OBITS: Deseret News 9 Apr 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Deseret News http://www.desnews.com Craven, Patricia Marie Phillips Patricia Marie Phillips Craven 1943 ~ 2005 On April 7, 2005, our beloved mother, wife, sister, adoring grandmother, and true friend, returned to her Heavenly Father following a courageous battle with cancer. She died at home with her loving husband by her side. Pat was born on March 4th, 1943 in Los Angeles, California to Dennis and Bernice Phillips. At age three they moved to the Salt Lake Valley where she was raised, the oldest of seven children. She graduated from Granger High School in 1961 and began working at Hercules until 1969 when she married Gerald B. Pidcock and began her greatest work as Mother, raising their four children (they divorced in 1999.) In 2002 she met her "soul mate" Richard Craven and on February 5th, 2005 they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Pat served in various callings throughout her life and proved true and faithful. She was a loving and nurturing mother to her children, grandchildren, and to all those whose lives she touched. Since 1985, she was employed by the State of Utah Purchasing Department, Chevron Refineries and the Historical and Public Relations Departments for the LDS Church. She most cherished her time working for the Church and remarked on many occasions how it was such fulfilling work and how she loved her co-workers. Pat endured life's afflictions with elegance and grace. She drew others to her with her endearing smile and treated all people as her friends. A precious daughter of our Heavenly Father, Pat will always be loved and remembered as a shining example of living with faith, conviction and dedication to the Lord. Truly, she was always a lady. She is preceded in death by her son Stephen Pidcock, her mother Bernice Phillips, and her sister Cheryl Phillips. She is survived by her family; Richard Craven, Trisha (Jason) Carrion, Tara (Brook) Bowen, Matthew (Misty) Pidcock, Lori (Ken) Olson, Linda (Mike) Judd, and John (Angie) Craven. She is also survived by her father Dennis R. Phillips and siblings; Brent Phillips, Roger (Sue) Phillips, Denise (Jeff) Walker, Neil (Lori) Phillips, and Kirk (Julie) Phillips, and 20 precious grandchildren. Services will be held in the 1st Ward Chapel at 242 N. Main in Farmington. Viewing will be Sunday, April 10, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. 2nd Viewing will be Monday, April 11, 2004 at 10 a.m. Funeral follows at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens. In lieu of flowers, Pat requested donations to MS Society. Published in the Deseret News on 4/9/2005. DeBello, Larry Larry DeBello 1940 ~ 2004 "THE ANGELS HOVER ABOVE OUR HEADS AND WE LOOK UP TO SEE YOU" Thanks you for the beautiful gift you sent us. We are reminded of you every time we gaze upon Maddie's face and see your beautiful lips. We miss you and mourn your passing every day. We will continue to carry you in our hearts and wait for the day we can be with you again. Your loving family." Published in the Deseret News on 4/9/2005. Doyle, Danny John Danny John Doyle 1951 ~ 2005 Danny John Doyle, 53, returned to his Father in Heaven April 7, 2005 after fighting a long battle with cancer. He peacefully slipped away at home with his sweet wife at his side. Dan was born at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah on December 28, 1951. He was an employee for CCI Mechanical for 25 years and a Staff Sargent in the Air National Guard for 11 years. His favorite pastimes included going to drag races, hunting and fishing with his sons, or just holding his grandson at family gatherings. Dan was a devoted friend who was always there to listen and lend a helping hand. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Doyle; daughter Dana Mann (Daniel); sons Nick Doyle (Alisha) and Kelly Doyle (Hollie); his grandson Preston Doyle (Nick); his mother Ramona Forbush Doyle; father John Doyle (Bonnie); sisters Kristine Bowden (Cory) and Lisa Lindquist (Randy); brothers Brent Doyle and Kevin Doyle. Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 1:00 p.m., Riverview 3rd Ward, 11400 South 700 West. Friends and family may call Sunday April 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and one hr. prior to services at the church. We want to extend a special thanks to all those who cared for Dan during his illness and to all his friends, new and lifelong. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Zion's Bank in Dan's name. Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Dubois, Margery Eileen Jackson Margery Eileen Jackson Dubois 1930 ~ 2005 Wednesday morning April 6, 2005 our family lost its most precious member Marge, who lost her courageous battle against ALS. She was the ideal balance of a wife, mother, sister and friend. Marge was born September 4, 1930 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is survived by her caregiver/best buddy/husband Paul Dubois, daughter Aimee Dubois-Ricci (John), sister Betty Simmons, stepchildren Bonny Troost (Robert), Hellen Lagerburg (Willem), Richard Dubois (Paloma), Bea Materman (Frits) and Paul Dubois II (Masja). She is preceded in death by her father Axel Jackson, mother Minnie Jackson, brother Donald Jackson and stepson Andy Dubois. Marge was an extraordinary person who touched all those she came in contact with. She will be missed tremendously by all those who knew and loved her, she will live in our hearts forever. Her family would like to thank John and MariAnn Dubois and the ALS foundation for their dedication, support and generosity. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the ALS foundation to support further research on ALS. Muscular Dystrophy Association (ALS Representative), 4578 Highland Drive #300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117. Funeral service will be Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Memorial, 3115 East 7800 South, Salt Lake City. Family and friends may visit from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 and one hour prior to services on Monday. Interment Mountain View Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005. Hoffman, Afton Williams "Gram" Afton Williams Hoffman "Gram" 1919 ~ 2005 Afton Williams Hoffman, age 86, passed away April 7, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah due to a sudden stroke. She was born January 30, 1919 in Salt Lake County, a daughter of David Royal and Hattie Emma Jane Robinson Williams. She graduated from Granite High School and attended LDS Business College where she acquired the skills that sustained her in her career. She worked at Quality Oil Co. for 35 years. She married Melvin H. Hoffman February 14, 1941, later divorced. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings and sharing her love of the gospel with others. Afton was a loving mother and grandmother- her family was the joy of her life. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, and crocheting. She lovingly gave beautiful afghans to family members, friends, and various humanitarian causes. She volunteered at St. Mark's Hospital as a Pink Lady for 13 years, providing loving service to others. Afton is survived by her three sons, Bill (Joanne), Brent (Coral) and Bruce (Lynn); nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Delsa. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South. Friends and family may call from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Care Source Hospice staff for their kind and professional care of Afton during her last days of life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Care Source Residence, 1624 E. 4500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84117. Published in the Deseret News from 4/8/2005 - 4/9/2005. Jensen, Eugene K. Eugene K. Jensen Together Again Eugene Keddington Jensen (Gene), 95, was born August 6, 1909 in Freedom, Utah, to Andrew and Elizabeth Jensen. As a young man, he met Erma Ruth Brown, the love of his life, and on September 16, 1935, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Gene drove buses for Salt Lake Lines for 34 years. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, bowler, and gardener, and his green thumb was the envy of the neighborhood. His grandchildren loved to pick grapes, apples, peaches, pears, and berries from Grandpa's garden. His children and grandchildren will always remember Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas Eves spent at "Grandpa and Grandma's house," Sunday night barbeques with homemade ice cream, breakfasts in the canyon, and Grandpa's stories of his boyhood in Freedom. Gene lived a long and healthy life, but a recent fall was too much for him. He passed away peacefully on April 6, 2005, but his legacy lives on. He is survived by his sons Gordon (Cheriel), Byron (Rae), his daughters Deanne Carroll (Kerry), and Laurel Rhine (William), 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Erma and a grandson, Darin Carroll. A viewing will be held Sunday, April 10, at the Orchard 13th Ward, 261 E Center St. N Salt Lake, 6:30 to 8 pm. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful Monday, April 11, at 11 am. Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Larson, David Grant David Grant Larson 1928 ~ 2005 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, David Grant Larson began his turn on earth September 28, 1928 and returned to his Heavenly Father, April 7, 2005 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born the fourth of 12 children to Carl Walfred Larson and Bessie Laverne Winegar in Salt Lake City, where he was taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ; he then spent the rest of his life bringing others to Christ. He married his sweetheart, Doris Cummings, April 2, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple, sealed by Elder Spencer W. Kimball. As patriarch to his family, he served us with kindness and gentleness, always encouraging us to be peacemakers. He never spoke guile. Dad's greatest desire was to live his life like the Savior. His motto: "People are more important than things". Dad was a man of integrity and true to his word. He loved teaching people about the House of Israel. He served in the Southwest Indian Mission and later served the people of Tonga with his dear wife as his companion. They also served as service missionaries and as ordinance workers in the Jordan River Temple. He was a veteran of Korea. He was self-employed most of his life and provided a comfortable living for his family through hard work and a positive attitude. He taught us: "We were not meant to fail". He had the mind of an engineer and the hands of a craftsman. Mom and dad were members of the Good Sam Club, Ute Salt Shakers group and have many wonderful and lasting friendships. Survived by his wife, Doris; children, Julie Hutton, Beckie (Arlin) Allred, Jeffrey (Deniece) Larson, Leslie (Jeffrey) Christiansen, Sharon (Jonathan) Bies; 23 grandchildren; three great-grand-children; brothers and sisters: Aileen (Dirk) Roothoff, Donovan (Golda) Larson, Jerry (Evelyn) Thompson, Gustie (Rex) Conradsen, Bonita (Wendell) Fackrell, Laverne (Stanley) Johnson, Rosemary Cornell, Douglas (Susan) Larson, Ceceile (Carlton) Lightfoot, Dale (Grethe) Larson, Annette (Ronald) Richards. Preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Monday, April 11, 2005 at 12 noon at the Taylorsville 16th Ward, 3495 West 4850 South. A viewing will be Sunday from 5-8 p.m. at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Monday 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. LeFevre, Cleo Utley Cleo Utley LeFevre 1936 ~ 2005 MONROE, UTAH- Our angel, Cleo Utley LeFevre, 69, was released from her lifetime of services and called home on April 8, 2005. Cleo was born March 8, 1936, in Delta, Utah, to Louisa Twitchell and Deleal Jay Utley. Cleo met her eternal companion Walter Dean "Walt" LeFevre while in the seventh grade. They were married June 29, 1953, and sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, December 4, 1970. Cleo loved gardening. She enjoyed canning, quilting and sewing. She loved going with Walt on the wagon trains. She loved people. She loved her family and friends. Cleo was a faithful servant of our Heavenly Father. She spent her entire adult life in teaching and leadership positions in the church. She loved the gospel and lived her life to pattern the Savior serving others. Her life was an example to all who knew her. Cleo is survived by her dear Walt and their children, Walter Dean Jr. (Joyce) LeFevre, Cedar City; Margie Aaron, Cedar City; Janet (Brian) Gale, South Jordan; Christy (Brett) Jensen, St. George; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sister, Margo Christiansen; brothers: LaVoy Utley, Ronald Utley, Jimmy Utley, Kent Utley and many loved ones. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Deleal Jay Utley, Jr.; brother-in-law, Ardean Christiansen; sister-in-law, Patsy Trejo Utley. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Monroe 1st and 4th LDS Ward Chapel, 49 East 200 North in Monroe. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Ward Chapel in Monroe on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Elsinore Cemetery. Funeral directors, Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield. On line guest book at www.maglebymortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 4/9/2005. Middlemiss, Carolyn Hamrick Carolyn Hamrick Middlemiss 1923 ~ 2005 Carolyn passed peacefully in the early morning on April 2 after a full life lived with courage, nobility, grace and love. She was born October 29, 1923 in Irwington, Georgia to Eldon and Velma (Byers) Hamrick. She married Earl H. Middlemiss Jr., (deceased) in 1946. Their union was blessed with a son (Earl) and two daughters (Mendi and Linda). Carolyn found joy in raising her children, befriending her grandchildren, gardening, square dancing and teaching in Granite School District. She brought joy, humor, warmth and love to her family, neighbors, students and many friends. During her last two decades she was blessed with a deep abiding friendship with Mr. Harold Leavitt. Carolyn is survived by and lovingly remembered by her brother, Paul Richard Hamrick; son Earl (Christine) Middlemiss; daughters Linda Herrick and Mendi (Henry) Brito; grandchildren Jeremy (Lindsey) Middlemiss, Jon (Dana) Middlemiss, Anna (Paul) Jackson, Rebecca Middlemiss, Tammy Middlemiss and Nathan Tafoya; and great-grandchildren Christian and Taylor Middlemiss and Elizabeth Jackson. In addition to her parents and husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by her dear brothers James and Robert. Thanks to everyone at Care Source. The funeral service will be held at noon, Monday, April 11, 2005 at East Millcreek 7th Ward, 3408 S. Celeste Way (3120 East). A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr., Sunday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:45-11:45 at chapel. Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Miller, Harry Harry Miller 1905 ~ 2005 There's Something About Harry Our dad, Harry Miller, passed away April 6, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a long and adventuresome life. He was two months shy of 100 years old. His last words were "everything is wonderful." Harry was born on June 14, 1905 in New York City. He married Shirley Nielsen in 1941. Shirley preceded him in death in October, 2003. They had five children. Harry served in the 79th Infantry Division during World War II, achieved the rank of captain and received four bronze stars. He was an entrepreneur and founded the Lorraine Press, one of Utah's oldest printing companies. He published many newspapers and magazines and retired with his last publication of the Veterans Voice in 2004. He loved boxing and was the National President of Golden Gloves in 1976. He was a committed member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a National Post Commander. He is survived by his children Robert A. Miller (Bonnie Miller), Lorraine Miller (Carol Gnade), Marilyn Lewis (David Lewis), Alice Carling (Nick Carling) and Dan Miller, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters Ann Richtel, Fresno CA and Rose Geller, Denver, CO. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave. and "N" Street. Friends may call prior to services at Russon Brothers Salt Lake Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Online guest book and directional maps available at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Reiser, Ruth Ione Smith Ruth Ione Smith Reiser 1921 ~ 2005 Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Ruth Reiser, passed peacefully on April 7, 2005 at her home in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on November 26, 1921 to Daniel and Lucy Smith in Granger, Utah. Married Paul E. Reiser on June 27, 1962 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in ward and stake Primary, Relief Society, Sunday School and MIA organizations. She volunteered at the Jordan River Temple. She loved all of her family very much and was always looking for ways to serve them. She will be dearly missed. Survived by her husband, Paul; children, Kim (Greg) Rasmussen, Ric (Amy) Reiser; grandchildren, Jennifer, Mackenzie, Brandt, Tommy and Dylan. Funeral services will be Monday, April 11, 2005, 12:00 noon, at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road in Taylorsville where friends and family may call Sunday, 6 - 7 p.m. and 11 - 11:45 a.m. prior to services on Monday. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News on 4/9/2005. Roach, Robert Owen "Roach" Robert Owen Roach "Roach" Robert Owen Roach tragically left this earth to bigger and better things on April 6, 2005. He was born August 14, 1966 to Judy Summers (Charlie) and Ronald Dale Roach. Robert grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked for Huish Detergents for 14 years. He was a kind, humorous person who had a hug and smile for anyone who needed it. He could always make you laugh. He is survived by his wife: Ann Marie, daughters: Kiraleigh and Jacalyn, son: Robert, his granddaughter: Kalista, his parents: Judy and Charlie Summers, mother-in-law: Betty Watson, sisters: Kishia Howell (Jeff), Michelle Roach, Suzanne (Kevin), brothers: Todd Summers (Nancy), Aaron Watson (Michelle), and Christopher Roach, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a legacy of extended friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father: Ron, his grandparents Jensen, his grandparents Roach and his daughter Charlene. "Forever in our hearts until we meet again" Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005, at 12 Noon in the Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple, where friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Monday morning one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 East 10600 South. Online condolences: www.larkinmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Robertson, Helen Beth W. Helen Beth W. Robertson 1924 ~ 2005 PRICE, UT- Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Beth Robertson, 81, passed peacefully away April 5, 2005, in Bountiful, Ut. Born Helen Beth Waterman, February 17, 1924, Price, Utah to Benjamin and Vera Waterman. Married Dean G. Robertson, April 7, 1943, Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, served in the Ward and Stake Primary, Sunday School, Young Women's, and Relief Society organizations. Served in the Cub Scouting Program. Served as a missionary in the Hartford Connecticut Mission 1985-1986 with her faithful companion and husband. Beth served in the Church and her community but most lovingly and faithfully in her family. Preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, one brother, her husband, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Survived by her children, Karen (Jeff) McKenzie, West Valley City; Nancy (Joe) Morgan, Dugway; Robby (Ginnie), Fresno, CA; Rita, Michele, Helen, all Las Vegas, NV; Scott and Mark, Salt Lake City; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grand children; brothers, Robert and Floyd Waterman; sister, Shirley Tanner. A viewing will be held Sunday, April 10, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary, 680 E. 100 S., Price, UT. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m., Price, Utah 11th Ward, 303 W. 500 S. Price, Utah, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment Price City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 4/7/2005 - 4/9/2005. Shurtleff, Helen Clayton Helen Clayton Shurtleff 1923 ~ 2005 Our dear mother, Helen Clayton Shurtleff, passed away April 3, 2005 from complications following a fall. Helen was born January 17, 1923 to David Hyrum and Margaret Cannon Clayton. She was so proud of her pioneer heritage which included William Clayton, George Q. Cannon and Emmeline B. Wells. Helen grew up a member of the LDS church on the Cannon Farm. She attended South High, and continued her education at Strayer Business College, George Washington U and the U of U. She was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. She married Albert Wallace "Wally" Shurtleff of August 31, 1946 in the SL Temple. Wally passed away May 30, 1990. Together they raised five beautiful daughters. While raising their five daughters Helen worked at various employments, however her life became defined by the hard, yet rewarding work she did at Pioneer Craft House beginning in 1957. She truly became synonymous with Craft House and no one entered without meeting her and being impressed with her professionalism. She enjoyed lifelong friendships with the many people associated with Craft House. Despite many physical limitations, she continued to run Craft House until well past her 80th year. The Pioneer Craft House will not be the same without her. Helen is survived by her five daughters Rebecca (DeLane) Hutcheon, Louise Mabey, Marian (Layne) Wright, Jane (Rick) Herbert, Annie (Joe) Kjar, 30 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother and one brother-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, three sisters and a granddaughter Megan Wright. Our family expresses sincere gratitude to the staff and especially the nurses at Highland Care where she spent her last week. We would also like to thank Gordon and Elaine Neff for the love and attention they showed to our mom for many years. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 9, 2005, at 12:00 Noon at the Holladay Stake Center, 4395 South Albright Drive (2145 E.). Friends may call Friday Apr. 8, 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. and Sat. 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the Stake Ctr. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Dept. or the Utah State Services for the Blind. Published in the Deseret News from 4/7/2005 - 4/9/2005. Tanner, Grace Adams Grace Adams Tanner 1906 ~ 2005 Grace Adams Tanner died peacefully at her home on Thursday evening, April 7. She was 98 years old. Grace was attended by her children and those who have cared for her in her last days. Born in Parowan, Utah on November 30, 1906, Grace was the sixth child of Luella Redd Adams and Thomas Davenport Adams, both descendants of early southern Utah settlers. Her parents' first year of marriage was spent on an LDS mission in Samoa. They returned to raise a family of eleven children. They worked in dairy farming and held various church and civic positions. Grace married Obert Clark Tanner of Farmington, Utah on August 5, 1931 in the Salt Lake Temple. They had six children. Three of their sons died tragically in childhood of unrelated causes. Grace and Obert's life together was one of deep affection and mutual respect. They traveled and studied widely, eventually returning in 1944 to Salt Lake City where Obert taught philosophy at the University of Utah and built a manufacturing company that makes recognition awards for corporations all over the world. Obert died in 1993. A stalwart supporter of her husband's adventures at every turn, Grace was a vivacious and distinguished woman in her own right. After studying for three years at the University of Utah, she graduated from Southern Utah University in Cedar City, and holds an honorary doctoral degree from that university. The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre there is named for her parents, and the Alumni Room at the University of Utah bears her name. Grace and Obert enjoyed their shared charitable work, creating a legacy of giving for the arts, education and the public good. Grace was particularly devoted to the Red Butte Gardens and the Utah Nature Conservancy. Two other projects, named for Grace and Obert, are the Gift of Music and the Humanities Center at the University of Utah. Grace is survived by her sister, Carol Adams Wright, of Parowan; her children Joan Adele Tanner Reddish of Taos, New Mexico; Carolyn Tanner Irish of Salt Lake City; David Obert Tanner of Ramona, California; seven grandchildren and a great-grand-child. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Grace's friends and to those who have cared for her in recent years: Pat Rhodes, Zona Field, Jann Criswell, Viviane De Oliveira, Claudia Brown, Mark and Terry Gilbert, and Joleen Huber. The family will greet friends and relatives at Grace's home in Salt Lake City, 3501 South 2700 East, on Monday evening, April 11, from six to eight o'clock, and at the stake center an hour before the funeral service. Funeral services will be held in Salt Lake at the East Millcreek stake center on 3103 Craig Drive (3100 East 3650 South) at noon on Tuesday, April 12. There will be a family graveside service in Farmington following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled or Red Butte Gardens. On-line condolences www.larkinmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/11/2005. Willardsen, DeWayne Martin "Slim" DeWayne Martin Willardsen "Slim" Our loving father, grandpa, great- grandpa "GG" and friend passed away in Mission Viejo, California, April 6, 2005, at the age of 92. He was born August 1, 1912, in Gunnison, Utah. He married Coralyn "Coke" Uffens June 29, 1936, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He is survived by his son, DeWayne "Willie" (Nola) Willardsen, his two daughters, Gayle (Jerry) Gray and Karen (Bruce) Bruschke. They gave him 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. He served faithfully in many church callings and was loved by all who associated with him. Viewing for friends and family will be Wednesday, April 13th, 10- 11:45 a.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. A graveside service will be held at noon at Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online Condolences: obits@larkinmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005. Wistisen, Cora Johnson Cora Johnson Wistisen 1914 ~ 2005 BANCROFT, ID - Cora Johnson Wistisen celebrated a new life by leaving her wheelchair behind as she slipped from mortality to join her husband and loved ones on April 7, 2005. She lived her 91 years of life in the Bancroft area where she has experienced many marvelous convinces. She exemplifies qualities of faith, hope, dedication, work and doing the best and good for everyone. Cora was born April 20, 1914 in Hatch, ID to Fredrick and Annie Estella Simons Johnson and a daughter of 12 children. She attended schools in the valley and LDS School of Nursing. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Estella, Veda Crowell, Leona McDaniel, Sarah Plewe, and brothers Albert Johnson, Lars and twin, and Merlyn Johnson. Sister living are Elozia Bradley, Farmington, UT, Phyllis Olsen Gibson, Grace, ID, and JoMarie Smith, Smithfield, Ut. She married Raoul Wistisen, deceased in 2002, on April 30, 1934 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They farmed the Wistisen homestead west of Bancroft for 67 years. Six children blessed their home: RoLene (Michael) Arvanitas, Cottonwood Heights, UT., Martin J., deceased in 1998, (Katherine), Provo, UT., Rulon (Sharon) Wistisen, Stanley (Kathleen) Wistisen, and Dale (Nuelene) Wistisen of Bancroft, ID., Cordell (Michele) Wisitsen, Casper, WY. Grandma Cora's greatest love was her family, 32 grandchildren, and 73 great-grandchildren with four little ones coming before the end of the year. Others that have preceded her was a grandson Scott Arvanitas, and great-grandson, Riley Wistisen, and Noble McCulloch. Cora dedicated her life to service, to the LDS faith in various teaching and leadership positions, Primary Scouting for 33 years and was awarded the Silver Fawn in 1973. She kept a personal record and co-authored several books of Remembrance. She was active in the DUP and worked for 28 years on the restoration and preservation of the Historical Chesterfield Church. She completed a stake mission Funeral service will be Monday April 11, 2005 at 11 :00 A.M. at the Bancroft Ward Chapel in Bancroft, ID. Viewing will be Sunday from 7 - 8 P.M. at the Sims Funeral Home in Soda Springs, ID and one hour before services. Burial at the Bancroft Cemetery. Care was provided by Sims Funeral Home. A special thanks to Care Source Hospice of Salt Lake City for their kind and loving service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LDS Humanitarian Fund or the Humanitarian Fund of your choice. Published in the Deseret News on 4/9/2005.