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Ballif, Barbara Nielson
Barbara Nielson Ballif 1930 ~ 2005 Barbara Nielson Ballif, our loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully
February 2, 2005 in Provo, Utah at age 74. She was born July 12, 1930 in Lehi,
Utah, a daughter of Joseph Leroy Nielson and Marion Gardner Nielson. She spent
her younger years in Blanding, Utah. She married John Lyman Ballif III on June
9, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. Barbara left a legacy of service and love. As
a faithful member of the LDS church, she served in many callings and served
two fulltime missions to Austria and Alabama. This service extended to loved
ones and to the members of the communities where she lived. She had a great
sense of humor, a love for people, and strong ties of love and devotion to her
family. Barbara received her B.A. from the University of Utah and later
received her Masters of Social Work from BYU. She was a counselor to many and
she will be remembered for her loving and caring ways. She had a strong
testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Her family and friends will miss her
dearly. Survived by her husband, John Lyman Ballif III and their children:
Christina Ballif Parkinson (Alan); John (Lezlie); Joseph (Janet); David
(Chris); Jeffrey (Nancy); Mark (Julia); 26 grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers: Rhoda Ashley, Virginia
Black, Frances Nielson, John Nielson, Robert Nielson. Funeral Services will be
held on Monday, February 7, 2005, 11:00 a.m. the Edgemont 12th Ward Chapel at
350 East 2950 North, Provo. A viewing will be held at Berg Mortuary, 185 East
Center, Provo, from 6- 8 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2005, and at the church
on Monday morning, one hour prior to the funeral. Interment at the Provo
Cemetery will follow services. Condolences may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kimball
G Herrod Memorial Fund at any Zions Bank. Kimball Herrod was Barbara's
grandson-in-law who passed away two days before her.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Christison, Nina Marie Chase
Nina Marie Chase Christison 1917 ~ 2005 Nina Marie Chase Christison, age 87,
passed away February 3, 2005 in Taylorsville, Utah. Nina was the first of four
children born February 27, 1917 in Nephi, Utah to Edwin Amos Chase Sr. and
Dora Christine Nielsen. Nina's early years were spent at the Chase Ranch which
was located about 11 miles south of Levan, Utah; where several families lived,
and is still occupied by the Chase family today. When Nina started school the
family moved back to Nephi, where Nina attended the local schools and
graduated from Juab High School in 1935. Nina met her future husband, Douglass
Leone Christison, while attending high school. After dating for five years,
Nina and Doug were married on July 7, 1937. On September 11, 1975, her
sweetheart passed away. Nina was always active. She liked to get in her car
and visit family and friends. She enjoyed crafts, decorating her house,
working in her yard, and visiting with her neighbors. Nina loved to play her
organ, she could set for hours practicing and playing her favorite tunes. Doug
and Nina were blessed with two children; a son, Dick (Linda) Christison and a
daughter, Kay (Jeff) Ross. They were blessed with seven grandchildren, 22
great-grand children and five great-great-grand children; also survived by her
sister, Pat Jean (Jerry) Olson, Lehi and brother, Ted Chase Jr., Nephi. She is
preceded in death by her loving husband and sister, Erma Jeanine Chase.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley
View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South. The family will receive
friends at a viewing Monday morning at 9:45 a.m. prior to the service.
Interment: Vine Bluff Cemetery, Nephi, Utah. Funeral Directors: Valley View
Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Curtis, Maxine Morrison
Maxine Morrison Curtis 1914 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother and grandmother, Maxine
Morrison Curtis, passed away at her home in Salt Lake City on February 2,
2005. She was born May 20, 1914 in Vermillion, Utah, to Leonell (Mack) and
Lanora Hallows Morrison. She was raised in Monroe, Utah graduating from South
Sevier High School. She married Alfred Lloyd Curtis on December 15, 1933 in
Salt Lake City. They were sealed on February 12, 1964 in the Salt Lake Temple.
They lived and farmed in Aurora, Utah. She has resided in Salt Lake since
1961, retiring from the Financial Department of the LDS Church Headquarters.
She served an LDS mission in New Mexico and Salt Lake City. She loved
attending the temple twice weekly for many years. She loved to travel, enjoyed
nature and spending time at the family cabin. She is survived by her sons,
Brooks and Joan Curtis of Aurora, UT; Coy Curtis, Que and Barbara Curtis of
Salt Lake; daughter-in-law, Elaine Chestnut of Torrey, UT; grandchildren, Mack
and Leesa Curtis of Hanksville, UT; Allen and Natalie Curtis of Lehi, UT;
Tamra Johnson of Aurora, UT; Brooke Curtis of Aurora, UT; Leisa Curtis of
Salina, UT; Terry Lasater of Salt Lake City; and Cody and Ashley Curtis of
Salt Lake City; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; son, McLloyd; great grandson, Caleb
Curtis; and Brothers and Sisters, Shirley Grismore, Ray Morrison, Ruth
Morrison, Holly Gale Jensen and Kay Morrison. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, February 5, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Edgehill 2nd Ward, 1889 S. 1700
E., Salt Lake City, Utah, where family and friends may call one hour prior to
services. Interment: Aurora City Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Directors, Larkin
Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/5/2005.

Funk, Foster James
Foster James Funk 1909 ~ 2005 Foster James Funk, 95, of Rexburg, Idaho, died
February 3, 2005. He was born February 12, 1909 in Ferron, Utah to George and
Mary Funk. His childhood was spent in Utah. He served in the Northern States
Mission, married Roma Pond on May 3, 1932 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They
lived at Fairfield, Idaho, Blythe, California and moved to Idaho in 1993.
Survivors include his children, Dean Funk, Sheryl (Dorene) Funk, Leonnie (Jim)
Osborne, Carolyn (Lee) Gifford, Keith (Janine) Funk; 22 grandchildren, 49
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral will be
Monday, February 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rexburg 13th Ward Chapel. Burial will
be in the Rexburg Cemetery under the direction of Flamm Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/5/2005.

Gibson, Irma Burdett
Irma Burdett Gibson 1924 ~ 2005 Irma Burdett Gibson of Provo, Utah, passed
away of natural causes February 3, 2005. She was born on September 20, 1924,
in Gaffney, South Carolina to Marvin Moroni Burdett and Gladys Electra Parris.
She married M. Carl Gibson on December 6, 1944 in the St. George Temple.
Together they had eight children, five of whom lived. Irma loved music. She
was intensely involved in music all her life and was a consummate pianist and
organist. She also loved temple work and was involved in it most of her adult
life. She and Carl served an LDS Temple mission in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Irma is
survived by her children, Tanya Gibson of Provo, Randy (Janet) Gibson of
Riverton, Marla (Michael) Willden of Pleasant Grove, Steven (Nancy) Gibson of
Provo, and Brent (Rebecca) Gibson of Bennion, Utah; and a sister, Barbara
(Clyde) Raines of Dallas, Texas. Irma has 20 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, M.
Carl Gibson; a brother Henry Burdett (of South Carolina); and three children
who died at birth. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at
11:00 a.m. in the Provo Slate Canyon 3rd Ward Chapel, 1498 East 800 South,
Provo. Friends may call on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of
Provo, 185 E. Center Street, as well as Tuesday morning at the church from
10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may
be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/5/2005.

Graham, Laura McGuier
Laura McGuire Graham 1915 ~ 2005 Laura McGuire Graham, age 89, passed away
early Thursday morning February 3, 2005. Born October 30, 1915, in Daniel,
Utah the daughter of Bernard and Minnie Origill McGuire. Married Irvin Lee
Graham, March 6, 1937. She was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother. She graduated from the Salt Lake County Hospital nursing
program and spent many years working as a nurse. She worked many years with
the Union Pacific Railroad doctors. She is a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by her husband, Irvin L. Graham;
daughter, Carol (J. Wallace) Gwynn; grandchildren, Christine (Lee) Miller,
Eileen Gwynn, John G. (Marie) Gwynn, Robert G. (Emily) Gwynn, and Richard G.
Gwynn; nine great-grandchildren; brothers, Rupert E. McGuire, Bruce O.
(Marcia) McGuire, Fay W. (Marilyn) McGuire, Clyde L. (Sharon) McGuire;
sisters, Florence Hiatt, and LaRee Standing. Preceded in death by parents,
brothers, Bernard J. McGuire, Bert H. McGuire; sister Clara M. Anderson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb.7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Russon
Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah where family and friends may
call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Monday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/5/2005.

Jensen, Bertha
Bertha Jensen A Rich Heritage BRIGHAM CITY-Bertha May Christensen Larsen
Jensen returned to her Loving Heavenly Father early Wednesday morning, Feb. 2,
2005. She had lived a long productive and righteous life of service to her
family, church and community. Her talents blessed her family with her
beautiful oil paintings, handy-work and her love of music. She always shared
her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with her family and friends. She
leaves a rich heritage of faith, devotion and charity to all her posterity. We
will miss you Grandma "J". Bertha was born to Mary Leah Burton and David
Christensen on December 6, 1905, in Hooper, Utah, and spent her childhood in
Clinton, Utah. She was married to Swen Larsen in 1924 and he passed away in
1927. She married Lafayette (Lafe) Farrell Jensen on December 6, 1929, in Salt
Lake City, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She and her
husband Lafe, were owners and operators of Lafe's Caf  on Main St. in B.C. In
1936 they opened the Central Motel in downtown B.C., later changed to the
Golden Spike Motel. With the help of her children, Bertha cleaned and operated
the motel while Lafe did the remodeling and ran a construction company. She
was active in the LDS Church, holding leadership positions in all the
auxiliaries. She was active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Utah
Motel Association and served as President of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Bertha is survived by four of her six children: Howard (Carol) Larsen, St.
George, UT; Joan (Ross) Olsen, Brigham City, UT; Robert (Sharon) Jensen,
Pleasant Grove, UT; and Delon (Sandy) Jensen, Brigham City, UT; 27
grandchildren, 77 great-grand children and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by two loving husbands, daughter June Jensen Cavalli and her
son L.F. Jensen "Jr", one brother, two sisters, two grandchildren, one
great-grandson. Friends may call on Friday, February 4, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT and on Saturday from
12:30 to 1:10 p.m. at the Brigham City Central Ward, 506 South 200 East,
Brigham City, UT. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at
the Church. The family wishes to give a special thanks to the Country Lane
Assisted Living Family for the love, care and compassion they showed to Bertha
and her family. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005.

Moore, Evelyn Tanner
Evelyn Tanner Moore Will Be Missed Evelyn Edna Tanner Moore passed away
February 2, 2005 (her 71st wedding anniversary) in the Cottonwood Hospital
from complications of pneumonia. Her immediate family was all present. Evelyn
was born June 3, 1910 in Aetna, Alberta, Canada, and was the sixth of eight
children born to Sarah and Nathan Tanner. She was the sister of N. Eldon
Tanner who served as a General Authority for the LDS Church. Evelyn's
schooling was received at Emerson Elementary, South Jr. High, West and East
High School. Upon completing the requirements for a certificate in business
from LDS Business College, Evelyn married a recently returned missionary from
England named Stephen Moore. Apostle Richard R. Lyman performed their marriage
on February 2, 1934 in the Salt Lake Temple. Evelyn worked stitching custom
window coverings for a drapery shop in Ogden. She later was hired as a
decorator and cashier for Valora's Candy Company and tailored slips, dresses,
and aprons worn by handmaids at the Lion House for several years. The Moores
were blessed with three sons, Douglas (Linda) (Deanna deceased), Ken (JoAnn),
Wayne (Eileen) She has 13 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren Evelyn had
a wide range of talents and interests including sewing, knitting and
crocheting. She baked hot rolls and pies, and grew beautiful roses. Evelyn and
her husband served a Mission at the New Zealand Temple in 1972. Evelyn's
prominent heritage includes her mother's brother Elder Hugh B. Brown. She has
been active in the LDS Church including service as a Sunday School teacher,
Primary presidency, ward MIA president, stake MIA, Relief Society and
ordinance worker at the Salt Lake Temple. Evelyn was patient, loving and
caring with all she met. She influenced many lives for the better. She was
always considerate of the feelings of others. She loved and enjoyed her
children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 7th
at 12 noon at the Northridge Ward Building, 11196 S. Wasatch Blvd. Viewings
will be held Sunday, February 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Hills Mortuary,
10055 South State Street and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the Northridge Ward
Building prior to services.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/4/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Nelson, Florence C.
Florence C. Nelson 10/14/1915~2/2/2005 Our mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend Florence Bernice Caldwell Nelson passed away
February 2, 2005 at the age of 89. Florence was born October 14, 1915 in Salt
Lake City, Utah to James Vaughn and Emma Luetta Christensen Caldwell. Florence
graduated from Tooele High School. In 1937, she graduated as a registered
nurse from the LDS Hospital School of Nursing. One of the highlights of her
nursing experiences was attending the "First International Symposium of
Operating Room Nurses in Italy". She had a thirty-year career at the LDS
Hospital. She married Ray A. Nelson on March 12, 1938. They were married for
63 years. They enjoyed traveling, water-skiing, and entertaining family and
friends. They were members of the U of U dance club for many years. She was an
active member of the LDS church. She held many positions through out her life.
Preceded in death by her husband, Ray A. Nelson. She is survived by her son,
Kelly R. Nelson (Blanche); grandchildren, Troy S. Nelson (Marci), and Lisa N.
Keiser (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Kayla, Lauren, Michelle, Brenden, and
Joshua. Funeral Services will be 12 noon Tuesday February 8, 2005 at Valley
View Stake Center, 2300 East 3900 South. Visitation 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
prior to services at the church. Entombment, Salt Lake Mausoleum.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Oldroyd, Ida
Ida Luella Draper Oldroyd 1912 ~ 2005 Ida is remembered as a loving Mother,
Grandmother and Great-Grandmother to all her family who love her. Ida was born
on September 28th, 1912 in Moroni, Utah to Amos Draper, Jr. and Luella
Bradley. She was the oldest of six children. Ida married Lynn E. Oldroyd in
the Manti Temple on July 9th, 1930. Together, they made their home in Fountain
Green, Utah raising three children including two sons, Morris and Clair, and a
daughter, LaRee. Ida was known to keep an immaculate house and she was a
marvelous cook. When Lynn retired, they purchased Ida's parent's home and
moved back to Moroni. In March of 1998 Ida suffered a disabling stroke. She
was spent the last seven years living with her son Morris and daughter-in-law
Karen in Murray, Utah where she has received the best of care. (Thanks to them
for their unselfish love and service). Ida passed away at the age of 92 on
February 2, 2005 at the Highland Cove Care Center in Salt Lake County. We
thank the staff of Highland Cove and Legacy Hospice for their loving care. She
is survived by her sons Morris (Karen) and Clair (Karon), 11 grandchildren, 22
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Ida is preceded in
death by her husband Lynn, daughter LaRee Livingston, three brothers, two
sisters, one grandson and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at
the Moroni Stake Center, 100 North Center Street, Monday February 7th, at 12
noon. A viewing will be held prior to the service 10:45-11:45 am that morning.
Interment will be held at the Fountain Green Cemetery under the direction of
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/5/2005.

Parker, Don
Don Parker 1933 ~ 2005 OGDEN - Don Parker died unexpectedly at McKay-Dee
Hospital, February 2, 2005. Don was born in Ogden, Utah, January 14, 1933, a
son of Hendrika (Reka) Parker and Thomas Parker, Jr. He grew up on Adams
Avenue where he was taught and lived faith, loyalty, and worthy work. He
graduated from Ogden High School, Class of 1951, where he was student body
president and state champion debater. He graduated from BYU with a BESEE
degree and earned an MS at Harvard University where he was a Gordon McKay
Fellow. Don fulfilled one of his dreams when he was awarded the Doctor of
Science in electrical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Don married Carolyn Jensen in the Logan L.D.S. Temple on June 12, 1953. Their
51 years together were not enough! Don worked as a research engineer and later
as an engineering manager at M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory, Stanford Research
Institute, Hughes Aircraft Company, and Raytheon. He was an IEEE Fellow and a
member of the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society where he served as
President and recipient of their Distinguished Service Award. Don's ability to
analyze all facets of a project while treating each team member with respect
and understanding were hallmarks of his career and life. A member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Don again lived the principle of
complete service he learned in his childhood home. He served as a counselor in
the Boston, MA and Canoga Park, CA stakes, as a bishop in two Palo Alto, CA
wards, ordinance worker in the Los Angeles Temple, gospel doctrine instructor,
stake extraction worker, and was currently serving as ward clerk in the Shadow
Ridge Ward. He and his wife were just completing 30 months as part-time
service missionaries in the Family and Church History Mission. Don is survived
by his wife, Carolyn, sons David (Ami) Parker, Federal Way, WA; Jonathan
(Katherine) Parker, Chuluota, FL; daughter Jennifer (Scott) Sitton, O'Fallon,
IL; and 13 cherished grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Clyde
Parker, Ogden; and sisters, Clara Denham, Bountiful; Ruth Paskett, Provo;
Lucile (Clarence) Butler, Kuna, ID; and Afton Robinson Christensen, North
Ogden. He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy, his parents, brother
Thomas, and twin sister Delores. Funeral services will be held in the Shadow
Ridge Ward, 1401 Country Hills Drive, Ogden at 12:00 noon Monday, February 7.
A viewing will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary,
3408 Washington Blvd., and at the church on Monday from 10:45-11:45 preceding
the services. The family suggests contributions may be made to the LDS
Humanitarian Fund. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Roberts, Clarene
Clarene Roberts 1943 ~ 2005 Clarene Roberts, age 61, passed away on February
2, 2005 in Salt Lake City. She was born on December 3, 1943 in Mena, Arkansas
to Othel D. Roberts and Louvella Linn. Clarene was raised in a military family
and went to school in many places including: Arkansas, Japan, Washington,
North and South Carolina and California. She served a mission in Chile for two
years and three months. She received a bachelor's degree at BYU and ended her
life teaching 4th grade in Salt Lake schools. She loved teaching, children,
her cat, music, and reading. Clarene is survived by her mother Louvella
Roberts and is preceded in death by her father and brother David. Funeral
services will be Monday, February 7, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Springview Ward
Chapel, 3153 S. 900 E., Salt Lake City where the family will receive friends
on Monday at 11:45. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/5/2005.

Steiner, Richard Russell
RR Steiner 2/26/1923 ~ 1/31/2005 Richard Russell Steiner, prominent Salt Lake
City businessman, died Monday, January 31, 2005 at the University of Utah
Hospital after a short but fierce battle with pneumonia. He was a few weeks
shy of his 82nd birthday. Born in Chicago, February 26, 1923, Dick attended
schools in Salt Lake and Chicago. After graduating from the Riverside Military
Academy in Georgia, he started college, but left to join the U.S. Army Air
Corps in 1942. He flew troop-carrying glider planes and C-47s in the South
Pacific during World War II, flying over fifty combat missions. He was awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross for his wartime service. After the war, he
completed his education at Dartmouth College and graduated magna cum laude
with a degree in economics in 1948. He was a Phi Beta Kappa. Dick joined
American Linen Supply Company, the business started by his grandfather. It is
now known as Alsco. When Dick took the helm of the business from his father in
1959, the company had grown into a business with 22 industrial laundry plants
in three countries. Under Dick's leadership it grew to an organization of 127
plants in nine countries, now one of the "Forbes 400" largest private
companies. Stepping aside as President of the company four years ago, Dick
continued as Chairman of the company and remained very active in the affairs
of the business. Dick had served on the boards of First Security Bank, Walker
Bank, Holy Cross Hospital, and the Salt Lake Airport Authority. He was a
member of the Salt Lake Country Club and the Alta Club. Sports and the
outdoors were an important part of Dick's life. As a child Dick was a horseman
and had many an adventure on (and off) his barrel fat, sly pony Cherry and his
recalcitrant horse Prince. He would sometimes ride from the Fort Douglas
stable down South Temple to see his grandparents. As a teenager he was a
competitive swimmer, and his devotion to that sport led to building the two
Steiner Aquatic Centers on Guardsman Way and California Avenue in Salt Lake.
As an adult he took up scuba diving, and just last week at grandson Jamie's
fifth birthday party, he regaled everyone with the story of diving with his
brother Bob in the Florida keys when they met an enormous hammerhead shark,
who took a couple of passes at them. Frightened, they high-tailed it to the
surface and clambered into the boat, and Bob said, "Now I know why divers
always use the buddy system-there's a 50-50 chance the shark will eat the
other guy!" In his amusing and often self-deprecating stories, he typically
gave someone else the punch line. He enjoyed hunting. In November, he went
back out duck hunting scarcely a week after a fall getting out of the boat
required many stitches in his hands. He was dogged golfer and he loved playing
at the Salt Lake County Club. He was an avid skier, and had learned every
innovation in skiing technique since the Arlberg strap was in use, but no
instructor ever really altered his distinctive style. He never stopped taking
ski lessons. He skied at Park City eleven days before his death. He also
enjoyed playing bridge. He deeply treasured the good friends who shared all
these activities with him over the years. A licensed pilot from the age of 16,
Dick flew a variety of aircraft over his long flying career, from an Air Coupe
to a Citation II corporate jet. He gave up jet flying at the age of 77, but
continued to fly a motor-glider with his son Robert through last summer. On
December 6, 1949, Dick married Colleen Kearns Steiner, who died February 1,
1978. Later, he met and shared a 25 year friendship with Louise Judd, until
her death in 2003. He was also preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ruth
Steiner, his brother Bob, and his daughter-in-law, Jackie. Dick's three
children, Robert, Kevin, and Sheila, along with daughter-in-law Alice, were
with him when he died. Generous, exacting, diligent, dignified and unflinching
from beginning to end, Dick will be deeply missed by his children and their
spouses, and by his six grandchildren, Robin and Andrew Steiner, Alexis and
Elizabeth Asher, and Francesca and Jamie Steiner. A Memorial Service will be
held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. So. Temple St. in Salt Lake
City, on Sat., February 5th, at 10:30 a.m. Please, in lieu of flowers, send
donations in his memory to the University of Utah Hospital, 175 North Medical
Drive East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84132-5902.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/3/2005 - 2/5/2005.

Stephens, Kathryn Whitney
Kathryn Whitney Stephens In Remembrance Kathryn Whitney Stephens, 56, passed
from this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, from complications of leukemia at
UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Kathryn was affectionately known to her
family and many friends in Utah, Idaho, California and beyond as "Wooz," a
family nickname first given to her maternal grandmother and namesake, Kathryn
Whitney Kearns. Kathryn was born on January 16, 1949, to James D. Stephens and
Kathryn Jane Kearns Durkin Stephens in Salt Lake City. After suffering the
loss of her mother in a tragic accident, Kathryn, while still a young
teenager, unhesitatingly took on the role "mom" for her younger sister and
three younger brothers. She taught them everything from proper manners to bold
skiing in the Wasatch Mountains. From this early age and throughout her life,
she continually attended to the needs of others. She graduated from St. Mary
of the Wasatch High School and the University of Utah. Later, she later earned
a master's degree in social work from Loyola University, Chicago. Desiring to
dedicate her life to serving people, she joined the Sisters of the Holy Cross
based in South Bend, Indiana. Following the traditions of this community, she
worked in education and parish ministry. After 20 years with the sisters, she
followed her heart in a new direction devoting herself to working with people
with HIV/AIDS, most recently at St. Agnes Medical Center in Fresno,
California. Using her gifts as a woman of faith and a skilled social worker,
she touched clients and their families spiritually and as well as in the
practical aspects of daily living. Kathryn always shared everything she had.
She created the Whitney Foundation based in Fresno, to assist people who might
otherwise "slip between the cracks" of mainstream aid sources. The
foundation's motto "From charity to change" reflects the mission of "assisting
others in bringing about positive change in their lives so that they can
become self-sustaining, confident and productive members of society." Her
illness and the attention it drew from the many people who dearly loved her
surprised her. She much preferred to be the giver of care, rather than the
center of attention. In her own remarkable way--throughout her life, through
her trying illness, and even in her final days--Wooz/Kathryn exhibited her
courageous spirit, unyielding perseverance, and unending patience. Kathryn is
survived by her father, James D. Stephens of Salt Lake City; stepmother Jean
Stephens of Salt Lake City; sister Dede Stephens (Cindy) of Kamas, Utah;
brother James D. Stephens Jr. (Lauren) of Lopez Island, WA; brother Terence K.
Stephens of Salt Lake City; brother Roger Stephens (Eileen) of Walnut Creek,
CA; brother Tom Durkin of Salt Lake City; her loving companion Ellen Bush of
Fresno; nieces and nephews Danny Stephens, Jessica Stephens, Jake Stephens,
Meghan Stephens, Kathryn Stephens, Danielle Durkin, Rory Durkin; beloved aunt
Jennie Campbell (Chris). A service celebrating Kathryn's life will be held in
Fresno in several weeks. The family suggests contributions to the Whitney
Foundation, 323 W. Cromwell, Fresno, California, 93711.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/4/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Torgersen, Lynn I.
Lynn I. Torgersen 1918 ~ 2005 SIGURD/RICHFIELD, UTAH- Lynn Ivan Torgersen, 86,
passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2005. He was born on March 29, 1918 in
Koosharem, Utah, the 14th of 15 children born to Torval and Josephine
Fredrickson Torgersen. He married his childhood sweetheart, Darthell DeLange,
June 10, 1940 in the Manti Temple. They have four children: Mava Lynn (Newel)
Huntsman of South Jordan, Gerald Wayne Torgersen of Richfield, Janet Kay
(Brice) Curtis of Sigurd, Collette (Richard) Tomlinson of South Jordan.
Darthell passed away in 2002. Lynn later married Orlene Chesnut, June 17,
2004. Lynn is also survived by one brother, Rulon, of Koosharem. Lynn grew up
on the family ranch in Koosharem; moved to California and worked at Lockheed
Aircraft; served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; moved his family back
to Utah and established a dairy farm in Vermillion, Utah. He served on the
canal and irrigation boards, served as Sigurd Town Mayor. He was a bus driver
with Sevier School District for many years. Lynn was an active member of the
LDS Church, served as counselor and ward clerk in several bishoprics, was an
ordinance worker in the Manti Temple. Funeral services will be held on Monday,
February 7, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sigurd LDS Ward Chapel. Friends and
family may call at the Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary in Richfield on Sunday
evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel in Sigurd on Monday from 11:30
to 12:30. Burial will be in the Vermillion Cemetery with Military Rites by the
V.F.W. Sevier Post #5050. Online Guest book www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/5/2005.

Watts, Blaine
Blaine H. Watts 8/6/38 ~ 2/1/05 Blaine Harvey Watts, a gifted and joyful
individual, born August 6, 1938 in Idaho Falls, Idaho was the fourth and last
child born to Baldwin Ardell Watts and Dewena Walton Watts. Following his
graduation from Idaho Falls High School he served a two-year mission for the
LDS Church in the West Central States from 1958-1960. Following his mission,
he attended BYU graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree in 1963. He married
Anita Erika Zefferer May 29, 1965 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Their
marriage has been a model for friends and family to observe. He is survived by
his wife, Anita, and two children - Tanya Watts of Salt Lake City and Bryce
Watts of Phoenix, Arizona. His professional career included Choral Music
teacher at Springville, Utah, O.E. Bell Jr. High School and Idaho Falls High
School. He was owner/manager of Thunder Ridge Water Park from 1980-1982. In
1984, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he was a nuclear safety
instructor for Iowa Electric Co. They returned to Salt Lake City in 1998. He
loved travel, birding and other outdoor activities, and especially enjoyed
working as a volunteer for the 2002 Olympics. His wife recently retired from
employment at ARUP. He died of heart failure Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005. He is
survived by two brothers, Ardean W. Watts and Don Eldon Watts both of Salt
Lake City, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews and their families who will
miss Uncle Blaine terribly. An informal memorial service will be held for
family and friends at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East,
Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3:00 p.m. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005.

Young, Maxine Marie Drohman
Maxine Marie Drohman Young 1930 ~ 2005 Our loving mother, sister, and
grandmother, Maxine Marie Drohman Young, died February 3, 2005. She was born
January 4, 1930 in Hastings, Nebraska to John A. and Theresa Haase Drohman.
She attended school in Hastings, Nebraska. She was confirmed at Zion Lutheran
Church in Hastings. She moved to Salt Lake City in 1965 and was employed at
Bill and Nada's Caf  for 31 years. She is survived by her children, Michael
(Donna) Keenan, Theresa (Dennis) Allen, Yolanda (Charlie) Ulibarri, Shawn
Keenan, Cody Keenan, Jack (Yudari) Keenan, Earline (Mick Chandler) Young, and
Tina Terry; 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grand children; brother, John
(Norma) Drohman; sisters, Coleen Thaut and Joyce (Gene) McCoy, of Hastings,
Nebraska. A special thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice and especially Maxine's
nurse, Suz Davies. A heartfelt thanks to Roxanne Holmes. Funeral services will
be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1955 E. Stratford
Ave. (2650 S.), where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment,
Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue and N Street. Funeral Directors, Neil
O'Donnell and Sons.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/4/2005 - 2/6/2005.