OBITS: Deseret News 18 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 Allen, Grace Brady Grace Brady Allen 12/30/13 ~ 08/16/05 Grace Brady Allen, 91, passed away Aug.16, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on December 30, 1913, to Mary Zilpha Bateman Brady and Silas Lindsay Brady. She graduated from East High. Grace married Earl Allen in 1938; together they had five children, and later divorced. She worked as a comptometer operator at Mountain Bell Telephone Company, and was the bookkeeper at Peerless Laundry for many years. Grace truly loved spending time w/her family. They were the greatest joy in her life. She is Survived by children; Douglas Earl Allen, Kathleen Hughes, and Mel (Kathy) Allen, Sisters; Hazel Kevitch, and Eris B. (Eugene) Black. Grandchildren; Niccole Allen, Aimee Hughes Hill, Angela Hughes Welty, Kelly Shea Hughes, Michelle Lindsay Allen, Michael Lamont Allen. Her great grandchildren are; Tyler and Whitney Allen, Jake and Lauren Hill, MacKenzie and Kaden Welty, Landon Hughes and soon to be born Isabella Allen, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother and father, daughters; baby Shirlee, and Patricia, brother Lynn Brady and sister Mary Brady Engman. Graveside services will be August 20, 2005 at 2:00 pm at Sandy City Cemetery. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to service at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East. Condolences can be made at www.celebratinglife-ut.com Published in the Deseret News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Beeley, Flora S. Flora S. Beeley Great Sense of Humor Flora S. Beeley died of natural causes on Monday, August 15, 2005, in St Mark's Hospital, Salt Lake City. Her husband, Stephen J. Beeley, preceded her in death in 1998. Flo was 82 years old and lived in the Salt Lake area all her life. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Adine (Dee) Chipman; her son Micheal G. (and Karen) Beeley and her daughter Patricia B. Ronneburg; her granddaughters Nicole (and Mark) Lengel and Monique Beeley; and her great-granddaughters Lauren and Maegan Lengel. Flo graduated from East High School and the University of Utah where she was better known as "Flashy Flo from Kokomo." While raising her family, she completed her schooling and went on to teach Grades 1-4 for 15 years in the Davis County School District. She won numerous awards for her excellence in teaching elementary school students and was a member of the honorary society, Delta Kappa Gamma. Flo was quite the athlete: she taught swimming in the summer between school sessions and enjoyed tennis, golf, boating, water skiing, and bowling with her good friends in the Goof Balls Bowling League. She was an avid photographer and scrap booker; loved to play cards; sang with the Stewart Singers; loved her many cats and dogs; and published a joke book. Flo was an accomplished painter and prolific needle crafter. Her ribbon winning crocheted afghans will warm us now that she is gone. Her favorite activity was spending time with her many friends-old and new-and her family. All of us will miss her sunny smile and her outrageous sense of humor, but we will know that in passing, she believed that she would regain the many things that she lost these last few years: her sight, her memory, her vigor. Friends may visit the family at 10:30AM Friday, August 19, at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. In keeping with Flo's wishes, a brief funeral service will be held at 11 AM at Larkin. Interment will follow immediately at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Note: if friends wish to remember Flo with something other than flowers, please contact The ARC of Utah at 155 South 300 West, SLC, 84101. Published in the Deseret News from 8/17/2005 - 8/19/2005. Bullen, Richard H. Richard H. Bullen 1919 ~ 2005 Richard H. Bullen passed away on July 18, 2005, of congestive heart failure, having wondrously and with singular grace survived several years of failing health. Beloved and loving husband of Anne Marie; devoted father of Richard and Thomas; grandfather of Valerie, Georgia, Juliana and Richard. Born May 9, 1919, in Logan, Utah, son of Vivian and Asa Bullen. Dick Bullen graduated from Utah State University 1939, received an MBA from Harvard Business School, and served in the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps in World War II. He enjoyed a long and successful career with IBM, joining the company as a salesman in 1945 and leaving 27 years later as Senior Vice President. He later served for many years on the boards of the Upjohn Company and Alaska Interstate and was a trustee of Lenox Hill Hospital. Dick Bullen was typical of men from an era often referred to as ''The Greatest Generation'' and exhibited their characteristic qualities of integrity, courage, optimism, and generosity. He was modest about his successes and never embittered by his setbacks. He will be profoundly missed by his many friends and loving family. A memorial service will be held on Monday August 22 1p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 316 E. 88th St., New York City, (212) 289-4100. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Waterford School, 1480 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT. 84093. Published in the Deseret News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Bunkall, Gary K. Gary K. Bunkall 1940-2005 Our beloved brother and uncle passed away suddenly Tuesday, August. 16, 2005. He will always be remembered for his sweet spirit and unfailing humor. Gary was born Aug. 24, 1940 to Ada S. and Thomas Bunkall. He served for six years in the Utah National Guard during the Vietnam conflict. He retired from the VA Hospital after working there for many years. Gary loved the LDS Church serving in numerous positions including a mission to Guatemala. He is survived by his brother, Tom M. (Marge) Bunkall; niece Carlene (Bill) Opheikens and numerous other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; sisters Mae (Alfred) Jensen, Elaine (Norman) Brown, Myrna (Gaylene) Bunkall and Darlene (Carl) Templin. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the Union Park 2nd Ward 7500 So. 700 E. Friends may call at the church Thursday evening from 6-8 P.M. and Friday 1 hour prior to the services. Interment Midvale Cemetery. Funeral Directors Broomhead Funeral Home. The Family expresses gratitude to staff and friends at the Atria and Sandy Regional Centers and at the Qquirrh Dialysis Center. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Casselbury, Norma Louise Swallow Newbould Norma Louise Swallow Newbould Casselbury 1923 - 2005 Norma Louise Swallow Newbould Casselbury passed away on August 17, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born on June 24, 1923 in Pocatello, Idaho to Alta Robinson and George Beeston Swallow. She married Ray Elmer Newbould on May 31, 1942. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Ray passed away in 1983. Norma was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church positions. She married Clifford Martin Casselbury February 24, 1990 in Murray, Utah. He passed away in 2002. She is survived by her children, Dan R. Newbould (Barbara); Ronald Paul Newbould (Jean); and Cindy Davey (Bruce); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her brother James C. Swallow, Pocatello, ID; her sisters, Bernice Clark (Stephen), Pocatello, ID; and Leah Rudd (Garth), Denver, CO. She was preceded in death by her brothers, George L. Swallow and Ray Swallow. The family wishes to thank everyone from Vista Care and the Life Care Center for the loving care they provided to Norma. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, where friends may call Friday evening from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10:00- 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Christensen, Emma Hope Cottom Emma Hope Cottom Christensen Will be missed LAYTON - An angel was called home to her Father in Heaven, where her beloved husband, Jim, parents, William and Emma Elizabeth Ockey Cottom, two sisters, Zelma and Ona, and a brother, Warlo, waited with open arms to greet her. While the heavens wept with joy, those left behind wept with sorrow as she will be greatly missed. She passed away peacefully at the wonderful and loving Country Gardens Home in Layton. To all of you, a big thanks, and may God bless you all. She was born in Nephi, Utah, lived most of her young life in Richfield, and moved to Park City at the age of 12. She moved to Salt Lake City, where she worked for the Utah State Tax Commission until she retired. Seven years ago she moved to Layton. She is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Blackwell of St. George; many nephews and nieces; and many loving friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Country Gardens Home in Layton. Funeral Services will be Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Valleyview 4th Ward LDS Chapel, 789 Wasatch Dr., Layton. Family and friends may call at the Myers Mortuary, 250 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, on Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. and Friday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Park City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Conover, Eva W. "Grandma Eva" Eva W. Conover "Grandma Eva" HUNTINGTON, UT -Eva Aleen Westover Conover, age 96, died peacefully in Sandy, Aug. 16, 2005. She was born in Huntington, Utah, November 2, 1908, to George and Alice Westover. She married Harry Conver of Ferron, Utah, May 18, 1933, in the Manti Temple. Eva led a full life of activity and service to her family, community, county, church and State. She graduated from the University of Utah and began her teaching career in Ferron, teaching grades 1 thru 12. Eva loved learning and was continually studying and writing, publishing many short stories in the Salt Lake Tribune, her family's histories, and several books. She also wrote and directed many community and school plays. She was a leader throughout her life, instrumental in developing and beautifying Ferron City parks and cemetery, in getting the telephone into Emery County, obtaining electric power for Ferron Canyon, organizing many social and service groups. She was active in the Democratic party serving as Democratic Chairwoman and serving two terms in the State Legislature working hard to secure the power plants in Castle Dale and Huntington. Eva and her husband were fortunate to travel to Egypt, representing the Farmers and World Affairs Good Will Exchange Program. She was listed in Who's Who of America, was chairman of Emery County's Cancer Society and started the Castle Valley Historical Society, serving as the charter president. Eva was active in the LDS Church, serving in many positions, including Gospel Doctrine instructor, Relief Society teacher for 30 years and Stake Gleaner Leader. She is survived by her three children Carolyn (Jack) Lewis, George (Florence) Conover, Linda (Gordon) Staker, 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and sister Roxie Nelson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters Zena Westover, Caroline Bott, Lina Walker and brother Elden Westover. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Ferron, Millsite Ward, LDS Chapel, 2nd No. State Street. A viewing will be Friday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary, 710 No. Center Street, Castle Dale, and also 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial, Ferron Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Cremer, Donald H. Donald H. Cremer 1923 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Donald Henry Cremer, passed away on August 15 following complications after surgery. Born May 20, 1923 in Baker, Montana to Charles Aloysious and Emma Regina Nockles Cremer. Married Hoyland "Simi" Simison, the mother of his three children, June 23, 1951 in Salt Lake City, she preceded him in death Nov. 5, 1993. Married Patricia Sisemore on Feb. 16, 1996. Survived by his wife; son, Don Hoyland (Maryanne); daughters, Catherine Cremer Jones (Dennis), and Carol Lynn Cremer; three grandchildren, Brandi Rae Cremer, Carianne Hoyland Jones, Caitlyn Aimee Jones; step-children, Thomas Adams, Diana Gibbons, Pamela McEwan (Mark), Rick Adams (Lori), Julie Conde (Don), and several step-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II and retired from the United States Postal Service in 1980. An accomplished musician, he instilled the love of music in his children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his memory to Hospice of Salt Lake. Memorial services will be held Saturday morning, August 20th at 10 o'clock at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary Chapel, 1950 E. 10600 So., Sandy. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment in Larkin Sunset Gardens. Published in the Deseret News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Dangerfield, A. Dean A. Dean Dangerfield 1924 ~ 2005 A faithful servant A. Dean Dangerfield slipped suddenly, yet peacefully from his mortal existence on August 15, 2005, from causes incident to age. He was 81. His remarkable life began in Provo on January 20, 1924, as the second child and only son of Mary Beatrice Fowers and Alma M. Dangerfield. He attended Parker Elementary School, Farrer Junior High School, and Provo High School where he graduated in 1942. He was awarded a Salt Lake Tribune scholarship to Brigham Young University where he enrolled in the US Naval Reserve as a freshman. He was eventually assigned to the University of New Mexico officer training V-12 program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, reporting for duty July 1, 1943. While there, he met his bride, Carol Aileen Davis of Albuquerque. They were married on Valentine's Day, 1945, in Houston, Texas. After receiving his commission as an Ensign at the University of Notre Dame and serving a tour of duty in the South Pacific, he returned to have their marriage solemnized on June 21, 1946, for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After World War II, they made a home in Provo where he returned to BYU to finish his Chemical Engineering degree in 1947. This dedicated husband and father went about building a loving home in which the principles of eternal happiness were not only taught, but also lived. As he started his family, he continued his service to his country as Commanding Officer of the Electronic Units of the Provo Naval Reserve and also the Salt Lake Unit for many years and was the Mobilization officer for the Western States. Commander Dangerfield eventually retired after many years of military service. He began his career as a Chemical Engineer in the fluorine research lab for US Steel. After 20 years service there, he accepted a position in the research lab for Kennecott Copper on the University of Utah campus and later retiring after 20 years as a Quality Control Supervisor at Kennecott's concentrator in Magna. His church service reflected his dedication and love for the Lord. For 19 years he was either a ward or stake clerk in the Provo Utah East Stake. He cherished the opportunity to serve for six years as bishop of the BYU 38th Ward and later as the First Counselor in the Provo Utah East Stake Presidency. He leaves a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to those he loved to serve. He never complained, always encouraged, and taught with love. His son, David Richard Dangerfield, who preceded him in death along with his parents and other cherished friends, greeted him at the veil. He is survived by his wife, Carol Davis Dangerfield (Orem), his two sisters, Norma Dangerfield Marrott and Elaine Dangerfield Reynolds (both of Orem), his children DeeAnn Dangerfield (and Stephen) Stone of Provo, James (and Ruth) Dangerfield of Cedar Hills, Daughter-in-law Pamela Dangerfield of Lubbock, Texas, Bryan (and Laura) Dangerfield of Cedar City, Bart (and Ruthie) Dangerfield of Allen, Texas, 27 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street in Provo this Friday evening, August 19, from 6-8 p.m. Another viewing will be held from 9 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, prior to the funeral service, which will begin at 11 a.m. at the Provo Utah East Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 667 North 600 East in Provo. Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Edgemont immediately following the funeral service. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Dickerson, Erma B. Erma B. Dickerson 1910 ~ 2005 Erma Bernice Rupp Dickerson passed away on Aug. 13, 2005. She was born Aug. 24, 1910 to Amy Louise Sandberg and Joseph Minor Rupp in Grantsville, Utah. She married Ralph Julian Dickerson Nov. 6, 1934. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Funeral services will be held on Sat. Aug. 20th at 1 p.m. in the Grantsville 5th Ward 115 East Cherry St. Friends may call at the church from 11:30-12:45 prior to the service. Interment in the Grantsville Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Frame Mecham, Janet Janet Frame Mecham 1912 ~ 2005 Janet Frame Mecham, 93, loving and devoted wife and mother, slipped quietly away from this life on August 13, 2005. She was born in Taylorsville, Utah on July 10, 1912, the last of seven children to Archibald Frame Jr. and Minnie Webster Frame. She attended Plymouth Elementary, Plymouth Junior High school, LDS High School and graduated from Granite High School and Quish School of Beauty & Culture. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with a strong testimony of her Savior. She married her eternal sweetheart, Leonidas DeVon Mecham, on April 28, 1932 in the Salt Lake Temple and they were honored on their fiftieth anniversary in 1982. In addition to DeVon's first son, their marriage was blessed with three more sons. After the boys were grown, she worked at the administrative offices of Deseret Book for 22 years and she often remembered the people she met there with great fondness. She gladly served in many church callings, most of which allowed her to share her love of music - her first calling at the tender age of 10 as a Primary pianist. She loved to sing, play the piano and organ, and could do so by sight and ear. She excelled at writing poetry, and over the years displayed her unique sense of humor with her pen. Janet was adept with her hands and sewed and embroidered many items. She enjoyed genealogy and spent years compiling pictures and histories for publication. She was a woman with great strength of character which enabled her to be a two-time cancer survivor. Most of all, Janet loved her family and considered them her most precious jewels. She was admired, loved and respected, and she will be missed. She was preceded in death by her loving husband 22 years earlier, by her parents and all her siblings. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Ralph and Barbara of Potomac, Maryland; Paul and Joan, Alan and Ann, DeVon and JoAnn, all of Salt Lake City; 29 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fairmont Ward Chapel, 2465 South 800 East, Salt Lake City. Friends and family may call Friday night 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. and Saturday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Family suggests any contributions be made to LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund. Published in the Deseret News from 8/17/2005 - 8/19/2005. Greenwood, Ruth Olive Rutan Ruth Olive Rutan Greenwood 1906 ~ 2005 Ruth Olive Greenwood, 98, died Aug. 16, 2005 in Tooele, Utah. Born Oct. 23, 1906 in Kansas City, MO to Wright Samuel and Martha Evelyn Cosby Rutan. She married Harvey Greenwood on May 30, 1934. She was a foster grandparent for 15 years. Survived by two daughters: Charlotte (Ray) Mulder and Nicki Luceal Ewell, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Harvey, two children Evelyn and Larry Greenwood, two grandsons, Brett Cowley and Jared Ewell. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug 20 at 12 noon in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary Chapel, 49 East 100 North, American Fork. Viewing from 11-11:50 a.m. prior to the services. Burial in American Fork Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Jepsen, Calvin Dee Calvin Dee Jepsen 1949 - 2005 Calvin Dee Jepsen 56 passed away Aug. 13, 2005 of natural causes. He was born on February 10th 1949 in Ogden Utah to Cedric and Melva Ellis Jepsen. He graduated from Roy High School. Dad was a gifted musician with a voice of an angel. He was the lead singer and bass guitar player for the well known group Purple Haze throughout the 60's and 70's He then pursued a career in the Automobile business. He loved to go fishing with his buddy Terry and his trips to Wendover for breakfast. He is survived by two daughters, Callie (Travis) Salt Lake City, and Marlee Jo (Yanni) Las Vegas, NV. granddaughter Alexis, sister Connie (John), brother Thayne and two step children Jason and Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his Parents. Dad we will miss you, you will be in our thoughts daily and in our hearts forever. There will be a gathering in mid September 2005 in honor of dad. Condolences accepted by email cdjrmb@yahoo.com or 6904 S. 855 E. Midvale, UT 84047. A special thanks to Caresource Hospice for the care and dignity they provided to prepare dad for his next journey. Published in the Deseret News from 8/18/2005 - 8/19/2005. Perry, Angelina Felice Angelina Felice Perry "Angie" Angelina Felice Perry, age 70, passed away on August 14, 2005. Born May 6, 1935 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Pete and Fanny Mastrini Felice. Married her life partner Orrin Perry on June 26, 1954. Survived by her husband; children: Betty Perry Veenendaal, Clyde Perry and Kenneth Perry; grandchildren: Pepsi Fox, Tassi Veenendaal, Chasity Sedono and Duane Perry; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents and six siblings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 19, and 10 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier, 4501 West 5215 South. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, August 18, from 5-7 p.m. at the church where there will be a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also visit one hour prior to mass. Interment, Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to attend a gathering to celebrate her life on Friday after the burial at the church. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. Published in the Deseret News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Pike, David Stanley David Stanley Pike 10/24/39 ~ 8/14/05 Survived by his wife Sarita Pike; son Jason Pike; and daughter Lajet Holbrook. Preceded in death by son Tyson Pike. Funeral services will be held in Tooele at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, on Friday, August 19th. Viewing at 11:30 am and funeral service at 1 pm. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Siegel, Dal Dal Siegel 1909 ~ 2005 Dal Siegel, prominent civic leader, passed away August 16, 2005, at his home. He was born March 19, 1909 in Salt Lake City to Bertha and Israel Siegel. He attended East High and graduated cum laude from the University of Utah where he received the highest rank in ROTC. Beloved for his wit, wisdom, patience, care giving, humility, compassion, and kindness, Dal remained a role model throughout his life giving of himself to family, friends and community. He was a talented writer, editor, and mentor. Dal married his sweetheart Cecelia Cohne July 4, 1933, in Salt Lake where they celebrated 66 blessed years together prior to her death. A true example of The Greatest Generation, Dal served in the Army during World War II retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Dal returned from the war to continue a half century of running the family business, first with his brothers, and then with his son, Gordon. Dal spent a lifetime volunteering in his community. His deep commitment to others is expressed in his motto: "Draw from the past, live in the present, and work for the future." He held presidencies in Salt Lake Chapter of B'nai B'rith Men, Congregation Montifiore, United Jewish Council, U of U Class of '29 alums, and as the first president and driving force to build the James L. White Jewish Community. He was vice president of District 4 B'nai B'rith Men, a national ADL commissioner, and chairman of several Israel Bond Drives. His walls reflect his outstanding service with many awards of merit including Emeritus Merit of Honor from the U of U as an outstanding alum. Heartfelt thanks go to the many gentle and loving caregivers who have helped Dal. Family meant everything to Dal. Survivors include his loving companion, Louise Blomquist, son, Gordon (Geri) Siegel, daughter, Linda Carney, grandchildren Catherine (Kevin) Siegel-Gillars, Steven (Vicki) Siegel, Nancy (Arielle) Siegel, Melissa (Jeremy) Ryan, Mark (Carly) Carney, great grandchildren Tammi, Isaac, Jacob, Bryce, Cade and Jenna, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Evans and Early, noon, Friday August 19th. Interment at B'nai Israel Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Squires, Lila Josephine Daines Lila Josephine Daines Squires 1909 ~ 2005 Lila Josephine Daines Squires, 95, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2005. Lila was born October 20, 1909 in Hyde Park, Utah. She was the youngest of six children born to Tracy Gibson and George Seamons Daines. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood with her three sisters (Mildred, Florence and Phoebe) and two brothers (Homer and Harold). Lila cherished riding her favorite horse "Old Snip" in the fields of Cache Valley. At an early age, Lila demonstrated remarkable poetic talents. She began reciting poetry to her parents at the age of three, and by the age of seven she was writing poems for her family. Lila wrote and published over 300 poems and was the recipient of many regional and national awards. Lila graduated from North Cache High School and LDS Business College. Lila met the love of her life, Rulon Ballif Squires, while working at Thatcher Brothers Bank in Logan. They were married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on September 2, 1931. They made their home in Logan and became the parents of four children. Rulon's position with First Security Bank required a move to Salt Lake City and they purchased a home in the East Millcreek area. Their beautiful yard and flowers were the envy of neighbors and friends. Lila's poetic talents flourished while in the East Millcreek Fourth Ward. She wrote roadshows and plays as well as birthday poems for the Relief Society sisters. Lila took organ lessons from her son Norman and became a talented organist. She shared her musical talents by playing for the Primary and Relief Society until the age of 89. Lila held many positions in the LDS Church, and took great pleasure in serving as an organist at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. In 1982 Lila's beloved husband Rulon passed away. She continued to reside in East Millcreek until 1999 when she moved to the Legacy Retirement Residence and later to Legacy House. While at Legacy, Lila continued sharing her poetic talents and made many friends. Lila is survived by her children: Richard (JoAnn) of Dallas TX; Norman (Dorene) currently serving the LDS Church in Jerusalem; Linda Eldredge (Ken) of Lacey WA; and Brent (Melanie) of Sandy. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Lila was very proud of the many accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers. The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the medical staff and caregivers at Legacy House, Cottonwood Hospital and the Crosslands Care Center. We are grateful for their compassionate and skilled care. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2005 at 12 noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday and from 10:45-11:45 a.m. on Friday. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Watts, Ivan J. Ivan J Watts 1927 ~ 2005 "Saying goodbye is hard to do. Be loving, be kind, be true. Put your arms around each other. Stay together. Love your mother and take care of each other." Ivan J Watts, a man we love and adore, passed peacefully from this life into his Savior's arms, in the early morning hours of August 16, 2005. Ivan was born March 4, 1927 in Kanosh, Utah, the oldest son of Wilford William Watts and Thrella Christensen Watts. Ivan married Olive Hansen for time and all eternity in the Manti temple on January 2, 1952. Ivan loved the gospel of Jesus Christ and his country. He served both honorably as a missionary in the North Central States and as a soldier in Korea. Ivan was educated in the traditional sense, earning degrees from the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and a Master's Degree from Golden State University; although, the education he treasured most came from the mountains, the desert, from everything his Heavenly Father created. Ivan had a gift for understanding and caring for animals. Throughout his lifetime, he shared this love with everyone, particularly his children and grandchildren. With Ivan, trips through the outdoors - although not always safe - were always a "Watts Adventure!" Ivan devoted his life to his family and taught them all of the things that he loved: ranching, camping, horseback riding, fishing, scouting, gardening, teaching, and above all, a love for his Savior, Jesus Christ. Ivan loved life and the opportunities it afforded him. He was an accomplished rancher and educator, and worked for the BLM and the United States Air Force. After retiring, Ivan worked as a supervisor at the Delta Center. First and foremost, however, Ivan was the last of the old-time cowboys. Ivan is survived by his devoted companion, Olive; four children: James, Thrella (Alex), Bryan, Maurice (Jan). Six grandchildren: Kimberly, Jarica, Alexis, Luke, Landen, Raquel, and one great-grandchild, Case; brothers and sisters: Gloria, Marilyn, Wanda, ReVon, Raymon, and Douglas. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at the Little Cottonwood Sixth Ward (Brownstone Chapel), 6410 South 725 East. Friends and family are invited to call Thursday, August 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, and Friday, August 19 from 11:00-11:45 a.m. at the church. "I will end by bearing my testimony. I know the Church is true and that families can be together forever. I wouldn't have changed one moment of the past. It has been so beautiful and full of love." Published in the Deseret News from 8/17/2005 - 8/18/2005. Wignall, Grace Mary Grace Mary Wignall 1929 ~ 2005 Mary Wignall returned back to her Heavenly Father on August 15, 2005, following an 18-month courageous battle after a stroke. She was born on June 16, 1929, to George and Grace Rosenbusch in San Antonio, Texas, and was the fourth of five children. Mary graduated from San Antonio High School and then moved to Oakland, California, where she married her eternal mate, Bill Wignall from Payson, Utah, on March 12, 1950. In 1955, she joined the LDS church; in 1961 Mary and Bill were sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent many happy years raising their four children. Mary dedicated her life to serving others. For seventeen years, she loved teaching the Young Women and also enjoyed teaching Spiritual Living in Relief Society. Mary and Bill worked together in the Oakland Temple for sixteen years. Mary was devoted to genealogy, and in taking care of her elderly relatives. She enjoyed gardening, entertaining, cross country skiing, and all aspects of homemaking. Mary loved camping with family and friends, and being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Bill Wignall, four children: Bill Jr. (Kylei), Diane Bahme (John), Steve (Sharon), and Sandy Ratto (Mark); her three brothers: John, Robert, and Paul; her sister Ruth Ann Thieme; her 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2005, in the Edgemont Ward Chapel, 3500 North 180 East, Provo. A viewing will be held for family and friends on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be held in East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005. Winward, Emma Lucy Gardiner Emma Lucy Gardiner Winward "Loving Mother" Our sweet mother, grandmother, and sister, Emma, age 93, died peacefully at her daughters home on Monday, August 15, 2005. Emma was born July 24, 1912, the oldest of five children to Lucy Toes and Lewis S. Gardiner. She married Lee Winward on her 18th birthday, July 24, 1930. Lee died on April 9, 1957. Emma is survived by her only daughter: Donna W. Judd; her grandchildren: Pattie (Charles) Hayes, Kenneth Judd, and Michelle (Wade) Rushton, all of Vernal, UT; a brother Frank L. (Barbara), Gardiner, of Salt Lake City; sisters: Amy Pope (Emil) Johnstun, of Vernal, and Mable Goodrich of Tooele, UT. She had 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister Florence, son in law Frank H. Judd, and a grandson-in-law, Clay R. Stewart. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Vernal 2nd ward chapel (200 East 600 South). Friends may call on Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. and on Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the chapel. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park under direction of the Spafford Funeral Home. Published in the Deseret News on 8/18/2005.