OBITS: Deseret News 1 Dec 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 Adams, Clesta Worthen Clesta Worthen Adams 1911 ~ 2005 Clesta Worthen Adams was born in St. George, Utah on February 28, 1911 to William and Mary Ann Worthen. She passed away on November 29, 2005 at the age of 94. She was preceded in death 31 years ago by her husband A.D. "Lon" Adams. She loved her family which includes son, Darryl (DeAnne) Adams, daughters, Dixie (Grant) Taylor and Cathy Laraine (Greg) Hewitt, 13 grandchildren and 31 great-grand-children. Clesta loved young children and taught kindergarten and first grade in St. George, Utah and Tucson, Arizona. After retirement, she continued to volunteer at Jackling Elementary in West Valley City, Utah, and in her neighborhood helping children learn to read. She also volunteered 13 years extracting information from Welsh Wills at the LDS Church Office Building. Clesta's other loves were music, hiking, dancing, yard work and watching Utah Jazz games and BYU sports. She was an accomplished pianist and taught some of her children and grandchildren as well as others how to play. In her youth she played accompaniments for silent movies. She will be remembered for her generosity with her time and money in helping others. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Hunter East Stake L.D.S. Chapel, 5000 West Pavant, (3710 So.) West Valley City. A viewing will be held prior to the services starting at 11:30 a.m. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Allred, Venetta Elizabeth Howell Venetta Elizabeth Howell Allred 1909 ~ 2005 BLUFFDALE- Venetta Elizabeth Howell Allred, age 96, completed her life on earth and returned to her Father-in-Heaven on the 29th of November 2005. She was born on the 30th of May 1909 in Taylorsville, Utah, the second of 10 children born to John Albert Howell and Annie Pearl Butterfield Howell. She attended school in the Jordan School District. During her teenage years and also after marriage she enjoyed working in the "Mutual" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of her special loves was writing and helping produce "road-shows" and plays. Writing short stories was another source of her enjoyment. Some of her short stories were accepted by publishers and made available to the public. On January 25th, 1925 she married Joseph Parley Allred. In 1935 their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They lived in Sandy and Hunter before purchasing a farm in Bluffdale, Utah. They spent many years there on the farm and it was there the children were raised. Some of those years were during the difficult depression years and the years of drought of the late 1920s and the 1930s. However, even in her most senior years there were still many fond memories of those challenging years. To Venetta and Parley were born six children, 24 grandchildren, 54 great-grand-children and 14 great-great-grand-children for a total posterity of 98. Venetta was a loyal and devoted wife, a gracious and loving mother, grandmother of special stature. She was preceded in death by parents, her husband - and one infant son. She will be greatly missed by many. Survivors include two sons: R. Lynn Allred (Jeannene) - Clearfield, Utah; Gary P. Allred (Margie) - Murray; and three daughters: Donna Eastman - Herriman; Lyla Jean Gough - Salt Lake City; and Karen Francis (Chuck) Salt Lake City. She is also survived by three younger sisters: Verla, Carol and Violet. Thanks for the friendship of the many special friends cultivated over the years. A special thanks to you who helped care for her during her later years: A special recognition to Julie and Scott Gardner who so tenderly cared for her many years while she lived in West Jordan. Also much appreciated are those who attended to her needs during the past 10 months: care facility personnel, the doctors, nurses, hospice individuals, and Mr. Broomhead, all who have been so tender and caring. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday the 3rd of December, 2005 at the Broomhead Funeral Home in Riverton, Utah. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Friday the 2nd of December from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and again Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., 12600 S. 2200 W., Riverton, UT. Interment - Bluffdale City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Clark, Nina Jo Nina Jo Clark 1935 ~ 2005 AMERICAN FORK, UTAH- Nina Josephine Mecham Hooley Clark passed away peacefully on November 29, 2005 at the age of 69. She was the daughter of Joseph Elam Mecham and Mildred Annie Ottesen Wanlass and was born on December 2, 1935 in American Fork, UT. She was named after her two grandmothers. Her siblings are Leo Jack Mecham (Joy), Lynn Niles Mecham (Joanne), Crosby Elam Mecham (Janet), Karen Lillian Johnson (Mike) and Samuel Robert Mecham (Kathy). Her children are Michael Gene Hooley (Nola), Lehi, UT; Lynette Harrington (Timothy), Healdsburg, CA; Cynthia Hansen (George), Midway, UT; Sandra Lynn Hendricks (John), North Salt Lake. She was married to Gene Hooley on June 21, 1954, later divorced. She then married Karl B Clark, August 12, 1960, later divorced. She has 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her parents, a brother Jared David Mecham and a grandson Clayton Hansen preceded her in death. She was employed by International Harvester for over 20 years. She enjoyed needlework and created many cherished items for her posterity. Her viewing will be held Friday, December 2, 2005 from 6-8 pm at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork, Utah. Funeral services will be held Saturday Dec 3, 2005 at 11 am at Anderson & Sons Mortuary with a viewing at 10 am. Interment, Nephi City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Clyde, Hazel Arlene Savage Hazel Arlene Savage Clyde 12/24/17~11/27/05 Our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, Hazel Arlene Savage Clyde, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2005 joining her eternal companion William (Bill) Russell Clyde who passed away on December 22, 2002. She was born December 24, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John LeRoy Savage and Anna Helena Hedman Savage. Hazel graduated from Springville High school in 1936. She married Bill on June 24, 1938 in Tooele, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, Hazel and Bill spent their lives in Springville, Utah enjoying their eight children, 46 grandchildren, and 69 great-grandchildren. Hazel spent many hours serving others in church callings, 4-H, the community and as a friend. Hazel was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and a former member of the Pari Passu Club and the Musettes. She enjoyed square dancing and participating in community plays. Later in life Hazel and Bill traveled with dear friends to visit family throughout the United States, Canada, and Asia. Hazel was a gifted homemaker. She loved to sew, quilt, can and bake. Hazel loved to spend time in her beautiful gardens. She loved a productive fruit tree, a bountiful harvest and a blossoming rose bush. She listened patiently, chided playfully, instructed wisely, reprimanded sternly, and loved eternally. At her home there was always an extra bed, an extra plate, and an extra hug. There was always enough Jello, enough cake, and enough cream for all. No one was ever turned away. Her love for her Heavenly Father permeated every aspect of her life. Hazel had charity for every soul. Not only a beloved mother, Hazel was a dear, dear friend. We loved her and she will be missed. Hazel is survived by her children, Wilford Russell (Anne), Harold Leon (Aty), Marietta (Norman) Young, Joan (Ross) Whicker, William Dale (Ellen), Steven LeRoy (Pam), Helene (Larry) Arnett, and Warren Dean (Cindy), as well as all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also, surviving are two sisters, Janet (Terry) Selin and Marcille (Ted) Woodhouse, and in-law's Lena Savage, Louise Clyde, Edna Clyde, Vernon Cook, David Salisbury, and Blake Gammell. Hazel was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Roy, Robert, and John Savage, and daughter-in-law, Lucila (Nena) Clyde. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hobble Creek LDS Stake Center, 455 South Canyon Drive, Springville. Friends may call at the at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 2nd South, Springville from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 4 and from 9:30 to 10:30 prior to the service in the Relief Society Room. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/4/2005. Erwin, Sheri Jeanne Honeycutt Sheri Jeanne Honeycutt Erwin 5/16/64/ ~ 11/27/05 A light in our lives dimmed on Sunday evening, Nov. 27, 2005, when Sheri returned to her Heavenly home. At the young age of 41, Sheri died unexpectedly at home in Taylorsville, Utah. Sheri was born May 16, 1964 to Donald L. and Betty Ann (Arnold) Honeycutt in Durango, Colorado. She attended schools in Silverton and Durango, CO. and Moab, Utah and graduated from Grand Junction High School, Grand Junction, CO in 1982. She graduated in 1985 from St. Mark's Hospital School of Radiological Technology in Salt Lake City in 1985. She married Robert L. Erwin on August 11, 1985 In Salt Lake City and they had two sons, Robert "Paul" and Christopher Del. At the time of her death, Sheri was employed as a registered mammographer at Intermountain Health Care Cottonwood Women's Center in Murray, Utah. She loved her work at the Women's Center and doing things with and for her family. She was an active member of the Wasatch Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. Other loves included reading, crocheting and listening to country music. She will be missed by many friends, co-workers, neighbors and family. She touched the lives of many with her unique sense of humor. Those celebrating her life include her husband and sons of Taylorsville; her parents Donald L. and Betty Ann Honeycutt of Grand Junction, CO; two sisters, Dee (Ryan) Goodsell and Tammy Fitzpatrick, both of Grand Junction; her parents-in-law Robert and Susan Erwin of Salt Lake City; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Wasatch Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. Burial will follow at Elysian Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S. in Murray. Arrangements are under the direction of SereniCare in Draper, Utah. Memorial contributions to Salt Lake City Junior Academy, 965 E. 3370 S. Salt Lake City 84106 or Wasatch Hills Seventh Day Adventist Church (Student Education Fund), 2139 S. Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City 84109. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Evans, Delphia Dee Delphia Dee Evans 1926 ~ 2005 Delphia Dee Horn Wilson Evans passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on November 12, 2005. She was born July 27, 1926 in Magna, Utah to Alvin Cecil Horn and Gladys Rachel Fowler. She was a very beautiful, elegant and sophisticated lady. She graduated from St. Mary's of the Wasatch in 1944 and attended the U of U. She married Peter W. Wilson in 1947 and later married Stanley C. Evans in 1964. She moved to TX in 1980 and returned to UT in 2004, residing at the Wentworth at Willow Creek. Delphia was preceded in death by her loving husband Stan and is survived by her mother Gladys and sister Linda (Jerry) Olson, CO; sons Scott (Stephanie) Wilson and Brett (Cheryl) Wilson, UT; stepdaughter Claudia (Richard) Bodily, OR; stepsons Scott (Melody) Evans, UT and Rex (Donna) Evans, NV. She is also survived by six grandchildren and one great-grand-child; 10 step-grandchildren and 20 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 3rd, 2005, at Larkin Sunset Lawn located at 2350 E. 1300 So. in Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association located at 845 E. 4800 So., Murray, UT 84107, 801-265-1944. Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Fausett, Neil Ray Neil Ray Fausett 1927 ~ 2005 Our dear husband, father and brother, Neil Ray Fausett, passed away November 28, 2005 at the age of 78. Neil was born July 18, 1927 in Price Utah to George and Thelma Jones Fausett. He served in the U.S. Air Force at the end of World War II. He later attended the Univ. of Utah and married the love of his life, Gloria Miller in the Salt Lake City Temple Aug. 16, 1949. Neil was trained as a computer programmer with I.B.M. in White Plains, New York. He also worked many years as a programmer for First Security Bank. Neil loved the Utah outdoors, fishing and hiking were his favorite past times. Neil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gloria; daughters: Kathy Kossaras and Patricia Fausett, brothers: Maurice and David Fausett; sisters: Eileen Grant and Theone Chatman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Vee. With heart felt thanks, the family would like to thank the Bishopric and Members of the Rose Park 7th Ward for all their love, help and support. We also thank Love Hospice and the Care Source Center for their care and support. A Graveside Dedication will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Dr. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Fugate, Laurie Jo Holindrake Laurie Jo Holindrake Fugate 1956 ~ 2005 Laurie Jo Holindrake Fugate, born September 14, 1956, died November 28, 2005. She lived life to the fullest in each of her roles: wife, mother, grandmother, friend, sister and daughter. Laurie loved to garden and her hours spent landscaping in the yard were filled with enjoyment and satisfaction. Playing with her dogs at the beach, enjoying concerts with her sweetheart and spending time with her family and friends were the keenest of pleasures to her. She was a woman of character and courage who taught her daughters by example and never let a day pass without telling her family of her love and affection for them. Bubbe, Mom, Rojahana - we are honored to have had you with us here for the time we did. We will remember your wit and insight with laughter and love and not forget what we have learned from you. We are grateful you are relieved from the pain you have struggled with in the past months, but we will miss you terribly. Laurie Fugate leaves behind her soul mate RD Fugate, daughters Jenna (Troy) Potter, Brooke (Layne) Ethington and Ashley Livingston, sister Karen Sanderson, brother Ron Murphy, mother Janice Murphy, five adored grandchildren - Justine, Alex, Gavin, Abby Jo and Zack, her dogs, Tess and Lucy and countless friends. Laurie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, George and Maxine Holindrake and brother Lance J. Murphy. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005 at 12 noon, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 So. Highland Dr., where friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from10:45-11:45 prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Garnas, Theresa Margaret Leaver Snape Theresa Margaret Leaver Snape Garnas 2/24/18 ~ 11/28/05 Margaret Snape Garnas, age 87, died peacefully on November 28, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her courage, faith, and ability to "accept each day as it comes," was her true gift to her family and all those she inspired. Margaret faced numerous hardships throughout her life, yet was adamant she had lived a good, long life. She loved life. Margaret was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 24, 1918. She married William R. Snape, Sr. on October 15, 1936. Margaret worked as a secretary for the army during World War II, then MGM Studios. Margaret and Bill then owned a laundry mat, Sparkle Car Wash, Ken Rey Apartments, Maytime Manor Nursing Center, Tiny Tike Toys and Bill Snape Marine. Together she and husband Bill worked side by side and devoted themselves to their son, daughter and grandchildren. At age 79, she met and married Lyle Garnas and lived seven cherished years sharing all the best that life can offer. Margaret is a past patron of Eastern Star, Park City Chapter. She is preceded in death by husbands William R. Snape, Sr., and Lyle Garnas; parents, Theresa Hoffenbeck and William Hartlett Leaver; brothers, Clifford, Verl, Fred, Earl, and Meryl Leaver. Margaret is survived by son William R. (Laurie) Snape, Jr., and daughter Sharon (Robert) Cook, grandchildren, Justin, Jeremy, Bronco, Stephanie, Nicholas, Melissa, Kristen, Vanessa, Christopher, Brady and Coby. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 1, 2005, 12 Noon at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3900 So. 2500 East, where friends may call from 11-11:50 a.m. Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery under the direction of Wasatch Lawn Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/1/2005. Groll, Nancy Nancy Innes Groll 12/24/51~11/28/05 HIGHLAND, UT - Nancy Innes Groll passed away peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family Monday, November 28, 2005. She was born Dec. 24, 1951 in Salt Lake City, to Russell and Phebe Weston Innes. She married Steven Groll on March 17, 1973 in the Provo Temple. She is the mother of three children, Nanette (Bart) Brockbank, Weston, and Rebecca (Josh) Peck and three grandchildren; Stockton, Kennedie, and Weston. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life. Nancy graduated with honors from Lehi High School and Utah State University. She was active in the LDS Church, where she was currently serving as Stake Relief Society Secretary. Nancy held many positions including Young Women's President, Relief Society teacher, and Ward Activities Committee chairman. Nancy also faithfully served two missions; at the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City and the Missionary Training Center in Provo, where she shared her testimony and love of the gospel. She is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, her sister Paula (Kip) Peterson, her brother Weston (Jody) Innes and numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Preceded in death by her parents. Nancy touched the lives of everyone she knew. Join us as we honor Nancy's life on Friday Dec. 2nd from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Highland Utah West Stake Center, 1100 N. 6000 W., Highland, Utah. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland West Stake Center. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery under direction of Wing Mortuary, funeral directors. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/1/2005. Haacke, Dolores Bird Dolores Bird Haacke 1927 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Dolores Bird Haacke, age 78, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born June 7, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah the daughter of Floyd Henry Bird and Josephine Hickenlooper. Dolores graduated from Davis High School in 1944 and went on to obtain her LPN License. She married S. Lincoln Haacke, June 29, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He passed away October 29, 2003. They served an LDS mission in the Indianapolis, Indiana Mission. Dolores was a caring nurse and worked in many hospitals around the valley and treated all who came to her door. She was an avid lover of the theater and performed in the opera, Ieda. She served as Drama Director in the Young Women's and Young Men's program for many years and served in the Relief Society and Sunday School. She had a great talent for writing and shared this ability throughout her life. Survived by her daughters, Bobby Haacke, Nevada; Carol J. Lalor (Bill), Salt Lake City; Bonnie J. Hadlow (Jim), West Bountiful; Jana L. Westergard (Lynn), Mesa, AZ; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grand-children; brother, Floyd H. Bird (Kathy), Provo; sisters, Janet Anderson, WA; and Helen Bryson (Wallace), ID. Preceded in death by her husband; daughters, Michelle Argyle and Pamela Vigil; sister, Jean Blake and parents, Floyd and Josephine Bird. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the LDS Chapel, 1500 South 800 West, Woods Cross, Utah. Friends and family may call Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Saturday morning from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Higbee, Dr. Nellie T. Dr. Nellie T. Higbee "Educator" Loving mom, caring sister and faithful friend, Dr. Nellie T. Higbee (Aunt Nell) responded to her new calling November 22, 2005. Born Jan. 12, 1923, in Cannonville, Garfield County, Utah, to Joseph W. Thompson and Rachel Wilson. Married Howard James Higbee September 5, 1942, in the St. George Temple; he preceded her in death by 60 years. Dr. Higbee graduated from Dixie High School and Dixie Jr. College in St. George, and was a young widow with a 2-yr. old daughter when she decided to return to college. She earned bachelor of science, master's and doctor's degrees at BYU. Dr. Higbee taught 3rd grade in Cedar City, Utah, from 1947-1951, then became elementary supervisor for the combined districts of Garfield and Piute Counties (Utah) 1951-1955. From 1955 until her retirement in 1983, she was supervisor of elementary education for Murray City Schools. During her professional career, Dr. Higbee served in the International Reading Association, the Association for International Childhood Education, Chairman of Utah State Kindergarten Committee, President of Murray Business & Professional Women and served on several committees for the National Council of Teachers of English. She also served in the Utah Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Development and on the Utah Women's Legislative Council. She cherished her membership in the LDS church. Her service included Pres. of Ward YW, various auxiliary teaching assignments, and ward and stake organist. In recent years she served a proselyting mission in Florida, in the Genealogy Name Extraction program, and as a worker in the Jordan River Temple. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Bean (Paul R., II) Las Vegas, Nevada, and step-grandson, Paul R. Bean, III, (Trey), Salt Lake City, Utah. She is also survived by her brother, George W. Thompson (Ada), Cannonville, Utah, and sisters, Marva Fletcher, Cannonville, Utah, Rayda Barton, Richmond Virginia, and Laurie Coon (Theron), St. George, Utah. Nell's family express gratitude to Good Shepherd Hospice, Nurse Ann Lazenby, and to the folks at Residence Care Source. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, 10 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, where family and friends may call from 9 - 9:45 a.m. Interment Cedar City, Utah, Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Hoskins, Velda Velda Hoskins "Sweetheart, I'll meet you in heaven" Velda Bernice Anderson Hoskins, 80, passed away November 30, 2005. Born May 17, 1925 in Centerfield, Utah, daughter of Andrew Christian and Josephine Fredrickson Anderson. Married Arden Hoskins August 6, 1946; sealed in Salt Lake Temple in 1985. She worked for the LDS Church clothing mill in Salt Lake City for 19 years. She loved to fish and enjoyed nature. Survived by husband, Arden; sons: Larry LaVern Hoskins, Colorado; Ray Hoskins, Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by son, Lee Arden. Funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon at the Cannon Stake Center, 934 West Fremont Avenue (1110 South). A viewing will be held Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Friday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. prior to service. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Huber, Audrey Scott Audrey Huber 7/14/18 ~ 11/27/05 Audrey Scott Huber, 87, passed away November 27, 2005 at the home of her daughter in Lindon, Utah, due to causes incident to age. Born July 14, 1918, the second daughter of Della Smith and Denon Scott, in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Audrey graduated from Lloyd Star High School in 1937, and married Bennie L. Woolley in 1938. They had one daughter, Rita Ann. Bennie passed away in July, 1941. After Benny's death, Audrey went to work for her brother-in-law at J. A. Huber Shoe Shop in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1956, she married Clarence C. Hultz but was again a widow in 1958. She married Henry A. Huber in 1974, and they continued to run the business together until poor health forced them to close the shop. Huber Shoe Shop was a landmark on Capitol Street for many years, and Audrey made many friends there in the 42 years she worked. Widowed again in l981, she moved to Clinton, Mississippi until 1999, when she moved to Utah to live with her daughter and to be near her granddaughters and great-grand-children. Survivors include daughter, Rita Woolley Penix (Roy G.) of Lindon, Utah; two granddaughters, Audrey Theresa Allred (Mike) of Lehi, Utah; Debra Michelle Okelberry (Scott) of American Fork, Utah; seven great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Joshua, and Rebecca Allred; Matthew, Camille, Steven, and Michelle Okelberry. She is also survived by sisters Wisie Smith of Wesson, Mississippi; Nita Hanenkrat of Rancho Santa Margarita, California; and Virginia Hurst of Brookhaven, Mississippi. Audrey was preceded in death by three husbands, her parents, and older sister, Agnes Woolley. The family would like to give special thanks to Leann Jackson. She has been Audrey's hospice nurse during her illness and a very special friend to all of us. She has been our own angel during the last three years. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 12:30 p.m., at Riverwoods Funeral Home in Brookhaven, Mississippi. Visitation will be prior to services at 11:00 a.m. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/1/2005. Hunsaker, Damien J. Damien J. Hunsaker "Dax" Before dawn on November 26, 2005 Damien "Dax" Hunsaker unexpectedly died. A young man, just 22-years-old, lived life on his own terms, but whose life was tragically cut short in a house fire that also took the life of his beloved cousin, Carter. Dax was born August 29, 1983 to Jerald and Mariam Hunsaker. He was their only child. As a child Dax was curly haired and toe headed with a disposition that matched the kink in his locks. As he outgrew the curls, he matured into a loving, responsible, selfless young man. He was a proud member of the Jordan High School graduating class of 2002. He later attended business classes at Salt Lake Community College. Dax worked with his father at Covington Capital Corporation and often talked about someday taking over the business. He reveled in the benefit of the "mileage allowance" and volunteered his car for whatever the assignment required. He loved three-day weekends, road trips, hotel sleepovers, fajita parties at his mom's, holidays spent in the St. George condo, power shopping at Costco, detailing his car, movies, video games and his cell phone. How does one use 3,000 minutes of air time a month? He was truly a platinum T-mobile customer. Dax had a tender, kind heart and always sought out to befriend the weakest member of the group. He had a diverse range of friends. No one would ever feel uncomfortable in his presence. He was accepting of all and knew that judgment was not his to make. He taught his parents many lessons - not the least of which was patience. He had a charming, commanding presence, a brilliant smile and was just one handsome dude. He took pride in his appearance and was the consummate gentleman. You always felt important in his company. He loved animals and during his short life had quite a variety. He should tell you the story about the snake that got loose in his dad's Jimmy at Fish Lake. He leaves behind two dogs, Snuffy and Gizmo. He loved his family and was fiercely loyal to them and was never too proud to give his father a hug or tell his mother he loved her. Dax leaves behind his most prized possession; his family. Included therein, his father, Jerald Hunsaker, mother, Mariam (Paul) Kay, grandparents, Thomas and Vilda Hunsaker and Richard (Dona) Bell, four uncles, five aunts and 38 wonderful cousins. Dax is preceded in death by his grandmother Venice Bell. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Dax's life Thursday, December 1, 2005 at the Marriott University Park Hotel, 400 South Wakara Way, Salt Lake City from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Graveside services will be held at the Larkin Sunset Gardens, on Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m., located at 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dax's name to the Humane Society of Utah or the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Condolences and love may be expressed at www.legacy.com or www.larkinmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/2/2005. Kelsch, Barbara Owen Barbara Owen Kelsch 1916 ~ 2005 Our mother, Barbara Owen Kelsch, went to her heavenly home November 30, 2005. She was born December 19, 1916 in Ammon, Idaho to Charles Henry Owen and Betsy Vilate Kingston. She married Louis Alma Kelsch, November 9, 1933. She spent her life serving her large extended family, temporally and spiritually. She is survived by children, siblings and a large extended family. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis and son, Robert. A viewing will be held Friday, December 2, 2005, 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple followed by a graveside prayer, 2 p.m. at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 South. The family deeply appreciates the many prayers and much support from the family and friends. Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Linnett, Clarence W. Clarence W. Linnett 1919 ~ 2005 Clarence Walter Linnett, loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, passed peacefully on November 29, 2005, age 86, to join his loved ones who preceded him. Born in Leicestershire, England in 1919 to Clarence Gordon Linnett and Elsie May Bradley. Married Grace Rudd, 14 August 1948; moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1949 to have his marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Clarry loved life and was very active in the LDS Church. His favorite pastimes were football (soccer), scouting (obtaining the equivalent of Eagle Scout), and serving in the church; especially loved working in the temple. British army veteran of World War II. He promoted soccer as an officer of the Utah Soccer Association for many years. Clarry took pride in all his endeavors. Served in many church leadership positions and loved people. After Grace died in 1986, he was married and sealed to Barbara Neilson in the Jordan River Temple 7 April 1987. Survived by his wife Barbara; four of his children, C. Gordon (Renee), DeLynn (Sumi), Claudene (Ken) Wabel, Geoffrey (Pat); daughter-in-law Irene; nine grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren; sisters Elsie Armstrong and Doreen Archibald. Preceded in death by wife Grace, parents, brother Edgar, and son Evan. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3, 2005, 10:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive. Friends and family may call Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, December 3, 2005 from 9-10 a.m. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Lowery, Makayla Myrtle Makayla Myrtle Lowery Will Be Missed Our mighty Makayla completed our family Nov. 11, 2005, fittingly nicknamed "Tinkerbell" for her size and her feisty demeanor. She died suddenly Nov. 28, 2005 and will be greatly missed by all the people whose lives she touched. She is survived by her mother EvaMarie Davis and father Jeffery Lowery; sister Madison and brothers Jacob, Jordan and Jason; grandmother Darlene and many other family, friends and caregivers that helped with her care during her short stay with us. In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions be made to the University of Utah Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Graveside services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Bluffdale Cemetery, 14205 So. Redwood Rd. Friends may call from 1:00 -1:50 p.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 So. 2200 W., Riverton, Utah. Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Massey, Ferrel Alvin Ferrel Alvin Massey 1917 ~ 2005 Ferrel Alvin Massey passed away November 29, 2005, of cancer, at the age of 88, at his home in Orem, Utah Ferrel was born to George Ova and Elizabeth Maud Orgill Massey on April 10, 1917, in Mountain Dell, Utah, near Vernal. He was the sixth of 11 children. Being born into a farming family, he learned the value of hard work at a young age, a tradition that continued throughout his life. Ferrel graduated from Uintah High School, and then served an LDS mission in the Southern States from 1939-1941. Following his mission, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving for four years with the 116th General Hospital Unit, as an x-ray technician. During World War II he was stationed in England and Germany. While in the service, he enjoyed the opportunity of playing trombone with an Army dance band. While stationed in England he met his wife, Kathleen Margaret Dunn, where they were married on April 2, 1945. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on August 21, 1946. Ferrel graduated from BYU in 1950, in Business Management. He worked at Geneva Steel for many years as he began his photography career in his home. Ferrel, Margaret and the children worked together in the business. Ferrel continued actively working in photography until the age of 86. Ferrel has served faithfully in many callings in the LDS Church. He served as an ordinance worker in the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples for over 20 years. He and Margaret also enjoyed serving a mission at the Oakland, California Temple in 1981-82. Ferrel spent several years as a member of the Mendelssohn Chorus. Ferrel always looked forward to family get-togethers, summer barbecues, and the annual Christmas party. Ferrel is survived by his wife, Margaret, six children and their spouses, Michael (Earlene), Adrian (Valerie), Sherwin (Loretta), Larraine Nelson (Gordon), Lanore Whiting (Larry), Loretta Oborn (William), 31 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded him in death. He is also survived by sisters, Golda Carroll, Illela McKinlay, brother, George, Floyd (Geneva) and Valda Massey. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Lakeview Stake Center, 400 West 1800 South, Orem. Viewing Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center, Provo and Saturday, at the stake center, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, Provo. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. McAllister, Gerald B. Col. Gerald B. McAllister 1/4/1918 ~ 11/28/2005 Gerald Bennion McAllister, loving and devoted husband, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away November 28, 2005 at age 87. Born January 4, 1918 to Joseph Fitzgerald McAllister and Vera Bennion McAllister in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Donna Snow, May 2, 1939. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Attended East High and the University of Utah. A distinguished U.S. Air Force pilot who proudly served his country for thirty years. President of the Better Business Bureau of Salt Lake. He took pride in all his endeavors and did them well. He dearly loved his family and was so proud of their many accomplishments. Survived by children, Annette (Marshall) Heard, Gerald (Sharon) McAllister, Michael (Jane) McAllister, Dawnette (Michael) Hock, Marie (Kenny) Mays, Marilyn (Richard) Jones; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; brother Warren McAllister. Preceded in death by his loving wife, both parents, a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be Friday, December 2, 2005, 12 Noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive. Friends and family may call Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday December 2, 2005 from 10:45-11:45 prior to services. Special thanks to the care givers at Stratford Care Center. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/1/2005. Papanikolas, Katherine Soter Katherine Soter Papanikolas 1915 ~ 2005 Katherine Soter Papanikolas was born in Midvale, Utah on July 1, 1915 and died in Oakland, California on Sunday, November 27, 2005. We, her children, called her Mom; our children called her YiaYia; our Dad called her Kate; her many nieces and nephews called her Aunt Kate or Aunt Katie; friends called her Katie some called her Katherine. In remembrance of both Mom and Dad, here we will call her Kate. Kate died after a long illness as a result of complications related to age and diabetes. She lived in the Salt Lake valley virtually all her long and productive life. The last six years she has lived in Oakland, California with her daughter, Georgene Kosmos. Kate was valedictorian of the Jordan High School class of 1933; she married John E. Papanikolas in Salt Lake's Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in 1937; she gave birth to each of her three children in Salt Lake's Holy Cross Hospital and she participated in Utah chapters of many philanthropic and civic organizations including the Order of the Eastern Star, the Salt Lake Opera Guild, and Philopticos Society and she was an early patron of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, the Utah Opera Company, and Ballet West. Kate was preceded in death by her parents, Gregory Frank Soter and Ellen Drimouris Soter; her husband John; and all her siblings, Mary Soter, Sam F. Soter and Fay Soter Sargent. Kate is survived by her children Michael J. Papanikolas and Barbara Burt Papanikolas, Georgene Papanikolas Kosmos, Gregory J. Papanikolas. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren: Theresa Papanikolas, Katherine Kosmos, John Papanikolas, Kristan Kosmos, Amelia Papanikolas Hannon, Stephanie Kosmos, Susan Papanikolas, Matthew Papanikolas, David Papanikolas, Amanda Papanikolas, Andrew Papanikolas, their respective spouses and nine great grandchildren. In addition to her children and grandchildren she leaves Lyn Martin Papanikolas, Chris Kosmos, her dear sisters-in-law Katherine F. Papanikolas, Ida P. Collard, Willa Dean P. Cocorinis, and Dorothy H. Papanikolas, many nieces and nephews and her devoted companion Zufan Amde. Kate's life was fruitful and blessed. She brought a positive influence to the lives of practically everyone she knew and she was universally loved. The world is a better place because of Kate and she will be sorely missed. A viewing and prayer service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Evans and Early Mortuary, 574 E & 100 S in Salt Lake City. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2005 at 11AM at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 5335 S. Highland Drive, Salt lake City with burial immediately afterward at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a donation to the John E. Papanikolas Scholarship fund at the University of Utah, University & 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112; or to a charity of your choice. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/2/2005. Paulsen, Paul J. Paul J Paulsen 1926 ~ 2005 Paul J Paulsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, age 79, passed away with his loving wife by his side Tuesday, November 29, 2005. Born May 19, 1926 in Orangeville, Utah to Glen F. and Julia Jewkes Paulsen. Married Grace McElprang March 29, 1948; later sealed in the Manti Temple. He was a life long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Paul was always a missionary and faithfully served two church service missions with his sweetheart. He also faithfully served in various church callings such as bishopric and the stake high council. He had an unwavering faith of the Savior. He also served his country in the Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Paul retired from Associated Foods. Survived by his loving wife, Grace; children: Judith (Bob) Davis, Pauline (Grant) Dansie, Glen (Patty) Paulsen, Alma (Linda) Paulsen, Janean (Glen) Roach; proud grandfather of 12: Robert (Stephanie), MaryAnne (Steve), Richard (Angela), Trenton (Jayme), Mark (serving in the Philippines, Naga Mission), Michelle (Damon), Jennifer (Stacy), Peter, Erin, Chancie, Marshal (Reagan), and Christina; 14 great-grandchildren: Robert III, Jessica, Carly, Ryan, Madison, Megan, Zackary, Kennedi, Joshua, Braydon, Collin, Brady, McKaila, Tayler; sisters: Glena (Paul) Zielke and Linda Hansen. Preceded in death by daughter, Joyce; brother, Alma; sisters: Elaine and Fay. The family would like to express sincere thanks and appreciation for the loving kindness given by the care givers of Crosslands and Hospice Life Path. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the West Jordan 44th Ward, 1899 West 7600 South. A viewing will be held Friday, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal West Jordan Mortuary, 1861 West 7800 South and Saturday at the church, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/1/2005. Reid, Robert C. Robert C. Reid "Bob" Our beloved, special "Bob", 82, passed away on Nov. 25, 2005. Bob was born on June 29, 1923 in Salt Lake City to Clif and Laura Shotwell Reid. Bob grew up in Magna and attended Webster Elementary School where he first met his special "life mate", Beth. They graduated together from Cyprus High School. He married Elizabeth "Beth" Ashby on Aug. 29, 1946. He helped build their home in Murray, where they lived for 56 years. Beth passed away March 9, 2005. Bob was employed at Kennecott before serving in the Marine Corps during World War II. Bob had a career in sales before finding his true passion in commercial art and display works. He took pride in and was known for his creativity and quality "craftsmanship" in both his personal and professional life. He loved growing a garden and cooking. He enjoyed sharing those special talents, as well as hunting, fishing and vacations, with family and friends. Bob was a member of the LDS Church. Bob is survived by his son, Dan (Cheryl); sister-in-law, Dortha Reid; three grandchildren, Aimee (Alan) Smith, Brian (Angela) Reid, and Kevin Reid; four great-grandchildren, A.J., Alex, Lexi, and Aiden. Also preceded in death by his brother, Ken. Family and friends will miss Bob dearly, but will always have their many special memories. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 12:30 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., where friends and family may call one hour prior to services. Graveside dedication will follow at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Taylor, Blanch J. Blanch J. Taylor 1917 ~ 2005 AMERICAN FORK - Blanch Jensen Taylor, 88, died Monday, Nov.28, 2005, at the home of her son in American Fork. She was born July 17, 1917, in Avon, Utah, a daughter of James B. and Mary Jane Burrell Jensen. She married Leavitt W. Taylor on Sept. 21, 1937, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Feb. 3, 1972. She had lived in Ogden from 1971 to 1998. She graduated from Bear River High School. Blanch and her husband had been employed as managers of the Arimo Ranch, Idaho, from 1945 to 1971. She had also worked as a sewing instructor and clerk at the ZCMI Department Store. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints where she had served as Relief Society President, Primary President, Young Women's, and as Stake Relief Society secretary. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Surviving are one son and one daughter, Spencer L. (Wanda) Taylor, American Fork, Jane (Kelly W. ) Watts, Vina del Mar, Chile; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grand-children; two brothers and one sister, Blaine Jensen, Plain City; Carl Jensen, Logan and Evelyn Petersen, Kearns. She was preceded in death by one son, Gary N. Taylor, one daughter, Marilyn Glee, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Larkin & Sons Mortuary, 496 24th St. Ogden, where friends may call Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment in the Ogden City Cemetery. The family would like to thank the IHC Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. E-mail the family at larkin@csolutions.net Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Terry, Marilla Barlocker Marilla Barlocker Terry 1915 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UTAH- Our loving mother and grandmother, Marilla Barlocker Terry, passed away November 29, 2005 due to complications from an accidental fall. She was born May 27, 1915 in Enterprise, Utah to Arthur J. and Rosell Truman Barlocker. Marilla was raised in Enterprise where she graduated from high school as Salutatorian. She reigned as "E" Queen and starred in many school plays. She married her childhood sweetheart, Maeser W. Terry in the St. George Temple June 15, 1934. They had been married 71 years at the time of his passing in July of 2005. Marilla lovingly devoted her life to raising her seven children. Because of her great faith and strong testimony she inspired them all to serve missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With her husband, she also served in the Oakland, California mission from 1980-1982. They also served in the St. George Temple for 25 years. Marilla served diligently in her church callings including Ward Relief Society President and in the Stake Relief Society organization for many years. She exemplified a life of charity and devotion. She was involved in the community where she served as president of the Rotary Ann's and was one of the last surviving members of the Alice Louise Reynolds Club. Marilla leaves a great legacy of love, gentleness, and kindness to her family. She is survived by her children: Reginald (Linda) Terry, Fenton (Ilona) Terry of Enterprise; Patricia (Jeffrey) Holland of Salt Lake City; Steven (Marie) Terry of Page, AZ.; David (Linda) Terry of St. George; the late Joseph (LeAnn) Terry of Diamond Valley; Sherene (David) Dillon of Farmington, UT; and foster son Buzzy Kiro of Gallup, NM; 38 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Nora (Deward) Hall, Katie (Clinton) Gentry, Vella Rose (Jordan) Smith and one brother Calvin (Margaret) Barlocker. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, her parents, and brothers Truman and William A. Barlocker. The family wishes to thank her neighbors and ward members who have so lovingly watched over her since the passing of her husband. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the St. George LDS West Stake Center, 1285 N. Bluff St., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be Friday, from 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and Saturday, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Enterprise City Cemetery, Saturday, at 3 p.m., under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Thiessens, Herman "Hank" Herman (Hank) Thiessens 12/1/1919 ~ 5/30/2005 Happy 86th Birthday Wish you were here to celebrate. From your wife and children. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Thomas, David James David James Thomas 1929 ~ 2005 Our sweet husband and dad passed away on November 28, 2005. David James Thomas was born October 30, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up in Salt Lake City and loved to tell his family stories of sledding down the hills in the "avenues" or sneaking a swim at the Wasatch Springs Pool. Dad was a good athlete and had a particular talent as a baseball player. While working as a groundskeeper at Derk's Field, he met the love of his life Joan Holt, whom he eventually married in the Salt Lake City temple. He graduated from Salt Lake Community College and retired from Hill Air Force Base after 34 years of service. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he held many callings and was also an amazing support for his wife in her callings. No matter how tough the job, you could count on him to see it through to the best end possible. Dad was a great handyman; he could fix anything, and could usually be found under the hood of a car, or crafting something out of wood for one of his kids, or grandkids. Treasured pastimes included whale watching and spending time at the family cabin. We will always smile when we remember the hikes, the campfires and rafting on the salamander pond. Dad was a champ at games and especially at "Skee-Ball". Through the years, he has won countless stuffed animals and prizes for everyone. He is survived by his wife, Joan Holt Thomas, daughters Tracie Hasselbring (Eric) and Laurie Nord (John) and seven grandchildren. We will all miss his sweet smile and steady presence. He was a great man. Services will be 11 am on Saturday, Dec. 3rd at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Toomer, Gerald Ross Gerald Ross Toomer 1925-2005 Our father, grandfather and hero died peacefully in his sleep at his West Valley home Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005. He was 80 years old. Born Sept. 22, 1925, to Lavon Barkdull and Clifford "Tip" Toomer of Montpelier, Idaho. Graduated from Montpelier High School. Graduated in 1947 from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Served in the U.S. Army's 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions - a proud Screaming Eagle. Served in Berlin, Germany, following World War II, and in Vietnam as an advisor to the South Vietnamese Army. Married Barbara Greenlee, at Ft. Bragg North Carolina on September 5, 1953. Ross played saxophone in a dance band in his youth. He loved fly-fishing in Idaho waters, playing cards, cracking jokes, and crossword puzzles. He was a connoisseur of all things sweet, and never met a chocolate chip cookie he didn't like. He loved literature and history. He had a 2,000-tome library, and had read each at least once. He wrote poetry, and recently won a national contest through Readers Digest, which also published a short story he wrote. He was a lifelong Democrat, and once ran for the Minnesota House of Representatives. A child of the Depression, Ross lived modestly. But he invested in what mattered: people. He often gave freely and selflessly to friends and family who dreamed of starting their own business, had fallen on hard times, or just needed a lift. He loved to chat with everyone, and particularly enjoyed people he met at the VA. His final gift is that of himself: He donated his body to further the education of University of Utah medical students. Survived by wife, Barbara; children Stephen, New York; Jean Layton (Willis), James, and Jennifer Toomer-Cook (Tim), all of Salt Lake; three grandchildren: Eric and Bethany Layton and Lauren Cook; sister, Joann Berrey, Idaho Falls. Preceded in death by parents and sister, Jean. Please join us in an open house to honor Ross and share stories, laughter and tears. Saturday, Dec. 3, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 4264 W. 3785 South, West Valley. Godspeed, Ross. We will miss you. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/1/2005. Walker, Ralph L. "Larry" Ralph L. "Larry" Walker 1921 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UT - Ralph L. "Larry" Walker passed away at home on November 26, 2005 following a long illness. He was born on October 31, 1921 to Charles L. and Juanita Fox Walker in Lehi, Utah. Larry graduated from Juab High School and together with his father and brother, Russ Walker, toured Utah playing the saxophone and clarinet in a small dance band. He participated in polo, racketball, boxing and tennis while going to school and, in later years, a round of golf on occasion. Although Larry was raised in Utah, his patriotism, love of flying and admitted fascination with aircraft carriers soon took him all over the world as a combat air pilot when he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942. Stateside, he saw active duty in California, Florida, Rhode Island and Maryland with temporary assignments in almost all 50 states. Always his heart was with family and his beloved Utah. Larry attended the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology and went on to attain his Masters in Engineering while serving on active duty in Monterey, California. He was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Air Medals during service in World War II, Korea and Southeast Asia. His military career is further distinguished by 7,825 flight hours in 67 different aircraft, a credited 1,026 carrier landings, 236 combat missions and four air-to-air 'kills'. As many who knew Larry can attest, he was modest about his accomplishments in the Navy despite their considerable impact on operations in today's military endeavors here and abroad. He flew with the Navy's dynamic Blue Angels, was a Golden Eagle and member of the Hall of Fame for Fighter Pilots. He was responsible for establishing the Fleet Air Gunnery (FAGU) which today we know as "Top Gun" and received letters of commendation from both the Navy and Army for his accomplishments as Chief Test Pilot at the Naval Ordinance Test Station, China Lake, CA. Larry tested weaponry and weapons systems that were later used in Operation Desert Storm. As Commanding Officer, his Attack Squadron 56 out of Miramar, California garnered the Navy "E" Safety Award and won the all-Navy weapons meet in Yuma, Arizona. Larry retired from the Navy in 1964 to join North American Aviation where he was Chief Test Conductor of Apollo 12 and later, with Northrop Corporation, coordinated the testing of the T-38 trainer and F-5E having also played a role in the development of the Stealth bomber. While assigned to North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, California, Larry met and married Sylvia Robertson, also in the Navy and assigned to North Island at the time. Theirs was a loving and busy marriage which included five children, four daughters and a son (twin boy and girl). The Navy took the entire Larry Walker Family back and forth across the U.S. always with focus on learning as much as possible about the wonders of this country. This included family trips for rocks and minerals, picnics in an old Army surplus jeep Larry restored, fishing and get-togethers with family and friends in Utah whenever possible. Sylvia passed away in St. George in 1981 while Larry was still with Northrop Corporation in their Las Vegas office. In 1984 Larry met and married June D. Smith who extended the Walker family by four daughters . . . two of whom are twins! Today, he is survived by seven daughters, five sons-in-law, 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grand-children, all of whom enjoyed many loving and memorable times in the Walker household. Larry was not only an accomplished musician, but also an artist in many media, including scrap metal and recycled materials. He enjoyed hunting, fishing with family and cherished friends and general puttering in his garage which, to this day, is filled to overflowing with magical surprises. Surviving family includes his wife of 21 years, June; daughters, Sandra (Michael) Watson, Laura (Mel) Villasenor of Valencia, CA; and Debra (Chris) Barrett of Gilbert, AZ; step-daughters, Patricia (Jim) Sommer and Carrie Smith both of St. George, UT; Jo (Bill) Graham of Cedar City, UT; and Elaine Smith of Manti, UT; brothers, Russell (Beverly) of Springville, UT; and Steve (Mary) of Salt Lake City, UT; and sisters, Yvonna (Sherm) Wankier of American Fork, UT; and Myrle Worwood of Nephi, UT. Preceding him in death were his wife of 36 years, Sylvia; son, Lawrence Walker; daughter, Pamela Walker and granddaughter, Lynsey Jean Barrett. In lieu of flowers, Larry and the Walker Family have requested donations be made to Primary Children's Medical Center in memory of Lynsey Barrett. We salute and celebrate this truly fine officer, gentleman and family man with deepest love and respect. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2005, 11 a.m., Bloomington Stake Center, 200 W. Brigham Rd., St. George, UT. Visitations are scheduled Friday, December 2, 6-8 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, UT and Saturday, December 3, 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the Stake Center. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005. Wigren, Clyde Axel Clyde Axel Wigren 1922 ~ 2005 Our dear father, grandfather and friend, Clyde Axel Wigren, passed away at the age of 83, November 28, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born March 23, 1922 to Nils Harry and Annie Greenwall Wigren in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Leda Stevens June 19, 1950. They were married 52 years. Clyde served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, including the Ship Repair Unit 128 at Pearl Harbor. He worked as a union steamfitter for Local 19, Salt Lake City, Utah until he retired in 1984, completing many plumbing and steam fitting projects in Utah. He was well respected by his peers. Clyde is survived by his three sons, Craig, Bruce and Mark (Heidi), and the grandson he adored, Tyler. Preceded in death by his wife, Leda. Graveside services will be held December 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. and a viewing from 11:30 to 12:45 prior at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive in Salt Lake City, Utah. A special thank you to the Heritage Place, Lakeview Hospital and VistaCare for their care and compassion. Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 11/30/2005 - 12/1/2005. Woolley, Jay Calvin Jay Calvin Woolley "A Ute Man Till He Died" Jay left us on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, in his sleep. Jay was born June 21, 1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Calvin Roberts Woolley and Ivy Walker. He attended school in Salt Lake, graduating from East High in 1957, having played on the championship football team. Jay attended the University of Utah, majoring in business Administration and played football there as well. He served a two year LDS Mission to the West Central States. Jay spent 25 years with Western Airlines, starting at Salt Lake airport, then served in Managerial position in San Francisco, Billings, Cheyenne, and then to the Los Angeles Corporate offices in the Government Affairs Dept. He served as the Director of Government Affairs his last three years of service. Western Airlines held a special place in his heart and he continued to think of it as "The Only Way To Fly". It was there he met his wife, Barbara, who was a Western Stewardess for 15 years. From his years of association with Utah Legislative members, Governor Bangerter asked Jay to join his new staff as the Utah Travel Council Director, and he was delighted to return home and be actively involved in promoting the state as a tourist destination. "Utah! Greatest Snow on earth" was launched, with the help of Harris & Love's Michael Gallivan. He was actively involved in the campaign for the Winter Olympics bid for the 1998 Games. Jay served the Travel Council for eight and a half years, and remained in touch with several of his former staff members. Jay later spent several years associated with Willey Honda in Bountiful, where he and his family resided for 18 years. Jay and Barbara moved to Palm Desert, CA in October 2002, where he became associated with J & W Management as a Properties Manager for several large gated communities in the valley. He loved to spend his spare time on the golf course as a resident of Palm Desert Greens C. C. Jay is survived by his wife Barbara Williams. They were married and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They just celebrated their 25th anniversary in September with a golfing trip to Kapalua, Maui. Also survived by their daughter Jeannine E. Greeno and son-in-law Seth, Clearfield, UT; their first grandchild Emma Kate, whose first birthday they celebrated Nov. 4; brothers Dee R. Woolley (Carol) and Dr. James W. Woolley (Jeanette) all of Salt Lake. He was a favored uncle to many nieces and nephews, and was a loved son-in-law to Jess and Mildred Williams of Palm Desert. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Sue, and LouJean W. Jensen. A memorial service was held in Palm Desert on Monday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at Monterey Ave. and Parkview Dr. Funeral services will also be held in Salt Lake City on Saturday, December 3, at 12:00 noon, with a viewing on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. Interment will be at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 E. 1300 So. Published in the Deseret News from 12/1/2005 - 12/2/2005. Worthen, David Michael David Michael Worthen 1963 ~ 2005 David Michael Worthen, born January 5, 1963, passed from this life into the next at his home November 29, 2005. He is survived by his children, Collin, Zachary, and Nicholas Worthen; parents, David L. and NaDene Worthen; sister, Debra Worthen Oldroyd (Paul); nephews, Andrew, Daniel, and Patrick Oldroyd; grandmother, Gladys Roesner; aunts, uncles, cousins; and special friend, Kim. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a student at Brighton High School he developed many relationships while working on his car with friends. His keen mechanical ability and love of a challenge developed into his adulthood. Known as one of the best health and exercise technicians in Salt Lake, he used his abilities to provide for his sons, who he lovingly supported in many activities, BMX racing, football, skateboarding, and guitar. He always took time to listen while fixing our cars, he always had a smile, even at the worst time. Dad loved the outdoors, hiking, fishing, and exploring Utah four wheeling his truck. Everything good we have learned was taught by him. Thank you Dad from your three boys for filling our lives with loving joy, for always being there for us even when times were rough. You will always be in our hearts just like we were in yours from the start. Love-Collin, Zach, Nick. Graveside services will be held Friday, Dec. 2, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. at the Midvale City Cemetery, 450 West 7500 South. Published in the Deseret News on 12/1/2005.