OBITS: Deseret News 27 Jul 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Deseret News http://www.desnews.com Bess, Ramona Bacon Ramona Bacon Bess "Somewhere My Love" Ramona Bess passed away July 25, 2005 at her home of natural causes. Born April 20, 1915 in Cedar City, Utah to Lenora Adams and George Bacon. Married John W. Bess April 28, 1933; later solemnized in the SL Temple May 27, 1947. John passed away on July 28, 1990. Ramona was known to her family as the "Cookie Grandma." Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She taught many classes on sourdough recipes and always had sourdough pancakes for everyone when we were camping. She was a good friend to neighbors and always serving others. She was a great example to others of the Savior's love. She was an exceptional mother to her six boys and a "fantastic" mother-in-law and loved her daughter-in-laws like her own daughters. Survived by her children, Richard Bess (Vera) Altamont, UT; Larry Bess (Connie) Sandy, UT; Michael Bess (Lois), Spiro, OK; John Bess (Kathy), South Jordan, UT; Dave Bess (Debbie), Bluffdale, UT; 18 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Betty; and son, Robert Bess. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 10:00 am at the Murray 11th Ward, 5750 South Nena Way (100 West). Friends may call Thursday, July 28th from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. and from 9:00-9:45 am at the church prior to services on Friday. Interment Cedar City Cemetery on Friday at 5 p.m. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Block, Gene Captain Gene Block 1944 ~ 2005 Captain Gene Block died July 24, 2005 while a passenger in a plane crash in Salt Lake City, Utah. Eugene Galle Block was born January 25, 1944, to Fern Lucille Galle and Pete Block in Mound Ridge, KS. Gene started flying at age 15 and was a pilot for Western and Delta Airlines for 38 years. He retired in 2003 as a Delta 777 Captain. Gene and his wife, Mary, had residences at Wild River Ranches south of Evanston and McCall, Idaho. Gene was active in many community events and loved the great outdoors. Flying was his life and passion. His many, many friends will remember him as a true gentleman, straight forward, reliable, positive and charming. Gene is survived by his wife and soul mate, Mary, sons Jeff, Jerry, Jason and Joseph (Melissa) Block and daughter Julie (Tim) Dixon, stepdaughters Julie (Rhett) Puder, and Christy Roberts, grandchildren Harison and Mack Puder and sisters Kathryn Brown and Susan (Joel) Eaton, two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be held at Crandall Funeral Home on Thursday July 28, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. A memorial service will also be held in McCall, Idaho at the Community Congregational Church, date and time pending. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Boggess, Clarice Clarice Boggess "Bobbie" Clarice Boggess passed away July 21, 2005 in Murray, Utah. Born January 22, 1912 in Boise, Idaho to Charles E. Burr and Edith Aldrich Roberts. Married Dr. Eldin W. Boggess in 1939, he passed away February 4, 1997. Graduated from Logan Academy in 1930, St. Mark's Nursing School in 1933, and from Stanford Post Graduate School in 1934. Survivors, daughter, Bonnie (Ken) Tripp, son, Bruce (Colleen) Boggess. Grandchildren, Liz, James, Kristi, Kirk, and great grandchildren, Blair and Dillon. Preceded in death by a grandson, Mike. Family wishes to thank Pat and staff from Hearts of Hospice for their special loving care. Graveside services will be held Friday July 29, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Murray City Cemetery. Family & friends are invited to attend a Celebration of her Life at the home of her son, Bruce Boggess, immediately following the graveside. Funeral Directors Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. Family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Humane Society of Utah, 4242 So. 300 West, Murray, UT 84107. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Brown, Phyllis Mary Blackham Phyllis Brown 1932 ~ 2005 Phyllis Mary Blackham Brown, departed this life quietly, in the afternoon of the 25th of July 2005. She joins her beloved, departed husband Ted in a joyous reunion with her other family members beyond the veil. She was born March 5, 1932 in Fountain Green, Utah to: Ace Walter and Norma Elsie Mikkelsen Blackham. She is survived by her younger sister, Faye Ockey (Earl) of Salt Lake City, and her baby brother, Bevin Ace Blackham (Carol), of Moroni, Utah. She spent her childhood in Moroni and graduated from Moroni High School in 1950. She later graduated from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. She attended Utah State University in Logan where she received her teaching certificate. She later received her bachelors degree from Brigham Young University. She taught elementary school in Preston, Idaho; Nephi, Utah; and Santaquin, Utah. Later she taught special education at Payson Junior High. She loved learning, and was always teaching and sharing her discoveries with others. She had a special love for those who were less loveable. She was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she enjoyed teaching Relief Society and being a visiting teacher. She loved her family, her neighbors and her ward members. She was a voracious reader, and could never read enough on any subject. She had a special love for her kitties, Cleo and Minx. She met her husband at the Silver Maple gas station in Nephi, Utah and were later married on June 10, 1959 in Ely, Nevada. They were blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret. They were sealed as an eternal family in the Manti Temple. They were loving and faithful parents. Mom instilled in us a love for learning and a fascination with everything. We went on many trips exploring the deserts and canyons surrounding Nephi. She is survived by both daughters Elizabeth Brown of Salt Lake City, (partner, Kara Cope); Margaret Steward, currently serving an LDS mission in Houston TX; (husband, Travis); grandchildren: Daina, Ben, Hannah, MaryKate, Sam, Jacob and Lecia. A very special thanks to the nurses, aids and staff at Heritage Hills for their loving care during these past months. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005 in the Nephi 5th Ward, 345 E. 500 N. Friends may call at the church prior to the services from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Anderson Funeral Home Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. Carlsen, Keith Melvern Keith Melvern Carlsen "Together Forever" "One of a Kind" "Our Rock" Our dad, grandpa, brother and friend, Keith, passed away July 24, 2005 from complications of Strep A infections. Keith was born June 28, 1933 in Murray, Utah to Melvin Richard and Lizzie Verona Hardcastle Carlsen. He married Pauline Bakoulas on August 18, 1951. Together they had 51 great years. Keith and Pauline had three wonderful children; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Keith was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Dad loved spending time with his family and friends, camping, fishing, hunting, Wendover, Greek Easter, but most of all, cooking and baking. No one went hungry. Dad worked at Kennecott for over 30 years among a few other things. Best of all he loved the trains and sneaking all of his kids on them. Dad, you are our rock and you will forever be in our hearts. We will love and miss you forever. Survived by his loving children, Michael "CoCo" and Pat; daughters, Claire and Dave, Connie and Bruce; all of his grand and great grandchildren; brothers, Melvin (Shirley), Richard (Sandra); sisters, Betty Booth, Carolyn Golsan (Bruce), Barbara Nuzman (Jim). Preceded in death by his loving wife, Penny. The family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff at LDS Hospital and most of all to our special uncle, Melvin and his wife Shirley, for being our sole support. They never left our side. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State where friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. or Friday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Davies, Barbara Kay Dymock Barbara Kay Dymock Davies (Bobbie) MAGNA- Bobbie Davies passed away in Magna, Utah, on July 24th 2005 at the age of 68-years-old. She was born in Tooele on March 30th 1937 to Elwin M. and Anna Cluff Dymock. She married Norman C. Davies on March 24th 1956. What Bobbie loved most in life was spending time with her family and her sibling's families. Whether it was for weekend get togethers, BBQ's in the backyard or vacations. Bobbie was welcomed into heaven with the open arms of her parents & family members who passed away before her. The family wishes to thank the Copperview Living Assistance in Magna & Hospice Care of Salt Lake City for all their loving care. She is survived by her Husband, Norm Davies of 49 years, son, Brad(Pauline S.) Davies, daughter, Brenda Reynolds, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, sisters Carole (Dale) Hansen, Mary (Mike) Petersen, Shelley (B.J.) Shelley, brother, Vern Dymock Graveside services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m , July 28, 2005 at the Valley View Cemetery, 4400 West 4100 South. Friends may call Wednesday, 6-8 p.m, July 27, 2005 at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 West 2700 South, Magna and Thursday 10-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Condolences may be sent from www.PeelFuneralHome.com. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Ewell, Darrell Byran Darrell Byran Ewell 1939 ~ 2005 WOODLAND, UT - Surrounded by his family, our loving husband, father, brother and friend Darrell Byran Ewell passed away on July 24, 2005. Born on November 16, 1939 to Dell Byran Ewell and Helen Francke Ewell in Salt Lake City, Utah. On June 5, 1958 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Mavis Irene Nielson. Their marriage sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on July 18, 2002 for time and eternity. Darrell graduated from Granite High School in 1958 where he excelled and held many records in track. He was a proud, honest and hard working man who loved working along side his father in the family owned construction company Ewell and Son, Inc. Darrell also had a love for farming, fishing and pheasant hunting with his good friend Gary, but most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Mavis, children: Dale (Pam), Chris Gibson, Ted (Gina), Callie Larsen, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sister Annette Adams and extended family. Preceded in death by his parents, infant brother and sister and infant daughter Dawn. The family wishes to thank Darrell's many long time friends (you know who you are) for their help and friendships over the years which meant so much to him. We would also like to thank friends in the Woodland Ward for their support and concern, and the IHC Hospice Home Care providers for their assistance and kindness during his final days on earth. The family will receive friends at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, on Wed., July 27 from 6 - 8 p.m. and again on Thursday, July 28 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. followed by a graveside service at 11. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research @ www.michaeljfox.org. Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. Hardy, Aaron Dale Aaron Dale Hardy 1920 ~ 2005 Dale Hardy, 84, of Springville, Utah, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2005 in Glendale, Arizona. He had suffered a short illness following a stroke. He was born in Moroni, Utah on September 17, 1920 to John and Ella Delphia Hardy. He lived in Moroni until around 6 years old, then moved to Springville. He graduated from Springville High School in 1938. He married Isabel Leslie on June 1, 1940 which was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple in 1964. Dale worked in Portland, Oregon welding Liberty Ships during the war. He was an excellent welder and used these skills building the U.S. Steel plant at Geneva. He later became a tank salesman for Keys Tank, Hammond Iron Works, PDM, and GATX where he retired. He enjoyed most of all being with his wife and son. Together they hunted, fished, camped, played golf, and traveled. He loved golf and made several sets of golf clubs. During his retirement years, he and Isabel traveled in their fifth wheel trailer and visited much of the west. Dale was strong willed and always worked hard. He would often say, "No job is worth doing unless you do it right". He was a kidder and jokester, and loved to tell stories to anyone who would listen. He never rested or played until his work was done. He taught his family many things and we loved him very much. He was a member of the Provo Elks Lodge for 57 years. Dale is survived by his son, Robyn Dale (Judy) Hardy; four grandchildren: Nicole (Scot) Mathews, Brandon (Kenzi) Hardy, Erin (Michael) Mindes, Chad (Ashley) Hardy; and two great-grandchildren: Meagan Mathews and Rachel Mathews and two on their way. Funeral services will be on Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Hobble Creek 9th Ward, 450 South Canyon Road, Springville. Friends may call at the church from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Walker Family Mortuary of Spanish Fork. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Larson, Fern Washburn Fern Washburn Larson 4/3/1911 ~ 7/25/2005 RICHFIELD, UTAH - Our Fern has passed quietly and peacefully and is now in the loving arms of her Father in Heaven. She will be buried at the place she loved most, Richfield, Utah. Fern was born April 3, 1911 in Monroe, Utah to Peter and Eliza Lowe Washburn and was preceded in death by her husband, Grant and a son Laird. Fern attended South Sevier High School and graduated in 1931. She married Grant Larson January 17, 1933. She later worked for JC Penney Company. She loved gardening and it showed. Sunday drivers would make passing her home part of their journey. She shared her gardening talents by participating on the Richfield Beautication Committee. She was also a member and past president of the Richfield Study Club. Fern always anticipated the arrival of family and friends by standing and waiting on her front porch. A great feast was always followed by hours of story telling and friendly conversation. When guests left, Fern would return to the front porch to wave goodbye until the car was no longer in sight. Her family was by her side until the very end and no one could let her leave without a loving farewell. Fern is survived by her children, Ron (AlReta) Larson of Billings, MT; Joyce (Bob) Williams of Bountiful; Craig (Jane) Larson of Salt Lake City. In addition to her children, she leaves 14 grandchildren; 35 great-grand-children; sister Betty Parker of St. George; brothers, Hoover (Alice) Washburn of Monroe; and Bill (Betty) Washburn of Ogden. Also preceding her in death are brothers and sisters, Thelma Ogden, Alvin Dick Washburn, Viron Washburn, Zola Washburn, Leola Brown, Bobby Washburn. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the excellent and caring staff of Brighton Gardens. Fern loved you and expressed that to her family. Fern, there you are waving. It is not hello or goodbye. It is just always. Always standing on your porch waiting just for us. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 12:00 Noon in the Magleby Mortuary Chapel, 50 South 100 West, Richfield. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Latimer, Rhoda Carroll Rhoda Carroll Latimer 1904 ~ 2005 Rhoda Carroll Latimer, age 100 passed away July 24, 2005 at St. Joseph Manor, Bryan, Texas. Rhoda was born November 4, 1904 in Ogden, Utah, one of eight children born to Eustace Seth Carroll and Rhoda Ramsey Carroll. Rhoda Carroll married three weeks before the '29 crash to George W. Latimer, later a prominent Utah lawyer, who became Supreme Court Justice for the State of Utah, Brigadier General in the Utah National Guard and officer and original Judge on the United States Military Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. Economic conditions forced Mrs. Latimer to begin working before she completed high school. During World War II, while her husband was overseas, Mrs. Latimer returned to school to get a GED at the University of Utah and then went on to obtain a B.S. in Elementary Education from The George Washington University. Mrs. Latimer traveled widely both before and after Judge Latimer's death in 1989. She was active in civic clubs, particularly the Ladies Literary Club, and greatly enjoyed and supported the Salt Lake City Opera and the Symphony. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Dr. George W. Latimer, Jr., Texas State Chemist, Emeritus and P. Rexanna Latimer of Bryan, Texas, and Dr. Ronald G. Latimer, a Surgeon, and Beverlie G. Latimer of Santa Barbara, California, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the George W. and Rhoda C. Latimer Scholarship Fund at the University of Utah Law School, Sal Lake City, Utah. Hillier Funeral Home Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Lietz, Verna Marie Verna Marie Lietz 1924 ~ 2005 Verna Marie Lietz, age 81, passed away July 25, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah of natural causes. She was born June 25, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Bert and Louise Penrose Lietz. She attended Emerson, Roosevelt Junior High and East High Schools. Loved books, fine music and sang with the Schubert Singers and other choral groups. She learned to play the piano, violin and cello. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having filled two full time missions and many other callings. She loved animals, especially her cat, Tiger. She was fun loving and wanted to help those who were less fortunate. She was employed for many years in the Historical Department of the LDS Church. She is survived by her brother, Eldon (Shirley), South Lake, Texas; sisters, Audrey Morandy, Wildra Welch; sister-in-law, Joan Lietz, all of Salt Lake City; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Paul; sister, Luana Guido; twin brother, Vaughn She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005, 12 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where friends may call Friday, one hour prior to services. Interment, Murray City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Lloyd, Sandra Newman Sandra Newman Lloyd 1935 ~ 2005 RIVERTON, UTAH: Sandra Newman Lloyd, 70, passed away in her home with her family at her side of myelodysplastic syndrome. Sandra was born in Riverton, Utah on February 22, 1935 to Moss Simmons Newman and Mabel Jean Langford Newman. She was a lifelong resident of Riverton. Sandra married Robert Earl Lloyd on September 14, 1955 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this fall. She was a graduate of Jordan High School and the Ruth Tollman Modeling School. Sandra was elected as Riverton City's Mayor two consecutive terms, serving from 1994 until 2001. Prior to that she served as Riverton City Recorder for 14 years. Due to her efforts and vision, the Riverton Civic Center and Riverton Museum at the Crane House were saved and fully restored. During her tenure as Mayor she served on several governing boards including: Salt Lake County Conference of Mayors ( 2 years as President), Executive Board of Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Utah League of Cities and Towns ( 2 year Board Member) and the Board of the Trans Jordan Landfill. Sandra also served as President of the Salt Lake County ZAP Tax Tier II Board and was a Board Member of Operation Conquest. Some of the jobs she enjoyed in her life included secretary at West Jordan Junior High School at which time she served as President of the Jordan School District Classified Employees. Another job she thoroughly loved and excelled in was wedding consulting at the LaCitadel Reception Center. One of the great loves of her life was the forty years she spent as a volunteer in the Miss America Organization. She served in every possible capacity at both the local and state level. She served as the Executive Director of the Miss Riverton Scholarship Pageant for thirty years. Sandra was always in high demand as a judge throughout the state of Utah. She served as the ultimate example of poise, grace and class to thousands of young women. Young women were her business and she loved working with them and teaching them not only pageant skills but life skills. Sandra traveled to Atlantic City several times over the years to attend the Miss America Pageant. One of those years she went as Miss Utah's traveling companion. Two favorite hobbies Sandra enjoyed were shopping and decorating her house for every holiday. At Christmastime her house was a magical wonderland that family and friends enjoyed throughout the Holiday Season. She had the opportunity of serving as a volunteer during the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. Sandra was currently serving as the Arts Administrator for Riverton City. Sandra lived her life serving people. She served in a variety of capacities including: PTA President of Riverton Elementary, President Ladies Civic League, and Founding Member of the Riverton Arts Council. She received numerous awards throughout her lifetime, notably: Riverton City's Woman of the Year in 1985, Lifetime Achievement Award from the Miss Riverton and Miss Utah Pageants, inducted into the Riverton City Hall of Honor in 2002 and recently received the Woman of Achievement Award presented by the Miss Riverton Pageant 2005. Sandra was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had an unwavering testimony of the gospel. She was a master teacher and served in the Relief Society teaching the Social Relations lesson for 25 years. When she was younger she worked with the young women in the Mutual program. In recent years she enjoyed teaching Primary children as well. For many years she served as the Stake Drama Director producing full scale musical productions that were enjoyed by the entire community.. Her legacy of hard work, commitment and service will be felt for generations to come. Sandra is survived by her husband, Robert Earl Lloyd; three children, Kory Robert Lloyd, Leesa Lloyd, Langford (Camie) Lloyd, all Riverton; five grandchildren, Stanley Langford Lloyd, South Jordan; Chandler Rockwell Lloyd, Spencer Andrew Lloyd, Caleb Alexander Lloyd, and Kailey Ann Lloyd, and one sister, Marsha Newman Shaw, all Riverton. Viewing will be held Friday, July 29, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at the Riverton Civic Center 12830 South 1700 West. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Riverton Park Ward 12950 South 1300 West. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday from 9:00-10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment will take place in the Riverton City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Goff Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. Lunt, Martin Harris Martin Harris Lunt 1909 ~ 2005 Martin Harris Lunt the son of Edgerton Lunt and Anna May Harris was born, 8 April 1909, in Colonia Pacheco, Chihuahua, Mexico, a Mormon colony in Mexico. He was the third of four children. His early years were spent in El Paso, Texas until his father died in 1918. The family then moved to Virden, New Mexico. He lived in an adobe house built by his father's brothers. Martin was always ambitious and industrious. He worked many farm jobs as a very young person to help support the family. He was unable to continue his high school education after age 16 because he needed to leave home to get a job in a town where he could find work, and send money home, and to continue his education. Education was always important to Martin. After hitch-hiking across the country he finally found a job at the New York Stock Exchange where he worked for 40 years. While living in NYC he met and married Addie LaRue Nelson in 1936. They moved to New Jersey and lived there until his retirement in 1973. He spent the next 32 years in Salt Lake City, Utah. Martin was a modern renaissance man. He was a self taught student of Shakespeare, a lover of the opera, a passionate student of LDS scriptures and writings. A firm believer in physical exercise. He swam in the ocean, bicycled 10 miles, and even walked daily until several days before his death. He was a kind, loving, husband, father, and grandfather. A teacher of the gospel to all who would listen. He loved serving in his callings in the Church. He served faithfully all his life as a home teacher. He taught many classes in Church. He performed many services for his neighborhood, family, and church. The Church and his family were the most important things of his life. He was always very generous with his time, love and resources. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife LaRue and loving granddaughter Luanne. He is survived by his three children, LaRaine (John) O'Donnell, Kathleen (Richard) Isom, Dennis (Phyllis) Lunt, three granddaughters, Julie (Kinnon) Sandlin, Kimberly (Chris) Kunde, and Monica (Brad) Parkinson; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the LeGrand Ward, 1078 So. McClelland Street (1040 E.), where family and friends may call one hour prior. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Martinez, Emegirio Emegirio Martinez "Major" Emegirio Martinez passed away July 23, 2005 surrounded by his family. He was born November 11, 1927 in Vadito, New Mexico to Florencio and Juanita Gurule Martinez. He married Noretah Redfoot Martinez. Major was active in the Catholic Church. He belonged to the spa where he met all his friends. He was a godfather to many children who adored him and was loved by his wife and family. He was a very generous person who never turned anyone away if they were cold and hungry. Major loved to joke, play the guitar and sing. He also enjoyed his trips to Wendover. Major enlisted during the Korean War. He loved to travel and always found work wherever he went. His most recent occupation was assistant manager at the Elm Tree Apartments where all of his tenants loved him. Survived by his wife; children, Patricia Jeanette, Ray Arnold, Randall, and Barbara; two sisters, Della and Gina; three brothers, BoniFacio, Tom and Pat; uncle, Leopaldo Martinez; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by five brothers, one sister, and a son. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 2100 South 5th East, at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 6:00-6:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 28th at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street where a Holy Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Interment Elysian Burial Gardens. Special thanks to Dr. Wu and Dr. Watson and staff at the V.A. hospital. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. McGregor, Gerald Mark Gerald Mark McGregor 1956 ~ 2005 Gerald Mark McGregor, 49, from Saratoga Springs, Utah, passed away July 24, 2005. He was born February 27, 1956, to James Young and Marjorie Jane McGregor, in Covina, CA. Mark received his B.S. in Psychology which was his major and minored in Health Education in 1981 from BYU; M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy in 1985 from BYU. He was the owner of New Haven, Inc., a residential treatment center and private school for young women. Prior to that he was a Marriage and Family Therapist at FHP, Mountain View Hospital, Riverwood Hospital and Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Mark loved swimming. He was on the BYU swim team, and was the Western Athletic Conference champion in the 200 and 500 yard freestyle. He also swam for the Santa Clara swim club in Santa Clara, California. He loved to fix things and see how things worked, he had a great love for life and learning, and loved to do anything with his wife and children. The most important thing to him was to be a great husband and father. Mark was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings including; Bishop, Elders Quorum President and High Counselor. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Ann, his four children, Jordan, age 13, Bradley, age 11, Jentry, age 8, and Jared, age 4; mother, Marjorie Jane McGregor and two brothers, Jim and Joel, both of Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his father, James Young McGregor. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Saratoga Springs Stake Center, 587 South Saratoga Springs. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be held in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, Provo. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. McInnes, Mary Anna Sorensen Mary Anna Sorensen McInnes 1933 ~ 2005 Mary Anna Sorensen McInnes passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the age of 71 at LDS Hospital of injuries resulting from a bicycle accident in Sun Valley, Idaho. Mary was born November 20, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ulrich A. and Fannie B. Sorensen. She graduated from South High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1956 from Brigham Young University. She married Murray S. McInnes on May 24, 1957 in the Salt Lake Temple. She taught in the public schools for 40 years and received many awards and recognitions for her work. Teaching was her life and she touched the lives of countless children. Mary gave many years of service to the community and especially enjoyed her association with the Utah Symphony Guild. As a lifelong member of the LDS Church, she provided loving service in her many callings. She was a woman of great faith and had an unwavering testimony. Among Mary's many joys was her love of the outdoors, service to others and her family. She was totally committed to her husband, children and grandchildren. Mary is survived by her husband Murray; and her children: Miccilene (Rick) Edwards of Federal Way, WA; and Marcus (Patty) McInnes of Olympia, WA; eight grandchildren, Zeke, Taylor, Conner, Austin, Lauren, Rachel, Jennifer and Jocelyn; sister Virginia (Neal) Nielsen; three brothers Lynn, Richard (Mona), Lincoln (Janet) ; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family expresses appreciation to the staff of St. Alphonsus Hospital, Boise and LDS Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 30, 2005, at 12 Noon, Monument Park North Stake, 1320 S. Wasatch Drive (2420 E.) Salt Lake City. Viewing Friday, July 29, 6-8 p.m., Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment Sunset Lawn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund. Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. Moyes, J. Blythe J. Blythe Moyes 6/13/24 ~ 7/24/05 J. Blythe Moyes, age 81, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, passed away July 24, 2005, at a local hospital surrounded by his family following complications of a massive heart attack. Blythe was born June 13, 1924 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son to Andrew and Margaret Anderson Moyes. Blythe was a people person. He loved to make new friends while cherishing old friends. He joined the army and served on many islands of the South Pacific during World War II. After the war he was called on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the British Mission. Blythe married Margaret Hamilton on May 18, 1951 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was always active in the church serving in many Ward, Stake, and Church callings of service. Mutual (YM) President, Sunday School President, Bishop, San Jose California Mission President, Stake and Ward Mission President, Area Welfare Agent. He was always the happiest when serving his Heavenly Father. Survived by his wife Margaret, Salt Lake; son, Jim (Jill) Moyes, Salt Lake; ten grandchildren. Sheryl (Chad) Thorell, Melissa (Steve) Thatcher, Michelle (Jared) Perry, Christina (Ben) Sachs, Elizabeth (Deven) Wood, Brooke, Andrew, Stephanie, Esther, Joseph; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Peter M.A. (Alice) Moyes. Preceded in death by his parents, sister Marguerite Ellis, and daughter Sherryll. Funeral services will be held on Friday July 29, 2005, 12 noon, at the Holladay North Stake Center, 4395 South Albright Drive (2145 East). Friends may call on Thursday evening July 28, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the church on Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Condolences to the family can be sent to www.holbrookmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. Neeleman, Ethel Lillian Steele Ethel Lillian Steele Neeleman 1911 ~ 2005 Ethel Lillian Steele Neeleman, 94, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2005, surrounded by members of her family. "Grandma Ethel," as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, was loved and respected by all who knew her. Ethel was born January 21, 1911 in Clover, Tooele County, Utah, the only daughter of Thomas George Steele and Hannah Rosamond Bush. As a teen, Ethel worked hard to help support her family and hard work became her legacy. She graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City. She married John Peter Neeleman, on September 5, 1930, in Salt Lake City. They were married for 60 years before "Johnny" passed away in 1990. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Together Ethel and John owned and operated many landmark restaurants and stores in Salt Lake City, including the Clock Caf‚, the J&J Caf‚, the Cardinal Billiards and Lounge, the Skylark Lounge and Caf‚, the Pine Cone Restaurants and Miniature Markets. Well into her golden years, Ethel could be found at the Pine Cone Restaurant in Sugarhouse making her famous cheesecake and other culinary delights. Ethel quietly and lovingly ministered to those in need. Her life was an inspiring example of selfless service. She is survived by her 4 children: Gary John Neeleman (Rose), Stanley Duane Neeleman (Sherri), Diana Miller, Thomas Robert Dale Neeleman (Kristi), 19 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, John Peter Neeleman, her parents, four brothers: Lynn, Alton, Stan and Max Steele, and two grandsons: William Steele Miller and Robert Hunt Neeleman. Services celebrating her life will be at 12 Noon on Friday, July 29, at the Whittier Ward, 1515 South 200 East. Friends may call on Thursday, July 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, and during the hour before the services at the ward. Mother, we will all miss you. Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. Price, Dorothy Daynes Dorothy Daynes Price 1920 ~ 2005 Dorothy Daynes Price died peacefully in Phoenix on Saturday July 23, 2005, after a long illness. She was a loving wife, a gracious hostess, an astute confidante, and a beloved mother of five, grandmother of 23, and great-grandmother of ten. She was born August 17, 1920, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Winnifred Blanche Woodruff and Joseph John Daynes, Jr. and was the last surviving grandchild of President Wilford Woodruff and of Joseph John Daynes, Tabernacle organist. After graduating from East High School in Denver, Colorado, she attended Brigham Young University. On June 7, 1941, she married Robert Alexander Price in the Salt Lake temple. She supported her husband's USC medical school career working as a secretary at Douglas Aircraft. Later, she was an active participant in local and national medical auxiliaries and was a gracious hostess to his countless medical affiliates. Dorothy was equally at ease entertaining teenagers perched on the kitchen countertops as she was with church and medical dignitaries seated in her living room. She provided a perpetually-full cookie jar, hated the children's grapefruit wars, and loved catsup on Mexican food. She preferred the beach to Arizona summers, family dinners to take-out, and crystal and silver to paper and plastic. She was an affable friend, a dedicated worker, and a selfless steward of her home, her husband, her children and grandchildren. Her caring nature, her love for and interest in others drew many to her. She served within the LDS church teaching the relief society and working with young women. Her creativity and teaching talent benefited the youth as she wrote and directed numerous road shows. She also transcribed for her husband as Stake Patriarch. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert Alexander Price, M.D., and her children Robert John Price, D.D.S. (Darlene) and Virginia Claire Baird (Ernest) of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Richard Woodruff Price (Nancy), Jeffrey Daynes Price (JoAnne), and Julie Anne Smart (Steven) all of Sandy, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents and eight siblings. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Phoenix. Internment and graveside services will take place Monday, August 1st, at 3 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Banner Good Samaritan Foundation, 1111 East McDowell Rd., Phoenix. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Rentz, Agnes "Pat" Agnes "Pat" Rentz "Our Nana" Agnes "Pat" Rentz passed away peacefully at home with family members present. She was born December 1, 1907 in Los Angeles, California to Guy and Emma Fessenden. Pat married and lived most of her life in Southern California and later moved to Sandy, Utah. She resided at Willowood Apts. where she enjoyed her many friends and activities, especially Lucy, her sing-along partner, Helen and her cat, Simon, and waiting every morning for Bruce, the mailman. She is survived by two daughters: Grace (George, deceased) Savoren, California; Eileen (Steve) Stefanoff, Riverton; grandchildren, Linda Savoren, Pat Stefanoff, Dennis Stefanoff (Susan), Diane Pritzkau, Jan Hembury (Scott); nine great-grand-children; five great-great-grand-children. We will miss her deeply for the love and concern she had for her family, her beautiful needlework, homemade noodles and her delicious pies. A special thanks to the wonderful and caring IHC Hospice staff, especially Rhonda, who helped us through this transition. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Sandy City Cemetery, 9000 South 700 East. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Friday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Roberts, Zella Gurr Zella Gurr Roberts 1920 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away July 23, 2005 at the age of 84. Zella was born November 30, 1920 in Burley, Idaho to John Miles and Alice Rowley Gurr. She moved with her family to Utah by covered wagon when she was six. Attended school in Richfield, Utah. Married L. DeVan Roberts May 22, 1939 in the Manti Temple. They raised their family in Sigurd, Utah. Their last residence was in West Jordan. Zella was an avid quilter and made many beautiful quilts which were always in demand. She loved gardening. Her family was her pride and joy. She was active in the LDS Church where she held many positions throughout her life. Survived by her children, Veatrice (Bob) Rasmussen, Lorena (Bill) Mitchell, Marna Griffith, John A., and LaVerl D. (Debbie); 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband; parents; three brothers and three sisters; daughter-in-law, Kathy Roberts and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be Friday, July 29th, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Rosenvall, Leo E. Leo E. Rosenvall 1920 ~ 2005 RICHFIELD, UTAH - Leo Emil Rosenvall, age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of July 25, 2005 in Richfield. He was born March 25, 1920 in Gunnison, Utah, a son of Emil and Ruby Inez Carter Rosenvall. He graduated from North Sevier High School, Class of 1938. Leo married Evelyn Andrews, December 5, 1940 in Manti, Utah. Leo served in the China-Burma India Theater of Operations as a gunner in a B-24 during World War II in the United States Army Air Corp. He attended BYU in Provo and CEU in Price and he served an apprenticeship for four years in Electronic Tech. at Hill Air Force Base. He worked at Hill Air Force Base and the Tooele Army Depot and he retired in 1970 from Hill Air Force Base. He enjoyed fishing, camping, inventing and creating new and useful things for his family and friends. Leo loved fixing things and could about fix anything. If it was broken, Leo could find a way to fix it. He loved to garden and enjoyed going to Yuma, Arizona in the winter, basking in the Yuma sun. He enjoyed helping his family and friends and the Senior Citizens of Richfield. Leo spent time at the tourist booth at the Richfield City Park and enjoyed meeting people and working there. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of Richfield; children: LaRee Beckley of Eugene, Oregon; Marsha and Oscar Taylor of Lyman; Nedra and Gary Curtis of Richfield; Ruby Sue and LaMar Nelson of Spanish Fork; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and three sisters: Blaine Rosenvall; Lenno Rosenvall; Melva Beck; Verda Barton and Camille Nielson; and a grandson, Travis O. Taylor. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Richfield 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, located at 801 North 500 East in Richfield, where friends may call for viewing Thursday morning from 11:30 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial with military honors accorded by the VFW Post #5050 will be in the Richfield City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield, Salina and Gunnison, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Sharpsteen, Friedel May Friedel May Sharpsteen 8/3/1920~7/24/2005 Friedel May Sharpsteen, our beloved mother passed away peacefully July 24, 2005 in the loving care of her primary care giver and daughter, Kathy. She was born August 3, 1920 in Chester Idaho to Richard and Florence Hathaway. Mom loved growing up on her parent's farm in St Anthony, Idaho and shared many happy memories of her childhood and life with us. Mother raised twelve children while working various jobs during her life; her favorite jobs were during World War II, when she said "I was paid men's wages," and later when working at LDS Hospital. She is survived by her 11 children: Marvella McMeekin, West Valley, Dicksie Lentz, Vancouver, WA, Joe Sharpsteen (Carol) Peoria, IL, Edward Sharpsteen (Shauna), West Jordan, Sharon Yetter (Marvin), West Valley, Sue Armijo, Sandy, Alice Lyon, Kearns, Arlene Farr (Ed), Draper, Florietta Acosta (Pete), Brighton, CO, Kathy Matthes (Karl), Sandy, Audrey Sharpsteen (Angie Lindquist), Salt Lake. Sisters and brother: Ruth Mauss (Armond), WA, Kay Meyers, OH, Richard Hathaway (Sherrie), OR, 35 Grandchildren and 50 Great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Alfred J. Sharpsteen, son Michael Clark, Sisters: Florence Rasmussen, Louise Uppinghouse, Beverly Champlin, and Helen Gold. She will be greatly missed by her family and always remembered for her caring, loving, generous and non-judgmental nature she exhibited during her lifetime. A special thank you to SLCO Aging Services, Applegate Hospice (Nancy, Debbie and Mike) and her granddaughter Karen Matthes for all the help and caring service they provided for our family. Services and a celebration of her new life with her Lord and Savior for Eternity will be held 11:00 a.m, Thursday, July 28 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 South 700 East in Sandy, Utah. Published in the Deseret News on 7/27/2005. Tea, Frances Margaret Frances Margaret Tea 1925 ~ 2005 Frances Margaret Tea, a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on July 24, 2005. Frances was born March 7, 1925 in Riverton, Utah to Charles Edward and Margaret Antonia Weenig Tea. She was the 11th child in a family of 13. She is preceded in death by her father and mother and 10 of her brothers and sisters. Frances graduated from Jordan High School in 1943 and went to work in Salt Lake City at Broadbanks, sewing blouses. She then worked as a switchboard operator at the U of U for several years and then worked as a switchboard operator for Pacific NW Pipeline/El Paso/NW Pipeline Gas Companies for 35 years until she retired. Frances was active in the LDS Church, serving as a Relief Society Secretary, and the ward librarian for many years. She spent many years doing temple work and was generous in helping to financially support family members and friends on LDS missions. Frances is survived by a sister, Lola Tea Reynolds, Blackfoot, ID; a brother, Roy D. Tea of Cottonwood Heights, UT, his wife, Barbara Manwaring Tea; fourteen loving nieces; nine nephews, many great nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Riverton Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/28/2005. Thomas, Dylan Jack Dylan Jack Thomas 5/9/2005~7/24/2005 Proud parents Erik Thomas and Chelsey Marshall mourn the sudden loss of their sweet Dylan. They watched in amazement the magic he performed on us all. Once strained relationships melted into laughter and love at his mere smile. We became strong and our motives became clear as we held him in our arms. With his hand wrapped around our finger he pressed compassion for all others into our thoughts. His short presence with us has forever knitted our hearts together and made us realize that love is indeed the answer. These and the many other lessons he taught us will live on and we will hold them dear to us. Surviving him are great-grandmother June Thomas, grandparents Shauna (Klaus) Asbury-Neumann, Raymond (Susan) Miller; Patricia Thomas, Jack (Margarethe) Thomas; aunts and uncles: Hilary Newman (Brant), Patrick Thomas (Kris Keifer), Stefan Thomas, Martina Thomas, Todd Miller, John, David, and Joey Miller, Steven Asbury and Jessica Shaver and many cousins. Family will greet friends on Friday, July 29, 2005 from 6 to 8 pm at the Garner Funeral Home, 1001 11th Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah Published in the Deseret News from 7/27/2005 - 7/29/2005.