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Allred, Melba Miller          
Melba Miller Allred 1917 ~ 2005 Melba Miller Allred passed away on December
15, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born January 21, 1917, to Melvin
Parley Miller and Cora Brugger in Chester, Idaho. She graduated from Richfield
High School and Seminary, and then attended Brigham Young University taking
business classes enabling her to have growing experiences from several
employers throughout her life, the last of which was the University of Utah.
She worked there for 27 years and retired at age 70. She also graduated from
the University of Utah Institute of Religion. She was married to James Raymond
Allred in the Salt Lake Temple in 1940. They were the parents of three sons
and two daughters. Melba was thankful for the privilege of being active in The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed leadership and
teaching experiences in most organizations of the Church with the highlight
being serving in the Columbus, Ohio Mission. She was an active member in The
Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She loved and appreciated her family. She lived an
exemplary life of selfless service and greatly influenced and touched the
lives of many people. She experienced many trials in life but endured them
valiantly. She was the strength and anchor of her family, always putting their
needs ahead of hers. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Raymond, two sons, James Raymond Allred, Jr. and Brian Allred,
one granddaughter, Rachel Allred, and one brother and four sisters. She is
survived by two daughters, Darlene Lustig (Roderick) of Mesa, Arizona; Nancy
Bollinger (Roy) of Park City, Utah; a son, Clinton Allred (Camille) of Lindon,
Utah; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one sister, Edith
Shaban of San Bruno, California. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
December 20, 2005, at noon at the Mountain View First Ward, 1400 South 1900
East, Salt Lake City, Utah, with a viewing from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Interment
will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral directors: Larkin Mortuary.
For online condolences see larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Blackburn, Clay T.       
Clay T. Blackburn 1917 ~ 2005 LOA, UTAH - Our beloved mother, grandmother and
sister, Clay Taylor Blackburn, age 88, died December 14, 2005 at her home in
Loa, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born October 11, 1917 in
Fremont, Utah, a daughter of William Gross and Emily Bell Duncan Taylor. She
married Floyd Blackburn, December 26, 1937 in Manti, Utah. Their marriage was
solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple May 14, 1958. Floyd died September 6, 1993.
Clay was very active in the LDS Church, serving in the Primary, Young Women
and in the Stake and Ward Relief Society. She was an active member of the DUP
Camp Mauna Loa. Clay was in charge of the Red Cross in Wayne County for many
years, always willing to help those in need. She was also active in the Senior
Citizens. Clay loved to hunt, fish and go rock hounding. She always had a
lovely garden and beautiful flowers. Her back door was always open and she had
a story for everyone and always wanted you to sit down and eat. Clay is
survived by her children: Eugene (deceased) and Loma Blackburn of Loa; Wilbert
and Bonnie Blackburn of Ft. Collins, CO; George and Linda Blackburn of
Fremont; 29 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; four
great-great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Verna McDonald of South San
Francisco, CA; Van and Lela Taylor, Ora Mascaro, all of Fremont; Wilma Boone
of Murray; Dunk and Roma Taylor of Bicknell; Sherma and Keith Sondrup of Orem;
Carole and Glen Chabot of Eureka, CA. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Floyd; son, Eugene; a brother, Chap Taylor and three sisters: Lela
Oyler, Baurdee Sheffield and Cheryl Hill. Funeral services will be held
Monday, December 19, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa Stake Center, where friends
may call for viewing Monday morning from11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.
Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner
Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah. On line guest book at;
www.springerturner.com
Published in the Deseret News on 12/17/2005.

Casdorph, Carol Jean Parsons       
Carol Jean Parsons Casdorph She will be missed Our beloved angel mother, Carol
Jean Parsons Casdorph, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday,
December 15, 2005. She leaves a legacy of service to God, having faithfully
served her fellow beings. She now serves in a new capacity, leaving behind the
cares of this world. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and
Virginia, her sister, Gail, her infant brothers, Paul and Ray, her beloved
son, Allen, and her angel grandchildren, Jaclyn and Jeremy Cook, and Nathan
Porter. We rejoice in her sweet reunion with these and other loved ones. Carol
married Richard Vaughn Casdorph in the Salt Lake Temple on her 18th birthday,
June 10, 1955. Together they raised nine children and have played an active
role in the lives of her 31 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Carol
had a successful career as a full-time mother and mastered the skills required
to take on this challenging and most precious calling of Father in Heaven. She
strived to establish a house of prayer, a house of fasting, and a house of
faith. She taught by example the principle of sacrifice and of living a life
of thrift. She stood at the crossroads for her children and grandchildren
until the day she died. She developed particular expertise in fixing home
appliances. She spent the last 20 years "helping out" at Chic-fil-A at the
Layton Hills mall. This highlight on her resume was particularly enjoyed by
her grandchildren, each whom she took individually to Chic-fil-A and
All-A-Dollar to celebrate their birthdays. This year, with their children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gathered round them, Carol and Richard
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. This joyous event exemplified the
family gatherings over the anniversary. This joyous event exemplified the
family gatherings over the years at which Carol was found most happy and
content: surrounded by her family. She found her greatest joy in her family
and serving them. She is survived by her husband Richard, her children:
Virginia (Craig) Porter, Julie (Kim) Johnson, Lorraine (Martin) Dobson,
Maureen (Johnnie) Cook, Myron (Toni) Casdorph, Vaughn (Heidi) Casdorph,
Chalane (Mark) Wride, Anne (Dustin) Volk; her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, Sterling (Suzanne) Porter, Cameron Porter, Jordan Porter,
Schyler Porter, Austin Porter, Paul Frazier, April Frazier (Joshua) Thompson,
Kelli Frazier, Jamie Frazier, Amber Dobson (Derek) Tilley, Candice Dobson
(Scott) McWhorter, Lance Dobson, Natalie Dobson, Justin Cook, Madeline Cook,
Landon Cook, Ryan Cook, Kiersten Cook, Katie Casdorph, Sierra Casdorph, Levi
Casdorph, Lauren Casdorph, Porter Casdorph, Caroline Casdorph, Weston
Casdorph, Seth Wride, Ashley Volk, Bridgette Volk; her great-grandchildren:
Nathaniel Tilley, Logan Tilley, Parley Porter, and Marlie Thompson. Carol
honored her pioneer heritage and had an abiding will to live up to and teach
her children the legacy of faith left by her ancestors, including her
great-great-grandfather, Elder George A. Smith, cousin of the Prophet Joseph
Smith. She had a testimony of his calling and his magnifying it. She is
survived by her wonderful family that shares her pioneer heritage including
siblings: Kaye (Earl) Butler, Bliss (Veronica) Parsons, Zora (Nile) Sorenson,
as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews. She wished to do all she could in
spreading the blessings of the restored gospel through family history work.
She worked diligently and effectively in the LDS Church Extraction Program for
a number of years. She enjoyed working as a veil worker in the Bountiful
temple for the past several years until the time of her death. "We miss you,
Mom. Till we meet again." Funeral services will be held Monday, December 19,
2005 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood LDS Stake Center, 855 East Mutton
Hollow Road, Kaysville, Utah. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8
p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Monday from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail
condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/16/2005 - 12/17/2005.

Christensen, LaMar Claire          
LaMar Claire Christensen 1927 ~ 2005 LaMar Claire Christensen, 1927-2005
passed away December 14, 2005 of natural causes. Born Sept. 16, 1927 in
Ephraim, Utah to Clarence Andrew and Lorena Elizabetha Oviatt Christensen. His
family moved to Salt Lake when he was 12. Graduated Granite High School, and
was drafted and served in the U. S. Army for three years and the last 11
months of that was in Korea. Met Rita Pearl Jenkins and married Sept. 17,
1948. Later solemnized in Salt Lake Temple. Worked for Hygea Ice Co., Salt
Lake Kanab, Breitling Bros. Construction. Served as Ward Clerk and was ready
to serve when called upon. Made many friends in 1st, 3rd, and 12th Wards of
the Mill Creek Stake. Preceded in death by his wife, Rita in May 1980, and
granddaughter, Sara Darline Christensen (Rick) Aug. 1999. Leaves behind six
children, Ricky (Darline), Murray; Dean (Josephine), ElCajon, CA; LaRaine,
Provo, UT; Daniel (Elizabeth), West Jordan; Geraldine, Provo; Jeffrey (Penny),
Aurora, Colorado. Survived by 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grand-children .
Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m., Dec.19, 2005 in the Holladay
Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive. Friends and family may call Sunday
6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to services. Interment, Elysian Burial
Garden
Published in the Deseret News on 12/17/2005.

Cooper, Maurine Barton        
Maurine Barton Cooper 1917 ~ 2005 Maurine Barton Cooper, age 88, of St.
Helena, CA, passed away peacefully in Orem on December 16, 2005 with her
family at her side. She was born February 24, 1917 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah a
daughter of John Amos and Ellen Anna Margaret Seely Barton. She married Martel
Stanford Cooper November 13, 1937 in Logan, Utah. Martel passed away March 1,
1993. As a young woman she enjoyed the outdoors, horseback riding, activities
with her friends and family. She was an outstanding athlete on the Carey High
School basketball team. Maurine was an active member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served faithfully in many callings throughout
her life including ward organist. She also enjoyed her Pinochle club. Her
later years were spent with family, outings at the ocean and Clear Lake, and
road trips with her husband. Many will remember her devoted care of several
elderly friends in St. Helena. Maurine enjoyed music, playing cards, and
working in her yard. Her quick smile and ready wit will be missed by those who
knew and loved her. Survivors include her children: Annette (Arv) Hullinger of
Orem, UT; Kent (Lynette) Cooper of Fairfield, CA; Ruth (Don) Vannucci of
Novato, CA; Jed (Kalleen) Cooper of Kenwood, CA; Scott (Julie) Cooper of
Petaluma, CA. Her sisters Margaret (Verd) Murdock of Carey, ID and Beth (Dave)
Jenne of Mattawa, WA, 24 grandchildren and 46 great-grand-children. She was
preceded in death by her husband Martel Stanford Cooper and brothers Mac
Barton, Owen Barton, Boyd Barton and her granddaughter Katie Cooper. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the St.
Helena Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will
follow in the St. Helena Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/17/2005.

Cropper, Vonda S.        
Vonda S. Cropper 1914 - 2005 Marysvale, Utah - Vonda LaRee Shelton Cropper, 91
passed away Dec. 15, 2005 in Toquerville, Utah. She was born July 8, 1914 in
Brooklyn, Utah to Rita Higgins and Leonard Shelton. She married William "Bill"
Cropper, July 8, 1933 who preceded her in death in 1966. She was with the West
Jordan Senior Center for many years and enjoyed quilting with her many friends
there. She is the mother of Charles (Carolyn) Cropper of Elsinore, William
Dwain (Mary) Cropper of Sandy, Jan (Bob) Peterson of LaVerkin, Lorraine
(Roger) Harris of Virgin, Helen (Jerry) Davis of LaVerkin; her brother, Norman
(Sharon) Shelton of Norwalk, CA.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is
preceded in death by five sisters, Ilene Ward, Ruth Young, Marjorie Munson,
Rula Galloway, Barbara Lunceford; two nephews and one niece. Graveside
services and interment will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 12:00
noon in the Marysvale Cemetery. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in
Richfield on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Online guestbook
www.maglebymortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/17/2005.

Gottfredson, Harold Mayo           
Harold Mayo Gottfredson 1932 ~ 2005 Gottfredson, December 14, 2005, Harold
Mayo, born on St. Patrick's Day, 1932, passed peacefully at his home from the
wretched disease, Alzheimer's. The beloved and adored husband of Clyde,
loving, cherished father of Allison, Troy, Vanessa, Gina, and adopted
daughter, Karen Kelly, son-in-law, MacArthur Davis; grandchildren, Eden,
Fletcher, and Ashlynne; and loving mothers-in-law, Greta Allison and Ruth
Shelton. Harold had a brilliant career with his beloved Utah Symphony for 40
years. As Mark Twain said, "Make your vocation your vacation", which truly was
Harold's way of life. A special thanks for the amazing care by our "Mayo
Woman", Franki Loftus of Affinity Hospice for Life and her associates.. Also,
the staff of Christus St. Joseph Villa's special care unit, and the doctors
and staff of the 4th Floor of Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, for their
loving care of Harold. A wake is to begin Friday at 5:00 p.m. at the late
residence of Harold, 974 South 1300 East until Sunday at 6 p.m. when a vigil
service will be held with the wake to continue after. His remains will be
leaving his late home Monday at 10 a.m. for a Requiem Mass to be celebrated at
10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple.
Committal, Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T Street. Funeral
Directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons "Forever with the Lord." In lieu of
flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated to the Alzheimer's
Association, 845 East 4800 South, Murray, Utah 84107. CEAD MILE BEANNACH
(100,000 Blessings)
Published in the Deseret News from 12/16/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Hill, James Bethay       
James Bethay Hill 1921 ~ 2005 ST GEORGE, UT - James Bethay Hill, 84, died
December 9, 2005 in St. George, Utah. He was born November 26, 1921 in
Spartanburg County, South Carolina to Luther Meadows Hill and Odessa Hembree.
Due to his father's unfortunate industrial accident, his mother sent James and
his brother Chris to the Del la Howe Orphanage and training school where he
lived until he graduated as valedictorian of his high school class. Raised a
Baptist, James heard the message of the LDS Church from two young elders, was
converted and baptized in January of 1941. He married Norma Dredge on November
15, 1943 in the Salt Lake Temple. After graduating BYU, James was appointed as
administrative assistant to the Vice President at BYU. In 1954 he accepted the
positions of treasurer, purchasing agent and professor on the first faculty at
the Church College of Hawaii, the forerunner to BYU Hawaii. Upon relocating to
Whittier in Southern California, his 20 years of university administration
lent him well in the booming aerospace industry. He accepted positions with
North American Aviation, Bechtel Industries, and Litton Industries where he
worked in the management and engineering of shipbuilding, launch helicopter
assault ships, and construction of nuclear/fossil power projects. Following
retirement, Jim and Norma moved to St. George in 1984. Active in the LDS
Church, he spent many years in church service as branch president, executive
secretary, high councilman, stake missionary, young men advisor, and home
teacher. Jim and Norma worked in the St. George Temple and enjoyed serving two
LDS missions: Albuquerque, New Mexico and North Sidney, Australia. In 2003
James was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He fell and broke his hip on
January 14, 2005 and never fully recovered. James B. Hill is survived by his
wife, Norma; sister, Ann McNary Burgess of St. George; daughter, Kay (David)
Pinkston of St. George; son, David James (Dianne) Hill of Ammon, ID; son,
Jonathan (Roberta) E. Hill of Quartz Hill, CA; and daughter, Nelessa (Keith)
A. Sullivan of St. George. James is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 30
great-grandchildren and numerous friends and relatives. Appreciation is
expressed to Aaron and Ann Jenkins, David and Mendy Stucki and Rocky Mountain
Hospice for their devoted care during the last months of Jim's time with us.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the
Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., with visitations being
received Friday, December 16, 2005 from 6-8 p.m., and again on Saturday,
December 17, 2005 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., prior to the services. Interment
will be at the St. George Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary
(435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf Mortuary website
at www.metcalfmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/16/2005 - 12/17/2005.

Hinnewinkel, Rance       
Rance Hinnewinkel "Together Again" Lawrence Jr. Hinnewinkel, 79, passed away
December 13, 2005 in Sandy, Utah. Born July 8, 1926 in Powerville, Montana,
son of Lawrence and Theresa Steidle Hinnewinkel. Married Pearl Elizabeth
Babcock June 3, 1947 in Custer, South Dakota. "He was born to be a rich man,
on a warm Montana morn. With nothing else to call his own, but a dugout
earthen home. By 14 ~ times were tough, and now a man-but still a child. He
left home to wrangle horses, in the cold Montana Wild. He fought for God and
Country, which he loved with all his heart. Then returned to clear blue
western skies and a new life he did start. From blasting rock to building
roads, across the western land. He toiled and worked to build a life, with his
sweet Pearl at his hand. Above all else - his family came first, and a saddle
always felt like home. As he chased the wind over mountains tall, he never
rode alone. A wise man knows that riches shine, as gifts that come from God.
Like mountains, trees and crystal streams and that green Montana sod. Dad
lived his life with no regrets, and his honor he held high. Now fly back home
as an eagle soars, across a blue Montana sky." Rance served in the Army during
World War II and worked as a general superintendent for Peter Kiewit
Construction for over 40 years building many miles of interstate. Survived by
daughter, Sharon Kay (Arnie) Krushensky; grandchildren: Rance (Julie)
Krushensky and Kandle (Alan) Anderson; six great-grand-children: Scott,
Lindsay, Colton, Rance, Creed, Gavin; sister, Terry (Leo) Grasky; brother:
Carl (Jan) Hinnewinkel. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Mickey
Hinnewinkel; sisters: Alice Donnely and Kay Taylor. He was a lifetime member
of the Knights of Columbus. He is a hero in the hearts of his family. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Worker Catholic
Church, 7405 South Redwood Road. A viewing will be held Sunday, 6-7:00 p.m. at
McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah where a
Rosary will begin at 7:00 p.m. Interment, Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/17/2005.

Howard, D'Rilla Read          
D'Rilla Read Howard 1907 ~ 2005 D'Rilla Read Howard, born March 20, 1907, in
Rupert, Idaho the daughter of Alonzo Read and Lucy Robinson passed away
peacefully of natural causes on December 12, 2005. Married Orin P. "Bob"
Howard in Salt Lake LDS Temple June 22, 1931. Preceded in death by husband
Bob, son Robert Samuel and his wife Agnes, and by sisters Ramona Henrickson
and Kirma Cook. Survived by sons Read, Doug, Don and daughter Luceen; 22
grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. D'Rilla graduated in 1925 from the
LDS High School and then received her Bachelor of Science in 1930 from the
University of Utah. Taught English at Springville High School, where she met
her husband, and also taught at Forest Dale Elementary for many years. She
loved and enjoyed people and happily served for 30 years in Relief Society and
Primary in various positions and leadership callings and also was very devoted
to being part of her children's activities. With all of her life's interests
and accomplishments her greatest satisfaction and joy came from her love and
dedication to her family's successes. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
December 20, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. noon, at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401
Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held Monday, December 19,
2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment; Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Howard, Joan Dian Cannegieter           
Joan Dian Cannegieter Howard 1942 ~ 2005 During the morning of December 13,
2005, Joan returned home to welcoming embraces of her family members and three
daughters who preceded her. We like to think she was escorted by D'Rilla
Howard, her mother-in-law, who passed just an hour before her. Born June 26,
1942 to Howard William Cannegieter and Pearl Thelma Larson in Murray, UT. She
married Orin Read Howard on April 20, 1962 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together
they had eight wonderful children: James Read Howard (ClaraAnne); Anne Marie
Howard (deceased); Launa Joan Wright (Karl); Holly Ann Howard and Heather Lynn
Howard (twins, deceased); Teresa Ann Johnson (Brad); Heidi Jean Brennan (Ken);
John Richard Howard (Amber). Joan adored her 11 grandchildren, who will miss
her dearly. We like to think she's now attending to those grandchildren on
their way. She is also survived by immediate family: sister, LuAnn Malmborg
(Reid), and brother, Ron Cannegieter (Marjorie). She is preceded in death by
her parents, her brother, Gary William, and three daughters. Mom was a giver.
She threw great birthday parties, and knew how to feed a crowd. She was an
artist. She loved to paint and to craft. After bearing her eight children,
Joan returned to teaching. She taught several grades at Calvin Smith
Elementary where she retired from teaching in 1992. Years of depression
burdened her, but to her credit, mom held on, and chose to quit teaching and
continue living for her family. In recent years, Joan's health declined.
Walking was difficult, life more of a burden. These past months, mom endured a
fractured pelvis, and then breast cancer and chemotherapy. We miss you dearly,
but to think of you free of all of the pain you have borne both physically and
emotionally, we celebrate your new adventures! Until we meet again, much love.
Services will be held Monday, Dec 19th at 12:00 noon at the Holladay 2nd Ward
Chapel located at 2065 E. 4675 So. Friends may call Sunday from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, and Monday from 10:30-11:30
a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Jensen, Bruce H.         
Bruce H. Jensen 1953 ~ 2005 Bruce H. Jensen, age 52, passed away December 13,
2005. He was born on July 20, 1953 to Harold M. and Faye W. Jensen in Logan,
Utah. Bruce graduated from Logan High School in 1971. He served a mission for
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Korea from 1972 to 1974. He
was a loyal Aggie and active in the Sigma Chi Fraternity while attending Utah
State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1976. He graduated from the J.
Reuben Clark School of Law in 1979. After completing his legal education and
being admitted to the Utah State Bar, Bruce joined the firm of Snow,
Christensen & Martineau in Salt Lake City where he eventually focused his law
practice on the representation of healthcare professionals in medical
malpractice cases. In 1991, he was a founding member of the firm of Williams &
Hunt where he continued his law practice until his death. Bruce was the
consummate professional, meticulous and thorough in his preparation;
articulate and persuasive in both written and oral presentations; sharing
generously of his talents and experience as a mentor to younger lawyers; and,
perhaps most impressively, a model of civility, treating everyone he
encountered with dignity and respect. He was fittingly recognized by his peers
as one of the best lawyers in America. Among his many interests and reflective
of his passion for life, Bruce was an avid golfer, honing his youthful skills
at the Logan Golf & Country Club, representing both Logan High School and Utah
State University on their respective golf teams and continuing his love for
the sport more recently as a member of the Willow Creek Country Club, serving
as a board member and president. Bruce is survived by his mother Faye W.
Jensen, his brother S. Wayne Jensen, D.D.S., sister-in-law Laurel G. Jensen,
nephews Bryant Jensen and Garrett Jensen, niece Camille Jensen and Godsons
Kenzo Okazaki and Bauer Anderson. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
December 17, 2005 at noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South,
Sandy. Friends may pay their respects Friday, December 16, 2005 from 4:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City.
Friends and relatives are also invited to a grave side service and interment
at the Logan City Cemetery on Monday, December 19, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be sent to the Utah Junior Golf Association or a scholarship
fund being established in honor of Bruce with the Utah State University
Department of Economics, Attention Dean's Office, College of Business, Logan,
Utah 84322-3500.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/16/2005 - 12/18/2005.

LaTulippe, Julia Patten       
Julia Patten LaTulippe (Little Lady Full of Grace) Our dearly loved mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, great- great-grandmother, aunt and friend
passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2005. Julia was born on January 25, 1911
in Nephi, Utah. She was the oldest daughter of Lola Sperry and William Wright
Patten. She is survived by her son George LaTulippe and daughter-in-law Mary
Jo of Ogden, a granddaughter Patricia LaTulippe of Salt Lake City, her nephew
Jack Thompson of Salt Lake City, three great-grandchildren, Christopher Handy,
Lisa Handy and Rachel (Lawrence) Cowan of Salt Lake City and a
great-great-grandchild Ava Cowan. Her only grandson, Mark Steven LaTulippe,
died in 1978. Julia met the love of her life, George Francis LaTulippe, in the
ninth grade. They married on June 26th and enjoyed more than 60 years
together. While they lived much of their life in Utah, they spent 20 years in
Los Angeles, California. Julia loved the climate and the occasional thrill of
seeing a Hollywood "star". Julia's mission or calling in life was to care for
those she loved and she did it so well. She ensured a loving home, to not only
her husband and son, but provided such extended loving care to her grandmother
Sperry, her mother, Lola, her father, Bill, her uncles, her brother Lou, her
sister Frannie and her nephew Jack. In addition, she made time to help friends
in need and, of course, time for her two grandchildren and three
great-grand-children. Julia cherished her membership in The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and was sealed to her husband, George, in 1996 in
the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She and her husband loved their association with the
Footprinters Association, the Moose Lodge and the Elks Lodge, which led to
great friendships, including a long lasting friendship with Etta and Boyd
Reynolds. They enjoyed lots of weekend dances. Julia was a tenacious little
lady who handled even the most difficult times with absolute grace. Towards
the end of her life, her family had the wonderful opportunity to return some
of the loving care that they had received over the years, including Jack, who
was her daily companion for the last two and half years of her life.
Visitation will be held at the Larkin Mortuary located at 260 East South
Temple, Salt Lake City on Tuesday, December 20th, 2005 from 12:30 p.m. until
2:00 p.m. Graveside service will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery following
the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mark Steven
LaTulippe Scholarship Fund at Weber State University, 3850 South Harrison
Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408. Online condolences may be sent to jolatulip@aol.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

McAllister, LeRay L.          
LeRay L. McAllister 1930 ~ 2005 LeRay L. McAllister, father, grandfather and
friend, passed away 14 December 2005 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical
Center from complications related to cancer. He was 75 years old. LeRay was
born on 10 April 1930 in Anaconda, Montana, the son and only child of Leland
Graham and Mary Luella Gray McAllister. He was raised in Delta, Utah,
attending primary and secondary schools there, graduating from Delta High
School. He then continued his education at the Branch Agricultural College
(now Southern Utah University) in Cedar City, Utah. Upon returning from a
mission to Germany, LeRay served in the US Army during the Korean War. During
this period of time he met and married LuJean Roper. Together they raised five
children, Ann (Richard Herlin), Douglas (Lynnae), Bruce (Debbie), Marla (Jeff
Bennion) and Eric (Suzanne). Continuing his education, LeRay studied at
Brigham Young University and Arizona State University, ultimately securing,
respectively, a Bachelors Degree and a Masters Degree in Accounting. LeRay
became a professor of accounting at Brigham Young University in 1963 after
teaching for two years at the College of Southern Utah. In 1966 he completed
doctoral work at Arizona State University and returned to Brigham Young
University where he worked until 1994. As a professor LeRay was highly
respected by his peers and a student favorite, continually achieving the
highest rankings possible in student reviews. LeRay was an active member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many capacities and
callings including, Sunday school teacher, bishop, high councilor, counselor
in the stake presidency, and, most recently, as stake patriarch. In this final
calling, one that gave him tremendous satisfaction and spiritual growth, he
pronounced 802 blessings. One of LeRay's greatest joys arose from years of
dedicated service as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America. He was especially
involved in scout leader training with the Utah National Parks Council,
serving on numerous Wood Badge staffs in various positions including course
director. LeRay and his wife, LuJean, served as missionaries in the Church
Genealogy Library, an activity that solidified a lifelong passion for
genealogy and family history. He also served for years prior to this mission
and thereafter as an ordinance worker in the Provo and Mount Timpanogos
Temples. LeRay was a dedicated public servant, actively involved in the
Republican Party in various capacities. In 1974 LeRay was elected to the Utah
House of Representatives, serving for six terms, two of which were spent
serving as Majority Leader. He then successfully ran for the State Senate,
serving for three terms. In all, LeRay served for 24 years as a state
legislator. Despite an extremely active life of professional and political
service and enthusiastic involvement with his beloved avocations, including
music, gardening, reading and bird watching, LeRay was quick to say that his
greatest achievements and loves were his relationship with his wife, his
family and his devotion to the Lord, Jesus Christ. LeRay is survived by his
wife of 51 years, his five children and 23 grandchildren. He is preceded in
death by two grandchildren. Friends and associates are invited to greet family
members at a visitation that will be held on Sunday, December 18 from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Sundberg Olpin Mortuary located at 495 South State
Street, in Orem, Utah. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday,
December 19 at the Orem Cherry Hill Stake Center at 1700 South 400 East, Orem,
Utah. Friends and associates may call prior to the funeral service from 9:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com.
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Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Menlove, Elfie Colleen Crandall         
Elfie Colleen Crandall Menlove 1931 ~ 2005 Our beloved wife, mother,
grandmother and friend Colleen Crandall Menlove passed away from cancer
peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on December 13, 2005. She was
born May 20, 1931 to David Ford Crandall and Elfie Norma Anderson Crandall in
Ogden, Utah. She graduated from East High School and the University of Utah
with a BA in education. She met her husband Max Roy Menlove on a blind date
while attending the University and they were married in the Salt Lake City
Temple and were together for 54 wonderful years. She was a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served her callings
faithfully and also fulfilled a desire to serve a mission with her husband in
the San Diego Temple and Mormon Battalion Visitor Centers. Her greatest joy
and purpose in life was serving her family and others. She possessed great
charity. She listened to all who needed an ear, empathized with everyone's
situation and wanted to help. She would never refuse a request of someone in
need. She never wanted recognition for her service and would go to great
lengths to hide it or minimize it. Many people never knew who left the
necessary items on their doorsteps. This was just one of the methods she used
to provide what someone needed and still preserve their dignity. She
considered herself a very ordinary person, but those of us who loved her and
were loved by her, considered her extraordinary. She was a woman who did the
daily ordinary things with extraordinary love. She will be missed by all of
us. We love you. She is survived by her husband, six children: Michael (Ooma),
Sandy, Utah, Nena (Dana) Brown, Dublin, Ohio, Kerry (Stan) Smith, Bel Air,
Maryland, Eileen (Kevan) Jensen, Norman, Oklahoma; Marianne (Mike) Waldram,
Murray, Utah, Kenneth (Kimberly), Draper, Utah, 21 grandchildren and her twin
brother, Elwood A. Crandall. Preceded in death by her parents and brother,
Kenneth Ford Crandall. We would like to thank, the angels from hospice who
made her last days so comfortable. Funeral services will be held on Monday,
December 19, 2005 at the LDS church at 3070 Nila way (4120 S.) at 12:00 noon.
Friends and family may call on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr., from 5-7 p.m. and on Monday from 10:30-11:30
a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made
to The American Cancer Society.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Nelson, Belva Jarrell         
Belva Jarrell Nelson 1917 ~ 2005 Belva Jarrell Nelson, age 87, passed away
December 13, 2005. She was born December 26, 1917, to Sarah Gower Dye and
Walter Jarrell. She married Ernest D. Nelson, December 3, 1937. Their marriage
was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He passed away in 1971. She
served many years as a Relief Society President and as an Ordinance Worker in
the Salt Lake Temple. Her greatest joy was her family. Her six children are:
Robert D. (Nancy), Karen Weaver, Craig L. (Kay), James W., Barry J. (Carla),
and Mark S. She has 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, December 19, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Wilford 2nd Ward, 3179 South Highland Dr. Friends and family may call on
Sunday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Memorial Estates Holladay Cottonwood
Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Dr, and at the church one hour prior to the
funeral services.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Nelson, Lex S.           
Lex S. Nelson Beloved Son& Brother Spc. Lex S. Nelson, 21 died while serving
his country in Tikrit, Iraq on Dec 12, 2005. Lex was born Aug. 21, 1984 in
Afton, WY to Ellis H. and Roene Shumway Nelson.  Lex, an Eagle Scout,
graduated from Granite High School and the Granite LDS Seminary program in
2002. Upon graduation he joined the US Army and deployed to Iraq in January
2005. Lex is survived by his father Ellis H. Nelson: eight brothers and 10
sisters; Bernadette West, Salt Lake; Caleana Keys, Salt Lake; Duke Nelson,
Glendale, AZ; Enden Nelson, Yardley, PA; Clarke Ray, Salt Lake; Francine
Miller, Salt Lake; Amber Watts, Gulf Shores, AL; Greta Nelson, Marina Del Rey,
CA; Hank Nelson, Provo; Ingrid Nelson, Los Angeles, CA; Laura Arias, Salt
Lake; Jacob Nelson, Salt Lake; Katrina Nelson, Salt Lake; Bethany Ray, Salt
Lake; Max Nelson, Ephraim; Nada Nelson, Ephriam; Obed Nelson, Bountiful.
Preceded in death by mother Roene, step-mother Eileen, grandparents, brother
and niece. Funeral Service will be Monday Dec. 19, 2005 11:00 a.m. at the
Orchard 2nd Ward church building at 3700 South 800 West, Bountiful. Friends
may call Monday from 9:00 - 10:45 am. at the church. Interment will follow on
Tuesday 12 noon at the Auburn WY Cemetery. Directors Independent Funeral
Service of Bountiful. For donations please send to American Red Cross in the
honor of Lex S Nelson
Published in the Deseret News on 12/17/2005.

Neuenschwander, Christine L.       
Christine L. Neuenschwander 1919 ~ 2005 Our dear, precious Wife, Mother, and
Grandmother returned to her Heavenly Father on December 14, 2005 surrounded by
her family. She died peacefully after an 8 1/2 year courageous and valiant
battle with Alzheimer's. Chris was born on November 23, 1919 in White Sulphur
Springs, West Virginia to W.K. and Mary Lafon. She attended school in West
Virginia, and the Strayer School of Business in Washington, D.C. she worked
for the FBI in Washington D.C. in the Identification Division, the
Communications Section, and the Field Office. Following her work with the FBI,
she worked for the Democratic National Committee in the Treasury, Women's and
Executive Divisions. It was while working in Washington, D.C. that she met her
eternal sweetheart, Lynn E. Neuenschwander. They were married on January 10,
1946 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active member of the LDS church
serving in numerous callings. She had a special talent in Genealogy and
volunteered at the Genealogy Library every Wednesday evening for 35 years. She
also loved to sing and was a member of the Allegro Chorus performing numerous
concerts throughout the years. She was active in Politics and enjoyed her work
with numerous Utah State Senators and Congressmen. Chris cherished her family
and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved
family parties, reunions at Lava Hot Springs, and vacations together. Chris
was blessed with many friends and particularly enjoyed "the 49ers", a group of
missionaries and their wives from the Swiss-German mission with whom she and
Lynn shared many years of special memories. Survived by her husband, Lynn;
children, Mark (Bunny) Neuenschwander, Carol (Danny) Smith, Norma (John)
Rankin, son-in-law Frank (Geri) O'Farrell, 15 grandchildren, and 30
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; brothers; sisters;
daughter, Linda; and grandson, Eric. Funeral Services will be held Monday,
December 19, 2005 at 12 noon at the Little Cottonwood 9th Ward Chapel, 1160
East Vine Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends may call at the Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Sunday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and at the
church on Monday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment at
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Robbins, Helen Stokes         
Helen Stokes Robbins 1927 ~ 2005 Helen Stokes Robbins, our loving and caring
wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, returned home to the
loving and comforting arms of our Heavenly Father on Dec. 13, 2005, at the age
of 78. Mom was born July 22, 1927 in Cleveland, Utah to James Alfred Stokes
and Zella Alger Stokes. She married her high school sweetheart and loving
husband F. Dale Robbins on September 2, 1944 at Camp Houze, Texas, two weeks
prior to his leaving for the European Theaters of Operations during World War
II. In support of the war effort, my mother worked at Hill Air Force Base.
Upon my father's return from the war, they were sealed in the Manti Temple.
Mom was a very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, serving in many callings and positions, such as: Ward Primary Teacher,
Stake Relief Society Presidency, Stake Missionary, Stake and Ward Relief
Society Presidency, Jordan River Temple Worker (baptistery). Her favorite
calling in life was that of a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the
epitome of the perfect homemaker. She fostered a loving, caring, and accepting
atmosphere in our home. She loved her family dearly and delighted in their
visits. She was the perfect example of a mother. Mom is loved, cherished and
honored by her family, survived by her husband F. Dale Robbins, Holladay,
Utah, and her children: Carol Van Horn (Howard), Sandy, Utah; F.D. Robbins
(Shelley), Taylorsville, Utah; Jim Robbins (Lindy), Centerville, Utah; Jeff
Robbins (Jalane), Salt Lake City, Utah; 14 grandchildren 12
great-grandchildren: also, brothers Ray Stokes, West Valley, Utah; Garth
Stokes, West Jordan, Utah; Gary Stokes, North Ogden, Utah; sister Reva Gordon,
Huntington, Utah. Mom was preceded in death by her father and mother; brother,
James Alden Stokes, sister, Corrine Stokes, and brother, Donald Floyd Stokes.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, December 19, 2005, at 1:00 p.m.
at Holladay Stake Center, 4395 South Albright Drive (2145 East). A viewing
will be conducted prior to the services from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Interment will be at the Wasatch Lawns Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 South
Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael P.
Collins and Dr. Matthew C. Hansen, for their compassionate concern and
excellent care given to our wife and mother.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Sampson, Doyle           
Doyle Sampson 1920 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE/IVINS, UT - Doyle Sampson, age 85, passed
away Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at his home in Kayenta, Ivins, Utah. He was
born September 15, 1920 in Delta, Utah. After completing high school, he was
recruited by Lee Hafen to come to Dixie Jr. College. He attended Dixie for one
and a half years before leaving with the National Guard in 1941. He was with
the 115th Engineers Corp, stationed in England, and went into France on Utah
Beach when the invasion of Europe took place. Doyle was honorably discharged
from active duty in October of 1945. He then returned to Dixie where he
graduated in June of 1946. Doyle married Edna Mae Miller in 1946, and they
moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where Doyle received his Bachelors Degree. He
coached high school basketball and football in Hobbs, New Mexico, for three
years before returning to Dixie. At that time he went into private business.
He owned and managed a shoe store and The Dairy Freeze. In 1954, Dixie College
was without a basketball coach, so Doyle was recruited to coach college ball
for a year. He owned and operated ERA Sampson and Company Real Estate with his
son, Sam, for several years. In 1958, Doyle was president of the St. George
Area Chamber of Commerce which, at the time, hired the first executive
secretary. During 1963, Hawthorne Company, currently known as Dixie
Development, was anticipating coming into this area. Doyle gave three months
of his time, without compensation, to selling stock. This industry became a
big asset to the economy of our community. Doyle was awarded a Certificate of
Appreciation from the city for his help on this project and was most recently
sitting on the board of directors. Doyle has been an active member of the
Lions Club for 55 years, serving as president and district governor. He served
as chairman in rebuilding Roene Diflore's home after it was destroyed by fire.
He was a charter member of the Colonels Club of Dixie College. He was part of
a group that helped develop the City Center, Dixie Bowl, and Milne Jewelers.
He also helped organize and sell stock in three banks, including Enterprise
Bank, Sun Capital Bank, and Sun First Bank. He most recently sat on the Board
of Sun First Bank. His grateful family includes his wife, Edna Mae; and
sisters, Dorothy Webb, and Lila Mae Debenham. Surviving children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren include Sam and Lisa, Lindsay,
Kimberly, Shannon and Kyle, Kayla, Claire, Ryan, Kate, Greg and Jeannie,
Michael, Tanner, Taylor, Brooks, Eric and Niki, Shaly, Alex, Braden, Sam and
Kali, Cole, Luke, Mary Lou, Kurtis, Wyatt, Sherrie, Matthew, Michael and
Emily, Ryan, Madalene Rose, Jackson, Katherine Anne, Karl and Wendy, Henry. He
was active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and most
recently served as the High Priest Group Leader. He was quietly of service to
his fellow man. Doyle enjoyed spending time at his cabin on Kolob Mountain. He
was an avid hunter, golfer, and sandbagger. Funeral services will be held
Monday, December 19, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Ivins Stake Center, 260 E. 1060 S.,
Ivins, with the first viewing Sunday, Dec. 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Spilsbury
Mortuary, and second viewing Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at
the stake center. Interment will be at the Tonaquint Cemetery in St. George.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff
St., St. George, UT (435) 673-2454
Published in the Deseret News from 12/16/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Santiago, Andrea Estrada           
Andrea Estrada Santiago 1917 ~ 2005 I was born in Silver City, New Mexico on
January 3, 1917. I was the oldest of seven children, and with that position in
life I had a lot of responsibilities given to me. As a child when I went to
school, I helped translate Spanish / English between teachers and students. I
married Julio Villa Santiago. We had a wonderful life together. We raised four
children: three beautiful girls and a son who is a gentleman, like his father.
I was active in my church and loved to help with the cooking. I was
instrumental in the start-up of LaMorena Cafe. I became a Eucharistic Minister
of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish. My duties were to visit the sick and help see
to their needs. In recognition of my work as a Eucharistic Minister, I was
honored to receive a medal from Bishop Hunt, which I cherished! I worked as a
professional silk finisher. My specialty was wedding apparel. I took great
pride and care in my job as I did with all my other duties in life. I enjoyed
keeping busy and making things, such as crocheting for newborn babies and
restoring dolls and stuffed animals for our church fundraisers. I loved to
help people and took pleasure in making new friends at the Northwest Senior
Citizen Center. I had a great time with the company of everyone around me. I
had many dear sweet friends, and I always appreciated their uplifting spirits.
I am preceded in death by my parents and my husband, I am succeeded by my
daughters, Jody (Dennis) Bramble, Rebecca Cardwell, Patsy (Steve) Calaway; my
sons Victor (Jeannie) Fernandez, Tom (Linda) Santiago; my 11 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and
nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, 11 a.m. at Our Lady of
Guadalupe Catholic Church, 715 W. 300 N. A Vigil Service will be held Sunday
at 2:30 at the Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary 372 East 100 South where friends
may call from 1 - 1:45. Speakers will be from 1:45 - 2:30. Committal Mt.
Calvary Cemetery, 4th Avenue & T Street. The family would like to extend deep
appreciation to Alpine Hospice and Evergreen Assisted Living for their loving
care and support. We would also like to acknowledge the care and devotion of
Sister Jucinia and Sister Miriam Joanne of the Holy Cross Ministries. In lieu
of flowers, please consider a contribution to either American Parkinson
Disease Association, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, 30 North 1900
East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 or to the Catholic homeless center: Bishop
Weigand Center, 235 Rio Grande, Salt Lake City, 84101
Published in the Deseret News on 12/17/2005.

Scheller, Vivian Sorenson          
Vivian Sorenson Scheller 1915 ~ 2005 Vivian Martha Sorenson Tollstrup Scheller
passed from this life on December 15, 2005 at her home in Queen Creek, Arizona
with her niece, Judy Beck Johnson, and her great nieces, Kim Hill and Marti
Player, by her side. Born to Annie H. Beck and Andrew S. Sorenson on September
27, 1915 in Axtell, Utah, Vivian lived all her 90 years to the fullest as an
extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and
business woman. She married her high school sweetheart, Duane H. Tollstrup, on
September 22, 1934 and they made their home in Los Angeles, California. On
November 11, 1948 they celebrated the arrival of their son, Steven Duane.
After the loss of Duane, Vivian moved to Salt Lake City and later married L.
Darrell Scheller on March 29, 1961. They were together until his death on
August 20, 2002. After their retirement, they moved to St. George, Utah and
then to Arizona in 1999, where they lived with their niece, Judy and her
daughter, Kim until their deaths. Vivian's legacy of faith, hope and love will
live on through the countless individual's whose lives she touched. Her sweet
spirit, generosity, quick wit and strong will were central to her unique
character. Her life was built around God and filled with family, friends,
church work and Republican values. Vivian is survived by her son, Steven
Duane, daughter-in-law, Debra, grandsons Jeremy, Sean and Alex and four
great-grandchildren. As the last of her generation, she is preceded in death
by her husbands, parents, three brothers and three sisters. All services to
celebrate Vivian's life will be held at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300
South, and will include a viewing on Sunday, December 18 from 5 to 7 p.m.; a
viewing from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. on Monday, December 19, and funeral at 2:30 p.m.
with graveside services immediately following. www.larkingmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005.

Young, Brigham D.        
Brigham D. Young 3/7/1954 ~ 12/9/2005 Born March 7, 1954 in Kanab, Utah,
Brigham was the eighth of nine children born to Julia Heaton and Clyde Riggs
Young. He graduated from Kanab High School in 1972 and joined the U.S. Army
where he met the love of his life, his best friend, Kathleen Sue Ellis.
Brigham and Katie spent 31 years together and are the proud parents of their
daughter, Amy Kathleen (David); and granddaughter Ju-lia Kathleen Huie, San
Diego, CA; and their son, Jared Brigham (Dynasty Lucero); and grandson, Grey
Stone Young, San Diego, CA. Jared is currently serving in the U.S. Navy aboard
the USS Nimitz. Brigham, having grown up with six older, very loving sisters,
had a very special, caring, compassionate, and understanding soul. We will
miss that arm around our shoulders that told us, "It's okay. I'm here now,
I'll take care of things." Brigham loved his two brothers, Clyde, the oldest,
and David, the youngest. He especially appreciated the break they gave him at
times from all that sisterly love. One other great love in Brigham's life was
the red rocks of Southern Utah. He loved Kanab and the surrounding canyons.
They were a part of who he was. Brigham worked 20 years for Questar Gas. The
last four years he has worked at TOCDEF outside Tooele, Utah. Many of the
people he worked with appreciated his calm nature, intelligence, and great
ability to problem solve at the most difficult level. Preceded in death by his
mother, Julia H. Young; and his father, Clyde R. Young. Survived by his
brother, Clyde Romel Young, Henderson NV; sisters, Venita (Kenny) Boren, Cedar
City, UT, Veon (Mont) Burton, St. George, UT, Carla (Monte) Griffiths,
Fredonia, AZ, Charlotte (Lee) Greenhaugh, Yucaipa, CA, Nancy (Randy) Merrell,
Kanab, UT, Jeri (Jason) Bundy, Fredonia, AZ; brother, David Heaton (Sissy)
Young, Kanab, UT; and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Following cremation, a private family remembrance will be held for Brigham.
Rest in peace dear Brigham, dear Papa, we love you.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/12/2005 - 12/18/2005.