clothes, jewelry, the canyon, babies, children and playing games. Her
greatest quality was her Christ-like love for all. Funeral Services will be
held Thursday at 11:00 am. at the Riverton 1st Ward 12950 So. 1300 W. Friends
may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600
So. 2200 W. and Thursday one hour prior at the church. Interment Riverton
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

McBeth, Mildred Hunter
Mildred Hunter McBeth Note: Viewing time  Funeral services will be held
Wed-nesday, October 6, 2004, 12 noon at Valley View 9th Ward, 4101 S. 1925 E.
(Gundersen Lane). Viewing will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, at Wasatch
Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 Highland Drive, also one hour prior to services at
the Valley View 9th Ward.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

McMurdie, Lewis
Lewis McMurdie1919 ~2004  Lewis McMurdie, 85, joined his wife in Heaven
October 1st, 2004. Lew was born July 25, 1919 in Logan Utah. His family later
moved to Salt Lake City where he attended school. Lew met June Breer there and
were married in 1940. They ran a small farm and a trucking company with their
son Phil and were involved with his brother Reid in the Reo McMurdie Co. Lew
was involved with the Twin Star Riders where he proudly showed his horses. He
also was the Stake President in the Bountiful LDS Church for many years. Lew
and June moved to Townsend in 1972 to be with their son and family. In
Townsend he worked for Grover Motors and farmed before retiring. He was
preceded in death by his loving wife June and his parents Dave and Loretta,
sister Verna McMurdie Call and brother Ralph McMurdie. He is survived by his
son Phil McMurdie, two granddaughters Heidi McMurdie Larson and Heather
McMurdie and two great-grandchildren Bradley and Shelby Larson all of Townsend
and a brother Reid McMurdie of Salt Lake City.  Lew was always happy and
willing to help out. He loved his family. He will be missed by everyone who
knew him. Visitation will be held at the Townsend Funeral Chapel, Monday, Oct.
4th from 5-7 p.m. and funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at the LDS church in
Townsend with burial services in Centerville Cemetery in Utah on Thursday,
Oct. 7th at 10 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Broadwater Health Center, 110
N. Oak St., Townsend, MT 59644. Townsend Funeral Chapel has completed the
funeral arrangements.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/5/2004.

Moon, Elmer Ray
Elmer Ray Moon We love you Dad and we'll miss you!  Elmer Ray Moon, 91, a
prominent Uintah Basin livestock rancher of Duchesne, Utah passed away October
3, 2004 at the home of his daughter Maryetta in Logan, Utah.  Born April 19,
1913 in Woodland, Utah to Heber and Emily Henrietta Van Tassell Moon. He
married Arwella Caroline Pierce June 14, 1939 in the Salt Lake Temple. She
preceded him in death May 16, 2004. Dad loved his family and friends, he had a
great sense of humor, keen intellect, an incredible memory, a hard work ethic,
a love of family history and a willingness to help others. Elmer served as a
missionary in the Eastern Canadian Mission (1935-1937) and served with his
wife Arwella in the San Diego Mormon Battalion Visitors Center Mission and as
temple workers in the Vernal and Provo Temples. He served as the Duchesne
Stake President (14 years) and Stake Patriarch. He was a Director for the Utah
Federal Land Bank, Director of the Utah Wool Growers, served as a County
Commissioner and on the Duchesne County Hospital Board. He received the 2002
Lifetime Service & Achievement Award from the Duchesne Co. Soil Conservation
District and the 2003 Old Timer Award from the Duchesne Co. Cattlemen. Elmer
is survived by his children: Jerry (Kay) Moon of Logan, Maryetta Sampson
(Dave) Mumford of Logan, Caroline Beth (Frank) Woodward of Orem, Louise
(Arnold) Thiebaud of Valley Center, KS, Joyce (John) Eugster of South Jordan,
Lee (Kathy) Moon of Duchesne and Judy (Richard) Bell of Park City, foster son
Art (KaraLyn) Taylor of Duchesne; 39 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and
one great-great grandchild. Also survived by a brother Vern (Dorothy) and
sisters Venice (Carl) Spencer and Florence Anderson. Funeral services will be
held Thursday, October 7th at 11AM at the Duchesne 1st Ward with viewings Wed.
Oct. 6th from 6-8PM and Thursday 9:30-10:30AM prior to the funeral, also at
the Duchesne 1st Ward. Burial at the Duchesne City Cemetery under the
direction of Hullinger Mortuary. E-mail condolences to: jhllngr@ubtanet.com. 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund
or the LDS Missionary fund.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

Nichols, Norma June Olsen
Norma June Olsen Nichols 1910 ~ 2004  COPPERTON - Norma June Olsen Nichols,
age 94, our beloved and respected mother, grandmother and aunt, died Oct. 2,
2004 in Murray.  Born June 9, 1910 in Bingham Canyon, Utah to Wm. Franklin
Olsen and Grace May Sommerville Olsen. Married Willard H. Nichols in
Copperton, Utah July 22, 1937. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Graduated from Bingham High School May 16, 1928 and from LDS Business College
in May, 1930. Employed as secretary for Jordan School District 21 years, and
one year at Richards Motor Company, Salt Lake City, Utah. At the death of her
mother, she and Willard cared for her father for 27 years. Her life was one of
willing, volunteer service to her family, church, and community. She was an
active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and gave many
years of dedicated service, including as MIA ward and stake president, West
Jordan Stake Missionary, ward Primary president, stake Primary counselor, ward
Genealogy Instructor, member of Primary General Board, South Jordan Stake
Relief Society president, Bi-region Single Adult Specialist, Ward Single Adult
Representative, Stake Extraction Missionary and Trainer, teacher, chorister,
and inservice leader for all auxiliaries. Received South Jordan West Stake
Exemplary Woman Award in 1984. She also served many years as a volunteer in
community service, including Girl Scout Leader in Bingham and Copperton,
Elementary and High School PTA President, "Days of 47" Youth Parade, Music
Director for the Bennion Care Center, Vice President Utah American Mothers
Association, Holy Cross Jordan Valley Hospital Community Council, American
Cancer Society, Bingham High School Pay Dirt Committee and Alumni Foundation
Executive Board, Bingham Nu I Club, Copperton Study Guild, and Southwest
Interfaith Committee. She received the Preservation Award from the Utah
Historical Society in 1987. Survived by son, Dennis Willard Nichols (Joanna);
grandchildren, Jeffery L. Nichols, Justin L. Nichols, Jon Nolan and Cassandra
Voros; great-grandchildren Conor and Caitlin; nephews James L. and David
Nichols; niece Diane Nichols McNeil; several cousins and many friends.
Preceded in death by husband Willard H. Nichols on April 30, 1993; her
parents; sister, Lorraine; brother, Leo; and nephew John C. Nichols. Funeral
services Friday, October 8, 11 a.m., in the Copperton Ward Chapel, Copperton.
Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Midvale, on Thursday,
October 7 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday at the Church one hour prior to services.
Interment, American Fork City Cemetery, American Fork, Utah. In lieu of
flowers, Norma's wishes were to have contributions made in her name to the
Bingham High School Alumni Foundation, 2160 West 10400 South, South Jordan,
Utah 84095.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.


Robinson, Max
Max Robinson 1942 ~ 2004   Max Robinson, 62, passed away in his hometown of
Paragonah, October 1, 2004, doing what he loved most.  He is survived by his
wife, Ruth Ann Dalton Robinson, three children, Leann Robinson-Bott (Steve),
Maxine Swensen (Chris), and Shawn Robinson (Missy). Max was extremely proud of
his three grandsons, Taylor, Jaxson, and Max. Also survived by sister Lucille
Condor (Dee), brothers Boyd Robinson (Helen Gean),  Verdell Robinson (Pat). 
He was preceded in death by his parents Irma and Gilbert Robinson. In Lieu of
a Funeral a private family service was held in his honor.  He will be greatly
missed by all his family and friends.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/5/2004.

Sorensen, Margaret C.
Margaret C. Sorensen 1918 ~ 2004  Margaret Christensen Sorensen died Sunday,
October 3 in Salt Lake City.  She was born May 6, 1918 in Logan, Utah, the
daughter of Ruth Maughan Jones and Parley Alma Christensen. She grew up in
Provo, attended BY High School and graduated in 1939 from BYU, where her
father was chairman of the English Department. Following her graduation she
went to Washington to work for the War Production Board. She met Utahn Parry
D. Sorensen, at the time a photographer for the Washington Post. They attended
a press party at the White House where Parry proposed to her in the White
House Rose Garden. They were married July 12, 194l in the Washington LDS
chapel. Following Parry's war time service with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, which took them to Connecticut, New Jersey and Los Angeles,
they moved back to Salt Lake City in 1946. Margaret was active for six decades
in University of Utah affairs and served as president of the University
Women's Club. Along with her Women's Club actvities, Margaret took part in
numerous civic affairs, including the Women's Legislative Council. She was an
active political volunteer and a life-long Democrat. Margaret was a talented
seamstress, a legendary cook, and an unfailingly gracious hostess. She shared
her talents for many years in LDS Relief Society, where she taught classes in
a variety of subjects-from Othello to omelets. A believer in the value of
great books, she was a member of the Classics Club and Daria. She loved to
play Scrabble and bridge, and usually won. Her children and grandchildren were
at the center of her life. She always encouraged them to do their best. Above
all, she was a mother who imparted to them her high standards and clear
values. Her large circle of family and friends admired her graciousness, her
intelligence, and her integrity. She is survived by her husband of 63 years;
her children, Richard (Mary) North Caldwell, N.J.; Daniel (Alexis Fernandez)
of Brisbane, Australia; Holly (Buzz) Thompson of Stanford, CA; Michael
(Connie) Salt Lake City; and William (Alexandra) Bronxville, New York; and 13
grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Betty Parker of Tempe,
Ariz., and her brother Harold Christensen of Salt Lake City. Her brother,
Horace Christensen, died in 2000.  The family is grateful to Liliane Prietzel
for her care and friendship during the last few years. Funeral services will
be 12 noon, Friday, Oct.8, at the Foothill Fourth Ward, 1794 S. Texas Street
(2405 E.). Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Thursday from 6 to 8 pm
and at the chapel one hour prior to the memorial service. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation , 350
South 400 East, Suite 115, Salt Lake City Utah 84111; the Parry and Margaret
Sorensen Scholarship Fund, Department of Communications, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112; or to the P.A. Christensen Scholarship, English
Department, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/7/2004.

Spurrier, Carolyn Ann
Carolyn AnnSpurrier "Ann"  Our beautiful and compassionate wife, mother,
grandmother and friend, unwillingly passed away in the early morning hours of
Oct. 3, 2004 due to respiratory complications following major cancer surgery.
Ann kept a smile on her face throughout four hard months of struggling to
return to the life she loved so deeply. The void will be impossible to fill.
Ann was born on July 5, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harold Eugene Wallace
and Lottie Lourhean Hill and attended East High school and the University of
Utah, graduating with a B.S. in Home economics which she put to immediate use
by teaching junior high school and high school in the State of Maryland. Ann
married Howard S. (Stan) Spurrier on September 2, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple
and the two of them enjoyed a truly celestial marriage. Devoted to each other
in every facet of life they anticipated each day for the mere fact of being
together. In 51 years of marriage they had no serious disagreements because
Ann was always right. Stan and Ann journeyed to Maryland in 1954 where she
happily worked to help Stan gain his D.D.S. degree from the University of
Maryland. Later they enjoyed an internship at the U.S. Marine Hospital in San
Francisco, and then a second year rotation to Browing, Montana where Stan was
the Dentist for the Blackfeet Indian tribe. There they both enjoyed the
culture and beauty of nearby Glacier Park and fulfilling multiple callings in
the small L.D.S. Branch. Following this tour of duty, Stan was admitted to
Boston University where he specialized in Orthodontics and Ann was able to
finally return home to Salt Lake where Ann and Stan have lived in the same
Holladay home since 1963. Ann proudly wrote for the Institutional Development
Committee of the L.D.S. Church for many years contributing her thoughts and
ideas to help develop the faith of the youth of the Church. She untiringly
visited her long list of "shut ins" and devoted hours to the aid and care of
this special group of "older" adopted friends. Ann was a gifted teacher and
used that skill in her many callings in the Church. Many young women gained a
realistic and spiritual insight into life from her guiding hand. She also
loved the calling of Relief Society president and her light shone brightly
there. Actually she never stopped acting in this calling although formally
released. She continued her compassionate service unceasingly throughout her
life though her energy was limited she summoned the strength to leave cards
and send messages of love even up to the day before her death. What a spirit.
Ann and Stan have four devoted children, Richard Stanton (LouAnn), Steven
Wallace (Lori), Matthew Scott (Lisa) and Christina Lynn Gardner (Nelson). The
perfect mom, she raised her sons and daughter with a velvet glove lined with
stainless steel. Always there for them, always teaching with love and
understanding, always for the underdog, always smiling, always guiding toward
the spiritual, always supportive. Ann has 14 grandchildren who will miss her
example of unwavering love, unwavering faith, and a constant happy
countenance. She often said "My life is a life of sunrises " this love of life
showed in her selection of books, beautiful art, her flowers, her collection
of antique Salters, her love of people and her refusal to ever be negative.
Those of us left behind will be praying to feel her influence yet unseen and
will be eagerly awaiting the day when we can hold her in our arms again.
Though as beautiful in death as she was in life, Ann requested a closed casket
service. However, friends wishing to pay their respects to this unique and
wonderful women may do so from 6-8 p.m. at the Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South
Highland Drive on Thursday, October 7, 2004. There will be a visitation hour
from 10:30- 11:45 a.m. on October 8, 2004 at the Holladay 8th Ward at 5450
Holladay Blvd where her services will be held Friday at 12:00 Noon.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/7/2004.

Tang, William Roberts "Bill"
William "Bill" Roberts Tang 1922 ~ 2004  Our beloved husband, father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his home Oct. 2,
2004 in Salt Lake City, UT.  He was born December 16, 1922 in Kaiping City of
Guangdong Province in China to Fook-Siu Tang and Shau Yee Tang. He married Mae
Kain Yu March 11, 1947 in Canton, China. He immigrated to the United States in
1938. With hard work and determination, he became a successful entrepreneur
and provider for his family. He was the owner of the United Market and Super
Save Grocery Store. He passed on his life lessons to his children and their
children.  Our visits to Grandpa's house will never be the same. Bill is
survived by his wife Mae Tang, five children; sons, Paul (Laverne) Tang,
Broomfield, CO, Chuck (Meagan) Tang, Salt Lake, City; daughters, Dane (Keith)
Hansen, Providence, UT, Ying Tang, Salt Lake City, Jean (Peter) Adams,
Portland, OR; twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, Oct, 7, 2004, 12 noon at Larkin Mortuary, 260
East South Temple, where family and friends may call Wednesday evening from
6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services.  Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

Timothy, Mark Andrew
Mark Andrew Timothy  4/21/59 ~ 10/3/04  KAYSVILLE   Mark Andrew Timothy was
born to goodly parents, bonded eternally in love, to Anita R. Larson and LaMar
K. Timothy on April 21, 1959 at the old Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.  On
October 3, 2004 the pale horse took Mark home to his final autumn as he passed
from his difficult life to his compassionate Father in Heaven. He passed to
life free from the windmills of worry, bills, and family pressures, a family
he loved too much. Mark knew he was loved by his three sons: Tyler, Paden, and
Tanner. Until his illness, Mark had an adventurous spirit. He loved driving
the long way home just in case he found something new to explore. As an adult,
his children became his primary interest. They went with him on his adventures
and he stayed in this life for them until he could not bear the anxious
windmills of his mind any longer. Mark has had his hand on the door latch of
death for 10 dreadful years. For Mark death was a cure for all diseases. But
death is not a period, but a comma in the story of life. From your dad, you
left with no notice; I wanted one more hug before you left! Finally Mark has a
rendezvous with life without the windmills. Mark studied auto mechanics at
DATC and became a meticulous mechanic, working for Roy Hatch and himself.
Endless hours of compassionate service were spent fixing cars for brothers and
sisters, mother and dad, neighbors and friends, even in a subfreezing open
garage. Sundays were family good times at mother's dinner table where Mark was
always good company and we talked. Mark knew he was loved and appreciated by
his brothers and sisters: Chris and NaDine, Dianne and Blake Webster, Brett,
Leslie and Melvin Douglas Corpening, Alison, John and Andrea, and his baby
sister Laura and David DiGregorio.  Mark's mother was especially close, caring
for his needs at the State Mental Hospital with his favorite pumpkin
chocolate-chip cookies and other homemade tasties. Unknown to his mother about
his plan, he spent his last day with her watching General Conference and
attending to her needs. Mark said he enjoyed Conference and acknowledged the
extended comfort from the church and appreciated extra efforts made in his
behalf by neighbors and ward members during his long years of anguish. Until
age four Mark explored the Palos Verdes Hills and the ocean beaches in sunny
Southern California with several brothers and sisters. In 1964 he returned to
Kaysville, Utah with his parents. Home for Mark was mostly Kaysville, although
he lived in Layton and West Point during his marriage. Mark graduated from
Davis High in 1977 and produced some especially sensitive paintings cherished
by his family. The restorations of a 1953 Chev pickup and a 1956 Chev 2-dr
were his romances. The restoration of a 1976 Suzuki motorcycle was his last
romance. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 2 p.m. at
the Kaysville Brookhaven LDS Chapel, 190 No. Country Lane (2nd N. 12th E.).
Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's
Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Thursday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the
church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family
suggests contributions be made to the Perpetual Fund of the LDS Church. e-mail
condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2004 - 10/6/2004.

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.