OBITS: Deseret News 27 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 Bailey, Betty June Betty June Bailey "Granny" We love you Mom! We love you Granny! Betty June Bailey, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away April 24, 2005, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born December 8, 1926 to Robert and Myrtle Carnahan in Grand Junction, CO. She married her sweetheart Glen Dick Bailey, May 23, 1945. She worked for Soup Kitchen Restaurant for many years. She is survived by her children, Glen (Linda), Sharon (Dennis) Balfour, John, Frank, Penny (Craig) Hoopiiaina; granddaughter, Jennifer (Glen) Thompson; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob and Douglas; sisters, Pat, Loretta and Jackie. Preceded in death by husband, Glen; sister, Shirley, Chad, and special aunt Pearl. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 28th, 2:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Wednesday, 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Special thanks to Hospice and Beehive Gardens Staff. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Bensel, Marie Marie K. Bensel 1919 ~ 2005 Marie Bensel was born in Spaulding, Nebraska Nov. 4, 1919, to William and Clara Belle Nelson, passed away April 17, 2005 at the Bennion Care Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is survived by her children, Joel Bennett of Hermiston, OR; Judy (Keith) Ross of West Jordan, UT; grandchildren, Bill Bennett, Jennifer (Cary) Auguston, Jill (Brad) Carl, and Jessica Ross; three great-grandchildren, Skyler Ross, Keith Carl, and Charlotte Auguston; sisters, Lucile Parton of Sacramento, CA; Carolyn Bernt of Greeley, NE; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Bensel; two brothers and two sisters. Marie enjoyed her family, quilting, word games, and people. She especially enjoyed her Star Family. She was a Past Worthy Grand Matron of Oregon Order of the Eastern Star. She is greatly missed. A memorial will be held Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Hermiston, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Mt. Vista United Methodist Church Building Fund in West Jordan, UT. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Bowman, Patricia J. Patricia J. Bowman 1926 ~ 2005 Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and caring friend, Patricia Bowman, 78, passed away April 20, 2005. Pat was born December 13, 1926 in Fresno, CA to Elake and Winifred Quick. She married Edwin O. Bowman September 9, 1945. Pat's life work was nurturing. Her great loves in life were her family, her animals, and her plants. Pat had a wonderful sense of humor and was always there for those she cared about. Pat served the U.S. Weather Bureau in Alaska in the 50's at several locations, including Barrow. After Alaska, she lived at various locations in the Western United States before settling in Salt Lake City in 1970. Pat is survived by her husband, Edwin; her daughters, Katherine L. Bowman, Berkeley, CA, and Carol Welch (Jeffrey), Beaverton, OR; grandsons, James (Jamey) and David Volker; and brother, George Quick (Gladyce). Preceded in death by her brothers, Herbert, William, and Robert. Pat will be interred in the cemetery at North Fork, CA. Online condolences at www.larkinmortuary.com In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary at www.bestfriends.org She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Published in the Deseret News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005. Braithwaite, Ethylene Potter Ethylene Potter Braithwaite 1908 ~ 2005 Ethylene (Trix) Potter Braithwaite, age 97, of Mesquite, Nevada, was born in Park City, Utah, on May 11, 1908, to George Melbourne Potter and Rebecca Sowards. She married Robert Carlyle Braithwaite on June 10, 1931, in the Salt Lake Temple. Carlyle, a life-long educator, passed away on October 20, 1956. Ethylene was also preceded in death by her daughter, Jeanne Braithwaite Finlinson (wife of Fred W. Finlinson, formerly of Murray, Utah), and her two infant sons, Glen and Alden. Ethylene attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. Before and after her graduation from college, she taught school in Levan, Utah, where she met Carlyle. After she and Carlyle were married, they moved to Nephi, Utah, where he taught at Juab High School for 20 years. In 1950 the family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where Ethylene taught home economics for 20 years at Olympus Jr. High School. Ethylene has served faithfully throughout her life in a variety of callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She completed a two year Stake Mission and an 18 month proselytizing/temple mission in the Virginia Roanoke Mission and in the Washington, D.C. Temple. She was still attending the temple and doing extraction for the Church when she was impaired by a stroke at the age of 90. Since that time, she has lived with her daughters in Mesquite, Nevada, and St. George, Utah. Ethylene is survived by her daughters, Carol (Rolfe J.) Jonson of Mesquite, Nevada, and Gail (E. Keith) Howick of St. George, Utah. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2005, at the Grandview 3rd Ward, 2930 S. 20th E., Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 29, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, and at 10:00 a.m. Sat. at the Grandview 3rd Ward. Published in the Deseret News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Cahoon, Harold Pulaski Harold Pulaski Cahoon 1921 ~ 2005 Our loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 83, passed away on April 24, 2005 unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage. He was born November 24, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Boyd Cahoon, Sr. and Marion Vera Carlson. He graduated from Granite High School and the University of Utah. He received an MA, from the University of Washington, and Ph.D. from the University of Utah. One day while sitting in a cherry tree, he saw a beautiful girl. With a cheery greeting, "Hey girlie do you want some cherries?" he met Priscilla Johnson. They were married on March 20, 1943 in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple. They were happily married for 62 years. He lived in Salt Lake City and retired to Washington City, Utah. A dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is survived by his loving wife and children, Harvey (Elizabeth), Ann (daughter-in-law), Marion Searle (Clark), Bradly (Barbara) and Wendy Pettit (Lee); sisters, Jane Hansen and Grace Ebert; 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son, Gary B. Cahoon, and brother, John B. Cahoon, Jr. Harold's career and passion was brick manufacturing. Under his leadership Interstate Brick Company, founded by his grandfather, expanded and moved to the present facility in West Jordan, Utah. He led a life of service in organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, United States Marine Corp (World War II veteran), Rotary International, LDS church (three missions), the Mormon Battalion, Sons of the Utah Pioneers and the Washington City Historical Society. He was an avid reader and researcher. He published several books on the early settlers of Washington City, Utah. Through his efforts many monuments to early southern Utah pioneer men and women have been dedicated. His friendly style gave him rapport with people from all walks of life. Harold was a genuine friend to the highest dignitary or the laborer in the plant. All will remember his many stories filled with counsel and advice. He deeply loved his family and was zealously dedicated to creating countless treasured memories including family campouts, pheasant hunts, church historical site tours, and numerous trips to Southern California with all the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He had a fervent testimony of Christ and His church. He demonstrated it by giving generously, raising a family strong in the gospel, and donating countless hours of service to his church and to those less fortunate. Many of his most thoughtful acts were done anonymously. Harold was frank in his positions on virtually any topic and was uncompromising in completing a task. His word was his bond. On the day he passed away he was doing what he loved most, serving his fellowmen alongside his sweetheart Priscilla. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 29 at 12 noon in the Valley View 10th Ward Chapel at 1985 East 3900 So. Friends may visit Thursday, April 28th, 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3601 Highland Drive and Friday April 29, at the ward from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in Washington, Utah date TBA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. (www.lds.org/ldsfoundation/pef/) Published in the Deseret News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Carpenter-Williams, Linda Sue Linda Sue Carpenter-Williams 1947 ~ 2005 Linda Sue Carpenter-Williams, age 58, passed away April 24, 2005 in West Valley City, Utah. Born February 20, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas. Married Kenneth Marlin Williams. She worked for Litton Industries and Northrup-Grummon Industries for 37 years. Survived by husband, Kenneth; children: Trent Carpenter, Grants Pass, OR; Ryan (Dianne) Williams, Medford, OR; Heather Williams, Seattle, WA; Cathlin Bennett, Ashville, NC; seven grandchildren; mother, Christine Norman, Anton, TX; brother, Donnie (Rhonda) Buccanan, Roscoe, TX. Preceded in death by father and a brother. A viewing will be held Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. Interment, Anton Cemetery, Anton, Texas. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Cowan, Barbara Louise Barbara Louise Cowan 1939 ~ 2005 Our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister aunt and friend passed away peacefully following a long, courageous battle with diabetes and its complications on April 24, 2005. Barbara Pulley Cowan was born to Roy Daniel Pulley and Louise Conradsen on May 18, 1939 in Salt Lake City. She attended West High School in Salt Lake City. After graduation she worked for Pacific National Life Insurance Company and was transferred to San Francisco where she met her soon-to-be-husband Cecil Cowan, who was in the Navy. They moved to Magna Utah a year later where their first daughter Maren was born. They moved back to California where they had their second daughter, Jackie and were long-time residents of La Mirada. Barbara and Cecil moved back to Utah (West Jordan) in 1996. Barbara lived life as a kind, giving and loving wife, mother and friend of many. She was so appreciative of the help and compassion she received from many. She was an excellent cook and liked to try new recipes and she loved her pets and her houseplants. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as chorister of several organizations, Relief Society Homemaking Leader, Primary teacher, Beehive Leader in Young Women's, Visiting Teacher and Visiting Teaching Coordinator. She enjoyed working on family Genealogy with her brother Dan. Preceded in death by her father Roy Pulley and stepfather Rulon Williams. Survived by her husband Cecil E. Cowan, daughters Maren (Brian)Vidal, Jacqueline (Edward) Webb, mother Louise Pulley Williams, brothers Daniel (Kay) Pulley, Robert Pulley, sister Marilynn (Larry) Larsen, step-brother Robert (Loana) Williams and her special grandchildren Miranda and Robert Vidal, Madeleine, Nathan and Mariah Webb. The family would like to thank the countless volunteers and friends who enabled Barbara to remain in her home during these last few years and the wonderful doctors, medical caregivers and the staff of the South Valley Dialysis Center. Funeral services will be Friday, April 29th at the Welby Stake Center 8841 S. 4800 W., West Jordan, Utah at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the stake center as well as Friday morning prior to the services from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: Valley View Funeral Home Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Cropper, Aileen Aileen Cropper 1914 ~ 2005 MARYSVALE, UTAH - Aileen Evelyn Gibbs Cropper, 90, passed away April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born November 28, 1914 in Marysvale to Herbert Spencer and Charlotte Ann Clement Gibbs. She married the love of her life, Walter Jeremiah Cropper on November 23, 1932 in Marysvale. They were married for 58 years and are the parents of three children, Charleen (Max) Mitchell of Marysvale; Chloe Ann Lunt (Terry) Kendall of Nephi; Norman (Diana) Cropper of Las Vegas, NV. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Norman, Manton and Dana; stepbrother, Delone (Estelle) Jensen; a son-in-law, Gary Lunt; one granddaughter; one great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services, Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary Chapel, 50 South 100 West, in Richfield, where friends may call on Saturday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Burial, Marysvale Mountain View Cemetery. Full obituary and Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Cunningham, David Kirk David Kirk Cunningham 1962 ~ 2005 David Kirk Cunningham, 42, of Pleasant Grove passed away Thursday, April 21, 2005. He was born October 21, 1962 in Tucson, Arizona. He was raised in the San Diego area. David loved music and theater and touched many lives with his talent. He served a full-time LDS Mission in the North Salt Lake Area in the early 1980's and graduated from the University of Utah College of Law in 1996. He is survived by his wife Anette; five children: Carissa, Kirk Jr., Braden, Hailey, and Sadie; parents, Ray and Dorothy Cunningham of Draper and four siblings. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Timpanogos Seventh Ward Chapel, 193 N. 400 E., Pleasant Grove. A viewing will begin at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations by made at any Zions Bank to the "David Cunningham Donation Account". Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com May you find sweet rest in the arms of your Savior. We love you, we miss you, and we will see you again. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Finlayson, Erin Elizabeth Erin Elizabeth Finlayson 12/26/80 ~ 4/25/05 Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend, Erin Elizabeth Finlayson passed on to the next life on April 25, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. Erin was born on December 26,1980 in Fairfax, Virginia and lived up in every way to the meaning of her name, "peaceful spirit." She brought joy to all her knew her, but especially to her family and friends. At age three she moved with her parents to Iowa City, Iowa where she attended public schools, playing the violin in the school orchestra and pursued her love of animals, especially horses. She became a wonderful sister to her younger brothers. She was an active LDS member of the Iowa City First Ward, and subsequently the Orchard Park, New York First Ward, and Center Creek Ward in Heber City, Utah. She graduated from Wasatch High School in 1999. She was an Honors student who loved all learning and planned to become a veterinary doctor until the diagnosis of cancer the summer of her graduation year. She was an active member of the Wasatch Pony Club and loved to compete in Three-Day Eventing on her Morgan mare Honey Dew. They both especially loved Cross-Country Jumping as well as trail riding in the mountains around Heber. Erin had a special way with animals and had previously volunteered at the Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City and later worked part-time at Arcadia Veterinary Clinic in Heber City, Utah. Despite her long illness, Erin attended Brigham Young University both on campus when possible, and through on-line courses when ill. Her college roommates at BYU brought joy and needed support to her daily challenges. Erin's love of life was infectious and her bravery and dignity in the face of incredible pain and suffering remains an example of undaunted human courage to all her knew her. She was greatly loved by the doctors and nursing staff of Primary Children's Hospital who came to be her second family and who cared for her with loving attention. Erin was able to travel with her mother to the Near East and Italy, and enjoyed a special trip with her family to England and Scotland in Spring, 2004. Erin is survived by her mother, father, and brothers Cynthia, Donald, Forrest and Taylor Finlayson of Heber City, Utah; one grandmother, Patricia Alder of Yankton, South Dakota; and her aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family wishes to thank all who have supported them through this struggle, especially the doctors and staff of Primary Children's Hospital and the Huntsman Cancer Center, members of Center Creek Ward, and family and friends. A memorial service and luncheon celebrating Erin's life will be held at Center Creek First Ward on April 29, 2005 from 11:00-12:00. All who knew and loved Erin are invited to attend. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Fisco, Michael David Michael David Fisco 5/14/1962 ~ 4/24/2005 Adored Husband, Daddy, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Michael David Fisco, age 42, joined his grandparents after a very short, yet courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 14, 1962 in Killeen, Texas to Richard and LaVerne Fisco. He graduated from Union High School in Roosevelt, Utah with honors. He married Brandy Allred on September 27, 1998 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike treasured the time spent with his wife and children. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing with family and friends. He also loved working with his hands and was an exceptional craftsman. Mike's personality and creativity were as colorful as the flowers found in his garden. He will be greatly missed. Mike is survived by his wife, Brandy Fisco; daughters, McKayle and Tayzha; son, Gadge; parents, Richard and LaVerne Fisco; sister, Terri Cates; brothers, Rich (Marsha) Fisco, Steve Fisco and Tony Fisco. He is preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Kearns 6th Ward, 5215 South 4260 West. The family will receive friends at a viewing Thursday morning prior to the service from 10-11:45 a.m. at the Ward. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: Valley View Funeral Home. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Freestone, Jack Jack Freestone 1927 ~ 2005 Jack Freestone, 78 died April 26, 2005 in a West Jordan Hospital of natural causes. Born April 3, 1927 in Bountiful, Utah to George Lloyd and Ivy Maude Longson Freestone. Married Betty Rose Peters April 3, 1945 in Corrine, Utah. Member of the Jehovah's Witness Church and retired from Kennecott Copper. Survived by his wife Betty, children Linda Wheeler, Dale (Darla) Freestone, Sherrie (Ralph) Gerber, Richard (Julie) Freestone, and Kelly (Denise) Freestone; 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Fri. at 1 p.m. at the West Jordan Cemetery. 7800 So. 1300 W. Friends may call from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Friday prior to services at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 So. 2200 W. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Frye, Inez LaVern Clegg (Barlow) Inez LaVern Barlow Clegg Frye 1916 ~ 2005 BRIGHAM CITY - LaVern, last born and last of nine siblings to transition from this life at 89 yrs., was born January 27, 1916, in Etna, Utah to Annie Paskett and Jessie Barlow. She died on April 23, 2005, in Brigham City, Utah where she has resided for about 60 years. LaVern grew up on a ranch in Grouse Creek, Utah where she was able to complete 10th grade in a one room schoolhouse. She liked music, church dances, animals (especially cats), the JAZZ and long rides in the mountains. LaVern married Myrl Criddle Clegg on August 17, 1941 in Malad, Idaho (divorced/deceased). Three daughters in that marriage, Sandra Lee Vyvlecha, Jourdanton, TX; Dianne Clegg, Midvale, Utah; Dixie Seber, Corrine, Utah. She Married William Jack Frye on April 11, 1950 in the Logan Temple (deceased). One daughter in that marriage: Marilyn Gold, West Allis, WI. One stepson: William (Bill) Frye, Brigham City. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by stepson Glenn H. Frye, parents, siblings: Emma Kimber, Roy Barlow, Melvin Barlow, J. Lester Barlow, Francis (Frank) Barlow, Adella Bigham, Louise Ballingham, Sidney Raymond Barlow and one great-granddaughter, Kendall Key. LaVern will gladly be greeted by her earthly parents, family, friends, pets and Father and Mother in Heaven, as she is now free from the physical pains that mortality encumbers. You can now dance again. Funeral services and interment in Brigham City. Contact: Gillies Funeral Chapel, 435-723-5236 Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Gray, Christopher Richard Christopher Richard Gray Called Home for a Final Mission Christopher Richard Gray was called to his final mission on Saturday April 23, 2005. Chris was born February 15, 1978, to Richard (Dick) and Jodi Gray in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chris was raised in Fort Union, Utah and then later moved to Cedar Hills. Shortly after that he moved to Orem. He attended Utah Valley State College and worked for Lowes until his illness in November when he then moved back home with his family. Chris was active in the LDS church. He earned his Eagle Scout award, Duty to God award and was a 4-year seminary graduate student. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1996. Chris faithfully served a mission in 1997-1999 in the Texas Houston South Mission. Chris always had a smile on his face and loved life. He truly was a man without guile. The purpose of Chris's life was on how we responded to him and not that he was being tested. Chris is survived by his parents, sisters, Amber Howard (John) and Brooklynn Wilson (Pete) and nephew, Dagan Howard; grandparents, Vaughn Fairbanks, Viola and Clair Clayton and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Chris is preceded in death by his grandparents Don and Helen Gray. The viewing will be held on Thurs. April 28, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel, 9737 N. Chesterfield Dr. in Cedar Hills. The Funeral will be held on Fri., April 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Hills Stake Center, 3950 W. Cedar Hills Dr. A viewing will be one hour prior to the funeral from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Family wishes to thank Dr. Brian Tudor and his staff at the Central Utah Clinic and the Medical staff on 4 West at the Utah Valley Hospital. The trial of his cancer treatment was made a little easier through your love and compassion. Chris we love you. The monument you built truly was a symbol of your life. Funeral Directors, Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Friends of Chris at any Wells Fargo Bank in Christopher Gray's name. Published in the Deseret News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Hammons, Virgie May Royals Virgie May Royals Hammons Will Be Missed Virgie May Royals Hammons, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2005 in Minnesota. She was a long time resident of Davis County. Born and raised in Mississippi. Moved to Utah in 1963, five years after joining the LDS church. Graduated from BYU at age 52, and taught school for nine years. Lifelong student of the scriptures and a voracious reader. Recited from memory countless poems, scriptures, and uplifting thoughts until the day she died. "If you think you can or think you can't, you're right." Preceded in death by her parents; her five siblings; her husband Thomas; a grandson, Charles; a son, James Herbert, and a son-in-law, Roy Pearson. Survived by five children: Lincoln (Dorothy), Mississippi; Ruth Luthi (Rene), Spanish Fork; Martha Pearson Wesson (Lee), Tennessee; Sarah Colville (Jim), Minnesota; David (Lorna), Ogden; and a daughter-in-law, Sherie Hammons Goring (Junior), Deweyville. Cherished grandmother to 26 grandchildren, 43 great-grand-children, and three great-great-grandchildren. Her posterity truly will rise up and call her blessed on the glorious day when they are reunited with her. Funeral services and burial will take place on April 30, in Pineville, Mississippi. (Funeral home: Colonial Chapel, Bay Springs, Mississippi) Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Hansen, Peggy Peggy Hansen "Our Hero" Peggy Hansen, our awesome wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away April 25, 2005 at home from ovarian cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. Born July 20, 1949 in Midvale, Utah to Jesse R. Hansen and Mary Joyce Peterson Hansen. Married Jeff Hansen Dec 1, 1967, later solemnized in the Manti Temple on May 21, 1972. Worked as an in-school suspension aide for Murray School District. She had a knack for being able to discipline problem children and have them still love her. Active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and has a strong testimony. Worked in many different callings over the years. Served as a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed doing anything where the whole family was involved. Loved to travel, and to visit our mountain cabin in Sanpete County. Was very fun, energetic and had a quick wit. Peggy was always totally unselfish and always put others ahead of herself. Survived by her husband of more than 37 years, Jeff Hansen - Murray; children: Shari Sweat (divorced) Stockton, UT; Robynn Pool (Ryan) South Jordan; April Hunter (Greg) West Jordan; and Jesse Hansen (Kalie) West Jordan; grandchildren: Tyrell, Kayla, Clayton, Carson, Kassidy, Kenley, Casey, and Aubree; sister, Vona Tanner (Calvin), Roy; also her Yorkie, "Princess Annie". A heart felt thanks to all the nurses, doctors, aides, etc. at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, April 29, 2005 at the Little Cottonwood 18th Ward, 6410 So. 725 E. Friends may call Thursday, April 28th from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and Friday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment Elysian Burial Gardens. In Lieu of Flowers: please give donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute/hospital. There is no place like it for cancer patients and families. Published in the Deseret News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Jepson, Myles Allen Myles Allen Jepson 1919 ~ 2005 Myles Allen Jepson, 86, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2005. He was born to Leonard and Gladys Jepson on March 19, 1919, in Gunnison, Utah. He was raised in Gunnison and Twin Falls, Idaho. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He married Reta Mae Mulford Bullard on February 14, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Myles spent 24 years as a meat department manager at Safeway and later went on to become a Utah State meat inspector until his retirement. Myles was preceded in death by a brother Ray and a granddaughter Shelly Bullard. He is survived by his spouse; a sister Myrtle Bodily, and a brother Wayne (Ruth); a son Butch (Margaret) Bullard; twin daughters Carol (Craig) Snow and Connie (Jeff) Seare; sister-in-law Virginia Jepson; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 12 noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, where friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Thursday. www.larkinmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Madsen, Delsa Maud Nielson Delsa Maud Nielson Madsen 1920 ~ 2005 Delsa Maud Nielson Madsen, 84, passed away April 23, 2005 at Star Valley Care Center in Afton, Wyoming of natural causes. Born August 1, 1920 in Levan, Utah, she was the seventh daughter and eighth child of Orson and Maud Warren Nielson. Delsa married Matthew Devine Madsen in the Salt Lake Temple on May 29, 1940. They raised four daughters in Murray and South Salt Lake City. She served in leadership positions in the Primary and Relief Society organizations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and set a great example of giving service through church callings for her daughters. Delsa was always thinking of others and especially enjoyed sharing fruits, vegetables and flowers from her gardens with her neighbors. She loved good music and instilled a love of music in her home. In April 1999, Delsa suffered a stroke and went to live with her daughter in Nampa, Idaho. In January 2004 she moved to Afton, Wyoming near another daughter. She will be greatly missed and is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Peter (Lynell) Vander Meide, Cove Fort, Utah; Mrs. Howard (Marcha) Wilde, Nampa, Idaho; Mrs. J. H. (Kendra) Merritt, Thayne, Wyoming; Mrs. John (Shauna) Groberg, Magna, Utah; 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grand-children; one sister, Floris Stevenson, North Salt Lake. Her husband and a grandson, Thomas Vander Meide, preceded her in death. We would like to thank the Star Valley Care Center and Nursing Staff for the loving care they provided to Delsa. Funeral services will be Friday, April 29th, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray. Friends and family may visit Thursday, at he mortuary from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Friday. Interment, Redwood Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Salmon, Robert William "Bob" Robert (Bob) William Salmon 1923 ~ 2005 Robert (Bob) William Salmon passed away on April 24th 2005, at 82. Born January 3, 1923, in McGill, NV to Jack and Edna M. Salmon. He went to school in McGill and Ely, NV and graduated from Granite High School in SLC, UT. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Army Infantry. Though he rarely mentioned it, he received many decorations that included the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Infantry Badge. For his service in North Appenines and Po Valley, Italy during the European Campaign of World War II he received the EAME Medal with two Bronze Service Stars. Preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Jessie (baby), Jack and Melvin. Survived by his brother Jay and LaVon Salmon, WVC; sister Juanita (Effie) Hale, Reno, NV, sister-in-law Josephine (Jack) Salmon, Richmond, UT, nephew Victor Salmon, nieces Linda and Brent McDonald, Janet and Mark Carver, Juanita and Mark Catterton, Marian and Russell Durk, Edna and Jack Gilbert, Louise andJim Budak and their families. His family will miss him. Graveside Services will be held on Wed., April 27th 12:30 p.m. at the Utah Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 17111 So. Camp Williams Rd., Bluffdale, UT. Military Honors provided by the American Legion, Dist. 8. The family wants to thank the Rocky Mountain Care Center and Hospice for the care they provided him. Published in the Deseret News from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005. Southerland, Leonard Wilkins Leonard Wilkins Southerland 1919 ~ 2005 Born in Wolfescrape Township, NC, September 27, 1919, passed away at his home in Las Vegas, NV, April 23, 2005. Son of Leonard Garland and Cannie Estelle Grady Southerland, married Mary Elizabeth Daniels, Aug. 28, 1944. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He served with the Army in Germany during World War II, and was a mechanical contractor. Blessed with an abundance of courtesy, wit, and love for his family, (including his sugar bears, in-laws, out-laws, nieces and nephews), he had 'itchy feet,' loved to take the 'road less traveled,' and that has made all the difference! He lived and contracted in many states, as well as Mexico, Hawaii, and American Samoa. His work was marked by honesty, integrity, and a lot of singing. He and Mary served in the Jackson, Mississippi Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as a mission in the Las Vegas, Nevada, LDS Temple. Survived by his spouse, Mary; children: J. Claire Southerland, (Orlando, FL), John G. Southerland, (Wanda Ericson), St. Augustine, FL, Margaret S. Edwards, (the late Ray L.), Las Vegas, NV, Phyllis S. Condos (G. Scott) Las Vegas, NV.), Reva S. Ovard, (M. Sam), Sandy, UT, Joseph M. Southerland (Victoria Tanner,) St. Louis, MO; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 S. Highland Dr., Thursday, April 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in the Holladay Cemetery. A viewing will be held Wednesday 7:00 -9:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at Cottonwood Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 4/26/2005 - 4/28/2005. Wagstaff, Glen P. The Family of Glen P Wagstaff Wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all those who assisted us and extended expressions of sympathy with the passing of our beloved father. Brent and Charlotte Larson, Brent and Robbyn Wagstaff, Mark and Diane Hardman, Bryant and Karen Kettle, Steve and Susan Wagstaff, Joe and Amy Jacob Published in the Deseret News on 4/27/2005. Wallace, Cecily Belnap Griffith Cecily Belnap Griffith Wallace 1957 ~ 2005 Cecily Belnap Griffith Wallace, 48, returned home to her Heavenly Father April 23, 2005 after a sudden illness. She was born on February 2, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah to the Rev. Ronald and Ruth Hansen Belnap. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her three children, Brandon, Alicia and Taylor Griffith; her parents; her stepmother, Nancy Belnap; two brothers, Kim (Linda) and Jason (Shamainne); and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 12 noon on Friday, April 29, 2005 at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, with a viewing one-hour prior to services We all love you, Cecily, and you will be deeply missed. Published in the Deseret News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005. Workman, Shirley Anne Hiner Shirley Anne Hiner Workman 1931 ~ 2005 Shirley Anne Hiner Workman passed away on April 23, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah; she was 73. She was born on August 13, 1931, in Gainesville, Florida to L. David Hiner and Janet Elizabeth Carter Hiner; Dr. Hiner was the first dean of the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. Shirley graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah; she subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah, where she was a graduate of the College of Pharmacy. She married Richard L. Workman, Jr. on December 28, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a member of Wasatch Presbyterian Church. Shirley was a registered pharmacist in Utah and Texas, and she practiced pharmacy for over 40 years. She was a member of the Utah Pharmaceutical Association and the American Pharmaceutical Association for many years, and was active in many of those associations' auxiliary and community service programs. She was also a devoted member of the University of Utah Alumni Association - she loved attending athletic events at the U of U, especially football and basketball games and gymnastic meets. Among Shirley's many interests and activities, she held a lifelong interest in the arts including the theater, ballet, opera, and symphony; she supported several Salt Lake City arts organizations through their respective guilds, and she always enjoyed attending performances of these "cultural treasures" as she referred to them. Shirley also enjoyed traveling with her many friends, both domestically and abroad. Among her international destinations, she made several trips to Great Britain (England, Ireland and Scotland), and she also traveled to Russia, France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece and Italy; one of her favorite domestic trips was an Alaskan cruise. Closer to home, she couldn't miss traveling to Southern Utah each summer to attend performances of the Utah Shakespearean Festival. Shirley was particularly active in the P.E.O. Sisterhood, in which she was recently recognized as a "Golden Girl" for her 50+ years of membership; she was a member of Chapter O, Utah. Shirley's enthusiasm for the Utah Jazz is legendary, and she seldom missed a game; she was also a lifelong baseball fan. One of Shirley's favorite pastimes was fishing for salmon in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast, and she had many tales of the "one that got away". Her radiant smile and her infectious laugh brightened every life she touched. She is survived by her daughters, Wendy W. Corbett of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mary K. W. Moore, of Salt Lake City, Utah; her son, David R. Workman of Petaluma, California; and her granddaughter, Abigail Christine Elizabeth Anne Workman, also of Petaluma, California. Funeral services will be Friday, April 29, 2005, at 12 p.m. at Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1700 South & 1700 East. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 28, 2005, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. Private internment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in the name of Shirley Anne Hiner Workman to Cottey College in Nevada, Missouri, or to either the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Published in the Deseret News from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005.