OBITS: Deseret News 18 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 Allen, Ada Marie Hymas Ada Marie Hymas Allen 1926 ~ 2005 Ada Marie Hymas Allen passed away December 12, 2005 at LDS Hospital due to complications from cancer. Ada Marie was born April 6, 1926 in Logan, Utah to Charles A. and Ruth R. Hymas. Ada Marie married her high school sweetheart, Shirl D. Allen, September 6, 1944 in the Salt Lake Temple. She graduated from Tooele High School and attended the University of Utah. Ada Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings throughout her life. She was active in the community serving as a Pink Lady at LDS Hospital for several years. Ada Marie worked with her husband, Shirl, at Allen's Cash Stores and was secretary of Allen Realty Company at the time of her death. Ada Marie was a loving friend to many and gave countless hours of service to her family, friends, and church. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her son, Brooke R. Allen (Lisa) of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and three grandchildren, Brandon, Alden, and Patience Allen all of Idaho Falls; two brothers, Theo Hymas (Maurine) of Alpine, Utah, and Max Hymas (Mary) of St George Utah; and many nieces and nephews whom she was very close to and loved dearly. She is preceded in death by her husband, Shirl D. Allen; parents, Charles A. and Ruth R. Hymas; one sister, Joyce Lindberg (Jay); one brother, Chuck Hymas ( Billie); and two nephews. There will be a viewing Monday evening, December 19 , 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be held at the Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 South Wasatch Blvd (2520 East) Tuesday December 20, 2005 at 12 noon with a viewing from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to service. Interment will be in the Tooele City Cemetery. www.larkinmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Allred Jr., Clarence Clarence Allred, Jr. "Punjab" Clarence Allred, Jr., age 77, passed away December 16, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born November 17, 1928 in Hiawatha, a son of Clarence Andrew and Ethel Palmer Allred. He was the eighth of nine children. Married Alta LaDean Cox August 12, 1947 in Salt Lake City; she preceded him in death March 4, 1990. Clarence worked as a truck driver for Wycoff Trucking where he made many friends who he cared about to the end. Thanks, Wycoff Old Timers! During the last few years he attended luncheons at the Kearns Senior Center because of the caring and friendly personnel and patrons Thanks, Kearns Senior Center! Survived by three sons, Kent (Kaye), Dan, and Kevin (Nancy); six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy, Ardella, Marjor-ie, May Belle. Preceded in death by sisters, Maxine, Jesse, Bonnie; brother, Jerry. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 2 p.m., at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, where friends and family may visit Monday, 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday, one hour prior to services. Interment, Valley View Funeral Home. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. 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. Alshimmary, Joshua Joshua Alshimmary 2003 ~ 2005 Joshua was a gift from God to Sharon and Ahamad Al Shimmary on April 18, 2003. He was a very loving and spirited boy. He always told everybody he loved them. His laughter was a joy to hear. Joshua had one brother, Christopher; and two sisters, Ashley and Heather. His grandparents are Ron and Sharal Harper. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2005 at the Walnut Hills 1st Ward, 5938 West 6200 South. Friends may call Monday 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the church. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Directors, Peel Funeral Home. Online family condolences may be sent to www.peelfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Anderson, Gem Rose Francis Gem Rose Francis Anderson 1911 ~ 2005 Gem Rose Francis Anderson, 94, died Wednesday December 14, 2005 at her home in Lake Shore of causes incident to her age. She was born February 7, 1911 in Lake Shore, Utah, the daughter of Joseph and Annie Gardner Francis. She married John V. Anderson on April 1st 1931 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Gem Rose was educated in the Spanish Fork schools and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers for many years. She loved music and sang with the singing mothers. She loved making quilts. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many different organizations of the church. She loved to serve her family and Heavenly Father. She was the last surviving granddaughter of Serena and Archibald Gardner, prominent early Pioneer. She is survived by five sons and two daughters, Gary (Linda), Sp. Fork, Christie Ann Cherrington (Paul) Mapleton, Hal (Setta Kay) Spanish Fork, Tim (Jayne) Sp. Fork, Geneal Dart (Paul) Tooele, Joe (Barbara) Benjamin, Jim (Diane), Lake Shore; daughter-in-law, Karen Anderson, CA. 33 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Darrell; great grandson, Wyatt; and 13 Siblings. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11 a.m. December 19, 2005 in the Lake Shore 2nd Ward Chapel, 5916 South 3200 West. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main St. Spanish Fork, Utah, on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and also at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com The family would like to send a special thanks to Ann MacNaughtan, caretaker, and Hospice of Utah, Maryann, Amanda and Tiffany and many other caretakers. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Angell, Rae Rae Angell 1918 ~ 2005 Our beloved, truly an angel of a mother, Rae Angell passed away peacefully early on the morning of December 17, 2005. She was born March 30, 1918 in Moab, Utah, youngest daughter and 5th of nine children of Leonard and Bertha Woodruff. She married Charles E. Angell III January 25, 1936. She was later sealed to her husband and family for eternity in the Logan Temple July 15, 1953. During her life she enjoyed growing beautiful flowers and painting oil landscapes that can be found in numerous homes. She also immensely enjoyed reading. She was a member of the LDS church where she served in the Relief Society and other callings. Her greatest accomplishment in life was her love and dedication to her family, especially the love and care of 48 years that was given to her Down's syndrome daughter until just prior to her passing. She is survived by her children, Gloria (Gary) Van Horn, Sterling, UT, Judy (Frank) Marsh, Magna, UT, Ruth Fechner, Sandy, UT, Charles "Ted" (Sharon) Angell, West Jordan, UT, and Christine Angell, West Jordan, UT; sister, Zella Powdrill, Sherman Oaks, CA; 25 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Charlene Arnold; four brothers and three sisters. She will be dearly missed by family, friends and neighbors whose lives have been truly blessed by knowing her. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at the Pleasant Green Chapel, 8739 West 3000 South. Friends may call both Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Pleasant Green Cemetery. Directors, Peel Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.peelfuneralhome.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Booth, Norma T. Norma T. Booth 1926 ~ 2005 Our loving mother, and wife of 60 years, Norma Tripp Booth, 79, passed away December 16, 2005 in Midvale, Utah. She was born March 20, 1926 in Midvale, Utah to Leo Clarence and Irene Leona Sisam Tripp. Married Keith Derrell Booth in Evanston, Wyoming September 18, 1945. She loved working with her hands, knitting, candle wicking, quilting, and sewing were her specialties. She was a teacher. Many learned their sewing skills at her feet. Cooking for family and having them near was her joy. She was a caregiver, an immaculate housekeeper, a family protector, a peacemaker, and her generosity exceeded the demands of life. She fought a courageous battle. She will be sorrowfully missed. Now she joins her sons and loved ones who have gone before. Thanks to the many doctors and nurses who gave her such tender care. Survived by husband, Keith; daughters, Linda Jackson (Gary), Sandra Matthews (George Gonzales); daughter-in-law, Emergene Booth; sister, Merle Tripp Brown (Glen); brother, Lavelle Tripp (Norma); 13 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by sons, Larry James Booth and Ronald Keith Booth; brother, Kenneth Albert Tripp. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, December 21, 2005, 11 a.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, where friends may call Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment, Midvale City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Bybee, B. Dora B. Dora Bybee 1912 ~ 2005 WEST POINT - Blanche Dora Bybee passed gently into the loving care of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 14, 2005. She was born on September 6, 1912 in West Point, Utah on a 40 acre farm. She was the sixth in a family of eight children. Dora began school in the West Point Elementary. Her father was the principal. She was a student at the West Point school for five years and then attended South Weber Elementary School for two years, where her father had been transferred as principal. Dora graduated from Davis High School in 1930. She attended Weber College in Ogden from 1930 to 1932 and received an Associates Degree which qualified her to teach. The next year she was hired to teach first grade at Syracuse Elementary School. She continued her education (part-time in the evenings and summer) while teaching and graduated with honors from the University of Utah in 1946. Following one year of teaching at Syracuse, Dora was asked to transfer to West Point Elementary School. She stayed at West Point Elementary until she retired 44 years later. Dora taught a combination of first and second grade classes from the time she began teaching at West Point Elementary School until January of 1942 when the principal, Albert Wright, resigned to enlist in the armed services a month following Pearl Harbor. Dora was appointed to take his place as a teaching-principal of West Point Elementary. She continued as a teaching-principal for 32 years until 1974 at which time Laurence Welling, Superintendent, convinced her that "two jobs were too many" and so she became a full-time principal until her retirement. Following her retirement in 1978, she didn't slow down, but served two LDS Missions - one in Atlanta, Georgia and the second in Davao Mindanao, Philippines. Following her return to West Point, she along with several other women, organized a signing group called the Philomels. She purchased some English hand bells and over a period of 26 years the Philomels performed for various groups from Salt Lake City on the south to the Utah border on the north. About two years prior to her death, she gave her English hand bells to the Tabernacle Choir. It gave her a great deal of satisfaction seeing the Tabernacle Choir make good use of these bells. Dora Bybee was a very loved aunt, a respected and capable teacher and principal who always set a good example. During her teaching career, she was twice named "Outstanding Davis County Teacher of the Year." She is survived by three nephews, six nieces, and 24 grand nephews and grand nieces. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 19, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Myers Mortuary Chapel, 250 North Fairfield Rd., Layton, where family and friends are invited to a viewing from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Hooper City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Cannon, Steven Michael Steven Michael Cannon 1955 ~ 2005 Steven Michael Cannon died December 16, 2005. Many served our family and prayed for Steve's physical recovery from cancer. Heavenly Father answered with spiritual growth and strength. He has called Steven on a second mission and we exclaim, "Hurrah for Israel!" Steve was born October 2, 1955 to Michael Badger and Geraldine Haslam Cannon in SLC, UT. Married Carolee Haymore, August 5, 1978 in the Salt Lake Temple. Steven was an Eagle Scout. Graduated from Granger High School and served an LDS mission to Argentina. Received a degree from Brigham Young University in Computer Science. His life long love of genealogy began as a boy turning microfilm for his mother. He worked in the Family History Department for the LDS Church. His most recent project in the Unified Family System will reduce duplication in temple ordinances. He is survived by his wife, Carolee; children, Laura Brooke (24), Amber Nicole (22) currently serving in the WA Everett Mission, Jenilee (19); parents; siblings, Jill (Ken) Pitts, Emily (Brad) Orgill, Jeffrey (Karrie) Cannon, Cassandra (Jess) Birtcher. Funeral services, Wed., Dec. 21, 10:00 a.m. at the River Ridge 2nd Ward, 10190 So. 1000 W. Viewing, Tues., Dec. 20 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.), 5:30-7 p.m. and Wed., 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the church. Interment at South Jordan City Cemetery. Guests are asked to not wear fragrance. Instead of the flowers, please donate to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church, 50 E. North Temple St., SLC, Utah 84150 www.jenkins-soffe.com Published in the Deseret News from 12/18/2005 - 12/20/2005. Coombs, Marian Marian Coombs 1915 ~ 2005 Marian Severe Coombs, age 90, passed away December 14th at Orchard Cove Care Center in Bountiful of complications incident to age. Marian had resided at Orchard Cove and The Inn On Barton Creek Assisted Living Center since January 2003. Marian was born November 18, 1915 in Oakley, Idaho to George H. and Bertha Bates Severe. She graduated from Albion Normal School and taught elementary school in Oakley and Hailey Idaho. Marian married John (Jack) H. Coombs in Las Vegas Nevada, November 10, 1945 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent their married life together in Salt Lake City mostly in the East South Temple Area. Jack preceded Marian in death in 1993. Marian was a member if the LDS Church and gave service in many positions including primary teacher, Relief Society instructor and Relief Society President. She especially enjoyed the years she sang in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Although Marian had no children, she is fondly remembered by many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Forest, Kesle, and Grant and sisters: Zeo Nelson, Althera Hardy and Della Williams and is survived by brother David. Friends and family may call Tuesday December 20th from 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. at the Deseret Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City. A graveside service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.celebratinglife-ut.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Cordova, Cherie Cherie Cordova "Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother" Cherie Lumby Cordova, 53, passed away December 12, 2005 at her home in West Jordan, Utah. Cherie was born July 6, 1952 in Ely, Nevada. Survived by her husband, Oliver J. Cordova; daughter, Amanda Cordova; sons, Mike Cordova, Sunnie Cordova; grandchildren, Selena Cordova, Claudena Cordova, Savanna Defa, Esmarelda Defam and Vanessa Cordova; and brother, Pat Lumby. Preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Addie Lumby; grandson, Joseph Manuel Cordova; and uncle, Dick Thayer. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, December 20, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Copperton, Utah. Friends may call Monday evening at the church from 6-7:30 p.m. with a Rosary to start at 7:30 p.m. Also, one hour prior to services Tuesday. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Crapo, Worthin A. Worthin A Crapo 1907 ~ 2005 Worthin A Crapo, 98, born July 5, 1907 in Parker, Idaho, son of Jane Elizabeth Rawson and James Andrew Crapo, passed away December 14, 2005 in Centennial, Colorado with his daughter at his bedside. Served honorable in Army Air Force 1942-44. Married Vera Marie Mitchell, March 13, 1943; she passed away earlier this year. Devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; lived an exemplary life of love and service. Night watchman at Winder Dairy for many years. Hunting, fishing and "tinkering" were lifelong hobbies. He was a skilled craftsman, always building, and later in life delighted friends and family with his handmade miniature replicas of early forms of transportation. Survived and loved by son and wife, Stephen and Linda; daughter and husband, Sharon and Bill Bouck; seven grandchildren and three great-grand-children. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where a viewing will be held 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Bluffdale Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Dalton, Thelma Woodward Thelma Woodward Dalton 1918 ~ 2005 Thelma Woodward Dalton died on Wednesday, December 13, 2005 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Steve Rumel, in Federal Way, Washington. She was born on Sept. 8, 1918 in Preston, Idaho, to Saphrona and Leon Woodward. She wed Larry Dalton in 1934 and was married for 25 years. She worked in sales and had many fond memories of her days at the old downtown J.C. Penney's. She moved to Seattle in 1979 and returned to Salt Lake in 1996, living at the Lowell Apts. and enjoying her new friends. When she became ill, she returned to the home of her daughter in Federal Way, where she lived until she was "returned to sender". Her last few years brought her so much peace and comfort living with her daughter and her son-in-law, whom she affectionately called the "prayer man." She is preceded in death by brothers, Glenn and Orville Woodward. Survived by sisters Bessie Monson, Ogden, Utah, and Joyce (Thurston) Dickason, Seattle, WA. Also survived by five children, John Dalton, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Darrell (Sandy) Dalton, Kileen, Texas, Richard Dalton, Salt Lake City, Janet (Steve) Rumel of Federal Way, WA, and Diane Dalton of West Valley City. 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. A viewing will be held Monday, Dec 19th, at 12:30 p.m., at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 S. Highland Dr. A brief ceremony will follow at 1:30 p.m. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Darveau, Gabriel Stephen Gabriel Stephen Darveau Will Be Missed HEBER CITY- On June 18, 2005, the heavens opened up and allowed Gabriel Stephen Darveau to come to earth to the arms of his father, Stephen Edward Darveau, and mother, Lancia Alaire Fullmer. He brought with him the sweetest smile and personality. He brought so much love and pure joy for his family and friends. Gabriel shared flyfishing with his mom and dad as well as hiking in the mountains. He traveled to Arizona to meet family. He loved to go bowling, and he wasn't even too young to swing a golf club or ride the four-wheeler with his daddy and his cousin, Caddis. Gabriel, your laughter and smile has given us pure joy. Every time you laughed your full belly, jolly laughter gave you the hiccups and that made us laugh. The celebration of the day you were born continued through every day of your sweet life. The energy that your spirit brought had a powerful impact on all of us that was far bigger than the time you were allowed to be here with us. The impact of your life will last is our entire lifetimes. We will miss your big bright eyes, sweet spirit, laughter and hiccups. Your parent's love for you is eternal, as well as their love for each other. Christ came and took your spirit and left us with your tiny body to help us grieve our loss as well as celebrate your life. You get a golden ticket to the Celestial Kingdom without having to endure the trials your parents have endured. Because of your inspiration, they will live so they can meet you there someday. You are my shining star! You will always be Daddy's little Boy! Gabriel served as a beacon of light for healing and forgiveness. The unexplained SIDS took him from us on December 14, 2005. The heavens opened again and Gabriel rose up to the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Survived by his mother and father: Stephen and Lancia of Heber; grandparents: Kerry and Carla Darveau of Heber; Steve Fullmer, Donda Fullmer, Phil Pothen of Wallsburg; great-grandparents: Marvin and Carma Johnson of Salt Lake; Raymond and Lenora Darveau of Oklahoma; Mitch and Gwen Glattfelder of Ashfork, AZ; Ralph and Dee Fullmer of Provo; Estella Vega (Nana) of Phoenix, AZ; aunts and uncles: Casey Darveau of Park City; Chelsea Darveau of Heber; Chris Fullmer of Provo; Kellie Peterson of South Jordan; Capri Escalante of Layton; Kyle Fullmer of Heber; Kasee Zaugg of Salt Lake; Bryant Fullmer of Wallsburg; Carter Pothen Vega of Phoenix, AZ; Rachel Sotto of Gilbert, AZ; and his best little cousin, Caddis. Preceded in death by grandfather Anthony R. Vega of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandparents Jerry Edwardson of Chino Valley, AZ; Alice Darveau of Oklahoma; and Great Tata of Phoenix, AZ. Friends and family may visit on Monday, December 19, 2005 from 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. in the Heber LDS 11th Ward, 550 East 500 North, Heber City. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Heber City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber City. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations at America First Credit Union in Gabriel Darveau's name. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Davis, Reva Judd Reva Judd Davis 1921 ~ 2005 Reva "M" Judd Davis (84) died December 15, 2005 at the Orem Nursing and Rehab Center. Reva was born July 30, 1921 in Hoytsville, Utah to Thomas William Judd and Katherine Sisa Marchant. Being the only girl in a family with three boys, Reva found a dear place in all of their hearts all of her life. Her father raised sheep and they all enjoyed working hard lambing, cooking big meals for the shearers, taking trips to the Utah desert and having picnics in the summer with their dad at Trial Lake. Reva's love of music started early in life as she played the piano and organ at a young age in church. After high school at North Summit, she came to BYU. She played the saxophone in the Cougar Band. When World War II started, she came home to help on the farm. In 1945, Reva answered a call to serve in the Northern States Mission. She loved being the mission secretary to President Creed Haymond. (Their mission reunion group was honored a few years ago in the Church News for having the longest continuous reunions of any mission in the Church). While in Chicago, she met a U.S. Navy sailor named Harold Shelley Davis. After her mission, they were married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1947. Harold introduced Reva to fishing on their honeymoon to Canada and they enjoyed fishing and traveling together more than 53 years from Alaska to Florida. They returned to Chicago to finish Harold's doctorate at Northwestern and then they moved to Pullman, Washington. Finally they lived for the next 30 years in Richland, Washington. Reva was busy raising four children. She was active in the Richland Twins Club, Singing Mothers, and as organist in church. Harold and Reva had a dance band that traveled Southeastern Washington playing for many ward and stake dances. New Year's Eve usually found Harold playing the trumpet and Reva playing the saxophone and piano in a stake's celebration. Her whole life, Reva loved "old-fashioned" homemaking from a very clean home to bottling fruit to quilting to cooking delicious homemade meals. Reva was a beautiful seamstress and often sewed matching outfits for her twin daughters. The family enjoyed traveling in their travel trailer to places like Yellowstone, the Redwoods and once across the USA to visit American and church historical sites. After retirement, they moved to Provo, where Reva enjoyed family, grandchildren, the temple and BYU sports. Reva and Harold served a mission to the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Hawaii. Reva loved serving there, as her grandfather Franklin William Marchant served three missions to the wonderful Hawaiian people. Her grandfather's first call to the Sandwich Islands was in 1881 and over 100 years later his granddaughter (Reva) was serving in Laie. On the mission, she would play the little old organ in the chapel as the tourists came through. The most popular song they would sing along with was "How Great Thou Art." Reva loved helping others. She loved serving at church, playing the piano or organ and visiting teaching. Her Provo home was known as "The Davis Motel" as many friends and relatives would come for delicious meals and a place to stay. Many family members (young newlyweds or college age grandchildren) and friends (especially from Hawaii) lived with them for extended periods of time to help get their feet on the ground. In January of 2003, Harold and Reva were involved in a serious automobile accident from which Harold passed away. Since then, Reva has been through a number of surgeries. For almost three years she has been cared for at the Orem Nursing and Rehab Center. Reva learned to enjoy the simple things like the cooking channel (she often thought she was the TV chef, cooking all those wonderful recipes like she always used to do!) and she loved watching ball games (BYU was her favorite and so BYU always won!). We are extremely grateful for the wonderful care Reva received at the Orem Nursing and Rehab Center. You are all so fantastic!!!! Thank you all very much!!! Reva is survived by her children, Harold (Springville), Janet Harris (Pullman, WA), Jean Owen Crissler (Heber, UT) and James (Richland, WA); brothers, Donald and Bill (Hoytsville, UT); 25 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harold; her brother, Leon; and son-in-law, Douglas Owen. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at the Edgemont 7th Ward chapel, 555 East 3230 North, Provo, Utah. Reva requested that no viewing would be held. A family prayer will be held at 10:40 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Since Reva loved music, especially the piano and organ, in lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Brigham Young University Department of Music, (498 C, Museum of Art, BYU, Provo, Utah 84602). Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Dufrenne, Maxine Anderson Maxine Anderson Dufrenne "Together Again" Maxine Anderson Dufrenne, 75, died Dec. 15, 2005 in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Born Nov. 12, 1930 in Sandy, Utah to Walter and Maxine Cushing Anderson. Lived all of her life around the Salt Lake area. Married Stan Dufrenne in 1952 and moved back to Cottonwood. Stan died in 1993. She is survived by children, Kathy, Todd, Marty, and Cyndi (Chris); grandchildren, Blake, Madison, Mit-chell, and Brooke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Let's all go out for Chinese, and remember all the times and ones we love. Interment will be April 20, 2006 at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Faul, Beryl H. Beryl H. Faul 1915 ~ 2005 Beryl H. Faul passed away December 11, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born February 15, 1915 to Waldo and Agnes Harshberger in Pennsylvania. She is survived by her son, Bryon Lee (Betty) Saylor of Sandy, Utah; daughter-in-law, Janet Saylor of Johnstown, PA; one sister; two brothers; six grandchildren; and six great-grand-children. A memorial service and burial will be held in Newport, PA at a later date. Arrangements by SereniCare, funeral directors. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. 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. Hakanson, Kenneth Darrell Kenneth Darrell Hakanson "Grandpa" Our beloved special and wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Kenneth Darrell Hakanson, died December 15, 2005 from complications of an automobile accident. He was born August 28, 1920 in Midvale, Utah to Wallace Edgar and Virginia Sophia Peterson Hakanson. He married Verda Flury June 6, 1945 in Littleton, Colorado; she preceded him in death. Ken was a member of the LDS Church. He loved spending time with his family and friends and loved to fish and camp. He was an avid rock hound and made beautiful jewelry. He was a wonderful grandfather and his smile would light up a room. Ken was a veteran of World War II having served in the U. S. Marine Corps. He worked for Kennecott Copper for 32 years as a brakeman. Survivors, sons, Darrell (Vickie), Edward (April); grandchildren, Jeff Hakanson, Heather Ingram, Faith Nunley, Greg Hakanson, Keri Hakanson, Serena Hakanson; great-grand-children, Brandon, Matt, Courtney, Nicholas, Dezeray, Kaylee, Chase Hakanson, Wolf, Thor, Gretchen, Heidi Nunley; brother, LaVell; good friend, Rose Lopez. Preceded in death by his wife, Verda; daughter, Cheryl Ann Hakanson; sister, Leola Ham; brothers, Larry and Earl Hakanson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, 11 a.m. at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State St., Midvale, where friends may call Tuesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery. "May God bless and enfold his ever-loving arms around you always." Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Harrington, Chloe Poulter Chloe Poulter Harrington 5/27/20 ~ 12/15/05 Our dearly loved mother, grandmother, and friend, left us to join her partner in life of 55 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Harrington; son, Brent; granddaughter, Tessa Lyn. Chloe is survived by her son, Jeffrey and Barbara Harrington; daughter, Jolynn and Danny Lopez; grandchildren, Michael Ann, Greg and Kris Harrington, Stephanie and Gary Shiner, Shan Lopez; great-grand-children, Gage, Tyler, Zack, Kiley Harrington, Julian Lopez, Victory, Christina, Lindsey, Allisha Shiner; mom's dear friends, Karen and Lee Johnson, and the Lopez family. Chloe was born to Thomas and Ruby Poulter May 27, 1920 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was raised in Logan, Utah where Chloe attended school and college at Utah State. Chloe worked at Hill Air Force Base for many years; later retiring. Mom and Dad moved to Elko, Nevada where they made many dear friends. Mom later came back to Salt Lake to make a home here with her children and grandchildren. Mom was a very special lady and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Brighton 6th LDS Ward, 2925 E. Bengal Blvd. Friends may call at the church Tuesday from 9-9:45 a.m. Interment, Smithfield Cemetery, Smithfield, Utah. Published in the Deseret News from 12/18/2005 - 12/19/2005. Harris, Harry Ballard Harry Ballard Harris 1914 ~ 2005 Harry Ballard Harris, 91, of Cisco, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005 in Cedar City. Born in Green River June 28, 1914 the son of G.A. and Clara Larsen Harris. Mr. Harris was employed as a highway foreman for the Utah Department of Transportation for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1976. He also served as a field observer for the National Weather Service for 48 years and a field collector for the National Geological Survey for 38 years. Following his retirement he operated a service station along Utah Scenic Highway 33 near his home at the historic Dewey Bridge. Mr. Harris was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Larry; two sisters, Goldie Dangler and Sylvia Ekker; and two wives, Wava Robb and Maxine Holbrook. He is survived by one sister; Una Lambert; one son, Dale (Linda) Harris; and one daughter, Janet Hays; two stepdaughters, Vickie Ferraro, Sheila Bittle; 13 grandchildren; 35 great grandchild ren; four great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at the LDS Stake Center, 701 Locust Lane, Moab, UT. Visitations will be held Monday, December 19, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at Kimmerle Funeral Home and Tuesday, December 20, 2005, 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel. Burial will be at the Green River Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Hartman, Iva Decker Iva Decker Hartman "What an amazing woman!" 1917 ~ 2005 Iva Decker Hartman, 89, recently joined her friends and family for a festive gathering on the other side. Iva suffered from strokes, which confined her to a wheel chair for the past 18 years, but she refused to let go of this life. She lived to raise seven children in the gospel. Nothing mattered more to her than being a mother. Iva was born on October 14, 1917 in Snowflake, Arizona where her body will be returned for a grave-side service in Taylor, Arizona. She lived most of her life in Long Beach, California (a place she called "Heaven on Earth") where she taught early-morning seminary to each of her children and their peers for 25 years. "I just wanted them to know the gospel!" Iva served a mission to the North-Eastern States and later taught school. She met her late husband William Hartman at a dance in California where he was stationed during World War II as a fighter pilot in the Air Force. Iva was known for her keen intellect ("I love to read"), high energy, ("I hope we don't have to waste time cooking or eating in heaven"), many friends ("I love having people around") and her commitment to her family ("They grow up too fast!") She is survived by her children Carol (Evan), Bill Jr. (Sandy), Taylor (Jean), Paul (Pam), Bev (Lyle), Steve (Regina), and Larry (Burna), and 30 grandchildren. Welcome home mom. We wish you freedom from your physical impairments. We love you and look forward to walking unto you again. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. 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. Hudson, Troy P. Troy P. Hudson Missing You Still Love, Your Family Published in the Deseret News on 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. Jones, Flora Annetta Saxton Flora Jones 1913 ~ 2005 Flora Annetta Saxton Jones, 92, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Ogden Regional Medical Center. She was born in Almy, Wyoming May 2, 1913 to Elijah Brigham Saxton and Clara Christina Polson. As a child she lived in Almy except for the summer that she suffered from polio at age 11. She moved to Henefer, Utah following her marriage in the Salt Lake Temple to William Marchant Jones, who preceded her in death October 3, 1976. She lived the rest of her life in Henefer. She was a devoted wife and mother, an expert seamstress and loved to crocheted. She worked at the Kozy Cafe from 1951 until she retired in 1981 and served as Voter Registration Agent for many years. She taught Primary and served in the Relief Society as a work leader and visiting teacher supervisor in the Henefer Ward. She is survived by her three sons and three daughters, Warren Saxton Jones, Henefer, Wendel Steve and Connie Jones, Niceville, FL, Wayne R. Jones, SLC, Rose Jones Saxton, SLC, Ruth Annetta Jones, Albuquerque, NM, Afton and Ronald Nelsen, Westport, WA; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. She is preceded in death by her husband, a daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, and two great grand children, three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 12 noon in the Henefer Ward chapel. Friends may call at the church Monday, December 19, from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, one hour prior to the services. Interment, Henefer Cemetery. Funeral directors, Walker Mortuary, Morgan. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Becky Sargent and others for all their love and care. Email condolences to the family at www.walker-mortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Jones Jr., Willie Ray Willie Ray Jones, Jr. 1948 ~ 2005 Affectionately called "Pips" by his family and "Papa" by his grandchildren, Willie Ray Jones, Jr., age 57, died in the comfort of his home Monday, December 12, 2005 following a courageous battle with cancer. Willie was born October 3, 1948, in the town of Waterproof, Louisiana, to the late Willie Ray Jones, Sr. and Ruth Lee Johnson Jones. He graduated from Tensas Rosenwald High School in 1966 and attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On September 14, 1969 he was united in marriage to Lena Mae Watson in St. Joseph, Louisiana. In 1970, Willie and Lena moved to Salt Lake City and Willie began his apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) Local Union No. 354. At the time of his passing, Willie was employed as a project superintendent for Wasatch Electric, and had just received his 30 year pin for his 30 plus years of service with the I.B.E.W. Baptized at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church in Waterproof. Willie later became a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Salt Lake City where he was a member of the male choir and was recently assigned as a deacon. Willie was a member of the Beehive Elks Lodge No. 407 where he served as Exalted Ruler for more than 10 years. He was also an active member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. In addition to his participation in many organizations within his community, Willie loved fishing, barbecuing, gourmet cooking and shopping at Toys-R-Us for his grandchildren. Willie is survived by his wife, Lena; his daughters, Leslie Jones-Collins, Philadelphia, PA, LaTangie, and her husband, Norman Lane, Clifton, NJ; his sons, Willie Jones III and Peter Jones, Salt Lake City, UT; his six grandchildren, Madison Jones, Noah Jones, Maya Jones, Elijah Jones, Maysen Lane, and Maren Jones. Willie is further survived by one sister and her husband, Barbara and Washington Wells, New Orleans, LA; one brother, Rodney Jones, Atlanta, GA; two nephews, Ahmad Jones, and Anthony Jones; and a host of other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents, preceded in death by his brother, Lester Jones. Funeral services for Willie Ray Jones, Jr., will be held 12 noon Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at Calvary Baptist Church, 1090 South State, Salt Lake City, Utah. The Reverend France A. Davis will officiate. Interment will be at the Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah. Relatives and friends are welcome to visit with the family at Calvary Baptist Church Tuesday, from 11 a.m. until the hour of services. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Utah Cancer Specialist Center and the Community Hospice Center for their help and support. Further thanks is extended to all our friends for their help, support, and prayers. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Jordan, DeEsta Bond DeEsta Bond Jordan 1907 ~ 2005 HEBER CITY - DeEsta Bond Jordan returned to her Heavenly Father Friday, December 16, 2005, at the age of 98. DeEsta was born August 29, 1907 in Heber City, Utah to Lelia Clift Bond and Alfred Thomas Bond. She married John William Jordan May 23, 1925, in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. J.W. (Bill), preceded her in death November 1, 1987. DeEsta lived through a most remarkable time in history, from the horse and buggy days, to flight into outer space. She was a very gifted and talented lady and had a keen sense of humor, always with a little story or funny incident to tell. Her talents included knitting tiny beaded baby booties and making dolls, to digging and building a storage room underneath her home on 3rd East in Heber, and designing her present home on 4th East. She was a faithful member of the LDS Church, serving in many capacities from Relief Society president, Primary president, Relief Society stake board, and many other positions. DeEsta was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed traveling in her son-in-law's Lear Jet to Florida, and on her 90th birthday traveling to London, England and Paris, France with her two daughters. DeEsta is survived by Phyllis Christensen of Heber City, Clift (Jane) Jordan of Kamas Valley, Joyce (Tony) Burns of Miami, FL; daughter-in-law, Sharon Jensen of Midway; 12 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 37 great great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband; son Allen Jordan; son-in-law, Garold Christensen; brother, Clift Bond; and sisters, Stella Rasmussen and Roberta Giles. Friends may visit Tuesday, December 20, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City, and Wed-nesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the Heber 11th LDS Ward, 550 East 500 North, Heber City. Funeral services will follow at the LDS Church at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Heber City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Kay, Ferril Arthur Ferril Arthur Kay 1916 ~ 2005 Ferril Arthur Kay, age 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on December 13, 2005, in Kirkland, Washington. The son of Samuel Arthur and Medora Hooper Kay, he was born in Annabella, Utah on July 15, 1916. During the Depression, Arthur interrupted his high school education to work in the CCC Camps to help support his widowed mother and four sisters. Returning after a two-year absence, he resumed his position as center on his high school basketball team. He later married his high school sweetheart, Eunice Nielsen Kay, in 1939 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together they had six children. Following graduation from Utah State University in 1941, Arthur taught school for two years and then worked at the Hanford Atomic Energy Plant in Richland, WA on the highly secretive Manhattan Project, during World War II. At the end of the war, he entered the University of Oregon School of Dentistry, graduating with top honors, and induction into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. He practiced dentistry in Renton, Washington for 30 years until his retirement at age 63, in 1979, when he accepted a position from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to become the first President of the Seattle Temple located in Bellevue, Washington. Other Church positions of responsibility took him to Mexico City, Mexico and Sydney, Australia for a period of five years where he oversaw the operations of the Church abroad as a member of the Quorum of Seventy and served in the Area Presidency and later as the President of the South Pacific Area. He was accompanied in these assignments by his wife, Eunice. Earlier he had served as a Bishop and Stake President in the Seattle area and later served twice as a Regional Representative in several areas of the Church. Arthur held the rank of captain in the U.S. Army and served as a dental officer in Heidelberg, Germany from 1955-1957. He was a life-long member of the American and Washington State Dental Associations, and various dental clubs in the Seattle area. He was a member of the Dixie College Scholarship Association. He appreciated good music and supported the arts. He was greatly respected by his peers and associates as being a man of unwavering honesty and integrity as well as a man of faith and devotion, kindness and compassion. He was a true leader in every sense. Though he stood at a commanding 6'5", he stood out not necessarily by his height, but by his kind and gentle approach to people. He was often lovingly referred to by his associates in the South Pacific as "The Gentle Giant." He was a devoted and loving husband. His greatest source of joy was his family who adored him beyond expression. Arthur is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eunice Nielsen Kay, of Woodinville; his five daughters Karma Vikari (Christian) of Woodinville; Trudy Rodabough (Sidney), of Issaquah; Carol Jenkins (Nathan), of Reno, Nevada; Anna Price (Dale) of Kent; and Elizabeth Swenson (James) of Snohomish. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and two sisters: Lorraine Kay Larsen of West Jordan, Utah; and Jane Kay Bean of Nephi, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Marilyn Kay, and sisters Ilean Kay, Garda Kay Rees, and Arthalean Kay Gibson. He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. To our cherished father, "God be with you 'til we meet again." Funeral services will be held Monday, December 19, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Renton North Stake Center chapel, adjacent to the LDS Temple in Bellevue, Washington. A viewing from 11:30 to 12:30 a.m. will be held prior to the service. Interment, at Greenwood Memorial Park, 350 Monroe Avenue N.E., Renton, Washington. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Kerby, D.A. "Swanny" D.A. Kerby "Swanny" D.A. "Swanny" Kerby 88, passed away at his home in Mt Pleasant, Utah December 15, 2005. He was born in Moab, Utah January 23, 1917 to Eddie Alexander and Laura Estella Burr Kerby. He married Verda Mae Burdick, February 8, 1938 in Grand Junction, CO. To this union was born two daughters, Barbara (Don) Peterson, Mt. Pleasant, Utah, Vonna (Ted) McDougall, Moab, Utah, and son, Rex A. "Bud" (Evelyn) Kerby, Chester, Utah. He survived by his children, eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchild-ren, six great great-grandchildren; one sister, Raye (Herm) Waugh, Montrose, CO, 42 nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Ireta Kerby, Moab, Utah and Jean Trout, Alliance, NE and two brothers-in-law, David K. Baker, Moab, Utah and Robert Prather, Fruita, CO. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two sisters, Leona Christensen, and Bonnie Wal-ker; and one brother, J.E. Kerby; two granddaughters, Mari Ann Loveridge, and Danette Kerby one grandson, John Thomas "J.T." Loveridge, and great-grandson, Brodie Martin Pierce. Swanny was raised in Moab and graduated from Grand County High School in 1935. He met and married his wife, Verda while working for her father's cattle company, in the remote deserts near Moab. The desert and the cowboy life triggered his lifetime "dream," of having his own "wild west show" and sharing the old west with future generations. On his ranch in Moab, he ran cattle and traded horses. In 1945, he constructed a Rodeo arena on his property. Swanny ran cattle on BLM permits throughout the deserts that now encompass Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Swanny's innovative personality assisted him in putting together his first "rodeo outfit." His first bucking horses consisted of the "wild Horses" gathered from the deserts. He later traveled to the Deep South to bring the first Brahma bulls to this part of southeastern Utah and western Colorado. In 1952, Swanny left Moab and moved to Grand Junction, CO where he continued to produce professional rodeos. In 1954 he bought a small ranch in south Salt Lake City, Utah. This was his home for 40 years. Swanny and Verda, along with their son, Bud, and daughter-in law, Evelyn Kerby, traveled all over the western part of the United States producing rodeos. From meager beginnings, Swanny built his dream of a World Championship Rodeo business; the Bar T Rodeo Company. From "trailing" his stock 50 miles to Monticello, Utah to rodeo's "World Series," the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Swanny has been admired, respected and loved by his competitors and friends throughout rodeo, the sport he loved, and helped build. Swanny Kerby, was a true "cowboy pioneer." He believed that with love of family, country, friends, and of course, his beloved animals, anything was possible. No dream was too big, if you were willing to work hard and never give up. His accomplishments brought him various recognitions. In 1997, he was one of only two men from the state of Utah, to be inducted into the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame. In 1999, his hometown of Moab gave him, what he often referred to, as his greatest honor, as they re-named the local city park, "Swanny City Park". The seven acre park is part of his original ranch which once housed his famous bulls and horses. To those of us who knew and loved him, we knew a part of the old west, a true "original," the likes of whom we will never see again. A viewing will be held Wednesday December 21 from 6-9 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant, UT at Rasmussen Mortuary (96 N. 100 W). Funeral services will be held in Moab, Utah December 23, 2005, beginning at Swanny City Park, 400 N. 100 W, at 11 a.m. A horse drawn carriage procession will proceed to the LDS Stake Center at 701 Locust Lane, Moab, Utah where a viewing will be held from 11:45 a.m.-12:45. Funeral service will begin there at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Swanny City Park Memorial Fund or Pro Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in care of Barbara Peterson, 485 E. 200 N, Mt. Pleasant, Utah 84647 or Vonna McDougall, 1680 S. McDougall Ln, Moab, Utah 84532 Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Larsen, Larry Larry Larsen 1933 ~ 2005 FAIRVIEW - Larry Seldon Larsen, 72, passed away peacefully Dec. 15, 2005. He was born Aug. 10, 1933 in Wellington, UT to Austin Alonzo and Millie May Jessen Larsen. He married Marion Larsen Nov. 26, 1952 in Manti LDS Temple. Larry was a craftsman in the building trade. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid hunter. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Survived by his wife, Marion of Fairview, UT; children, Larry Lynn (Jeanene) Larsen, Salt Lake City, UT, Michael A Larsen, Sandy, UT, Carol Jean (Wade) Withers, Riverton, UT, Gary Dean (Shawna) Larsen, Gilbert, AZ, Annette Larsen, Las Vegas, NV; siblings, Etta Henrie, Price, UT, Rhea Timothy, Wellington, UT, Thomas B. (Helen) Larsen, Wellington, UT, Wan-da Downard, Price, UT, Delon (Holly) Larsen, Riverton, UT, Wade (Linda) Larsen, Sandy, UT; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; son, David Wilson Larsen; brothers, Leo Larsen, Archie Larsen, Claude Larsen, Neal Larsen. Funeral, Tues Dec. 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Fairview 2nd Ward (Rock) Chapel. Friends may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary in Mt. Pleasant and Tues from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment in Wellington City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 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. Maddox, Viola Viola Maddox 1920 ~ 2005 Viola Maye Kalous Maddox departed from this life Dec. 14, 2005. Born May 28, 1920 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Elizabeth (Bessie) Lewis and Elmer Kalous. Married George Rodney Higgins in Cody, Wyoming in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1972. Married Anthon (Ike) Maddox in 1978, in Elko, Nevada. He died after a long illness in 1988. Preceded in death by infant brother, Charles; mother; father; and stepfather, Walter D. Haggerty. Enjoyed golfing, reading, dancing, oil painting, skiing, gardening, mystery stories, and visiting and corresponding with her many friends who were her "family." Invite her to a party and she would be there. Attended St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Taylorsville, Utah. Member of the S.L. Humane Society, and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. She loved all animals. She was an early breeder of Lhasa Apsos in the S.L. Valley. Survived by her constant and beloved companion of many years, Earl Hargrave; and an extended family of friends of long standing, stepson, and family, Craig, Marianne, Chris and Marcus Maddox; extended family and friends, Marjorie Allen, Ruth Clawson, Pauline Goudie, and many others. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, 2 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Lake Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to any homeless shelter. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Martin, Ryan Richard Officer Ryan Richard Martin 10/17/71~12/17/04 Gone but not forgotten by those who love and miss you Lynn & Jayce Martin, family and friends Published in the Deseret News on 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. Published in the Deseret News from 12/17/2005 - 12/18/2005. McGrath, Charlene Charlene McGrath 1949 ~ 2005 Charlene McGrath, 55, passed away in Denver, CO Dec, 14, 2005. Born Dec. 26, 1949 to Boyd W. and Phyllis A. McGrath in Salt Lake City. Graduated from Granger High School and attended Weber State University. Moved to Ogden in 1974. Worked for Clearfield Job Corps. Moved to Denver in 2004. Survived by daughters, Melissa Laster and Megan Yates, both Denver; mother, Taylorsville; five grandchildren; sister, Merlanne, Portland; brothers, Michael, Paul (Jill), and Mark (Tavia); special aunt, Virginia Dignam, all of Salt Lake. She was a very loving and giving person, she will be missed by many. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 12 noon at the Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple. Friends may call at Mortuary, Monday, 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. McKee, Reta Palmer Reta Palmer McKee 1923 ~ 2005 HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We love & miss you. Thanks once again to all our friends and family for all the love and support you gave us during her illness. Published in the Deseret News on 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. Moore, James R. James R. Moore 1937 ~ 2005 James R. Moore, 68, passed away on Dec. 11, 2005 of natural causes. He is survived by his daughters, Cassandra (Lyle) Wanlass, Mandy Moore and Camilia Moore; 15 grandchildren; sister, Colleen Farnsworth, and many nieces and nephews. James wished to be cremated. A family gathering took place to honor his life. James had a kind heart and touched many lives. He will be deeply missed by all. Rest in Peace Daddy, We Love You. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Morgan, John H. John H. Morgan 1925 ~ 2005 John H. Morgan passed away at his home in St. George, December 16, from congestive heart failure. John was born in Mayslick, Kentucky to Edgar and Ruth Morgan, the third in a family of six. He lost his parents at an early age, and went into an orphanage in Lexington, KY. John served in the U.S. Army and Army Air Force for five years during World War II. While serving in the military, he traveled through Salt Lake City and met, Lucille Inch. They were married in May 1946. Together they had six children, Mary Lou, John, Claudia, Rich, Jim, and Barbara. Lucille passed away December 1975. John subsequently married Carol Snyder in April 1976; they had one child, Justin John. Carol passed away June 1983. John then met and married Dee Vent in April 1984. John worked at Newspaper Agency Corporation for 37 years and had many friends there. He became a member of the LDS Church in 1948, and served in many capacities over the years. John and Dee served a full-time mission at the Cove Fort Historical site, where they made many eternal friends. John never forgot his roots and was always a southern gentleman. John is preceded in death by his two wives, Lucille and Carol; daughters, Mary Lou and Claudia; two brothers, June and Paul; two sisters, Mary and Emma; and grandchildren, Matthew Morgan and Jennifer Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Dee; a sister, Nancy Hunter of Lexington Kentucky; sons, John (Elaine), Rich, Jim (Judy), Justin (Mariesa); daughter, Barbara Alex Whitney; stepchildren, Mark Vent (Nancy), George Vent (Georgette), and Lisa Vent Densley, all of Utah, and an "adopted" son, Jeffrey Rogers (Carol), of Seattle, Washington. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 20, 2005, 12 noon in the Riverside 5th Ward, 5200 South 700 West. Friends and family may visit at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Monday, December 19, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the church. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 So. Camp Williams Rd. Bluffdale, Utah. Published in the Deseret News on 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. 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. Nilsson, Sven Jergen NILSSON - Sven Jergen Nilsson. Memorial services will be held Wednesday December 21, 2005, 7 p.m. at the Homestead LDS Ward, 5600 S. Vine St. (800 E.). In lieu of flowers - donate to your favorite charity. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Papenfuss, Selah Christine Selah Christine Papenfuss Will Be Missed FOUNTAIN GREEN- Selah Christine Papenfuss, infant daughter of Joshua Merrick and Carmen E. Oakley Papenfuss, returned to her Father in Heaven December 15, 2005. She was born November 25, 2005 in Fountain Green, Utah. She is survived by her parents, Joshua and Carmen; grandparents, Joseph and Heather Papenfuss of Fountain Green; Mark and Ruby Oakley of Moroni. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2005 in the Fountain Green Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday prior to the service at the Fountain Green LDS 1st Ward from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Published in the Deseret News on 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. Roth, Lois Lois Roth Beautiful Person A wonderful, loving Wife. A devoted Mother. A super Grandmother A great Great Grandmother We all still respect your truth and honesty. Lovingly, Mel Published in the Deseret News on 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 Logo Published in the Deseret News from 12/16/2005 - 12/18/2005. 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. Sermersheim, Susan H. Susan H. Sermersheim 1944 ~ 2005 Our courageous wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, Friday, Dec. 16, 2005 after a valiant five-year battle with breast cancer. Susan Harmer Sermersheim was born April 20, 1944 in Payson to Beulah Ludlow and Arthur Harmer. She was raised in Mapleton where she loved helping her parents at their store, Harmer's Market. At an early age, she began playing the piano, her gift and lifelong passion. She used this talent throughout her life to serve her family, community, and church, in which she was a dedicated, faithful member her entire life. Susan graduated from Springville High School in 1962 with a large group of friends whom she maintained a close friendship with throughout her life. After graduation, she attended Brigham Young University, where she met Michael Hal Johnson. On September 8, 1966 they married in the Salt Lake City Temple. They had five beautiful children, whom she loved and cherished her entire life. After parting ways with her first husband, she fell in love with and married Jerry Sermersheim July 6, 1987. They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Provo Temple. Susan was dedicated to serving the Lord by serving others, foremost her family. Until the day she passed away, she doted on her children and grandchildren, always an example of Christ-like love. Because of this, her family truly loved and adored her. Her influence and example also radiated into the community, where her impact was endless. For 20 years, she was a dedicated and loving nurse at Utah Valley Pediatrics, where her calm, thoughtful, and excellent care was deeply felt by all she helped. Mom and her family express gratitude and appreciation to the doctors, especially Smith, Robbins, Farnsworth, and Barlow, and all of her co-workers for the years of service they enjoyed together. We also express our heartfelt thanks to Dr. DiFiore and Rosie at Utah Cancer Specialists as well as the IHC Hospice staff, especially Marie, for the tender, loving care they offered Mom during her battle. During the time she had cancer, she was an example to all of strength, survival, and unwavering optimism. Mom did not dwell on how rugged she felt. Her concern was always to help others. Mom, we are grateful for your eternal love and perfect example! In addition to her husband, Jerry, Susan is survived by her five children, Derrek (Sandy) Johnson, Chanin (Patrick) Fisk, Erika (Chris) Stover, Korby (Ted) Pennington, Brandon (and hopefully Abby) Johnson; her five stepsons, Todd (Janalee) Sermersheim, Jim (Roni) Sermersheim, Kyle, Steve, and Mike Sermersheim; her 22 1/2 grandchildren; her brother, Don Harmer; and her sister, Barbara (Youell) Warner. She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, whom she is now joyously embracing; her father; and her brother, Leo Walter Harmer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Springcreek LDS Stake Center, located at 760 North 400 East, Springville. A viewing will be held Monday, December 19, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville and again at the stake center from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral. Interment will be at Springville Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, payable to Sue's Crew, at Pacific Horizon Credit Union, 96 E. Center, Springville, UT 84663. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Sorensen, Louise Henrietta Louise H. Sorensen 1907 ~ 2005 Louise Henrietta Sorensen, 98, passed away peacefully December 11, 2005 in Sandy, UT. Born February 2, 1907 in San Jose, CA to Fredrick John and Louise Ruchti Aschmann. She married Walter Emil Sorensen June 11, 1933 in San Francisco, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; sisters; beloved husband, Walter; and two cherished sons, Donald Walter and David Peter. She is survived by her grandchildren, Douglas Walter Sorensen, Oakland, CA, Jennifer Sorensen (Austin) Linford, Sandy, UT, and Gregory Donald (Mary) Sorensen, Concord, CA; and three great-grandchildren. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Park, 43rd & Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Stanton, Reed Reed Stanton Together Again KAYSVILLE - Reed Stanton, 89, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2005 from complications of a stroke. He was born October 31, 1916 in Payson, Utah to George William and Ada Smith Stanton. He married Rosetta Argyle February 14, 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Rosetta passed away February 2, 1983. He married Dorothy Vincent and later divorced. Reed was a resident of Kaysville for 53 years. He worked as an Inspector at Hill A.F.B. Reed was an active member and High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Reed enjoyed yard work, camping, hunting, and he loved to fix and build new things. Reed is survived by his son, Kent A. (Louise) Stanton, Fruit Heights; daughter, Shauna (Scott) Grier, Sarasota, FL; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and sister Ruth (Max) Johnson, Provo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta, daughter Pauline, son Shirl Reed, parents, and two brothers George and Gerald. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main. Friends and family may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Payson City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Titus, Kenyon Lee Kenyon Lee Titus "Lee" COPPERTON - Kenyon Lee Titus, 63, our loved and respected husband and father, passed away Dec. 16, 2005. He was born August 6, 1942 in Columbus, Ohio. He married Kathy Gunn in Midvale, Utah July 18, 1984. He served in the U.S. Navy and was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He cared deeply for his family and was a good friend, willing to help any and all and had the ability to fix about anything. Survivors, wife, Kathy; children, Andy, and from a previous marriage, Kim, Wanda, Kenny Jr.; a grandson, Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2005, 11 a.m. in the Copperton LDS Ward chapel, 350 Hillcrest, Copperton, Utah. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State Monday 6-8 p.m. or Tuesday at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Alpine City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 12/18/2005. Veblungsnes, Odd (Odie V. Herman) Odd Veblungsnes "Odie V. Herman" 1933 ~ 2005 Loving Husband and Father, Odie passed away Saturday, peacefully surrounded by family. Preceded by his father, Hjalmar; mother Asta; brother, Birger (John); son, Kenneth. Survived by his wife, Margaret; children, Kathleen, Karen, Kim, Kurtis; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Born in Norway he immigrated to the USA. Odie played the trumpet for the Salvation Army in his youth. He was a Machinist, District Manager for Thrifty Drug, Director of Housekeeping for Hilton Hotels, Contractor and Realtor. He enjoyed family gatherings, music, gardening, and preparing Norwegian cuisines. Memorial to be held Tuesday 12/20 at 12 noon LDS Chapel, 5th West, Germania Ave. (5150 S.) Murray, UT. Published in the Deseret News from 12/18/2005 - 12/19/2005. Walker, Meda Meda Walker Walker 12/06/09 ~ 12/11/05 Meda Walker Walker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend, passed away December 11, 2005 in Provo, Utah from a fall at age 96. She was born December 6, 1909 in Pleasant Grove, Utah to George Franklin Walker and Rose Richardson Walker, the oldest of 10 children. As a child, she moved with her family in a horse-drawn wagon to Vernal, Utah. On April 23, 1937, she married the love of her life, Acel J. Walker in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Salt Lake City until retirement to Hemet, California in 1978, where she played piano for many groups. Ace passed away February 8, 1988 and in 1990, Meda moved to Provo close to her family and friends. Meda was a teacher, musician, cook, seamstress, entertainer and traveler, but most of all a wonderful mother and wife. She graduated from Weber State College and taught school in Vernal and the Bonanza Mine. After raising her children, she attended the University of Utah and taught school at Morningside Elementary for many years. Meda served faithfully in the LDS Church including Stake Primary President in the Parley's Stake. Her legacy is that of unshakeable faith and endurance to the end. She is survived by her son, Dr. Stephen A. (Carol) Walker, Salt Lake City, daughter, Lou Ann (Richard) Circuit, La Jolla, California, grandchildren: Kimberly (Aaron) Roberts, Amanda Circuit, Christian (Stacey) Circuit, Daniel (Darci) Circuit, Stephanie (Troy) Rasmussen, Jamie (Paul) Erickson, Bradley (Tracee) Walker, Michael (Laura) Walker, 10 great-grandchildren, brothers, Frank Walker, Howard (Verla) Walker, sisters, Elizabeth (Doug) Noel, Lois Erickson, Marva (Jack) Lent, sister-in-law Ruth Walker, many nieces, nephews and loving friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Acel J. Walker, brothers Ralph, John and Don and sister, Carol Rae Brady. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2005, 11 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, where family and friends may call between 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Interment will follow immediately at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family thanks the kind people at Prestige Assisted Living Center. Published in the Deseret News on 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.