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Anderson, Clarence Ervin           
Clarence Ervin Anderson 1918 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL, UTAH - Erv Anderson, age 87,
died peacefully at his home in Bountiful, Utah on Wednesday, December 28,
2005, of natural causes. Erv was born to Joseph Anton Anderson and Olene
Miller on September 4, 1918, Bothwell, Utah. He was the third of six children.
Erv married June Grant on October 10, 1940 in Salt Lake LDS Temple for time
and all eternity. June's Uncle President Heber J. Grant who was then the
President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints performed this
marriage. This was one of the last ceremonies President Grant performed,
because of his ill health. Erv graduated from Davis High School where he
played football as an End Receiver for two (2) years. Dad endured several
hardships in his life growing up. At the age of 13 years old (13) he was shot
in the head by a .22 rifle during a family hunting accident and the bullet
remained between two (2) optic nerves for the remainder of his life. This
accident caused dad to lapse into a coma for several weeks and upon recovery
he had to learn how to read and write all over again and live with severe
headaches. In 1949, dad was diagnosed with "Guillain-Barre" disease. A disease
they knew little or nothing about, which paralyzed dad completely except for
his lungs and heart. Dad was administered to by President John Quincy Cannon
from Centerville and was completely healed. In 1943 Erv and June moved to
Yakima, Washington and lived there for two years while dad worked in Hanford,
Washington on the Atomic Bomb Project. Dad worked under the Project Engineers
as a Superintendent. Erv was blessed with a carpentry and architectural
talent, which was an important part of his life. He had the talent to design,
build, or remodel any residential or commercial project he under took. Erv
also worked as a Realtor and served on the Board of Realtors. Erv was a High
Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a Ward
Clerk, Sunday School Teacher, Melchizedek Preisthood Teacher and various other
ward positions. Erv is survived by his children and their spouses: Paul and
Jeri Anderson, Bart Anderson, Michael and Debra Anderson, Doug and Susan
(deceased) Panter, Joseph and Victoria Anderson, Mark and Cathy Wilkey. Erv is
also survived by his sister Joyce Small and brother and sister-in-laws: Ray H.
Barton, Romania and Derral Child, Richard and Jan Grant. June and Erv have 23
dearly loved grandchildren. Erv gives his love and appreciation to all his
wonderful family and friends, and caregivers for sharing and giving so much
love and respect at the time of his passing. Graveside services will be held
Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery, 2020
South 200 West. In case of inclement weather there will be a brief service at
Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main prior to interment. Online
guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Bagley, Lawrence Miles        
Lawrence Miles "Moon" Bagley 1928 ~ 2005 Larry Bagley, 77, died December 28,
2005, in Carlsbad, California. The third of three sons, Larry was born in Salt
Lake City to Grant and Marie Bagley, January 19, 1928. Friends tagged him with
the nickname "Moon" due to his similarity to the popular round-faced newspaper
cartoon character "Moon Mullins". Following graduation from East High, Larry
enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged at the end of World War II.
His brother Bill, a fighter pilot in Europe, was killed in the same war, a
loss that was quietly carried by his family. Larry graduated from the
University of Utah in civic administration, one of the first students of
political scientist J.D. Williams. He embarked on a career in city government
which took him in 1959 to the small seaside community of Oceanside,
California. His innate talent and intelligence saw him quickly rise from
draftsman, to city planner, to city manager. In 1976 he lost his appointed
post in city government, only to return a year later as the popularly elected
mayor of Oceanside, a position he would serve in with distinction for three
successive terms. By the time of his retirement Larry was recognized as one of
California's most capable and knowledgeable mayors. Larry's devotion to
integrity and fair play shaped his life. He was always happy to hear an
opposing viewpoint, even when it meant questioning his own assumptions. His
humor and gracious good nature were gifts readily bestowed on family and
friends. Larry married Margene Bailey, February 26, 1949, in Salt Lake City.
They were sealed in the LDS Los Angeles Temple, May 24, 1963. In his later
years Larry generously served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
in various capacities. Larry and Margene loved to travel. As well as being
among the first Americans to visit China as that nation began to open up, they
eventually would visit over a hundred countries. He is survived by his wife,
Margene, sons Will (Laura), Kevin (Patty), Patrick, and daughter Lisa (Wendell
Payne), 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His two brothers, Will
and Clint, preceded him in death. Services will be held December 31, 2005, 11
a,m, at the Oceanside LDS wardhouse, 2080 California Place, Oceanside,
California.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2005 - 12/31/2005.

Bowen, Marba Jennie Briggs         
Marba Jennie Briggs Bowen 1912 ~ 2005 Marba Jennie Briggs Bowen died from
natural causes at age 93 on 27 December 2005. She lived a rich and full life.
Her husband, Wendell Miller Bowen, preceded her in death by 26 years. She is
survived by a daughter, Jane Bowen Chase (Phillip D. Chase) and a son, Bruce
Briggs Bowen (Rene' Brooksby Bowen), eight grandchildren, 16
great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Marba was born 25 January
1912 in Spanish Fork, Utah; she graduated from Spanish Fork High School and
LDS Business College. She married her high school sweetheart in the LDS Salt
Lake Temple 13 March 1935. In addition to many years of church service, Marba
was an avid square dancer, loved to quilt and crochet - having crocheted a
baby shawl for each and every grandchild. She also made and painted numerous
ceramic pieces. She was an excellent cook and had a treasure chest of yummy
recipes. Funeral services for Marba will be Saturday 31 Dec 2005 at the LDS
Richards Ward located at 855 E. Garfield Ave (about 1850 S.) In Salt Lake.
Viewing will be at 10:00 am followed by an 11:00 am funeral service. Interment
will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please donate to the
LDS Perpetual Education Fund or to the Primary Children's Hospital.
Arrangements by SereniCare, funeral directors.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/30/2005.

Brown, Lucyle Barron          
Lucyle Barron Brown 1913 ~ 2005 Our beloved Mom, Grandmother, Great
Grandmother, and friend, Lucyle Barron Brown, returned peacefully to her
Heavenly Father on Christmas morning, 2005. Lucyle was the 12th of 13 children
in her family, and the last survivor. Born June 7, 1913, in Salt Lake City,
Utah, to Joseph and Margaret Mary Williams Barron, Lucyle grew up in Poplar
Grove in Salt Lake City where she lived all of her life until entering
Highland Cove Retirement Center at the age of 80. She married Edwin S. Brown
on October 19, 1932, in Tooele County. This marriage was later solemnized in
the S.L. Temple. Her husband passed away in 1985. Lucyle graduated from West
High School and then worked as a butter wrapper at Mutual Creamery in Salt
Lake, a company where her Father was also employed. She also worked for
National Dollar Store and then went to Deseret Book Co, retiring after 20
years. Active in the LDS Church, she worked in many capacities, even including
being a Relief Society counselor at Highland Cove in her mid 80's. She was
known and loved for her Grandmotherly skills, her handiwork, her passion for a
spotless house and beautiful garden, and her superb hostessing skills. Her
love for and interest in each family member was legendary. She is survived by
her children: Jo Ellen B. Blackham, Salt Lake City, Steve (Louise) Brown of
Francis, Utah and Rodger E. (Linda) Brown of Camarillo, California and by 13
grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents,
siblings, and their spouses, her husband, Edwin S. Brown, and son-in-law
Robert L. Blackham. As a family, we are grateful for the superb care she
received at her retirement home, and especially for the staff of Highland Cove
Care Center and Legacy Hospice who cared so lovingly for her the last few
weeks of her life. Services will be held Sat. Dec. 31 at 12:00 noon at Wasatch
Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, SLC, with visitation at 10:30 a.m. If you
wish, in lieu of flowers, please take someone you love to dinner in honor of
Lucyle.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Carver, Bruce Eugene          
Bruce Eugene Carver 1948 ~ 2005 Bruce Eugene Carver 57, extraordinary husband,
father, grandfather, builder, computer guru, entrepreneur, church worker and
friend passed away suddenly on December 28, 2005 of cancer. Born on May 4,
1948 in Montpelier, Idaho to Edwin Eugene and Mary Carver, Bruce received an
Engineering Degree from Idaho State University and began his career in San
Francisco. After moving back to Utah, he became a creative inventor who began
producing revolutionary computer games in 1982. From humble beginnings in his
basement, he expanded the business and with his genius became a "game god" and
founder and CEO of Access Software, best known for producing internationally
best selling and award winning computer games like the Links golf series which
he eventually sold to Microsoft. Using that same genius he then founded Carver
Homes, and together with his family and co-workers built two homes that have
won "best of show" the past two years in the Summit County Parade of Homes.
Though successful in everything he did, his family was his greatest joy and
will be his finest legacy. Whether in work or play, this tireless family team
seized every day and lived it to the fullest. He is survived by his mother
Mary, his wife and love of his life, Lenna Jacobson Carver, loyal sons Chris
(Nicole) Carver, Nick (Megan) Carver, Pat (Chelsea) Carver, Tony (Natalie)
Carver, loving daughters Jessica (Brad) Beck, Lindsay (Clark) Spencer and
Taunie (Doug) Reynolds and sixteen adoring grandchildren aged nine to four
months. Bruce is also survived by brothers Roger (Marie), Gary (Kathy) and
sister Connie (Bruce) Williamson and was preceded in death by a sister, Analee
Carver and his father, Eugene. When family members and employees were asked to
describe Bruce, the most recurring comments were "extraordinarily generous,
full of compassion, loyal, the personification of unconditional love,
exceptional teacher and learner, meticulous perfectionist, problem solver,
loyal friend, passionate lover of music and dedicated church worker." When
asked to describe their grandpa, his grandchildren said, "He loved to be with
us." "He knows we love him." "He knew that Jesus came down and died for us."
and "Everybody in the whole wide world loves Grandpa." His passing, though
stunning was full of tender mercies. Bruce's funeral will be held Saturday,
December 31, 2005 at the Mueller Park Stake Center 1800 East Mueller Park Rd.
(1800 S.) at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 preceding the services.
Friends may also visit with the family on Friday, December 30 from 6:30-8:00
at Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 N. Main Street, Bountiful. Interment- Lakeview
Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Contributions in his
honor can be sent to West Ridge Academy at 5550 West Bagley Park Road, West
Jordon 84088 280-2697.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/30/2005.

Cluff, Vincent Reed "Vincenzo"          
Vincent Reed "Vincenzo" Cluff 1957 ~ 2005 Born in Salt Lake City on November
2, 1957 to Billie Jean Green Cluff and Lawrence Reed Cluff, Vince died
unexpectedly at home on December 24, 2005. Vince was an avid music lover and
enjoyed going to the movies with his daughter. He will be greatly missed by
his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Billie Jean Cluff
Guthrie (John) of Tulsa, OK; son Jeremy Cluff and daughter Jessica Sumner of
Salt Lake City; brothers Bill Cluff of St. John, VI and Jim Cluff of Arizona;
nephew Cody Cluff and niece Cassidy Rosenthal of Salt Lake City. He was
predeceased by his father in 2000. A memorial service to celebrate Vince's
life will be held Monday, Jan. 2, 2006 from 2-4 pm. Please call Carrie Sumner
at 673-2460 or 566-1302 for more information. "Dad, you're finally in the arms
of an angel!" "Love ya babe"
Published in the Deseret News on 12/30/2005.

Dearden Ph.D., Lyle Conway         
Lyle Conway Dearden, Ph.D. 1922 ~ 2005 Lyle Conway Dearden passed away on
Christmas Day after a short illness. He was born April 27, 1922, in Salt Lake
City, Utah, the son of Ora Curtis and Marlow Hyrum Dearden. He graduated from
East High School in Salt Lake City, where he excelled in football, basketball,
tennis, and track. He went on to play football and tennis at the University of
Utah. His academic career was interrupted by World War II. He served as a
pilot in the Navy Air Corps with Utility Squadron 10 in the South Pacific.
Before shipping overseas, he married Marjorie Monson in Corpus Christi, Texas,
on May 2, 1943. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Following the
war, he continued his education by earning his Bachelor's, Master's and
Doctorate degrees from the University of Utah. He was a gifted teacher who
taught at many universities, including the University of Massachusetts, the
University of Southern California and the University of California-Irvine,
from which he received the Golden Apple Award. He begrudgingly retired in 1987
but continued to lecture at St. George's University in Grenada. Conway is
survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Marjorie; his son Craig
(Jennifer); daughters Connie (David) Snyder and Susan (Craig) Mortensen;
brothers M. Curtis (Lois, deceased) and Dale (Arlene); sister Jean
Hughes(Thomas, deceased); 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grand children.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 31, 12:00 noon, at Larkin
Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. Viewing 10:45 to
11:45a.m. Interment to follow at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Dent, Kenneth Harling         
Kenneth Harling Dent 1922 ~ 2005 Kenneth Harling Dent passed away on December
19, 2005. Born to Harold Alma Dent and Lillian Johanna Christensen on January
28, 1922. He joined the Army late in 1941 shortly after graduating from Salt
Lake City's East High School to become a paratrooper in the 505th Parachute
Infantry Regiment. By May, 1943 he was in North Africa training for the
Invasion of Sicily and part of the 82nd Airborne Division. As a young sergeant
he jumped behind enemy lines just hours before D-Day to face the unexpected
presence of the Hermann Goering Panzer Division. He was among an assembly of
paratroopers, working in small isolated groups, that effectively thwarted the
German column of infantry, self-propelled artillery, and Tiger tanks to
protect the invading Allied Forces on the beaches of Sicily. Kenneth was
severely wounded in the action and was awarded the Purple Heart with two Qak
Leaf Clusters. After recovering from his wounds he was promoted to the grade
of Staff Sergeant and spent the remainder of the war training young
paratroopers as a Jump Master at the Fort Benning Parachute School near
Atlanta, GA. Here he trained many of the young men who went on to fight in
Europe during and after the European D-Day invasion. After the war Kenneth
came back to Salt Lake City. He married Beatrice Black on June 28, 1946 in the
Salt Lake L.D.S. Temple and began attending the University of Utah where he
graduated with a Masters Degree in Social Work. While earning his degree he
began his career with the Utah State Department of Corrections where he
exercised his gifts of compassion and toughness until his retirement in 1982.
Ken always had the heart of an athlete. He began early. At three years old he
became a member of the old Deseret Gym (Salt Lake City) and he maintained his
membership until the "Gym" closed in 1997. He earned an athletic "letter" at
East High School for his excellence in baseball, basketball and football and
returned to baseball after the war with the local ball clubs in Salt Lake. In
late 1950's he became a fanatical bowler then, in the 1960's, took up golf
which he played passionately into his 80's. As a regular at the "Gym", Ken
played in several racket ball leagues and, after it closed, continued to play
in tournaments until he was 80. He also managed to coach Little League
Baseball and he and Beatrice were fanatic supporters of all the sports his
children played. It goes without saying that he followed all spectator sports,
especially his beloved U of U. For nearly the last twenty years of his life he
patiently and compassionately helped his beloved Beatrice through her own
battle with cancer. A battle that through their patience, pain, prayers, and
miracles of medicine was finally won. Soon after that victory my father
entered into his own battle with cancer. He knew from the beginning that this
was a battle he would not win. Still, he faced it, and his own end, with the
valor and heroism that is forever his. Farewell our hero, we shall ne'er
forget. Kenneth is survived by Beatrice, his bride of 59 years; sons, Kenneth
(Karen), Thomas (Carolyn), and Steven (Geralyn); daughters Kathleen (Albert)
Coya and Michelle; grandchildren Stacy, Naomi, Nicholas, Colby, Marcus,
Daniel, Kelsi, Katie, Henry and Andrew; and sisters Lois (Al) Gray and Jackie
Hayward. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Alma, and Lillian; and
brothers, Harold, Robert, and Gaylord. Memorial Services will be held Tuesday,
January 3, 2006 at 12:00 noon at the Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335
West 4100 South. The family will receive friends at a visitation from 10:45
until 11:45 a.m. prior to the service Tuesday morning.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2005 - 1/1/2006.

Dubois, Patricia Fox          
Patricia Fox Dubois 1930 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great
grandmother, sister, aunt and friend Pat Dubois passed peacefully from the
confines of her earthly body into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on
December 28, 2005. Mom was born to Charles Irvin Fox and Ora Lott Fox on
December 5, 1930 in Salt Lake City Utah and was married to Richard William
Dubois on November 22, 1950 and they were later sealed for eternity in the
Salt Lake Temple. Mom was not only loved and adored by her family but also by
everyone that knew her. Mom was an accomplished elementary school teacher and
homemaker, as well as being very involved in her church and her political
party. Mom served her church in many capacities, including a mission for The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Washington DC temple with
her beloved husband Dick. Mom always treated everyone in a Christ-like manner
and is now taking the next step in her eternal progression. Left to remember
Pat and celebrate her life are her children Debbie LeDuc (Charlie), Diane
Garner (Steve) Rick Dubois (Janet), Tracy Robinson (Randy) Chuck Dubois
(Elsa), Leslie Andersen (Keith), Michelle Dotson (Grady), also her sister
Laurel Hughes and her sister-in-law Fern Fox and her 25 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her eternal companion Dick,
her loving parents Irvin and Ora Fox and her brother Donald Fox. Mom never met
a person she didn't like and serve. We love you Mom and will always hold you
in our hearts until we meet again. Friends are invited to celebrate Pat's life
at a viewing at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary (3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City) on
Friday December 30, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on
Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the River Ridge Chapel (10200 S.
1300 W. South Jordan) where friends may call from 9:00 to 9:45 prior to the
service. Internment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Findlay, Aquilla Riggs        
Aquilla Riggs Findlay Quill Our loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, Aquilla Riggs Findlay (Quill), 94, returned to our Heavenly
Father Dec. 27, 2005. Quill was born December 16, 1911 in Kanab, Utah, to John
Fuller and Tessa Riggs Findlay. He moved to Salt Lake at the age of 12. He
graduated from West Junior and West High School, where he loved to play the
game of basketball. He served in the 8th Air Force in World War II, which he
was very proud to be a part of, in protecting our freedom. He met Fay
Critchlow at the Coconut Grove, and later married her in the Salt Lake Temple
August 15, 1947, for "Time and all Eternity". He was a High Priest of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His favorite calling in the
church was being a home teacher, helping many widows with service as their
husbands passed on. When the coach at West High retired in 1931, he reported
to the Deseret News that Findlay "was appraised by Coach Ballard as the
greatest basketball player he had ever coached at West High. His tall, lanky
form at center, gets the tip-off from most any high school center, and his
push-shot from all angles of the floor has made him famous among the sports
editors of the city." In a follow-up article on December 2nd, 2005, the
newspaper said "once Findlay graduated from West, he received scholarship
offers from colleges all over the West, and even made a few recruiting trips
to universities in Wyoming, and Nevada. In the end, he opted to stay in Salt
Lake City and play for a recreational team, the Antlers." "Times were not
easy, and seeing the sacrifice that my mother and sister went through, I
decided to stay home and work to help support them, they had worked hard to
get me through high school," Findlay says. "I couldn't just leave them to go
play somewhere far away." He was credited to be one of the first players to
use the hook shot and one handed shooting method. He loved the game of
basketball. Once drafted into World War II, the Air Force wanted him to stay
behind and play basketball in the states, but he could not leave the group of
men that he was in charge of; he wanted to protect our freedom, and that is
exactly what he chose to do. He was drafted in the Air Force by luck. He was
drafted in the Army at first and was supposed to fly out with his men the next
day. His pants were too short so they held him over for a day. The next day
the Air Force took him. He was stationed 80 miles north of London at
Harrington Field. He helped to put up all the telecommunications for the area.
He was one of the first 500 to be deployed to England. He always enjoyed
talking about basketball, World War II and Kanab. His first job out of high
school was working at Zion's Wholesale Grocery. He started working as a stock
boy, unloading freight trains. After the war, he took a different job with
Zion's, selling candy, and other products to small stores, and cafes. He
traveled throughout Utah in this business. In his travels, he discovered
others selling punch boards. He introduced Zion's into the punch board
business, where he doubled the profits for them. Later, he owned and operated
his own punch board business. He was self employed for 25+ years until he
retired at age 62. He enjoyed serving the many cafes, and taverns in the city
and throughout the state, including Bill & Nadas, Manny's Taverns, The Tap
Room, Busy Bee, Cotton Bottom, Dean's Coffee Shop, and The Silver King Lodge,
to name a few. He enjoyed the many friendships that he made while working in
this business. He loved playing with his family, and with his family going
hunting, fishing, camping, boating, playing tennis, bowling, pool, and trips
to Kanab every year. He enjoyed watching televised sports (sometimes a little
too much). He also enjoyed planting his 120 tomatoes plants each year, eating
from his many fruit trees, watching and nurturing his unique 50+ rosebushes.
In his later years he enjoyed going to Wendover on the Fun Bus, visiting
Classic Bowling Alley, and feeding the ducks at Fairmont and Liberty Parks. He
is survived by his five children, Sandra (Carl) Spencer of Sandy, UT; John
(Ruth) Findlay of Draper, UT; Shauna (Alan) Boyack of Idaho Falls, ID; Richard
Findlay of Sandy, UT; David (Annette) Findlay of South Jordan, UT; 17
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
wife, parents, his sister Gevene, a great-grandson Jason Bigelow Jr., and
almost everyone else he knew! The family wishes to extend their sincere
appreciation to his wonderful caregivers, Etta Maxwell, Camie Findlay, and
Fiapo Halai, Wentworth Assisted Living, and Sandy Regional. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 at 11 am at the Garden Heights North
Ward, 2220 East Fisher Lane (2935 South) where a viewing will be held Friday
Dec. 30th from 6-8 pm and one hour prior to services Saturday.
www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/28/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Hansen, Robert Blaine         
Robert Blaine Hansen 1925 ~ 2005 Robert Blaine Hansen passed away on Christmas
Day, 2005. He was born August 13, 1925, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Cyril J. and
Kathryn M. Hansen. Bob was raised in Merced, CA, and at the age of 17 joined
the Naval V12 program. He attended the University of New Mexico where he
played football and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He
served in the U.S. Navy until the end of World War II. Bob attended law school
at the University of California, Hastings, graduating Order of the Coif and
third in his class. Bob practiced law in Salt Lake City from 1950 to 1998. He
served as Deputy Attorney General of the State of Utah from 1969 to 1977. In
1976, he was elected Attorney General and he held that office until 1981. Bob
was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
serving as a bishop of the Monument Park 7th Ward. Bob is survived by his
wife, Jean, their five children, Rob (Susan) of Norfolk, VA; William
(Christa), Mary Ann (Scott) Rasmussen, John (Diane), all of Salt Lake; and T.
Matt (Cherie) of Manassas, VA; and 15 grandchildren, Lucy, Tessa, Claire,
Grace Taylor Hansen, David Hansen, Madeleine, John, Eliza, and Sam Rasmussen,
Elizabeth, James, Ben, Thomas, Sarah Jane Hansen, and Thomas M. Hansen Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, December 31, 2005, at
the Emigration 6th Ward, 589 18th Avenue. A viewing will be held on Friday,
December 30, 2005, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South
Temple, and from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday at the church. The family
expresses its gratitude to the staff members at the Utah Veterans Nursing Home
for their kindness, care, and compassion.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Jensen, Imogene "Jean"        
Imogene "Jean" Jensen "Beloved Mother" Happy Birthday Mom. We miss you. Thanks
for all you have done for us. Thanks to all the family and friends who have
been such a help and support to you and your kids in your last days. You are
with us in our hearts forever, Your loving family.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/30/2005.

Johnson, Harold Riley         
Harold Riley Johnson 1925 ~ 2005 Harold Riley Johnson 80, Fairview, UT,
faithful servant of our Heavenly Father, returned home to report on his
earthly mission and to receive his next assignment on December 27, 2005. Born
October 9, 1925 in Monterey Park, CA, to Anton Wesley and Clara Riley Johnson.
Harold was raised and received his early education in El Monte, CA and
graduated from Basic High School in Henderson, NV. He joined the U.S. Navy at
17 years of age and served honorably through out the South Pacific during
World War II. Harold served a LDS Mission in the North Central States,
proselytizing without purse or scrip in Minnesota and among the Assiniboine of
the Lakota Nation in Montana. He married the love of his life, Lola Ann Heaps,
May 20, 1950, in the St. George Temple. They raised their children as a loving
and devoted family wherever he served, be it in Utah or around the globe in
Samoa. Many across the face of the earth knew and respected his devotion to
the education of the human spirit. On his path to a career in education,
Harold received his A.A. and played football at Chaffey Junior College in
Ontario, CA. He received his B.A. from Whittier College, Whittier, CA, his
M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles and his Ph.D. with honors
from the University of Utah. He was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa
Phi and a member of Phi Delta Kappa. Harold taught seminary, junior high
school and was a Vice-Principal in Southern California. He served in the
Church Education System and was head of the Church College of Western Samoa.
He was Director of Vocational Education at Snow College and was the
Superintendent of the North Sanpete School District. He served as President of
the Utah State Vocational Association and received their Outstanding Service
Award. He was the Director of the American Cooperative School in Tunis,
Tunisia, and was President of the Mediterranean Area International Schools
Association. Harold was active in the Boy Scouts of America, receiving many
awards including his Eagle Scout, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award, the
Chief Sowiett Award and the Silver Beaver Award. He was the Sanpete District
Chairman for several years. Throughout his life, he served his fellow man with
devotion and humility. Faithful to his God and true to his beliefs, he stood
as an example of the best that can be aspired to, an Educator who loved every
one of his pupils. Harold served as a Bishop, Branch President, member of a
Stake Presidency and many other positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He served at the Manti Temple as a Temple Worker, Sealer,
Temple President Counselor, and Assistant Recorder. He was President over the
Apia Samoa Temple. Harold is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lola; children:
Marcia (Randy) Pyne, Michael (Janey) Johnson, Catherine (Chris) Holt, and
David (Kelly) Johnson; 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren;
brothers: LeGrande (Betty) Johnson, and Ralph (Nancy) Johnson, sister-in-law:
Margaret Johnson, brother-in-law, Dan (Carole) Heaps, and many nieces and
nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Kenneth Johnson and
his wife's parents. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday,
January 2, 2006, at the Fairview Third Ward, 131 East 100 North, Fairview,
Utah. A viewing will be held at the church from 9 to 10:30 prior to services.
Interment will follow later that afternoon at the Orem City Cemetery under the
direction of Rasmussen Mortuary. A special thanks to Steve, Candice and Staff
of Autumn Park Assisted Living, to Marty and the IHC hospice nurses, Dr. Kim
Bateman and loving friends and neighbors.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/30/2005.

Klein, Michael Scott Hendry        
Michael Scott Hendry Klein "Scotty" 8/7/1967 - 12/26/2005 May you be at peace
now that you are back with your "buddies" Grandpa Art and Grandpa Fred. You've
left an empty space in our hearts. We will miss you everyday and love you
always. I will always love you Scott. You were a special soul. - Love, Mom
Survived by all who loved him. Marianne and Gary Klein, Michael and Karan
Hendry, brothers Shane Klein, Toni Swaldi, Michael Swaldi, Garette Swaldi,
Stepsisters: Nakole and Melinda Klein. Stepbrothers: Patrick, Matthew Hendry.
Uncles and aunts: Steve and Kathy Swaldi, Jen and Pat Klein, Rich and Mary
Klein, Ralph and Kathryn Reeves, Douglas and Dawn Hendry, Dave and Kristine
Tate, Bob and Connie Thurson, Laura Swaldi, Tamara Swaldi, Jane Swaldi, Misty
Lammert. Cousins: 17 nieces and nephews: Leo, Rachell, Holly, Makenzee,
Nicolette, Miss Zo "Bumper". Grandmothers: Georgia Swaldi, Shirley Hendry,
Clara Klein. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 31, 2005 at
1:00 p.m. at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful.
Friends may call two hours prior to services. Lunch after service will be
announced at cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.celebratinglife-ut.com Shane & I will miss you
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Kruger, Hilda Maaike Kramer        
Hilda Maaike Kramer Kruger 1929 ~ 2005 Hilda Maaike Kruger, a valiant and
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, died
peacefully December 27, 2005 of Alzheimer's disease at The Residence of Care
Source. She was born January 25 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first child
of Dutch immigrants, Karel and Fim Kramer. She graduated from West High School
in 1946. Hilda married Alma E. Kruger February 13, 1947 in the Salt Lake
Temple. They were the proud parents of 11 children. Blessed with a beautiful
singing voice, she participated in the Girl's Glee at West High and later sang
for years with the Allegro Chorus and Salt Lake Oratorio. Her love for the
arts began early as she joined the Dance Club at West High. Her spirit soared
while attending plays and musicals at Promised Valley Playhouse, Hale Theater
and Kingsbury Hall. Having been taught to crochet, knit and sew by her mother
she created elegant blankets, afghans and wedding dresses forever treasured as
family heirlooms. She was an exceptional, faithful mother who worked hard to
train and teach her children, especially the principles of the gospel of Jesus
Christ. She believed in prayer, miracles, prophets, priesthood power, and in
the Lord Jesus Christ. She did not consider herself much of a scriptorian, but
taught her children to love the scriptures by faithfully reading Emma Marr
Peterson's Bible and Book of Mormon Stories for Children. Everything in life
that is of the most worth we received from her and dad. With 11 children at
home there was always lots of activity, laughter and sometimes tears and we
all became intimate with the business end of a wooden spoon. She baked
delicious bread and made extraordinary homemade soup. She accepted people from
all walks of life and made them feel welcome in her home. Two exchange
students found their way in the Kruger home. Baseball was not a favorite
sport, but she faithfully endured watching literally hundreds of games in
support of her boys, and then made Bryner Clinic a regular stopover on the way
home when the injuries piled up. When her girls pursued dance, she sewed
costumes for scores of recitals and very much enjoyed the performances. Later
on she sewed costumes for the Gunn Dance Studio and Salt Lake Costumes. She
loved serving in the Primary organization. The supreme enjoyment of her life
was working in the Salt Lake Temple with Alma for 13 years. Together they
often said their temple experiences were the most precious of their lives. She
would often say to her children, "make sure you say "Thanks a Million" when
others blessed our lives and so we say "Thanks a Million" to Dr. Gregory
Parkin and the many care givers at Willowood, Legacy House and especially The
Residence of Care Source for their tenderness during the last six months. We
also thank friends and relatives that have done so much over the years to
bring joy and happiness to our mother. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Alma; parents, Karel and Fim Kramer; sister, Gail Kip; grandson,
Lorenzo Coulsey; and a great- granddaughter, Sarah Lyn Hunter. She is survived
by her children: Larry (Donna), Randy (Carla), Marlene (Bruce) Coulsey, Evelyn
(Dan) Herzog, Rulon (Leslie), Russell (Susan), Inez (Tom) Hollingsworth, Lina
(John) Robinson, Lloyd (Shelley), Lorraine (Eugene) Hollingsworth, and Carrie
(Dean) Barnett; 53 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; brothers: Lynn (Rae)
Kramer, Frank (Brenda) Kramer, Marvin (Rose) Kramer; sisters: Barbara (Gil)
Williams, Renee (Allen) Kidd, Becky (Bob) Bateman; sisters-in-law: Helen
Harrison and Venna Kruger; brother-in-law, Jerry Kip. Funeral services will be
held Friday, December 30, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Foothill 3rd Ward, 1894
Texas Street. Friends may call Thursday, December 29, 2005, 6-8:00 p.m. at
McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah and Friday
at the church one hour prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Malia, John Arthur       
John Arthur Malia 1962 ~ 2005 Born at South Ruislip, U.S. Air Force Base
Hospital, South Ruislip, England on Dec. 17, 1962. He died after being ill for
a long time on Dec. 22, 2005. John was proud of his Irish Heritage. The name
Malia is the oldest family name in Irish history, it is an ancient Gallic
name, which goes back 5000 years. John is survived by his father, SSGT. Arthur
B. Malia, U.S. Air Force Retired; mother, O. Caroline Gilliland Malia, Surrey
England; brothers, James and Steven; grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy H. Ince;
uncles, nephews and nieces scattered across the U.S. and England. John was a
senior Demolay of three pillars chapter in Rancho, Cordova, California.
Funeral services will be private.
Published in the Deseret News on 12/30/2005.

Maughan, Wayne Nielsen        
Wayne Nielsen Maughan 10/16/38 ~ 12/25/05 In loving memory of Wayne Nielsen
Maughan born October 16,1938, in Clifton, Idaho. He was the son of Fred D.
Maughan and Fontella NielsenMaughan. He graduated from Box Elder High in
Brigham City in 1957, and attended Weber State College. In 1988 he moved to
California. He was married and sealed to Diane Gritton in the Salt Lake
Temple, on Nov. 22, 1989. Wayne was a High Priest and Temple worker in San
Diego and Redlands, CA. LDS temples. He is survived by his wife Diane;
children Machelle Ward (Ken), Eric W.Maughan (Carrie), and five grandchildren
all of Salt Lake City. Sisters LuDean Glover (Byron), Faye White
(Willard);Brothers Lynn Maughan (Darlene), Carrol Maughan (Connie) and
Sister-in-law LuDeen Maughan. Preceded in death by his parents, brotherDick
Maughan and nephew Dave Maughan. Wayne had a kind heart and gentle spirit and
to know him was to love him. Friends and relatives may call at Larkin Mortuary
260 E. So. Temple, SLC, Friday 6-8 pm and one hour prior to services Saturday.
Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, Dec. 31,2005. Following services
interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 So. Highland Dr.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Oneida, Henry Michael         
Henry Michael Oneida 1956 ~ 2005 Henry Michael Oneida, age 49, passed away
December 26, 2005. Born May 4th 1956 to Henry Oneida, Sr. and Marion Lukich
Guerra. Married Bertha Mae Smith, March 25, 1975, later divorced. Three
surviving children by this union, Country (Dan) Bray, Michael, and Trisha
Oneida. Two grandchildren Kaitlyn and Ashlyn. Also survived by Jeff Oneida,
Kurtis and Vicki Oneida, Marion and Cindy Oneida, stepfather, Eleuterio
Guerra, sister Alicia Guerra, a loving companion Jaylene Hunsaker, grandma
Sophie Lukich and Uncle Michael Lukich, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousin,
nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Henry
Oneida, Sr., beloved brother Owen Todd Oneida, sister Sophie Denise Oneida
Pierce. Henry's interests were fishing, hunting, being outdoors with family
and friends. He was a natural born leader, the steady rock of our family. He
will be missed dearly by all who know him. Funeral Services will be Saturday,
December 31, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East,
Murray. Friends and family may visit from 2:00 to 2:45 prior to the service.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Pater, Jan          
Jan Pater 1924 ~ 2005 It is well with my soul We who loved him have loosed the
earthly bonds so that he may soar as an eagle into the loving hands of his
Lord, in eternity. Jan passed away Dec. 28, 2005. A master painter and
finisher by trade, he was also a master in life, faithfully serving in his
church, earning his U.S. citizenship, and remembered as a kind, caring
husband, father, grandfather "Opa," and friend. Born July 26, 1924 in
Rotterdam, Nederlands, to Anneke De Koning and Christiaan Pater, he was the
second of three brothers, Henk (deceased) and Roberta Pater; Richard and
Cathryn (Tini) Pater. Married Jenny Frinking Oct. 3, 1947. They immigrated to
the United States and arrived in Salt Lake City on Thanksgiving Day 1955. He
became a U.S. citizen on May 1, 1962. Jenny preceded him in death in 1984. Jan
and Jenny had one daughter, his pride and joy, Linda Jane Pater Crocco. He
married Gladys Manning Feb. 1, 1986. His "Mamasan," who filled his heart with
love and joy. With this union, he welcomed into his family: two daughters,
Carolyn (Lynn) Miller; Michele (James) Hunt; one son, Randal (Cheryle)
Manning; eight grandchildren, Stephanie Miller Barnhardt (James); Elizabeth
Miller Evans (Zac); Cory Hunt; Kylee Hunt; Julie Manning Pinkham (Philip);
Emily Manning; James Manning; Holly Manning Whatcott (Jake); and three
great-grandsons, Max Evans; Scott Pinkham; Curtis Pinkham. Special
sister-in-law and brother-in-law Joyce and F. Richard Taylor. Best friends,
Joe and Hannie Flach. A memorial service, "A Celebration of Life" will be held
Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Reformed Church (803
South 900 East, Salt Lake City). Jan has chosen to give in death as he did in
life and donated his earthly remains to the University of Utah School of
Medicine. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Building Fund of
the First Christian Reformed Church. A special thank you to Hospice, Community
Nursing Services.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Scott, Patricia Widdison           
Patricia Widdison Scott 1930 ~ 2005 SALT LAKE CITY- Patricia Widdison Scott,
75, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2005 at the University of Utah
Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born July 4, 1930, in Teton
City, Idaho to Thomas Newell and Mina Clark Widdison. She graduated from Weber
High School in 1948, and attended Weber State College. She worked at First
Security Bank, Lakeview Hospital, Crossland Mortgage. She resided in West
Jordan since 1980 and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She married Rulon C. Scott in the Salt Lake Temple on April 8, 1949.
They later divorced in January, 1973. Patricia was an avid reader, she
collected many books and loved to study history. She loved to sew, crochet and
knit. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Chad N. Widdison (Lorna), nephew
Kelly Widdision of West Point; aunt Thayls Ritter of Ogden; children: Kevin
(Susan) Scott of Layton: Sherrie (LeRoy) Chambers of Kaysville; Lynn W. (Tami)
Scott of Rexburg, ID; Karen (Andy) Galt of Suwanee, GA; Kari (Kris) Romijn of
Woods Cross; Kristopher Scott of West Jordan; 30 grandchildren, and 23
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one nephew,
Kirk Widdison. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 30, 2005 at 11
a.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, where friends and
family may call on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 9:45 to 10:45
a.m. prior to the service. Interment Washington Heights Memorial Park, Ogden,
UT. Special thanks to Avalon Care Center, Lakeview Hospital, and the
University of Utah Air Med and Medical Center. Also to Dr. Val R. Hansen, Dr.
Steven B. Huish and children, and all other health care providers.
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2005 - 12/30/2005.

Thayne, Marlene Mitchell           
Marlene Mitchell Thayne 08/21/37 ~ 12/29/05 Marlene Mitchell Thayne died
peacefully at her home in Syracuse, Utah, Thursday, December 29, 2005 after a
valiant battle with cancer. She was born August 21, 1937 in Parowan, Utah to
Elmer Orton Mitchell and Sarah Adams. She was raised in Burbank, California by
her Aunt Lucille and Uncle Joe Switzer. She married Lloyd Thayne on February
21, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Littleton, Colorado for 41
years. Marlene and Lloyd moved to Syracuse, Utah in 2001. Marlene was a
lifelong, active member of the LDS Church. She served in many ward and stake
positions, and as a board member of the Colorado-Denver Mission. She also
served with her husband on two LDS missions, one in San Diego, CA and one in
London, England. As an avid genealogist and family history researcher, Marlene
devoted much of her time to temple work for her ancestors. She loved to sew,
crochet, knit and play the piano. She loved her church and family. Marlene is
survived by her husband, Lloyd; children Teresa Boyd (Robin), Vickie Lynn
Gardner (Ky), Michelle Nimer (Blaine), 11 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; her sister Marilyn Pendleton (Kent), and two brothers
Gilbert Mitchell (Barbara) and Melvin Mitchell (Nadine). She is preceded in
death by her parents and one brother, C. Ronald Mitchell. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Syracuse 11th Ward,
2228 So. 1660 W. Friends and family may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Tuesday from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery. e-mail
condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2005 - 1/1/2006.