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Andrus, Shawna Colleen Salazar
Shawna Colleen Salazar Andrus 9/30/1979 ~ 2/6/2005 Our precious little
Patches, Shawna Colleen Salazar Andrus returned to the loving arms of her
Father in Heaven on Sunday, February 6, 2005, due to injuries sustained in a
tragic automobile accident in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was born on Sunday,
September 30, 1979, to Michael Shawn and Colleen Jayne Smith Salazar at St.
Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Shawna, and the love of her life,
Joshua Brock Andrus, celebrated their first wedding anniversary on August 30,
2004. Shawna graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1998, and was employed
at Discover Card. Shawna and Joshua enjoyed spending time with their fat cat,
Tonto. Shawna will be remembered as an uncomplicated and perfect person. She
loved everything purple and collected anything related to frogs. Shawna was a
strong willed woman. She was charming and loved making new friends. Shawna's
dream was to become a police officer, following in the footsteps of her Uncle
John. Shawna is survived by her devoted husband Joshua, her parents, Mike and
Colleen, brothers and sisters, Melissa (Jim Ranke-Joshua's best friend),
Michael Jr., Angela, John, and Patrick. She is also survived by her
father-in-law Brock Andrus, mother-in-law Sherry, Joshua's sister Lexi, as
well as her grandparents and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Shawna was
preceded in death by her Uncle Joel and Aunt Carmen. In order to provide
Joshua sufficient time to recover from his injuries and to be in attendance,
the Vigil Service will be held Sunday, February 20, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral
Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. All services
will be held at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper,
Utah. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt
Lake City, Utah. Goff Mortuary Funeral Directors. As Shawna's family, we would
like to express our deep appreciation for the overwhelming love and support we
have been receiving at this most tragic time. Shawna will be immeasurably
missed by all. We love you Sweetheart. Please watch over us and have fun
dancing with the angels.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/12/2005 - 2/19/2005.

Campion, Dan
Dan Campion Friend to Many Dan's friends are saddened to share the news that
Dan passed away in Nov. 2004. He was 44 years old. A great friend to many -
Dan was always there when we needed him, sharing his time and lending an ear.
His friends would like to celebrate his life by holding services for him at
Redwood Mortuary in West Jordan on Sunday, Feb. 20th at 5 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, an account has been established under Dan's name at Washington Mutual
to help offset the cost of purchasing a headstone for Dan. If you would like
further information, please contact Bonnie at (801) 963-3592 or by email at
Bonnie.Harward@wvc-ut.gov.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Crystal, Christine Bailey
1947 ~2005 KAMAS, UTAH- Christine Bailey Crystal, 57, passed away Feb. 16,
2005 at her residence. Born on June 18, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah the
daughter of Keith and Eileen (Glazier) Bailey. She married Arnold J. Crystal
on Aug. 27, 1965 in Kamas, Utah. Christine was a member of the LDS Church.
Survived by her husband, Arnold; son, Kirk Arnold Crystal; daughter, Tanya
Crystal, all of Kamas. Father, Keith R. (Joyce) Bailey, Heber City; mother,
Eileen G. Bailey, Kamas, Brothers: Richard G. Bailey and Reed W. (Connie)
Bailey, Sandy, Utah Sister, Marilyn (Jeff) Bailey-Stowe, Kamas;
granddaughters, Tayler Marie and Makenzie Kay Crystal. Special thank you for
all the love and support shown by her friends in Kamas Valley. Funeral service
will be on Monday at 12 noon in the Kamas L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call
at the church on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday one hour prior to
the service. Interment will follow in the Marion Cemetery under the direction
of Crandall Funeral Home, Kamas.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Ericson Jr., Marshall G.
Marshall G. Ericson, Jr. 8/29/1920 ~ 2/18/2005 Our beloved and loving husband,
father, grandfather and great grandfather Marshall G. (Eric) Ericson, returned
to his Heavenly Father on February 18, 2005. He was the second of two children
of Marshall G., Sr. and Catherine Thomson Ericson, born on August 29, 1920 in
Salt Lake City. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints to the California Mission. He married his sweetheart of
sixty years, Wanda Nielson on Sept. 4, 1944 in the Arizona Temple. They are
the loving parents of Brent G.; Wanda (John) Southerland; Susan Fors; Jackie
(Don) Cannon and Kim Robison. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air
Force during World War II. Upon his returned he joined his father in the
family plumbing business, M.G. Ericson Plumbing and Heating. He was a long
time member of the Salt Lake Rotary Club. Marshall's artistic talents were
shown in his water colors, Christmas tree displays, jewelry making and the
architecture of two of their homes. He had a love and interest in animals and
raised various types of birds and horses. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and
golf. He truly loved his Heavenly Fathers and had a deep testimony which was
evident in his selfless church service. In addition to may church callings, he
and his wife worked in the Salt Lake Temple for 11 years and served an LDS
mission to the England Bristol Mission. He is survived by his wife, children;
18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents;
sister, Helen; daughter-in-law, Carolyn and grandson Peter. Funeral services
will be held, Monday, February 21, 2005, 12:00 noon at the Brighton 2nd Ward
Chapel, 2561 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.). Friends may call Sunday, February 20,
2005, at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) from 6-8 p.m. and
the day of the service at the church from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Interment Murray
City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions in the name
of Marshall G. Ericson be made to the LDS Church Temple Construction Fund, or
the LDS Church Missionary Fund, 50 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Caresource for their tender care of
our husband and father.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Fulton, James Reynolds "Jimbo"
James Reynolds Fulton "Jimbo", age 75, passed away February 15, 2005 in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Jim was born October 3, 1929 in Drumwright, Oklahoma to Homer
and Martha Fulton. He loved to cook, play the guitar and listen to country
music. He married Gloria Barney on March 4, 1950 in Richfield, Utah, they
later divorced. Together they had four children; Melvin (died at birth),
Bonnie (Rod) Butterfield, Marie (Bob) Freudenberger and Lowell Fulton. He has
four grandchildren, ten great-grand-children and one
great-great-grand-daughter. He is also survived by two sisters; Oleta Birdsong
and Marie Nichols, as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by
both parents, his little brother, Harold and one son. The family wishes to
thank Dave Stong and Harmony Home Health. Funeral Services will be held
Monday, February 21, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West
4100 South. The family will receive friends at a viewing Sunday evening from
5-7 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on
Monday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/18/2005 - 2/19/2005.

Heaton, George Earl
6/1/1905 ~ 2/17/2005 George Earl Heaton, 991/2, of Alpine, Utah passed away
February 17, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the comfort of his daughter
Nanell's home. Born, July 11, 1905 in Orderville, Utah the son of William Hoyt
and Persis Esplin Heaton. He married Jennie Palmer on June 1, 1926 in the St.
George LDS Temple. They were blessed with two daughters. Jennie passed away on
October 27, 1932. He later married Bertha Jolley on August 29, 1934 in the St.
George LDS Temple. Together, they had four children. Bertha passed away April
10, 2003. George lived through a century of changes. He remembered the first
car, the first airplane, and the first television. He was a dairy farmer,
rancher, sheep herder, hunter, fisherman, jokester, and was loved by everyone
who knew him. He had a love of life, nature, the mountains and especially his
family. He loved his Alpine friends and the nightly visits in his dairy barn
where his friends would gather to share funny stories and jokes. He always had
a tale to tell to brighten your day. He couldn't keep a secret if his life
depended on it. Even in his 99th year he could recall a joke he had heard when
he was a kid. His eyes would sparkle when he laughed, especially if the story
was a little naughty. He was the most honest person you could ever meet and
did not have a deceitful bone in his body. He once wrote, "God bless our
mountains, I do love them". He clearly left his mark on thousands of quakies
where he carved his "GEH" and his awesome deer figure in Rush and East Fork
"Fark". Everyone who knew him has fond, funny memories of being with him. He
will always be remembered with a mischievous, happy smile. He was a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many positions.
He served a Western States mission from January 4, 1929 to August 1, 1930. He
is survived by his children, Elaine H. Hoyt, Glendale, UT; Dorothy (Bud)
Phillips, Kaysville, UT; Earl Burke (Carolyn) Heaton, Stanrod, UT; Nanell
(Clealon) Mann, Salt Lake City, UT; Leona (Reid) Merrill, currently serving a
LDS mission in Birmingham, AL; foster son, Rodney (Joann) Jackson,
Centerville, UT and Son-in-law, Sherl Walker, Alpine, UT. His grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren were too GREAT in number to
count. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, his daughter, Gladys
Walker; granddaughter, Connie Potter; grandson Guy Elmo Heaton; great
grandson, David Elmo Potter, and son-in-law, Dilworth Hoyt. Also by his four
brothers, Merrill, Lloyd, Ross and Gail and two sisters, Irene Baird and
Geneva Pace. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 21, 2005 at
12:00 p.m. in the Mountainville 2nd Ward chapel, 165 North 100 East, Alpine,
Utah. Friends may call from 10:00-11:45 a.m. prior to the service. Services
will also be held in the Alton, LDS Ward Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 22, 2005. Burial will be in the Alton City Cemetery under the
direction of Anderson and Sons Mortuary, American Fork. The family extends a
special thanks to Becky Price his favorite nurse from Heritage Home Health
Care. Also, thanks to all of his close friends and family that took the time
to visit him and brighten his days in his later years.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Jenkins, Larry
"Loving Husband, Dad & Grampy" MIDVALE-William Larry Jenkins passed away on
Feb. 16, 2005 surrounded by his family and friends, after a short term battle
with cancer. He was born October 9, 1938 to Herman and Eva Croshaw Jenkins. He
was a long time resident of Midvale and graduated from Jordan High School. On
April 29, 1961, Larry married Helen Zrno and they enjoyed 43 years of
marriage. He worked at M & M Distributing for 29 years; he also worked at A J
Sheetmetal and Highland Texaco. His hobbies included playing golf, working in
his yard and garden, and looking forward to family gatherings and barbecues.
Larry always said if you don't have family, you don't have anything.
Survivors: wife, Helen; daughter, Julie (Todd) Kemp, Sandy; son, Michael
Jenkins, Cedar City; grandchildren, Tyler Kemp, Tanner Kemp, Jill Jenkins and
Trevor Jenkins; sister, Helen Oliverson (Ray); brothers, Cleve, Clair (Kay);
and Ron (Lorraine); brother-in-law, Clell Whetman; also many nieces and
nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Whetman;
sister-in-law, June Jenkins. The family expresses sincere thanks to Dr. Clyde
Ford, his staff; and IHC Hospice. Funeral services will be held Monday,
February 21, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State where
friends may call Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment, Midvale City
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Johnson, Kolleen Wood Holbrook
1925 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Kolleen Wood Holbrook Johnson, 79, our beloved mother,
sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed away February 18, 2005 from heart
and kidney failure. She was born May 7, 1925 in her parents' home in
Farmington, Utah, where she spent her happy youth as the youngest of six
children. Her parents were Edward A. Wood and Millie Odessa Gallup Wood.
Kolleen graduated from Davis High School, Kaysville, Utah. During high school
she was employed at the Naval Supply Depot in Ogden, Utah. After graduation,
she attended the University of Utah. Kolleen married her high school
sweetheart, Keith Moss Holbrook, on August 9, 1943 in the Salt Lake City LDS
Temple. Keith was the son of Ralph Cook Holbrook and Alice May Moss Holbrook.
Keith and Kolleen became the proud parents of four children: Kathleen Holbrook
Hinckley, Salt Lake City; Gregory Keith Holbrook (Barbara), Bountiful;
Kristeen Holbrook Siddoway (Craig), Bountiful; Val Jerome Holbrook (Linda),
Kaysville. Keith preceded her in death in 1961. After Keith's death Kolleen
supported her young family by working as the first Executive Secretary to the
first Administrator of the first hospital in Davis County - South Davis
Community Hospital. She also established and managed the Medical Record
Library for the new hospital and was fully involved in securing the hospital's
accreditation status. Over the years she continued her profession in the
medical field working for many doctors in Fullerton, California and at Salt
Lake Surgical Center. Later, in March of 1967, Kolleen married Victor Lynn
Johnson, son of Lorna Victor M. Johnson bringing his two daughters into the
family: Vicki Johnson Pratt (Robert) and Terri Johnson King. Victor passed
away on March 3, 1990. Kolleen was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was
always supportive and encouraging of her children, finding her greatest joy in
her family. She offered us every opportunity to learn and grow. She loved to
read and continued her learning throughout her life. For many years she was an
active member of the Farmington Junior Literary Club. She was a lovely lady
whose influence touched many lives. Kolleen loved music and was always singing
around our home or in the ward choir. She enjoyed the beauties and inspiration
of the earth, finding her garden to be her best therapy. She also created
beauty in the interior of our home as well as others. Kolleen was a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served her Heavenly Father
faithfully as a Primary President, Primary Teacher, Stake Relief Society
Theology Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Cub Scout Leader, MIA Leader and even
coached a group of young boys learning to play baseball. Kolleen is survived
by her four children, two step-daughters, 17 grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Wanda Wood. She was
preceded in death by her two brothers and three sisters; as well as an infant
great granddaughter, Kimball Felton. Funeral services will be held at the
Farmington Rock Chapel with interment in the Farmington City Cemetery. Friends
and family may call at the viewing on Sunday evening, February 20, 2005 from
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brother Mortuary, 295 North Main Street,
Bountiful, Utah and from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. at the Farmington LDS Rock Chapel
at 272 North Main Street, Farmington, Utah, prior to the services at noon.
Online guest book: russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Mecham, John Lewis
John Lewis Mecham "Jack" met up once again with the love of his life, his
darling wife Mary, on February 8, 2005 after a bout with cancer. He was born
July 3, 1915 to Jonathan and Eva Mecham. Jack lived all of his 89 years in
Utah, spending most of that time raising numerous crops, working his ranch and
inventing all kinds of gadgets over the years. He loved hiking any and every
hill around, hunting, caring for his horses and being a great grandpa to his
many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He married Mary Elizabeth LaBard
on September 28, 1951. Jack was a farmer/rancher and worked as a heavy
equipment operator for Orem City for 17 years. He and Mary raised their family
in Utah County and then headed to Veyo to live out their years working the
land. Jack was an extremely brilliant man who read every book he could find on
geology and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His parents, sister
Faye and wife Mary all preceded him in death. Jack is survived by their five
children, Karen (Dennis) Willden, Kent, WA; John (Jaye) Mecham, Midvale, UT;
LaDean (Ron) Cox, Las Vegas, NV; Jim (Tracey), Springville, UT; and Don
(Cindy) Mecham, Elk Ridge, UT, and his brother Clyde Mecham. Jack is also
survived by his 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside
services were held February 10, 2005 in Veyo, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Peterson, Laura Beth Crump
1924 ~ 2005 BLUFFDALE--Laura Beth Crump Peterson , 80, our loving mom,
grandma, sister, and special friend, passed away peacefully February 17, 2005.
She was born March 16, 1924 in Bluffdale, Utah to Reynold Wilford and Myrtle
Almira Frost Crump. On June 20, 1942 she married Russell Lloyd Peterson Sr. in
Winnemucca, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple
on June 20, 1955. Russell preceded her in death in 1999. Laura Beth worked for
the Salt Lake Telephone Company during World War II. She was a Charter Member
of the Bluffdale Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was proud of
earning her Real Estate Agent license. An active member of the LDS Church, she
served in the Young Women Organization, as Relief Society President, and as a
Visiting Teacher. She worked in the clothing department of the Jordan River
LDS Temple and assisted in the Bride's Room. Her family marvels at the
detailed journal Laura Beth kept, and enjoy reading it. Laura Beth helped
write the Bluffdale City history and was an avid genealogist and did
extraction work. Survivors: children, Linda (Gary) Nielsen, Michigan; Russell
(Leslie) Peterson, Draper; Sharee (Rod) Forman, Herriman; John Peterson,
California; Teresha, Idaho; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren;
brother and sisters, Norman "Slim" (Lois), Donna (Hank) Holmes, Vivian (Keith)
Webb, Marlene (Maurice) Aston, Vesta Smith. Preceded in death by her parents
and a brother, Stan "Sid". Funeral services will be Monday, February 21, 2005,
at 11:00 a.m. in the Bluffdale First Ward Chapel, 14400 S. 1700 W. Friends may
call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Sunday 5:00-7:30 p.m. or Monday at the
church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Bluffdale City Cemetery. Thanks to the
Holladay Healthcare Center and their staff of caregivers, where many special
relationships blossomed. As an alternative to flowers, donations may be made
to the LDS Missionary Fund or the Draper Temple Building Fund. "Loving mother,
never faltered in her belief of religion or gospel."
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.

Taylor, Junius Allen
1916 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL-Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Junius Allen
Taylor, 89, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 from complications of a
recent stroke. Allen was the first born son of J.A. Taylor and Eva Johnson
Taylor on January 9th 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married his sweetheart
Alta Holbrook in the Salt Lake Temple on September 21, 1939. They are life
time residents of Bountiful. Allen was an amateur radio operator and built
high frequency receivers and transmitter and talked to people all over the
world. He taught wireless communication to the Army Signal draftees. He later
became the Communications division Officer on USS Fanning (Destroyer) during
World War II in the Pacific fleet. He received a B.S. degree in Business from
the University of Utah. (1938) Allen was an active business man in Bountiful
and was a partner of Lakewoods Home Furnishings in Bountiful where he worked
for 41 years. He did marketing, business, advertising and sales. He taught the
Dale Carnegie Course in Salt Lake, and also taught classes at LDS Business
College. He was active in city and community affairs. He was a member of a
Toastmasters Club, Lion's Club, and nominated for city office twice. He helped
form the Bountiful Chamber of Commerce and organize the Davis County Chamber
of Commerce. As a young man he worked on the Union Pacific Railroad and
Continental Bakery. Allen enjoyed being with his family and taking them
boating, water skiing, snow skiing and camping. He was greatly loved by his
family and friends. He was known for his quick wit, good humor, generosity,
and his speaking ability. He was an active LDS member, faithful home teacher,
active in temple work and served as ward Superintendent of Sunday School. He
was ordained a Seventy by Levi Edgar Young and served as one of the seven
presidents of seventies for the stake and served as the senior president,
taught Sunday School, taught the Seventies and High Priest class. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brothers Woodrow, James and Richard
Taylor. He leaves behind his wife Alta Holbrook Taylor and children.
Daughters: Carylyn (Garth) Nelson, Camille T. Nelson (Ardean) Child and Sons:
Mark (Carrie) Taylor, Robert (Janet) Taylor and 19 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21, 2005 at
11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful 9th Ward Chapel, 585 East Center Street,
Bountiful, Utah. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the
Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Monday morning from
9:30 -10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City
Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/19/2005.