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Bishop, David Clayton
David Clayton Bishop 1921 ~ 2005 Our beloved father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and uncle joined his beloved wife in the arms of our
Heavenly Father on 24 February 2005. David Clayton Bishop was born 17 February
1921 in Hinckley, Utah to Don Taylor Bishop and Alice Tullis. Clayton served
honorably in the North Central States Mission and following his return to
Utah, he married his sweetheart, Mary Ethyl Meeks Bishop, in the Salt Lake
Temple on 1 March 1944. During the first four years of their marriage, Clayton
helped run the Meeks ranch in Wayne County and in 1948, the family moved to
Orem, Utah, where he was employed at Geneva Steel. Clayton worked as a first
helper in the Open Hearth and retired after 33 years of service. He was always
proud to call himself a "steel man." Clayton was truly a renaissance man. He
loved music and sang with the Mendelsohn Chorus for over 20 years. He was an
avid reader and had a thirst for knowledge. His hobbies included carpentry,
jewelry making, golf, fishing, hunting and watching BYU football and
basketball. Most of all Clayton loved people. He was humorous and caring and
there were few people whom he met that could not be tied in some way into his
family tree. Clayton served faithfully in many church callings and had a
profound love for his Savior. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Margaret
Bishop Spears, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews, all whom he loved greatly. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, March 3rd, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sharon 1st Ward Chapel, 641
South 400 East, Orem. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in
the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 No., Orem, and 9:45-10:45 a.m.
prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in East Lawn Memorial
Cemetery in Provo.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/28/2005.

Fonger, Elizabeth Evans
Elizabeth Evans Fonger "Beth" Elizabeth "Beth" Evans Fonger, age 93, passed
away February 25, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born December 14, 1911 in Hunter, a
daughter of Thomas Jones and Maud Wolstenholme Evans; she was the middle of
seven children. Married Fred Richard Fonger September 24, 1938 in Kaysville;
he died May 8, 1994. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. Beth was an active member of the LDS Church, where she served as a
temple worker at the South Jordan LDS Temple. She was a proud Democrat and
worked for many years in the Salt Lake Democratic Central Committee. Employed
by Salt Lake County to head the Indigent Burial Program. She was a member of
the Board of Directors of the Utah State Training School and Utah Mental
Retardation. Member of the DUP for many years. Beth enjoyed her work as a 4-H
teacher; cooking was one of her favorites. You could often find her sitting
out on the lawn during summer months. In earlier years, Beth was chosen Miss
Hunter and took 1st place in violin competition. In 9th grade, she was asked
to sing with her high school senior class at a special vocal competition at
the University of Utah. Survived by children, Kathleen (Jay) Christopher, West
Valley City, Richard (Shirley) Fonger, Ruth, NV, Robert (Denise) Fonger,
Murray, Floyd Fonger, Provo; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;
brother, Rawlin J Evans. One great great-grandchild is on the way. Preceded in
death by her husband; son, Fred Raymond Fonger; sisters, Inez Doxey, Reta Day,
and Murile Walk Haskel; brothers, Ed Evans and Lee Evans. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. at Hunter 3rd Ward, 3737 South 5600 West.
Friends and family may visit Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home,
4330 South Redwood Road, and Thursday at the church, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment,
Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/28/2005.

Frame, Stacie Ann Dunn
Stacie Ann Dunn Frame 7/28/1959 ~ 2/24/2005 Our Pillar of Strength Our beloved
Stacie returned home to her Heavenly Father February 24, 2005 after a long
courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gerhig's Disease). Stacie was born July 28,
1959 to Robert and Gay Dunn. She married her childhood sweetheart, Scott
Frame, August 9, 1979 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan
River Temple. Stacie is preceded in death by her father, Robert Dunn. She is
survived by her husband, Scott; daughters, Jennifer, Nicole, and Whitney; son,
Matthew; mother, Gay Dunn; sister, Shawn (Brad) Simons; brother, John
(Cessalea) Dunn; and Scott's parents, Winton and Marian Frame; and many nieces
and nephews who loved her dearly. Stacie's family was the most important thing
in her life. Stacie was very proud of her children and talked about them any
chance she got. Stacie also has many wonderful friends and touched the lives
of all who came in contact with her, even though her ability to speak was
difficult during the last few years. She has a special place in her heart for
the girls she served through her calling in Young Women's, which she held
until her passing. During Stacie's long battle with ALS she faced every day
with gratitude and thankfulness. Her radiant smile could brighten anyone's
day. She was a humble and shining example of strength, courage, and love to
everyone who knew her and a valiant daughter of God. She, along with her
smile, will be missed greatly by all who know and love her. Stacie and her
family would like to give a special thanks to Caresource, and all of their
wonderful staff, and especially Ruth Cardenas. In lieu of flowers, please make
a donation to MDA-USA/ALS in the name of Stacie Frame. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at the South Jordan Highland Stake
Center, 10227 S. 4000 West. Friends and family may call Tuesday, March 1, 2005
from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W South
Jordan Parkway; and Wednesday, March 2, 2005 from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church
prior to services. Burial will follow at Midvale City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005.

George, Carter A.
Carter A. George 1936 ~ 2005 Carter A. George, 68, passed peacefully from this
life February 25, 2005 from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
Surrounded by his loving family, he ended his 14-year struggle with the
disease with his signature courage and faith. Carter was born August 29, 1936
in Bountiful, UT to Aaron Rex George and Edith Laura Amundsen. He spent his
early years in Bountiful, then moved to Bynum, MT when he was eight. He was
one of 18 children and fondly remembered growing up on the family ranch. After
graduating from Choteau High School, he ser-ved honorably in the United States
Marine Corp, where he was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He later
graduated with a BA Degree in English from Utah State University. Carter
married his eternal sweetheart, Renate Erika Krisch, June 17, 1960 in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. They enjoyed 45 years of wonderful companionship and welcomed
seven children to their home. Their children are Daryl C. George (Diony) of
Salt Lake City, Debra G. Hunsaker (Robert) of Syracuse, David K. George
(Nancy) of Layton, Duane A. George (Aleshia) of Kennesaw, GA, Daniel R. George
(Shirley) of Novi, MI, Dennis M. George (Sarah) of Kaysville, and Demere G.
Knecht (Todd) of Winchester, VA. They were also blessed with 24 grandchildren,
who were his pride and joy. Carter spent several memorable years in the South
at the beginning of his career working as a technical writer, tutor, and life
insurance salesman in Bunswick, GA and Melbourne/ Orlando, FL. In 1975, the
family returned to Utah where Carter was a longtime resident of Kaysville and
Fruit Heights. He was a Certified Financial Planner, CLU and lifelong member
of the Million Dollar Round Table. He was a founding partner of Oxford
Financial Group, served on many professional boards and was highly respected
in his industry. He was at the "top of his game" when he was forced to retire
due to his disease. He loved helping families prepare themselves for their
inevitable future, and when it was no longer feasible to help them through his
chosen profession, he began a second "career" helping his fellowmen and
providing encouragement and assistance to other patients/families struggling
with ALS. He was a sought-after speaker, advocate for the disabled (serving on
the board of Enable Industries) and prolific writer. Carter dictated to his
computer (having no use of his limbs) several cherished books on family
history (including his own history), a guidebook to those with ALS, and
finished just days ago his last book - on dying. Carter was a faithful member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many
leadership callings including bishoprics, high councils, and stake
presidencies. He endured well, serving as a beloved Sunday School teacher for
the last several years of his life. Carter is survived by his wife, Renate;
seven children and their spouses; 24 grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Emma
Krisch, Bountiful; and brothers and sister, Don George, Shirl E. George, Keith
R. George, Calvin R. George, James L. George, Dale George, and Lois G.
Sessions. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Edith George;
father-in-law, Wilhelm Krisch; and several beloved brothers and sisters. It
was surely a glorious reunion. Carter always said that when he died, he was
going to strap on his running shoes and run right through those "pearly
gates." His wife and family would like to thank all the family members,
friends, neighbors, business associates, trusted caregivers, members of the
ALS support group and medical professionals who have been such a source of
help and strength these last several years. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, March 1, 11 a.m. at the Brookhaven LDS Chapel, 190 N. Country Lane in
Fruit Heights. Friends may call Monday, Feb. 28, from 6-8 p.m. at the
Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road, and Tues. from 9:30-10:30
a.m. at the church. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery where military honors
will be accorded. Email condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmorturay.com
Published in the Deseret News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005.

Gillespie, Genevieve McLaws Lewis
Genevieve McLaws Lewis Gillespie 1910 ~ 2005 Our dear mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother passed away peacefully February 26, 2005 in Bountiful.
Genevieve, born May 22, 1910, in Tooele, Utah to Alice Marsden and Willard
(Mack) McLaws, was a graduate of the University of Utah. She was a member of
the Delta Gamma Sorority and volunteered giving hearing tests and their
Society for the Prevention of Blindness. She taught school in Tooele and later
in the Salt Lake School District. Genevieve loved to quilt and was a
contributor to the Deseret Foundation Quilt Auction for over 10 years. At the
age of 16, she began teaching dance in Tooele and continued teaching until she
retired at the age of 75. Her greatest joy was teaching thousands of children
ballet and tap in her studio in Tooele, Grantsville and Salt Lake and her
annual recital every May. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husbands,
Eldon Ray Lewis and Kenneth Gillespie. She is survived by her sons, Brent
Eldon Lewis and Lane Mack (LaVona Seeley) Lewis, Sr.; five grandchildren, Lane
(Misty Wood) Lewis, Landon (Shelly Williams) Lewis, Lance (Bobbi Andrew)
Lewis, Lori (Kenny) Bement, Lorin Lewis; and nine great-grandchildren. She is
also survived by Kenneth Gillespie's children, Bernie (Robert) Bizzell, Hyde
(Tracy) Gillespie; and their five grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday March 2, 2005, 12 noon at Larkin
Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple where friends may call Tuesday evening from
6:30-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Wednesday Interment, will be at the
Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005.

Gunther, Ron
In Memoriam Ron Gunther It's been a year and we still don't know how to go on
without you. We miss and love you so much! Your loving wife and family
Published in the Deseret News on 2/28/2005.

Hamilton, George F.
George F. Hamilton 1925 ~ 2005 George F. Hamilton, 79, of Centerville, Utah
died at home Thursday Feb. 24, 2005 after a long illness. George was born in
1925 to the late Fred Hamilton and Florence Nichols. He grew up in Chicago and
lived in Murray and Ogden before moving to Centerville in 1977. He began his
journalistic career in Chicago, worked at Day Publications, Chicago Tribune,
Milwaukee Journal, Tri-City Herald (WA), and Ogden Standard Examiner. He was
also editor of Polaris Magazine for the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War
II. He enlisted in the US Navy at age 17 and served in the Pacific Theater in
World War II. He served for two patrols on the submarine USS Cobia (SS-245),
surviving an eight-hour depth-charge attack in May 1945. He finished high
school after the war and studied music at Roosevelt University. George enjoyed
studying genealogy and traced his family history back to the middle ages. He
adored his grandchildren; and his cats, George, Uinta, Wasatch, and Bear. He
is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda (Gammill); three sons from his fist
marriage, Gary, James and Thomas (Jeanne); seven grandchildren, Alexa,
Matthew, Ross, Erin, Terence, Ian, and Kevin. Also survived by his brothers,
Donald, Robert, Richard, and Merle. Preceded in death by his parents; sister,
Mary Bachar; and brother, James. Memorial donations may be made to Best
Friends Animal Society, Kanab, Utah, or Transverse Myelitis Assn., 10105 167th
Pl. NE , Redmond, WA 98052-3125. Funeral services Thursday March 3, 2005, in
Chicago, IL. Funeral under the direction of Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary.
Email condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 2/28/2005.

Hill, Lynn Nelson
Lynn Nelson Hill Model - Dude Our loving husband, father, grand-pa, and
brother returned to his Heavenly Father Feb. 24, 2005 after a valiant battle
with cancer. Born June 25, 1935 to Samuel Roy and Edna Fern Nelson Hill. Lynn
was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He graduated from South High School. He served
eight years in the army reserves. Lynn fulfilled an LDS mission in the Western
States Mission, and remained an active member serving the Lord in many
callings. Lynn married his eternal companion Kay Turner September 5, 1958 in
the Salt Lake Temple. He was a volunteer fireman for Murray City. Lynn retired
from the Williams Co. in security, greeting every employee by their name and
with a smile. Lynn and Kay have lived in the beautiful city of Ivins, Utah for
the past 10 years. Lynn enjoyed employment at Tuachan and was a school
crossing guard prior to his illness. Lynn and Kay served a LDS mission at the
St. George Family History Center. They loved to travel and took many vacations
with their children. Lynn enjoyed many hobbies; his model airplane collection
was admired by all who knew him. Survived by his wife, Kay; children, Deanne
(Paul) Freeman, Victor Lynn (Anna), Timothy (Erica), Kaelynne (Jim) Hayes, and
Melissa Salamah; also brother, Dean (Jean) Hill; sisters, Lorna (Martin)
Burnett, Annette (Paul) Hill-Onstott. Lynn was the proud grandfather of 14
loving grandchildren and 11 beautiful great-grand-children. Preceded in death
by parents; and brother, David. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday,
March 1, 2005 at the Taylorsville 13th Ward, 1495 West Tamarack Rd. (4565 So).
Friends and family may call Monday, February 28th from 6-8 p.m. at
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. Murray, UT, and also one hour prior
to services at the church. Interment, Murray City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005.

Nibley, Hugh W.
Hugh W. Nibley 1910 ~ 2005 Hugh Winder Nibley passed away 24 February 2005 in
his Provo home of causes incident to old age. He was 94 years old. Brother
Nibley was born 27 March 1910 in Portland, Oregon to Alexander and Agnes Sloan
Nibley. He attended public schools in Portland, Medford, and Los Angeles,
where he excelled in school and gained a life-long love of nature, art,
astronomy, drama, and literature. Upon graduation from high school, 17 year
old Hugh served a three year mission for the LDS Church to Germany. He later
served a short-term mission to the Northern States. He earned his bachelors
degree in History at UCLA in 1934, graduating summa cum laude, and his PhD at
Berkeley in 1938. As a college student he belonged to the national honor
society Phi Beta Kappa. Prior to the U.S. entering World War II, he taught at
the consortium of colleges at Claremont, California. In 1942, he joined the
Army, where he served in military intelligence. Attached to the 101st Airborne
Division, he landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, fought in Holland during Operation
Market-Garden, and was mapping German forces when the breakout occurred at
Bastogne. Following the war, he married Phyllis Ann Draper 18 September 1946
in the Salt Lake Temple. Dr. Nibley began his teaching career that fall at
Brigham Young University, where he taught history, languages, and religion. He
became best known for his writings on LDS scripture which were published in
Church magazines almost monthly throughout the next three decades, as well as
his numerous lectures and books. His book An Approach to the Book of Mormon
was used as a lesson manual for the LDS Church in 1957. He officially retired
from BYU in 1975, but continued teaching until 1994. Dr. Nibley's legacy at
BYU is substantial. In addition to teaching a wide variety of subjects,
publishing numerous articles in both academic and LDS journals, and delivering
lectures throughout the country, he helped the library acquire an extensive
religious studies collection. In 1973 he was called to serve as the first
director of the newly created Institute for Ancient Studies. In 2001, the
Ancient Studies reading room at BYU was named in his honor. He received
numerous awards, among them the David O. McKay Humanities Award in 1971,
Professor of the Year in 1973, Distinguished Service Award in 1979, the
Exemplary Manhood Award in 1991, and an honorary doctorate from BYU in 1983.
The Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, which is being published by FARMS, has
reached 15 volumes. He inspired an entire generation of Mormon scholars, and
touched the lives of thousands of people throughout the world. Until his
health declined, Brother Nibley served faithfully in the Provo 9th Ward as a
Sunday School teacher and home teacher. He was preceded in death by brothers,
Phillip Gordon, Fred Richard, and Alexander Sloan. He is survived by his
brother, Reid Nibley (Nona) of Provo; sister, Barbara Nibley Richards (Lynn)
of Pleasant Grove; wife, Phyllis Draper Nibley; eight children, Paul Sloan
Nibley (Bronia) of Provo; Christina Nibley Mincek (Zdravko) of Ponte Vedra
Beach, Florida; Thomas Hugh Nibley of Provo; Michael Draper Nibley (Sandy) of
Washington, DC; Charles Alexander Nibley (Junalee) of Salt Lake City; Rebecca
Nibley of Eagle Mountain; Martha Nibley Beck of Phoenix; and Zina Nibley
Petersen (Boyd) of Provo; 24 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Provo
Tabernacle, 90 South University Ave., Provo. Friends may call at the Walker
Mortuary, 85 East 300 South, Provo Tuesday 6-9 p.m. or Wednesday from 11
a.m.-12 noon. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Family
condolences may be sent to www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com In lieu of flowers,
family members have asked that donations be made in honor of Hugh Nibley to
the C.W. Nibley Scholarship Fund at BYU to support students of Scottish
descent.
Published in the Deseret News on 2/28/2005.

Robinson, Timothy
Timothy Robinson 1971 ~ 2005 SYRACUSE, UT - Tim Robinson, age 33, husband,
father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Friday, February 25, 2005,
while snowmobiling with his brother and friends. It is believed he suffered a
massive heart attack. Oldest son of F. Greg and Julie R. Robinson, Tim was
born in Logan, Utah July 28, 1971. Tim excelled in athletics and sports of all
kinds and was a member of the1988 Logan High State Championship Football Team.
He was also a member of the Aggie Cheerleading Squad while attending Utah
State University. Tim served an LDS Mission to Portland, Oregon from
1990-1992. Through his service to others, he gained a testimony of the Lord,
Jesus Christ, which held firm throughout his life. On September 1, 1994 Tim
was married to Megan Pixton in the Logan LDS Temple. He loved spending time
with his wife and children, and was actively involved in their lives. He
couldn't have been a more loving and attentive husband and father. Tim loved
people, and excelled in various sales positions. He had a talent with
photography, technology, and website development, and enjoyed his business
travels throughout the country. He is survived by his wife, Megan (Syracuse);
children, Jaxon (7), Dylan (6), Abigail (3), and their 4th child on the way.
Also survived by parents, Greg and Julie Robinson (Providence); siblings,
Scott (Julie Lynn) of West Jordan, Bradley (Jennifer) of Heber City, Melissa
(Cody Petersen) of Salt Lake City, Doug (Krista) of Cedar Hills; 22 nieces and
nephews; grandparents, Charles and Wanda Morzelewski (Sandy), Helen Robinson
(Richmond). Preceded in death by his grandfather, Jed Robinson. Funeral
services will be held Wed-nesday, March 2, at 1 p.m. in the Providence 6th
Ward chapel (355 Canyon Road, Providence). A viewing is scheduled for Tuesday
evening, March 1, from 6-8 p.m. at the Allen Hall Mortuary (34 East Center
Street, Logan). Prior to the services, a viewing will be held at the church,
11 a.m. Interment will be at the Richmond City Cemetery. Family condolences
may be sent to mortuaryobits@yahoo.com Please put Timothy Robinson as the
subject.
Published in the Deseret News from 2/27/2005 - 2/28/2005.