OBITS: Deseret News 6 Aug 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Deseret News http://www.desnews.com Boberg, Richard Warren Richard Warren Boberg 1919 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UT - Richard Warren Boberg, age 86, died August 4, 2005 in St. George, Utah. He was born at home in Granite, Utah on February 27, 1919 to Elroy and Olive Despain Boberg. He married Helen Cardno in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 22, 1952. Richard has lived in Draper, Midvale and St. George, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and received a Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He worked many years at Westinghouse Electric. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the North Central States. He served in many callings in the Church including Sunday School as a teacher, Stake Missionary, and was a temple missionary at the Jordan River LDS Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, son David Boberg, and brother Sherwood Boberg. He is survived by his wife Helen of St. George; four children, Cynthia (Doug) Hawker of St. George; Elizabeth Boman of San Jose, CA; Donald Boberg of Salt Lake City; Cathelene Boberg of St. George; a sister Jacqueline (Ross) Berrett; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 8, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd. A visitation will be held Sunday, August 7, from 6-8 p.m., and Monday, August 8, from 12:30-1:40 p.m., prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Tonaquint Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.metcalfmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 8/6/2005. Bond, Willis Leon Willis Leon Bond 1924 ~ 2005 Willis Leon Bond, age 81, passed away August 4, 2005 of complications incident to a massive stroke. Born July 3, 1924 in Price, Utah, and as a small child moved to Logan. Graduated from Logan High School. Married his sweetheart Betty Jeanne Anderson, November 12, 1950 and they had a loving relationship for 55 years. Bill enlisted to serve his country in World War II and spent two years in the South Pacific. Upon returning to Utah, he enrolled in college and received a bachelors degree from Utah State University. He later received his Masters degree from the University of Utah. Through ROTC he became an officer in the US Army and served in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the US Army Distinguished Service Medal after his retirement of 30 years in the Army at the Rank of Colonel. He worked for General Motors initially. Later he was a successful business man owning Valley Metals, Inc. in Cache Valley. He worked for E.A. Miller and was President of Valley Rendering which later was known as American Commodities Inc. During his lifetime, he served on many boards with the American Hide Association, National Rendering Association, and also served a term on the Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce. He served as president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Institute of Scrap Iron and Steel. He founded Metro Group, Inc, in Salt Lake City and built it into a highly successful business. He was loved by many and he was devoted to his family. He loved to work and showed a good example by creating a good business environment. He has a good sense of humor and showed unconditional love to his family and friends. It is a privilege to honor him as a husband, father and as a man. We will cherish the memories. Farewell dear Bill. You will be missed by all who knew you. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne, three children: James K. Bond, Salt Lake, Janice B. Lamborn, South Jordan, and Mark (Trudy) Bond, Sandy. Survived also by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sister Ann Pezely and various nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday August 9, 2005 at 12 noon at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 Highland Dr., where friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Brown, Veone Menlove Veone Menlove Brown 1925 ~ 2005 Veone Menlove Brown, 80, of Provo, passed away peacefully at Utah Valley Hospital on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, from causes related to multiple sclerosis and pneumonia. She fought a valiant battle with multiple sclerosis for over twenty-five years and with pneumonia for the past six months. Veone was born June 28, 1925 in Provo, Utah to Ernest Lavon and Edna Neoma Jacobson Menlove. She graduated from Ogden High School in 1943 and married her high school sweetheart, J. Richard Brown, on July 18, 1945 in the Logan LDS Temple. Following their marriage, they lived for a short time in San Luis Obispo, California; then Ogden, Utah and Provo, Utah. They also lived in Ahwaz, Iran for a year-and-a-half when Richard was working to help the Iranian government establish their school system; and in Denver, Colorado when Richard was doing post-graduate studies. Veone spent the majority of her life in Provo, devoting most of her time to being a wife and mother. She attended Brigham Young University and worked at various times as a telegraph operator, bank teller, secretary and real estate agent. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in leadership callings in Mutual and Primary, as ward Relief Society secretary for nine years and later as a visiting teaching coordinator for many years during her long illness. She was a member of Culturettes, Dancing Friends, and BYU Women. She was a friend to all and an inspiring example of maintaining a cheerful and positive attitude. Veone is survived by her husband of sixty years; three children: Margaret (Dennis) Black, Orem, Utah; Gregory (Diane) Brown, Orem; and Susan (Randy) Mooney, Beaverton, Oregon; 12 grandchildren, six grandchildren-in-law and nine great-grandchildren plus three on the way. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Lee (Michael) Lake, Houston, TX; and brothers James Menlove, Bountiful; Marlo (DelRae) Menlove, Upper Marlboro, Maryland; and Lynn (Kate) Menlove, Salt Lake City. Special thanks to the caring professionals at Alpine Home Health (especially Dana Mutz), Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, IHC Hospice, and East Lake Care Center. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 8, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pleasant View 3rd Ward Chapel, 650 East Stadium Avenue, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., or Monday, at the ward chapel, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Davis, James Grant Grant Davis 1957 ~ 2005 James Grant Davis, 48, of Rexburg, died Thursday August 4, 2005 in Driggs, Idaho. He was born May 22, 1957 in Downey, Idaho to Daniel Dale and Jeannine McKay Davis. Grant was a consummate gift giver; therefore, those who will miss him most have wonderful things to remember him by-things that were deeply meaningful to them as his patients, his extended family, and even to animals. He was a loving and devoted son and brother, a tender and supportive husband. He was a dedicated father: skiing, hiking, and tutoring his children. He was always a hard worker providing generously for his family. He could fix anything in house or car. He listened and learned people's interests offering books and articles he thought would be interesting. He loved the outdoors, hiked and skied the Tetons, surfed the ocean, explored beneath it (he was a certified scuba-diver). He loved all kinds of animals and spent a couple of days each year with his father at the Big Onion Round-Up. He was so bright, intelligent and well-read. He loved music and always encouraged his children to appreciate the fine arts. He was a returned missionary from Argentina and a consummate cub master. He was good at everything he did and he did everything! He attended schools in Downey and graduated from Marsh Valley High School. He attended Harvard University, University of California San Diego, and Harvard Medical School. He practiced medicine in Santa Barbara, CA; Logan, Utah; and Rexburg, Idaho. He was an Eagle Scout, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. He married Melinda Madsen on June 29, 1982 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He is survived by his wife Mindy Madsen Davis; his children, Maxwell, Molly, and Gabe all of Rexburg, ID, parents Dale and Jeannine Davis of Downey, ID, and siblings; Jan (Lloyd) O'Niel of Pocatello, ID; Wendy (Robert) Hirai of Boise, Idaho; and Dan Davis of Los Angeles, CA: Funeral services will be held 12 noon Monday, August 8, 2005 at the Rexburg LDS East Stake Center (387 South 4 East). The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, August 7th at Flamm Funeral Home and from 11:00 to11:45 a.m. Monday prior to the service at the church. Interment, Rexburg Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 8/6/2005. Edwards, Maxine Gay Maxine Gay Edwards 1927 ~ 2005 Maxine Gay Edwards, age 78, passed away on August 4, 2005 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born on January 11, 1927 in Salt Lake City, to Eskil A. and Veda M. Young Anderson. She married Bernell F. Edwards on January 6, 1942. Zeenie was a devoted wife and mother always considering others before herself. No man on earth could ask for a more loving wife! Zeenie loved animals, especially birds and her dogs. She also loved gardening and her trips to Wendover. She is survived by her husband, Bernell; son, Randy (Nancy) Edwards; daughters, Stephanie Ferguson and Cindy (Warren) Glad; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Ardith, Helen, Darrell, and James; and great grandchild, Ethan Cache Wadley. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 8, 2005 at Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 S. (Bengal Blvd). A viewing will be held from 6-8 pm Sunday evening at the mortuary and also an hour prior to services Monday. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery, same place. Published in the Deseret News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Erickson, Ruby Ethel Nield Ruby Ethel Nield Erickson Grandma "E" Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Ruby Ethel Nield Erickson, 95, passed away August 3, 2005 in St. George, Utah. Ruby was born March 24, 1910 in Afton, Wyoming to Mary Ann Ritson and James Wild Nield. She was one of nine children, having three brothers and five sisters, who all preceded her in death. She married her eternal Valentine, Delbert John Erickson, June 2, 1930. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on June 23, 1937. They were the proud parents of five children: Darald (Carleya) of Santa Clara, UT; Jim (Hermoine) of Bluffdale, UT; Melvin (Annette) of Pleasant Grove, UT; Lee, of Sandy, UT; and Judy (Gordon) Jones of St. George, UT. Ruby was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served faithfully in many callings in Primary, Sunday School, the Genealogy Extraction Program and Relief Society where she shared her talent of making hand-dipped chocolates and candies that she so generously gave at Christmas time. She had a knack for making candy to the delight of all who were around her and taught it to any who wanted to learn. Her favorite calling was the one she shared with her husband as Dance Directors. She cherished those times and loved to wear her hand-made dress and matching shirt for Dad. Mom loved writing poetry and reading good church books. She loved working with her hands. She probably knitted her way around the world several times. Her hand knitted slippers, crocheted shawls and quilts were anticipated gifts each Christmas. There are many who learned cooking, sewing, crocheting, knitting and needle work at her side. Ruby was a seamstress at the church clothing department for many years, and worked at Beehive Clothing for many years after moving to Salt Lake from Star Valley, Wyoming. She lived in Salt Lake for many years, but her heart and home will always be in Afton, Wyoming. Ruby is survived by her five children, 33 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 8, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at the Bluffdale Stake Center, 2700 West 14400 South, where family and friends may call from 9:00 until time for services. Interment will be at 5:30 p.m. in Afton, Wyoming, under the direction of the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Dan Madsen and Dr. Joshua Frame, nurses and care givers at Red Cliffs Regional Care Center and to Applegate Hospice, in her behalf. Published in the Deseret News on 8/6/2005. Eskelson, Rex Rex Eskelson 1/5/1953~8/2/2005 Born 1/5/53 to Dorain and Alta Mae Eskelson. Passed away 8/2/05. Survived by brother Zan and sisters Valene, Dixie and Shellee. Proceeded in death by both parents and brother Ross. Private services were held. Published in the Deseret News on 8/6/2005. Hardman, Bert LaVoy HARDMAN - Bert LaVoy Hardman, 67, passed away August 2, 2005 at home in West Valley City, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Monday, August 8, 2005 at the Hunter 17th Ward, 3745 South 6400 West in West Valley City. A viewing will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church and also one hour prior to services on Monday. Interment will follow in the Tabiona City Cemetery, Tabiona, Utah. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors. Published in the Deseret News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Lee, Myrtle Myrtle Lee 1919 ~ 2005 Myrtle Lee, age 85, passed away Thursday August 4, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah She was born August 19, 1919 in Panquitch, Utah the daughter of Albert A. and Phoebe Talbot Reid. Married Loren James Lee June 19, 1936 in Cedar City, Utah. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Myrtle had a great love of crafts and handiwork which she shared with everyone. She is survived by two daughters; Evlyn (Allen) Case, Lorna (Ken) Cannon, eight grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren, brother Ted (Faye) Reid and sister Charlotte Shaw. Also survived by a special friend Clea Coombs. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons Charles and Steve, three brothers, a sister and one grandson. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday August 8, 2005 at Kearns 7th Ward, 4270 W. 5700 South. Friends may call Sunday Aug. 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Monday prior to services at the church. Interment Redwood Memorial Estates. e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Martinez, Ophelia Ophelia Martinez 3/31/1909~8/03/2005 Ophelia Martinez passed away Aug. 03, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born March 31, 1909 in Montrose, CO to J.D. and Rachell Martinez. She now joins her son, Phillip and daughters, Alice and Marilyn who preceded her in death. She was a great mother to all of her children and will be missed terribly by all her family. She is survived by two sons, Rex and Junior; three daughters, Connie, Carolyn and Theresa; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. She worked with and cared for special needs children Memorial services for this sweet lady will be held Monday, 11 a.m. at the Deseret Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, where friends may call for viewing, Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. Interment, Monday at Wasatch Lawn 3401 Highland Dr. Published in the Deseret News from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Nelson, Geraldine Tenney Geraldine Tenney Nelson 1924 ~ 2005 Geraldine Tenney Nelson, 81, died peacefully at the home of her daughter in Logan, UT, surrounded by her family on August 3, 2005. She was born January 16, 1924 in San Diego, CA to Clive and Minnie Tenney. She was raised in San Diego and met her sweetheart while he was stationed with the Navy there. She married Merrell A. Nelson on July 25, 1945 in the Logan Temple. This July they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Shortly after their wedding Merrell returned to the war effort and was released the following January. Two weeks later he received a call to serve a 2 year LDS Mission to the Hawaiian Islands. Geraldine was so supportive but was left behind because she was expecting their first child, she was able to join him during the last month of his mission. This was their first mission experience and later in life they were privileged to serve seven more missions together in: New Zealand, Alaska, Ghana (West Africa), Singapore/India, Kenya (Africa), Salt Lake Temple Square, and the Philippines. She often commented on the blessings that these missions had, not only on them, but their family and the people they shared the Gospel with. She loved the Lord and was a true example of charity. Together they raised six children traveling between the "Ranch" at Juniper ID, and Logan, UT where their children attended school. She instilled in her family a great work ethic and love of the gospel by her example. She always had a Christ like love for all those around her and was an "adopted" grandmother to countless children of all races. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Mildred, and brother Keith along with several grandchildren. She is survived by her husband and Eternal Companion Merrell and her six children, Jeanne (Michael) Crippen, Alan (Irma), Bill (Josefina), Kathy (Ben) Chee, Sharon (James) Ashby, and Jim (Estela). She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren with four more on the way. In addition she leaves behind an older brother, Vorris (Marian) Tenney and a loving twin sister, Maxine Winsor. Funeral Services will be Monday, August 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Logan 1st Ward Chapel located at 89 S. 200 W. Family and friends may call at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 44 E. Center St. Sunday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and at the church Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., prior to funeral services. Internment in the Logan City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Ostler, Paul Gordon Paul Gordon Ostler 1990 ~ 2005 Paul Gordon Ostler was born February 3, 1990 to Brent and Teresa Ostler. He returned to his Heavenly Father August 2, 2005 after being fatally struck by lightening while attending a Boy Scout camp. Paul is the light of his family and will be greatly missed. Paul was an avid reader and an accomplished athlete. He excelled in all avenues of his life, and found great joy in challenging himself both physically and mentally. Paul exhibited a calm confidence and independence well beyond his years, and his quick wit and charming personality touched the lives of many and provided him with both the courage and the ability to stand up to the inevitable teasing that accompanied his status as the youngest of four boys. Paul is an Eagle Scout and was to attend East High School this fall as a sophomore. Paul has left us much too early and we grieve for our loss. Paul leaves behind a very large family including his parents, brothers: Jeff and his wife Johanna, Peter, and Greg, maternal and paternal grandparents, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, his scouting family, a strong ward family, and a host of close friends. The emptiness his loss brings to the hearts of all who love him may be filled with the knowledge that Paul has been called home to continue a greater work for which we know he is well prepared. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at the Wasatch Ward Chapel located at 1750 S. 1500 E. Friends and family may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary at 3401 Highland Drive from 6:00-8:00 on Friday and at the ward on Saturday 10:30 to 11:30. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park at 3401 Highland Drive. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paul Gordon Ostler Literacy Fund at America First Credit Union. Paul's life goes on through the gift of tissue donation. Published in the Deseret News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Peltzer M.D., Wesley E. Wesley E. Peltzer, M.D. 1912 ~ 2005 Dr. Wesley Peltzer, Dad, Doc, Wes, Granddaddy who was so important to all he knew, left us August 2, 2005. Born in Oak Park, Illinois August 13, 1912, son of Otto and Laura Peltzer, older brother to Vern and Laura. Married Widney Watson in 1947, deceased 1993. Married Betty Dillon, M.D. November 2002. Father of Holly Howard (Phil) and Wesley Watson (Sharon). Grandfather of Wesley Foster Peltzer and John Paul Peltzer, deceased. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois and training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the Mayo Clinic. As medical officer he was a Major in the Army during World War II. Wes settled in Salt Lake City to begin his medical practice in 1947. Later, he was the Chief of Staff of Holy Cross Hospital. He was a gifted diagnostician and much loved Cardiologist who was responsible for prolonging the lives of many of his patients. He was a member of the Salt Lake Country Club and was instrumental in initialing many of the improvements enjoyed by so many members today. He was a valued member of the Great Salt Lake Retriever Club and long time member of Ducks Unlimited. An avid hunter, his friends knew him as "BB eyes". He trained two American Kennel Club Field Trial Champions, Cody and Pow, who became vital members of the Peltzer Family. Wes later served as an honored judge in many field trials throughout the Western Untied States. To all of us, Wes was a man's man. His determination, fairness and common sense will live in our souls forever, and if we remember him in sorrow today, it will be with a smile tomorrow. The doctor, the hunter, the husband, the father, the friend and fascinating character that was always Wes. You were so much loved. Special thanks to Debra Peterson his long time caregiver and friend, and to the Staffs of LDS Hospital and St Marks Hospital. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Humane Society of Utah or the charity of your choice. Graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery 1342 East 500 South Salt Lake City, Utah on August 6, 2005 at 10 a.m. Published in the Deseret News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Schneider, Ron Ron Schneider Will Be Missed. Our dear husband, father, and friend graduated from this mortal realm Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005. He left behind a legacy of faith, fortitude, integrity and strength. Ron has been happily married to Barbara Miller for 34 years, and their union will continue through temple ordinances for time and all eternity. Ron is the proud father of five grown and responsible sons, with two delightful daughters-in-law, and four wonderful grandsons, Matthew and Emily; Luke, and Zachary; Jared; Jonathan and Jill-Finn; and Jonah; Adam; and Benjamin. He is now in the loving arms of our Savior, and his earthly mom and dad, Leone and John Schneider. We will treasure his strong testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ, throughout our lives. Thank you, my dear Ronnie, Dad and Papa, for this legacy. Learning and leading have always been a big part of his life. Ron led the Granite High Farmers as Student Body President. He graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. in French and then later with a Juris Doctorate from the College of Law with Magna Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Kappa distinctions. He was also a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. As an attorney, he practiced law for many years. He later became an entrepreneur, owning several successful businesses. Through these businesses he was able to positively and directly affect the lives of many hundreds of people, who will now, in turn, affect the lives of many thousands. His charismatic leadership and love of people was evident to all, as he labored tirelessly throughout his life to serve others. Ron enjoyed playing sports with his family-tennis, basketball, and racquetball. He cultivated his love of learning throughout his life by exemplifying the words-'You'll be the same person you are today, five years from now, EXCEPT for the people you meet and the books you read!' Ron has been active as youth leader in his church, served in bishoprics, as a scoutmaster, and sang for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for 16 years. He served an LDS mission to Paris, France for 21/2 years, and then later in life he served in the LDS Substance Abuse Recovery Mission with his wife for 21/2 years. He was a devout Christian and strived to follow the teachings of Jesus- to apply them in everyday life. He was a perfect example of unconditional acceptance with his forgiving heart and Christ-like love for others. A celebratory service, honoring his life, will be held at the Top of the World Drive Chapel (8100 S. 3675 E.) in Salt Lake City at high noon, Monday, August 8th. There will be a time for friends and family to visit at the same location on Sunday evening, August 7th from 6 to 8 p.m. then again directly before the celebration service on Monday, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Get ready for the freedom balloon lift off immediately following the service! Published in the Deseret News from 8/6/2005 - 8/7/2005. Vawdrey, Noel Wayne Noel Wayne Vawdrey 1912 ~ 2005 Noel Wayne Vawdrey, 93, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away August 2, 2005. He was born March 5, 1912 in Draper, Utah to Wilford Cyrus and Helen Marr Webb Vawdrey. Noel married Wilma D. Frantz in Elko, Nevada on July 31, 1954. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Noel built silos, was a truck driver and worked in the Lark Mine. With his wife, Wilma, he served a mission at the Washington D.C. LDS Temple. Survivors: wife, Wilma; children, Noel Wayne Vawdrey Jr. (Delores), Nephi; Lloyd James Atkinson (Pam), Lehi; Brent T. Atkinson (Gayla), Draper; 18 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; one great,-great- grandson. Preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Lehi 10th LDS Ward 3rd North and Center Street, Lehi, Utah. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Draper Cemetery, Draper, UT. The family expresses sincere thanks to the Alpine Valley Care Center for their devoted care and attention to Noel. Published in the Deseret News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Walz, Robert Chaussee "Grampy Bob" Robert C. Walz "Grampy Bob" 1920 ~ 2005 Robert Chaussee Walz ("Grampy Bob") died of congestive heart failure on July 9, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. His greatest joy in life was spending time with family, friends, and new acquaintances alike. Bob added spice to the lives of those who knew him. Grampy Bob was born in Vermillion, South Dakota, on May 13, 1920. After high school and a year at the University of South Dakota, he took a job with the City of Vermillion. Across the street from city hall was a bowling alley, and it was there he began a relationship with Jean DeHaven, his high school math teacher. Their later marriage in Great Falls, Montana, where Bob served in the Army during World War II, was proof that great things can begin in unusual places. Bob and Jean had three sons, Robert DeHaven of Kansas City, Missouri; Stewart Chaussee of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Clark Allen, who died last year while serving as a minister in Erie, Pennsylvania. Bob was loved by his daughters-in-law and granddaughters, Merrill (Robert) and Juli Ann (Devan) Monroe, Mary Beth (Stewart) and Ashley Marie, and Julie (Clark) and Sarah Ruth. He was also loved by his great-grandson, David Michael Monroe. After a career in public service in Vermillion and Brookings, South Dakota, Bob moved with Jean to Salt Lake City to be near Ashley Marie and her parents. After Jean's death in 1991, Bob continued to live in Salt Lake City and spent the last seven plus years among friends at the Parklane Apartments. Known for his teasing sense of humor and collection of zany tee shirts and sweatshirts, Bob was loved by many. In addition to his sons and their wives, his granddaughters, and his great-grandson, Bob is survived by his nieces, Kristin Anderson, Carolyn Wickens, Linda Ames, and Julie Condon. He is also survived by his sister Glen Farmer. Grampy Bob finally has peace and quiet. Bob and his family are grateful to the residents and staff of the Parklane Apartments, to CareSource (hospice), to Home Options Senior Health Care, to his long-time physician and friend, Dr. Frank Yanowitz, and to family and friends for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association are suggested. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2005, at the Parklane Apartments, 680 East 100 South. Interment will be private. Funeral arrangements are provided by Evans & Early Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 8/5/2005 - 8/6/2005. Wood, John Coulam John Coulam Wood 6/23/1914 ~ 8/1/2005 SOUTH OGDEN - John Coulam Wood died Monday, August 1, 2005 at his home in South Ogden. Honored at the time of his death for his many virtues: an affectionate father and sincere friend, his uprightness and integrity, firm and unshrinking in the cause of God - a true Latter-day Saint. Born in Salt Lake City to Ellen Wray "Nell" Coulam and Arthur John Wood, he grew up with his siblings in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School, attended the University of Utah School of Engineering and served a German-Austrian Mission. Married to his sweetheart, Kathryn Williams, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 4, 1939, "She has been the light of my life ever since." John attended Columbia University School of Architecture in New York City and during the Second World War he was employed as a junior structural engineer for Tennessee Valley Authority where 13 dams were constructed. He graduated from the University of Utah School of Architecture and worked for more than 40 years as an associate architect and engineer with various professional firms: Case, Lowe & Hart and Keith W. Wilcox & Associates in Ogden, Lowell Parrish and Ashton, Evans & Brazier in Salt Lake City. Among the buildings he was proud to be associated with in Salt Lake City are the Kennecott Building, the Federal Reserve Bank Building, the Bennion Education Building and Clayton Junior High School. In Ogden: the Federal Court House/Federal Building, Weber State University Fine Arts Building, Weber Heights Stake Center, and David O. McKay Hospital. He loved spending time at his summer home overlooking Bear Lake, which he designed and built. John was instrumental in organizing the first branch of the LDS Church in Knoxville, Tennessee where he served as the first branch president. He also served in two bishoprics in Utah and with his wife he served for five years at the Ogden LDS Temple and a mission at the Family Genealogical Library in Salt Lake City. He was a volunteer "Scouter" for most of his adult life, receiving numerous awards and honors including the Bonneville Council Award of Merit for Outstanding Service to Boyhood, and the National Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service to Boyhood. The number of scouts to achieve the rank of Eagle under his leadership is too numerous to count. John was a life member of The Sons of the Utah Pioneers as well as Sugarhouse Chapter President. His children and grandchildren have fond memories of him: "I never saw my grandfather without a book in his hands"; "He loved to eat and must have had a hollow leg"; "He was a dapper gentleman - always meticulous in his dress"; "He was quiet and steadfast in his support for the things he cared about." He is also survived by one sister and two brothers: Helen Fackrell, Bountiful; Richard C. (Elaine) Wood, St. George; and Wilson C. (Valerie) Wood, Lehi. John is survived by his wife Kathryn; his children Rae Ann (Brent) Harrison, Denver, CO; John W. Wood, Oakland, CA; Craig W. (Debbie) Wood, Tucson, AZ; Linda Kaye (Alan) Wiese, Ogden, UT; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren in Colorado, California, Arizona and Utah. He is also survived by a sister, Helen Fackrell, Bountiful; brother, Richard C. (Elaine) Wood, St. George and Wilson C. (Valerie) Wood, Lehi. The family wishes to express their appreciation and thanks to the wonderful staff of CNS Hospice. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84401. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Graveside service and Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr., Salt Lake City, on Saturday at 3 p.m. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 8/4/2005 - 8/6/2005.