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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.

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.

Davis, William
William "N" Davis 1921 ~ 2004  William "N" Davis returned to his Heavenly
Father, October 20, 2004.   Bill was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November
21, 1921, the second child of Nathan William and Alta Leone Wilcox Davis.  He
attended schools in Salt Lake City and graduated from Henagers College of
Business.  During World War II Bill was proud to serve his country in the Army
Air Corps.  He married Nelda Sorenson in August 1944 and they were later
divorced.  He married Glenna Haynie in February 1977 and in August 1979 the
marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.  During his life Bill served
the Lord wherever he was called, but his most cherished calling was that of a
veil worker in the Jordan River Temple, He loved the Lord and his family.   He
is survived by his eternal companion Glenna, sister Ruth (Hart) Dinse, brother
Frank (Mae) his children Toni Hansen, Pamela (Bert) Sanchez, Bill (Cyndy)
Davis, Stephanie (Scott) King and numerous, much loved grandchildren, great
grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,
sister Blanche, brother Robert and daughter Tracy.  On Sunday, October 24,
2004 there will be a viewing from 6:00 to 8 p.m. at the Kearns Western Hills
Stake Center, 5380 West 5400 South and one hour prior to the funeral service
which is at 11 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2004.  Interment at Sunset Lawns.
SereniCare, funeral directors. We love you, tickle monster!
Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2004.

Gardner, Thelma Petersen
Thelma Petersen Gardner 1900 ~ 2004  Thelma Petersen Gardner departed this
life peacefully at her home in Walnut Creek, California on October 16, 2004.  
Daughter of Soren Petersen and Annie Elizabeth Scarborough, she was born in
Logan, Utah Sept 4, 1900. One of the memorable events of her early life was
when she skipped school to watch Theodore Roosevelt riding down Logan's Main
St. campaigning for the presidency of the United States. In 1912 the family
moved to Portland Oregon, where Thelma was one of the Rose Parade Princesses.
Thelma returned to Logan and lived with Aunt Jo (her father's sister) while
she attended the "AC" (now Utah State University). Graduating in Home
Economics, she was a beautiful seamstress and an expert in all kinds of
embroidery and hand work which she taught to high school students. At the "AC"
she had met a tall, dark and handsome football player, Roi Gardner who became
her husband four years later. They were married for time and all eternity in
the Salt Lake Temple March 13, 1928. They lived in Salt Lake where Roi was a
banker and six years later they packed the whole family, Joanne, 6, Barney, 3,
Louise, 6 weeks, and Thelma's mother, Annie Petersen, and drove to California.
Living in Oakland until 1940, they then built a new home in the Berkeley
hills. World War II began in 1941 and Roi left for the South Pacific as a
captain in the Army Air Corps. Thelma was a stalwart at home, coping with
rationing (gas and food), putting cardboard in the children's shoes, having
family prayers, and writing daily V-mails to Roi. Four years later Roi came
home to his rejoicing family and became a real estate broker with Thelma as
one of his agents. Thelma loved her Church work and was a perfect bishop's
wife. She was also president of the Relief Society three times, president for
the Primary and worked in all other organizations. She and Roi loved to dance
and met with a group of other friends who enjoyed twirling around the floor.
The children finally all left home and got married so Roi and Thelma moved to
Rossmoor where they lived until Roi's death in 1978. Thelma lived alone and
spent much of her time cheering and helping others. Remarkably, by personal
contact, she gave out over 500 copies of The Book of Mormon to everyone she
met. She had each one promise to read the book before she would let them have
it...and all this in the last ten years of her life! She has been a guiding
light not only to her own family, but to everyone with whom she came in
contact.  Thelma is survived by her sister, Ann Petersen Maughan, daughter,
Joanne Gardner Barker, son, Dr. LeRoi Barnum (Barney) Gardner, Jr., 14
grandchildren, 28 great-grand-children; great-granddaughter, Emma Barker to be
born in November. Preceded in death by her husband, Le Roi Barnum Gardner;
brothers, Lester Petersen, Vincent Petersen, Theodore Soren Petersen, Eldon
Petersen; sister, Elsie Petersen Peterson; grandsons, Steven LeRoi Kenner,
Matthew Michael Himes. Funeral Service Saturday Oct. 30, at Lafayette Ward
2369 Overlook Drive Walnut Creek. Viewing 10 a.m. Funeral 11 a.m. Graveside
Service at 11 am Monday, November 1st, at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2004.

Jarman, John W.
John W.Jarman "Jack"  John W. Jarman, salesman, businessman, and
philanthropist died in an automobile accident while going to work on October
20, 2004.  Jack was born to Walter and Cuba Jarman in Omaha Nebraska on
February 8, 1922. He spent his early years on a Nebraska farm before moving to
California. In 1937 the family moved to Salt Lake City and he entered East
High as a sophomore. In 1942 he enrolled at the University of Utah (he was a
proud member of Beta Theta Pi). He left the "U" to enter the Army Air Corp,
where he was a link trainer instructor at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas,
until 1945 when he was discharged. In February 1943 he married Helen Hope
Brown; he and Helen were married until her death in 1996. Jack loved and
excelled at sports throughout his life, including track and field, skiing,
fishing, and especially golfing at the Salt Lake Country Club. He will be
remembered for his and Helen's, philanthropic efforts to a number of varied
organizations including the Ballet West, Health Sciences Center at the
University of Utah, Neighborhood House, Red Butte Gardens, Rowland Hall-Saint
Marks School, the Salt Lake Art Center, Utah Symphony and Opera, the YWCA
among many others. He was also on the Board of Directors of a number of these
organizations and was particularly proud of his work with Rowland Hall and the
Salt Lake Art Center.  He and his wife Helen were avid art collectors,
especially Western and Utah art, and loved supporting The Utah Museum of Fine
Arts. He not only supported the arts, he was an artist of note; his best-known
piece was the original Mr. Spudnut. As important as the organizations that
Jack supported, were the numerous individuals that he also helped in one way
or another; many people benefited from his friendship and support. In 1998 he
began going with an old friend Mimi Mortensen. Mimi was his dear friend and
companion. In this new phase of his life he and Mimi went on many wonderful
adventures. The family cannot express their gratitude to her for making the
last years of his life so full. Jack lived a life of giving and the joy. He
was a true gentleman. We celebrate the greatness of his life and how grateful
we were to be his children, grandchildren, and friend. When a man has lead
such a magnificent life you cannot mourn his death, only celebrate it. He is
survived by his brother Conrad (Norma) and four Children: John, Robert, Mary
Jane (William C.) Weyher, Walter (Karen); 10 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 28, 2004
at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 261 South 900 East. Friends may
call Wednesday, October 27, 2004 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Neil O'Donnell &
Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South. A wake will follow the funeral at the Salt
Lake Country Club. All who knew him please join the family, we would be
honored. As a memorial to him, contributions in his name would be appreciated
to one of his favorite charities or to your favorite charity.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/23/2004 - 10/28/2004.

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.

Johnson, Delbert C.
Delbert C. (Deb) Johnson 1914 ~ 2004  Delbert C. Johnson passed peacefully
into the next life on Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004. He was 90 years old. Dad was
born the third child to Lawrence Ive and Sarah Findlay Johnson on March 22,
1914, in Morley, Idaho. He married Carolyn Dalton, of Parowan, Utah on
November 21, 1938 in the St. George Temple. To this union were born six
children, Carolyn (Lynne), Kim, Kathi, Tod, Julie and Chari. Dad was preceded
in death by his parents Lawrence Ive and Sarah Findlay Johnson, three
brothers: Leonard Johnson, Oliver Johnson, Ray Johnson and one sister, Nella
Jean Johnson. He is survived by his six children, Carolyn Elizabeth, Salt
Lake; D. Kim (Louis) Johnson, Naperville, IL; Kathi Cowden, Seattle, WA; Tod
(Kathy) Johnson, Salt Lake City; Julie (Steven) Davis, Las Vegas, NV; Chari
(Ron) Davis, Midway, UT; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Dad grew
up in Provo, UT attending the old BY High School. He attended BYU majoring in
accounting. He participated on the football, wrestling, and swimming teams.
Dad was employed as an accountant at Kennecott Copper Corp. for 36 years. Dad
retired at age 60. He and mother enjoyed this opportunity to travel and visit
grandchildren. They accepted a call to serve a mission in the New Zealand
Temple from Sept. 1975 to April 1977. Upon their return from New Zealand, Dad
was called as a sealer in the Salt Lake Temple where he served faithfully for
over 20 years. He was able to perform the marriage ceremony for many
grandchildren, extended family and friends.  Dad loved golf and spent many
wonderful afternoons enjoying the company of good friends and family on the
golf course. Dad's legacy was the love and many acts of kindness that he
showed for his companion of sixty six years. His life was an example of love
and marriage as the Lord intended, standing the test of time, growing stronger
each day. Theirs was a remarkable relationship of love and devotion for each
other. Their life together was beautiful, their love eternal, their future
possibilities endless. A viewing will be held at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East
South Temple, Sunday, October 24th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services
will be held Monday, October 26, 2004 at the Emigration 21st North Ward, 2nd
Avenue and K St. at 12:00 noon. Friends may call that morning at the ward from
10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

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.

Lake, Marie Lovell
Marie Lovell Lake 4/2/21 ~ 10/19/04  DELTA - Marie Lovell Lake, age 83, passed
away Oct. 19, 2004 in Delta.  Born April 2, 1921 in Oak City to Milton Brigham
and Myrtle LaVean Frisby Lovell, oldest of eight children. Married James
Alfred Lake, April 10, 1937. Solemnized in Manti Temple June 18, 1947. Always
active in LDS Church and had great testimony. Held many positions, greatest
being a devoted wife and Special Mom. Always made her family feel welcome and
loved. Loved her children, 38 grandchildren and 71 great-grandchildren and
always "twinkled" when they were around. They never left without a tootsie pop
or candy bar. Welcomed home by beloved husband, Alfred; daughter, Barbara
Anderson; brothers, Max, Edon, Ray, and Dean. Survived by children, Kenneth
(Sally) Lake, Leamington; Susan (Ron) Petersen; Garth (Leslie) Lake; Jeanette
(Dallas) Anderson; Laurel (Layne) Eliason; son-in-law: Scott Anderson, all
Delta; and sisters: Lavean Gillen and Afton Wilkins; brother: Clead Lovell.
Funeral services Monday, October 25, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Delta Utah Stake
Center, 72 N Center St. Friends call at Nickle Mortuary, Delta on Sunday 7 - 8
p.m. and Monday at church 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Interment Delta Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2004.

Pease, Wilmot
Wilmot "Monty"Pease 1949 ~ 2004  Monty Pease, 55, passed away suddenly of a
heart attack on October 21, 2004 at his home in West Jordan, Utah. Monty was
born July 12, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest child of Cecil Lee and
Wilma Rasmussen Pease. Monty graduated from South High School. Attended
Eastern Arizona College, after graduating he went to Weaver Airline school.
Monty was loved by everyone. He enjoyed his family, friends and especially his
nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, camping
and hunting. He worked with his father for the past 10 years. Monty is
survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister Bruce (Janice) Pease of
Warrensburg, Missouri, Dan (Ellen) Pease of West Jordan, Utah and Debra
(Allen) Wyatt of Mesa, AZ, eight nephews and one niece. Preceded in death by
his grandparents, one nephew and one grand nephew. Funeral Services will be
held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 So. 2200 W.,
where friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior
to the services. Graveside services will be held in the Lawrence Cemetery,
Lawrence, Utah on Monday at 3:30 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

Post, Richens William
Richens WilliamPost 1938 ~ 2004  Richens W. Post passed away on October 21,
2004.He was born July 6, 1938 to William H. Post and Tessie Giaugue.  He is
survived by his beloved wife, Trudy Rasmussen. They were married on a
beautiful warm day on Feb. 19, 1977, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He enjoyed a
love-filled, happy marriage. He is also survived by his five children, whom he
loved deeply, Stacey (James) Meyer, Steve (Janae) Post, Amber (Darrell)
Driver, Brian Post, and Chant‚ (Briant) Howard. He hated the thought of
leaving his 11 grandchildren. He leaves behind a very close, extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Mark; brother, Gary; and
half brother, Glen.  Rich played the French horn, and for a short time, was a
substitute for the Utah Symphony. He served his country for five years, active
duty, in the Air Force and 15 years in the Army Reserve, retiring as a Lt.
Col. Richens W. Post, DDS, served other people's needs for over 30 years. He
loved dentistry. He enjoyed working on children. He enjoyed making people
laugh, easing their pain and changing lives, making them smile again. Patients
young and old loved Dr. Post. His greatest desire was to serve the Lord. He
went to New Zealand on his mission, had many callings in the Church, and found
great joy and happiness doing temple work for his ancestors. He felt like he
was the richest man in the world with his beautiful wife, children and
grandchildren. He had an ability to tell jokes and had a great sense of humor.
He will be remembered for his generous and caring heart. Funeral services will
be held on Monday, Oct. 25, at the Cottonwood Heights Stake Center, 6890 S.
2225 E, at 12 noon. Viewing will be held at 10:30 a.m. prior to services.
Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

Shepherd, Peggy Dianne Turner
Peggy Dianne Turner Shepherd 1943 - 2004  DiAnne, 61, passed away October 20,
2004 at her home in Orem, Utah.  She was born on March 16, 1943 in Salt Lake
City, Utah. She was the oldest of five children born to Max Leslie Turner and
Nola Maurine Turner. She was married November 4, 1961 to Jay Lynn Shepherd in
Salt Lake City, Utah, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She was the
devoted mother of nine children, and the doting grandmother to 32 with one on
the way. She graduated with an English degree from BYU in 1993 with honors as
a Suma Cum Laude. She was continually seeking knowledge through much reading
and schooling. Hers has been a journey of learning. She was a professional
seamstress and an avid writer of poems and stories. She was a faithful member
of the LDS Church serving in many capacities. Her greatest loves were that of
teaching and singing, with many around her being the recipients of her great
talents. Her incredible faith and strength, as she battled cancer, was an
inspiration to us all. Our beautiful mother will be remembered for her great
strength, positive attitude, unwavering commitment to the gospel, and her love
for her family. She is survived by her parents, Max Leslie Turner, Maurine
Riddle MacNeil, her husband, Jay Shepherd, her siblings, Sheri Caldwell,
Lorraine DeWaal, Karen McPhie, and Steven Turner, and her children Greg
Shepherd, Cathy (Brad) Babcock, Stephanie Hubbard, Jill (Jerry) Williams,
Patti Thompson, Michael (Amber) Shepherd, MaryJane (Sean) Sampson, Ritch
(Julie) Shepherd, and Jen Rodabough. A viewing will be held at Walker
Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah, from 6-8 p.m. on
Sunday, October 24, 2004. Funeral Services will be held on October 25, 2004,
at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Stake Center, 1850 South 400 West, Orem, with a
viewing prior to the services from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will be the
Lindon City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS
Perpetual Education Fund.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2004.

Stauffer, Grace Gooding Knowles
Grace Gooding Knowles Stauffer 1919 ~2004  Born November 17, 1919 in
Spennymoor County, Durham, England. She married Jack Knowles on December 23,
1939 in England. They had two daughters, Noreen and Julie. Jack died in 1972.
Grace then came to Utah in 1974. She married Marcell Stauffer in 1977. He
passed away on June 26, 1995.  Survivors include Noreen Borns, Tucson, AZ;
Julie Horncastle, England; 10 grandchildren; and step-children Jerry Stauffer,
Sandra Waltman and Kurt Stauffer. Memorial services will be Saturday, Oct. 23,
2004, 2 p.m., at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 E 1300 S
Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2004.

Todd, Velma Iva Dillon
Velma Iva Dillon Todd "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.

Walker, Ruth Steed
Ruth Steed Walker 1910 ~2004  Ruth Steed Walker, devoted daughter,
accomplished vocalist, generous philanthropist, respected professional, and
good friend, died from the complications of old age on October 22, 2004. A
broken hip hastened the course set for her by congestive heart failure, but
she died peacefully and in her sleep. Until the very end, she continued to
display her lifelong traits of wit, wisdom, and charm. She was as popular with
her caregivers as she was with her family, co-workers, and friends. Ruth was
born on September 17, 1910, in Salt Lake City, but spent much of her childhood
in Farmington. Her father, Lorenzo Walker, died while she was an infant. Her
mother, Ann Elizabeth Steed Walker, remained a widow for the rest of her life.
She raised Ruth and her siblings, in the face of many obstacles, through hard
work and determination. Ruth returned the favor, caring for her beloved mother
until her death in 1969. Ruth was also preceded in death by three brothers who
died at birth and by her brothers, Lorenzo Steed Walker and Marion Steed
Walker, and her sisters, Cleone Steed Walker Ostler Langley and Annette Steed
Walker Orme. Ruth graduated from LDS High School; studied vocal music,
including with Emma Lucy Gates Bowen; and studied nursing at LDS Hospital
before settling on a career in cost accounting with Utah Oil Company and its
successors, including AMOCO. She proudly recounted being asked to check,
through manual calculations, the accuracy of computers in the earliest days of
the electronic age--and finding any number of errors. She was a member of the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir for many years and continued her lifelong appreciation
of music through affiliation with the Opera Appreciation Club and Alpha
Dorian. In her youth, her agility and height combined to make her an
outstanding basketball player. In retirement, Ruth took up golf, and played
until the effects of glaucoma and macular degeneration made it impossible for
her to play. These conditions led her to the University of Utah's Moran Eye
Institute, whose mission she supported both financially and through
participation as a support group mentor and role model for those who become
visually impaired later in life. As a substantial supporter of the University,
she was a member of the John Park Society.  Ruth lived for many years on
Roosevelt Avenue, keeping her own yard and garden--and shoveling her own
driveway and sidewalks--until well into her eighties. In later years, she
lived at Parklane, then Parklane Manor, and finally at The Residence of Care
Source.  Ruth is survived by a large circle of friends, old and new, as well
as by a dwindling number of cousins and an ever-growing network of nieces and
nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and
great-great-great-nieces and nephews. Those wishing to honor Ruth are asked to
consider contributions in her memory either to the Humane Society of Utah or
the Ruth S. Walker and Ann Elizabeth Steed Walker Ophthalmology Endowment
Fund, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah. Services will be held at a later
date.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/23/2004 - 10/25/2004.

Watson, Ema Carolina
Ema Carolina Watson Will Be Missed  Though with us for a short time, she
brought us joy   while in the womb and after birth. We cherish happy memories
of her sweet smell, soft skin, precious face, dainty hands and feet, of her
peaceful disposition and valiant efforts to stay with us. Ema Carolina Watson,
daughter of Adam and Carolina Watson was born October 13, 2004 and returned to
Heaven October 18, 2004. Survived by her parents, grandparents, Alfonso and
Cristina Pizarro (Puerto Montt, Chile) and Dennis and Julie Watson (Salt
Lake), great-grandparents Dave and Bette Chapman (Salt Lake), aunts and uncles
in Chile and Salt Lake. She changed our lives forever. Now we reach to Heaven
to be with our precious jewel again. Special thanks to Carolyn and Kay and the
volunteers of Angel Watch, and to the LDS Hospital nursing staff. Services
will be held Saturday, October 23 at Murray 2nd Ward, 755 E. Three Fountains
Drive (5010 So.) Viewing 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral 10:45 a.m. Interment at
Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North 'N' Street. SereniCare, Funeral Directors.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/23/2004.