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Allred, Darrell Lynn
Darrell Lynn Allred 1953~ 2005 ROCKY RIDGE, UTAH-Darrell Lynn Allred passed
away July 3, 2005 at his home in Rocky Ridge, UT from complications of cancer.
He was born March 10, 1953 in Murray, UT to Marvin Laddie Allred, Sr. and
Kathryn Jessop Allred. He played a major role in the development of the
community and town of Rocky Ridge and was serving as the current mayor. With
his brother and brother-in-law he built the cabinet business of Quality Craft
Wood Works, Inc. He was known for his sense of humor, love of music and
sports, his loving and giving heart and a listening ear that blessed so many.
He loved and exemplified the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. He is survived
by a beautiful, loving family and a host of friends and loved ones. He was
greatly loved and will be greatly missed. His funeral will be held Friday,
July 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rocky Ridge chapel, 157 N. East Ridge Rd.,
Rocky Ridge, UT. A viewing will be held at the Rocky Ridge chapel Thursday,
July 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and prior to the funeral from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Burial, The Rocky Ridge Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Anderson Funeral Home,
Nephi, UT.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

Berry, Charles Rex
Charles Rex Berry 1924 ~ 2005 PROVO, UTAH-Charles Rex Berry, 80, passed away
July I, 2005 peacefully at his home in Provo, Utah. He was born September 9,
1924 in Moab to William Carl Berry and Leah Sommerville. He is survived by and
was a devoted husband to Helen and a loving and dedicated father to their
three children, Linda Roberts (Dean), Douglas Berry (Lori), Julie Slaugh
(Leigh). He was a great example to his 14 grand children, 31 great-grandchild
ren and all who knew him. He had a great athletic career, graduating from
Carbon High where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball and track. He
was a veteran of World War II serving in the North and South Pacific as a
Naval gunner on various ships. He attended BYU, where he won all-conference
honors as a halfback on the football team and pitched for the Cougar Baseball
team. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1951. He became an All-pro
defensive back and has been inducted into the BYU and Utah Sports Hall of
Fame. He was recognized as one of Utah's best athletes of the century. After
retiring from football he had a successful career with U. S. Steel and Coastal
Chemical Corporation. Rex was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints serving as bishop, on the high council and in many other
callings. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Blaine and
Burke and his sisters, Merlene and Norma. Funeral Services will be Thursday
July 7th at 12 noon at the LDS chapel, 3500 North 180 East, Provo. Family and
friends may call Wednesday July 6th from 6-8 pm at the same location and
Thursday from 10:30am until time for the service. Interment at Mountain View
Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Crosby, Oran Edward
Oran Edward Crosby 1947 ~ 2005 Ed "Eddie" Crosby passed away July 2, 2005
after a hard fought battle with cancer. He will be remembered for always being
the life of the party. His positive attitude, sense of humor and determination
to make the most of life was an inspiration to all around him. He was born
November 18, 1947 in Miami, Florida to John and Arlene Crosby. He was later
married to Mary Kaye Norman for 27 years and had four daughters, Kaylynn
Shemon (Darrin), Jolynn Crosby, Lora Munson (Drake), and Crystal Crosby. He
has four grandchildren, DJ, Brittany, Kandise and Colton. He is survived by
his mother, Arlene Crosby; brothers, Johnny (Lou) Crosby, David (Nyla) Crosby;
and sisters, Cheryl (Steve) Phillips, and Alice (Gil) Wood; and many other
friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his father, John; and
brother, Ronnie. He served his country as a member of the US Army during the
Vietnam War. He dedicated his life to working for W.W. Clyde & Company and
prided himself on rarely missing a day of work before he became ill. He also
enjoyed going 4 wheeling, camping and flying airplanes. Special thanks to the
doctors and nurses who cared so compassionately for him and to the neighbors
in Riverton who cared for his needs in so many ways. A viewing will be held
Friday, July 8, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to funeral services.
Funeral services will be held Saturday July 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. All services
will be held at the Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road, Salt
Lake City. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please make a
donation to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Ed's name.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/3/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Davidson, Charlene "Charli"
Charlene D. Davidson 1945 ~ 2005 Charlene (Charli) Davidson passed away June
30, 2005 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Charli was born
February 4, 1945 in Murray, Utah. She lived life to the fullest and was a
friend to all. Charli loved bonko, bowling, and bingo. The thing she valued
most in life was her family and close circle of friends. She is survived by
her husband of 26 years, John Davidson; her daughter, Rhonda (Mike) Tooke; her
son, Michael (Kellie) Reddoor; and her four grandchildren whom she adored,
Jordan Meyer, Kylie Meyer, Tommy Reid, Kamille Tooke. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, July 6,
2005 at 11 a.m., Memorial Estates Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, Murray.
Interment, Elysian Gardens. All who knew and loved Charli are welcome at her
viewing, Tuesday evening July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday, July 6, 2005
one hour prior to funeral at Memorial Estates Mortuary 5850 South 900 East,
Murray.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005.

Davis, Janice Hancock
Janice Hancock Davis 1926 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend
passed away June 28, 2005. She was born in Salt Lake City October 16, 1926 to
Rulon and Erma George Hancock. She married Merrill (Jim) Davis December 22,
1944. He preceded her in death. Jan was an employee of CCI Mechanical for 20
years and was a member and past president of the Salt Lake Chapter of Women in
Construction in North America. She loved boating and golfing and was an
enthusiastic fan of professional football and the Utah Jazz. Her greatest joys
were her children who survive her; sons, Craig (Annette) Davis, and James
Davis of Salt Lake City; and daughter, Wendy (Paul) Rosengard of San Diego.
She is also survived by her brother, Rulon (Ike) Hancock; sisters, Claudia
(Duane) Sleater, and Sandra Johnson; sister-in-law, Shari Tavey; as well as
numerous nieces and nephews whom she adored. A funeral mass will be celebrated
at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, Saturday, July 9, at
10:30 a.m. The family would like to thank her many loving caretakers at the
Sarah Daft Home, Hillside Rehabilitation Center, and Inspiration Hospice. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sarah Daft Home, 737 South 1300
East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/3/2005 - 7/7/2005.

Decker, Stacia Matthews
Stacia Matthews Decker 1968 ~ 2004 The heavens are a lot brighter but the
hearts are still very heavy. We miss you "Jaws". Love, Dad, Claudia and your
loving family
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

Dolphin, Robert Emmett
Robert Emmett Dolphin 1928 ~ 2005 Robert Emmett Dolphin passed away on June
30, 2005 in Salt Lake City. He was born in Scranton Pennsylvania in 1928. He
served in the US Army Air Corp. He graduated from Oregon State University in
1949 and earned a degree in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State
University in 1958. He practiced veterinary medicine for 49 years in
California, Idaho, Washington, and Alaska. He published a number of books and
served as a co-author of the Merck Veterinary Manual. He specialized in the
care of birds and exotic animals. He spoke at local, regional, national and
international seminars. Bob was an avid hunter and fly fisherman. He won
several world records for Cohoe salmon. He was a bush pilot, a member of the
Iditerod Air Force, and a ski instructor. Bob is preceded in death by his son,
Kelly. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Barbara Allen Dolphin, his six
children, Patrick Dolphin, Kathleen Marie Stensland, Joseph P Dophin, Virginia
Coon, Jill and Jane Allen. His ashes will be scattered over the Chugach range
of Alaska that he loved so much.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

Hale, Mathol Dye
Mathol Dye Hale 11/25/20 - 7/2/05 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather Mathol Dye Hale passed away peacefully July 2, 2005 at Life
Care of Bountiful after a long illness. He was a quiet, kind man who loved and
cared for his family and his church above all else. Mathol was born to Arden
D. and Rachel Hale in Firth, Bingham County, Idaho on November 25, 1920, the
oldest of seven children. He graduated from Pocatello High School and joined
the Navy, serving as a radio man on destroyers in the last days of World War
II. He met Venna Payne in San Francisco where he was stationed in the Navy and
she was working to support the war effort. They were married in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple on October 2, 1945. He was an active member of the LDS church and
served in numerous capacities throughout his long life. Mathol loved to travel
and with his wife Venna traveled throughout the world. He retired from the
Deseret News Press on December 31, 1985 but continued working his second job
as groundskeeper for the LDS Church until he was eighty years of age. He also
developed and maintained a tax preparation clientele in the Davis County area
and in Preston-Soda Springs, Idaho until his early eighties. Mathol loved to
work for the benefit of his family, his church, especially the missionary
program, and loved to support and assist others. He always had a sweet tooth
and most of his children and grandchildren knew about Grandpa's candy jar. He
is survived by his wife, Venna; and his children Garlan (Karen) Hale, Sherilyn
(Richard) Ranstrom, Kendra (Michael) Fielding, Joel (Marilyn) Hale, Laren
(Barbara) Hale, Lamoin (Robin) Hale and Krista, the light of his life. He is
also survived by 16 grandchildren; six great-grand child dren; two brothers
Delos and Lowell Hale; and a sister Joyce Howard. He was preceded in death by
a sister Garda Hale. The family would like to thank Hospice for Utah, Life
Care of Bountiful and Dr. Gary Holland for their care and concern. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Orchard 3rd
Ward Chapel, located at the corner of Center Street and Orchard Drive in North
Salt Lake. Friends and family may call Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Thursday morning
from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful
City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Hansen, Earl Christian
Earl Christian Hansen 10/27/1917~6/30/2005 Col. (Ret.) Earl Christian Hansen,
87, a compassionate example to all, passed away June 30, 2005. He was born
October 27, 1917 of immigrant parents, Ole Christian Hansen and Anna Marie
Carlson Hansen. Upon the untimely death of both parents, he and his younger
sister, Ruby (deceased) were welcomed into the home of Carl C. Anderson and
his wife Nickolena. The Andersons nurtured them in their home until their
marriages. Earl joined the C.C.C. and later was employed by the U.S. Army at
Fort Douglas. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army. He later joined the
Utah National Guard and was promoted from Private to Colonel in the 30 years
he served. He frequently served as a financial consultant to the Pentagon for
the National Guard. He retired as the Comptroller for the Utah National Guard.
Earl was happiest when serving others. His service ranged from shoveling snow,
playing Santa, assisting senior citizens with their taxes as well as helping
obtain maximum benefits for the National Guard widows. He was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a local volunteer in
a variety of church sites. He served 25 fulfilling years in the local temples.
He married Rhea Behney in the Salt Lake Temple, May 17, 1940. They recently
celebrated 65 years together. He is also survived by his 3 children; Stanley
C. Hansen (Elaine) of Lewiston, Maine; Pam Young (Kent) of the Salt Lake
Valley and Janet A. Hansen and a chosen daughter, Lucy Jensen, also of Salt
Lake City. He had nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 12 p.m. at the Wasatch Lawn
Chapel (3401 South Highland Drive). Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Care Source Resident
Living (Hospice): 1624 East 4500 South, SLC, Utah, or a charity of your
choice.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Harker, Anne
Anne Harker Treasured Sweetheart Died June 29th, of sudden respiratory
failure. (See July 3, obituary.) A memorial service is planned for Thursday
July 7th, 1 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 S Foothill Dr. An open
house will follow at 773 Enchanted, Midvale, UT. You may send messages and
memories to the family at anneharker@gmail.com
Published in the Deseret News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Hutchings, Robert Paul
Robert Paul Hutchings 8/6/1928~7/1/2005 R. Paul Hutchings passed from this
life on July 1, 2005, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was
born on August 6, 1928, to Lawrence and Hazel Cochran Hutchings. He married
Elise Kasteler on March 16, 1968, in Salt Lake City. After graduating from
East High School, he obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah
and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Washington. He
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was awarded three
Bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. He worked for 35 years for
the State of Utah in various capacities with the Department of Social
Services. Paul had a passion for learning and was still taking college classes
at the time of his death. He was always encouraging young people to further
their education. He enjoyed reading, growing beautiful roses, University of
Utah football and basketball, rescuing abandoned dogs, and canning fruit. He
is survived by his wife of 37 years, who will miss him terribly, as will his
dogs Maggie, Dusty, and Lady; sister Lauri (John) McCoy, several nieces and
nephews, and many in-laws. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Stanley
and Matthew Hutchings; dogs: Buttons, DooDoo, Lady, Cindy, Sissy, Little Dude,
Tea, Scotty, Minky and Penelope. A graveside service will be held on Friday,
July 8, 2005, at 12:00 noon at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland
Drive. Friends and family may call Thursday, July 7, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00
PM and one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please
consider making a donation in Paul's memory to the Humane Society of Utah,
4242 South 300 West, Murray, UT 84107 or www.utahhumane.org
Published in the Deseret News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Hymas, Rulon
Rulon Hymas "Mr. Oil" Born September 23, 1907 in Paris, Idaho to Arthur James
Hymas and Cordelia (Della) Davis Hymas. He is proof that the good don't always
die young. He passed away peacefully while getting ready for breakfast, June
29, 2005, at the Golden Living Retirement Center. He had just returned to the
Assistance Living Center from Cottonwood Hospital the day before after another
bout with pneumonia. He will be truly missed by all the many people that knew
him. He married Delores M. Parker June 20, 1935. He and his love of a lifetime
enjoyed much during their younger years, (their 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.),
traveling and camping in their fifth-wheel. They enjoyed being with family and
friends, going to the canyons and playing their banjo's while all were singing
around the campfire at night. He and Delores also enjoyed bowling in several
leagues. Rulon graduated from East High School, studied to be a certified
public account but did not want to leave his current employer, Premium Oil
Company, to work in a accounting office for two years in order to become a
CPA. He said that he didn't think taking the CPA test would have made any
difference in his profession, but he did regret never taking the final test.
His ability in accounting did pay off however because he was promoted to
supervisor over Premium Oil's 32 retail service stations, before moving on to
more responsibilities. In his younger days he worked on his fathers farm, had
a paper route, worked as a service station attendant, a service station
manager, worked on a natural gas pipeline between Wyoming and Salt Lake City,
worked in a logging camp in Vancouver, Washington, worked in a feed store with
his brother Merrill in Salt Lake City, and at the same time worked full time
at Shell Oil Company across the street from the feed store, worked for Utah
Oil Refining Company, then in 1935 began working for Premium Oil, and this was
the beginning of his life long career with that company. He worked for them
for 67 years. He was phenomenal at facts and figures. During his life he was
Vice President of Premium Oil Company, President of Premoco Oil Company,
President of PR Transport Company, and Secretary-Treasurer of Leeoco Oil
Company. In Oct., 2002, at the age of 95 he retired because of health reasons,
however, still maintained his position on the board of directors. He resigned
from the board of directors in 2004. He said that he couldn't ask for a better
company to work for, and that it had been an enjoyable 67 years. Survived by
daughter, Jean (Ed) Smith, Taylorsville, UT; son, Robert (Sue) Hymas,
Herriman, UT; Delores's son, Jack (Arlene) Hymas, St. George, UT; Delores's
daughter, Peggy Walker, Lakewood, CO; brother, James Davis (Marge) Hymas;
sister-in-law, Ione Hymas, Taylorsville, UT. brother-in-law, Roy Parker,
Bailey, CO; many grandchildren; many, many great-grandchildren, and several
great great-grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews whom he loved and was
dearly loved in return. Preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years,
Delores; brothers, Rayby James (Gladys) Hymas, Merrill Hymas, Harold (Alice)
Hymas and sister, Pearl (Max) Pace; great grandson, Trent Michael Smith;
grandson, Larry Hymas. We want to give special thanks to Harmony Home Health
Care, and Harmony Hospice for the excellent care they gave to our very loving
father. Also a special thank you to the Golden Living Center for their care of
our wonderful father. He had a smile for all and nobody ever heard him say one
unkind word about anyone. He was always willing to be of any service he could
to anyone and was the most agreeable man anyone ever meet. He was a true
believer in "live and let live". His warm kindness and terrific attitude will
never be forgotten by those who meet him. Funeral services will be held Wed.,
July 6, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Ward House, 5233 South, 3200 West,
Taylorsville, UT. Family and friends may call Tuesday, July 5, 2005, 6-8 p.m.
at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So. Redwood Road and Tuesday at the church one
hour prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Rulon told his
daughter he liked to help others as much as possible and they talked about
donations. So as a suggestion, in lieu of flowers, a donation in Rulon's name
sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 1135 E. So. Temple, SLC, Ut. 84102, or any
charity of choice, would be greatly appreciated.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/1/2005 - 7/5/2005.

Lange, Fred
Fred Lange 1930 ~ 2005 Fred Lange, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great
grandfather, teacher, coach, neighbor, dear friend, missionary, and temple
worker passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2005. He was born in
Glendale, California, November 16, 1930. He was the youngest of four children,
son of Milton Henry Lange and Mildred Irene Evers. He attended BYU and
graduated from California State College at Los Angeles. Upon graduation he
began a long career teaching and coaching high school students in La
Crescenta, California, and Clearfield, Utah. Many of his former students and
athletes share fond memories of life lessons learned from Coach Lange. Fred
Married Mildred Virginia Davis on April 26, 1949. Their marriage was
solemnized two years later in the Mesa, Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints. Together they raised six children - three boys
and three girls. They currently have thirty one grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren, with two more he is soon to send down - plus many others who
have chosen to call him Dad. Sports were a big part of Fred's life. He coached
football, baseball, basketball, track, girl's and boy's swimming, tennis, and
water polo. For many years he officiated high school and college basketball.
He played football at Cal State, LA, was a national champion water skier, a
snow skier, tennis player, golfer, and sailor. Fred loved the Gospel of Jesus
Christ and served faithfully in many callings. He and his beloved Millie
served three missions: Teaching at Moroni High School, Tarawa, Kiribati
Islands, in the Fiji, Suva Mission; Shandong Province, China, teaching English
at Shandong University; and at the Orem Institute of Religion, UVSC Campus.
Recently he served as an ordinance worker in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. Fred
was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. He is survived by
Millie, his wife of 56 years and his children: Rob and Debby Lange (Heber
City), Cathie Foster (Salt Lake City), Jody and Larry Johnson (Sandy), Melinda
and Richard King (Provo), Bryan and Jori Lange (Phoenix), Brent and Laura
Lange (Salt Lake City), and the children and grandchildren. A memorial service
will be held Tuesday, July 12, at the LDS Chapel, 575 S. 400 W., Orem, at
11:00 am. The family will receive friends and neighbors at 9:30 am. Graveside
services at East Lawn Cemetery at 11:00 am, July 5, 2005.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/5/2005 - 7/10/2005.

Martinez, Abranh Ernesto
Abran Ernesto Martinez "Loved by Everyone" Abran Ernesto Martinez age 51,
passed away July 4, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born May 1, 1954 in Chama,
New Mexico to Rafael Carlos and Rose Romero Martinez. Married Caroline Maria
Maestas, Jan. 7, 1974 in Lumberton, New Mexico. Abran enjoyed fishing and the
outdoors. He was a jack of all trades. He is survived by: wife, two sons and
daughter; Ernest (Ann), Abe Chris, Karen (Adam) Barnes, grandchildren, Brandi,
Oscar, Daidee, Xavier, Vincent, mother; Rose and step-father; Francisco
Maynez, brothers and sisters; Donald (Eileen), Charlie (Josie) William (
Margie), Darlene (Rosendo) Rocha Louis (Norma), Fidel (Carla), Diane (Abe)
Luna, Lawrence (Janet), Mary (Eddie) Turner Steve, Lisa Martinez, and many
nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wed. 11:00 a.m.,
July 6, 2005 at the St. Martin De Porres. 4914 S. 2200 W. A Rosary will be
held Tues. 7:30 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

Nelson, Larry Allen
Larry Allen Nelson 1932 ~ 2005 Larry Allen Nelson, Sr., beloved husband,
father, brother, and grandfather, passed into eternity on June 30, 2005 after
a short illness with cancer, at the age of 72. Born October 24, 1932 to Joseph
Edgar Nelson and Lona Ann Jones in Salt Lake City, Larry was the fifth of six
children. As a young man he fulfilled a two and half year LDS mission to
Sweden. Shortly thereafter, he served two years in the military with his
brother, Joe, in Germany. Later he married Ruth Kathleen Sperry, October 16,
1959 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He graduated from the University of Utah
with a bachelors degree in History and a minor in German and later received
his Masters of Education at Eastern Michigan University. He was an educator in
the Granite School District for 30 years. Larry was a faithful member of the
LDS Church. He served as Elders Quorum President, Bishop of the 31st Ward,
Counselor in the Salt Lake Park Stake Presidency, High Councilor, Counselor in
the Stake Mission Presidency and Ward mission leader. Larry loved to sing and
shared his beautiful tenor voice in many ward choirs. He was a member of the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir for several years. For the last few years of his life
he enjoyed being a member of the Swanee Singers. Most of all, though, he loved
singing with his children, and with his brothers and sisters. Larry loved his
family very much and was loved by them. He had a caring, understanding heart,
and a generous spirit. He was very accepting and forgiving. He always had a
friendly greeting for everyone he met and he had a great sense of humor. Dad
was patient in suffering and "endured well" to the end. We love you, Dad! You
will be greatly missed. You are in our hearts until that great day when we
will be with you again! Survived by wife, Kathy; children, Larry Jr., Laurie
(Clark) Schmidt, Cindy, Jenny (Warren) Jones, Ryan, Cory (Camilla), and Allen
(Elizabeth); and 14 beloved grandchildren. Also survived by brothers, Ben
(EmmaLou), Joe (Ruth); and sisters, Verna (Vern) Nichol, and Fern (Gene)
Savage. Our sincere thanks to Flexcare and Federal Heights Nursing Center for
their tireless support and compassion Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
July 6, 2005, 12 p.m., at the Thirty-first Ward, 1078 S. McClelland St. (1040
E.) in SLC. Viewings will be held, Tues., July 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the
Thirty-first ward, and Wed. 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

Nelson, Revere Frank
Revere Frank Nelson 3/6/1926 ~ 7/2/2005 Revere Frank Nelson, born March 6,
1926, son of Revere Ariel Nelson and May Evelyn Snyder of Chicago, Illinois,
passed away July 2, 2005 at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived
by his wife, Rebecca May Pettit Nelson, whom he married February 14, 1957 in
the Salt Lake Temple. He is also survived by three sons, Robert Lindsey
(Sherri), William Bradley (Dawn), and Richard Eric (Stacey); two daughters,
Karla Marie (Dennis), and Kimberly Anne; 23 grandchildren and one
great-grand-son. Preceded in death by a son, Terrance Allen Nelson; a
daughter, Kristina May Orfanos; and a grandson, Rhett Lindsey Nelson. Revere
was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
served a mission to Norway 1950-52 and has served in various capacities since,
among them financial clerk for both ward and stake. He has been civic-minded
and taken an active part in the community, served as President of Sugar House
Kiwanis Club (1976-77); also as President of the Board of Governors of the
Salt Lake Branch of the American Institute of Banking. Above all else, he has
been a faithful and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and
showed unconditional love to all. The family wishes to give special thanks to
Inspiration Hospice for the loving care and support given to Revere and
family. Funeral services will be Wednesday. July 6, 11 a.m. at Winder Eighth
Ward, 1361 E. 4000 S, SLC. Friends may call Tuesday. 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park, and one hour prior to services. Interment at Wasatch Lawn
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

New, Ronnie D.
Ronnie D. New 1941 - 2005 FREMONT, Utah - Our beloved husband, father,
grandfather, son, brother and uncle, Ronnie Dean New, age 64, died July 2,
2005 at his home in Fremont, in the loving arms of his family after a valiant
battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1941 in Loa, Utah, a son of
Chester "Chet" William and Zina Oyler New. He graduated from Wayne High
School, Class of 1959. He served in the US Army as a Paratrooper in the 82nd
Airborne. Ronnie married Sandra Jackson, November 27, 1965 in Fremont, Utah.
He was a member of the LDS Church, where he served as a Scout Leader and a
Home Teacher. He also served as a 4-H Leader. Along with his sons, Ron owned
and operated the Ron New and Sons Construction Company. He enjoyed raising
game birds, hunting, trap shooting, ATV's and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of Fremont; children: Scott W. and Jody New of
Grantsville, UT; Kevin J. and Megan New of Loa; Jason R. and Ranae New of
Battle Mtn., NV; Brady R. and Kelly New of Loa; Laura and Jeremy Westwood of
St. George; 10 grandchildren; his mother, Zina New of Loa; brothers and
sister: Donnie L. and Donna New of Escalon, CA; C. Bob and LuGene New, Fred G.
New, Carla and Steve Jacobson, all of West Valley City. Preceded in death by
his father, Chet New and twin sons, Shane R. New and Shawn R. New. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. in the Fremont LDS
Ward Chapel. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home
in Richfield, Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. and at the ward chapel in
Fremont, Thursday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial
with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92
will be in the Fremont Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral
Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah. On line guest book:
www.springerturner.com
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

Saris, Matthew Martin
Matthew Martin Saris Returned Home Matthew Martin Saris 24, passed away July
1, 2005. He was born Nov 20, 1980 in Salt Lake City a son of Douglas and Wendy
Gray. Matt lived for music, loved computers, and animals, especially cats. He
would want us all to be happy and his friends to have a drink to his name,
often. He was a gentle soul who was too soft for this world Survived by his
parents Douglas and Wendy Gray, his brother Pieter and Heather and baby
nephew, grandparents Glen and Phyllis Gray. Preceded in death by grandparents
Pieternella and Martin Saris, and his father Harold L. Whitney Funeral
Services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at the Highland 6th Ward 10115 South
Yorkshire Drive (4300 West) where friends may call Wed. Evening from 6-8 p.m.
and one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the Mt. View Memorial
Estates Cemetery 3115 East 7800 South. In lieu of flowers please make a
donation to NAMI Utah (National Alliance for Mental Illness 309 East 100
South, SLC, UT 84111). Directors Independent Funeral Service.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Stockton, Theron Raymond
Theron Raymond Stockton "Bus" Theron Raymond Stockton, age 84, passed away
July 2, 2005 at home in West Valley City. He was born January 16, 1921 in Ft.
Morgan, Colorado to Harold Otis Stockton and Anna Josephine Furrer Stockton.
He married Carma Seeley September 1, 1973 in Elko, NV. I was a truck driver. I
loved being behind the wheel. My buddies and I solved the problems of the
world at the coffee shop. I was a very patient man who loved my family and
friends. I will be with you forever. So keep truckin on my good buddies 10-4
...the Buzzbomb. He is survived by his wife, Carma Seeley Stockton; children,
Susan (Grant), David (Bonnie), Lesa, Jim (Connie), Rhonda, Tom (Lesli), Joe,
Cami (Stan); grandchildren (25); and great-grandchildren (4). He is preceded
in death by his eldest daughter, grandson, mom, dad, and brother. Services
will be 12 noon, Wednesday July 6, 2005 at Valley View Mortuary, 4335 West
4100 South, West Valley. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from
6-8 p.m. and also one hour prior to the services Wednesday. Interment will
follow at Valley View Memorial Park. Thank you to all of those who have cared
for Bus over the years. And a very special thanks to Harmony Home Health and
Hospice for their very special care.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005.

Susko, Lawrence
Lawrence Susko 1952-2005 Lawrence, (Larry) Susko, beloved husband, father and
brother, passed away peacefully at home, in the early morning hours of June
28, 2005. His wife and daughter were by his side. Larry was born May 2, 1952
in Sharon, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Paul and Fannie Susko. He attended
high school in Sharpsville, PA. He was Senior Class President in High School.
He went on to attend and graduate from the University of Notre Dame with a
degree in business. He played football with the "Fighting Irish" and was part
of the team that won the National Championship in 1973. Larry worked in the
field of underground mining/tunneling support systems for almost thirty years.
His colleagues and all others who knew him respected him and his expertise in
this field. Larry married Tong Sonyi in 1985. He was a wonderful father to his
stepdaughter Jenny and her two children, Anthony and Asia. He loved to play
golf and watch football and automobile racing. Although he became very ill
with cancer and experienced great pain, Larry fought courageously until the
end. He is survived by his wife, Sonyi; daughter, Asia Susko; brother, Paul
(Linda) Susko; sister, Susan (Joe) Holler, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by Anthony, Jenny, and his parents. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005, 12 noon at the St. Patrick's
Catholic Church, 1058 West 400 South. The family would like to thank all of
the people involved in Larry's care for their love and support.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005.

Travis, Melva Christensen
Melva Christensen Travis 1918 - 2005 Melva passed away peacefully on July 2,
2005 after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 15, 1918 in West
Jordan to Lars and Reinetta Bateman Christensen. She graduated in 1937 from
Jordan High School. She married James C. Travis on July 12, 1938 in Boise, ID.
He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1992. She is survived by daughters Bette
Sylvester and Rita (Dan) Nicar of Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren, 19
great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; sister, LaRene Middlemas;
brother, Paul Christensen, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by
her daughters, Mary Kathleen Travis and Dixie Galaviz; three brothers and five
sisters She enjoyed bowling and being with her friends and was an avid
gardener. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 2:30 p.m.
in the South Cottonwood 16th Ward, 5235 So. Wesley Road (1100 East). Friends
may call Tuesday 7-9 pm at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600
So. and Wed. at the Ward 1:30-2:15 p.m. Interment West Jordan City Cemetery.
The family would like to thank IHC Hospice for their love and care. In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to the family or to IHC Hospice.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.

Wetzel, Emma Orlene Robinson
Emma Orlene Robinson Wetzel 1932 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Emma Orlene Robinson
Wetzel, 72, passed away July 3, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah. Born September 25,
1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ray Robinson and Emma Helena Fikstad. She
attended Onegua Grade School, Jackson Jr. High and graduated from West High
School. She received a one year certificate from the California Air College.
Orlene joined the W.A.F.'s in 1950 and was stationed in Texas and South
Carolina. She met her husband Allen Richard Wetzel (Watertown, WI) while
stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, South Carolina where they were
married in 1952. They went to Wethersfield Air Station in England where their
first two children were born. Upon returning stateside they were stationed in
Wisconsin and Nevada where their next two children were born. Returned
overseas to France for three years. Once again coming home to spend the next
four years in Texas, then to Salt Lake while Allen served in Vietnam and
Thailand. Then off to Washington State for one and half years. Then packed
their bags once again to spend four years in Germany. After 26 years of
service, they retired in Bountiful, Utah. Orlene worked for WIC the past 16
years where she enjoyed the friendship of many fine ladies. She was a lifelong
member of the LDS Church, where she held many positions over the years. Her
compassion, love, and caring - for everyone - family and friends - was without
measure. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters, and a
brother. Orlene is survived by her four children, son, Tony (Vicki) Wetzel;
daughter, Laurie (Chuck) Lindsay; son, John (Valene) Wetzel; daughter, Julie
(Kim) Boren; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday July 6, 2005 at the Bountiful 19th Ward, 1540
N. 400 E. Friends may call Tuesday July 5th from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's
Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Wed. 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior
to services. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. Email condolences to
lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 7/4/2005 - 7/5/2005.

Worthington, Berneice
Berneice Worthington 1917~2005 NEPHI -Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and
Great Grandmother, Berneice Morley Worthington, age 87, passed away July 3,
2005 in Nephi, Utah. Berneice was born December 21, 1917 in Moroni, Utah to
Wilford LeRoy and Edna Olson Morley. She married her sweetheart, Henry
Worthington September 16, 1936 in the Manti Temple. He passed a way October 2,
1996. Henry and Berneice were married for 60 wonderful years. All who knew
them will remember the sweetness of their marriage. She is survived by her
three sons, Ned (Mavis) of Ephraim; Jay (Nancy) of Highland, Utah; Craig
(Toni) of West Jordan; a sister, Ethelyn Chapman of Moroni, Utah; 12
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, an
infant son and a grandson. Berneice loved flowers, cooking, especially helping
Henry at the grocery store and raising their large vegetable garden each year.
She loved animals and worked along side each of her boys with their 4H and FFA
projects. She was a very dedicated primary teacher and secretary for many
years. She had a deep love for her Heavenly Father and Savior and left a
legacy of faith, testimony and courage that will be remembered by all that
knew her. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2005 at
the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North. Friends may call one hour prior
to services. Interment will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery. The family
extends their love and appreciation to the staff of Heritage Hills Care Center
for their loving care and attention given to mother over the past four years.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/5/2005.