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Adams, Benjamin Leo           
Benjamin Leo Adams 1925 ~ 2005 RICHFIELD, UT - Our father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather, Benjamin Leo Adams, was freed of the ravages of Parkinson's
Disease December 3, 2005 at the Richfield Care Center, in Richfield, Utah. He
was born October 12, 1925 the fifth of seven children born to James Justice
and Sarah Cynthia Collins Adams, in Scipio, Utah. He was raised in Scipio and
worked many different jobs, mostly farming until he entered the U.S. Navy in
1943. He served in the Pacific during the war, and was honorably discharg-ed
in 1946. All six brothers were in the military at the end of the war. He
married Rebecca "Betty" Barger June 23, 1946; she passed away in 1986. He
worked for Geneva Steel, then Utah Fire Clay in SLC. He retired from the Utah
State Dept of Transportation. He worked all over the state on the interstate
highways. He was a great guitar player and singer, and played and sang
wherever he could. He seemed to be a shy person until he was on stage. He was
a very talented wood carver and carved many unusual things. His collection of
wooden pistols is still unbelievable. There was no metal at all in them, but
they worked just like the real thing - well they didn't fire, but.... He loved
his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved all kids, and
always had a pocketful of candy, and a funny face for them. His sense of humor
was pretty well known. He liked practical jokes, and did a number of them. He
once carved a bunch of propellers, painted them orange and nailed them on
fence posts all over Richfield. Many people were wondering what the 'State'
was doing marking all those posts. Even the local radio station wanted to know
what was going on. Well, he just liked to see them spin in the wind! He is
survived by children, Ben (Ellen) Adams of West Jordan, UT, Karen Tanner of
Richfield; seven grandchildren, Shari, Shauna, Christie, Jimmy, Elizabeth,
Angel, and Barry; and eight great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by
his wife, Betty; son, Jim; brothers, Jim, Wayne, Arrel, Lowell, Bob; and
sister, Cleone. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 2 p.m.
in the Magleby Mortuary Chapel, where friends may call Tuesday evening from
6-8 p.m. and again Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the
Richfield City Cemetery with Military Rites by the V.F.W. Sevier Post #5050.
Online guest book at www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/5/2005.

Anderson, Joy Hutchinson           
Joy Anderson 1929 ~ 2005 Joy Hutchinson Anderson, 76, of Henderson, NV, passed
away, December 1, 2005 due to sudden illness. Born in Kanosh, Utah May 26,
1929 to Orson and Urvey Prows Hutchinson. She was the seventh of eight
children. Graduated from Millard High School and Seminary in 1947. Joy met her
eternal love, Garn Anderson, and they where married Oct. 2, 1947 in Kanosh;
later sealed April 7, 1965 in the Salt Lake Temple. Joy instantly became a
mother to Garnett Joy and Robert Wayne. Over the next 12 years they were
blessed with six more children, Philip Lewis, Morris Garn, Ronald Flynn, Karl
Elton, Kim H., and Nyla Rae. Joy and Garn lived in Magna, UT until 1973 when
they moved to Henderson, NV where she lived for the last 32 years of her life.
Joy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She served in several callings thinking each calling was the best in the
church. Survived by Joy (Don) Higley, NV, Phil (Hazel) WY, Ron (Donna) UT,
daughter-in-law, Jody, UT, Kim (Ja-quie) UT, Nyla (Scott) Werber, NV; 27
grandchildren; 46 great-grand-children; one great great-grandchild. Preceded
in death by husband, Garn; parents, Orson and Urvey Hutchinson; sons, Robert
Wayne, Karl, Morris; brothers, Ken, Karl, Broze, Burt; and grandson, Kent
Bennett. Viewing and short services Monday, Dec. 5, 12 noon in the Kanosh, UT
LDS Chapel. Interment, Kanosh Cemetery. Services were also held Saturday Dec.
3, at 3 p.m. in Henderson, NV.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/5/2005.

Gee, Ronald Keith        
Ronald Keith Gee 1935 ~ 2005 Ronald Keith Gee, born September 22, 1935, passed
away December 2, 2005 at his home. He peacefully left this life with a tear
rolling down his cheek which expressed his love for us. He truly was a tender
hearted husband, father, Papa and friend. He was a loving and caring husband
of Beverly Carr Gee. He loved his three children, Melinda (Chris) Ravsten,
Mark (Lisa) Gee, and Michelle (Steve) Holtby. Papa was the proud grandfather
of 11 grandchildren, Christian, Chase, Mackensie, Spencer, Kevin, Audrey,
Tanner, Matthew, Taylor, Travis and Courtney, also awaiting the arrival of a
great- grandchild due in April. During his last five days in this life each of
his grandchildren visited their Papa and expressed their love and affection to
him. Ron was the oldest of seven children and is survived by his brothers,
Randal, Richard, Robert and two sisters, Marcia and Marilyn. Preceded in death
by his brother, Roland also his parents, Keith and Melba Gee. While in this
life, Ron was ambitious and focused on serving others. As a youth he was
involved in sports, was an avid swimmer and runner. He learned hard work from
his father. He served his country in the Air National Guard; he graduated from
the University of Utah then continued his studies at Stanford University where
he obtained his degree in Physical Therapy. For 30 years his love was serving
and helping others injured or suffering pain through his practice as a
Physical Therapist and as Director of the Pain Control Center. In 1997, he and
his wife moved to Texas where he assumed the directorship of the
rehabilitation departments in two hospitals. He taught pain management
throughout the United States and was a member of numerous professional and
service organizations. He maintained 100% attendance in Rotary International
for 23 years, and served as president of the Holladay Rotary Club. From 1980
to 1992 Ron served on the Sandy City Council where he was proud to be involved
in planning the future direction of that city. He was a private pilot, avid
skier and ski instructor for many years, past owner of Solitude Ski Resort,
and avid hobbyist. Ron served an LDS mission to New Zealand from 1956 to 1958
and had along time dream to return to New Zealand and serve the Maori people
he loved so well. That dream was fulfilled in 2002 when he and his wife were
called to serve as CES Missionaries in the Auckland New Zealand Mission. Six
months into their mission they were transferred to the Wellington New Zealand
Mission to take over the directorship of the Wellington Institute of Religion.
His love for the youth and young single adults of the world was evident in his
ability to relate and teach the gospel to these future leaders of the church.
Upon their return in December 2004 Ron was diagnosed with cancer which began a
one year fight to conquer that which was ravaging his body. Now the Lord has
called him home to serve and teach others in the spirit world. For those of us
that are left behind, he will be greatly missed. The family wishes to thank
the doctors, nurses, and technicians at the LDS Hospital, Huntsman Cancer
Hospital, the Cottonwood Infusion Department, and the Community Nursing
Hospice Association who cared so compassionately for Ronald. A viewing in his
honor will be held Tuesday evening at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple,
from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 7th, in the
Riverton 16th Ward, 1208 West 12400 South, Riverton, Utah at 12 noon where a
final viewing will be held one hour prior to services. It was Ron's wish that
in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Huntsman Cancer Institute or the
LDS Missionary Fund. Send family condolences to www.larkinmortuary.com
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Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/6/2005.

Johanson, Dale T.        
Dale T. Johanson 1909 ~ 2005 Our loving father, grandfather, and friend, Dale
Theodore Johanson, 96, passed away peacefully Saturday December 3, 2005. He
was born in Morgan, Utah May 4, 1909. Dale will be missed by all who knew him.
Graveside services for Dale will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2005, 1 p.m.
at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive, where friends
may call from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. prior to the graveside services.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/5/2005.

Lewis, Franklin Lyman         
Franklin Lyman Lewis 1918 ~ 2005 Franklin Lyman Lewis, age 87, died peacefully
Dec. 1, 2005 of cancer. He was born July 10, 1918 in Jamesville, Wisconsin to
Franklin Fillmore Lewis and Cynthia Meyer Lewis. Graduated from Webster Groves
High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended M.I.T. University for one year
on a St. Louis Alumni Scholarship and returned to graduate from Washington
University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He later returned to school
and received a Masters Degree from the University of New Hampshire in
Chemistry. He was a 4 1/2 year veteran of World War II and served in the 459th
Bomb Group, the 15th Air force in the United States and Italy. He married
Vilma Towler Miller October 4, 1943 in Tucson, Arizona. After the war they
lived in Webster Groves, Missouri where he worked at Tums and Monsanto
Chemical Company. They later moved to Salt Lake City where he was employed by
Vitro and Hercules. After receiving his Masters Degree he began teaching high
school chemistry and physics at East High, Roy High and Rowland-Hall. He was a
member of the National Ski Patrol and Park City Ski Patrol for several years.
They retired in Park City, Utah to be close to the mountains that he loved. He
was an active member of the Wasatch Mountain Club and Bonneville Biking Club.
Being an avid biker, he enjoyed many international biking trips. He loved to
sing and was a member of the Beehive Statesman Barbershop Choir for several
years. He was active in Scouting, Indian Guides and loved hiking, fishing,
hunting and skiing with the family. Lyman and his wife loved to travel and go
sightseeing, hiking and biking overseas and all over the U.S. He was a member
of the Bountiful Community Church. Lyman is survived by his wife, Vilma, his
children Franklin L. Lewis, Jr. (Theresa) Cindy Lewis Olpin (Scott), 11
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his
parents, brother (Arnold), sisters (Florence Ruth and Katherine Seigmund).
Funeral Services will be held Sat. December 10, 2005 12:00 Noon, at Wasatch
Lawn Mortuary. Friends and family may call Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and
1 hour prior at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary 3401 S. Highland Dr. The family wishes
to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Parker and his associates for their
kind and professional care during Lyman's illness. Also, Gwen Mitchell and
Shelly Call for their help and care. Ann and Lloyd Glaus and Darlene and
Warren Phillips from the church for their kindness. In lieu of flowers please
make donation to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/9/2005.

Olsen, Jodean Spenst          
Jodean Spenst Olsen 1971 ~ 2005 Jodean Spenst Olsen is finally at peace after
a long battle with Huntington's Disease. Jodi was born March 23, 1971. She
married Gerald Wade Olsen August 10, 1990, which was solemnized in the Manti
Temple. She was a graduate of Alta High School. She took third place in the
state creative writing contest. She was an avid archer and brought home many
trophies with her husband Gerald. Jodi enjoyed going to Ephraim to be with her
"Special Sister" Amy, who really was her aunt. They participated many times in
the Manti Pageant. She always made people laugh with a story or joke, but most
of all her bubbly personality. Jodi is survived by Gerald Wade Olsen, and the
joy and love of their life, daughter Mikaela; mother Mary (John) Springer;
brothers, Jeramy (Janara), Joshua (Melanie) Spenst; sister Jaimee (Jake)
Bowers, Richard and Milene Olsen; grandmother Ireta Schuring; stepbrothers and
sisters, Amie (Ian), Aubra (Keith) Christine (Alan), Jay and John; in-laws
Brent (Ann), Noni (Marlin), Lena (Ben), Heidi; many loving nieces, nephews,
aunts, and uncles and cousins by the dozen. Jodi is preceded in death by her
father Steven, uncle Lynn, grandfathers Joe and Dean, grandmother Rea and
cousin Wendy. The family wishes to thank her special friends Jean Colosimo,
Annette Ferrin and Kim Springer for their dedication of friendship and love. A
special thanks to Dr. Mark Rada and Dr. Nancy Futrell for the never-ending
medical care. In lieu of flowers please make donations to University of Utah
Credit Union in Jodi's name. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December
7, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Granite View Ward, 2675 East Mt. Jordan Road
(9700 So.) in Sandy. Friends and family are invited to call on Tuesday from 6
to 8 p.m. at Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South and one hour prior
to services at the church.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/5/2005.

Osborne, Susan Ann Smith           
Susan Ann Smith Osborne 1942 ~ 2005 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and
friend, Susan Ann Smith Osborne, Salt Lake City, died December 2, 2005 at home
surrounded by her family and friends, after a courageous, four-year-long
battle with cancer. Susan was born October 8, 1942, in Salt Lake City to Royal
Milton Smith and Hazel Ruby Warburton Smith. Susan spent her early years in
Salt Lake City, Elko, and Moab. She married her loving husband, Phillip Eugene
Osborne, whom she had met while attending the University of Utah, on October
16, 1963. Phil and "Sparrow" moved the next day to the Bay Area, where Susan
subsequently graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.S. degree
in Office Administration and a minor in Accounting. After living in San
Francisco and the Bay area for nearly a decade, Susan, Phil and their children
returned permanently to Salt Lake City. On April 30, 1985, Susan and Phil were
married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple and sealed for time and all eternity with
their three children. Her Mormon faith was a cornerstone in her life, and she
enjoyed serving in the Primary, Sunday School, and Young Women's Association.
Susan excelled in numerous vocations - as real estate agent, librarian, legal
secretary, and most certainly as wife and mother. She retired from the Granite
School District in 2004 after a very successful and enjoyable 20-year career.
Her last position at the district was as the Administrative Assistant to the
Assistant Superintendent of School Services. Susan's wide circle of friends
included neighbors, associates from work (especially her two traveling
buddies, Karen Westover and Linda Frank, who along with Susan were nicknamed
the "Three Gypsies"), and three life-long friends she met while growing up in
Moab, Nancy Melich, Karen Ellison and Annette Mestas, who forever will be
known as the "Moab Gang." Susan enjoyed cooking, sewing, hiking, swimming, and
traveling. Her love of travel was kindled during the summer of 1958 when her
Girl Scout Troop #1, under the guidance of leader Dorie Melich, traveled by
chartered bus from Moab to Mexico. Since then, Susan (the "family travel
agent") has traveled with her family and friends to many places - her most
favorite places being in Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Mexico, Montana,
New York, and Oregon. Susan, or "Grandma Susie," deeply treasured her
grandchildren, Milo, Max, Levi, and Emma. She also enjoyed summers spent with
her family, friends, and relatives at the "Osborne Country Inn" in the
mountains above Heber. Preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Survived by her eternal companion and loving husband, Phil; her beloved
daughter, Stacey Ann Osborne Romney; her devoted sons, Michael Troy Osborne
and Matthew Lewis Osborne; her cherished daughter-in-law, Claire Marie
Wilstead Osborne; her terrific son-in-law, Peter Steele Romney; her adored
grandchildren, Nicholas Milo Romney, Maxwell Isaac Romney, Levi Alexander
Romney, and Emma Claire Osborne; her brothers, Milton Heber Smith and Ronald
Warburton Smith; her sisters, Connie Smith Baty, Launa Thomas, and Ernestine
Thomas; her cruise partners and sisters-in-law Patricia Osborne Birkinshaw and
Lois Osborne Baxter, as well as Aunt Josie Smith, Uncle Ray Clark, Uncle Ken
Warburton, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. "For Death is
no more than a turning of us over from time, to eternity." - William Penn. The
family would like to thank Jan Ryan, RN, Lori Walker, RN, Jayne Dougherty,
CNA, Dr. Jane MacPherson, Medical Director and the rest of the IHC Hospice
Team for helping Susan's last four weeks here on earth be so special to her
and her family. We would also like to thank Susan's many friends and
relatives, who have served as care givers the past four years by taking Susan
to her many chemotherapy and radiation appointments; plus bringing meals,
praying, and sharing their time with her. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. View Memorial Mortuary, 3115
East 7800 South. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the
mortuary and one hour prior to services on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests donations to "Livestrong - The Lance Armstrong Cancer
Foundation," P.O. Box 130819, Houston, TX. 77219-0819, and/or "IHC Hospice,"
2250 S. 1300 W., Salt Lake City, UT. 84119.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/8/2005.

Ottosen, Margaret P.          
Margaret P. Ottosen 1908 ~ 2005 Margaret Peterson Ottosen passed away
peacefully in her sleep December 2, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born May
20, 1908, in Provo, Utah, to Ethel Rawlings Peterson and Peter Canute
Peterson. She was the oldest of six children. Married Clifton Nephi Ottosen on
June 29, 1932, in the Salt Lake Temple. She spent her early years in Ephraim,
Utah, where she attended elementary and secondary schools. Education was very
important to her and she was a graduate from Snow College in 1928 and from BYU
in 1930. She taught school at Davis High for two years. After her marriage to
Clifton Nephi Ottosen, who was in the service of the FBI, they lived in
several locations in the East. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1990.
She was an active and enthusiastic member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions including: Sunday School Teacher,
Visiting Teacher, Young Women's Teacher, Ward Primary President, Ward Relief
Society Presidency, Primary Stake Board, Primary Children's Hospital Board,
and the Primary General Board for 12 years. In addition, she was an ordinance
worker at the Salt Lake Temple for 12 years. She was a woman of great dignity
and graciousness whose generosity and comfort touched the lives of many, and
she will be remembered tenderly for her abundant love of beauty. She is
survived by her four children: Ruth O. Tempest (Richard), Salt Lake City;
Peter Clifton Ottosen (Ellen), Phoenix, AZ; John Anton Ottosen, West Jordan;
and Margaret Ann Ottosen, Ocracoke, NC; nine grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother:
Ethelyn P. Taylor, Salt Lake City; Dr. C.W. (Bill) Peterson, Fountain Hills,
AZ; and Kathryn P. Welling, Kaysville. She is preceded in death by her
brothers C.R. (Neil) Peterson and P. Knute Peterson. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday, December 6, 12 noon, at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple.
Friends may call prior to the funeral beginning at 10:30 a.m. Donations to the
Primary Children's Hospital are recommended in lieu of flowers.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/5/2005.

Pearson, Stewart Eugene       
Stewart Eugene Pearson 1938 ~ 2005 Stewart Eugene Pearson, beloved husband,
father, son, brother and uncle, age 67, passed away in his sleep December 1st,
2005. He was born May 4th, 1938 in Salt Lake City to Stewart W. and Mary
Pearson. He married his sweetheart Linda Sperry on September 14th, 1962 in the
Logan LDS Temple, and they have been happily together for 43 years. Stewart
had many accomplishments, but the one he was most proud of was his family. He
loved them very much and would do anything for them. Stewart was warm,
compassionate, and had the ability to make people feel good about themselves.
He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in various capacities
over the years. He was a faithful missionary in Mexico and recently completed
a service mission with his wife. He received an honorable discharge from the
Navy where he picked up his love for flying. He graduated from the University
of Utah and was a member of the Utah State University chapter of the Phi Kappa
Phi Honor Society. Stewart was an award-winning educator who was greatly loved
by his students, all of whom he cherished. He received the highest honors in
his profession, and received the Golden Apple award in 1995. Stewart was
blessed with tremendous musical gifts from an early age. He played the trumpet
beautifully, but it was his exquisite singing voice for which he was well
known. He performed throughout the valley, and later was a member of the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He thrilled many with his voice and was a much
requested soloist throughout his life. Stewart was active in the amateur radio
community and was known under the call sign "KI7WE". He enjoyed talking with
others from around the world. He also had a lifelong passion for classic cars
and was proud of his extensive model car collection. Survived by his parents,
wife, Linda Kay; children, David, Christine, and Steven; sisters, Darla
Christensen, Shauna (Ron) White, Colleen (Roger) Nichols, and many nieces and
nephews. Preceded in death by brother, Keith Pearson and sister, Carol Jensen.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 7th, 2005, 12 noon, at the
East Millcreek 2nd Ward, 3750 S. Hillside Lane, Salt Lake City. Friends and
family may call the evening prior to services from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the
same location. They may also visit there one hour prior to the services.
Stewart, we love you very much and you will be greatly missed.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/5/2005.

Potter, Arlene Thompson       
Arlene Thompson Potter 1916 ~ 2005 Arlene Thompson Potter passed away
peacefully December 3, 2005. She was born February 21, 1916 in Surry County,
North Carolina to James "Millard" Thompson and Mallie Matthews. She married
Elwin A. Potter in 1935 and lived over sixty years in Washington, D.C. Arlene
and Elwin served an LDS mission in Arkansas in 1970. Arlene moved to Provo,
Utah in 1999 and later relocated to Oakley, Utah in 2004, residing at the
Wentworth at Summit County. Arlene was a warm and giving person, loved by all
who knew her. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband Elwin, and her
daughter, Linda P. Snow. Arlene is survived by her sisters Roxy Hayes, Maxine
Davis, Faye McCleery, Lucille Woods, and Blanche Forrester, her brothers,
Ralph Thompson and James Thompson, and her sons Glenn T. Potter (Mary) of Park
City, UT and Elwin T. Potter (Barbara) of Redmond, WA. She is also survived by
12 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be 12 noon, Thursday, December 8, 2005 at Trailside LDS Chapel
in Park City, Utah. Interment will follow at Park City Cemetery. Arrangements
in care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber City.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/5/2005.

Ricks, Jennie Merrell Jones "Jane"           
Jennie (Jane) Merrell Jones Ricks 1916 ~ 2005 Our dear mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother, Jennie (Jane) Merrell Jones
Ricks, 89, passed away December 3, 2005, in Fruita, Colorado, where she was
recovering from a hip injury. A resident of Provo, Utah for more than 20
years, Jane was born May 9, 1916 in Millcreek, Utah to Daniel Brooks Jones and
Rhoda Ann Merrell Jones. She graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City
and moved to Davis, California where she met her husband, Marc Ricks, who was
studying at the University of California at Davis. They resided in California
for nearly 50 years before moving to Utah after her husband's retirement from
his medical practice. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, she served in many capacities in Primary and Relief Society
and was a worker for many years in the Oakland and Provo Temples. She and her
husband Marc served a mission in the Washington DC Temple Visitors Center. She
loved keeping in touch with family members and friends. She is survived by her
husband, Marc Ricks, of Provo, Utah; daughter, Susan (Calvin) Baker of McCook,
Nebraska; sons, Bruce Marc Ricks (Susan) of Fruita, Colorado, Paul Grant Ricks
(Linda) of Fremont, California, and Stephen David Ricks (Shirley) of Provo,
Utah; 27 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great
great-granddaughter. Jane was preceded in death by her parents; brothers and
sisters; her daughter, Kathleen Ricks Western; and a granddaughter, Ruth
Baker. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2005, 1 p.m. at the
Oak Hills 2nd Ward chapel, 925 East North Temple Drive, Provo, Utah. Family
and friends may gather Monday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oak Hills 2nd Ward, prior to
the service. Interment will be in the East Lawn Cemetery. Funeral arrangements
under the direction of Warenski Funeral Home, American Fork, Utah.
801/763-5000
Published in the Deseret News on 12/5/2005.

Rigby, Weldon LeBurl          
Weldon LeBurl Rigby 1908 ~ 2005 Weldon LeBurl Rigby passed away peacefully at
the home of his son Brent who lovingly cared for him, along with his
daughter-in-law Marsha, family friend Becky Hutcheon and Inspiration Hospice.
Weldon was born February 22, 1908 in Fairview, Utah and married Aurtance
Thacker in 1931 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they adopted their son Brent
in 1942. Weldon was a devoted member of the LDS church and a loving husband.
He was proud of his ability to help people, both as a mechanic and an
insurance adjuster. Weldon enjoyed his garden, his workbench, his friends and
his family. He was blessed with wonderful health and mental agility until his
death due to age. Weldon is survived by his sister Theora Gledhill, son Brent
(Marsha) Rigby, grandsons Andrew Rigby and Patrick (Christy) Rigby and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6th,
2005, 10:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake
City, Utah. Family and friends may call at the same location one hour prior to
services. Interment in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. We greatly appreciate the
services Weldon received from Inspiration Hospice. In lieu of flowers please
support your local senior center and visit an elderly neighbor or family
member.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/5/2005.

Rimal, Mele Lili Mateaki           
Mele Lili Mateaki Rimal "Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Friend" Mele Lili
Mateaki Rimal was born Dec. 6, 1963 in Ha"akame Tonga. She died peacefully in
her home on Friday, December 2nd. Mele grew up in Laie, Hawaii and was a proud
graduate of Kahuku High School. She attended BYU Hawaii before she married
Sarat Kumar Rimal. Mele and her family lived in Oklahoma for a few years, but
have made Utah their home for the last 15 years. Mele lived a life of service,
serving in many positions in the LDS church and in serving her family and
friends. She is survived by her husband, Sarat Rimal, her five children,
Nakita, Sarat Jr., Shishir Mosaia, Staish 'Inoke, and Sabin Sione, her
parents, 'Inoke and Malia Funaki of Laie, Hawaii; her father, Kingi Mosaia
Mateaki of Orem, Utah; her sisters, Annie Mateaki of Orem, Utah; Tilila Paongo
of Lehi, Utah; Noelani Green, Lupe Piena, and Lesina Funaki of Laie, Hawaii;
her brothers, Kolo, Vai and 'Inoke Funaki, Jr. of Laie, Hawaii; and many other
family members and friends who were blessed by her love and friendship. Mele's
family would like to thank the members of the Welby 2nd ward LDS church, the
staff of 1st Choice Home Health & Hospice and the many friends and family who
gave service to their family during her illness. A wake will be held for
family and friends on Friday, December 9th at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007
W. South Jordan Pkway (10600 So.) from 7-10 p.m. Funeral Services will be on
December 10th at the Welby 2nd Ward Chapel, 9376 So. 4000 W. Viewing will be
from 9-10:30 a.m. and the service will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. She will
be interred at the Redwood Memorial Estates.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/8/2005.

Thorup, Marvin Stephen        
Marvin Stephen Thorup "Together Again" Marvin Stephen Thorup passed away
Sunday, December 4, 2005. He was born August 21, 1920 to Mary Ellen Winter
Thorup and Walter Leroy Thorup into a family of three boys. One more child
followed, Beverley, Steve's beloved sister, who died in 1942. Steve grew up on
Yale Avenue where he kept a pony in a back yard that extended to Ninth South.
He attended East High School for one year before the family moved to
California where he finished high school at Fairfax High in Hollywood (and
where he was classmates, as he was proud to relate, with Mickey Rooney).
Steve's father died the following year and the family returned to Salt Lake
where Steve took a job as a delivery boy, distributing reams of wrapping paper
to local businesses on his bicycle. One of his customers, Paris Beauty Supply,
offered him a job in their shipping and receiving department where he worked
his way up to manager. During this time, Steve participated in baseball clubs,
playing for both the Yale Softball Club and the Rio Grande Baseball Club.
During World War II, Steve was stationed at McClellan Field in Sacramento to
be-come part of the medical corps of the Air Force. While there, he joined a
baseball club - this sponsored by the City of Sacramento and the telephone
company, which held dances after the games. At one of these dances, he met
Shirley Ann Johnson who would become his wife and beloved partner. They were
married by a Mormon bishop in Reno, Nevada November 2, 1944, just before Steve
was shipped to Randolph Field in Texas to become a flight surgeon's assistant.
From Texas, Steve was shipped to Macon, Georgia, where, just before Christmas
in 1944, Shirley joined him, working for a trucking company just across the
street from the base. When the war ended, Steve and Shirley moved in with
Steve's mother, Mary Ellen Thorup, who became a lifelong friend of Shirley's.
Shortly after, they moved to their own apartment on First South and Second
East. Both Steve and Shirley took classes at the Henniger Business College
where Steve's instructors included Vic Laughlin and Mel Thayne. In 1950,
Shirley was pregnant and Steve took a higher paying job as an asbestos worker
for a construction company, which allowed them to buy a new Buick and small
house on Stratford Avenue (where house payments of $60 a month included taxes
and insurance). Two other daughters followed and in 1965, Steve and Shirley's
marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Steve was to remain in the
construction business for the rest of his working life. He worked for Bullough
Asbestos until he retired, at age 55, as a foreman. Upon his retirement, Steve
helped Shirley with her accounting business, bringing it into the computer
age. Steve and Shirley raised three girls and helped raise their nine
grandchildren. They were very involved in the LDS Church, serving on a mission
to Washington D.C. in 1994. Steve and Shirley traveled widely and worldwide.
Shirley passed away in 2002. Steve is survived by daughters, Janice Thorup
(Philip Salembier), Judy White (Phillip), Joyce Rolfe (Rich); grandchildren,
Eli, Winter, and Chaz Salembier, Jena, Matthew, Micah, Kiera, and Isaiah
White, and Stephan Garcia. Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 7, 2005
1:30 p.m. at Russon Brothers Salt Lake Mortuary, 255 South 200 East. Friends
may call from 12-1:15 p.m. Burial will follow in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park,
3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Online guest book and directional
maps at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/5/2005.

Turner, Maye Dale Kone        
Maye Dale Kone Turner 1919 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother and grandmother, Maye
Dale Kone Turner, died Sunday December 4, 2005 of complications associated
with a stroke. She was 86. She was born in Bancroft, Idaho May 18, 1919 to
William Ray and Effie Burgess Kone. As a child, she followed her father who
was an itinerant builder and gold miner from tiny settlements to even smaller
boomtowns in the emerging West. She was one of eight siblings, Effa Taye,
William Clayton, Wilmer Val, Georgia Lynne, Robert Ray, Bertha Ilean, and Don
Harvey. She had many tales to tell about the often rough and tumble life she
led as a child in those dusty camps. She gained much of her inner strength
from the lessons she learned from her mother, who held her family together
through the hardships and deprivations. Finally, her father gave up his dreams
and settled in Salt Lake City. She thrived in the more settled environment.
She graduated from West High School in 1937. She was a working girl when she
met her lifelong companion, Ross (Roscoe William). After a whirlwind romance
they married March 10, 1938. Their marriage produced four children, Shannon
Maye (deceased), Cherryle Dawn (David Evertsen), Kevin Ross (Sandy), and
Tristyn Sue (Bruce Bowman). To each, in her own way, Mother gave her undying
love and devotion. She is also the grandmother of 10 grandchildren, and 13
great-grandchildren. Maye and Ross were lovers and best friends. They enjoyed
the support and companionship of a wide circle of friends. Mother was also
devoted to her LDS faith. Her marriage to Ross was solemnized in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple. She sang for 18 months with the Tabernacle Choir. She also served
a church mission to Washington DC and held many ward positions through the
years and has done extensive genealogy research for the family. Mother lost
her "sweet companion", Ross, June 20, 1979. In her memoirs she described how a
wonderful calmness came over her and how her Heavenly Father let her know that
all was well and as it should be. We rejoice that they are now reunited. Our
thanks to VistaCare Hospice and Rocky Mountain Care Center of Bountiful for
their wonderful care to Mother and our family during her final days. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at the LDS 29th Ward chapel,
1100 West 500 North, at 12 noon. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening at
Memorial Estates Redwood, 6500 S. Redwood Road from 6-8 p.m. and one hour
prior to the services at the chapel. Internment at Memorial Estates Redwood.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Make A Wish
Foundation in her memory.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/5/2005.
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Turner, Wanda Belle           
Wanda Belle Turner 1909 ~ 2005 Wanda passed away peacefully December 1, 2005
to causes incident to age. She was born December 28, 1909 in Milton, Utah to
Joseph Lyman and Clara Belle Rose Mecham. She married Clarence James Turner.
This marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed
with two children, James and Janet. Janet, age seven, passed away and 11 years
later, after 37 years of marriage, Clarence passed on and she spent the
remaining 41 years alone. Thanks to four wonderful, caring grandchildren they
helped absorb the sadness and loneliness that followed. This was evident as
all four were at her bedside shortly after her passing. Following Janet's
death she enrolled at Henager's Business College and completed secretarial
courses that led to a position in the Registrant's Office at the University of
Utah. She retired after 20 years as Administrative Assistant to the Assistant
Registrar. Perhaps the happiest time of her life began after I baptized Dad a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints followed by the
family being sealed for time and eternity. The following seven years dad
maintained the ward building and each evening mom was by his side helping him.
Her joy and happiness was not only the work but being with her Clarence. Often
it would end with a trip to Fendall's Ice Cream. She had a great love for
music and enjoyed playing her piano and organ both at home and at church. She
was an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and
knitting. Wanda is survived by her son, James (Ann), grandchildren, Debra
(Jay) Weight, David (Lisa) Turner, John Paul (Amy) Turner and Melissa (Brian)
Dille, nine great-grandchildren and one sister Faye Donna (Keith) Little,
Morgan. Besides her husband, daughter and parents, she was preceded in death
by her brothers, Grant, Chester, Earl, Russell, and Harvey. Funeral services
will be provided by Wasatch Lawn Mortuary in their chapel on December 6th, at
12:00 noon. A viewing will be held prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Many
thanks to the staff at Alta Ridge Alzheimer's Community and to Alane and her
staff at Rocky Mountain Hospice.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/4/2005 - 12/5/2005.