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Andrus, Larry Brown
Larry Brown Andrus 1936 ~ 2005 Larry Brown Andrus died February 19, 2004 from
complications following surgery. He was born on June 22, 1936 in Murray, Utah
to Benjamin Wendall Andrus and Ruth Rawlins Brown. Larry graduated from Jordan
High School and attended BYU. He served a mission for the LDS Church in
Argentina. He was an avid gardener. At the age of 24 years, he became a chef
by profession. He and his mother, Ruth, had their own catering business. He
was the chef at the Alta Club, University of Utah Medical Center, The
Manhattan Club, Sherwood Hills, and various other places. He lost his eyesight
because of diabetes but continued cooking for many years. His home was always
open to anyone in need. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, Paul. He is survived by three brothers, Merlin Darnell (Bonnie) of
Draper, Utah; Ray B. (Delfa) of Murray, Utah; and Robert B. (Mai) of West
Jordan, Utah, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on
Thursday, February 24, 2005, 12 noon at the South Cottonwood Ward, 5605 South
Vine Street. Friends and family may call 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Funeral
Directors; Colonial Memorial Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Barnes, Susan Childs
Susan Childs Barnes 1945 ~ 2005 Susan Childs Barnes died Thursday, Feb. 17,
2005 of heart failure in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born July 19, 1945 in
Springville, Utah to Ned and Elma Childs. Susie has lived in Tacoma, WA since
1966. She was a Jafra Cosmetics consultant for 30 years and had many friends.
Susie loved making quilts and her greatest happiness came from serving her
family and others. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in the Summit Ward. Susie is survived by her children Paul
(Michelle) Barnes, Mark Barnes, Carrie (Mike) Krone, Richard (Ashley) Barnes,
and by her eight grandchildren: Justin, Colten, Morgan, Hannah, Melissa,
Roman, Victor, and Eliahs. Her brothers, David, Tom, Richard, and John Childs
and their families, also survive her. Her parents and her sister, Nancy,
preceded her in death. The funeral will be held Tuesday, Feb.22, 2005, at
11:00 a.m. with a viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Parkland Ward Building
at 11212 17th Ave. E. Burial will be at the New Tacoma Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Carver, Vivian Herrington
Vivian Herrington Carver 1919 ~ 2005 KAYSVILLE - Vivian Herrington Carver, our
beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on
Feb. 20, 2005, surrounded by loving family members. Vivian was born November
3, 1919 in Ogden, Utah to Marshall and Lottie Herrington. Vivian grew up in a
loving family of five brothers and sisters. She fell in love and married
Truman H. Carver in the Salt Lake LDS Temple September 9, 1938 for time and
all eternity. When she got married she quit her job as a dental assistant to
devote her time and life to her husband and children. Vivian's dedication to
her husband, children, and grandchildren guided her through out her life.
Vivian was known for her cooking skills and her love of sweets especially
chocolate. Vivian was an active member of the LDS church and served in the
Primary, Relief Society, MIA as well as a Temple worker. Her true love was
teaching Jr. Sunday School. Throughout her life she had an unfaltering
testimony of the gospel. Vivian is survived by her husband Truman H. Carver
and her two sons, Truman R. (Kathy) Carver, Kaysville; Michael J. Carver,
Bountiful; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grand-children, sister, Beverly (Fred)
Honing, Stevensville, Montana; and sister-in-law, Barbara Herrington, Las
Vegas, Nevada. She was preceded in death by one son, Brent L. (Carol) Carver,
Eden; her parents, brother, Kenneth Herrington, Ralph Herrington, Glen
Herrington and sister, Thelma Carey. Mother and grandma will be terribly
missed by her family. We find peace that she is reunited with her parents,
brothers, sister and son Brent. Funeral services will be held Thursday,
February 24, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood Stake Center, 855 E.
Mutton Hollow Road, with Bishop Denzel Williams, presiding. Friends and family
may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North
Main and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville
City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at Avalon Care Center for
their kind and compassionate care. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Durfee, Margaret May Merrill
Margaret May Merrill Durfee 1922 ~ 2005 Margaret May Merrill Durfee passed
away on Saturday, February 19, 2005. She was born on April 19, 1922 in
Sugarhouse, Utah to Lewis Bigler Merrill and Elsie Doris Jarvis. She was the
third of nine children. The family moved to South Jordan, Utah where she was
raised. She attended Jordan High School and the University of Utah. She served
in the South Pacific during World War II as a clerk in the Signal Core. Two
people from Utah went all the way to Hollandia, New Guinea to meet. When
Judson came home from the army he looked her up and chased her until she
caught him. They were married on September 28, 1946 in Salt Lake City. Later
they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. She was an active member of the LDS
Church serving faithfully in the primary program, German extractions
translation, dry pack cannery and a visiting teacher for many years. Judson
and Margaret were married for 57 years. They had five children, 10
grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren with one on the way. Surviving
are her husband Judson A. Durfee, and three children: Carolyn (Raymond)
Kershaw, Jay (Jan) Durfee, and Wendell Durfee. Also surviving are nine
grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, two brothers: Stephen and George,
and two sisters: Elsie and Kathleen. She was preceded in death by her parents;
three brothers: David, Lewis and Alvin; sister Annie; two children: Christy
and Craig and grandson Patrick. Graveside funeral services will be 12 noon,
Thursday, February 24, 2005 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr.,
where friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to
services.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Fox, Ellis Mathias
Ellis Mathias Fox 1908 ~ 2005 GREEN RIVER - Ellis Mathais Fox, 96, of Orem,
Utah, formerly of Rock Springs, WY and Green River, WY died February 18, 2005
at Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River, WY after a brief illness.
Ellis was born November 7, 1908 in Murray, Utah the son of Jesse W. and
Rosemary Johnson Fox. He married Vera Wilde on February 9, 1941 in Coalville,
UT. Their Marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City temple on July
10, 1964. Vera preceded him in death on Aug 31, 1999. He served in the Coast
Guard during World War II. He worked from 1929-1969 for Mountain Fuel Gas
Supply (Questar) in Coalville, Utah and Rock Springs, WY. After retirement, he
and his wife lived in Green River, WY and then moved to Orem, UT in 1975.
Ellis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
served in numerous positions, including the bishopric. He was a scoutmaster
for many years and received the Silver Beaver award. His interests included
hunting, fishing, and boating. He had his private pilot license and took many
trips flying friends and family. He liked the outdoors and took great pride in
keeping his yard immaculate. He built some of his own boats and remodeled
houses, apartments and duplexes, turning them into rental units. He had a
wonderful sense of humor and loved to share his life experiences with others.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include one
daughter, Karen Jean (Jeannie) Bretzing and husband Gordon of Loveland, CO;
two sons, Russell E. Fox and wife Karen of Tustin, CA, and Spencer W. Fox of
Rock Springs, WY; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Fox, six brothers, two
sisters, two foster brothers, and 12 half brothers and sisters. Funeral
services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb 26, 2005 at Fox Funeral
Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, WY where friends may call one hour
prior to the services. Interment with military honors will be held at the
Coalville, UT cemetery at approximately 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Meals on Wheels.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Harper-Boyd, Mary G.
Mary G. Harper-Boyd 1930 ~ 2005 Mary G. Boyd, 74, passed away on Feb. 19, 2004
from natural causes. Mary was born Oct. 1, 1930 to Hildegarde Stork, in Sioux
City, IA. She was raised from birth by her grandparents, Chas and Gertrude
Bloom on a farm, until 16 years old. She then lived with her mother and
step-father Larry M. Besch. She married Earl Harper Sept. 12, 1948, he
preceded her in death. She then married Kenneth Boyd Oct. 22, 1952, they later
divorced. She and her son Michael R. Harper moved to Salt Lake City in August
1957, where she lived until her death. She lost her only child Michael to
cancer in Jan. 1995. Mary was a member of the Catholic Church and received her
last rites just prior to her death. Survived by two granddaughters Bellamy W.
and Adriel S. Harper, her very dear, former daughter-in-law Linda Endress of
San Diego, CA; cousins Marian J. Krausnick of Mission Hills, CA and Bill
Schwinehamer of Phoenix, AZ and "the son she never had" Oly Nygaard and many
cherished friends and loved ones. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to
the Humane Society. It was Mary's wish that you come by her home to celebrate
and bid farewell to her and her home on Thursday from 1-4 p.m., 1495 Murphy's
Lane SLC, Utah. Funeral Directors, Broomhead Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Jackson, Michael James
Michael James Jackson 1979 ~ 2005 Michael James Jackson departed mortality and
returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 18, 2005 at his home. The
vacancy in our lives is indescribable as we contemplate Michael's precious
life. Michael was born to Kristin Payne Jackson and David Thomas Jackson on
November 7, 1979. His arrival was eagerly anticipated by his big brothers, who
were delighted by their baby brother. Early in his life, Michael's brothers
designated him "Mikey", a sobriquet he was not thrilled with throughout Jr.
High and High School but a name he later became comfortable with as his
friends commonly used it. Michael was an affectionate baby and he liked to
snuggle with his parents and brothers and he especially enjoyed making "nests"
with his impressive collection of "blankies" made by his Grandma Payne, Aunt
Rosalie and Great-Aunt Lydia. Michael's obedience and sense of service to his
mother provided comfort to her and an example to his brothers. Having lived
his life in Holladay, Utah, Michael grew and progressed as he was educated at
Carden Memorial School, Crestview Elementary, Olympus Jr. High, and Olympus
High School from which he graduated in 1998. During his formative years
Michael cultivated his spirituality graduating from seminary with a four-year
diploma. He had fun with his friends during high school as he associated with
them on the swim and water polo teams. Michael's advancement in Scouting
culminated with the Eagle Scout award and a silver and gold palm. An important
part of Michael's Scouting experience was his attendance at the National Scout
Jamboree in 1989, which provided him cherished memories. Michael valiantly
desired to serve his Heavenly Father as he accepted a call to share the gospel
in the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission where his world-view and sense of
compassion were developed as he progressed through the refiner's fire.
Employed by his father as an electronics technician, Michael liked the
challenge of interacting with his customers while solving their problems. In
addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his brothers Mark (Angie),
Ryan, and Tyler; nieces Alexa and Sophia; grandfather, T. Collins Jackson and
numerous extended family. Preceded in death by his grandparents Wilford Payne,
Edith Payne, and Ruby Glauser Jackson; uncles Stephen Jackson and James
Jackson after whom Michael was named. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
February 23, 2005 at 12 noon at the Valley View 11th Ward chapel on 4032 S.
2300 E. Holladay, Utah. An opportunity to meet with families and friends will
be held from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the chapel.
Internment: Salt Lake City cemetery. Condolences to the family can be sent to
www.holbrookmortuary.com. As a final act of altruism Michael chose to donate
his organs and tissues to benefit the lives of many others. Our family
requests that we develop our precious relationships with love and compassion.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/22/2005.

James, Judy A.
Judy A. James Nana In loving memory of our dear sweet mama, nana, daughter and
sister. On February 19th, 2005, she returned peacefully to her Father in
Heaven's arms after a long courageous battle with cancer. She married her high
school sweetheart Burt Stewart, and together they had three children, Mickie
(Kimmie) Stewart, Jeff (Bubba) Stewart, and Jaymme (baby girl) Stewart, all of
Salt Lake City, Utah. Throughout her life, Judy was foremost dedicated to her
family. She was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She had a close and active relationship with her precious great-grandchild
(McKenzie Cheri). She had a glowing positive spirit that followed her
everywhere she went. All those who knew her could always count on the
uplifting reinforcements that she offered to brighten everyone's day. Judy
enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, bird watching, as well as having an
excellent green thumb. She was a superb gardener. She had a special talent for
finding something old and putting it to a wonderful new use. Judy had a
life-long-dream of completing her Temple endowments. Regardless of her
illness; strength and courage led her to fulfill that dream. Survived by her
mother Louise, Salt Lake City, brother Dick (Sandra) of Spring City, sister
Sylvia, brother Paul (Suzette), three children Mickie, Jeff and Jaymme, all of
Salt Lake City, seven grandchildren Chance, Stasha Lee, Sheena Dae, Cortney
(Dirk), Shanice, Amilya, baby boy Dean, one great-granddaughter McKenzie
Cheri. Preceded in death by her father and step-father. All who knew her will
miss her; but she will never be forgotten. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Salt Lake 13th Ward, 630 E.
100 S., Salt Lake City. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Russon
Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City and Thursday from 11:00
to 12:00 noon at the 13th Ward. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Ave.
"N" Street. Maps and online guest book, www.russonmortuary.com We love you
mother, the whole wide world full!
Published in the Deseret News from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Kearns, James McQuade
McQuade Kearns 1917 ~ 2005 GUNNISON, Utah- James McQuade Kearns, 87, of
Gunnison, passed away February 19, 2005. He was born April 11, 1917, in
Gunnison, Utah, to Andrew Hamilton and Eliza Andrea Jensen Kearns. He married
Mary Ardell Jensen in Gunnison, Utah. and later solemnized in the Manti LDS
Temple. They were blessed with two children, Karolyn Hammond, (deceased) and
Larry McQuade (Laraine) Kearns, Pleasant Grove; and survived by a sister,
Javenta Gruver, San Francisco, CA. Funeral services will be held Thursday,
Feb. 24, 2005, at 12 Noon in the Gunnison 2nd Ward LDS Chapel. Friends may
call at the ward chapel in Gunnison on Thurs. from 10:00- 11:30 a.m. Burial
will be in the Gunnison City Cemetery. Online guestbook at
www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Reeve, Ina Fay Skinner
Ina Fay Skinner Reeve "Parted No More" SUNSET - Ina Fay Skinner Reeve, 76,
passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2005 having said her goodbyes
to the family earlier in the day. She staged a brief but valiant battle with
cancer. She was born January 9, 1929, Provo Bench, Utah, a daughter of Alfred
and Rosy May Buckler Skinner. She married Dale B. Reeve, November 19, 1952 in
the Manti Utah Temple; he passed away November 12, 1979. She was a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a Sunday School and
Relief Society Teacher, a life-time Visiting Teacher and a Daughter of the
Utah Pioneers. She served an LDS mission in Houston, Texas, was a Relief
Society President, Primary Chorister, in the Stake Relief Society Presidency,
and numerous other callings. She is survived by her two sons, Brent Reeve,
Sunset, UT, Robert (Laurie) Reeve, South Jordan, UT, a daughter, Annette
Reeve, Salt Lake City, UT and a son-in-law, Paul (Janet) Waite, Layton, UT; a
brother, Lyman Skinner, Orem, UT and a sister, Ruby Gull, Orem, UT and nine
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale B. Reeve, a
daughter, Elaine Reeve Waite; five brothers, two sisters, and both parents.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State St., Provo, UT. Family and friends may
call on Wednesday, February 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865
S. 1900 West. Send condolences to www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Seely, Thomas Curtis "Tom"
Tom Seely Will be missed PRICE -Thomas Curtis Seely, age 62, passed away Feb
20, 2005 in Price. Funeral service, Wednesday, February 23, 2005, 11:00 a.m.,
Price Seventh LDS Ward. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Tuesday from
7:00-8:30 p.m. and at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service.
Interment, Cliffview Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Swallow, George N.
George N. Swallow Will be missed Mr. George N. Swallow, White Pine County
rancher, realtor and Republican leader died Feb. 16, 2005. Visitation is
scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 23rd at the LDS Stake Center,
900 Ave. E. Ely, Nevada from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the Memorial
Service to follow. Burial to take place at Ely City Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family has established the George N. Swallow scholarship fund at
the First National Bank, located at 595 Aultman Street in Ely, Nevada.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Warnick, Charles William
Charles William Warnick 1914 ~ 2005 PLEASANT GROVE - Surrounded by his loving
family, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Charles William Warnick,
90, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2005. Charles was born August 21, 1914 at
the family farm north of Pleasant Grove to Wilford Woodbury and Jeanette
Wadley Warnick. He spent most of his life working on the family dairy farm and
milked his first cow on his sixth birthday. Charles attended schools in Manila
and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1931. He received a degree in
agriculture from Utah State University in 1937. Charles met Blanche Richards
at the Brigham City courthouse where they were both working. They were married
on February 9, 1942 in the Logan LDS Temple. As a sergeant in the U.S. Army
during World War II, Charles served in Italy until the end of the war. The
church was very important in his life. Charles held various positions which he
enjoyed. He served in many leadership roles and received several awards and
recognitions in the dairy industry including: Outstanding Dairy Service Award,
The Governors Award, and Distinguished Breeders Award. His hobbies were good
cows, good friends, reading, traveling, and enjoying his grandchildren. He is
survived by his wife Blanche of Pleasant Grove; four sons: Terry (Sandy)
Warnick, Salt Lake; Douglas (Sharon) Warnick, Pleasant Grove; Bill (Diana)
Warnick, Pleasant Grove; and Val (Susan) Warnick, Midway; 19 grandchildren and
27 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include three siblings: Ethel
Mecham, Helen West, and Steve Warnick. He was preceded in death by his
granddaughter, DeeAnn. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005
at 11 a.m. in the Old Manila Chapel, 2600 N. 900 W., Pleasant Grove. Friends
may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South
300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Thursday one hour prior to
services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/22/2005.

Welch, Donn Victor
Donn Victor Welch "Gone Fishin'" Donn Victor Welch, age 75, passed away
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 at his home in South Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born
April 8, 1929 in South Salt Lake City, Utah the son of Henry Welch and Viola
Johnson Welch. He married Joyce LaVon Mines on October 5, 1951 in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. Married to his sweetie for 53 years. Enjoyed family,
gardening, fishing, knife making, leather work, and was good at everything he
did. Served many callings in the Central Park Ward. He survived by his wife
Joyce L (Mines) Welch; sister, Lynda Lee Welch; one son, Tracy (Heidi) Welch;
five Daughters, Jimaleen (Al) Loveland, LeAnne (Craig) Madsen, Camille Kumor
(Cory Swartz), Vickilyn (Russ) Terry, LaVon Skeem; 24 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gilbert, and
son-in-law, Guy. Funeral services will be held on Friday February 25, 2005,
11:00 a.m., at the Central Park Ward, 304 East 2700 South where friends may
call Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday morning from
9:45 p.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment:
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: Holbrook Mortuary. Condolences
can be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 2/20/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Wilson, June Burton
June Burton Wilson Grandma-great 6/1/1915 ~ 2/18/2005 On the morning of
February 18, 2005, the world's greatest Mom drew her last earthly breath. She
was truly an angel during her 89 years of existence in her mission and now
continues doing what angels do in her new calling. She was an extraordinary
woman of faith, caring, loving, giving, guiding, and brightening the lives of
others, whether it be family, friends or strangers. Strangers became friends
very quickly due to her rapid smile, charm and contagious wonderful laugh. She
served every calling with dignity and grace and had a remarkable compassion
for others, particularly those less fortunate or infirmed in some way. During
her life she met her hero, President John F. Kennedy, several times. She was
an officer of the Women's Auxiliary of the Utah Turkey Growers Federation. She
was President of the Utah Legislative wives organization while her husband
Ernest served in the Legislature. She made scones for several Governors in her
home and also fed many hobos traveling by trains through Nephi. She was proud
of her home, built by her grandfather in 1893, and she loved showing people
(many complete strangers) through it. She served many callings in her beloved
Nephi Stake as well as Relief Society presidency during a short time living in
the Granger 3rd Ward. She was able to travel extensively with Ernest during
his business career to most states, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and Puerto Rico.
In 1978, at family insistence, they made an extensive trip that included New
Zealand, Australia, Philippines, Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Hong Kong and Hawaii.
She was extremely grateful to visit Saipan and Tinian where Ernest was
stationed for three and a half years during World War II. June was born to
loving parents, William and Emily Lunt Burton June 1, 1915, the 12th of 13
children. She is the last of a generation. She spent most of her life in Nephi
and graduated from Nephi High School. She was elected Queen of The Ute
Stampede in 1940. She worked several years at J.C. Penney on Nephi's Main
Street. She was a member of several women's book and social clubs over many
years. She helped establish the Kindergarten, served as PTA President and was
involved in the Nephi Rose Garden. She married the love of her life, Ernest
Irvin Wilson, on January 28, 1941, in the family home, and they were later
sealed for time and eternity in the Logan LDS Temple on August 5, 1965. Ernest
died May 27, 1981. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Pam) of
Taylorsville; Colleen (David) Witt of Provo; Lynn (Deborah) of Nephi; 15
grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, with one on the way. She was
preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings. She spent the past
three and a half years in Courtyard at Jamestown, an assisted living facility
in Provo, Utah. Ironically, she suffered a broken hip while trying to help
another elderly resident. This was simply typical of her entire life by doing
for others. That was her calling and symbolized her angelic devotion to
others. During her entire life she never had an enemy. The family wishes to
thank the staff at Courtyard for their care and giving, knowing many came to
love her by their service to her. Her sweet disposition was impossible to
ignore. Above all she loved and enjoyed her family with trips, reunions and
gathering of all types. To her, however, the whole world was her family with
strangers becoming friends in minutes. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 N. 100 W. Friends
may call Wed. evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 W. 300 N.
Nephi and at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in
the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Wood, Elaine Gardner
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 from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.