OBITS: Deseret News 31 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 Armstrong, Edward G. "Ted" Edward G. (Ted) Armstrong 1917 ~ 2005 Born in Birmingham, England on 26 May 1917 to Samuel Grigg and Sarah Hatfield Armstrong, Ted was finally released from this life on 25 August 2005 after five long years of battling Alzheimer's disease and then several strokes. Up to the end, Ted was happy and a friend to all. At age 24 Ted was converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after seeing the film "Brigham Young" and then being befriended by a former schoolteacher. His testimony never wavered. On 20 May 1944 he married Doris Peacock in Birmingham. In December 1946 they immigrated to this country, sponsored by President Hugh B. Brown and arriving in Provo on Christmas Day of that year. On 14 February 1947 their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple with President Ezra Taft Benson officiating. Scouting played a big role in Ted's life. In England he led a Troop of 30 boys, only one of whom was a member of the LDS Church. His Troop and their bugle band became well known in the British Mission. After arriving in the U.S., Ted was again called as the scoutmaster, first in the Arbor Ward of the Temple View Stake and then in the Garden Heights Ward of the East Millcreek Stake where he served for many years with a troop that grew to 65 boys and was listed as the best troop in the nation. In addition to being scoutmaster, he served as Executive Secretary to five bishops and as a counselor in the bishopric in a student Ward of the University of Utah. Ted spent his career as an institutional-food salesman, making many friends along the way. After retirement he and his wife served an 18-month mission in the England London South Mission where Ted was the accountant and Doris served as secretary to the Mission President. Ted is survived by his wife, two children: Deanne (David) Curtis of Salt Lake City and Bryan of Denver, Colorado; four granddaughters, Cassell, Ellen, Emily and Debbie; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Constance (England), Phyllis (England) and Gladys (Canada). He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Walter and Charles, both England. The family expresses sincere thanks and appreciation to the caregivers and staff of Silverado Alzheimer's Facility and Hospice. Their kindness, compassion, and care were a joy to behold. Thank you one and all. You became dear friends to the family and it was very evident that Ted was well loved and cared for and died happy. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 1 September 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilford Stake Center, 1765 East 3080 South. Friends may call Wednesday evening, 31 August 2005 at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. one hour prior to services at the church. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Avery, Robert E. Robert E. Avery 1924 ~ 2005 Bob began life in Pasco, Washington on October 21, 1924. He was born to Adelbert Henry and Violet Gean Avery. The youngest of seven, Bob graduated Pasco High School and went on to University of Florida. While attending University, Bob was called to duty in the Air Corps as a World War II bombardier navigator. Upon his return Bob married his high school sweetheart Joyce L. Perry and became the proud father of two daughters, Bobbie Jo and Becky. Bob began his career in business and after moving to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1967 he founded General Distributing Company with a workforce of only 10. Bob's skill and keen business sense led his company to become one of the top distributors of Anhueser Busch products. He remained in the top 1% of distributors until his retirement in 1998. Bob's most cherished honor was becoming one of the original five Anheuser Busch Ambassadors. He was greatly admired and respected by his fellow distributors. General Distributing has now been handed to his daughters and employs over 100 people. In September of 1993 Bob married Suzanne Wade. Together they traveled the world, constructed new homes and spoiled, loved and catered to Frisco, Diego and Taz, their three impossible poodles. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife Suzanne, her daughters Michelle! Watkins and husband Rob and Stephanie Parrish and husband Terry, their children Ariana, Gabreilla, and Alexandria. Bob's daughter Becky Brennan and fiance Glen Hill, grandson Michael Brennan and wife Lisa, their children Robbie and Taylor, granddaughter Kim Zweber and husband Andy, their children Alyssa and Sydney, grandson Jay Avery and fiance Reanna Dineen, sister Helen Parkinson and brother Don Avery and wife Lois, cousins Phil Craig, Barb Peterson and husband Steve, and Lori Craig. He is preceded in death by his daughter Barbara Jo Tyacke. Bob was a 32 degree Mason and Shriner. A most loving and generous husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Bob will be missed beyond comprehension by all who knew him. Services have been held. Arrangements were entrusted to Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Bezzant, Elaine Arla Peterson Elaine Arla Peterson Bezzant 1930 ~ 2005 Elaine Arla Peterson Bezzant, 93, of Orem, Utah, passed away August 30, 2005, after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis, heart failure and lung disease. Elaine was the daughter of Reed M. Peterson and Arla Stansfield. She was born in Fairview, Utah, on June 6, 1930. At the age of 6 years the family, consisting of her parents and her siblings; Ross, and twins, Leland and Leah; moved to San Bernardino, CA, where she grew up to young womanhood. She attended elementary and high school there, graduating from high school at age 16. She enrolled next in Brigham Young University and began studies leading eventually to a degree in speech pathology in 1952. At the university she met a young engineer, Robert Bezzant, and the two of them, after a year courtship, were married in October 1950 and sealed in the St. George Temple December 1950. Their first home was in a small USBR house trailer in the construction camp at the portal of the Duchesne tunnel, half way between Kamas and Mirror Lake in Utah. Bob was a shift engineer in the tunnel. In the spring the Utah National Guard 115th Engineer Battalion was called up for the Korean War. Bob was a 2nd Lt. in a company. They moved to Wisconsin's Camp McCoy to live for a year. Their first son, Bob Jr. was born there. Elaine practiced her speech pathology driving around the coulees from rural school to school, working with the children. Bob left for the Korean theater in May 1952 and Elaine returned to live near her parents in San Bernardino. When Bob returned in late 1952, they moved to an apartment in Alhambra, CA. After awhile they moved into a new tract home, in Monterey Park, CA. Elaine was pleased to be in the first home of her own and demonstrated her talent for home decoration, making a beautiful home. Son, Bill and daughter, Julianne, were born about this time. After a short time they moved to Alhambra, CA, to a new modern home they had built on the top of a hill overlooking the San Gabriel Valley. Bob was City Engineer in Alhambra by this time, necessitating the move. Again her house was a striking modernistic home with lots of color and forms. She practiced part time as a speech pathologist with Alhambra schools. Son Dan, daughters, Merilee and Jolene, were added to the family Elaine was active all this time in the Relief Society and in Primary. She served on the R.S. Board of East Los Angeles Stake and in the Primary in South Pasadena Ward. She also acquired a Masters Degree in her field by going nights to California State University at L.A. The family next moved to Hillsborough, CA, on the San Francisco Peninsula, when Bob changed jobs to be Public Works Director for San Mateo. The family lived there for the next 30 years. Elaine worked at remodeling the basic ranch style house Bob purchased into a nice home for the family. She began a 20 year career with San Mateo County Schools, teaching handicapped children speech abilities with their limited resources and enjoyed the rewarding feedback from her students. She often said, "I can't believe they pay me to do this work." The family built a summer home at Lake Almanor, near Mt. Lassen, where Elaine and the children lived in summer, swimming in the lake, doing crafts and hiking the mountains near by. Bob would come up on week ends and on vacation to join them. The primary kids she taught, and the young women friends of the kids, were invited up for a week also. As the children grew older and were self sufficient, Elaine would plan exotic vacations and journeys for she and Bob to take. She took Bob to Hawaii on a cruise first, then expanded to trips into Central and Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador and the Galapagos, the Scandinavian countries of her forbearers, Continental Europe, Italy, Greece, Crete, Rhodes, Turkey, Eastern Europe, Russia, Kathmandu, Tibet, Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia, Java, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands, India, East Africa, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, England, Ireland, Alaska, Canada, Brazil, Costa Rica, and the United States (in an R.V.). After they retired in 1990 they went on a 2 year journey around the world on a do it yourself basis. The kids were mortified at such scandalous actions of their parents. She was ever the curious and adventurous spirit. The art and cultural museums of the world were like a shopping list that had to be visited. The Louvre, the Prado, Rijkes Museum, Kroller-Muller, etc. Elaine was an artisan in her own rite. She made stained glass windows for the house, welded sculptures, won a Bay Area prize in photography and was an excellent cook and gardener. She treked through the jungles and the grasslands of the world to see and photograph the Highland Gorillas, Cape Buffalo, Orangutans, Lions, Rhinos, Cheetahs, Leopards, Giraffes and Elephants, the Tigers in the Game Parks in India, and over 350 different birds in India, Africa and the other countries of the world. A renaissance woman. Elaine leaves husband, Bob, children, Robert (Alice), Bill (Nieto), Julianne (Mark), Daniel (Susan), Merilee (Cliff), Jolene (Steve), 31 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Sharon 5th Ward Chapel, 6th South and 8th East, Orem, Friday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held one hour before the service in the Relief Society room of the chapel. Interment will be held in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Christensen, Ronald C. Ronald C. Christensen 1941 ~ 2005 Ronald C. Christensen, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away Aug. 28, 2005 due to complications of cancer. A graduate from South High School and U of U. He married Joanne Soderborg (Riddell) and later divorced. He is survived by his children Bryan, Lisa and Brett (Teri) Christensen, six grandchildren, father Calvin (Shirley), brother Vance (Linda) Christensen. A private ceremony will be held in his honor Fri., Sept. 2, 2005. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Daum, Shirley Mae Shirley Mae Daum 1925 ~ 2005 Shirley Mae Daum passed away August 27, 2005 in Anchorage, Alaska. She was born in Smithfield, UT to Julia Morse and Joseph Nilson on June 28, 1925. Shirley married Tony Niehen (later divorced), and Wayne Daum (deceased). Shirley spent many years as a waitress working at Rodeway Inn Cafe, Ramada Inn Restaurant, retiring from Little America Coffee Shop. She enjoyed many long-time relationships with friends and customers. She is survived by daughter Jackie, grandsons Michael and Tony, and great-granddaughter Amber of Florida; Becky (Jack) Larsen of Anchorage, Alaska; sister Joan Olson of Smithfield, UT; and brother Paul (Tamra) Nilson of Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by husband Wayne, son Bill Daum, grandson Matthew Daum and granddaughter Tina. Shirley requested that no services be held. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Dean, George Arthur George Arthur Dean 1927 ~ 2005 George A. Dean, our loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2005 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. George was born on December 16, 1927 in San Jose, California to Sam Dean and Sarah Seville. He grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from South High in 1946. Following his graduation from school, he served in the US Marine Corp. George married Jacqueline (Jacquie) Nuttall in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on May 5, 1948. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church, serving many positions and had a firm testimony of the Gospel of his Savior, Jesus Christ. He enjoyed his lifetime career in the grocery industry serving many of those years with Albertsons. Throughout his life, George had many wonderful experiences traveling with his friends and family. George is survived by his wife, Jacquie, sons David (Melody), Boise, Idaho; R. Brent (Joan), Pinedale, Wyoming; and Mark, Salt Lake City. He is also survived by his five beautiful granddaughters, Tiffany, Holly (Alan), Jennifer, Casey and Kelsi. George's children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. "Thank you George for being such a great husband, father and grandfather. You have been such a wonderful example of strength, integrity, compassion and love to us all. We have so many beautiful memories of what a great family should be. Your sense of humor has helped us get through tough times and has made happy times even better. You have created an incredible sense of family unity by teaching us to enjoy the great outdoors through our fishing, hunting and camping experiences. You have left us with treasured memories that we will cherish and remember each and every day of our lives." "The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of immortality" ---John Quincy Adams (1767-1848). Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at the Mount Olympus 2nd Ward, 3862 E. Oakview Dr. (4275 South). Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior at the Ward. The family would like to thank their wonderful friends and neighbors for all their love and support. They would especially like to thank the Huntsman Center staff and the Care Source Hospice staff for their gentle, loving care as well as the daily home care of Miriam Green and Sean O'Donnell. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Huntsman Center or CareSource Hospice. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Fischer, Caydin Matthew Caydin Matthew Fischer "Buddies" Caydin Matthew Fischer returned home to the loving arms of his Heavenly parents to continue his eternal mission on August 28, 2005. He passed away from complications of a choking accident. Caydin was born on January 23, 2003 to Robert and Diana Fischer in Salt Lake City, Utah. Caydin is a fun loving, energetic boy who loved everyone and had a sweet spirit. He was always happy and had a way of making everyone feel happy and lighting up a room whenever he entered. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing with his family. He would wake and the first thing he'd say was "fishing?"! He also loved wrestling with his dad and playing with all his family and cousins. He was especially sweet and kind to his younger sister and will always be watching out for her. He was his mom's sweet little man and always had hugs and loves for her and everyone. He had a special relationship with all who knew him and he will be greatly missed by all. We love you "buddies" and can't wait for the time when we can hold you in our arms again! We know you are in a better place where you will watch over us, and you will be in our family for eternity! Survived by parents, Robert and Diana; sister, Eden; grandparents, Helmut and Shirley Fischer; Mark and Rachelle Dickey; great-grandparents, Richard and Judy Willits; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest LDS Stake Center, 8485 S. 1000 East. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. or the day of the service from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. All visitations will be held at the church. Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates. In lieu of flowers please make donations to America First Credit Union. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Foote, Thelma Bernice Axelrod Thelma Bernice Axelrod Foote Beloved Mother and Friend Our beloved mother, Thelma B. Foote, passed quickly and peacefully from this life August 27, 2005. Thelma was born to Jacob and Rose Axelrod on May 29, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York. She married Arnold L. Foote on May 6, 1945. This marriage was solemnized in the LDS Salt Lake Temple. She attended the University of Utah and Weber State College graduating with a degree in science. She retired from Cottonwood Hospital where she worked as a respiratory therapist. Mom was well known for her kindness and genuine love for others. Mom was a disabled veteran from World War II. She was an excellent cook and well known for her spaghetti. Mom spent her retirement years doing volunteer work, golfing and traveling with her husband and family which she dearly loved to do. Mom was born Jewish and lived an LDS life retaining her Jewish heritage in her heart her whole life. Mom was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Foote, daughter Nancy, parents Jacob and Rose Axelrod, brother Elliot J. Axelrod, niece Rhonda Romeo and her husband Vincent; mother and father-in-law Warren and Amanda Foote, brother-in-law Devon Foote, sisters-in-law Lois Andrew, Iown Jensen and Maureen Dupaix. She is survived by her children Elliot A. Foote, Rosanne (Allen) Johnson, Daniel (Jackie) Foote, grandchildren, Jeffrey Johnson, Jennifer Johnson and her fianc Morris Cox, Matthew Johnson, Melissa (Jeremy) Faulkner, Jennie Lee Hutchinson, great-grandson Dakota Faulkner. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Eleanor Axelrod, Melba (Dick) Morris, Betty Foote, brother-in- laws Odell (Helen) Foote, Lloyd (Ardine) Foote, Neldon Foote, Frances Dupaix and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, where friends may call from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Friends may also call at Elliot's home, 1855 Mojave Drive, Salt Lake City, Tuesday, August 30, 2005 in the evening. A gathering for family and friends in St. George will be hosted at Thelma's home on Sunday, September 4, 2005. In lieu of flowers mother has requested donations to Primary Children's Hospital. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Garn, Robert Michael Robert Michael Garn (Mike) 1949 ~ 2005 Mike Garn, our loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 peacefully in his sleep from a pulmonary embolism. He was born on October 13, 1949 in Tooele, Utah to Horace Sweeten Garn and Emmadean Jones Garn. He was married September 14, 1973 to his sweetheart, Tacy Christine Lives. He served four years in the United States Navy, including a tour in the Vietnam War. He was a hard working, loving companion, always lending a helping hand. Whether working on a car or on his "Honey-do" list. He loved camping, fishing, golfing and being with his family. Preceded in death by his mother, father, and baby daughter. Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Chris; children, Micah (Michelle), Tacy and Leslie; grandchildren, Jacob, Tori and Ashton; two brothers, Stephen (Linda) and Jay; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, where friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com; "We Love You and You Will Be Missed" Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Gough, Gale George Gale George Gough 12/29/24 ~ 8/28/05 Gale George Gough was born in Lehi, Utah to James W. Gough and Fern Hensen. Passed away at the home of his daughter in Murray. Dad served in the Navy during World War II. He married his sweetheart Gwen Ackerman Gough, Sept. 24, 1943; later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, Sept 7, 1979. Survived by his daughter, Sherry (Tom) Carlson of Bountiful; son, Blaine (Lynda) Gough of Draper; son, Brian (Terri) Gough of Selma, Oregon; daughter, Janet (Bert) Page of Murray; 26 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Udon (George - deceased) Turner. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Gwen; brother, James Ernest (Mildred) Gough; Nile (Vivian - deceased) Jeanne (living) Gough. We know they will welcome him with open arms. Our family would like to give a heart felt thanks to Hospice of Utah for all the many years of service they rendered. We love You! Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 at 12:00 noon in the Brookshire Ward Chapel, 1325 West 5500 South, Taylorsville. Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1950 East, Sandy, Utah and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Gundersen Jr., Orson Wilford Orson Wilford Gundersen Jr. 1911 ~ 2005 Orson Wilford Gundersen Jr. passed away Aug. 27, 2005. He was born July 17, 1911 in Salt Lake City, UT. to Orson Wilford and Ingeborg Terjsen Gundersen. He graduated from Granite High School where he was an all-state tackle on their state championship football team. He was also on the boxing and wrestling teams. He was all conference end for the Utah State Aggies football team. Member of the LDS Church and served a mission to Norway. Married Effie Hall Eddington June 29, 1938 in Salt Lake City, UT. He served for many years as stake and ward counselor in the Young Men's programs. Served on ward, stake, region, and area LDS athletic committees. Worked in family construction business and 27 years for Hercules Powder Co. He loved music and sang in quartets with his brothers and sang with his wife and children. He enjoyed sports and recreational dancing. Preceded in death by parents, sister, Dorothy Whitley; brother, Thomas Gundersen, and sister Mary. Survived by wife Effie; daughters Evelyn Confer, Bonnie Weber (David), Judy Harris (Douglas); sons Richard (Cherie), Brian (Barbara), and Kirk (Kris); 33 grandchildren; 40 great-grand-children; three great-great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Valley View 9th Ward, 1925 East Gundersen Lane (4101 So). Family and friends may call at the Holladay-Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 So. Highland Drive, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and at the ward Thursday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Holladay Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Hughes, Francis Bertram Francis Bertram Hughes 1911 ~ 2005 Francis Bertram Hughes peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on August 28, 2005 at age 94. He was born on February 11, 1911 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Frank Hughes and Frances Jackson Hughes. Married Mable (Mae) Preston in 1941 in New Westminster, BC, Canada. Marriage later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. A member of the LDS Church, Bert had many various callings during his lifetime, some of his favorites being word organist, host on Temple Square and a worker in the Salt Lake Temple. As WB7AMR he was an avid ham radio operator and spoke in voice and code to people from all over the world. Throughout his life he worked as a photographer, plumber and baker. He was retried from Dunford Bakeries in Salt Lake City. Survived by his wife, Mae, son Ron (Kris), daughter Sharon, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents. Many thanks to the caring kindnesses of the Vista Care hospice workers to Bert and his family during his final months and to the staff at Federal Heights Nursing home. Funeral services to be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 1:00 pm in the Wilford 2nd Ward, 3179 South Highland Dr. where friends and family may call from 10:30 to 12:30 prior to services. Interment at the Mountain View Memorial Cemetery 3115 East 7800 South. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Hutchinson, Ernest A. Ernest A. Hutchinson 1924 ~ 2005 Ernest Alpha Hutchinson, age 80, returned to his Heavenly Father on Aug. 29, 2005 in Salt Lake City, UT. He was born in Uva, WY on Dec. 11, 1924 to Ernest Emerson Hutchinson and Mary Elizabeth Neely. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-48. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii shortly after it was bombed. He married Guinevere Elizabeth Freeman on July 2, 1946. She died on May 20, 1959. He married Lorna Jean Spencer on May 1, 1964 later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked at W.H. Bintz Co. and for many years at Tooele Army Depot until he retired. Erney was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a Boy Scout District Commissioner in Montana. Erney enjoyed woodcarving, oil painting, gardening and genealogy. He got great pleasure from small things, such as feeding the ducks at Sugarhouse Park, working in his shop, and enjoying his yard. He loved his grandchildren and found great joy in them. He spent many happy hours with his grandchildren. He is survived by a son, Martin (Shelly), a daughter Sherri (David) Johnson and four grandchildren: Zachary and Emily Johnson, Heidi and Aaron Hutchinson, brothers: Eldon (Loyce) and Gary (Mary Ann). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2005 at the Edgehill 2nd Ward Chapel, 1889 S. 1700 E. in Salt Lake, with a viewing at 10 a.m. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. James, Rebecca Ann Gulbransen Parkin Rebecca Ann Gulbransen Parkin James 1941 ~ 2005 Born June 25, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert V. and Phyllis M. Gulbransen. Died August 21, 2005 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Rebecca was a career Civil Servant and a Sergeant Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. She retired in 2001. She is survived by her mother, sons, Michael Scott (Ean Lee) Parkin, David Neil (Maria) Parkin. Sisters Danna Jo Kruse, Jeanine Jensen, Shelley Frohm. six grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Friday 1 p.m. at the Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary 372 East 100 South. Interment Holladay Memorial Park 4900 Memory Lane (1990 East). Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Lopez, Diane Kay Diane Kay Lopez "Shining Example" Over the past 59 years Diane was a shining example of Christ-like service and love to all she met. For the majority of her life Diane suffered from various medical illnesses but instead of feeling sorry for herself she concentrated on helping others and blessing the lives of all she came in contact with. She will be sorely missed by family members and friends alike. Diane was born on February 24, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa. She later married the love of her life, Don Lopez, whom she has been happily married to for the past 42 years and to whom she is sealed to for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple. Together Diane and Don have four children and nine grandchildren. Diane's hobbies included: service, sewing, cooking and being a wonderful grandmother and mother. Survived by husband Don Lopez; daughters Tammy (Ken) Maikowski; Taunya (Bill) Morris; son Darren (Carrie) Lopez; daughter in-law DeeAnn Lopez; nine grandchildren; mother Pat Nageli; brother Mike (Kathy) Nageli; sister Patty (Lloyd) Smith; her faithful dog Ruby and countless friends, neighbors and loved ones. Preceded in death by brother Paul Greig; son Tony Lopez; and father Ray Nageli. The family would like to thank the many medical doctors and hospital staff who treated Diane including: Dr. Hogle, Dr. Harmon, Dr. Albo, Dr. Beck, Dr. Halvorsen, Dr. Mintz and Dr. McCusker. Your service, talent and prayers on behalf of Diane over the past 30 years will never be forgotten and will always be appreciated. Funeral service will be held Thursday September 1, 2005 at 12 noon at the LDS Memorial Ward located at 4251 S. 4800 W. West Valley City, UT. A viewing will be held on Wednesday August 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Valley View Funeral Home located at: 4335 W. 4100 S. West Valley City, UT and again on Thursday September 1, 2005 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the LDS Memorial Ward. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests that everyone perform one act of charitable service for someone in need. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Lubeck, Veda Erekson Veda Erekson Lubeck 1920 ~ 2005 Veda Erekson Lubeck passed away Aug. 27, 2005 from causes incident to age. She was born Oct. 3, 1920, in Kamas, Utah to Hugh Henry and Julia Margaret Smith Erekson. She was raised in Kamas Utah. Veda went to So. Summit High and graduated from So. High in 1938. She married Ted W. Lubeck May 2, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. Veda enjoyed making and dipping chocolates, dancing and many outdoor activities, she also enjoyed their pinochle and poor man's clubs. She is survived by husband of 64 years, Ted, one brother Jonas Erekson, two sons and their spouses, Carl and June Lubeck, Bruce and Karen Lubeck, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, two infant sons and two sisters. She will be cherished and missed forever. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept 1, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3402 Highland Dr., where friends may call Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Morzelewski, Wanda Woodard Wanda Woodard Morzelewski 1918 - 2005 Wanda Woodard Morzelewski passed from her mortal existence on August 29, 2005 in Logan, Utah due to complications related to aging. She was born to Alonzo (Lon) and Mary Jane Woodard on June 20, 1918 in Francis, Summit County, Utah. She had one brother, Earl, and two sisters, Ione Prescott and Wilma Gines Crystal, all who preceded her in death. Wanda married Charles A. Morzelewski in Salt Lake City on May 18, 1940; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They had four children, John (Nila); Tim (died in 1947), Julie (Greg) Robinson and Lonnie (Michael) Taylor. She was the grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Wanda was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all her life, holding positions in the Primary, Young Women's Organization and Relief Society. She and Charles served an extraction mission for nearly 10 years, converting German genealogy records to English in preparation for temple ordinances. She spent countless hours doing genealogy and temple work for family members who had preceded her in death. Wanda lived by the basic principles of the church, she loved everyone she knew, she served those in need, she comforted the ill and gave substance to the poor. She had a wonderful talent for crocheting, quilting and sewing and used those talents to make hundreds of items, including blankets, hats, gloves, scarves and other items for the needy. She loved to travel in the southwest and Mexico and as part of those trips took the opportunity to deliver clothing, sewing kits and health packets to the Indians and Mexicans in rural Mexico. She loved to help the poor and less fortunate. She was the model of a 'compassionate-servant.' Wanda and Charles enjoyed the out of doors and spending many hours in their garden and yard, traveling to various places of interest, fishing the lakes in Utah and supporting their children and grandchildren's sporting events. She loved simple foods, enjoyed the summer evenings with Charles watching the birds in their yard, having a good conversation with friends or relatives and most of all, she loved her family. In return we all loved her very much and will miss her dearly. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 in the Pebble Hills Chapel, 8735 So. Harvard Park Drive (1065 East), Sandy, UT, at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the Pebble Hills Chapel. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. The family would like to give many thanks to the employees of the Logan Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center and the Logan House for the caring service given to Wanda over the past eight month. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Rawson, Thora Porter Thora Porter Rawson Aunt Toddy Thora Porter Rawson, 99, passed away Aug. 30, 2005 at home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our Aunt Toddy was born Eva Thora Porter, Oct. 27, 1905 in Burton, Idaho to Eva Allanna Nichols and Aaron Benjamin Porter. She married Leland W. Rawson, Dec. 23, 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple. Thora left high school early, took a few business courses, then entered the work force to help support her four younger brothers and one sister. She supported two of her brothers and her sister on their missions, never complaining about her lost opportunities. She was a devoted member of the LDS Church. In her younger years she played the piano and organ for family , friends and church services. Aunt Toddy and Uncle Lee served a mission to England from 1947 to 1949. They served as ordinance workers in the Salt Lake Temple for years. Aunt Toddy was sweet, loving and compassionate. She had no guile. We think of her as our second mother. Survived by her brother Farr and her loving nieces and nephews: Lynn Burgon, Joan Jensen, Jean Pearson, Charlene Ohlson, Roger Porter, Susan Porter, Diane Sanders, Donna Porter, Bill Porter, Mary Bea Porter King and Jack Porter. Preceded in death by her sisters: Irene Porter and Rea Burgon, brothers: Osmer, Sarel and Don. Thank you, cousin Susan, for taking such loving care of Aunt Toddy for the past two and a half years. Funeral Services will be held Fri. Sept 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m., at the Foothill 6th Ward (2215 E. Roosevelt Ave.) Friends may call from 9:45-10:45 a.m., prior to the services. Interment will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guest book available at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Richards, Riley Joel In Memoriam Riley Joel Richards 12/15/79 ~ 8/31/01 It's been four years since you left us, yet it seems like only yesterday you were here with your one of a kind grin, just 'hanging out. You always had something funny to say to cheer me up with your quick sense of humor and your big heart. I miss you sitting in the rocking chair in my room having long talks together. I miss you playing your guitar non-stop Wow, were you a great musician! Thank-you for accepting me so openly and lovingly as your step-mom. I miss most of all hearing you call me MOM. I'm sorry I took being your mom for granted. Thank-you for being in my life and loving me unconditionally. You are forever in my heart. Till we meet again. Love Always, MOM (Shirley Ann) Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Rodgers, Albert F. Albert F. Rodgers "Curly" "Weeps" Albert F. Rodgers, 86, passed away on August 26, 2005, in Salt Lake City. Born November 14, 1918 to Dolph and Nora May Rodgers, the youngest of nine children. All his brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Graduated from West High School where he was a champion swimmer. Married Grace Oviatt on June 16, 1941, in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of four children - Sharon (John) Leasure, Tom Rodgers, Russell (Jackie) Rodgers and Gail (Leonard) Iversen. Albert served in the Navy in World War II and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 43 years. After retirement he was a crossing guard at Canyon Rim Elementary School, a job he loved. Dad was a generous, compassionate soul and will be missed by all his family and friends. He loved all animals, sports and gardening. Although his body wore out, his mind remained sharp and he remembered everyone he ever knew. Dad, we'll miss seeing you take your best friend Ozzie for a ride on your scooter. Survived by Grace, his wife of 64 years, his four children, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday evening, August 31, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East. At Dad's request, a graveside service for the immediate family will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2005. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 8/31/2005. Thompson, Fred Michael Fred Michael Thompson 1941 ~ 2005 Fred Michael Thompson, 64, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away August 26, 2005 in Thousand Oaks CA after complications from surgery. Born March 13, 1941. Fred was a long time resident of Salt Lake City, a West High graduate, University of Utah, Pi Kappa Alpha, member of the Utah National Guard and a pilot for Western and Delta Airlines for over 34 years. He married Irene Huerta in 1972 and is survived by her and two sons, Robert (Becky) Brentwood, Essex England; Daniel (Julie) Farmington, AR; five grandchildren, Noah, Sydney, Hope, Elliott and Sutter. He also leaves two brothers, David B, Salt Lake City; Donald J., Woodland Hills, CA; and a sister, Kathleen T. (Woodbury), Kirtland, OH. He is predeceased by his parents Burton M. and Bessie J. Thompson and brother Joel R. Services will be held Wednesday August 31, 2005 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 32165 Watergate Rd. Westlake Village, CA. Viewing at 10 a.m. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Vietti, John Antoni John Antoni Vietti 1921 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, John Antoni Vietti, age 84, passed away August 28, 2005 in West Valley City. Born January 28, 1921 in Marceline, Missouri, son of Antoni John and Margherita Catherine Savant Vietti. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Married Aloha Davis May 28, 1949 in Vernal, Utah; solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on March 9, 1973. John worked in the Gilsonite Mines in Bonanza, Utah. He moved to Salt Lake and worked for Atlas Copco. He then went to school to be a steel fabricator and worked at Utah Bit & Steel, Utah American Steel, and finally Aluma before retiring. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints whose favorite calling was that of Home Teacher. John is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Aloha; daughters, Margerite (Jim) Gollaher, Linda (Randy) Buttars; son, Brett (Allyson); grandchildren: Anthony, Patrick and Amanda Gollaher, Kimberly (Mark) Sweeney, Ryan, Justin, Sean (Tonya), Greg and Todd Buttars; great-grandson, Xander Buttars; brothers, Charles and Roy. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Harvest Park Ward, 3671 South Oldham (4180 West). Family and friends may visit Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and Friday at the church, 10 - 10:45 a.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Wayman, Faith Shelah Faith Shelah Wayman 7/29/05~8/29/05 Born to Paul and Belinda July 29, 2005. She joined Jesus and her brother, Ephriam on August 29, 2005 by heart failure. We thank God for the opportunity to love another beautiful soul. She will be missed by her siblings Alvin, John, Zebulun, Hope, Charity and Hannah. John:ch:4 We love him, because he first loved us. Beloved, if God so loved us. We ought also to love one another. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn South Valley Memorial Park, 13001 South 3600 West. The family will receive friends at a visitation Thursday afternoon prior to the service from 12:00 until 1:45 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn South Valley. Funeral Directors: Valley View Funeral Home. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Wells, Gregory Allen Gregory Allen Wells 1980 ~ 2005 On August 26, 2005, a very special spirit was called home. Gregory Allen Wells, 25-years-old, died following a freak accident Thursday evening. Greg was born March 14, 1980, in Tooele, Utah to Helen and (the late) Wayne H. Wells. The fourth son, brothers: Wayne W. (Kaylene), Richard L., and Jason L. (Amealia). He was a child full of love and concern; as he grew so did his love and concern for everyone. He loved to make people smile. He loved to sing, and would sing anytime, any place he felt like. He began acting in the first grade in "The Shoemaker and the Elves" and performed often after that. He performed at Pages Lane under Ralph Rodgers. He was a regular at the Ivy Garden Dinner Theatre. He was proud to have been in "1776" at Hale Centre Theatre. Greg was a member of a singing group, "The Sticks and Stones." He was a friend to anyone and everyone and was loved by all, he will be greatly missed. Uncle Greg was loved by his nieces Madison and Whitney and nephews Robert, Ricky, Tyler, Wayne, Austin and Braxton. He helped with homework and loved to play games with them. They all will miss him greatly. Greg was active in the LDS Church and served April 1999 to April 2001, in the California Ventura Mission Spanish Speaking. He took pride in working at Soelberg's. He was enrolled at Utah State University and was scheduled for graduation in May 2006. As in life - he also gave in death; Greg was an organ donor. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne H. Wells; a special uncle, Hoyt Speer; grandparents, Calvin and Christine Marshall and Wesley and Melba Wells. A viewing will be held at the Tate Mortuary in Tooele, Utah from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2005. A viewing will also be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005 with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the Grantsville West Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry St in Grantsville, Utah. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005. Winder, Edwin Cannon "Ned" Edwin Cannon "Ned" Winder 1922 ~ 2005 Our dear Ned Winder passed away August 30, 2005, of a heart condition, with his family at his side. He was born June 1, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edwin Kent and Alma Cannon Winder. He attended Cyprus High School, before serving a mission in the Southern States. Upon his release, he entered the Navy, where he served his country in World War II. On October 8, 1948, he married his best friend Gwen Layton, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised seven children. He was very instrumental in the growth and development of Winder Dairy and Valley View Memorial Park. Ned's dedication to community and church service has been great and varied. During the course of his life, he served as a mission president, patriarch and sealer in the Salt Lake Temple. If there was a word to describe the life of Ned Winder, it would be "service". His famous sense of humor, genuine love of people and quiet acts of kindness, blessed the lives of many. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, children; Ted (JaNae), Kent (Sherri), Karen (Roger) Nordgren, Doug (Leslie), Janet (Howard) Gurney, Wendy (Bret) Bassett and Nancy (Brent) Yorgason; siblings; Richard (Barbara) Winder, Marion (Willis) Wynn, David Winder and Blake (Cora Lee) Robinson; brother-in-law Jay (Eva) Layton; 37 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 2, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Jordan North Stake Center, 3900 South 4000 West, West Valley City. Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services on Friday at the Stake Center. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park. Condolences, may be sent to the family through www.MeM.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Church General Missionary Fund. Published in the Deseret News on 8/31/2005.