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Allred, Dwight L. (Dick)
Dwight (Dick) L. Allred 3/25/1934 ~ 1/18/2005 Our beloved husband, father, and
grandfather passed away the afternoon of January 18, 2005. He was born March
25, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He will be missed by his loving wife,
Barbara (Red) and his girls, Sharon (Jerry) and Connie (Rod). He loved his
grandchildren, Jo (Krista), Mike, Amy, Darrick, and Meera, and great
grandchildren, Tony, Shelby, Brody, AdriAnna, and Del. Each one will miss the
time spent with Grandpa. Preceded in death by infant daughter, parents and
siblings. Graveside Services will be held Friday, January 21, 2004 at 10:00
a.m. at Elysian Burial Gardens 1075 E. 4580 So. Funeral Directors
Jenkins-Soffe South Valley. Gathering of friends and family with lite luncheon
following service.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Bennett, Margo Katherine Palmer
Margo Katherine Palmer Bennett 1939 ~ 2005 Margo K. Palmer Bennett, our
beloved mother, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2005 at the age of 65. Born
September 6, 1939 in Park City, Utah to Walter Palmer and Katherine "Katie"
Rubick. She married G. Edward "Eddie" Bennett in Salt Lake City on March 28,
1958, who passed away on December 6, 1991. Margo attended St. Mary's/Judge
Memorial Catholic High School and graduated from South High School. She worked
as a cook and waitress at the State, Highland and Sue Rich Bowling Alleys, and
was employed at Evergreen Jr. High School for several years as a media aid in
the school library. She loved reading, working on crossword puzzles, playing
cards, coloring, sewing and creating a variety of keepsakes out of plastic
canvas. Margo was a huge fan of the Utah Jazz, never missing a televised game.
She traveled often to Wendover, Nevada, where she would sit for countless
hours feeding dollars into the red, white and blue 7's. Margo was a very
loving woman with a heart of gold; she and Eddie opened their home to dozens
of children and others over the years, treating each of them as their own. She
is survived by her three sons; James E. (Shauna Rosenlund) Bennett, W. Scott
(Teresa) Bennett, Edward M. (Sarah) Bennett, and her daughter Kim M. (David)
Auberger; seven grandchildren; Chari Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Austin
Auberger, Nishelle Auberger, Lilyan Bennett, Gavin Bennett and Weston Nalley;
her mother Katherine "Katie" Palmer; brothers; Walter (Judy) Palmer, Draper,
Utah; Jody (Londa) Palmer, Midvale, Utah; Mark (Lisa) Palmer, Murray, Utah and
sisters; Annette (Larry) Martin, Loveland, Colorado; Carla Palmer, Murray,
Utah; Roberta (Tom) McCormick, Sandy, Utah; Kalani (Rick) Huber, West Valley
City, Utah; Melanie Palmer, Murray, Utah. She was preceded in death by her
father Walter Palmer, brother James Palmer, sister Sheri (Ron) Fazzio,
Loveland, Colorado and Lucy "Teta" Rubicic. Margo leaves several aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, "foster" children and friends. Mom will
always be in our thought and prayers, but we know she is at peace with dad,
grandpa, Teta, Sheri and all the others she has longed to see again. We would
like to thank all of the wonderful people at Care Source for helping to care
for mom over the past several months and for the loving support provided by
the staff at the Wentworth. A funeral mass will be celebrated Sat. at 11:00
a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane (5000 S.). A
vigil service will be held Friday at 7:00 p.m. also at the church, where
friends may call from 6-7 p.m. Committal, Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th
Avenue and T Street. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/19/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Brown Sr., Richard Marvin
Richard Marvin Brown Sr. 1931 ~ 2005 Richard Marvin Brown, 73, passed away
Monday, January 17 with his family by his bedside. He was born March 28, 1931
in Los Angeles, California, to Ben and Emma Brown. He was one year old when
his family moved back to Salt Lake. He was a graduate from Murray High School;
he also served time in the Air Force. After the service he married his
lifetime companion Joan on September 2, 1955 Later it was solemnized in the
Jordan River Temple. He was an active member in the LDS church. He spent
twenty years working as an appliance technician for Sears Roebuck. After that
he started a successful business of his own, "Brownie Appliance ". He loved us
all and the special times we spent together as a family. He will be greatly
missed. Survived by his wife Joan Brown, sons Randy Brown, Richard and wife
Tammy Brown, daughters Annette and husband Wendell Overton, Ardith and husband
Dennis Leavitt, brother Delbert Brown, sisters Barbara and husband Bob Wachs,
Susan and husband Jerry Basher, eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Ben Brown, mother Emma
Brown, and granddaughters Shanna Boyt and Tiffany Flitton. Funeral services
will be held Friday, January 21, 2005 11:00 a.m. at the Taylor's Grove Ward
Stake Center, 4845 So. WoodHaven Dr. (1350 W) Taylorsville, where friends may
call one hour prior to services, and Thursday, August 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 So., West Valley City. Interment:
Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Clasby, Jimmy Harter
Jimmy Harter Clasby "PapaSong ~ Gramps" 1930 ~ 2005 Our loving, caring
husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his
family January 18, 2005 at St. Marks Hospital after a courageous battle with
renal disease and bone cancer. Jimmy was born December 31, 1930 in Alluwe,
Oklahoma to Ferd Harter Clasby and Gracie Berdell Clasby. He grew up in
Oklahoma, and enlisted in the United States Army 1948-52. He moved out West
and met and married his soul mate Kayleen Gardner. They enjoyed 52 years
together. He was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in various
positions. Dad was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and
great grandfather, always putting his family first. Jimmy is survived by his
loving wife, Kayleen Clasby; five children, James Clasby, Liz Wing, Clay
(Cindy) Clasby, Larry Clasby and Darla (Driss) Cherkaoui; nine grandchildren,
Ryan, Amber, Allie, Hailee, Carly, Omar, Kennedy, Amir and Amina; one great
grandchild, Tanner (TJ). Also survived by three sisters, Edna Pool, Nowata,
OK, Betty Vaughn, Alluwe, OK and Clara Jo Ward, Spring, TX. Preceded in death
by his parents and brother, Freddie Lee (Buck) Clasby. Thanks to the V.A.
Hospital for their care, and especially the Dialysis Unit Nurses for all their
loving care and support of our father through the years. Funeral services will
be held Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Granger 15th Ward, 2835
South 2855 West. Friends and family may visit Friday, January 21, 2005 from
6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and one hour prior
to the service on Saturday at the Ward. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Dad ~ Gramps, we love you and will miss you dearly.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Cochrane, Elsie Pearson
Elsie Pearson Cochrane 1917 ~ 2005 PRICE - Our loving mother, grandmother and
sister, Elsie Georgine Pearson Cochrane, age 87, passed away January 17, 2005
in Price, while surrounded by her family. She was born November 12, 1917 in
Scofield, Utah to George Wagstaff and Elsie Frost Pearson. Married John
Cochrane, March 3, 1940 in Farmington, Utah; their marriage was later
solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on October 4, 1958. John passed away on
September 4, 1972. Elsie was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, where she held many positions including; president,
first and second counselor of the Primary, a Beehive, Mia Maid, Laurel leader,
as well as first counselor in the Young Women's, Cub Scout den mother, Relief
Society president, and Home Making leader. She also worked with the singles on
both the ward and stake levels. Elsie was blessed with a beautiful voice and
she sang in many duets, trios and with the "Singing Mothers" on numerous
programs. She was a gifted artist and has done many oil paintings and
wonderful pieces in ceramics. As a fine seamstress, she loved making clothing
for herself and her family. She also enjoyed re-upholstering, draperies and
quilts. Elsie took great care and pride in her beautiful flowers and will be
dearly missed by her family and friends. Survived by two daughters and one
son, Linda (Max) Funk, Price; Janice (Chuck) Lepper, Idaho Falls, Idaho; John
(Kathy) Cochrane, Eagle Mountain, Utah; sister, Mona Nielson, St. George;
brother, George (RaeDell) Pearson, Elmo; 14 grandchildren, 31
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandsons. Preceded in death by
parents, sons, Ronald Kent and Larry Ray Cochrane; grandson, Gary Funk;
sisters, Rosella, Elizabeth Jumper Huff and Naomi Stones Scarpella. Funeral
service, Saturday, January 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m., Price Fourth LDS Ward Chapel,
400 North 500 East. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Friday evening
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday one hour prior to service.
Interment, Price City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Cummings, Albert Grant
Albert Grant Cummings "Grantpa" Albert Grant Cummings, age 89, passed away on
January 15, 2005, with his family at his side. Born February 19, 1915 in Salt
Lake City, Utah, son of Harmon and Louella Cummings, and brother to three
sisters and two brothers. He married Ada Jeanette (Jean) Neilson in Salt Lake
City and they had four children, two sons and two daughters. Grant attended
school in Salt Lake City and worked at the VA Administrative Hospital, and was
also in the painting business. Grant and Jean loved the outdoors and spent
most of their retirement years traveling "South" during the winters, with
their good friends, calling themselves "snowbirds". They enjoyed golf,
camping, hunting, fishing and were on many bowling leagues and had fun playing
in their card groups. Their favorite places included Flaming Gorge, So. Utah
and Grant especially loved Canyonlands. Grant was an easy-going and friendly
person. He was very kind, considerate and a true gentleman. He was devoted,
loving and generous husband and parent. He dearly loved his wife of 50 years,
and his daughter Lynne, who both passed away. His brothers, Reeder and Glenn,
sisters, Ruth and Belle preceded him in death. He is survived by his children;
Gary (Kelli) St. George, Utah, John (Linda) Littleton, Colo. Claudia (Lanny)
Nielsen Park City, Utah, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a
sister, Louella "Lu" (David) Cannon, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be
held on Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 at 12:00 Noon, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 So.
Highland Drive. The family will receive friends from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Saturday at the Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Ellison, David Joseph
David Joseph Ellison 1911 ~ 2005 David Joseph Ellison quietly passed away
January 18, 2005 at his home following a recent decline in health. He was born
July 26, 1911 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. He was the eighth child of James
Edward Ellison and Jane Watt Ellison. In 1915, his family returned to its
original home in Layton, Utah. David loved those early years with immediate
family, favorite cousins and his grandfather E. P. Ellison. David attended
Davis County schools and graduated from Davis High School. He then attended
the University of Utah, graduating in the Class of 1932 with a baccalaureate
degree. While at the University, he was president of Sigma Chi fraternity,
with resulting lifelong associations and friendships. In 1932, he joined a
department store marketing and buying firm in New York City. One of his key
clients was ZCMI of Salt Lake City. On February 24, 1933, he married his
sweetheart from age 13, Hazel Elaine Blood, daughter of Governor and Mrs.
Henry H. Blood. After their marriage in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, they were
sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Following marriage, David and Hazel enjoyed life in New York City and
the surrounding area. They then returned to Salt Lake City, where he joined
ZCMI as a merchandise manager. Later, taking an opportunity to own a women's
retail shop, David and Hazel moved to Salem, Oregon. In 1938, they returned to
Salt Lake City where he became a partner and Executive Vice President of Keith
O'Brien. During World War II, he was commissioned in the United States Navy,
and after training in Massachusetts served in San Francisco in distribution
posts and Manila, Philippines, operating and rebuilding the country's railway
system. Following the war, David resumed his position with Keith O'Brien,
which expanded from the initial downtown store. Later, after the Keith O'Brien
stores were sold, he managed several department store chains for the buyer. He
loved his years in retail and the many relationships he developed. He served
as president of the Salt Lake Merchants Association, director of the Salt Lake
Chamber of Commerce, and director of the National Retail Merchants
Association, New York City. David and Hazel were active in The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. They valued their membership in and friends of
the Parley's First Ward, where David was a High Priest. In later years, they
traveled to many family events, including grandchildren's college graduations
and marriages, sharing their joy and love with their family. Hazel passed away
suddenly on October 21, 1999. After Hazel's passing, David was blessed to stay
in his home and enjoy the company of family, good friends and great neighbors
who sustained him and marveled at his general good spirits through health
challenges. In recent years, David enjoyed staying close to long-time Salt
Lake City friends with whom he and Hazel raised their families. David, known
as Pada by his grandchildren (one of whom so named him), great grandchildren,
and even recently by his children, is survived by a loving family. His older
sister, Isabel E. Adams, lives in Palm Springs, California. He has four
children and their spouses, David H. (Sally) of Portola Valley, California;
James E. (Carole) of Washington, D.C.; Janet (William S. Mackenzie) of Salt
Lake City; and Thomas A. (Susan) of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren (seven
married with spouses) and 15 great-grandchildren from coast to coast. Each of
them will miss his sense of humor, smile, sincere love and concern. By his
passing, he rejoins his beloved eternal partner Hazel (Mimi to their family),
parents and six of his seven siblings. Funeral services to celebrate his life
will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2005, at Parleys First Ward, 2350 S.
2100 E., Salt Lake City. A viewing hour will precede the Funeral Service.
Interment will follow at the Kaysville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the
family encourages contributions to your favorite charity or the Perpetual
Education Fund, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 E. North
Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-1501, for the education of those
abroad who otherwise could not afford that advantage. Visit Larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Fifita, Hilamani Ofa Kimuli Tonga
Hilamani Ofa Kimuli Tonga Fifita 1925 ~ 2005 Our loving father, grandfather,
brother, and friend peacefully returned to his Father in Heaven early Thursday
morning January 14, 2005 due to kidney failure. Hilamani was born May 26, 1925
to Makisi and Melenaite Fifita in Koloa Vavau Tonga. Hilamani was married to
Misini Lolohea Huavi. Hilamani was a strong member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served two full-time LDS Missions. Hilamani
devoted all of his time to serving others and teaching his children the
pathway they should go. Papa Mani has paved the road for us to follow, he was
a happy, hard working and will be missed greatly. Papa Mani you will always be
remembered for your generosity, your unforgettable kindness and most of all
your will for us, your family members, to live righteous lives. Hilamani has
fulfilled his mission here on earth and has returned to reunite with his
family in Heaven. Hilamani is survived by his children: Valeti (Timote)
Eteaki, Leaine (Silia) Fifita, Miliami (Pua) Fifita, Hinemoa Heimuli, Ofa
(Viliami) Pulu, Hosea (Lose) Fifita, Tonga Fifita, Seneti (Sione) Katoa,
Samisoni (Lolini) Fifita, Ana (Lopeti) Panisi, Sau (Ann) Fifita, and Olipilisi
(Etuate) Faiva; 56 grandkids, 26 great-grandkids and two brothers Mosese Foaki
Lau Fifita and Tevita Latu Fifita. Hilamani will be missed by many and
remembered for his strong spirit and great smile. Folau a Hilamani Ofa Lahi
Atu. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at
the Larkin Sunset Gardens 10600 S. 1900 E., January 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at
Pioneer Ward on 680 N. Redwood Road. We'd like to thank everyone at LDS
Hospital and Hospice care for caring for Hilamani Ofa Kimuli Tonga Fifita.
www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Funk, Charles "Earl"
Charles "Earl" Funk 1911 ~ 2005 "Grandpa Earl", the greatest Father,
Grandfather and friend to all, passed away January 17, 2005 with his family by
his side. He lived 93 wonderful years. He was born July 31, 1911 in
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to Roy Heller Funk and Henrietta Rock Funk. The
youngest of three boys, he had a great life fishing, studying and working by
his father's side. He attended Quincy High School, Quincy, Pa. and went on to
apprentice the trade of tool and die maker following in his father's trade.
Later he worked in Landis Machine Co. in Waynesboro. He met the only true love
of his life, Louise Anna Moats in high school. They married July 28, 1935 in
Washington, DC. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 19, 1946. In
July 1958, the family, along with his two best friend's families moved to Salt
Lake. Earl loved the Lord and as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints he served in many capacities including counselor in several
Bishoprics, Guide at the Bishop's Storehouse for six years and as an ordinance
worked in the Salt Lake Temple for many years. He loved serving anywhere he
was called and made many friends in the service of the Lord. Louise preceded
him in death in 1995 as well as his sweet Trudy Ann, who died at age 5. He is
survived by his son Roy E. Funk and wife Toodie, grandchildren Tiffany Funk,
Travis (Rachelle) Funk, Alisa Floyd (Mike) Floyd, Cody (Kim) Funk. He lovingly
adopted Toodie's children Todd Howard, Katie Howard, Kris Howard and Dan West
and loved them as his own. He was so proud of Kris who is now serving in the
Geneva Switzerland Mission. Also surviving him are great-grandchildren Kieryn
Funk and Lewis Cootey. He taught all of us how to love unconditionally. Thank
you grandpa for all the love we ever needed. We will all miss you so very
much. Funeral services will be Friday, January 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Edgehill lst Ward, 1750 South 1500 East, SLC, UT. Friends may call Thursday
January 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East
1300 South, SLC, UT and Friday 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Interment
will be in Quincy, Pa.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005.

Gifford, Reed Solon
Reed Solon Gifford 1923 ~ 2005 Reed passed away Jan. 18, 2005 at home
surrounded by his family. He was born on October 18, 1923 in Springdale, Utah
to Moses Elias Gifford Jr. and Mary Etta McGee. Dad served in World War II
with the 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company B. After the war Dad met and
married Cherrell Johnson on May 27, 1946, later solemnized in the Salt Lake
Temple. Dad worked 36 years for IML as a Long Haul Driver and received many
safety awards. Dad loved the outdoors, camping and fishing no matter how far
he had to travel to get there. Regardless of how tired he was from work he
always managed to load the camper and head out. He is preceded in death by his
wife, Cherrell; his parents; two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by
his children, Maureen (Bob) Pulliam of West Jordan, Jeff (Jenna) Gifford of
Draper, Arleen (Rick) Paxman of Herriman, Charleen (Jack) Fisher of West
Jordan; one brother; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2005 at Redwood
Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan. A viewing will be
held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at Redwood
Memorial Mortuary. We'll really miss you Dad and tell Mom "Hi!"
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Gooras, May
May Gooras 3/04/12 ~ 1/18/05 May Gooras, age 92, passed away on Jan 18, 2005
in Salt Lake City. May was born in Ombriaki, Greece, on March 4, 1912. She
immigrated to the U.S. in June 1922, along with her two sisters, Mary Gooras
(Pappacostas) and Katherine Gooras (Koulis). May attended Cyprus High School
in Magna. She graduated from the Henegar's Business College majoring in a
complete business course. She worked at the arms plant from 1942-1944 during
the Second World War. After the war she was employed by the Premium Oil
Company and worked there for 42 years, until her retirement in 1986. She was a
devout member of the Greek Orthodox Church. She received many awards for her
many unusual flowers and plants she grew in her garden. She was an excellent
seamstress, designing her own and family members' clothes. She loved to cook
delicious recipes and was an avid reader of many good books. May was a
volunteer worker with her sister Katherine, visiting nursing homes, homebound
residents, and hospitals. Every month for 25 years she and Katherine provided
entertaining programs for the patients at the VA Hospital. She was a world
traveler and enjoyed learning and respecting other people's cultures, the
beauty and love of each country and its people. She enjoyed the beauty of our
natural world. She loved people and had many sincere friends. She was an
member of Ladies Philoptohos Society, Daughters of Penelope, Hellenic Ladies
Club Hellenic Cultural Assoc. and Athanasios Diakos Society. She is survived
by her sister, Katherine Koulis, nieces Connie, Faith, Dovey, Josie, nephews
Les, John and Spiro. Preceded in death by her parents, Uncle Steve and sister
Mary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at
the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 South 300 West. A viewing will
be held from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Deseret Memorial
Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment in the Mt. Olivet
Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Carol Brown and Odyssey Hospice. In lieu
of flowers, May would like you to donate to your favorite charity or the
restoration project for the Holy Trinity Cathedral. May her memory be eternal.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Greenland, Debra Sue Foster
Debra Sue Foster Greenland "Cherished Mother" Our beloved wife, mother, sister
and grandmother, after a courageous battle with cancer, returned home to her
Heavenly Father January 18, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah and has been relieved
of her pain. She was born November 11, 1955 in Murray, Utah, daughter of
KennethWynne and Karen Eva Foster. Graduated from Kearns High School in 1974.
Married Dan L Greenland Jr., February 27, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple. Her
life was spent faithfully serving the Lord in many positions and in serving
others. She enjoyed teaching children and had almost completed her teaching
degree. She loved having her family around her and was a loving wife and
mother who would do anything for her family. "Mom, we will miss your cheerful
smile, easy laugh and wonderful spirit". Survived by her husband, Dan;
children: Steven (Liza), Jessica (John), Curtis (Jennifer), Gregory, Jeffery
(currently serving in the Texas Dallas Mission), and Kimberly; two
grandchildren: Amber and Logan; parents; sisters and brothers: Christine,
Cathy, Kenneth, Sheldon and Andrea. Preceded in death by grandparents, Kenneth
Earl and Margaret Bernice Foster. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses
at the LDS Hospital and IHC Home Care for their loving service in time of
need. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12:00 noon at the Taylorsville
23rd Ward, 4932 S. 3200 W. A viewing will be held Friday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal
Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd and Sat. at the church, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
prior to service. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Hansen, Thad L.
Thad L. Hansen 10/7/35 ~ 1/18/05 Thad L. Hansen, beloved husband, father and
grandfather, age 69, passed away January 18, 2005 at home after a lingering
illness. Born in Richfield, Sevier, Utah to Loyd Ernest Hansen and Aleen
Erickson. Married Lois Mecham, later divorced. Married Vicky Vernon, August 9,
1980 in the Salt Lake Temple. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and square
dancing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Thad loved
animals and now has returned to spend time with his devoted dogs. Survived by
wife, children, Sindi (Nathan) Long, Amy Hansen, Arron (Sandra), Vaughn, Randy
(Sandy), Andy, Troy (Louise), Veronica (Luis), Anna-Marie (Daniel) Dumas, 22
grandchildren and 19 great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, January 22, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Riverton 10th Ward, 12830 South
2700 West. Friends may call, Friday, January 21, 2005 at the Cannon Mortuary,
2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) from 6-8 p.m. and the day of the service at the
church from 10-10:45 p.m. Entombment, Mountain View Memorial Estates.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Jensen, Irene Lucille
JENSEN Funeral services for Irene Lucille Jensen of Emery, UT, will be held
Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 at 12:00 noon in the Emery LDS Chapel where friends may
call one hour prior to services. Burial in the Emery Cemetery directed by
Fausett Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Keyworth, Terence Peter
Terence Peter Keyworth "Worlds Greatest Dog Lover" Peter Keyworth, 77, left us
on January 15, 2005 due to complications from surgery. Born May 9, 1927 in
Hull, England to Elizabeth Keyworth. Peter lived in South Africa for eight
years and then came to the United States and Utah in 1961. He was a master
machinists and project engineer. He enjoyed the hobby of model engineering.
Survived by wife June Louis of 54 years children Diane (Jerry) Jones, Robin
(Jan) Keyworth and Craig (Trudy) Keyworth; eight grandchildren. A Celebration
of his Life will be held at his home Saturday from 12-2 P.M. Funeral Directors
Broomhead Funeral Home Riverton, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Lott, Roscoe Junior (Ross)
Roscoe (Ross) Junior Lott 1925 ~ 2005 Our loving husband, father, and grandpa,
Roscoe (Ross) Junior Lott, born on September 18, 1925 to Orson and Frances
Lott, passed away peacefully at his West Valley City, Utah home on January 17,
2005 after an ongoing battle with cancer. A World War II veteran, he served as
a fireman first class in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. He married Virginia
Memmott on May 28, 1947. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Marilyn (Andy)
Anderson of Hudson, WY and Lorraine (Roger) McIff of West Jordan, UT; six
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters Maxine McCleary and Pearl Paul
of Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by his brother, Dale; and sister, Velma.
Graveside services will be11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 at Redwood
Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. A viewing will be held
on Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the mortuary.
Interment at Redwood Memorial Cemetery. The family would like to extend their
gratitude to Harmony Home Heath and Hospice for their help and service.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Loveridge, Betty Anna Thorup
Betty Anna Thorup Loveridge Our Loving Mother Betty Anna Thorup Loveridge, our
loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away in
her home surrounded by her daughters and husband January 19, 2005, from
natural causes. Born January 12, 1924, in Salt Lake County, Utah, she was the
seventh daughter of William Wilford Thorup and Esther Elizabeth Nordberg
Thorup. She graduated from Granite High School and then worked at Standard
Optical where she met and married Ralph Simpson Loveridge, June 7, 1943, in
the Salt Lake Temple. She was preceded in death by her daughter LuJuana Jean
Gibbons, son-in-law Clyde Ken Thacker and great-granddaughter Kourtney Ann
Carlquist; her siblings, Wilma Svedin, Alice Forsberg, Thelma Schauerhamer
Taylor, Marge Nielsen, Doris Nielsen, Herman C. Thorup, LuJuana Mae Thorup and
Mark Nordberg Thorup. She is survived by her husband, Ralph, her children,
Dale (Linda) Loveridge, Winnemucca, NV; Peggy (Lynn) Carlquist, Hazelton, ID;
son-in-law, Stuart Gibbons, Salt Lake City; Patricia "Patsy" Thacker,
Riverton; Dennis (Marsha) Loveridge, South Jordan; Kent (Vicky) Loveridge,
Lehi; Robyn (Jamie) Gordon, West Jordan; Connie (Alan) Henderson, West Jordan;
Sue (Jon) Shuppy, Francis, UT; 52 grandchildren and 52 great-grand-children
with five more on the way; her sisters and brother, Lois Fowler, Melva Wright,
William "Bill" Thorup, Geniel (Garn) Christensen, June (Dave) Evans and
brother-in-laws Paulus Svedin and Stan Taylor. Mom suffered from arthritis and
pain most of her life and has been confined to a wheelchair for many years.
Her body was frail but her spirit was strong, she is now free from the pain of
her mortal body. We will miss her so much but are grateful that she has
finally been released and is with her parents and family members whom she so
dearly loved. We know she has been welcomed into the loving arms of her
Heavenly Father. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22 at 11:00
a.m. at the South Jordan 6th Ward, 2580 West 9800 South. Friends may call
Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950
East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah and Saturday morning from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at
the ward prior to the services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Manwaring, Hyrum Laurence
Hyrum Laurence Manwaring 1905 ~ 2004 Hyrum Laurence Manwaring died January 5,
2005, in Provo, Utah. Larry was born in Provo, Utah, on April 24, 1905, to
Bessie Bird and Hyrum Manwaring. His father was a self-made man who, deprived
of childhood education, went to grade school at age 21 and eventually became
President of Ricks College, thus Larry and his three younger siblings grew up
in Rexburg, Idaho. He graduated from Ricks, where he was President of the
student body and Captain of the football team. There he met and courted
Bernice Jacobs. They were married on May 25, 1927, in the Salt Lake Temple and
left that same day for a three-year mission teaching at the Maori Agricultural
College in Hastings, New Zealand. Returning from New Zealand at the height of
the Great Depression, Larry taught grade school for a year in Rexburg, then he
and Bernice moved to Washington, D.C., where he took a job in maintenance at
the Department of Agriculture and completed a degree in economics at George
Washington University. He worked at USDA for 37 years, rising eventually to
the highest rank of civil service as Administrator for Production in the
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service and Vice President of
Commodity Credit Corporation. He received many honors and awards during his
distinguished career. In May of 1968 President Lyndon Johnson presented him
with a Distinguished Service Award "in recognition of your pioneering effort
and contribution to American agriculture and the public interest during the
formative years of national farm policy." He was also named a "Distinguished
Alumnus" by Ricks College in 1975. After his retirement from USDA, Larry
served as consultant to the Food Corporation of India and he and Bernice
traveled all over the world in that capacity, then retired again to run their
cattle ranch in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He excelled also as
an innovative rancher, being named "Outstanding Farmer of 1963" and receiving
for his bull, Wampler's McJubel, Virginia's "Get of Sire" award in 1980. He
served in a number of civic positions in Rappahanock County. Larry is a
Patriarch in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was the
first LDS Bishop in the state of Virginia. He and Bee served for many years in
the Washington, D.C. temple, where he was a sealer. Bernice died on February
15, 1995. Their reunion now will be joyful. He is survived by his beloved
"little sister" Gladys, four children: Janice M. Burton (Robert), Lindon,
Utah, J. Laurence Manwaring (Madeline), Warrenton, Virginia, Edward J.
Manwaring (Su), Spanish Fork, Utah, and James Robert Manwaring (Carolyn),
Woodville, Virginia, 18 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchil-dren and three
great-great-grand children. His parents and two siblings, Eugene Manwaring and
Lucile Cullimore, preceded him in death. In a 1985 life history Bernice wrote
of him: He is now eighty years old. May he live to be a hundred, and may it
still be said of him, "His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him
that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, "This was a Man!'"
(Shakespeare ... Julius Caesar). Funeral services were held Tuesday, January
11, 2005, at the Arlington, Virginia LDS Chapel, with interment in National
Memorial Park, Falls Church, Virginia. A memorial service will be held January
22, 2005 in Orem, Utah. To send condolences to the family, visit
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Marriott, Rebecca Smoot
Rebecca Smoot Marriott 1919 ~ 2005 Rebecca Smoot Marriott, age 85, passed away
on January 17, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Becky was born on November 20,
1919 in Salt Lake City to Wendell McMeans Smoot and Rebecca Clawson Smoot, and
was the oldest of three children. She attended East High School and graduated
from the University of Utah in 1940 where she majored in theatre, participated
in many plays, and joined a drama club. She was a member of Chi Omega
Sorority. In the 1950's, she was involved with the Children's Theatre of
Washington D.C. through the Junior League. She wrote an original play called
"Trouble with Tricks," which was produced off Broadway in New York City. Becky
was married: twice widowed at a young age, and twice divorced. She enjoyed
many memorable summers with family and friends at her cabin on the Henry's
Fork of the Snake River in Big Springs, Idaho, near Yellowstone National Park.
She loved to play bridge, read good books, and go on nature walks. In later
years, she volunteered for the Salt Lake Valley Republican Party, served on
the LDS Hospital Quilt Board, and was a member of the Town Club. Becky was a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed
supporting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Becky is survived by a daughter,
Rebecca Marriott Champion (John W. Jr.) Park City, Utah; a brother, Wendell M.
Smoot, Jr. (Barbara); and was preceded in death by an infant son, William
Smoot Travis; and a brother, Stanley C. Smoot (Diana). The family would like
to thank the many wonderful doctors, nurses and aides at The Residence of
CareSource who treated her with love and kindness during her last year. In
lieu of flowers, a donation in Becky's name to the Henry's Fork Foundation,
P.O. Box 550, Ashton, Idaho 83420; or the CareSource Charitable Foundation,
1624 East 4500 South, Holladay, Utah 84117, would be appreciated. A private
funeral service will be held. Online condolences www.larkinmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/19/2005 - 1/21/2005.

McDonald, Carol Miller
Carol Miller McDonald 1930 ~ 2005 SALINA - Carol Miller McDonald, 74, passed
away January 17, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was
born May 28, 1930 in Tipperary, Utah to Sherman and Edna Harding Miller. She
was educated in Salina Schools, graduating from North Sevier High School. She
married Bruce McDonald, July 13, 1950 in Richfield, Utah. She is survived by
her husband, Bruce and children Marcia and Bobby Herman, Lehi; Janet and Dick
Gates, Ago, AZ; Gerald and Emily McDonald, Aurora. Brothers and sisters,
Shirley and Ted Anderson, West Jordan; Afton and Jack Harris, Kearns; Sherma
Sherrard, Provo; Frankie Miller, Salina and Cornell and Peggy Miller, Ferro.
13 grandchildren, seven great-grand-children. Funeral services will be
Saturday Jan. 22 at 12 noon in the Salina Second Ward. (First South and First
East, Salina). Friends may call at Springer Turner Funeral Home, 150 E. Main,
Sat. morning 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Burial in the Aurora Cemetery
under the direction of Springer Turner Funeral Home of Salina, Gunnison and
Richfield.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Miller, Emma Webber
Emma Webber Miller Will Be Missed Emma Webber Miller, our beloved mother,
grandmother, great-grand-mother, aunt and friend, passed away at home with her
children by her side on the 16th of January 2005, to meet her husband and
daughter. She is survived by her son, Garry Tim (Giz) Miller; daughters, Ileen
(Tom) Carroll and Carrie Smith; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grand-children and
four great-great-grand-children. She is preceded in death by her parents,
siblings, husband and daughter, Cheryl Griffiths. Emma will be missed by all
whose lives she touched. We Love You and we will miss you Mom! Funeral
Services will be held Friday, January 21, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Valley
View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South. The family will receive
friends at a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral
Home, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment: Valley View
Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005.

Neu, Richard Francis
Richard Francis Neu 4/2/1923 ~ 1/16/2005 Richard Francis Neu, age 81; born in
Lindsay, TX, to Nick Neu and Theresa Schad Neu. Married Eva Shirley Jones
Sept. 22, 1970 Richard is survived by his wife Eva of UT; son Michael Neu of
CA; daughter Charlotte Hitt of CA; grandchildren: Richard Eppler of CA; Shyrl
Jones of CA; Jeffery and Melissa Neu of CA; Thomas and Theodore Hitt of CA;
also, step-son and wife Charles R. and Cheri Hastings of UT; granchildren:
Charles J. Hastings and Cassandra Rasmussen of UT; great-granchildren:
Jazzmine Jones of CA; Kaiden Chamberlin of UT; also, survived by seven sisters
and one brother and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
father and mother, Nick and Theresa Neu; also, by his eldest daughter Mary Ann
Theresa Eppler. Richard served his country proudly for 20 years in the US Navy
as a boilerman. He served in the South Pacific during World War II, and
retired as Chief Petty Officer. After military duty, he served 20 years as a
boilerman in the Civil Service. Richard and Eva enjoyed traveling the country
and spent many summers with granddaughters Shyrl and Cassandra in tote. He was
an avid fisherman, and served as a camp cook for son Chuck and friends during
the hunting season. He enjoyed playing cards and dominos with all his kids,
young and old. Richard enjoyed attending church and church activities with his
friends. Since Richard loved children, he thoroughly enjoyed many years taking
care of foster and shelter children, with his wife Eva. Funeral services will
be held on Jan. 22, 2005 at Redwood Memorial Estates, located at 6500 So.
Redwood Rd. Viewing at 10:00, Chapel Service at 11:00. Graveside at 12:00.
After graveside service, a tribute to Richard will be held at Holladay Baptist
Church, located at 2780 E. 3900 S.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Parry, Mary A.
Mary A. Parry 1913 ~ 2004 Mary Ashdown Parry, 91, died Jan. 15, 2005 at the
home of her daughter Vera Bulloch in Cedar City, Utah. She was born April 24,
1913 in Parowan, Utah to Frank Jackson Ashdown and Sarah Pendleton. She was
the fifth daughter of eight children. She grew up in Cedar City and graduated
from Cedar High and attended the Branch Agriculture College. She went to work
for Mountain Bell in 1946 and retired in 1972 as Chief Operator. After
retirement she moved to Washington, Utah and developed the Washington Park
Sub-Division. Mary was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. On April 15, 1985 she received an award for 20 years of
service in Records Extraction. She was also an active member of the Daughters
of Utah Pioneers. She married John Bertly Davis, November 10, 1931, divorced.
Ernest Thomas Urie June 27, 1939, divorced. C Parry, March 9, 1973, deceased.
She has three children, James Deon Davis, deceased; Vera Bulloch, Cedar City,
Utah; Thomas Roy (Ellen) Urie, Clearfield, Utah. She is survived by her two
children and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great
grandchildren; and one brother Frank Ashdown, Paradise, CA. Preceding her in
death are her parents, two grandchildren, Mark Urie and Stephanie Bulloch;
brothers Vivian Ashdown, Melborne Ashdown, Ray Ashdown, Ellis Ashdown, and
sister Phyllis Bridges. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22,
2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cedar 8th Ward. Friends and family may visit Saturday
from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. at the church. Interment, Cedar City Cemetery, directed
by Southern Utah Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to our website at
www.southernutahmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 1/20/2005.

Sarris Sr., Pete L.
Pete L. Sarris Sr. 1922 ~ 2005 Pete L. Sarris Sr., 82, passed away January 16,
2005 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born April 1, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah a
son of Louis and Cannella Karafotis Sarris. He was reared in Layton. Pete
served in the US Army 37th Combat Engineer Battalion in World War II. He was
awarded the Purple Heart Award. He married Marie Callis, they later divorced.
Pete married Patricia Connie Chappatt May 3, 1962. Pete was a manager at
Cowboy Oil and retired from Gibbons and Read in 1978. Throughout his life he
was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Pete is survived by his wife,
Patricia Connie; son, Lou (Ann) Sarris of Salt Lake City; one brother, William
Sarris of Rancho Mirage, CA; two grandchildren, Pete Sarris Jr. and Nichole
Garner. Proceeded in death by his daughter, Karen Enniss; granddaughter
Rebecca Enniss, one brother Dean Sarris and one sister Maxine Killian. Funeral
services will be held 11 a.m. Monday January 24, 2005 at Lindquist's Bountiful
Mortuary, 727 North 400 E. with Reverend Father Jon Emanuelson of the Holy
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Friends may call Sunday,
January 23 from 6-8 p.m. Trisagion Prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Viewing
will also be held Monday one hour prior to services. Interment at Lakeview
Memorial Park. e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 1/19/2005 - 1/23/2005.

Swenson, Diana Lynn Higbee
Diana Lynn Higbee Swenson Happy Journey Our Love Beloved wife of Paul R.
Swenson, Diana Lynn Swenson, passed away January 17, 2005 in Salt Lake City,
Utah. She was born August 21, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clifford "Cliff"
Higbee and Doris Higbee. She married Paul R. Swenson February 29, 1980 in Salt
Lake City. She was raised in the Rose Park area of Salt Lake City. She
graduated from West High School. For the past 22 years she has resided in
Phoenix, AZ, Eugene, OR, Moorpark, CA and Plano, TX. She moved back to Salt
Lake City July 22, 2004. She is survived by her husband; children, Jamie and
Brandon; grandchildren, Anthony, Ashley and Britney; brothers, Clifford (Lee)
and Kevin; sisters, Joanne (Doug) Erskine and Renea Parker and parents.
Graveside services will be held Friday, January 21, 2005, 3:00 p.m. at Larkin
Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah where friends may call from
1:45 to 2:45p.m. prior to the graveside. In lieu of flowers the family
suggests donations may be made to Primary Children's Medical Center.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005.

Taylor, Beth Kofoed
Beth & Bob Taylor Together Again Beth Kofoed Taylor passed away January 19,
2005 as the result of complications from surgery. Beth was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Beth was born August 17, 1929 in
Preston, Idaho to Arthur and Florence Kofoed. Beth was the heart of the Taylor
clan and will be sorely missed. Her heart and home were always open. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert Ross Taylor; her sister,
Therma Lamont. Beth leaves behind her sons, Rickie (Maridee), Randy (Liz),
Leslie (Teri), Steven (Peggy), Timothy (Roxzann), James (Michelle); 30
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Noon
on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Taylorsville 19th Ward Chapel, 2030 West
Chateau (5225 So.). A viewing will be held on Friday from 6-8 pm at Redwood
Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road in West Jordan, and one hour prior
to services at the church. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.

Wood, Dean F.
Dean F. Wood 1916 ~ 2005 Dean F. Wood, 88, passed away January 17, 2005 at
Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by his beloved wife and
family. Dean was born in Garland, Utah, October 31, 1916, to Willard LeGrand
and Electa Hall Wood. He attended schools in Garland and Bear River High
School. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Brown on June 1, 1938, in the
Logan LDS Temple. They are the proud parents of three daughters, Judean
(deceassed); Geraldean (Quane) Kenyon, Boise, Id; Geneal (John) Newman,
Alpine, Ut; Willard (Tonya) Wood, Springville; Scott (Melissa) Wood, Rexburg,
Id. Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Dean
served in the Hawaiian Islands during World War II and worked at Fort Douglass
Utah for 35 years. He worked as the Fort Douglass Fire Chief and Fire and
Safety Engineer. He also served as the Bishop of the Colonial Hills 2nd Ward
in Hillside Stake, and held many other Church callings. He and his wife served
a two-year welfare mission for the Liberty Stake in Salt Lake City. He enjoyed
12 great years as a Temple Worker in the Ogden and Bountiful Temples. He will
be remembered for the many fishing trips to Strawberry Lake to his tiny cabin.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He taught many young men the fundamentals
of safe hunting and successful fishing. Dean is survived by his wife of 67
years, his two daughters, two sons, 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchi-ldren,
one sister, Erla Reed, and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Wood and Virgina
Brown. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Judean, his parents;
three brothers, LeGrand Wood, Mark Wood, and Darold Wood; one sister, Merle
Choate; a son-in-law, L. Glade Dunn; a sister-in-law Melva Brown; and
brother-in-law, Knowlton H. Brown. As a family, we wish to thank the gracious
staff of the Lakeview Hospital and the Vista Care Hospice staff; they all
worked hard to make Dad's last days as comfortable as possible. Funeral
services will be held at the Farmington Rock Church located at 272 North Main,
Farmington, Utah on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 12:00 (noon). A viewing will
be held that morning from 10:00-11:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Garland
Cemetery with full military honors presented by the Combined Veterans of Box
Elder County. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.rogersandtaylor.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.