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Anderson Jr., John S.
John S.  Anderson Jr. "Jack"  BLUFFDALE - A beloved sweetheart, father,
grandfather, brother, and uncle returned home to be reunited with his earthly
and heavenly mother and father. John S. Anderson Jr. ("Jack"), a friend to
everyone, drowned in a canoeing accident surrounded by his professional
friends while in Texas October 8, 2004. Born Sept. 7, 1945 in Charleston,
South Carolina to John Silcox and Martha Roe Anderson. In 1989 out of his
great love of hearing impaired children and education he joined Audio
Enhancement and became a vital part in growing a world renowned company. Jack
enjoyed the opportunities to travel and make friends nationwide. The deaf
community embraced Jack for his unconditional love. Jack served in the U.S.
Navy during the Vietnam War. Jack was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints he loved and served his Heavenly Father in many
capacities. He was a true southern gentleman. Jack's most treasured times were
spent with his loving wife, Claudia, and their children and grandchildren.
There was never a substitute for Grandpa Jack. Jack strove to be known as the
nicest man anyone would have known. Knowing that was more important than
anything else. He will be forever missed. Survived by wife, Claudia of
Bluffdale; children, Andy Anderson and Claudia Anderson of Deerfield Beach,
Florida, Jeffrey (Rachelle) Anderson of Riverton, Jennifer (Rulon) Crum of
Bluff-dale, Jeremy (Stacy) Anderson of Highland, and Justin (Andrea) Anderson
of Saratoga Springs; 16 grandchildren; sister, Hayes Forney of Charleston, SC;
mother and father-in-law, Neils and Lois Parry of Bluff-dale; brothers and
sister-in-law, Peggy (George) Milligan of Sandy, Randy (Cheryl) Parry, Scott
Parry all of Bluffdale, Michael (Debbie) Parry of Prescot, AZ, and Halley
Parry of Phoenix, AZ; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Bluffdale 1stWard 14400 So. Redwood Rd.
Where friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church and Tuesday
one hour prior to the services. Interment, Bluffdale Cemetery. Funeral
directors, Broomhead Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Aston, Scott M.
Scott M. Aston Will Be Missed  Scott M. Aston, age 30, of Provo, Utah,
formerly of Columbia, PA, died Tuesday at home of natural causes. He was the
husband of Josefina Pena Perez of the Dominican Republic. Born in Columbia, he
was the son of D. Michael and Alice Miller Aston. He was employed as a sales
manager for PSA Marketing Company of Orem, Utah. He was a Columbia High School
graduate, class of 1992, and Brigham Young University, class of 2003. He was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a
church missionary in the Dominican Republic from 1998 to 2000. In addition to
his wife and parents, are his brothers, Dale M., husband of Shawnelle (Carter)
Aston of Lehigh, Utah, Frank M., husband of Renee (Groft) Aston, Columbia PA,
twin brother, Todd M., husband of Tonya (Pelsinski) Aston of Landisville, and
Eric M. Aston, living in the Bay Area of California; and sisters, JoAnn w/o
Charles Marris, Jr. of Landisville, and Carol E. w/o Timothy Davis of Kearnes,
Utah. He was also the uncle to nine nieces and seven nephews. His maternal
grandparents, Franklin and Virginia (Thomas) Miller also survive. A memorial
service will be held Thursday, 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, 1200 East King Street, Lancaster, PA, with Bishop Rodger
Pickett officiating. Private interment will be held in Laurel Hill Memorial
Gardens, Columbia PA. The family will receive friends immediately following
the service in the church Fellowship Hall. At the request of the family,
please do not send flowers. Contributions to the Scott M. Aston Memorial Trust
(to benefit his wife living in the Dominican Republic) in care of Union
National Community Bank, 921 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512, would be
deeply appreciated. Arrangements by Clyde W. Kraft Funeral Home, Inc., 519
Walnut Street, Columbia PA.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/11/2004.

Brown, Alva Price
Alva Price Brown 1935 ~ 2004  Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend, Alva Price Brown, passed away peacefully
surrounded by her family October 9, 2004. Alva was born in South Jordan, UT
Dec. 4, 1935 to Leslie W. and Hazel S. Price. She grew up and was educated in
Arimo, ID. Later she married Larry Dean Brown Nov. 14, 1955 in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple. Together they had two daughters and five sons. She also retired
after 20 years of service at Brighton High School. Alva held many callings in
the church, most recently serving an inter-city mission with Larry in the Rose
Park 1st Ward. She loved working in her garden and the hummingbirds that
visited there. She was a great cook who loved having her family over to
"pick." Her family (especially grandchildren) were her greatest joy. She is
survived by her husband, Larry of nearly 49 years; and seven children, Karla
(Guy), Jerilyn (Har-ley), Cory (Ruth), Darren, Jay (Marlo), Greg (Vickie),
Ryan (Pam). Her father; two sisters; and four brothers also survive her. She
was preceded in death by her mother and older sister. Alva has 18
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and five foster grandchildren. The family
would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Cottonwood and LDS Hospitals. A
special thanks to Roxalene Belliston, Carol Nelson, and Shirley Larsen for
their tender, loving care. A viewing will be held Oct. 13, 2004 in Mountain
View Memorial Mortuary at 3115 E. 7800 So. between 6-8 p.m. Funeral services
will be held 11 a.m. on Oct. 14 at Brighton 6thWard, 2925 E. Bengal Blvd (7800
So.).
Published in the Deseret News on 10/11/2004.

Christensen, Bruce L.
Bruce L.  Christensen 1927 ~ 2004  Bruce L. Christensen, 77, passed away Oct
14, 2004 in Provo, Utah.  Born in Manila, Daggett Co., Utah, September 15,
1927, son of Leonard Erastus and Beulah Eleanor Larsen Christensen.Bruce was
raised in West Los Angeles, where he attended UCLA, and later entered the
Navy. When he returned to Utah, he attended BYU, where he met Patricia Kay
Bickmore. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1949.After graduating
from BYU, they moved to San Diego, CA, where Bruce started a successful dental
laboratory, and the later became President of the Southern California Dental
Association. They remained in California for 26 years, where they raised their
four children, and also developed life long friendships. In 1976, the family
returned to Provo. Bruce retired in 1994, allowing a dream to be fulfilled,
and together he and Pat served a mission. They were called to the South
Dakota, Rapid City Mission, where they worked with the Native Americans, whom
they had always had a special fondness for. He was an active member of the LDS
Church, serving in various callings, which included several bishoprics. His
pride and joy were his children and grandchildren, but all of these passions
were surpassed by his love of the Savior, and the gospel.Bruce was BYU's #1
sports fan. He loved swimming in the ocean, golfing, traveling and in his
earlier years he was a star baseball pitcher. He is survived by his sweet wife
Pat, whom he had just celebrated his 55thanniversary with; two sons, Kent
(MaryAnn) of Provo; Brian (Rita) of Springville; two daughters, Becky (Jack)
Angus of Provo; and Shelly (Rick) Norton of Ramona, CA; 15 grandchildren and
three great-grand-children. Also survived by a brother David Christensen and a
sister, Joyce Christensen.He was a friend to all, and influenced many lives.
He was much admired as a man of great integrity. He was always empathetic to
the needs of other.Funeral services will be held Monday, October 18, 2004, at
11:00 a.m., in the Mojave Chapel, 3050 Mojave Lane, Provo. Friends may call
Sunday evening, at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, from
6-8 p.m., or Monday morning, at the Ward Chapel, one hour prior to services.
Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/16/2004.

Fassio, Chester
Chester Fassio 1913 ~ 2004 Arrivederci Papa  Chester Fassio, 91, passed away
at his home with his loving wife, Kay, by his side on October 7, 2004 after a
long and rewarding life. He was born on May 19, 1913 in Diamondville, Wyoming.
He moved to Hunter, Utah with his parents, James and Delfina Enrietti Fassio,
in 1915 after a family tragedy. This site was to become the home of Fassio Egg
Farms which is in its fourth generation of family management. Chester attended
Whittier and Monroe Elementary Schools and graduated from Cyprus High School.
In 1942 he married Katherine (Kay) Uzelac. They enjoyed 62 years together and
had three children Paulette, Dick and Kristine.  Chester was a charter member
of the Granger Lions Club, President of Utah Egg Council for six years, and
two years as President of the National Egg Council. He also spent two years on
the American Egg Board. He spent 11 years on the Board of Intermountain
Farmers and 6 years on the Salt Lake County Farm Bureau Board. In 1966, he was
named "Poultryman of the Year". In 1992, Chester was inducted into the West
Valley City Hall of Fame. He and Kay were honored with the Judge Memorial
Catholic High School Award of Service in 2000. Chester served on the Board of
Alpine Country Club and is a Past President. He also was a member of Jeremy
Ranch Golf Club Board of Trustees. His incredible generosity and compassion
were shown by his support of Judge Memorial Catholic High School, St. Francis
Xavier School, St Joseph's Villa, Madeleine Choir School, and Holy Cross
Hospital to name a few. He is survived by his wife, Kay, daughters, Paulette
(Fred) Tedesco and Kris (Mike) Kladis, son, Dick (Joy) Fassio, six
grandchildren and five great grandchildren, brother, Silvio (Ann) Fassio, and
sister, Lucille (George) Strelich; and many dear and loving family members in
Ozegna and Rivarolo, Italy. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, October
14, 2004, 10:00 am at the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1385 E. Spring
Ln. (5000 So.). Family and friends may call Wednesday 6   8 p.m. at the church
with the Holy Rosary to follow the viewing. Committal Valley View Cemetery,
4335 W. 4100 So. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully ask you to consider a
donation to Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 650 South 1100 East, SLC
84102; St. Francis Xavier School, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns 84118; Chester
and Kay Fassio Endowment Fund c/o Catholic Foundation, 27 C St., SLC 84103; or
a charity of your choice. Special thank you to Diana Jackson, Freddie
Javalera, Frankie Clark, Jean Keller and Morlene Dangerfield for your guidance
and loving care of Dad.  Chester would want his life measured not by monetary
or earthly accomplishments but by the happiness of the family he provided for,
his memory will live forever in our hearts.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/12/2004.

Flanigan, Nellie
Nellie Flanigan 1914 ~ 2004  Nellie Viola Larrabee Flanigan, age 90, died 9
October 2004 at Iron County Nursing Home in Parowan, Utah of causes incident
to age. She was born 24 August 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah the youngest of 11
children to Thomas T. and Martha Gowin Larrabee. She graduated from East High
School. While employed as a stenographer/legal secretary for Irvine, Skeen,
and Thurman she met Elsworth Flanigan. They married 15 August 1933 in the Salt
Lake Temple. They had six children, Jackie (Willis, deceased) Robinson of
Taylorsville, UT, Joy (deceased) Ralph Sharp of Sandy, UT, Lark (Georgia)
Flanigan of Enoch, UT, Glenna (Michael) Gibbons Scottsdale, AZ, Denise
(deceased), Shane Flanigan of Cedar City, UT. She has 21 grandchildren, 54
great-grandchildren, and three great great-grandchildren. One of the
highlights of her working career was being the secretary at the LDS Institute
in Cedar City for 13 years. She and Elsworth served an LDS mission in
Tennessee, which they enjoyed very much. She also worked in the St. George
Temple, was a Primary president, and served in many other church callings. Her
parents family, living in the Eastern States, converted to the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, and moved to Salt Lake City, where their last two
children were born. Nellie was able to get acquainted with many of the cousins
in Pennsylvania and New York when returning from their mission. She was very
grateful for the opportunity to see the birthplace of some of her family.
Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, 13 October 2004, 12 noon at the
Cedar City 4thWard Chapel (500 West 400 North). Friends may call Tuesday
evening from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 10-11:30 a.m. Both viewings
will be at Southern Utah Mortuary. (435/586-4040) Interment will be in the
Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.southernutahmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/11/2004 - 10/12/2004.

Lindsay, Jessie D.
Jessie D.Lindsay 1927 ~ 2004  Jessie Davenport Lindsay, 77, passed away Oct.
9, 2004 in Salt Lake City, UT from cancer that she has fought against for the
past 14 years. She was born to Orson and Mary May Roadhouse Davenport Jan. 17,
1927 in St. Anthony, ID. Jessie married Dennis Lindsay Nov. 5, 1973, in Elko,
NV.  When Jessie was born, doctors told her mother that she wouldn't be able
to walk because of her deformity in her feet and lower legs, but her mother
with many hours and love was able to give her the ability to walk. Though this
was a difficult disability, she had the determination to continue her
education at the LDS business college and later she went to beauty school to
become a manicurist. She worked at this profession for 30 years at ZCMI. She
made many friends at her job and was loved and admired by all who knew her.
She took full advantage of her life and she loved the outdoors, going fishing,
and spending time at the cabin with her husband. Jessie and Dennis had no
children of their own, but she loved Dennis' children and grand children form
a previous marriage as if they were her own. Graveside services will be held
Thursday Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at Taylorsville City Cemetery (4500 S. Redwood
Rd.). Visitation will be Wednesday Oct. 13, at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary (4760 S.
State) from 6-8 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/11/2004.

Listul, George Richard
George RichardListul "Dick"  Dick died October 8, 2004 after a long,
courageous battle with cancer. He was a caring individual with humor and was
highly regarded and loved by all. He was open to people and accepted them
without judgment. He was an unconditional, loyal and loving friend. Dick was
born October 9, 1934 in Washington D.C. to George B. and Mary Swimley Listul.
He graduated from Weiser High School, Weiser, Idaho where he lettered in
baseball, basketball, and football. Dick was offered a semi-pro baseball
contract. He married LaRue Wright Dreier in 1958. Dick and LaRue were married
for 46 years. Their life together was a true love story. They were lovers,
best friends, and their souls were entwined. They loved each other always.
Dick served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a gen-eral manager for General
Motors and in motorcycle and car sales. They transferred to Jackson,
Mississippi and on to San Francisco, where Dick and LaRue resided for 17 years
and had many fond memories and dear friends. They retired and returned to Salt
Lake City in 2002. Dick continued to enjoy baseball and golf. Dick is survived
by his wife, LaRue Listul; son, Guy Dreier (Betsy); granddaughter, Alix;
brother, Robert G. Listul; sister-in-law, Suzanne Wright; and several nieces
and nephews. Special thanks to Dick's niece Julie Adams for her loving care
and devotion and to Suzanne Wright and life long friends David C. Jensen and
Sandra Olson. The family also thanks the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Dr.
Wallace Akerley, Dr. Jason Stinnett, and OCN Pat Huot-Kentch and the staff at
Care Source. Funeral services will be 12 noon Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Wasatch
Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. where friends may call Tuesday 6:30-8 p.m.
and Wednesday one hour prior to services.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/11/2004.

Niwa, Hiroshi Ted
Hiroshi "Ted"Niwa 1932 ~ 2004  Hiroshi "Ted" Niwa passed away October 6, 2004
at the DeBakey Heart Center, Houston, TX, with his family at his side. He was
born August 28, 1932 in Helper, UT to Shozo and Teruchiyo Niwa. While
attending school and participating in sports, he helped his parents with the
family business, Central Cleaners. He graduated from the College of Eastern
Utah and Utah State University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean
War. He married Katherine Keiko Wada in 1963. He was employed with Hercules,
Inc., until his retirement in 1992. During his retirement, he worked at the
Delta Center ushering his favorite Utah Jazz games. He enjoyed bowling,
golfing, gardening, and fishing. He especially enjoyed being a new grandpa. He
is survived by his wife; and children, Michael, Wendy, and Jeffrey (Kathleen);
granddaughter, Abigail; brother, Kayo; and sisters, Kazuko Okino and Pat
Ninomiya; Aunt Alice Kasai; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son,
Randy. A memorial service will be held 12 noon Thursday October 14, at Wasatch
Lawn Mortuary, 3401 So. Highland Drive. Friends may visit with the family
Wednesday evening, October 13thfrom 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to memorial
service.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/11/2004 - 10/12/2004.

Peterson, Ruth Steinfeldt
Ruth Steinfeldt Peterson 1926 ~ 2004  Ruth Steinfeldt Peterson, wife of
Normand Larry Peterson, will be laid to rest in a public graveside service in
the Salt Lake City Cemetery (4thAve. "N" St., SLC) Monday, October 11, 2004 at
2 p.m. Full obituary is listed in the Sunday October 10 Deseret Morning News
and Salt Lake Tribune.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/11/2004.

Player, Frank Gawan
Frank Gawan Player 1912 ~ 2004  Frank Gawan Player, 91, beloved husband,
father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully October 8, 2004. Born
in Salt Lake City December 4, 1912 to William Herschel and Mabel Claire
Stewart Player. Married Eve-lyn Grace Fletcher January 20, 1936. Later sealed
in the Salt Lake Temple; later divorced. Married Grace Clark Gerber June 7,
1950. She died in 1979. Married Phyllis Ann Holt Hoopes November 20, 1982,
Later sealed in the Jordan River Temple. Frank assisted the war effort in
World War II with his sheet metal work, and ran various business ventures in
Utah and California. He was a high priest in the LDS Church and served
missions in Hawaii and Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis;
daughter, Linda Wilcox (Vince) DeSimone; sons, F. Stewart (Gisela) Player, San
Leandro, California, and David (Robin) Player, Escondido, California. Also
Sharilyn Gerber, Deborah (Edwin) Buchanan, Robyn (Craig) Jessop, Thomas
(Sandra) Hoopes, Cindy (Bruce) Rasmussen, Eric (Suzie) Hoopes, Todd Hoopes and
Melissa (Brandan) Huff; 40 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one
great great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Earl;
his sister, Verna Derrick; and stepsons, Alan Gerber and Jeffrey Hoopes.
Funeral services will be held 12 noon Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Mt.
Olympus 5th Ward, 3610 East 3510 South. Friends may call Monday evening from
6-8 p.m. at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive, and one hour
prior to services at the ward. Interment, Holladay Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Shafer, Viola Frances Gilbert
OpalFrances Gilbert Shafer 1910 ~ 2004  FRUIT HEIGHTS - Opal Frances Gilbert
Shafer, 93, passed away Friday, October 8, 2004 at home. Opal was born
November 19, 1910 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the first of nine children born
to James Walter Gilbert and Fannie Bacca Lambson. She grew up in the Mormon
colonies of Chuichupa and Pacheco in Chichuahua, Mexico. After leaving Mexico
she lived most of her adult life in Arizona and Southern California. Being in
poor health she has lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Wayland and
Viola Ashmore, in Fruit Heights, for the past seven years. A faithful
Latter-day Saint, she resided in the Hidden Valley Ward of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by sons, Edwin Francis Fenn (Gail),
Centerville, Earl Walter Jorgenson (Roma), Melbourne, Australia; six
grandchildren; 21 great-grand-children; and three great-great-grandchildren;
brothers, James Claude Gilbert (Hazel), Payson, AZ, Donald Walter Gilbert,
Thousand Oaks, CA; sister, Viola Gilbert Ashmore (Wayland), Fruit Heights; and
the loving nieces and nephews who gave loving support during her last few
months. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William Alonzo Gilbert,
Eugene Gilbert; sisters, Ercelle Ruby Redd; Anna Edna Miller, Barbara Gilbert. 
At Opal's request, there will be no viewing and only a simple graveside
service Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 3 p.m. at the Lindquist's Memorial Park at
Layton, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. The family wants to express appreciation for
the outstanding support given by Rocky Mountain Hospice.  Funeral directors,
Lindquist's Layton Mortuary. Email condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/11/2004.

Shearer, Alice
In Loving Memory of Alice Shearer 7/24/1932~10/11/1997  Kent - Husband Edward
(Bo) - Son
Published in the Deseret News from 10/9/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Thompson, Zelpha Nielson Teeples Kay
Zelpha Nielson Teeples Kay Thompson 4/17/1914 ~ 10/8/2004  Zelpha Thompson,
90, passed away October 8, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born April
17, 1914 in Torrey, Utah to Martin A. and LaVenia Huntsman Nielson. Zelpha
loved gardening, was an accomplished seamstress and avid reader. She was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served as
Relief Society counselor and visiting teacher. She was the former president of
the Sugarhouse Rotary-Ann Club; secretary-receptionist at the old Trade Tech;
secretary at the U of U School of Social Work; did volunteer work at the
University Hospital and at Community Family Services. She married Dwendon A.
Teeples in 1932; later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died in
1962. She married Wilford F. Kay in 1967. He died in 1973. She later married
Paul E. Thompson in 1974. He preceded her in death June 28, 2003. Zepha is
survived by two sons, Dwendon Dale (Wilhelmina) Teeples of St. George, W. Niel
(Donna) Teeples of Bountiful; two daughters, Carol T. (Melvin) Smith, and
Loraine T. (David) Bunker, both of Salt Lake City; 22 grandchildren; 62
great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive,
Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 12 noon. Family and friends may call at Wasatch
Lawn Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday prior to services from
10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Road,
West Jordan, Utah. The family wishes to thank the staff at Highland Care
Center for the loving and professional care given to Mom.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Ward, Blanche Bridges
Blanche Bridges Ward 1926 ~ 2004  Blanche Bridges Ward, age 78, passed away
Friday, October 8, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by her loving
family. She was born in Eureka, Utah the daughter of Delbert Leroy Bridges and
Effie Stewart. Married Kendall Richard Ward, January 25, 1947 in Richfield,
Utah. She was a member of the LDS Church. She was a loving caring mother,
whose greatest joy was spending time with her family and sharing her
homemaking talents. Survived by her husband, Kendall; son, Richard (Joan);
daughter, Paula (Jim) Pietramali; eight grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, Valden; parents; and one
sister. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, October 13, 2004, 11 a.m.
changed from the church to Redwood Memorial Chapel, 6500 South Redwood Road,
West Jordan. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services. Interment,
Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S. Redwood Rd.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/11/2004.

Wightman, Eric Matthew
Eric Matthew Wightman 1980 ~ 2004  Eric Matthew Wightman returned to his
Heavenly Father October 8, 2004, at the age of 24. Eric was born February 13,
1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Paul and Barbara Wightman. The fourth of six
children, Eric always sought to distinguish himself. His life was dedicated to
family and friends. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed being an EMT, and working
with fire prevention services. Eric will always be remembered for his strong
point of view, his never-ending sense of humor, his infectious laugh, and his
inquisitive nature ("Whaaaaat?"). All who were around him will remember him
for his creative homemade birthday cards and his opinion about EVERYTHING. His
talents with audio/video productions amazed all of us. He used all his talents
for family and friends. He had an unrelenting pursuit for uniqueness. We will
all dearly miss his ability to create laughter all around. His continual
Simpsonesque anecdotes and outrageous Star Wars collection will forever be
treasured. Eric had so many wonderful friends, always with listening ears and
helpful hearts. Thanks to you all! Eric will be so missed, especially by his
family. He was such a special son, brother, grandson, and uncle. Eric is
survived by parents, Paul and Barbara Wightman; sister, Charree Haislip;
brothers, Andy (Lisa), Micah (Fumiko), Danny, and Brent; grandparents, Harry
and Phyllis Evans; numerous cousins; as well as uncles, aunts; niece, Kylee;
and nephew Brady. A viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary at 4760 S.
State St. Tuesday, October 12 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at
the LDS church, 9636 S. 1700 E. in Sandy Wednesday, October 13 at 12 noon,
with a viewing from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset
Gardens at 1950 E. 10600 S.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/12/2004.