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Arnold, Maddisyn Maree
Maddisyn Maree Arnold "Our Little Angel"  On December 29, 2004, after having
completed her earthly mission, our little angel was called back home to her
Heavenly Father's care. Although she was only with us for a short time, she
impacted the lives of all who knew her. Maddisyn was born on December 22, 2004
in Salt Lake City to Mindy and Scott Arnold. She is survived by her
grandparents, Tom and Lollie Arnold and Ken and Karen Harrington, as well as
many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her very much. She was preceded in
death by her great grandmas, her great grandpa, and other loved ones who we
know will care for her until that glorious day that she is reunited with her
parents. A special thank you to all the staff at LDS Hospital's MFM and NICU
as well as Primary Children's Medical Center NICU, for all the wonderful love
and care they provided to her during her earthly journey. A special thanks to
Dr. M. Sean Esplin and Maddisyn's favorite nurse, Natalie. Thank you, Natalie,
for taking the time to make sure Maddisyn had pretty bows in her hair every
day. A gathering for family and friends will take place on Monday, January 3,
2005, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the McDougal Funeral Home at 4330 South
Redwood Road, followed by a graveside service 12:30 p.m. at West Jordan City
Cemetery, 7800 South 1300 West. "Maddisyn, we love you and will miss you
everyday that you are gone from us, but we look forward to the day that we
will be reunited with our baby girl. Thank you, Madidsyn, for the love that
you brought into our lives. We will always cherish the special little moments
that we had with you. You truly are a valiant daughter of our Heavenly Father.
And although we wanted you here with us, we know that there is a greater plan
and mission for you in Heaven. We love you Maddie Girl." Love eternally, Mom
and Dad.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

Bell, James Franklin
James Franklin Bell 1916 ~ 2004  MONROE, UTAH   James Franklin Bell, 88,
passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved companion of 58 years,
surrounded by family at his home on the evening of Dec 28, 2004.He was born
March 30, 1916 in Garfield, Mahoning County, Ohio, the son of Lee Cleveland
Bell and Charlotte Belle Moulin Bell. He graduated from Alliance High School
(Alliance, Ohio) in 1935. He served in the 3 Cs (Civilian Conservation Corps)
in Vernal, Utah. He served in World War II as a fire crewman in England in the
USAAC (U.S. Army Air Corps) and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He
married Majorie Jean Faulkner "June"on September 28, 1946 and was a devoted
husband and father. He worked for 32 years as a Shipping Clerk for the Crane
Company in Alliance, Ohio. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints in 1970 and served in many church callings. After retirement he and his
wife moved to North Salt Lake, Utah. They resided a short time in San
Bernardino, California and finally settled in Monroe, Utah. He is survived by
his wife June, of Monroe; children Beverly Jane Bennett of Boise, Idaho; Diane
Kaye Norton of Monroe; and Kevin Scott Bell of Salt Lake City; three sisters,
Edith, Nadine, and Norma of Alliance, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 12
great-grand-children. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister,
Wilda, and brothers Glen and Ray. Funeral services will be held on Monday,
January 3, 2005, at 1:00 p.m.. in the Monroe LDS 5th Ward Chapel, 140 South
Main, Monroe, Utah. Friends and family may call at the ward chapel in Monroe
on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Monroe Cemetery,
with Military Rites by the Monroe American Legion Post #37. Funeral directors,
Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield, Utah. Online guestbook
www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

Berger, Alisa Anne
Alisa Anne Berger 1979 ~ 2004  Our precious daughter and sister returned home
to her Father in Heaven, Dec. 28, 2004 after a courageous struggle with health
complications stemming from kidney failure. She was born May 25, 1979, and
from the beginning, she danced her way into our hearts.  Survived by her
father Chris Berger, mother Debbie Larsen, brother Tony Berger, sisters, Angie
Hasna and Amber (Craig) Lowe, niece and nephew Savana and Brady Lowe,
grandparents, Faye Berger and Glade and Marlene Larsen and many uncles, and
aunts and cousins. Alisa will be deeply missed and always remembered for her
sweet and fun loving spirit. She has been a ray of bright sunshine in our
lives. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at
South Cottonwood 3rd Ward, 981 East 5600 South. Friends and family may call
Sunday at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
and Monday 9:45   10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Holladay Memorial
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Burleson, Dr. Fred
Dr. Fred Burleson 1927 ~2004  Dr. Fred Burleson passed away December 27, 2004
after a lengthy illness in Waldport Oregon. He was born Oral Fred Burleson,
the only child of Oral Franklin Burleson and Elsie Mae Hopwood on January 18,
1927 in Waco, Texas.Fred was a man of service his entire life. As a young man,
he served his country in the United States Submarines in World War II. Later,
he became a Los Angeles City Fireman and retired after 26 years of service in
1979. He was the Battalion Chief in the Operations Control Department in
downtown Los Angeles at the time of his retirement. Retiring did not stop
Fred, and he returned to school and completed his PhD with Donsbach University
in Nutrition. Fred used that knowledge and continued his education in other
health related areas so that he could help his family and friends. He enjoyed
helping people feel good and doing good for others his entire life. On August
27, 1977 he married his sweetheart Myrna in Ventura California. They moved to
Utah and a short time later he joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. In 1991, Myrna and Fred were sealed together on their anniversary in
the St. George Temple. Fred served in many callings in the Church and his
favorite was home teaching. He believed that being a home teacher was his most
important responsibility. After living in Orem, Utah for many years, Fred took
his Myrnie and moved to the Oregon coast making Waldport, Oregon their home.
He loved serving the members of the Waldport Branch and served as their Branch
President before his health made it hard for him to fulfill his
responsibilities. His Myrnie has courageously and lovingly cared for him
during his battle with cancer and his suffering of many strokes these last few
years before his passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. We love you,
our Dad, Grandpa Freddie and our Grandpa Fireman!! Fred is survived by his
wife Myrna, his children and step-children: Dennis Burleson, Las Vegas; Carol
Williams (Warren), Ogden; Krysti Gouett, Lake Forest, CA; Neil Gouett
(Laurie), Thousand Oaks, CA; and Susan Burleson, Salt Lake City, along with
many grandchildren and great-grand-children. Preceding him in death are his
parents and one grandson. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,
January 4, 2005 at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center Street in Provo, Utah. Family
and friends may call at the mortuary Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. Interment
will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Fred knew of all the hardship in the world
today, and so in lieu of flowers we know he would want us to ask you to make a
donation to the Church's Humanitarian Fund, the Perpetual Education Fund or to
your favorite charity.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

Coons, Edmond Dae
Edmond Dae Coons 1916 ~ 2004  ST. GEORGE - Edmond Dae Coons, age 88 passed
away in St. George, Utah on December 28, 2004. Dae was born April 24, 1916, in
Richfield,Utah . He was the oldest child of John Edmond and Reba Howarth
Coons. Dae served in the army during World War II. Hemarried Olive Stewart on
Oct. 11, 1947 in Fairview, Utah. Later, their marriage was solemnized in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple.Dae and Olive lived in Roy, Utah, for 28 years. Dae was
an active member of the Roy Lions Club and served as District Governor. He
served as City Councilman in Roy. As an active member of the LDS Chruch, he
and his wife Olive, served as missionaries in the Australia Adelaide Mission
and the New Hampshire Manchester Mission. He was a strong example to his four
children, 20 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Dae and Olive moved
to St. George in 1985.  Dae is survived by his wife Olive of 57 years and
children: Daenette (Michael) More - Cheyenne, Wyoming, Edmond E. (Sylvia)
Coons - Salt Lake City, Jodene (Jay) Meldrum - Jenks, Oklahoma, and Tracee
(Felix) Gallegos - Salt Lake City; sister Ila Coons Lyon - Beaverton, Oregon,
brother Daniel D. (Georgia) Coons - Salt Lake City. Dae was preceded in death
by his parents, sister Betty Coons Hansen and great granddaughter Ashlynn
Meldrum. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at
the Snow Canyon LDS 6th Ward Chapel, 1610 Dixie Downs Rd. A visitation will be
held Monday, January 3, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the chapel.
Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction of
Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through Metcalf's
website atwww .metcalfmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

Gourley, George Amasa
George Amasa Gourley 7/14/12 ~ 12/29/04  George Amasa Gourley, age 92, passed
away December 29, 2004.  George was born in Provo, Utah, to David and Dora
West Gourley. He was a well-known athlete in pole vaulting and high jump, who
set many State and Rocky Mt. conference records at Pleasant Grove High School
and Brigham Young University. While attending BYU, he worked summers as an
American Fork Canyon ForestRanger . During World War II he worked at Geneva
Steel and Remington Arms, where he earned a Journey-man Machinist rating. He
had great respect and affection for animals, and, lucky were the ones for whom
he cared. He also loved the mountains and was a great sportsman. George's
teaching career, as an educator and coach, spanned 40 years at Olympus Jr. and
Sr. High Schools-where he encouraged and influenced numerous students. During
18 of those years he spent his summers driving charter tour busses throughout
the US and Canada. George was a High Priest in the LDS Church where he held
many leadership positions working with youth. He lived in Holladay, UT, for 32
years and moved to West Jordan, Utah in 1968. He married Adena Nell Swenson on
July 14, 1933 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He loved his family and extended
family, and was the proud father of three sons. George was preceded in death
by his parents; eight siblings; one son, George Lincoln; one
great-granddaughter, Kennedy King. He is survived by his wife, Adena Nell;
sons, Michael H. (Mary), West Jordan; Jerome G. (Judy), Midvale; eight
grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; foster daughter, Phyllis Slivers
Gamble, Midvale, and her eight children and 14 grandchildren; sisters, June
(Lynn) Searle, Provo; Fawn (Reed) Burnett, American Fork; brother, Ernest
Gourley, Midvale. Funeral services Monday, January 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in
the Mountain View 10th LDS Ward Chapel, 8435 South 2700 West. Friends may call
at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Sunday 5-7 p.m. or Monday at the church from
9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Johnson, Eva Joy
Eva Joy Johnson 1924 ~ 2004 "Truly a Joy"  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH   Our much
loved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend,
returned home on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2004. Mompassed away in her home embraced
in love and surrounded by her family. Mom was born Feb 24, 1924 in Aurora,
Utah to William Leslie Thompson and Eva Merinda Stephenson. In 1940, mom moved
with her parents to Provo, Utah where she became a student at Brigham Young
University and met the love of her life. On Sept 16, 1946, she married Einar
H. Johnson, Jr. in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. Mom went on
to graduate from BYU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.
Mom later taught school and coached various teams in Lowel, Oregon while dad
attended Architectural School. After moving to Salt Lake City in 1953, mom
worked along side dad in the construction of their current home, a home that
has always been filled with love and encouragement for all who entered. Mom
was a faithful member of the LDS church, serving in numerous callings. Mom
especially loved singing with Ward and Stake choirs. Music was an important
part of mom's life. Mom was a member of the Women's Architectural League and
enjoyed the close association of her neighborhood club. For mom, family was
everything, and her children and grandchildren were loved unconditionally.
Their needs were always met before her own. Mom's smile was contagious and her
compassion endless. Mom never traveled solo, but was constantly surrounded by
family. Everyone loved to be where Mom was and she found every reason to
celebrate and bring us all together. Joy is survived by her husband, Einar H.
Johnson, Jr., her five children: Jaynann (Jay) Charlesworth, Nannette (Ron)
Reber, Einar Douglas (Cindy) Johnson, Carolyn (Keith) Robinson and Jennifer
(Blake) Howell. 14 grandchildren and 1.5 great- grandchildren; brothers;
Daniel (Rae), Alma (Aldena) and Paul (Marba) Thompson and sisters Elaine
Nielsen and Rose (Francis) Winkel. Preceded in death by her parents, brother
Homer (Lillian) Thompson and sister Edith (Kendrick) Harward. Services and a
celebration of Mom's life will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. at the Mount Olympus 7th Ward, 4407 South Fortuna Way (3600 East).
Friends may call Monday evening, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Holbrook
Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the church on Tuesday from 9:45 a.m. to
10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Please send condolences to the family atwww .holbrookmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Kent, Cloy P.
Cloy P. Kent 1917 ~ 2004  The world lost a noble woman of faith, talent and
heart on December 31, 2004, when Cloy Paulson Kent of Bountiful, Utah passed
away at her home. She leaves behind a legacy of great achievement and loving
connections to family and friends.  Cloy was born to Andrew J. Paulson and
Chloe Dack Parrish on September 26, 1917 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She
descended from Mormon pioneers, among whom were Samuel and Joel Parrish,
settlers of Centerville. Cloy is survived by her husband, James A. Kent
(originally of Iowa City), six children, 20 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Jim and Cloy were the proud parents of seven children;
Janet Kent of Boise, Idaho; Susan (Larry) Witkowski of North Salt Lake, Utah;
Robert (Deidre) Kent of Bellingham, Washington; Patricia (Grover) Marsh of
Centerville, Utah; John (Janice) Kent of Woodland Hills, Utah; David (Carol)
Kent of Boise, Idaho; and Elizabeth Kent who died shortly after birth. Cloy
found the love of her life, James Alfred Kent, when he came to work in the
Eastman Kodak store in Salt Lake City. They were married in 1942, after the
war they settled in Iowa City, Iowa and stayed 40 years. In 1985 after Jim's
retirement from the University of Iowa they moved to Bountiful, Utah. Cloy was
blessed with tremendous artistic talent, which was apparent early in her life.
She studied with top photographers in Salt Lake City and New York City. She
studied the art of the Great Masters, and then applied their techniques in her
own work with highly effective results. During her years in Iowa City and
Bountiful, she painted hundreds of portraits, most notably leaders of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Thomas S. Monson,
Joseph B. Wirthlin, Jeffrey R. Holland and Barbara Smith. Her most famous
portrait was of Sister Mary Catherine McAuley founder of Mercy Hospitals
worldwide. Her career leaves behind a rich legacy for many families,
universities and organizations throughout the world. Cloy continued to paint
up until the last week of her life. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m.,
Monday January 3, 2005 at the Bountiful Woodland Hills Ward Chapel, 640 S. 750
E. Friends may call Sunday Jan. 2, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at the Lindquist's
Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Monday 9:45   10:45 a.m. prior to
services at the church. Interment Centerville City Cemetery. e-mail
condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

McArthur, Merle
Merle McArthur 1917 ~ 2004  Merle Wallace McArthur, age 87, died Dec 30, 2004
at her home, in St. George, UT, surrounded by her loved ones. She fought a
long and valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease.  She was born Sept 29, 1917,
in St. George, Utah, to Charles Clifford and Sarah Ann Miles Wallace. She
lived in LaVerkin, Utah, until the age of 17, and then moved to Hurricane,
Utah, to live with her sister while finishing High School. She moved to St.
George and attended Dixie College.  Merle married Andrew O. McArthur on her
birthday, September 29, 1938, in the St. George LDS Temple. They spent 66
wonderful years together. Merle was a master cake decorator for weddings and
special occasions; including cakes for Rhonda Flemming, Susan Hayward, John
Wayne and other movie stars.  Merle was an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings including
Relief Society President, counselor and teacher, Sunday School Coordinator and
others. She served alongside Andrew in the St. George Temple Presidency for
six years.  Merle loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
very much. They were the light of her life. She enjoyed playing the
piano,singing in a trio and sharing her musical talents. She was kind,
generous, loving, full of charity and without guile. Merle is survived by her
husband, three children: Marilyn Smith (Paul), Murray, Utah; James A.
(Denise), St. George; Daniel C. (Julie), St. George. She has 19 grandchildren
and 33 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth
Wallace (Bud) Kelly, Pasadena, California, and a brother, Keith Wallace, Salt
Lake City, Utah. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Merle Sarah,
sisters Roma Stout and Paralee Cox, and brothers Leon Wallace and Miles
Wallace.  Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
in the St. George LDS 8th Ward Chapel, 166 South Main Street, St. George,
Utah. Viewings will be held Sunday, January 2, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Metcalf
Mortuary and Monday, January 3, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the
chapel. Interment will be in the St. George City Cemetery under the direction
of Metcalf Mortuary (435-673-4221). Condolences may be sent through Metcalf's
website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

McMillan, Lucille Clift
Lucille Clift McMillan 1921 ~ 2004  HEBER CITY - Lucille McMillan, age 83,
passed away early Thursday morning, December 30, 2004, in Heber City, Utah. 
She was born February 20, 1921, in Heber City to George Alexander and Sarah
Myrtle Giles Clift, Jr. Married Harry Carl McMillan October 28, 1940, in
Coalville, Utah, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Lucille worked
for 28 years with Mountain Bell and Qwest telephone companies. She enjoyed her
flower gardens and her service time in the Relief Society of the LDS Church.
She is survived by two sons: Karl of Heber City, Kevin (Joann) of Ft. Worth,
TX; four grandchildren: Karli, Jana, Anndrea, Maegan; three
great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Bill Clift and Bert Clift. She is
preceded in death by her husband, and two brothers, Victor and Roy. Funeral
services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005, 11:00 a.m. in the Heber LDS 7th
Ward, 244 East 400 South, Heber City. Friends may call on Sunday from 6:00 -
8:00 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City, and
on Monday from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the LDS Church.
Interment will be in the Heber City Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be
sent to the family at: olpinhoopesfh@aol.com (Please include the family name
in the email.)
Published in the Deseret News from 12/31/2004 - 1/2/2005.

Moon, Jennie Elizabeth
Jennie Elizabeth Moon 1913 ~ 2004  Jennie Elizabeth Moon, age 91, died Dec.
30, 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born August 13, 1913 in Vernal, Utah,
daughter of Walter and Edna Bowthorpe Simper. Married Marion L. Moon December
1, 1933 in Jensen, Utah; he preceded her in death October 3, 1956. She was an
active member of the LDS Church and served in many positions. Survived by
children, Marlin (Lorna) Moon, Midvale; Kenneth (Ora) Moon, Sandy; Carma (Jed)
Burton, West Valley City; daughter-in-law, Ann Moon, Jensen, UT; ten
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Verna (Charles) Cardwell, Salt
Lake City; Devear Porter, Morgan, UT. Also preceded in death by sons, Lyman
and Larry; two brothers and one sister. Graveside services will be held
Tuesday, January 4, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Jensen Cemetery, Jensen, Utah. A
viewing will be held Sunday, 5-7:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South
Redwood Road.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

Mulford, Wels
Wels Mulford 1925 ~ 2004  HANKSVILLE, UT - Wels Walter Mulford, 79, died
December 24, 2004 in Fruit Heights, Utah. He was born July 18, 1925 in Torrey,
Utah, to James Walter and Dorothy Heaps Mulford. He married Wynona Nye Mecham,
April 3, 1954 in Richfield, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti
LDS Temple. She died December 2, 2003.Wels served in the US Navy during World
War II and was an active member of the LDS Church. He was known for his wit,
honesty and his devotion to his wife, Wynona.  Survived by his children:
Burdell (Jayne) Mulford, Fruit Heights; Carol (Don) Albrecht, Bryan, Texas;
Mark (Deceased) Tamara Mulford, Santa Clara; Deborah (Randy) Crowther, Hyde
Park; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister and brother: Wyla
(Lloyd, deceased) Rymer, American Fork; Jim (Julie) Mulford, West Valley City.
Preceded in death by a brother, Ward; three sisters: Zelma, LaDellan and
Martha Mulford.  Funeral services will be Monday, January 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.
in the Hanksville Ward Chapel. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer
Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Sunday evening, 6 to 8 p.m. and at the
chapel in Hanksville, Monday, 11:00 to 12:30. Burial with military honors by
the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 will be in the Hanksville Cemetery.
On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Perschon, Joseph Arthur
Joseph Arthur Perschon 9/20/21 ~ 12/28/04  Joseph Arthur Perschon passed away
peacefully on December 28, 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joseph was born on
September 20, 1921 to William Franz and Johanna Elise Bucholz Perschon. On May
24, 1948 Joseph married Dareth Wilkes in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple.  Joe was
a 1939 graduate of South High School, and attended The University of Utah.  In
1940 he was called to serve a mission in Brazil for the LDS Church, but do to
visa issues during the war, he ended up spending his time in the Southern
States Mission.  Within a few months after his return from his mission, Joe
went into service for his country, and fought during World War II in the 10th
Mountain Division where he was awarded two Bronze Stars for heroic achievement
during action in Italy. He retired after 35 years as a Sales Representative
for Permacel /Avery Tape Company where he covered much of the Intermountain
States Territory. As a member of the LDS Church he served in several
positions, including twice in the bishopric, scouting, and several teaching
positions, Joe's life was centered in a love for family, home, and church. His
best times were those spent with family members at his home at Bear Lake,
which he considered his heaven on earth.  He had many hobbies including:
carpentry, motorcycle riding, skiing, golf, reading and any project at Bear
Lake that involved riding his tractor. His children and grandchildren will
remember him as a selfless, caring, and the often humorous man, that was
always ready and willing to help them out in anyway he could. He will be
missed by his wife, Dareth; son, Jeffrey (Linda) Perschon, daughter, Julie
(Alan) Peterson; grandchildren, Chris (Annie) Peterson, Heather (Mark) Nickel,
Alisa Peterson, Justin Peterson and Joseph Perschon; great grandchildren Tyler
Peterson, and Ryan Peterson; brothers and sisters, Ruth (Ted)
Taggart(deceased), Margaret (Steve) Howells(deceased), William Perschon
(deceased), Grace Corbett (Mack, deceased), Madeline Thompson (Calude,
deceased), Charles (Sally) Perschon, Josie Christensen (Elmo, deceased), Edith
(Bill) Sanders.  Funeral services for Joseph will be held on Monday, January
3, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Salt Lake Holladay North Stake Center, 4395 South
Albright Drive (2145 East). Friends may call Sunday evening, from 6:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m., at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the Church
on Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Interment: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Utah. Funeral Directors: The
Holbrook Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Price, Thomas J.
Lt. Col. Thomas J Price (retired) 1922 ~ 2004  OGDEN   Lt. Col Thomas J Price,
82, died Thursday, December 30, 2004 of causes incident to age.Tom was born
February 18, 1922 in Almy, Wyoming, a son of Ezra Luther and Alzina Tingey
Price. He was reared and educated in Evanston, Wyoming and graduated from high
school in 1940. Tom went to flight school then attended Montana State
University in Bozeman, Montana for two years, and later received his Bachelor
of Science degree from the University of Tennessee in 1963. On June 27, 1942,
Thomas married Buena Colleen Johnson in Coleman, Texas. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was a High Priest and served in
many capacities. Thomas was a pilot for the United States Air Force from 1942
to 1974, and served his country proudly during World War II, Korea and
Vietnam. He was stationed at various locations around the world including:
India and China, Japan and Korea, Moses Lake, Washington; Greenville, South
Carolina; Knoxville, Tennesse; Los Angeles and Fort Ord, California; Vicenza,
Italy; Vandenburg A.F.B., California as a Squadron Commander, and then retired
in Ogden for the past 18 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club, the NRA,
was a Real Estate Appraiser, and member of the Center for Constitutional
Studies. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America, Residential Chairperson
for the Weber County American Heart Association, and was the second man to fly
the Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic Ocean (inside his C-124
Globemaster while assisting in the making of the movie "The Spirit of St.
Louis"). Thomas enjoyed his lifelong courtship of his sweetheart and wife,
Buena. He also enjoyed flying, bee keeping, golfing, fly fishing, hunting,
story telling, reading and harmonica playing. Surviving are his wife and
sweetheart, Buena, of Ogden; four sons, Gary Allan (Marty) Price, Sandy, UT;
Thomas Michael (Vanna) Price, West Jordan, UT; Keith Wesley Price, Ogden;
Steven Brent (Janette) Price, Clinton; 16 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Reta (Bob) Parmley, St.
Louis, MO; and Ruth (Smitty) Smith, Mariposa, CA. Preceding him in death were
his parents, brother Wesley, and sisters Annie and Bernice. Funeral services
will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington
Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park,
4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com

Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

Sant, Loann
Loann Sant 1941 ~ 2004  Loann Sant, age 63, passed away Dec. 28, 2004 in Salt
Lake City, UT. Loann was born in Logan, UT on May 8, 1941, the daughter of
Anna May Williamson and Kenneth Lloyd Sant. Loann graduated from Preston High
School and attended LDS Business College. She was employed as a Key Punch
Operator when computers were first used. She worked for BLM in Colorado,
California, Nevada, Wyoming, and Alaska. Loann loved to travel and enjoyed
hiking, candy-making, crafts and scrapbooking. Loann was a member of the LDS
Church and served in the North Scottish Mission in 1964-65. She is survived by
her brother, Lloyd Sant; sisters Hazel (Norman) Sparks, Elaine Sant, and Linda
Sant. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Lyle; sister Una.
Graveside services for Loann will be held on Monday January 3, 2004 at 1:00
p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 1750 East 3300 South. Friends may call on
Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251
South 2300 East. Please send condolences to the family at
www.holbrookmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Shortt, Mildred Lucile
Mildred Lucile Shortt 1906 ~ 2004  Mildred Lucile Warren Wignall Shortt died
December 30, 2004 in Payson, Utah at the age of 98.  She was born in Salem, UT
on May 27, 1906 to John R. and Hannah Davis Warren. She married Mark Elias
Wignall in Ely, NV in 1924; it was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. From this union came four children; Deon Elias Wignall, Orpha Wignall
Hanks, LaMark Jay Wignall and Mildred Dorcas Wignall Long. At 23 years of age,
her husband was tragically struck by lightening leaving her with two small
children and expecting their third.  In 1945 she married John A. Shortt in
Provo, UT. To this union was born Joan Shortt Evans and John Warren Shortt.
Her husband John died in 1991.  She was also preceded in death by son, Deon;
daughter, Orpha W. Hanks; two grandsons; five brothers, one sister and her
loving parents.  She loved the Gospel and worked many years in the Salt Lake
Temple. She will always be remembered for her birthday cards, quilts and
booties.  Survived by LaMark Jay Wignall (Cleo), Payson; Mildred Dorcas Long
(John), Salt Lake City; Joan S. Evans (Scott), Sandy; John W. Shortt
(Melanie), Sandy, and a great posterity of grandchildren.  Funeral Services
will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cannon 4th Ward,
1301 South 1200 West, Salt Lake City. The family will receive friends at a
viewing on Sunday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home,
4335 West 4100 South, and one hour prior to the Service at the Ward.
Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Her goal was to live to be100 years old. 
YOU ALMOST MADE IT MOM!
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.

Soffe, Vaughn C.
Vaughn C. Soffe 1913 ~ 2004  Vaughn Carvel Soffe, 91, passed away Monday,
December 27, 2004 at his home in Murray surrounded by his family.  Born May 8,
1913 in South Jordan, Utah to William Royal and Lucy Ann Stocking Soffe.
Married Mary Jenkins in Murray, Utah, later solemnized in the Salt Lake
Temple. Graduated from Jordan High School and attended Utah State University,
where he was involved in athletics. Vaughn was the former owner and president
of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary; a Funeral Director since 1938. He served as Mayor
of Murray City for seven years. He was past president of the Murray Kiwanis
Club, the Murray Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Utah Funeral Directors
Association. He was a member of the Cottonwood Hospital Board of Directors for
many years. He was also Charter President of the Murray Jaycees, a past member
of the Salt Lake County Volunteer Fire Dept., member of the Board of Directors
of Sentinel Security Life Insurance Co., Chairman of the Salt Lake County Fair
Parade for five years, and president of the Utah League of Cities and Towns.
Vaughn was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
serving in numerous callings including Bishopric, Bishop, Scouting programs,
and was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. With his wife, he served
three missions for the Church. Survived by his wife Mary of 68 years; children
Carol Ann (Tom) Bartlett, Jaren (LaRose) Soffe, Gregg Soffe; 17 grandchildren;
41 great-grandchildren; sister Shirla Holt; brother Carlos (Gloria) Soffe.
Preceded in death by son Jon Arvil, two sisters and four brothers. Funeral
services will be held Monday, January 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray 3rd
Ward, 160 E. 4600 S. Friends and family may call Sunday, January 2, 2004 from
5-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., and Monday from
9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment Murray City Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Humanitarian Center, 50
E. North Temple, 7th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84150. Online video tribute at
www.jenkins-soffe.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/30/2004 - 1/1/2005.

Tillotson, Lou Sorensen
Lou Sorensen Tillotson 8/30/23 ~ 12/29/04  Lou Sorensen Tillotson passed away
Dec. 29, 2004 due to a life well lived.  Lou was born Aug. 30, 1923 in Spanish
Fork, UT to Emeline Louise Monk and Arlando Peter Sorensen. She loved working
and enjoyed many careers from being an airline stewardess, executive secretary
for a Salt Lake County Commissioner, sales woman, and actress. She served as
the secretary of the Fire Civil Service Commission of the Salt Lake County
Fire Department for many years, a job she truly enjoyed. Her life revolved
around her son Brad and her six grandchildren. She touched many lives and will
be greatly missed. Lou is survived by her son Brad (Linda) Tillotson,
grandchildren Timothy (Jennilyn) Tillotson, Charity (Alan) Goodfellow, Rachel,
Sariah, Esther, Benjamin Tillotson; two great-grand-daughters; sister Barbara
(Lhomond) Jones and many nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband Leonard;
siblings Jean Bench, Norris Sorensen, and Blair Sorensen. Funeral Services
will be held Monday Jan. 3, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Woods Cross 5th ward, 2064
S. 800 W. Woods Cross, UT. Viewing will be held at the church, Sun. Jan. 2,
2005, 6-8 p.m. and Mon. 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Services under the
direction of Independent Funeral Service of Bountiful.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Victor, W. Nolan
W. Nolan Victor 1923 ~ 2004  W. Nolan Victor, Twin Falls, ID., passed away
peacefully on Tuesday morning, Dec. 21, 2004. He was in his real estate office
of 47 years (Ace Realty), where he collapsed at his desk of an apparent heart
attack. He was born on Aug. 14, 1923, to Laura Mae Cranney and George Victor
in Brigham City, Utah, the third of their five children; sister, Rita
Richardson (Ric), St. George, Utah; and brothers, Paul Victor (Ruby), Twin
Falls, ID; Duane Victor (Alene) Bellevue, WA; and Roger Victor (Marilyn)
Bellevue, WA.He married Ruby Christensen of Logan, Utah on July 3, 1943, in
Oklahoma City, OK; and they were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. Married
for 61 years, they have three children, Mike Victor (Sue), Bliss, ID; Janis
Rasmussen (Ward), Sandy, UT; and Steve Victor (Sally), Twin Falls, ID. He
leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 24 great-grand-children. He was preceded in
death by his parents. He served in the Navy during World War II, graduating
first in his class of 200 as an airplane mechanic. He and Ruby moved to the
Magic Valley in 1948 where they owned and operated several businesses. He has
been a prominent builder, businessman and realtor for the past 50 years,
owning and operating Ace Realty. Nolan was a true conservative and loyal
patriot who ran on the Independent ticket for Idaho State Governor in 1974. He
was very active in the American Independent Party and served as Idaho's
chairman for eight years. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a Bishop and many other positions.
Blessed with a very loving, positive, quick-witted, hard-working, motivated
personality, he accomplished many wonderful things during his lifetime! He
will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and friends! Funeral Services were
held Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004 in Twin Falls, ID. Interment at Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Twin Falls, ID.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Wetzel, Dick Davis
Dick Davis Wetzel 1922 ~ 2004  On December 27, 2004, Dr. Dick made his final
house call, passing peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family. Born
to Franklin and Wilma Davis Wetzel on October 14, 1922, Dick grew up in Salt
Lake City where he graduated from South High and the University of Utah
Medical School.  Dick married his sweetheart Elizabeth Ann Keeler, in Tacoma,
Washington. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Dick established
his pediatric practice in Salt Lake City, where he gave dedicated care to
three generations of patients and gained respect from the medical community by
serving on numerous boards. He delighted in his children and grandchildren.
Dick served faithfully in all his church callings.  He will long be remembered
for his wit, expert medical care, wisdom, compassion, boundless energy and
that twinkle in his eye. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Ann (Betty) and
children Pamela (Rob) Flygare, Laurie (Kent) Bowman, Jeffrey (Molly) Wetzel
and Anne (Chris) Condie, 14 grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, and
sister, Arda (Howard) Leatham. The family expresses gratitude to Harmony Home
Hospice, particularly the loving care given by Rudy, Kristen and Jess. Funeral
services will be held Monday, Jan. 3, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the Monument Park
Stake Center, 1320 Wasatch Blvd. Friends may call Sunday evening at Larkin
Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S. from 6-8 p.m. and prior to the service
from10-11:30 a.m. at the stake center. Donations may be made to Primary
Children's Medical Center in loving memory of Dick D. Wetzel.  
Published in the Deseret News from 12/29/2004 - 1/2/2005.

White, Arthur T.
Arthur T. White 1912 ~2004   Arthur Thomas White, age 92, passed away December
24, 2004 at his daughter's home in Kaysville.   He was born July 5, 1912 in
Kaysville, Davis County, Utah to Thomas Lawrence and Ida Martha Smith White.
He graduated from Davis High School.  He married Dorothy Gertrude Wilson on
November 3, 1940 in Los Angeles, California. They were sealed in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple on June 10, 1941.  He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1940.  He
worked in the Los Angeles area in radio repair.  Even as a teenager, he was
interested in radios, made his own crystal set, and offered to repair radios
of friends.  He returned to Utah in the late 1940's to be near family and work
with his dad and brother in Clearfield.  T.L. White & Sons eventually became
Art White Co. Plumbing and Heating at 350 Main St., Clearfield, UT.  In 1957
he moved his family to San Jose, CA where he worked for IBM as a Test and
Quality Technician, Education Specialist, and Safety Engineer until his
retirement.   Art and Dorothy enjoyed living some of their retirement years in
San Andreas, CA in the foothills of the Sierras. They enjoyed traveling cross
country to visit relatives, friends, and historical sights. Art especially
enjoyed a trip to Alaska with his son, David and grandson, Kennard.   Arthur
and Dorothy were missionaries in the San Antonio, Texas Mission for The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1987   88.  They moved to Boise, Idaho
in their senior years where Art continued active in church service, always
helping the elderly, and for the past several years caring lovingly for his
invalid wife, Dorothy, who died on May 15th of this year.  He then decided to
sell his home in Boise and move back to Davis County. He is survived by his
seven children, Judith Anne (Shelley) Beckstrand, Woodlawn, VA; David (Sheri
Orman) White, Ashland, OR; Kathlyn White, Las Vegas, NV; Brian (Charlene Ferol
Gipson) White, San Jose, CA; Cheri Lynne (Glen) Wallace, Meridian, ID; Kirk
(Colleen Robins) White, University Place, WA; Misti (Robert) Haslam,
Kaysville, UT; daughter-in-law, Karen O'Keefe White, San Jose, CA;  26
grandchildren, 26 great-grand-children. Also surviving are his sisters, Dora
Curtis, Idella Graham, Donna Sedgwick, Irma Sabol, and brother, Frank White,
all of whom live in the Ogden-Salt Lake City area. He was preceded in death by
his parents and sisters, Alice Rumsey and Nellie Gold; brothers-in-law, Floyd
Graham, Warren Curtis, Kendall Sedgwick; grandson, David Wallace, two
great-grand daughters, Amilynn and Alison Hiatt.   Funeral services will be
Monday, Jan 3, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North
Main. Friends and family may call Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the mortuary. 
Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 12/31/2004 - 1/2/2005.

Winter, David J.
David J. Winter All Heart  Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother,
uncle, friend, and neighbor, David J. Winter, passed from this earth
unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29, 2004. David, son of Maurine S. and Jay
S. Winter, graduated from Bountiful High School in 1963 and attended the
University of Utah and Brigham Young University. He served an LDS mission in
the North Central States. David married Paula Panarello, daughter of Ida E.
and Paul P. Panarello, on September 6, 1968 for time and all eternity. He was
a reservist with the Army and Air National Guard for 15 years while he served
as a Bountiful Police Officer. He graduated from the FBI Academy in 1978. He
retired as a Lieutenant after 20 years in the Bountiful Police Department.
David always knew of everyone's potential and loved to make people laugh. His
big loving heart wanted nothing more than to always be helping others. He
could always tell when people needed help and a hug. He was always concerned
about other's well-being. He loved the simple things in life. David is
survived by his loving wife, Paula P. Winter, three children and their
spouses, Jennifer K. and Jeffery D. with their son, Ryan J. Waterhouse; Laurie
K. and J. Andrew Stauffer; and Nathan D. and Tawny C. with their daughter,
Marilena Winter. Also survived by his brothers, Gordon Winter, Paul Winter,
and his sisters, Linda McArthur and Karlene Logan. Funeral services will be
held Monday, January 3, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ricks Creek Chapel, 1475
North 50 East, Centerville. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00
p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, and Monday
from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment Lakeview
Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com "My heart belongs to Old
Man Winter"
Published in the Deseret News from 1/1/2005 - 1/2/2005.

Zobell, Orene Staples
Orene Staples Zobell 1921 ~ 2004  RICHFIELD, UTAH - Orene Staples Zobell, 83,
of Richfield, Utah, passed away December 30, 2004, in Richfield, Utah.  She
was born August 3, 1921, in Central Valley, Utah, to Elva and Delilah Washburn
Staples. She married Elroy Coleman, December 28, 1945 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
They later divorced. She married Walter W. Zobell, August 3, 1952, in Las
Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death March 29, 1993.  She is survived by
her children, Brent (Karen) Zobell, Orem; Dennis (Kathy) Coleman, Glenwood;
Winnie (Richard) Greenshields, Big Fork, MT; seven grandchildren; 15
great-grand-children; brothers and sisters: Sylvan Staples, Central Valley;
Terrill (Bonnie) Staples, Mary D. Powell; Carol (June) Jensen; Kay (Melody)
Staples, all of Richfield; Elnora (Kenneth) Mason, Elk Ridge; Louisa (Fred)
Swain, Salem; Ronald (LaRene) Staples, St. George; brother-in-law, Walter D.
Roberts, Annabella. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Walter; brothers:
Vance (Rayola) Staples, Leon Staples; sisters: Glenda Gentry Hawley, Gloria
Roberts; sister-in-law, Marjorie Staples; brothers-in-law: Kay Powell, Larry
Hoover. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.
in the Richfield 11th LDS Ward Chapel, 985 S. 400 W. Friends may call at the
Ward Chapel on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Orem City
Cemetery on Monday at 3:00 p.m. Funeral directors, Neal S. Magleby & Sons
Mortuary, Richfield. Online guestbook @ www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 1/1/2005.