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Bingham, Joseph Blaine
Joseph Blaine Bingham 1927 ~ 2005 On July 12, 2005, at the age of 77, Joseph
Blaine Bingham passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, from natural
causes. Blaine was born on December 22, 1927 to Joseph M. Bingham and Ada May
Taylor in Ogden, Utah. He attended Ogden High School. After high school he
served in the United States Navy for three years. He served an LDS mission to
the Eastern States from 1949 to 1951. He attended Weber State and Utah State
University. Married to Helen Donaldson on June 6, 1952 in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple by Harold B. Lee. He lived a full and complete life, and was loved
dearly by many. Blaine and Helen have twelve children: David (Karen) Bingham,
Lori (Skip) Loesch, Mary Jo (Michael) Larson, Scott (Karen) Bingham, Helen
(Don) Thomas, Donna, Catherine (Terry) Smith, Lee (Deanna) Bingham, Linda
Scarlet, Diane (Jason) North, Joseph (Sharon) Bingham, and Rebecca (Paul)
Poulsen. Blaine and Helen have 48 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Blaine served two stake missions. He also taught in the Davis School District
for 25 years. Blaine and Helen served an LDS mission to Albuquerque, New
Mexico from May 1995 to May 1996. They celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary in 2002. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna, parents,
sister and son-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
July 16, 2005 at the Val Verda Stake Center, 2600 South 500 West, Bountiful.
Friends and family may call Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon
Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful and Saturday morning
from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful
Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Special thanks to Vista
Care Hospice for their compassionate care.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Bowring, Louis Timmerman "Tim"
Louis Timmerman "Tim" Bowring 1937 ~ 2005 Louis Timmerman "Tim" Bowring, 68,
surrounded by his family, passed through the veil to paradise on July 9, 2005
after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Disease. He was born January 10, 1937
in Salt Lake City, Utah to Louis Davis Bowring and Dorothy Ruth Timmerman. Tim
was married to his high school sweetheart Annette Laney for 52 years. Tim
served his country in the United States Army for 20 years. He was a helicopter
pilot and served two separate tours of duty in Vietnam. He received his
Master's degree in Communications from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He
retired from the military in 1977, and then worked in various executive
marketing positions. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. Tim and Annette served a Mission in the church employment
center. Survivors include his wife, Annette, and six children; Kevin and
Mollie Bowring, Needham, MA; Kim and Vic Jarett, Overland Park; Kathryn and
Michael Baker, Overland Park; Kara and Rick Wedow, Dallas, TX; Kris and Cassie
Bowring, Bloomington, MN; Katina and Jimmie Gnidziejko, Overland Park; 10
grandchildren, (Kristoffer, Anna, Bryan, Peter, Nicole, Whitney, Elisabeth,
Garett, Emma and Laney);one brother, Dennis (and Kathleen) Hansen, Ephraim,
two sisters, Karen Anderson, Salt Lake CityT, sister, Linda (and Marc)
Edminster, Bountiful. Preceded in death by parents and one grandson, Kory T.
Baker. A viewing will be held on July 13, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Porter Funeral
Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa KS. Memorial services will be held on July 14,
2005 at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7845
Allman, Lenexa, Ks. Interment immediately following service at Leavenworth
National Cemetery, 4101 S 4th St. Trafficway, Leavenworth, Ks. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Alzheimer's Association,
3846 W. 75th, Prairie Village, KS 66208 and/or NorthCare Hospice 2900 Clay
Edwards Dr., NKC, MO 64116.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Bridge, Marie Dietz
Marie Dietz Bridge 1912 ~ 2005 Marie Dietz Bridge was finally called home on
July 9, 2005. She was born to Conrad Karl Dietz and Augusta Mhros Dietz on
February 28, 1912, along with her twin sister, Martha. She married J. Kenneth
Bridge on November 10, 1933. This union was later sealed in the Salt Lake
Temple. Marie and Ken were the parents of five children: Mary Jo (Hal)
Humpherys, Tucson, AZ; James Kenneth (Carla), Taylorsville, UT; David (Kathy),
Murray, UT; Joseph William (Jane), West Jordan, UT; and Robert Alan (Eileen),
Greensboro, NC. Perseverance and hard work were the hallmarks of Marie's life.
She learned the value of hard work and reliability from her mother, and she,
in turn, passed these values on to her children. After Ken's untimely death,
Marie was faced with the task of keeping the family together, and making it
possible for each of her children to complete their education and continue
with their lives. Her life was a life of service to others, especially her
family. To know her was to love her; she was truly a person "without guile,"
and will be greatly missed. Marie is the last survivor of her generation, and
has anxiously anticipated reuniting with Ken and those who have passed on
before her. Her children, 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren survive
her. The family would like to extend special thanks to Marilyn Leishman for
her tender loving care during Mom's final weeks and months. Funeral services
will be held Fri., July 15th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E.
South Temple. Friends and family may call on Thurs., July 14th, from 6-8 p.m.
and one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005.

Carlson, Daniel Eldon
Daniel Eldon Carlson 1947 ~ 2005 Our beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin and
friend, Daniel Eldon Carlson, passed away on July 5th 2005. He was born on May
29, 1947. He was a member of the LDS Church. Dan was a charitable, loving and
generous person. He was known by all for his efforts to make everyone fill he
or she was the most important when with him. He loved Jet Skies in the summer
and Snow Mobiles in the winter. How we all loved to go to the Ranch. We will
miss his smile and unconditional love. From the loving arms of Earthly to
Heavenly Parents. He is survived by his parents, Eldon and Lola Carlson, his
brother Douglas S. Carlson and his wife LaRene and their children; Brian,
Jennifer, Jeffrey and Laurie, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Funeral Services and
burial will be Friday July 15 at 2:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East
10600 South, Sandy, Utah. Family and friends may meet one hour prior.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Cato, Owen
OWEN-Owen Cato, 81, died July 12, 22005 in Price, Utah. Funeral Services will
be Saturday, July 16, 2005 at the Moab illS Stake Center. Viewing Friday, July
15, 2005 Fausett Mortuary in Price and one hr prior to services
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Cox, Lavaun
Lavaun Cox 3/31/22 ~ 7/11/05 BOUNTIFUL - Dad passed away peacefully on Monday,
with his sweetheart Zella faithfully by his side. He was born in Woodruff,
Utah to William James Cox and Minnie Mae Bowns, the youngest of seven
children. He loved the mountains and valleys around Woodruff and spent many
hours throughout his life hunting and fishing there. He left his home in 1941
to serve the first of three LDS missions, after which he enlisted in the army
air corps and served in World War II. He then convinced Zella Pearl Putnam to
marry him on April 2, 1945, in the Salt Lake Temple, while on furlough. This
past April was their 60th wedding anniversary. Dad loved mom and their
children more than anything, which he always called his most prized
possessions. LaVaun was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. His whole life revolved around the Lord and Service. He
held many positions in the church, High Councilman, Bishop, Scout Leader,
Teacher, Temple Ordinance Worker and excelled in Family History Research. He
was often involved and in charge of many building projects and welfare
assignments. He also brought much comfort to many people through his teaching
and counseling. He loved to work with his mind and hands. He sold insurance
for State Farm for 25 years and was a masonry contractor as a hobby, so he
said. LaVaun is survived by his sweetheart, Zella Pearl Cox and their five
children and spouses. VaunZell Shallenberger (Dave) Bountiful, Clarke Cox
(Michelle) Boston, MA, Bonnie Haines (Frank) Bountiful, Julie Eckman (Wayne)
West Bountiul, Jared Cox (Michelle) West Bountiful and his sister Annie Rima
(Tude) Woodruff, UT, 23 grandchildren and four great-grand-children all of
which are true to the faith which was one of dad's greatest joys. Dad wore out
his body in service to the Lord. We love you and will miss you, but your
teaching and example will guide us through until we meet again. Funeral
Services will be Saturday July 16th 2005 at 11 at the 12th ward chapel, 1475
North 300 West , Bountiful. Friends may call Friday evening July 15th from 6
to 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful and
from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday before the services at the 12th ward
building. Interment will be at the Memorial Estates Cemetery in Bountiful.
Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com In lieu of flowers, please donate
to the LDS Humanitarian fund. Our family wishes to give our deepest gratitude
to the doctors and staff of Lakeview Hospital who provided such excellent
medical care and loving service not only for dad, but to all of us.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Ferris, Lilas Green Cox
Lilas Green Cox Ferris "Mom & Grandma" Lilas Maurine Green Cox Ferris, 84, our
loving mom, grandma, and sister, passed away July 12, 2005. She was born
November 12, 1920 in Huntington, Emery County, Utah to Charles Robert and
Blanche Jones Green. She married Mostyn J. Cox Sr. in Manti, Utah on June 11,
1939; later divorced. Lilas married Melvin Ferris in Salt Lake City, Utah and
he preceded her in death. Lilas enjoyed multiple talents including singing and
drama. She excelled academically and was and excellent home maker. Her home
was a place of beauty ; she loved cooking, sewing and baking. Her children
were the love of her life. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints where she held many positions in music, Primary and Relief
Society. Other hobbies included travel which she enjoyed very much. Survivors:
son, Mostyn J. Cox Jr.; daughter, Maureen Fuelling (Lynn); five grandchildren
seven great grandchildren; brothers, Regnald Green (Evelyn), Sandy; Dennis
Green (Betty), Aztec, NM; sister, Emma Prince (Ken), Sandy. Preceded in death
by sisters, Wilma Hansen and Edna Buckholdt. Funeral services Saturday, July
16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Midvalley Fifth Ward, 1211 East 7800 South,
Midvale, Utah. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Interment, Sandy City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Hansen, Margaret Rozilla Frampton
Margaret Rozilla Frampton Hansen "Honey Boo" Margaret Rozilla Frampton Hansen
entered this life as an eight-pound bouncing baby February 1, 1915, the
daughter of Charles W. and Rozilla Ashby Frampton in Salt Lake City, Utah. She
passed peacefully from our lives July, 10 2005. When Margaret was four her
family moved from Salt Lake City to a small farm, way out in the sticks, in
Holladay, Utah. After graduating from Granite High school she got a job in
Washington, D.C. where she met her "Boo", a dashing fellow named Teddy whom
she married in 1938. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple for
'time and eternity'. Margaret loved music and was an excellent singer, pianist
and organist. Margaret and Teddy were avid square dancers (much to their
children's embarrassment), and served two full-time missions for the LDS
Church in Columbia and Chile, S.A. where Margaret used her musical gifts to
help touch lives and make friends. She was loved by all who knew her and she
continued to make friends until the time of her passing. Survived by her two
children, Richard and Elizabeth, five grandsons and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Teddy L. Hansen. The family
wishes to thank the staff at Brighton Gardens and the University of Utah
Hospital for their excellent care and kindness. A viewing will be held 10:30
a.m. July 15, 2005 at the Holladay 25th Ward, 4650 Naniloa Drive, Holladay,
Utah. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon July 15, 2005 at Wasatch
Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral
Directors.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Ison, W.O. Willard Asa
W.O. Willard Asa Ison, U.S.N. Ret. 1921 ~ 2005 SALT LAKE CITY, UT-Our beloved,
husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away Tuesday morning
surrounded by his loving family after an astonishing battle for life. Born
November 10, 1921 to John M. Ison and Judie Mullins. Willard was the eldest of
three children including Brother Ira Ison who preceded him in death and his
sister Helen Halterman. Born and raised in Kentucky his desire to expand his
horizons led him to enlist in the Navy at 19 years old and he remained in the
service of our country for the next 20 years. Willard served with the US Navy
in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After serving our country Willard settled
in Salt Lake City where he met the love of his life, Judith Louise Green, they
married October 17, 1959 after a three week courtship. Together they have
shared 46 years together creating a bond of eternal love and a life which
includes six children, (one son (Brook) who preceded him in death) and 13
grandchildren. Willard has been an active member of the LDS church where he
held a wide variety of positions at Ward and Stake level taking pride in
serving his church. Willard was an active member of the Democratic Party
participating in local and state elections. Willard was also a committed
advocate of his local community serving his friends and neighbors. His love of
life led him to enjoy many hobbies including, sketching, painting, guitar
playing, gardening, baseball, and reading. Willard is survived by his Wife,
Judith, his five children, John (Debbie), Nellie (Dale), Stephen (Babs), Peg
(Paul) and Rachel (Charles) and 13 grandchildren, Nick, Katie, Josh, Becca,
Laura, Michael, Sam, Sarah, Chloe, Jake, Luke, Hannah and Xavier and his
precious dog (given to him by his granddaughter Hannah) Duncan. Willard's
family would like to thank the amazing staff at Harmony Hospice for the love
and kindness which they so willing provided to their father. The family would
also like to thank the Veteran's Administration and the countless doctors and
nurses who have cared for our father over the past 40 years. In lieu of
flowers donations can be made to the Veterans Administration. Funeral Services
will be held Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the LeGrand Ward, 1078
McClelland Street. Friends and family may call Friday, July 15, 2005 from 6:00
- 8:00 p.m. at the Deseret Memorial Mortuary, 36 East 700 South and Saturday
from 9:45 to 10:45 at the Church. Interment following service will be at,
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 So. Highland Drive. email
www.celebratinglife-ut.com
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Knighton, Howard King
Howard King Knighton 1929 ~ 2005 Howard King Knighton, 76, passed away July
12, 2005 in Taylorsville, in the presence of his loving family. Born March 24,
1929 in Bountiful, Utah, son of William Henry and Mary Ellen King Knighton.
Married Melba Brunson Nov. 10, 1951 in Fillmore, Utah; later solemnized in the
Salt Lake Temple. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and held many
callings including High Priest Group Leader. Served a mission with his wife in
the Tennessee Nashville mission. Survived by wife, Melba; children: Terrie
(Dan) Pendleton, Laurie Knighton, Susan (Steve) Mutchler, Doug (Katie), Starla
(Ken) Kiger; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Ray.
Preceded in death by son, Brian; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and
12 siblings. Funeral services will be Monday, 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville
16th Ward, 3495 West 4850 South. A viewing will be held Sunday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 So Redwood Road and Monday at the church,
10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Lloyd, Ann Packer
Ann Packer Lloyd 1916 ~ 2005 Ann Packer Lloyd, 89, passed away peacefully of
natural causes July 12, 2005 in Sandy, Utah. She was born June 26, 1916, the
second daughter of Samuel P. Packer and Martha Sutherland in Preston, Idaho.
Her mother passed away during the flu epidemic of 1918 leaving baby Ann with
no recollection of her mother and a longing to be with her again. Their
heavenly reunion gives her family much solace during this time of grief. Ann
was raised by her loving father and stepmother, Allie Hanson, in Preston. She
was especially close to her older sister, Helen and loved her brothers, Samuel
Lyle, Allen, and Richard. She attended schools in Preston graduating in 1934.
She lived with her grandmothers while attending Utah State University and
graduated in 1938 with an English degree, minoring in business. She taught
school in Mink Creek and Grace, Idaho. Ann married Parley Lloyd June 5, 1939
in the Salt Lake Temple. They celebrated 66 years of marriage. He was by her
side, as always, when she left this life. Ann was blessed with two loving
children, Karen and Spence. They raised their family on a dairy/dry farm in
Grace, Idaho. Ann and Parley retired to Logan in 1972, then moved to Provo and
finally Salt Lake City. Never more than a few blocks from an LDS Temple, they
served often and attended weekly. They were spiritual anchors for their family
and friends and found ways to serve in every stage of life. Although her
eyesight began to fail 30 years ago, she never complained nor stopped making
weekly loaves of heavenly bread. Ann was a faithful member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and serving in various callings including
Stake Relief Society President in Grace, Stake YWMIA President in Montpelier,
Idaho, and a temple worker in Logan. She unwaveringly supported her husband in
his callings. She was honored to be a member of Daughters of the Utah
Pioneers. Ann laughed easily and often through good and hard times and was the
epitome of a kind soul. She exemplified to her posterity the importance of
faith, honesty and a scoop of ice cream after dinner. She is survived by her
husband Parley, daughter Karen (Gary), and son Spence (Sandy), all of Sandy,
Utah. She will be greatly missed by her 10 grandchildren and 16
great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, a
great-grand-son, as well as all her siblings. Services will be held Saturday,
July 16, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake
City, where friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour
prior to services. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Wellsville, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Lofthouse, Bonnie Louise
Bonnie Louise Lofthouse "Great Mom" Bonnie Hardcastle Lofthouse, age 77,
passed away July 13, 2005 in Holladay, Utah. She was born November 20, 1927 in
Sandy, Utah to Ernest R. and Ordell Turner Hardcastle. Married Vandell Clark
Lofthouse on November 15, 1947, in Sandy, Ut. Bonnie was a very special wife,
mother, grandmother, "Granny Great" and a loving sister. She loved being a
homemaker, helping others, knitting, sewing, making special gifts when needed
and spending time with her family and grandkids. Survived by her husband;
children, Sherry (Doug) Kroll of Brighton, CO and Michael (Michelle) of West
Jordan; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great grandchildren;
four step great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters. Preceded in
death by her parents, two brothers and a son, Clark. Special thanks to her
loving neighbors and friends, Roger and Ida Hyatt, who loved and treated her
like a mother. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her. Graveside
services will be held at 12Noon, Sat., July 16, 2005 at Larkin Sunset Gardens
Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So., in Sandy, UT, where a visitation will be held
Friday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Marriott, Woodrow Duane
Woodrow Duane Marriott 6/27/1914~7/12/2005 Woodrow (Woody) Duane Marriott, 91,
died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born June 27,
1914, in Marriott, Utah, to Hyrum Willard and Ellen Morris Marriott. Woody
attended the public schools and graduated from Weber College in Ogden. He
served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
Britain, where he played on the mission's baseball team, the Rochdale Greys.
Woody married Judith Cannon in the Salt Lake Temple on July 82, 1938. They
made their home in Washington, D.C., where Woody pursued his four-decade
career with the Marriott Corporation. An active member of the Chevy Chase
Ward, Woody took time to serve in many civic and community groups, including
president of Boys Club and Rotary. He also helped many young people attend
college and serve missions. Woody loved horses, fishing, and hunting, and
spent many weekends at the Marriott Farm in Hume, Virginia. He also enjoyed
golf (he had 16 holes-in-one), tennis, and raising and racing thoroughbred
horses. Woody is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Georgia Marriott; four
sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Judith Cannon
Marriott; his four children, Nancy Jean Marriott Sonkens (Jerry), David Cannon
Marriott (Neill), Susan Marriott Ickes, and Judith Ann Marriott Ballstaedt
(Mark); 35 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will
be held Saturday, July 16, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Holiday North Stake
Center, 4395 S. Albright Drive (2145 East), Salt Lake City, Utah, where
friends may call on Friday evening, July 14, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on
Saturday from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be by
Holbrook Mortuary at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

McGhie, Mary Louise Woodward
Mary Louise Woodward McGhie "Mrs. Utah 1958" Louise McGhie our loving wife,
mother, grandmother and friend passed away at home July 12, 2005. Louise was
born May 29, 1924 in Salt Lake to Grant Gordon and Mary Ellen Brown Woodward.
Sealed to Donald Rex McGhie November 26, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple and have
been best friends and so much in love for 57 years. She was Miss Sugarhouse
and Utah Centennial Queen in 1947. Mother will be remembered for her beautiful
smile and her genuine love and concern for everyone she met. She worked for
many banks throughout her life. She served faithfully in various callings. She
enjoyed making quilts and afghans for her family, she loved the gospel and was
our perfect example. Survived by spouse Donald Rex McGhie, children: Ronald W.
McGhie, Jone Cluff (John), Kathy Patterson (Dave), Stacy Krahenbuhl (Jerry),
16 grandchildren and 16 great-grand-children. Preceded in death by her
parents, four brothers: Calvin, Grant, Gordon, Robert. Funeral Services
Saturday, July 16, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Country Park 6th Ward, 11251 So. 2700
W. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007
W. South Jordan Pkwy. (10600 So.) and one hour prior to the services at the
church. The family wishes to express their sincerest thanks to Caresource
Hospice who so lovingly and professionally attended to Louise during her last
days.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Neff, Troy
Troy Neff "In Loving Memory" N. Troy Neff was taken from us suddenly July 11,
2005 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, leaving those of us who
knew and loved him with a profound sadness and disbelief. Troy was born
October 7, 1971 in Salt Lake City, Utah to April Walker. He married Jonnie
Lynn Santistevan, later divorced. Troy was a devoted father to Shay, Tishara,
Kobi and Kiley, and he loved his sweetheart, Gwen Jakobison, and her children
Chris and Miranda very much. Troy had a big heart that felt very deeply. He
loved his trucks, flying, outdoor sports and most of all, spending time with
his family. Troy overcame many challenges in his life, set high goals and
worked hard toward them. He was currently attending Salt Lake Community
College majoring in accounting and business management, was on the deans list,
and had been accepted at Weber State College to finish his degree. We are
proud of his achievements. Troy is survived by parents, April and William
Hickman; grandmother, Maurine Walker; brothers and sisters, Michael, Justin,
Brandon, Adrian, Kimberly, Sasha, Dionne; many nieces, nephews and extended
family. He was preceded in death by the grandfather he held dear, Wayne James
Walker. Troy's family would like to thank the kind nurse at the scene who
began CPR, the paramedics who worked so hard to save his life and the Murray
City Police for their hard work, caring and support. Funeral services will be
held Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So.
State Street where family and friends may visit on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and
Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment Murray City
Cemetery. Troy, we love you and are so very proud of you. We will be together
forever someday.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Peterson, Leo William
Leo William Peterson 1907 ~ 2005 GLENWOOD, UT - Leo William Peterson, 97
passed away July 13, 2005 at his home in Glenwood with his family around him.
Leo was born August 23, 1907 in Glenwood to William and Alice Johnson
Peterson. He married Hazel Christiansen on December 19, 1929 in the Manti LDS
Temple. She preceded him in death September 3, 2002. Leo was a life time
resident of Glenwood where he raised his family also teaching them a love for
Monroe and Cove Mountains. He was a farmer and cattleman. He is survived by
his children, Karmen (Woody) Buchanan of Venice, Roger (Charlene) Peterson of
Richfield, RaNee (Arno) Jensen of Centerfield, Pamela (Larry) Gay of Joseph;
34 grandchildren; 88 great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren. In
addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by sisters, Fontell,
Reba and Ione. Funeral services will be held on Sat., July 16, 2005 at 12:00
Noon in the Glenwood LDS Ward Chapel. Friends and family may call at the
Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the
ward chapel in Glenwood on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in
the Glenwood Cemetery. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Phelps, Joey B.
Joey B Phelps Dad and Grandpa We will miss you dearly Our beloved Dad and
Grandpa, Joey passed away suddenly on July 10, 2005. We are heartbroken
knowing he is gone but he went to be with his love, Ann, who passed away two
years ago. We know he is happy to be back with "Love" holding her and giving
her lots of kisses and knowing he will have her forever now. Joey was born on
Jan. 1, 1924 to Fred Lee and Eva Phelps in Murray, UT. He graduated from
Murray High. He served in Italy during World War II, fighting and protecting
his country. He then came home and married his "Love", Ann in 1945 and started
their lives together. Joey became a meat cutter, a job he loved and he had his
own Butcher Block Store. He also worked for Miers Meat in Holladay for over 25
years where he was loved dearly by everyone who worked with him and all of his
customers because he always greeted them with a smile. He finished his working
career at Schneider Bros. Meats and The Store. He was hardworking and very
dedicated to his job. Joey is survived by his brother Jack, sister Thelma, and
his two sons, Joey and Jeff who he loved very much, daughter-in-law, Gayle who
he loved like his own and his five grandkids, Joe, Melissa, Ryan, Nick
(Bonnie) and Mandy. He cherished them very much. He also has three
great-grand-children, little Star, Coley, and Beth, who were his little
angels. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 15, 2005 at 12 noon,
Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, in Sandy. A visitation will be
held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services. Our
hearts are sad and empty with him gone but we know he is with his "Love" and
we know he is looking down on us, watching over us forever because he knows we
love him very much.
Published in the Deseret News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005.

Rasmussen, Dale
Dale Rasmussen 1/12/59 ~ 7/11/05 Dale was 46 years young and taken before his
time. We'll miss him forever. He was a man who would do anything for anyone,
anytime. He was a loving father to Christopher, Mathew, Tony, and Angie;
eternal friend of Leighenn; son of Keith and Mary Adderley; brother of Dennis,
Donnie, Duane, Darrell, Dennis, Connie, and Bonnie; also, John Caldwell. For
funeral information, please contact Redwood Mortuary at 969-3456 or visit
www.celebratinglife-ut.com
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Shirley, William O.
William O. (Bill) Shirley, 75, passed away peacefully at his home July11, 2005
after a year-long battle with cancer. Bill was born July 1, 1930 to William
and Violet Shirley in Owensboro, KY. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1946
and later enlisted in the USAF in 1950. He retired as a photographer from the
military in February 1973, settling in Utah. He continued his photographic
career working for Hill AFB until retiring from civil service. Bill married
his first wife Keiko Fukuma in December, 1956 and they had six children. They
later divorced and he married his current wife Trudy McStotts in June, 2003.
Bill enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, bowling, coaching his children's
sports teams, and traveling. Later in life he also enjoyed playing bingo,
watching his children and grandchildren playing sports, and was an avid Utah
Jazz fan. He enjoyed beauty, nature, his family and friends. He was quick to
offer a hand when needed and made friends easily. Bill is survived by all six
of his children: Mrs. Jay (Vera) Lewis - Colorado; Richard Shirley, Mrs. Dean
(Jeanne) Hamblin, Mrs. William (Linda) Bell, David Shirley and Robert Shirley
- Utah; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his
three sisters: Mrs. Harlan (Alba) Altman - Indiana, Mrs. George (Josephine)
Knoop and Mrs. James (Beverly) Keating - both Kentucky. He had numerous nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents. Friends may call at
Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Prkwy, South Jordan, UT from
6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July14, 2005. Graveside services will be held on Friday,
July 15, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at Utah Veteran's Memorial Park, 17111 So. Camp
Williams Rd, Bluffdale UT. The family wishes to express their deepest
gratitude and thanks to Frank and Linda Diana, Robin Harward, Russell
Blatnick, Leslie Marsh, the staff of Vista Care and all our wonderful friends
for their friendship, support and generosity during Bill's extended illness.
Husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend - we will all miss you so very
much!
Published in the Deseret News from 7/13/2005 - 7/14/2005.

Smith, Malin Ross
Malin Ross Smith 1909 ~ 2005 Malin received a new calling and obediently left
this earth on July 13, 2005. He was born on Nov. 18, 1909 in Lund, Nevada to
Heber A. Smith and Lillie J. Burgess. He was educated in Lund and learned the
lessons of hard work on the ranch working beside his father and siblings.
Malin was the second of eight children. He is survived by two sisters, Irma
Rae Fairbourn and Iona Hatfield, two brothers Kay Smith and Curtis Smith. Jay,
Vonda and Belva preceded him in death. He married Marval Atwood on July 14,
1933 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were the parents of four children: Kent and
Gordon of Boise, Idaho; Steven of Tremonton; and Jo Anne of Salt Lake City.
They raised their children in Lehi. Kent died as a teenager in December of
1949. Malin was trained as an electrician and worked for Geneva Steel for many
years. He was also a building contractor and had great pride in the homes he
had built in the valley in his spare time. Malin took his church callings
seriously and served in many capacities including as a member of a bishopric.
He and Marval served a mission in New York after his retirement. Malin and
Marval are the grandparents of 11 grandchildren and have numerous relatives
with whom he felt a strong connection. Farewell and funeral services will be
held on Friday, July 15, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the LDS Chapel located at 1250
East 200 South, Pleasant Grove, Utah. A viewing will be held at the church
from 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. prior to services.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Ure, Jonathan Daniel
Jonathan Daniel Ure 1946 ~ 2005 Died Thursday, June 23, 2005 of lung cancer in
Salt Lake City, UT. Jon was born March 13, 1946 in Salt Lake City, UT. to
Helen Bowring Ure and James William Ure. Preceded in death by his parents. Jon
was married twice, once to Linda Silver, later divorced, and once to Lori
Major, later divorced. Jon is survived by son Noah Silver Ure, Seattle, WA:
daughters, Emily Ure Brown and Jessica Claire Ure, both of Salt Lake City;
brothers Jim Ure and Joe Ure, both of Salt Lake; and sister, Martha
Niederhauser, Acton, MA. Jon was a longtime newsman with the Salt Lake
Tribune. Graveside Memorial Service, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at the
Veterans Camp Williams Cemetery, 17711 South Camp Williams Road. Wake later
that day at 1:00 p.m. at 1715 Creekside Lane, Park City, UT.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.

Vail, Betty June
Betty June Vail 6/13/29 ~ 7/13/05 MAU FRED, MINNESOTA- Our mother,
grandmother, great-grand-mother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully into
the arms of our Savior, on the morning of July 13, 2005 at 5:30 a.m.
surrounded by her loving family. She is now with our father, Lawrence, her
mother, Anna, her father Nels, beloved brothers, sisters, her special Auntie
Flo, and many others she held so dear. She leaves us with many fond memories
and will be greatly missed. Her immense love allowed many to call her mom and
grandma. Survived by children, Kevin (Janet), Patrick (Annie), Debbie (Kevin)
Freeman, Terrence, Kelly (Kimberly), Steven (Diane), Brian, Rebecca Page,
Michael, grandchildren, Laura (Josh), Christopher, Jake, Heather, Jonathan
(Tiffany), Stephanie, Jessica, Logan, Trenton, Samantha, Cassandra, Nikolas,
Holly, Lawrence and Jesse. "Grandma's Lil' Angel" Also survived by brothers,
Jack (Nancy) Larsen, Roger (Karen) Larsen, sister Frances (Gerald) Thorson,
sisters-in-law, Beverly, Donna and Margie. Special Mention, Sandy Wharff,
loved as a daughter, and dear family friend, Alex. Our family wishes to
express our heart felt gratitude to the IHC Hospice Staff that assisted with
our mother's care, as did her Doctors at St. Marks Hospital. Thank you for
allowing her dignity and respect in her final days. A visitation will be held
at Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 So. 2200 W. Riverton, Utah, on Friday, July
15th between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at
the Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church 1441 West Tamarack Rd. (4567
So.) Taylorsville, Utah on Saturday, July 16th at 10 a.m.
Published in the Deseret News on 7/14/2005.