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Burton, Stanley "Chet"
Stanley "Chet" Burton 1917 ~ 2005 Our loving father and grandfather passed
away peacefully April 8, 2005 from illness incident to age. Born in Salt Lake
City April 21, 1917 to Augusta and Ernest Burton. Married Eileen Daybell on
November 29, 1941. They lived in Salt Lake City all their lives. He was a
member of the LDS Church, and worked in sales until his retirement. Chet was
preceded in death by his loving wife on March 9, 2005; and a grandson Gary B.
Mortensen. He will be greatly missed by children Deanna (Harold) Pastore of
Cedar City; Fred (Marcia) of Sandy; Stan of Sandy; three grandchildren; 11
great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. He was a fine example of
integrity, hard work and dependability. The last 5 years were a struggle but
he never complained. Viewing to be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to
12 noon at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 South Highland Drive. Graveside service to be
held at Heber City cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Family wishes to thank Highland Care
Center for all their care and support! Dad, rest in the peace and joy you so
deserve.
Published in the Deseret News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Gehrke, William E.
William E. Gehrke 1919 ~ 2005 William E. Gehrke, husband and father, passed
away peacefully Saturday morning at 1:40 a.m. from progressed stages of
Parkinson's disease. At his passing he was attended by his sons Jack, Allen
and James Gehrke. He was born October 25, 1919 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was
the third child of Fred Richard and Augusta Theresa Tickchelmann Gehrke. Bill
was active in various sports including handball, bowling, golf, swimming, and
football. In his youth he was a member of the Blair Street Bobcats. Bill
married Daisy Elise Yocom October 29, 1942; later divorced. Together they had
five boys, William L. Gehrke, Jack F. Gehrke, Allen R. Gehrke, Jerry L.
Gehrke, and James M. Gehrke. Bill served in the Army Air Corp during World War
II. He was stationed in various locations including Trinidad where he was part
of an unusual military program working with homing pigeons. Bill helped to
organize, run and coach the Bonneville Western Boys Baseball Association at
Municipal Ballpark in the early 1950's. Hundreds of boys have benefited from
his efforts. Bill helped pioneer the automatic pool cover industry and was
instrumental in developing the first automatic safety cover, a device that has
saved the lives of countless children around the world over the past 40 years.
Bill married Gloria Olson August 13, 1977 and has spent the last 28 years with
her living in Magna, Utah. Bill is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth
Asmus; and brothers, Fred and Walter Gehrke. Survived by his lovely wife,
Gloria; sister, Betty McCleary; five sons; three stepchildren; 20
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday,
April 12, 2005, 11 a.m. at Deseret Mortuary, 36 East 700 South. A viewing will
be Monday, April 11, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. The
family wishes to thank Crossland's for their wonderful care given to Bill this
last year.
Published in the Deseret News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.

Holder II, Russell W.
Russell W. Holder II 1950 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Russell W. Holder II September 7,
1950- Rusty passed away quietly at his home Thursday night April 7, 2005.
Rusty's middle name could have been tease, jokester, comedian, but his first
name was love and loyalty. He loved his girls and me unconditionally. He lived
for us and I believed died for us. No one ever had to wonder how much he cared
for them, because he told them. Rusty served his country and was a veteran of
both the Army and Air Force. Along with his father-in-law Fred Cvar, Rusty
owned and operated Cvar Fuller Paint in Bountiful for over 30 years. Russ made
sure every customer left with what they needed with a smile on their face. He
was an avid reader and sportsman who worshiped his creator in the wonders of
nature. We're proud that he chose to be an organ donor. There will be a
memorial mass for Russ and his family on Monday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. at St
Olaf's Catholic Church, 276 East 1700 South in Bountiful, Utah. Friends may
visit shortly before or after the services. Russ is survived by his wife,
JoAnn Marie Holder (Cvar) and his two daughters, Jayde Prudden (John) and
Dannielle Holder (partner, Thomas); his mother Pearl (Holder) Ahlstrom
(Manti); his sister Vivian Wiltse (Dave, North Dakota) and a loving extended
family and friends that include many cherished nieces and nephews who would
give anything for one more phone call. Russ is preceded in death by his
father, Russell W. Holder. "How many times must a man look up, before he can
see the sky? Yes 'n' how many ears must one man have before they can hear
people cry? Yes 'n' how many deaths will it take till he knows too many people
have died. The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind, the answer is blowin'
in the wind."- Bob Dylan The family suggests donations to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society in Russ's name. God be with you until we meet again.
Published in the Deseret News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

Marach, Elfriede Auguste
Elfriede Auguste Marach "In Loving Memory" Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, April 12, 2005, 11 a.m., at Mc-Dougal Funeral Home, 4330 South
Redwood Road, where friends and family may visit 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 11,
2005 and Tuesday, 10-10:45 a.m., prior to services. Interment will follow at
the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 4/11/2005.

Reid, Clifford Kent
Clifford Kent Reid 1922 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather returned to our Heavenly Father April 8, 2005. Born Aug. 13,
1922 to Clifford Reid and Muriel Rowley. Married Nora Bundy; later divorced.
Married Sarah Hardcastle Jan. 20, 1958. He served in the U.S. Navy in World
War II, and was a truck driver for many years. Father of Lloyd (Lyn) Reid,
Donald (Glenda) Reid, both of St. George, Jerrie Ballard, Sandy, Kristie
(Randy) Eskelson, West Jordan, Lee A. Powell, Midvale, Sandie (Craig) Nelson,
Boise, Rick (Debbie) Powell, San Diego. He has 27 grandchildren and many
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; one
brother; son-in-law, Garth (Gus) Ballard; two grandchildren; and
great-granddaughter, Summer. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services Tuesday, April 12, 2005, 12 noon, at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So.
State, where friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to
services. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 4/11/2005.

Rich, Roxie Nelson
Roxie Nelson Rich 1909 ~ 2005 Roxie Nelson Rich, loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away April 8, 2005 due to
causes incident to age after an eventful 95 years of life. She was surrounded
and comforted by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1909, in Sandy, Utah,
daughter of August M. Nelson and Mabel Electa Jensen. She was the first born
and the last to return home. She attended schools in Sandy and graduated from
Jordan High School in 1927. After graduating from Henagers Business College,
she worked in Salt Lake City as a secretary and bookkeeper at Judge McCrae's
Court, Film Booking Corp., and nine years for Scott & Welch, prominent
architects. Roxie married John E. Rich on December 14, 1933 in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints she held various positions: Sunday School Stake Board Member, East
Jordan Stake & Mt. Jordan Stake Relief Society Board Member, and editor of the
Ward Newsletters for Sandy 4th and 5th Wards. She served as Ward Organist for
16 Bishops; also served as a choir member, and visiting teacher. She did
sealing assignments at the Salt Lake and Jordan River Temples, and later
worked with the FREP Program for the Church. She was an active member of the
Daughters of Utah Pioneers and the local PTA serving as President of the PTA
of Mt. Jordan Jr. High. At the request of her father and after many years of
research, she wrote and published The History and People of Early Sandy. She
recently published a 2nd edition of her book. For her efforts she received
from Sandy City their Sandy City Lifetime Achievement Award. Roxie loved
music, writing, quilting, and other handwork; but her main interest was her
family and making home pleasant. She is survived by one son, Robert J. Rich
and wife Carol of Santa Fe, New Mexico, twin daughters Elaine Petersen and
Eileen Rich, both of West Jordan, Utah; eight grandchildren, Jeremy C. Rich,
Adam K. Rich, Ryan D. Rich, Wendy L. Christensen, A.J. Rich, Hailey R. Savage,
Logan S. Rich, Alexis Rich, daughter-in-law, Laurie Rich; and 15 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, John E. Rich, son,
Richard Neil Rich; brothers, Marvin Leo, Raymond A., Virden J., and Arval J.
Nelson; sisters, Loa Steed and Norma N. Jenkins. She lived her last few years
at Legacy House in South Jordan where she will be greatly missed. She will
also be missed by many more. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 12,
at 11 a.m. at the Mtn. Shadows 5th Ward Chapel, 7925 So. 2700 West. Friends
may call Monday 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, and Tuesday one
hour prior to services at the church. Burial, Sandy City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 4/10/2005 - 4/11/2005.

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.

Todd, Dallas Leonard
Dallas Leonard Todd 1963 ~2005 Dallas Leonard Todd, age 41, passed away after
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born September 5, 1963 in
Salt Lake City, Utah to Leonard "V" Todd and Nancy S. Todd. He attended
Skyline High School and was a graduate of the University of Utah in Civil
Engineering. Dallas married Jacqueline Jane Pinch January 16, 1987 in the Salt
Lake Temple. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and served an honorable mission to Winnipeg, Canada. He was employed by
UDOT, Region Two as a Project Manager. Dallas had a passion and enthusiasm for
everything he did. He was meticulous in the care he took of things and his
family. Dallas had a thirst for knowledge! He was always reading about many
different subjects. He was always teaching and sharing what he had learned
with his family, friends or even some stranger at the store! He had many
hobbies, metal and woodworking, small engine repair and just tinkering. We
loved to watch, as Dallas would find an old tool, clean it up, replace a few
parts, and make them work like new! Dallas loved the outdoors, especially
backpacking, hiking, camping, and shooting with his family. Dallas was always
honest and he was never afraid to speak his mind! He is survived by his wife;
son, Hunter Christian (15); daughters, Austin Anne (12), Mariah Jane (7), and
Adalyn Rose (2); parents; brother, Shane (Aliesha) Todd; nephew, Kyle Todd
(Anchorage, AK); and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dallas, Dad, we love you
and will miss you so much! Funeral services will be Wednesday April 13, 2005,
11 a.m. at the Sandy Utah Hillcrest Stake Center, 8485 South 1000 East.
Friends may call Tuesday April 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401
S. Highland Dr. and one hour prior to the service. Interment, Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in the name of Dallas
L. Todd can be made at any Wells Fargo Bank.
Published in the Deseret News on 4/11/2005.

Tranter, Justin Richard
Justin Richard Tranter 4/17/79 ~ 4/7/05 Justin Richard Tranter returned to his
Heavenly Father April 7, 2005. Justin was born April 17, 1979 to Richard Reid
and Marianne Finch Tranter. He married the love of his life, Ashley Van Dyke,
May 18, 2001 in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. Justin was an active member of the
LDS Church, he served an honorable mission in Calgary, Canada and maintained
his enthusiasm for sharing the Gospel. Justin was gentle and kind. He was a
devoted husband, father, son, and brother. He had a quick wit, a ready smile,
and the ability to make you feel good. He did not judge and forgave freely. He
valued family traditions and ended each day with a bowl of popcorn. Justin is
survived by his wife; his two year old son, Ty; and Ashley is expecting their
second child (August 2005). He is also survived by his parents; sister,
Jennifer (David McDon-ough); brothers, David, Devin, Robert, Matthew; in-laws,
Lynn and Dana Van Dyke; and his large extended family. Preceded in death by
grandmother, Joanne Finch. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, April 13,
2005, 11 a.m. at the Canyon Rim Stake Center, 3051 So. 2900 E. SLC, UT.
Friends may call Tuesday, April 12, 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley,
1007 West South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) and Wednesday 9-10:30 a.m. at the
church. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 4/11/2005 - 4/12/2005.