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Abbott, Carrie Lee Carpenter
Carrie Lee Carpenter Abbott 1942 ~ 2005 Carrie Lee Carpenter Abbott, our sweet
beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away on February 20,
2005 from cancer. Carrie was born on July 9, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to
Harold B. and Mamie Lerona Pierson Carpenter. She was the 2nd of five children
and the only daughter. She attended schools in the Jordan School District,
Sandy Elementary, Mount Jordan Jr. High School, Jordan High and Jordan
Seminary. She attended Hollywood Beauty School, where she graduated with
honors and took several hair styling awards. Carrie became an EMT in May of
1979 and attended Midwifery School in 1984. She enjoyed bringing new life into
this world. She excelled in arts and crafts. Survivors: children, Charlene
Beebe (Kevin), Norman J. Abbott (Shelly), Randa Abbott; six grandchildren and
three great grandchildren; brothers, Leslie (LaDee), Steve (Joan), Mike
(Florence), Dick (Theresa). Preceded in death by husband, John Norman Abbott.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in
the Eastmont LDS Ward Chapel 1280 E. Turquoise Way (9920). Friends may call at
Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Wednesday 6-8 p.m. or Thursday at the church from
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Interment, Tabonia Cemetery, Tabonia, Utah at 2:30 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Barker, Joseph Vane
Joseph Vane Barker 1917 ~ 2005 After nine long years of much physical struggle
with Parkinson's Disease, never once complaining and enduring to the end, our
father, grandfather, brother, teacher and friend returned home to our Heavenly
Father on February 18, 2005. Joe was born August 4, 1917 in Escalante, Utah to
Josiah Barker and Lucy Adelia Allen. He spent his childhood in Escalante until
he left to serve a mission to the Western States. After his mission, he joined
the Army Air Force in 1942 and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He
then attended BYU and graduated in 1949 and then continued on at the
University of Utah getting a Master's Degree in Education. He married Zola
Cooper on September 2, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. She preceded him in death
November 27, 2004. He taught school for 33 years and retired in 1982. "Mr.
Barker" the teacher at Libby Edwards Elementary was blessed to have several of
his students care for him during his illness as medical professionals. This
pleased him very much. He was an active member in the LDS Church, serving in
many positions. He was a veil worker in the Salt Lake Temple for 12 years. He
is survived by his two daughters, Anne (Mark) Whitlock and Teri Lynne (Jerry)
Moore, four grandchildren, Kara, Jake, Mitchell and Elizabeth, two great
grandchildren Kaylee and Kameron and his brother Robert (Aub). He was preceded
in death by his wife, daughter, Elizabeth, one sister and two brothers. The
family would like to express special thanks to all the compassionate and
devoted caregivers that attended to his every need; his brother-in-law Jay
Cooper, Jacinta, his guardian angel and all the Haven Home Healthcare Staff.
Funeral Services will be held Wed., February 23, 2005, at 12:00 p.m. at
Foothill 1st Ward Chapel at 1930 South 2100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. The
family will receive friends at a viewing Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00
p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, and one
hour prior to services on Wednesday. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.


Clinger, Edith Scorup
Edith Scorup Clinger 1915 ~ 2005 Edith Scorup Clinger, a long time and beloved
resident of Lake View, Utah, died peacefully February 18, 2005, surrounded by
loved ones. She was strong, intelligent, protective, generous, steadfast and
hard-working. Born in Salina, Utah on October 26, 1915 to Elmina Humphrey and
James Halvor Scorup she lost both her parents by the time she was four years
old. Edith was raised by her grandparents, Ellen and Thomas Griffin Humphrey.
She loved her rural childhood surrounded by her siblings Ruth Scorup Clegg,
James Marden Scorup, and Ellen Scorup Frandsen. Edith excelled in school,
graduating from North Sevier High School in 1933 and with high honors from
Brigham Young University in 1939 with a major in bacteriology and a minor in
chemistry. In 1942 Edith earned a Master's Degree from Iowa State University
in Sanitary and Food Bacteriology with a minor in physiological chemistry. She
served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the
North Central States from 1935 to 1937. Edith gladly gave up her work as a
bacteriologist in the Utah State Lab for the life of a farm wife when she
married Herschel Johnson Clinger in the Manti Temple July 27, 1945. Herschel
died September 17, 1985. Edith worked to preserve the rights of farmers. She
was active in Farm Bureau, serving on the Women's Committee. She received the
Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award in 1989. Edith also served in
leadership positions at the State and Southwest Region level of the Auxiliary
of the National Association of Conservation Districts. In 1984 she was named
"Utah Woman of the Year" and "Woman of the Year for the Southwest Region of
NACD." She was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Utah Valley
Historical Society. Edith had five children: James Albert Clinger, Nila
(Robert) Briem, Elaine (LaMont) Schofield, Martin Herschel (Emily) Clinger,
and Adele (Don) Leavitt. She was preceded in death by her siblings, spouse and
one grandchild. Edith was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, serving in many leadership and teaching callings. She will
be remembered as an excellent cook, an outstanding scholar with an
unparalleled memory, a meticulous genealogist and historian and one who loved
the Lord and the land. Edith left a legacy of hard work, love and
determination to her five children, 26 grandchildren and 10 great -
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 11:00
a.m. at the Lake View Church, 1700 North Geneva Road, Provo, Utah. A viewing
will be held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Family and friends may
call Monday evening, February 21, 2005 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary
185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Interment will be in the Provo City
Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.bergmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Fletcher, Wanda I.
Wanda I. Fletcher 1917 ~ 2005 Wanda I. Fletcher, 87, loving mother,
grandmother, great-grand-mother and friend died February 17, 2005. Born
November 10, 1917, in Salt Lake City to John Nils Isaac and Winnifred Wagstaff
Isaac. Graduated from West High School in 1935. Wanda married her sweetheart
Herbert (Al) Fletcher on November 6, 1945. Marriage later solemnized in the
Salt Lake Temple. She was an active member of the LDS Church serving in many
capacities. Wanda retired in 1983 as the senior secretary to Phil Erickson for
Salt Lake City Corp. A truly loving mother; mom made her husband and family
her first priority and her greatest joy was spending time with them. Wanda is
survived by her three children, Judy (Gary) Meacham, Bountiful, UT; Craig
(Heidi) Fletcher, Sandy, UT; John (Lori) Fletcher, Farmington, UT; 10 adoring
grandchildren, 19 great-grand-children, sister; LaVon (Newell K.) Roberts,
SLC, brother; Ronald (Chloe) Isaac, WVC, Preceded in death by parents;
brothers Phil and Douglas; sisters Margaret and Bettie and her loving husband
of 57 years Herbert (Al) Fletcher. The family would like to thank the staff of
Bountiful House and Wanda's bingo buddies, as well as the staff of Avalon Care
Center in Bountiful. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 22,
2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Rose Park Ward, 760 North 1200 West, Salt Lake City. A
viewing will be held Monday, February 21, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin
Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and one hour prior to funeral services at the
ward. Interment to follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Fox, Richard W.
Richard W. Fox "Red" CIRCLEVILLE, UT - Richard W. "Red" Fox passed away
February 17, 2005 in St. George, Utah at the Kolob Care Center. Richard was
born in Circleville, Utah to George Henry and Ida Menetta Nay Fox, on April
24, 1915. He married Ola Leweyn Watts of Kanosh, Utah, on July 3, 1942 and it
was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on March 1, 1951. They raised four
children: Lynda Menetta (Rodney) Conder of Barstow, CA, Charles Richard (Diana
Dalton) Fox of Las Vegas, NV, Marlon Woodrow (LeAnn Luke) Fox of St. George,
UT, and Barbara Camille (Eldon) Christensen of Fillmore, UT. He is survived by
their four children, 14 grandchildren, 17 great - grandchildren; two brothers,
Shirl D. (Elna) Fox of Circleville, and Floyd (Pat) Fox of St. George; two
sisters, Thelma (Owen) Rust of St. George, and Edith Dalton, of Odgen. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Ola, in 1974; parents; one grandson, Wendal
Richard Fox; one great-grandson, Brandon Michael Turley; three brothers and
three sisters. Richard was a member of the UA Pipefitters (and welders) Local
57 in Salt Lake City for 50 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
February 26, 2005 at 12 noon in the Circleville Ward Chapel where friends may
call from10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Circleville cemetery.
Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Jensen, Dorth P. Rickenbach
Dorth P. Rickenbach Jensen 1925 ~ 2005 RICHFIELD/GLENWOOD, UTAH - Dorth Powell
Rickenbach Jensen, 79, of Richfield and Glenwood, Utah, a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend suddenly returned to
her Heavenly Father on February 17, 2005, in Richfield. She was born March 1,
1925, in Glenwood, Utah, to LaVar K. and Lucile Sampson Powell. She married
DeLoy Rickenbach, February 19, 1943, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The marriage was
later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, January 16, 1963. He preceded her in
death January 16, 1973. Dorth married Phil C. Jensen, June 25, 1983 in
Centerfield, Utah. The marriage was performed by Bishop Arlo Jensen. Dorth
worked for many years for the Richfield Clinic. She was active in the BPW
organization, being named Woman of the Year and was also an active member of
the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in the Young Women's organization
and for many years in the Relief Society for the sisters in the Curtis
Residential Home in Glenwood. She enjoyed summers at Fish Lake with Phil and
friends, cooking, traveling, reading, shopping, and especially being with her
family. A gracious lady, she loved helping and serving others. Her sweet
spirit will be missed. She is survived by her husband, Phil of Richfield;
children, Kirk (Heather) Rickenbach, Richfield; Clair (Beth Ann) Rickenbach,
Glenwood; Mark (Sharon) Rickenbach , Glenwood; Julianne Bell, Salt Lake City;
Camille (Dale) Anderson, Minneapolis, MN; 24 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ray Powell Glenwood; Noami
Chappell, Sacramento, CA.; LuAna (Calvin) Nielson, Richfield; LaVar (Myrlene)
Powell, Sacramento, CA. Preceded in death by, parents; husband, DeLoy; son,
Ronald; two brothers, Glen K. Powell, Clair S. Powell; grandson;
sister-in-law, Phyllis Powell; brother-in-law, Todd Chappell. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Glenwood LDS Ward
Chapel. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Monday from 6
to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel in Glenwood on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the
family suggests donations be made to the Primary Children's Hospital in
Dorth's name. Funeral directors, Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield.
Online guest book@www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Jones, Rudger Edward
Rudger Edward Jones 1914 ~ 2005 Rudger Edward Jones died peacefully February
20, 2005 at Lakeview Hospital, Bountiful, Utah, incident to old age. At age 90
1/2 Rudger completed a full and exemplary life. He was born July 10, 1914 in
Provo, Utah the first son of Thatcher "C" and Vera Harding Jones. His mother,
Vera, died at age 29 during the World Wide flu epidemic of World War I,
leaving two young sons, Rudger age 4 1/2 and Kaye, age 1 1/2 . Thatcher
remarried and with his two small children and his new bride, Glenette Clark,
moved to New York City, New York. Rudger attended Elementary and High School
in New York, and at age 16 entered Brigham Young University, earning a
Bachelors Degree in Business. At age 20 he was on his way to fulfill a 3-year
French Mission. The mission consisted of France, Switzerland, and Belgium. A
special experience for Rudger, during his mission, was receiving permission to
attend the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. This is where Jessie Owens
received his Gold Medals, and Adolph Hitler refused to acknowledge him. At the
completion of his mission, he attended the University of Paris where he earned
two advanced degrees in French. Returning to New York, he attended Graduate
School at New York University, earning a Masters Degree in Retailing. He
Married Ethel Hansen January 25,1941 and three daughters were born, Carolyn,
Susan and Allison. Rudger and Ethel were later divorced. Rudger was a
Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a communication
officer on a destroyer. His retailing career took him to New York, Wisconsin,
California, Texas, Georgia and Utah. He married Nelda Van Orden Pogue on
December 28, 1968 in Ogden, Utah. That marriage was sealed in the L.D.S Salt
Lake Temple one year later. Nothing was more important or enjoyable to Rudger
than serving his Father in Heaven as a life-long member of the L.D.S. Church.
Upon retiring from his professional life he accepted many callings in his
church including and 18 month mission with his wife Nelda to the Swiss Temple,
1984-1986. He enjoyed his time as a French speaking Volunteer in the L.D.S.
Church Member Locator Department and a French speaking Guide on Temple Square
in Salt Lake City. He was a long time volunteer at the L.D.S. Hospital
Heart-to-Heart Program. Rudger loved all sports, attended the L.D.S. Hospital
Fitness Center for many years. He and Nelda traveled extensively. He was an
avid reader with a fantastic memory, and anyone who has ever met Rudger has
been a recipient of his "gentle" handshake. Rudger is survived by his wife
Nelda; daughters Carolyn (Dennis) Hughes, Salt Lake City; Susan Jones, Redwood
City, California; Allison (Paul) Sprague, Salt Lake City; step-children Kathy
(Gary) Chugg, Riverdale, Utah; Allen (Margo) Pogue, Blue Springs, Missouri;
step-niece Joan (Bill) Conrad, Ogden; brother Kaye H (Anne) Jones, Naples,
Florida; half- sisters Phyllis (Andrew) Kimball, Salt Lake City, Dorothea
(Don) Larsen, San Jose, California; half-sister-in-law Neola (Hal) Jones,
Gilbert, Arizona; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Proceeded in death
by his mother, father, step-mother, half brother Hal Jones, half
brother-in-law Don Larsen, grandson Robert Jensen, granddaughter Alaura
Jensen. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11
a.m. at the Mueler Park Stake Center, 2015 East Ridgehill Drive, Bountiful,
Utah. Visitors are invited to visit the family at Russon Bros. Mortuary, 295
North Main, Bountiful, Tuesday February 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. and before the
funeral services on Wednesday February 23, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the
church. Burial to be in the Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Larsen, Dorothy Durrant
Dorothy Durrant Larsen 1918 ~ 2005 Dorothy Durrant Larsen passed away February
16, 2005 of natural causes. She was born to Lorenzo James and Agnes Prescilla
Lewis Durrant on November 6, 1918, and was the fifth of six children. She
received her Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University with a
minor degree in French. She married Paul W. Larsen, her high school sweetheart
on November 20, 1939 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were married 55 years
at the time of his death in 1995. She served many years in the Utah Symphony
Guild, The Times Club, as a hostess at the LDS Church Office Building and as
President of Sigma Chi Mothers Club at the University of Utah. She enjoyed
golfing and won several tournaments including the President's Cup at the Salt
Lake Country Club. She is survived by her three sons; John Paul and wife
Sally, Orem, Utah; Robert Lewis and wife Jill, Salt Lake City; Parley Craig,
Salt Lake City; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Madolene Durrant, and Donna
Durrant Sorensen; three brothers, Lorenzo Dean Durrant, Russell Durrant, and
W. Stanford Durrant. She is remembered as a loving mother, an accomplished
pianist, teacher, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She filled her home with beautiful needlepoint. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at noon at the Parleys Sixth
Ward Chapel, 2350 South 2100 East. Friends may call on Monday evening,
February 21, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South
Highland Drive, and at the Parleys Sixth Ward prior to services from 10:45 to
11:45 a.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family wishes to extend
their heartfelt thanks for the kind and compassionate care that mother
received from the nurses and staff of the LDS Hospital and Care Source
Hospice.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Lee Sr., James Roy
James R. Lee, Sr. 1908 ~ 2005 James Roy Lee, Sr., passed away peacefully on
Sat., Feb. 19th, 2005 in Layton, Utah. Born in Marion, Utah, on Oct. 28th,
1908 to Joseph McComas Lee and Lucy McCormick, Roy attended Salt Lake City
schools, the Heneger Business College, and LaSalle University. While in the
8th grade he began working to support his mother and sister, Audrey (Wise). He
was a member of the LDS Church. Roy served during World War II in the U.S.
Army Signal Corps in India after which he returned to his job as a supervisor
at Western Union where he met and married his sweetheart, Violet Elaine
Thompson (McNair). He later worked for the U.S. Postal retiring in the early
1980's. Roy and Elaine enjoyed a rich and rewarding life together raising and
showing dogs. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, wife, three
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children,
James R. (Debra) Lee, Jr., Thomas I. (Travis) McNair, Peggy M. (Richard)
Haycock; sister-in-law, Gloria (Rex) Jones and brother-in-law, Michael J.
(Janet) Thompson; 13 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and six great -
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,
February 23rd, 2005, at the Larkin Mortuary chapel, 260 E. S. Temple, in Salt
Lake City, where friends may visit one hour prior to services. Interment, Salt
Lake City Cemetery. Good-bye Dad and Grandpa. We will miss you.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Mackay, Roger H.
Roger H. Mackay 3/25/1928 ~ 2/19/2005 Roger Horne Mackay passed away
peacefully at his home February 19, 2005 under the care of his loving daughter
Ina Ann Mackay with his devoted wife Shirley Ann Mackay and loving son, Scott
Calvo Mackay and grandson Eric Roger Mackay in attendance. He is also survived
by his son Lon Calvo Mackay and 10 grandchildren. Roger was born March 25,
1928, the son of Alonzo Mackay and Anne Horn Mackay and graduated from Granite
High School. During his early years his love of athletics found expression in
weight training, the Granite High School swimming team and varsity football.
After high school he served his country in the United States Navy with the
105th Seabees and continued his athletic career playing football for the
Atlantic Fleet. He returned the Salt Lake City in 1949 and embarked on a
career in professional wrestling, starting locally and rising to national
prominence during the nascent days of televised sports. His athletic
achievements included the Junior Heavy-weight title of the Pacific Northwest,
the Texas Junior Heavy-weight Championship, and the Hawaiian Heavy-weight
Championship. He was voted "most popular wrestler of 1952" in California.
During this period he developed a life-long love of golf that led him to his
first owner-operated business venture the Redwood Driving Range. Roger and
Shirley were married and received their endowments in the Salt Lake City
Temple on December 8, 1959. In 1960 he designed and built his second business
venture, the Town and Country Mobile Home Estates. He also served as Sunday
School Superintendent and High Priest in the LSD Church. During the second
half of his life his interests broadened from physical and business pursuits
to fine art. As a student, collector, and practitioner of the Pleneaire School
of oil landscape painting, he created many wonderful paintings capturing his
vision of the luminosity of creation. Roger was a passionate spirit, a
generous patriarch, a wry humorist, and a devoted seeker of beauty and truth.
Throughout his life he led by example, always true to the highest moral and
ethical standards. Through all his achievements and experience he always
attributed his success to the guidance and favor of the Lord. He touched many
lives and will always live in our loving memories. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary
Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive. Friends may call from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
at the Mortuary. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Mausoleum.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Naylor, Wanda Fae Haskell
Wanda Naylor 1935 ~ 2005 FRUIT HEIGHTS - Wanda Fae Haskell Naylor, our beloved
mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, 69, passed
away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on February 18, 2005
after a courageous struggle with cancer. Born November 29, 1935 in Payson, UT
to Arnold Elonzo and Ida Harward Haskell, oldest of three children. She spent
her summers growing up on Antelope Island and moved to SLC in 1950. She
graduated from West High School. She was married and later sealed in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple to Duane Clark Naylor, April 19, 1952. They lived in South
Salt Lake and moved to Fruit Heights, UT in 1966. Later divorced. Wanda worked
at Hill Air Force Base (FMS) Air Logistics Center. Retired after 35 years in
2002. She visited 54 countries. She is an active member of the Fruit Heights
5th Ward in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the
Savior and has a strong testimony. She had many church callings and persevered
to the end. Wanda has nine stars recognized on her mothers Eagle Scout
neckerchief and has proudly watched five missionaries return with four
grandsons currently serving missions. As a loving mother, there is simply none
better. Her life was centered around her children, extended family and the
Gospel. She enjoyed visiting with her family and sharing her love of life and
testimony with them. She leaves a great family legacy of four children, 20
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is survived by her parents,
Arnold and Ida Haskell, Pleasant Grove, brother Lynn E. (Karen) Haskell,
Provo, sister, Ida Jean (Gail) Hammond, Pleasant Grove, and children; Gary
Duane (Sharon Lyn) Naylor, Fruit Heights, Terry Lee (Richard C.) Price,
Bountiful, James Kent (Jill) Naylor, Kaysville, Connie Jean (Benjamin M.)
Whicker, Kaysville. Recently embraced by grandparents, mother and
father-in-law, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
February 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Fruit Heights 5th Ward, Country Lane
Chapel, 24 South Country Lane, Fruit Heights, UT. Friends and family may call
Tuesday, February, 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400
North Main, and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Payson City
Cemetery, Utah approx 2 p.m. Heartfelt thanks for love and care by Odyssey
Hospice and Doctors Bean, Taylor and Hansen. e-mail condolences to the family
at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Scriven, Mary Griggs
Mary Griggs Scriven 1921 ~ 2005 Mary Griggs Scriven, 83, passed away after a
long illness on February 17, 2005 at Woodland Park Convalescent Center, Salt
Lake City. She was born October 10, 1921 to Lawrence Price and Emily Boweter
Griggs in Driggs, Idaho. She married Leonard Gilmore Scriven on August 1, 1942
in Val Verda, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake
Temple on January 11, 1965. Mary lived in Driggs, ID until she graduated from
high school and then came to Salt Lake City to attend LDS Hospital Nursing
School for four years, graduating in 1942. She accompanied her husband in his
military career living in Germany and many places in the United States from
Alaska to Georgia. She has been in all 50 states and many countries of Europe
in her travels. She was a member of the D.U.P. and the LDS Nurses Alumni
Association. As an active member of the LDS Church she has held many positions
and enjoyed serving others. She worked as a private duty nurse, teaching Red
Cross mother baby care classes, office nurse, operating room nurse, and
finished her career working at 5 West at the LDS Hospital. She is survived by
a son, Edward Alan (Margaret) Scriven, Layton; five grandchildren, four
great-grand-children with a fifth one due in April, and sisters Marjorie
Medley, Salt Lake City; Irma (Grant) Clawson, Murray and brothers William
(Sharon) Griggs, Brigham City; and Robert (Gwen) Griggs, West Valley City.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters Louise (Joe) Rocheleau,
Katherine (Glynn) Box, Laura (Dean) Clemmer, and Jeanne Griggs. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland
View LDS Ward chapel, 2980 South 2790 East. Friends may call Monday evening
from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, and one hour prior to
the services at the chapel. Interment at Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers Mary's family suggest making a contribution to your favorite
charity.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Sluder, Donell Dean
Donell Dean Sluder The Ultimate Grandpa Donnell Dean Sluder, passed away
peacefully on February 17. Born October 7, 1923 in Sullivan County Indiana to
Charles and Ada Sluder. Married Corinne Larsen on April 20, 1946. Don
volunteered for the Army Air Corp at 18 and served 4 years during World War II
in the Philippines and Japan as a communications specialist. He was recalled
in 1950 by the Air Force to serve in the Korean War. Don loved to work in his
woodworking shop, traveling with the Larsen cousins and his cabin in the
Uintas. He was a storyteller and "Mr. Fix-it" for many neighbors and church
groups and the Utah DUP. Retired from Transamerica Insurance. Don was a loving
husband and father and a dedicated family man. Survived by his wife of 58
years Corinne, children Penny (Tom), Pat (Gary), Jill (Duane) and Jack (Kay)
and eight grandchildren, Mindy (David), Becky, Jeff, Sara, Andy, Andrea, Adam,
Scott, and two great grandchildren, Maddie, Ethan and his brother Lee (Nina).
Proceeded in death by his parents, brother Max and great grandson Zachary.
Funeral service will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary at 2 p.m. Tuesday
February 22. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday or 1 hour
prior to the service.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Smith, Gale George
Gale George Smith 1925 ~ 2005 A shadow was cast over our hearts today as our
beloved husband, father and dear friend passed through the veil peacefully
surrounded by his loving family, February 17, 2005, into the loving arms of
the Savior he knew so well. Gale entered into this life in Salt Lake City with
his twin brother Dale on May 28, 1925, the son of Paul and Verna Smith. After
attending West High School and the University of Utah he charmed Joy Timpson
into traveling with him through this life for 57 years. Gale and Joy were
later solemnized in the SLC Temple and he honored his priesthood as a high
priest. Together they raised their son Brent (Cindy) and daughters Julie
Nielsen (Rob) and Tracy Whitney (Dick). Gale immensely enjoyed the laughter of
his 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom he was very
proud. Gale will be remembered as a custom builder of many fine homes in the
Salt Lake area. He was an avid golfer, winning the 1988 Senior Open in St.
George. However, he will most be remembered by all who knew him for his great
love of people. His gregariousness and bonhomie was legend. Funeral services
will be held on Feb. 22, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Monument Park 14th Ward, 2255
S. Wasatch Dr. Family and friends may call at the ward one hour before to meet
the family. In lieu of flowers a contribution to Community Hospice or the
Huntsman Cancer Institute is appreciated.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Smith, Hazel Poulton
Hazel Poulton Smith 1916 ~ 2005 Hazel Poulton Smith, beloved mother,
grandmother, great grandma, and sister, passed away February 17, 2005 while
spending the winter with her son in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hazel was born July 17,
1916 to Carlos W. and Ethel Sutton Poulton. She grew up in Magna, Utah,
graduating from Cyprus High School. Hazel married Dan L. Smith, May 15, 1942
in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. The majority of their married lives was spent in
Draper. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She served in many callings and really loved being the chorister in
Jr. Sunday School. Hazel loved to golf, knit, sew, crochet, cook, raise
flowers and be with family. She never stopped working on her goal: "to make
that big old sandhill look good!" Survivors: sons, Howard P. (Phyllis),
Draper; Michael D. (Kay), Payson; Carl B. (Marilyn), Las Vegas, Nevada; 19
grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Stevenson, Salt Lake
City; Jean (Wayne) Meyers, Boise, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Afton S. Brooks,
Payson; Irene M. Smith, St. George. Preceded in death by her husband. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Corner
Canyon 4th Ward 13400 South 1300 East, Draper. Friends may call at Goff
Mortuary 8090 So. State Monday 6-8 p.m. or Tuesday at the church from
9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment, Draper City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Smith, Keith Stoker
Keith Stoker Smith 1914 ~ 2005 SALT LAKE CITY - Keith Stoker Smith, 90,
beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died Friday,
February 18, 2005, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Keith was
born June 25, 1914, in Clearfield, Utah to Leroy Blencowe Smith and Sylvia May
Stoker. He grew up in Clearfield and Sunset and graduated from Davis High
School in 1932, with letters in football and tennis. Keith married his high
school sweetheart, and the love of his life, Marjorie Dickson, in the Logan
Temple on July 11, 1934. They were married for over 70 years. Keith graduated
in 1936 from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, was an
active Sigma Chi, and earned the Alpha Kappa Psi scholarship medallion. During
World War II he operated the Smith family grocery in Sunset, Utah. During this
time he earned his private pilot's license. He loved to fly, and flew the
first all metal aircraft, west of the Mississippi river, an Aircoupe, from St.
Louis to Salt Lake City. He subsequently became Sales Manager of Smith Canning
and Frozen Foods, in Clearfield, Utah. He covered the Intermountain West for
the company and flew the company Beechcraft Bonanzas to cities all over the
west. The family moved to Salt Lake City, in 1956, where he worked in the
mutual fund, insurance and financial planning business. For the next 41 years,
he worked as a manager of Financial Industrial Fund Associates, vice president
of Kelly & Morey, Inc., and insurance agent for AFLAC and other insurance
companies. He loved his work and the many people who were his clients. He
finally retired at age 83. In addition to his work, he was active in many
civic and professional organizations. He served as president of the Kiwanis
Club of Clearfield, the Clearfield Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club
of Sunset-Clinton, and the Associated Service Clubs of Davis County. He also
served as president of the Ogden Retail Grocers Association and as vice
president and treasurer of the Utah Retail Grocers Association. Keith was very
active in the LDS Church throughout his life and served in a number of
leadership positions. He was first counselor in the North Davis Stake
presidency. He was a Sunday school teacher, and then served as the Bishop of
the Yalecrest First Ward from 1960-1972. He served for ten years as a
supervisor of guides on Temple Square. This assignment brought him into
contact with people from around the world which was something he really
enjoyed. He loved studying the scriptures and preparing priesthood lessons for
the high priests. He enjoyed reading church and health books and in his
earlier years he was a pitcher for the Sunset Church softball team and had a
lifelong love of tennis. Keith is survived by: his wife, Marjorie; four
children, Dickson (Susan) Smith of Green Valley, AZ; Linda (Gary) Garff of
Salt Lake City; Douglas (Pat) Smith of Murray; and Sherman (Nancy) of
Cranston, RI; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren; and one
great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother, Howard Blencowe
(Rozella) Smith of Layton. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; his
brother David Smith; and his sisters, Marjorie Cowley, LaRene Holt, and Lou
Jean Wayment. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday February 22,
2005; in the South Cottonwood 4th Ward, 960 East Revere Circle (5550 South).
Friends and family may call from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Interment Larkin Sunset
Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Wendler, Theadore "Teddy"
Theadore Wendler "Teddy" Theadore "Teddy" Wendler, age 52, passed Wednesday
February 16, in Salt Lake City, Utah, from injuries sustained in a
auto-pedestrian accident. He was born October 3, 1952 the son of Walter and
Theadora Phillips Wendler. Teddy was a special child of God and we love you
and we'll miss you. The family would like to give a special thanks to his
extended family at Turn Community Services. He is survived by his two
Brothers, Augustine Murdock and Edward Murdock, father Clarence Murdock, all
of Cincinnati, Ohio; niece, Tonissa Murdock, Woodland Hills, CA. Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday February 22, 2005, 12:00 noon at the Holbrook
Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, where the family will greet friends for one
hour prior to the services. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com In Teddy's honor a candle light
vigil will be held on Wednesday February 23, 2005, 7:00 p.m. in front of the
Parkway Commons Apartments, 875 West 3900 South.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

Whiting, Jesse Hillard
Jesse Hillard Whiting 1928 ~ 2005 Jesse Hillard Whiting, age 77, of Orem
passed away Friday, February 18, 2005. He was born February 17, 1928 in Manti,
Utah a son of Clarence Othel and Azua Peterson Whiting. He married Carla Fay
Hansen, June 21, 1946 in Salt Lake City and their marriage was later
solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Jess was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. He, along with his wife Carla, served a mission
in St. Michael, AZ (Navajo Indian Reservation). Jess' greatest joy was his
family and he often bragged about his 44 grandchildren and 21 great
grandchildren (five more on the way). He enjoyed gardening and always kept a
beautiful yard. The grandkids will always remember Grandpa's big yard,
wheelbarrow rides, and building snow igloos. In the winter he was out before
the break of dawn shoveling snow for the neighbors. He loved doing things for
others. He learned to work hard at a young age and continued to do so
throughout his life. Jess worked in the roller mills at Geneva Steel for 38
years, and also as Watermaster for the Provo Bench Canal for 40 years. Jess is
survived by five sons and one daughter: Bruce (Mauralie) Whiting, Orem; Kelly
(Connie) Whiting, Rockport; Doug Whiting, Springville; Larry (Lanore) Whiting,
Orem; Andrew (Kendee) Whiting, Springville; and Laura Taylor, Orem. Also
survived by: two brothers, Merlin Dee Whiting (Salt Lake City) and Ben Earl
Whiting (Pleasant Grove); and one sister, Helen Hall (Hurricane). Preceded in
death by: his wife, Carla; a daughter-in-law, Gayle Shelley Whiting; two
grandsons, Bryon Kim Whiting and Spencer Michael Whiting; three brothers,
Clarence Armon Whiting, Shelby Loraine Whiting, and Roger Leigh Whiting; two
sisters, Nelma Hansen and Shirley Whiting. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lakeview 3rd Ward Chapel,
155 West 1600 South in Orem. Friends may call Tuesday, February 22nd from 6 to
8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Funeral Home, 495 South State Street in Orem, and
also Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the ward
chapel. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent
to the family at: www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Wood, Elaine G.
Elaine G. Wood 1922 ~ 2005 Elaine Gardner Wood, 83, passed away February 20,
2005 due to complications from a broken hip and dementia. Elaine was born
January 30, 1922 in Spanish Fork, Utah and was the youngest child of Brigham
Evensen and Margaret Roxburgh Barclay Gardner. She was raised in Spanish Fork
and entered BYU in 1940 where she majored and graduated in chemistry. She met
her husband Ralph Eugene Wood in her chemistry classes and they were married
June 9, 1944 in the Salt Lake Temple. Six weeks later Ralph entered World War
II where he served two years in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. During the
war, Elaine worked at the Bell Telephone Research Laboratories in Murray Hill
New Jersey and returned to Provo while Ralph finished his undergraduate degree
in chemistry. In 1947 they moved to The University of Wisconsin, Madison where
he completed his Ph.D. degree in physical chemistry and she worked in the
polypeptide research labs of the Biochemistry department. In 1951 they moved
to Tooele and both of them worked at Dugway Proving Ground until the fall of
1951 when Elaine left with the adoption of their first son Donald. In 1953
Ralph went to work for the Kennecott Research Center in Salt Lake City and
they built their first home in Holladay. They adopted their second son Carl in
1954, their third son Neil in 1959, and fourth son Tom in 1960. In 1961 Ralph
went to work at the U.S. Steel Western Raw Materials Research Laboratory
adjacent to the Geneva Plant and in 1964 they built their second and final
home in Orem. Ralph and Elaine always wanted a daughter, and their wishes came
true in 1964 when they adopted Marilyn and completed the family. Ralph and
Elaine also lived in Arvada Colorado for three years and returned to Orem in
1983. Ralph passed away March 23, 1992 and mom continued to live in the house
until her injury. Elaine was an active member of the LDS church and served
many years in Primary and Relief Society serving as Relief Society President
in Madison and Arvada. She served 20 years in Scouting in both Ward and Stake
assignments and received the Extra Miler award in 1974. She was the first PTA
president at Scera Park Elementary School and was instrumental in organizing
and getting donations towards starting the first library at the school. One of
her proudest accomplishments was her volunteer work at the Medieval Families
Department at the LDS Family History Library where she accomplished a
tremendously valuable contribution to the Scottish Clan research effort. She
was awarded a special medal of service by the church when she was no longer
able to continue her research at the Family History Library. She continued her
genealogical research work at home for many years and completed a very
thorough documentation of her ancestors in the Barclay clan. She was very
proud of her family and her ancestry and uniting her living family and
ancestral families was her lifelong passion. She was most proud of her family
and we all love her very much for her lifelong devotion to us. Elaine is
survived by three sons; Carl Gardner Wood (Francene) of Logan, Neil Gardner
Wood of Salt Lake, Thomas Alan Wood (Robynn) of St. George, a daughter Marilyn
(Jeff) Bruning of Orem, 13 grandchildren, one great grandson, and brother Reid
B. Gardner (Madge) of Park City. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Ralph Eugene Wood, oldest son, Donald Lynn Wood (Wanda) of Orem, her mother
and father, four brothers, and four sisters. Funeral Services will be
Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Sharon 3rd LDS Ward Chapel, 445
South 700 East, Orem. Friends may call at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home,
646 East 800 North, Orem on Wednesday evening 6 til 8 p.m. or Thursday from
8:45 til 9:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Burial will be in the
Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com The family would like to thank the members of
her ward, friends, neighbors, young families that lived with her, and the
staff of Orchard Park Care Center for all the loving care and support they
provided Elaine the last years of her life.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.

York, James L.
James Louis "Buzz" York "Pops" James L. York passed away February 19, 2005 in
Salt Lake City of complications from the treatment of melanoma cancer. Buzz
was born on February 7, 1929 in Amarillo Texas to Marvin and Grace Bufkin
York. Me married his high school sweetheart JoAnne Looney on December 21, 1948
in Amarillo, Texas and later were sealed fro time and all eternity in the
Oakland California LDS Temple. They were converts to the LDS Church in 1957 in
Shasta Lake California. Buzz was a life long auto body and fender repairman.
He was also a Freemason. They lived in So. California, No. California and
Western Oregon. They lived in Salt Lake for the last 5 years. Survived by his
wife JoAnne Looney York, daughter, Paula (Danny) Settle, son, James G. (Pam)
York, daughter, Kim (John) Branscomb. 12 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary York Bartlett of
Redding, CA. Buzz was a man of very high integrity who loved his family with
all his heart. He was a devoted husband for 56 years and loved his soul mate
with all his heart. They were a perfect match sealed together forever. His
smile will be missed by everyone especially his grandchildren. Visitation for
family and friends will be held Monday 10 a.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary
South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10550 So.) Burial Grass Valley,
CA.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/21/2005.