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Barfuss, John Henry
John Henry Barfuss 1912 ~ 2004  John Henry Barfuss (Hank), 92, passed away
October 20, 2004 in Bountiful, Utah.  Born January 25, 1912 in Providence,
Utah, the fourth of seven children to John and Louise Barfuss. Married
November 22, 1934 to Gertrude Bertha Boehme in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Worked at the 6th Avenue Drugstore as a bicycle delivery boy, the Salt Lake
Stamp Company, the Remington Arms Plant, as a sheet metal technician at Hill
Field and in Hawaii at Pearl Harbor following World War II, retiring from the
Salt Lake City Bus Lines in 1977 as a brake specialist. He was active in The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed helping his sons and
grandsons repair cars, worked faithfully in his gardens, and enjoyed his
fishing trips with his son and other family members. Survived by daughter
Joyce Barfuss of Carson City, NV; son, Gerald Henry Barfuss (Mary) of
Bountiful, UT; son, Michael Jon Barfuss (Gloria) of Bountiful, UT; and brother
Grant Barfuss of Yakima, WA; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his wife, parents, one brother,
four sisters and an infant grandson. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
October 23, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Val Verda Stake Center, 2651 S. 500 W.,
Bountiful. Friends may call Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Russon
Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main and Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30
a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Salt Lake City Cemetery. 
Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, Hank
suggested contributions to the Primary Children's Medical Center or an
organization of your choice.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2004 - 10/22/2004.

Bartholomew, Carlyle
Carlyle Bartholomew 1932 ~ 2004  Carlyle Bartholomew, 72, passed away October
20, 2004 of leukemia at his home in Kearns. He was born May 20, 1932 in
Fillmore, Utah, a son to Orlo and Zola Lyman Bartholomew. He was the youngest
of five children. Carlyle graduated from Millard High School and went on to
serve our country in the Korean Conflict. He married Gloria Utley on June 8,
1956 in the Manti Temple.  Carlyle retired from Allient Tech Systems (formerly
Hercules), after 38 years. He enjoyed going on road-trips with his family,
especially to Southern Utah and Yellowstone. He loved to visit with family,
friends, and neighbors, and had a way of making people smile with his sense of
humor and hearty laugh. Survived by his wife, Gloria, son, Ben Bartholomew
(Julie), daughter, Bonnie Lovendale (Lynn), two grandchildren, three
step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and sisters, Beth Whatcott and
Shirley Stephenson of Fillmore. He was preceded in death by his parents,
brothers, Duane and Francis Bartholomew, granddaughter, step-granddaughter and
great-grandson. The family would like to thank the wonderful hospice nurses
and staff, as well as Dr. Patricia LeGant and staff for their empathy and the
compassionate care they gave to Carlyle. Funeral Services will be held
Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 at 12:00 noon at Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335
W. 4100 S. The family will receive friends at a viewing one hour prior to the
service on Saturday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Bogan, Sherrie Lynn Smith
Sherrie Lynn Smith Bogan Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt  Sherrie (June 5, 1964
- October 15, 2004) of Monument, CO, passed away unexpectedly in Colorado
Springs. She is survived by her parents, Douglas Lee Smith and Joyleen Maryon
Smith, one sister, Susan Smith of Colorado Springs; four brothers, Kent (Jean)
of Germantown, MD; Allan (Julie) of Salt Lake City; Jim (Susie) of Black
Forest, CO; Wayne (Connie) of New Castle, CO; grandmother, Josie Barlow Smith,
and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in
death by two older brothers, Doug and Scott. Friends may visit with the family
on Sunday, October 24, from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary on 260 E. South
Temple. Graveside Services and burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October
25, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers the family
suggests that you make contributions to the American Cancer Society in memory
of Sherrie's loved one and friends.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Christensen, Lorna
Lorna ChristensenLoving Wife andMother  Lorna Fordham Christensen passed away
at home surrounded by family members on Oct. 18, 2004 after a long battle with
colon cancer. She was born Jan. 20, 1926 in St. George, Utah, the youngest
child of Karl E. Fordham and Della Lena Frei. She graduated from Dixie High
School. On Nov. 12, 1944 she married Billy Ray Hughes, later divorced. Lorna
lived in Ogden where she attended WSC and graduated in cosmetology. She later
moved to Salt Lake where she met and married Gerald N. Christensen on July 22,
1986, later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. Lorna loved long walks,
gardening, especially her red geraniums. She has been a faithful member of the
LDS Church her entire life, serving in numerous callings. She worked as a
beautician out of her home for 40 years. Lorna loved to play bridge, was an
avid reader, and read thousands of books. Lorna and Gerry enjoyed their
monthly dinner group and served a mission together in Argentina and the
Washington, D.C. Temple. They have taken many wonderful trips and enjoyed a
happy life together. Most of all she loved her family, her home, and the
Savior. She is survived by her husband Gerry; her children, Dr. Dennis (Nancy)
Hughes, Kathryn Serrano, Mary (Dale) Kunze; 10 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; her brother Robert (Joyce) Fordham of St. George. The
family expresses gratitude to her many friends, Dr. Graydon Harker, and the
special care given by Frankie, Stephanie, and Valerie of Rocky Mountain
Hospice. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 at 12 Noon in the
Millcreek 9th Ward, 4220 So. 420 East. Friends may call Friday 6-8 p.m. at the
Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and Saturday at the Ward 10:45-11:45
a.m. Interment Murray City Cemetery. Mom, we will miss you dearly, but look
forward to a glorious reunion with you and the Savior. E-mail condolences to
nch2@comcast.net
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2004 - 10/22/2004.

Christopherson, Dorothy Eva
Dorothy Eva Christopherson 3/2/19 ~ 10/17/04  Dorothy Eva Nelson
Christopherson was born March 2, 1919 to Arther Robert Nelson and Eva Minnie
Erickson Nelson, in Pocatello, Idaho. Dorothy married the love of her life and
eternal companion, Lamar Sheldon Christopherson, on the 4th day of September,
1939 in the Salt Lake Temple. In her youth, Dorothy loved the many trips with
her parents, especially the camping trips to the Jackson Hole and Yellowstone
Park area. As a teen, she would often travel by herself on the train, to many
different places. Most often, though, she would travel from Pocatello, ID to
Salt Lake City to visit her grandmother. Dorothy, and her husband Lamar have
spent all of their marriage living in the Salt Lake valley, residing for the
last 50 years in the Holladay area. She was a wonderful homemaker, who loved
sewing and cooking for her children. She enjoyed her many friends, with
friendships lasting decades. One of those groups of friends would get together
every month for dinner and play bridge, this social group lasted for over 40
years. Dorothy enjoyed her activity in the LDS Church, serving in many
different capacities (mostly with the Primary). She will be deeply missed by
her family. She leaves a void in our hearts that can only partially be filled
with her memory. We will always remember the special loving relationship that
she and her husband Lamar have had. Preceded in death by her brother, Virgil
Arther Nelson of Nampa, ID.  Survived by her husband, Lamar Sheldon
Christopherson, Holladay; sister, Phyllis Nelson Roach, Los Angeles, CA;
children: Ann Boley, (Tom), Holladay; Sue Lassig (Theo), Fountain Valley, CA;
Craig Lamar Christopherson (Julie), Sandy, UT; Mark Sheldon Christopherson
(Amelia), Logan; Jayne Robison (Mike), Riverton. Funeral services will be held
Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. at the Olympus 1st Ward, 4100 Camile Dr.
(2500 E.) Friends may call that morning from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the church.
Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/20/2004 - 10/22/2004.

Colvin, Patricia Kathleen (Tuohy)
Patricia Kathleen (Tuohy)Colvin 1924 ~ 2004  Patricia Kathleen (Tuohy) Colvin,
age 79, passed away October 16, 2004 in Murray, Utah from multiple myloma
cancer. Patricia was born October 28, 1924 in Adelaide, South Australia,
Australia to Edward Agustus Tuohy and Hilda May Harrison. She was raised and
educated in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. A beautiful soprano 'Song
Bird' from childhood; sang in the Chorus of the Sydney Australia Opera; sang
in the San Jose California Municipal Chorus; directed and performed in many
church choirs. Converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
during World War II; a faithfully active, dedicated and contributing member
thereafter. Married Orlin Grant Colvin Jr. in the St. George LDS Temple on
December 27, 1952. Patricia was a dedicated loving wife and mother. She loved
the Gospel of Jesus Christ, serving four local missions, Relief Society
Compassionate Service, Gospel Doctrine Teacher and many other callings. 
Patricia is survived by her loving husband, Orlin Grant Colvin; mother of six
children, Dale Orlin Colvin, Bryan Joseph Colvin, Gary Val Colvin, Kathleen
Blanco, Mark Orion Colvin and Karol Lynn Patterson; 18 grandchildren and one
great-grand-daughter; Australian brothers, Ted and Bob Tuohy; sisters, Dorothy
Emanuel and Margaret Borowy; USA: brother-in-law, Lloyd W. (Ella) Colvin;
sisters-in-law, Carol Anne (Vern) Winter and Myrlene Merrill and their
families. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 12:00
noon at the Hunter 7th Ward, 3372 South Merry Lane, (one block west of 5200
West). The family will receive friends at a visitation Saturday morning from
10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. prior to the service. Funeral Directors: Valley
View Funeral Home. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2004 - 10/22/2004.

Coon, Fae Millerberg
Fae MillerbergCoon Homemaker  Fae Millerberg Coon, beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, and friend passed away October 19, 2004,
succumbing to the effects of a brain tumor. Fae was born August 14, 1931, in
Murray, Utah, the third child of Joseph and Alice Kuhre Millerberg. At the age
of six, Fae's dear mother passed away, and the following year her father
married Pearl Kimball, who became Fae's second mother. In 1974, Fae married
William A. Coon, Jr. of El Paso, Texas. She became a second mother to four
handsome sons, their mother having passed away, and made El Paso her home. She
was a graduate of Jordan High School, Sandy, Utah, and a graduate of the
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, where she earned a bachelor's of
science degree in Home Economics as well as a teaching certificate. Fae became
a teacher, touching the lives of many, as she taught the skills of homemaking.
She taught in Utah in Jordan and Davis School Districts, at Utah State
University, and at the LDS Church College of Hawaii, Laie, Hawaii. She was a
skilled seamstress and cook, as well as a gifted decorator, having a trained
eye for color and style. As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Fae served a mission in Samoa and held many responsible
leadership positions in the Church. In positive ways, she influenced the lives
of those she taught in Sunday School and Young Women classes and of those she
served in Relief Society. Fae had a noble pioneer heritage and was a member of
the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was valiant in pursuing genealogy and had
a strong testimony of the eternal plan of families. Fae is survived by her
dear husband of 30 years, William A. "Bill" Coon, and by her sons, William A.
(Marsha) Coon III, El Paso, Texas; George (Debbie) Coon, Colorado Springs,
Colorado; Larry Coon, Los Angeles, California; and Lynn (Susan) Coon,
Riverton, Utah. She is also survived by her brother, Gordon (Beth) Millerberg,
Bountiful, Utah, her sister, Marilyn (Kenneth) Oswald, Holladay, Utah, and her
sister-in-law, Marilyn (Howard) Millerberg, Draper, Utah. She was preceded in
death by her parents, by her sister, Larene, and by two brothers, Howard and
Kimball. Fae has 16 grandchildren who endear her memory, as well as six
great-grandchildren. Fae also has nieces and nephews whose lives have been
touched and enriched by her life. Funeral services will be held Oct. 23, 2004,
in El Paso, Texas. Interment will be in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Crook, Clark J.
Clark J Crook 1922 ~ 2004  No Farewell Words Were Spoken, No Time To Say
Goodbye, You Were Gone Before We Knew It, And Only God Knows Why  Clark J
Crook, age 81, died October 20, 2004 on his beloved farm in Heber, Utah. He
was born in Logan, Utah, November 10, 1922, the son of William Clark and Kezia
Heaton Crook. The family moved to Heber where they farmed. J graduated from
Wasatch High School and then attended Utah State University.  During World War
II, J enlisted in the army and served in the Signal Corps. While training in
New Jersey, he met his future wife, Phyllis. He served both in the Pacific and
European theaters and when the war ended, he returned to New Jersey where they
were married, March 17, 1946, (later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple). The
newlyweds returned to Heber to run the family dairy farm. In addition to
managing the farm, J worked as a mail carrier, delivering good cheer to those
on his route. He also carried on the Crook family tradition of being a
volunteer National Weather Observer. J was an active member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in ward and stake positions and
in Scouting. He and Phyllis were called to the Peoria Illinois mission where
they served both in Quincy, Illinois and Hannibal Missouri. He was proud of
his family and their accomplishments. He was especially proud of his son John
who is currently serving in Iraq. He showed his children how to mix hard work
with fun and laughter. He was preceded in death by his parents Clark and Kezia
Crook, brothers William Esplin and Giles Crook and sister Beth Thurber. He
leaves behind his wife Phyllis and six children: Patricia (Ken) Adams Las
Vegas, Nevada; Virginia "Annie" (Kurt) DeGroff Provo, Utah; James (Dixie)
Logan, Utah; Susan, Salt Lake City, Utah; John (Terri) Watkins, Colorado;  and
Thomas (Brenda) Marathon, New York; and 19 grandchildren and 13
great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held on Monday At 11 a.m. at
the Heber 12th Ward, 715 E. 600 So. Friends may call Sunday 6-8 p.m. at the
Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home. Also Monday at the Church from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Interment will be at the Heber City Cemetery with Military Honors. Condolences
may be sent to the family at olpinhoopesfh@aol.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Donaldson, Walter Morgan
Walter MorganDonaldson 1920 ~ 2004  PRICE- Walter Morgan Donaldson passed away
October 20, 2004, in Price, Utah. He was born March 17, 1920, in Ogden, Utah,
to Walter Robert Donaldson and Mary Morgan. He married Connie LeBaron in the
St. George Temple on March 2, 1946, and they had 15 children. He grew up in
the coal camps of Carbon County and worked at the mines of Castle Gate, Royal,
Rains, Latuda, Standardville and Spring Canyon. In his youth he was a member
of dance bands in several western states. He was an avid hunter and gun buff.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all
of his life, serving as Bishop of Price 2nd Ward in the North Carbon Stake. He
was a local agent for State Farm Insurance Company for 43 years. He was a
World War II veteran having served in the 145th Field Artillery Band and in
the United States Army-Air Force in the Pacific area. His entire married life
was devoted to attempting to raise a good family. Walter is survived by his
wife Connie and children: Connie (Brent) Barker, Walter (Claudia) Donaldson,
Mary Dawn (Kent) Shorts, David (Debbie) Donaldson, Barbara (Burke) Torgerson,
Gwen, Brady (Becky) Donaldson, Casey, Debbie, Scott (Doris) Donaldson, Tracy
(Paul) Hofer, Joe (Kristy) Donaldson, Chris (Audra) Donaldson, Kelly (Kelly)
Donaldson, 55 grandchildren and 30 great-grand-children. Also survived by
sister Maxine Biggins and brothers: Robert Isaac Donaldson, William Ray
Donaldson and James Russell Donaldson. Preceded in death by parents, daughter
Joan Donaldson, grandson Darin Shorts, sisters Mary Harmon and Doris
Donaldson, brothers Don Donaldson and Scott Donaldson. Funeral services will
be held Saturday, October 23, 2004, at 12:00 noon, at the Price North Stake
Center, 449 No. 100 E. Family requests no viewing to be held. Fausett Mortuary
will be open Friday from 9-5 p.m. for those who would like to sign the
register book. Burial in the Cliffview Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Erickson, Faye Maria Brown Williams
Faye Maria Brown Williams Erickson 1911 ~2004  Our fiercely independent
sister, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, Faye M. Erickson, 92,
died in Tempe, Arizona on October 13, 2004.  She was born on December 1, 1911,
in Nephi, Utah to Leon Ray and Lenora Davis Brown. She spent most of her life
in the Salt Lake City area, but also lived in Bingham Canyon, Utah and Apache
Junction, Arizona. Faye married Leonard A. Williams on April 23, 1934, and to
their union was born two children, Joan and Richard. After Len's death, she
married Bert E. Erickson on January 4, 1974. Bert preceded her in death in
1986. Faye worked in the food industry most of her life and was the dining
room manager at the Alta Club for almost 30 years. After retirement in 1974
she and Bert became "snowbirds" and traveled to Arizona each winter. They also
traveled to Europe and the South Pacific. Faye became a prolific doll-maker
and knitted and crocheted most of her life, creating works of art that now
adorn the homes of her family and friends. Faye was very patriotic and loved
her country and was a lifelong member of the Democratic Party. She was proud
that she worked at the Remington Arms Plant during World War II and enjoyed
regaling her grandchildren with stories of her work with the FBI. She is a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Education was of
prime importance to Faye. She instilled in her children and grandchildren a
desire to receive higher education. Her children both graduated from the
University of Utah. Included in her posterity are doctors, lawyers, financial
analyst, professor, nurse, teachers, paralegals, psychologists, students and
many other professionals. Faye is survived by her children, Joan M. Rodgers
(Ralph, deceased), Gilbert, Arizona; and Dr. Richard L. Williams (Rhonda),
Sandy, Utah; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Myrtle B.
Sleater, Herriman, Utah. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ray
Brown; both husbands; one grandchild, Travis Williams. Funeral services will
be held Saturday, October 23, 2004, at 12 Noon in the South Cottonwood 16th
LDS Ward, 5235 Wesley Road (1100 East). A viewing will be held prior to the
service from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2004 - 10/22/2004.

Featherstone, Mark Stanley
Mark Stanley Featherstone 1929 ~ 2004  Mark Stanley Featherstone, 75, passed
away Oct. 20, 2004 of  natural causes.  He was born in American Fork, Utah on
May 31, 1929 to Mark Boley and Rachel Myrtle Greenland Featherstone. He
married Elaine Francis Busker on June 3, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. She
died on Oct. 21, 1991. Mark was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and held several callings including a Seventy's group leader
and being in the Sunday school presidency. He was involved in the Boy Scouts
of America and was a Silver Beaver. He also sang in the Utah Valley Good Time
Singers and the Mendelison Male Choir. Survived by four sons and three
daughters, John S. of Salt Lake; Keith B. of American Fork; Charles L. of
Pelican Rapids, MN; Richard M. of Salt Lake; Laura E. Featherstone of Vernal;
Rachel B. Featherstone of West Jordan; and Anne Marie Pedersen of Groton, SD;
35 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, C. Thomas and Lynn
Featherstone; four sisters, Mary Ray Naylor, Juanita Miller, Arlene Ewell, and
Carol Walters. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.
in the Wing Mortuary chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where family and friends may
call Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to services.
Interment.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Jarman, John W.
John W. Jarman "Jack"  Funeral services for John "Jack" W. Jarman will be held
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 261 South
900 East. Friends may call Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Neil O'Donnell &
Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South. Full obituary to follow Saturday.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Jensen, George Rogers
George Rogers Jensen 1924 ~ 2004  George Rogers Jensen, 80, died October 19,
2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a long illness.  He was born April 6, 1924
in Salt Lake City, Utah to Mary Rogers and Georg L. Jensen. He attended East
High School and graduated from the University of Utah in Chemical Engineering,
and was a member of Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Chi Sigma. He married Ruth
Bennett on November 30, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was an active member
of All Saints Episcopal Church, and was the first Senior Warden when All
Saints was made a parish.  He was a civilian engineer with the 9th Service
Command at Fort Douglas and the Presidio in San Francisco. Employed at
Bennett's as the Colorant Technical Service Manager. He volunteered as a
driver for the Red Cross and was also a greeter at the Visitor and Convention
Center. Survived by wife Ruth, son Rev. Canon Thomas Bennett Jensen, daughter
Mary Ann Aiken (David), grandchildren, John Mark Aiken, Sarah Ruth Aiken,
Theodore David Aiken (Michelle) of Salt Lake City, Emily Jensen Fentress
(Brian) of Redford, MI, and Adam Englund Jensen of Blacksburg, VA. Preceded in
death by daughter Bonnie. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 25,
2004 at 12:00 Noon at All Saints Episcopal Church. Family will greet friends
one hour prior to services. Burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests donations to Danville Corp for Handicapped
Adults, 12257 South Business Park Drive #140, Draper, UT 84020. Funeral
Directors: Evans & Early Mortuary- a Dignity Memorial Provider.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Johns, Leonard Charles
Leonard Charles Johns 4/19/1912~10/19/2004  Leonard Charles Johns a caring
husband, father, grandfather and brother, slipped silently away Oct.19, 2004,
to return to his Father in Heaven and to his beloved wife and family who
preceded him in death. After a fall resulting in a fractured back, Leonard was
receiving rehabilitation at Woodland Park Rehab Center. We thank the staff of
Woodland Park for their care and concern for our father during this time,
especially Marie and the nursing staff for their kindness and love. Leonard
was born April 19, 1912 in Fairview, Wyoming (Star Valley), the oldest of five
children born to Charles and Tressie Crook. At the tender age of eight years,
his mother died in a house fire. His father later married Bertha Kennington
who had two children; three children were born to this union. After his
mother's death, Leonard lived with his Uncle Billy and Aunt Vivian Johns and
their ten children who were more like brothers and sisters to him, rather than
cousins. Leonard lived his early years in Star Valley, working on his uncle's
ranch. During this time he met his future companion Elda Nield. They traveled
to Salt Lake City and were married November 30, 1931 in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. They made their home in Fairview, WY; six children were born to this
union. Leonard and Elda owned and worked a small farm and he was also the town
bus driver for many years, owning his own bus. Many good times were had in
going to Ohio to purchase that bus. After surviving difficult times providing
for his family on the farm, Leonard turned to carpentry, where his first job
was helping build Palisades Dam, near Alpine, WY.  He helped build the lodge
at Colter Bay, WY, just outside Yellowstone National Park. This line of work
eventually brought the family to Salt Lake City, where he worked and lived the
remainder of his 92 years in West Valley City, Utah. Leonard was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in
many positions including three stake missions and, along with his wife, were
ward and stake dance directors. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting,
fishing and camping with them. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife Elda,
three of his six children, LuDene, Wendell and Betty, two grandchildren, three
sisters and two brothers. He is survived by three daughters, Connie Shumway,
Joelle Burns, and Sue Christopher (Salt Lake); 25 grandchildren, 44
great-grandchildren; brothers Gene (Anaheim, CA) and Stan (Midway, UT);
sisters Charlene Jenson (Afton, WY) and Helen Carlson (Palm Deseret, CA).
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2004 10:00 a.m. at the
Granger 10th Ward, 3274 Hillsdale Drive (2760 West), West Valley City. Friends
may call Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary (6500 South
Redwood Road) and Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. Viewing
at Afton, WY Stake Center Saturday 4:30-5:00 p.m. Interment, Afton City
Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Redwood Memorial Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Johnson, Erynne Victoria
Erynne Victoria Johnson 1968 ~ 2004 Beautiful Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife,
Friend.   Our beautiful, loving daughter, sister, wife, and friend Erynne has
found peace after battling kidney disease for most of her adult life.  Born
October 19, 1968 in Salt Lake City to Richard and Pamela (Durst) Johnson,
Erynne was a beaming, happy soul--an exuberant ray of light to all who knew
her.  Erynne graduated from Highland High and earned a business degree from
Phillips Jr. College. She married the love of her life, Rocky Corwell, in
1991. Movies, music, and crossword puzzles were her passions, and in spite of
her own health struggles, she spent much of her time helping a close friend
confined to a wheelchair. Survived by husband Rocky, her mom and dad,
stepmother Terri Jackson, brother Matt Johnson, stepsister Heather Jackson,
Uncle Larry Johnson and his partner Jim McDermott, "honorary" Uncle Ron Morgan
and many dear friends and extended family.  Memorial services will be held
Sat., Oct. 23rd at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. Family and
friends may call from 10:45-11:45 a.m., prior to services at noon.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Juretich, Claudia Ballard
Claudia BallardJuretich 1914 ~ 2004   ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Claudia Ballard
Juretich, 90, completed her life's work and joined with Janette, Shaun, Cami
and Orion. She passed away peacefully Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 8:36 a.m.
at her home, and in the company of her son and daughter, in St. George, Utah. 
Claudia was born June 8, 1914 in Hurricane Utah, the daughter of Angus and
Ivie Wood Ballard and the oldest of seven, Erma, LaRee, Reba, Maxine, Merlin,
and Delmain. She married Matt Juretich (now deceased) of Murray, Utah on
August 14, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Claudia grew up in Hurricane and
later moved to Salt Lake where she graduated from West High, was married, and
blessed with five children (Marlene, Amber, Tamra, Janette, Kim), the first,
second, and fourth preceding her in death. She delighted in her 17
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She learned to play the piano, sew,
garden, decorate wedding cakes, and make amazing cookies and treats. A
voracious reader, she completed thousands of books. She was an example of how
not to be idle. Claudia loved to laugh and found the good in life. She was
extraordinarily giving to family and friends. She was sensitive of how others
felt and would commonly do without so others could have her best. Some of her
favorite remarks were, "May as well laugh than cry." "That's wonderful!" and
"Oh, goodie!" Her hallmark statement was, "Just do the best you can", and we
intend to do just that. Thanks Grandma. Funeral services will be held Monday,
October 25, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the Cottonwood Heights Ward Chapel, located
at 2561 E. Bengal Blvd., Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held Sunday,
October 24, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cannon Mortuary, located at 2460 E.
Bengal Blvd., and Monday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., prior to services, at the
Chapel. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens, located at 1950 E. 10600
South, Sandy, UT. Arrangements are made under the direction of Cannon
Mortuary, (801) 942-6301.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Lee, Ada Schaerrer
Ada Schaerrer Lee  1917 ~2004  Ada Schaerrer Lee, 87, passed away peacefully
at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday,  October 19, 2004. She was
born on August 23,  1917 in Payson, Utah to Geneva Stewart  and George Albert
Schaerrer.  She married her eternal sweetheart, Thomas William Lee, in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple on October  21, 1937.  They are the parents of four
children:  Robert Thomas (Linda) Lee; Daniel Schaerrer (Connie) Lee; Betsy
(Merrill) Jenson; and Nancy (Wallace) Bingham.  She was a faithful member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After marriage, Ada and Tom
moved to Mar Vista, California where they raised their family. Ada served in
many church callings, including Relief Society president, Young Women's
advisor, and as a temple worker in the Los Angeles Temple. After Tom's
retirement from Hughes Tool Company, they moved to Provo, Utah.  Tom and Ada
served two missions for the  LDS Church, the first  in Santiago, Chile, and
then in Buenos Aries, Argentina. When they returned to Provo, they served
together as ordinance workers in the Provo Temple.  Ada is survived by her
husband, children, 22 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by her sisters, Anna Mae Houser of Springville, Utah and Marilyn
Meldrum of Kearns, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
brothers, Stewart  Schaerrer and Russell Schaerrer and by her sister Opal
Field.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2004, at 2:00
p.m., in the Provo Utah Grandview South Stake Center (1122 Grand Avenue). A
viewing will be held at the church beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment, Provo
City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Salter, Eleanor Major Barnes "Deanne"
Eleanor "Deanne" Major Barnes Salter 1940 ~ 2004  Deanne Salter, 64, passed
away peacefully on Wednesday October 20, 2004 at Lakeview Hospital in
Bountiful, Utah. She was born May 26, 1940 in Salt Lake City to William and
Ila Manning Major. Deanne had lived in Fruit Heights and Layton. She graduated
form Davis High School in 1958. She married Robert Barnes in 1959 and was
later divorced, she married William Salter July 14, 1979. He died on November
30, 1996. She worked at Lakeview Hospital for 16 years. She was a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deanne enjoyed cats, reading
and loved to spend time with her family. She is survived by two sons, Robert
Barnes; Steven (Tami) Barnes all of Layton; three daughters, Deborah (John
Rollo) Barnes of Ogden; Vivian (David) Hardman of Murray; Linda (Leo) Overduyn
of Heber City and ten grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and
husband. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 23, 2004 at
the Bountiful 5th Ward Chapel, 990 N. 100 W. where friends and family may call
Friday October 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary and
Saturday at the church 9:45-10:45 am prior to services. Interment: Bountiful
Memorial Park.  E-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/22/2004.

Smith, Marjorie Silver
Marjorie Silver Smith 1918 ~ 2004  When Papa first noticed Mama across a
crowded dance floor at a Rotary Club Christmas Party in 1939, she was the most
beautiful girl he had ever seen. Less than two months later Marjorie Silver
agreed to become Mrs. Richards Grant Smith and they were married on November
8th, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple by the groom's grandfather, Heber J. Grant.
Together they built a life founded on devotion to their family. After the
death of Marjorie's father, Clarence W. Silver, they made sure to always
include her mother, Mamie Richards Silver, and they raised three children;
Richard Lynn (Eliisa), David Grant (Carol) and Marjorie Ellen Skidmore (Jim).
In addition to numerous church callings, Mama and Papa served in the Central
City Mission in Liberty Stake, traveled extensively, and spent summers at
their cabin in Mt. Air Canyon. We could always count on them to be there.
Every holiday, every sporting event, and every school play was punctuated with
Mama's supportive presence. Their 60-year union was interrupted in March of
2000 when Papa left this life. His last words and final thoughts were of her.
This past Tuesday, Mama left us to join Papa. Born December 15th, 1918, she
was 85 years old. She is survived today by her children, 14 grandchildren, 16
great grandchildren, brothers Roy (LaRae) and Larry (Mary Ellen) and sister
Bonnie Haymond (George). She was preceded in death by her parents and her
brothers Clarence and Lynn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 23rd,
12:00 Noon at the Parleys 6th Ward Chapel, 2350 S. 2100 E. A viewing will be
held Fri. evening at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive from 6-8
p.m. and at the chapel one hour prior to services. She will be buried
alongside her husband in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. We remember Mama's many
accomplishments. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She
was a graduate of South High School. She Received an Honor Award for 50 years
of membership in Alpha Chi Omega. But most of all we remember her smile.
Though we ache in our hearts that she is no longer here, we are comforted to
know that somewhere, across a crowded dance floor, Papa is reaching once more
for the woman of his dreams.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2004 - 10/22/2004.

Sweeten, Phyllis Karpowitz
Phyllis Karpowitz Sweeten 1918 ~ 2004  Phyllis Karpowitz Sweeten, age 86,
passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday October 19, 2004 surrounded by her
loving family.  Phyllis was born March 6, 1918 to Charles Richard Bruno and
Leone Olsen Karpowitz in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the oldest of six
children. Phyllis married Robert LaMoyne Sweeten in the Salt Lake LDS Temple
November 22, 1939. This year will mark their 65th wedding anniversary. A
valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she filled
many callings and found special joy in serving Primary children and working in
the ward library. Phyllis was a woman of vision, talent and dedication. Her
inspired sculptures and art work will always be a lasting part of her legacy.
Her love of music touched many lives. Her home was the heart and gathering
place of the family where they were welcomed with love and open arms. She had
the heart of a missionary and a teacher, with an unwavering testimony and love
of the scriptures. Together, she and her husband faithfully served three
missions: Alaska Anchorage, New Zealand Auckland, and Thailand.  She is
survived by her husband, Robert, children, Robert (Deyanne) Sweeten, Toi
(Dennis) Nielsen, Heidi Sweeten, Becky (Blaine) Smith, Trace Sweeten; brother,
Frank (Alice) Karpowitz; sister, Norma Ahlstrom; sister-in-law Barbara
Karpowitz; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, all who dearly love her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Charles (Bud) and Robert
Karpowitz, and sister, June Hiatt. The Family would like to thank the doctors,
hospice, and loving caregivers for their tender and compassionate care.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., at
the Valley View 10th Ward, 2000 East 3900 South. Friends and family may call
on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South
2300 East, and at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00-9:45 a.m. prior to
services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2004 - 10/22/2004.

Todd, Velma Iva Dillon
Velma Iva DillonTodd "Together Again"  Our loving mother, sister, grandmother
and friend returned home to join her beloved husband, Barney, on October 20,
2004. Born March 2, 1918 in Murray, Utah,daughter of Thomas Ray and Myrtle Iva
Atkinson Dillon. Married Barnard Abram Todd August 17, 1935 in Salt Lake City,
Utah. Mom loved to play the organ. She enjoyed camping with the family,
spending time at the cabin and dancing with her friends. She was the president
of the Murray Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Mom is survived by sons, Gary and Denny
(Shu); daughters, Pat (Bob) and Pam (Ed), 12 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Wm. Joe
(Shirleen) Nelsen; brother-in-law, Max Jensen. Preceded in death by her
husband, Barney; brothers, sister and one grandson. The family wishes to
extend their thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice for their care and support.
Special thanks to Marie, Jim and Noella, Rich and Claudine. Funeral services
will be Monday, October 25, 2004 at 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330
South Redwood Road. Friends may call Sunday from 5-7:00 p.m. and Monday
11-11:45 a.m. at the mortuary prior to the services. Interment, Murray City
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.