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Brown, Jessie Catherine
Jessie Catherine Brown "Cay" (Black) Born September 22, 1924 in Salt Lake
City, Utah, passed away May 1, 2005 in Sacramento, California due to kidney
and liver failure. Wife of 53 years of Alvin Jean Brown of Sacramento; mother
of Robyn Michelle Dawson of San Rafael and Lori Ann Davies of Sacramento;
sister of Alice Eugenia (Gene) Olsen of Salt Lake City; grandmother of Malin
Elizabeth Dawson and Stephanie Michelle Brown. She was preceded in death by
parents Elva Virgil Black and Hazel Malin Black. Cay retired from Cigna in
1992 after working 40 years in the insurance industry in claims and
underwriting. She enjoyed participating with her husband in many professional
conferences and worked as a volunteer after the Northridge Earthquake while he
fulfilled an assignment for floodplain management. An active member of her
church, she enjoyed teaching and working in the Relief Society Organization.
Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Wednesday, June 15th at
11 a.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, Grand and Central Avenue. Memorials
may be made to the Kidney or Liver Research Fund of your choice.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005.

Butters, Hal R.
Hal R. Butters "Grandpa" Hal passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005. He was born
January 16, 1929 in Morgan, Utah, the son of Newell Bailey and Lillian Rich
Butters. He married his high school sweetheart, Ava Beverly King, on April 15,
1950 in Green River, Wyoming. Shortly after his marriage, Hal left for Fort
Campbell, Kentucky where he was a member of the 141st Tank Battalion Company
C. Hal graduated from Elgin Watch College in Elgin, Illinois and returned to
Green River to pursue his interest in watches and jewelry. A short time later
he followed his two brothers to Bountiful and started Hal's Jewelry. Hal
received special honors as Outstanding Businessman 1962. He held many business
positions in the Bountiful community and contributed to the business success
of downtown Bountiful. Hal loved the outdoors and spending time with his
family. Hal was a kind and sincere man who touched the hearts of many people.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He has a family that
loves him dearly. Hal is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ava; two daughters,
Debbie (Dave) Layman, Dana (Mark) Newman; and one son, Todd (Gia) Butters; 11
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; brother, Kay R. Butters; and
sister, Donnette Peterson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 14,
2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main,
where friends may call from 11:45-12:45 p.m. prior to services. In lieu of
flowers the family requests donations to the American Diabetes Assoc. 340 E.
400 S., SLC, UT 84111. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book
at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005.

Caldwell, Grant R.
Grant R. Caldwell "Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather" Grant R. Caldwell
passed away June 10, 2005 at the University of Utah Medical Center due to
complications from pulmonary fibrosis. Grant was born November 11, 1924 in
Paris, Idaho, a son of Thomas and Lena Caldwell. He attended elementary and
high school in Paris and after serving for two and a half years in the U.S.
Navy during World War II, entered the University of Utah. Grant was elected to
Phi Kappa Phi and Beta Gamma Sigma honorary fraternities and graduated in 1950
with high honors. On November 27, 1946, Grant and his childhood sweetheart,
Lois Hymas, were married in the Salt Lake Temple. To this union were born
three daughters, Kathie, Tammie and Jana. Lois and his three daughters were
the focal point of Grant's life. While at the University, Grant began working
part time for a public accounting firm. This firm later became Caldwell,
Nielson, Cambell and Company. In 1962, this firm merged with a national and
international certified public accounting firm, KMG Main Hurdman. Grant served
as managing partner of the Salt Lake office and on its Board of Directors for
several years. When this firm merged with KPMG in 1987, Grant retired as a
partner, but continued on in a consulting capacity. Later, Grant served on the
Board of Directors of Zion's Bank Corporation and the Bank of Idaho Holding
Company and continued consulting with several former clients. He was called by
Governor Leavitt to serve as a member of the Utah Legislative Process
Committee and served in this capacity for nine years. In recognition for
Grant's accounting career achievements, Grant was made an honorary member of
the American Institute of CPA's and a lifetime member of the Utah Association
of CPA's. Grant was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and held the office of High Priest at the time of his death.
He held many positions including approximately 14 years as a Stake Financial
Clerk. Grant is survived by his wife, Lois, of 58 years; three daughters,
Kathie Caldwell, Tammie Workman (Randy), Jana Hughes (Randall); eleven
grandchildren; and a brother, Glen. The family will miss Grant's sense of
humor. His serious side had a constant theme to get an education; to learn
from our mistakes and adversities, which are certain to occur in our lives; to
avoid regrets by always doing our best and above all to stay close to the
Lord. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, 12 noon at the
Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 So. Wasatch Drive. Friends and family may
attend a viewing on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350
East 1300 South, and from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Interment will follow in the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005.

Chandler, Florence Child
Florence Child Chandler 5/19/16 ~ 6/08/05 With her children at her bedside,
Florence Child Chandler died on June 8, 2005 in Lafayette, California, at age
89. She was born May 19, 1916 in Salt Lake City, the second of Charles William
and Alveretta Clayton Child's four children of whom Beth preceded Florence in
death and Frank and Loretta survive. She spent her childhood in Los Angeles,
but the family returned to Salt Lake where she moved through Roosevelt Junior
High and East High School at a breathless pace, graduating at 16. By 1936 she
had completed her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics at Utah State and became the
first woman to win the university's Science Gold Medal. That fall she began a
year of graduate study in Child Development at Detroit's Merrill-Palmer
Institute. In 1939 she went to work for the Works Progress Administration
(WPA) in Helper, Utah, as a Nursery School Supervisor. It was here that she
met Joseph Chandler of North Ogden, a four-letter college athlete and biology
graduate of Weber State who was teaching and coaching at Helper Jr. High.
Within weeks they became engaged and then married in September of 1938. A year
later, Joe applied and was accepted into graduate school at New York
University, so the newlyweds moved east from Utah to Greenwich Village. When
they returned to Utah, Florence settled into full-time home-making, bearing
and rearing three sons and a daughter. Once, the youngest had entered school,
however, she began a 21 year career in education, teaching successively in
Monroe, Arcadia, Fortuna, and Meadow Moor Elementary Schools in Granite
District. Early on, she ran for and was elected Faculty Representative to the
Granite Education Association. By her retirement she had held countless
positions, chaired numerous committees, served as president of the Granite
Education Association, the Utah Education Association Classroom Teachers, the
State Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Development and, after
retirement, of both the Granite and the Utah Retired Teacher's Associations.
She served on the Boards of all these organizations, the Board of Wasatch
Manor, as well as on the State Professional Practices Commission and on
several National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teams. She was
an active member of Alpha Delta Kappa and Delta Kappa Gamma, both honorary
teachers' sororities. Florence Chandler was a busy woman and lobbied the Utah
Sate Legislature on Education issues well into her 80's. In her LDS ward, she
served almost two decades as Librarian. Meanwhile, she tended carefully to a
large and grateful family. She is survived by her four children, Neal, Susan,
Alan, and Clay; 12 grandchildren and step-grandchildren, Alexis, Brad, Brian,
Collin, Courtney, Gerritt, Hanno, Katie, Leslie, L.J., Michael, Quinn; and
seven great-grandchildren and step-great-grand-children, Anastasia, Carina,
Caitlin, Devon, Mitchell, Quinn, and Samantha. Her passing follows by only
seven weeks the death of her husband. After 66 years of marriage, she missed
him terribly and, so, has left us to follow him home. In her memory, we invite
you to join us for a viewing and her funeral. The viewing will take place at
the Foothill 4th Ward, 1794 S. Texas St., Salt Lake City, from 10-11 a.m. on
Thursday, June 16. The Funeral will follow at 11 a.m.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005.

Hardman, Randy Craig
Randy Craig Hardman "The Dude" ADDRESS CHANGE!! Funeral Services will be held
Tuesday at 12 noon in the Murray 21st Ward 67 W. Clay Park Dr. (6340 So.).
Where friends may call from 10:30-12 noon. Funeral directors, Broomhead
Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/13/2005.

Hymas, Max W.
Max W. Hymas 1917 ~ 2005 Max W. Hymas, 88, of Salt Lake City passed away June
9, 2005 following surgery. Max was born April 29, 1917 in Liberty, ID, the son
of Lyman A. Hymas and Elnora Poulsen Hymas. His early years were happy years
spent working on the farm and attending school in Liberty. He went to high
school in Paris, ID where he was involved in many social activities. After
graduation he attended the University of Idaho at Moscow for two years
previous to serving a mission in Brazil. While he was there the USA became
involved in World War II, so he left for war soon after returning home. He
served in the Air Force and became a bomber pilot. When the war ended, he
attended and graduated from BYU, and then worked in insurance and rear estate.
He had a great love of music, and was a member of a Salt Lake City choir for
some time, and later was a member of the Tabernacle Choir. He had great faith
and a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He held many positions
in the church, but he enjoyed teaching the best. He had an outstanding record
in converting people to the gospel through the years. He is preceded in death
by his parents; and two sisters, LaRee Harrington, and Gwen Hymas. He is
survived by a brother, Mirl B. Hymas of Orem, UT; and Rhea Stephens of Logan,
UT. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at Liberty.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005.

MacRae, Elizabeth
Elizabeth MacRae "Betty" Elizabeth MacRae "Betty" was born in Paisley,
Scotland on August 18, 1916 and died June 8, 2005 just two months shy of her
89th birthday. She is survived by her daughters, Meg, and Heather (Drew); a
sister, Nan in Scotland; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She
served in the women's Army Territorial Service during World War II. While in
the service, she met her husband, Andy and they were married in 1945. Betty
joined the LDS Church in 1950. In spite of her family's deep disappointment
that she left the Baptist church, mother's deep love and fervency for the
gospel never changed over the rest of her life. The gospel was her greatest
joy and her faith was her greatest strength. She served in all branch, ward,
and stake positions including Relief Society President, Primary President,
Young Women's President, music conductor and organist, sometimes all at the
same time! Her great love was music and she toured as a member of the Singing
Mothers, the British equivalent of the Tabernacle Choir. Betty and Andy
devoted their lives to serving the Lord and were sealed in the London Temple
to each other and their two children in 1964. They immigrated to Salt Lake
City in 1976 after dad retired. They loved it, but missed the church in
Scotland, where they were always so needed. They served a full-time Mission to
the Leeds, England Mission 1983-85. They stayed in touch with the people from
their mission for many years. Mother spent several years at Legacy Independent
Living right next to the Jordan River Temple. She loved it there. After she
couldn't cope any longer she moved to Assisted Living and then spent the last
year and a half in Denver, with Meg. Mother was a good, sweet, happy, loving
person, a devoted and faithful member of the LDS Church. We will miss her, but
are buoyed up, not only by our own faith, but by hers, and we know that she is
enjoying a glorious reunion with her husband, her mother and the father that
she never knew. Funeral services will be held in Denver June 13, 2005. A
Memorial Service will be held at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100
South on Wednesday June 15th at 12 noon, with a viewing one hour prior.
Interment at Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005.

Morris, LaRue Wheeler
LaRue Wheeler Morris "Minima" MURRAY - Our dear mother and grandmother, LaRue
Wheeler Morris, returned to be with her sweetheart Rob on June 10, 2005. She
was born May 21, 1919, Salt Lake City, Utah to Leo S. and Signe Rachel
Wheeler. Special step-father Ray "Pop" Reading. Married Robert James Morris on
December 22, 1940. Later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. He passed away
November 12, 1986. Mom was proud of her Norwegian heritage and her kids loved
listening to her and her mother speaking Norwegian together and not
understanding a word they said! She had a gift for making life long friends.
Those dear friends were a constant support and joy to mom her whole life. She
loved Monday morning ceramics, camping at Fish Lake in the "Prowler" trailer,
decorating her beautiful Christmas tree, and any party or get-together with
her kids. She was famous for her potato salad, candied yams at Thanksgiving,
her beautiful tatting and ingenious craft projects. She was active in the
church her whole life and served as the Primary President, Relief Society
President, and loved her calling as a temple worker in the Jordan River
Temple. She had a perfect, unwavering testimony of our Savior, and her example
will have a profound effect on her posterity for years to come. She will be
truly missed by children, Jolene (Don) Pugmire, Jacque (Gary) Jensen, Terri
(Jason) Arnell, and Marty (Karen) Morris; 12 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert P. (Ruth) Reading. Funeral Services
will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2005, 12 noon at the Murray 29th Ward, 6300
South 700 West. Friends and family may call Monday, June 13, 2005 at the
Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) from 6-7:30 p.m. and the day
of the service at the church from 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Murray City
Cemetery. The family would like to thank Life Path Hospice, especially Pam,
Jolene and Sarah for their kind and sensitive care of our Mom. Bless your
heart Min! We love you.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005.

Mortensen M.D., JD
JD Mortensen, M.D. 1920 ~ 2005 JD Mortensen, 84, died on June 10, 2005 in Salt
Lake of natural causes related to age and multiple lingering infirmities. JD
was born in Thatcher, Arizona, the first of five children of Martin and Bearl
Naegle Mortensen. His boyhood years were filled with a rich variety of
outdoor, academic and athletic pursuits. As a boxer, he fought twice for the
middle weight Golden Gloves championship of Arizona. He married Sarah Owens in
1942 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Their union produced nine children. Sarah
died in 1969. He later married Eva Tanner Davis in the Salt Lake Temple. JD
graduated from Arizona State University in 1942 and from the University of
Southern California Medical School in 1946, at which time he was commissioned
as a officer in the U.S. Army. He served as a physician in the military until
his honorable discharge as a Captain in 1948. He thereafter served a thoracic
and cardiovascular surgical fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,
Minnesota. Dr. Mortensen practiced thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in Salt
Lake City on the staffs of the Rumel Chest Clinic, LDS Hospital, and Primary
Children's Hospital for 19 years (1955-74) performing more than 2,000
cardiovascular operations. He introduced open heart surgery and major vascular
surgery at the LDS and Primary Children's Hospitals and performed the first of
more than 20 different types of surgery in these fields. He served on the
clinical faculty of the University of Utah College of Medicine for 29 years
(1955-1984) and served as director of surgical research laboratories at LDS
Hospital (1955-74), Primary Children's Hospital (1968-72), and UBTL Division
of the University of Utah Research Institute (1974-84), and as a consultant in
surgical research at UBTL, Inc., Deseret Research Company. After retiring from
active clinical surgery in 1974, Dr. Mortensen engaged in research activities
involving cardiopulmonary bypass, total mechanical substitution for heart and
lungs, artificial lung, vascular prostheses and morphometry of human pulmonary
airways. He was a collaborating scientist on several major thoracic and
cardiovascular research projects. He developed more than 20 surgical devices
and instruments and was granted patents on 12 medical products. Dr. Mortensen
authored more than 200 published scientific papers, abstracts and technical
reports. He made presentations concerning his intravenous pulmonary blood gas
exchange device (IVOX) at scientific gatherings throughout the world. In 2000,
the Deseret Foundation conferred upon him the Legacy of Life Scientific
Achievement Award. In 1996 he received the Utah State Days of 47 Pioneers of
Progress Award and in 1992 he received the Utah Governor's Medal for Science
and Technology Achievement. JD was a devout member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served for 13 years on the YMMIA General Board
and for several years as chairman of its scout committee. He wrote numerous
manuals and supplements for the YMMIA. He developed and wrote the BSA Varsity
Scout program for 14 and 15 year old boys and authored several varsity scout
handbooks and manuals. He served on the faculty at the Philmont Scout Ranch in
New Mexico, as advancement chairman for the Great Salt Lake Council BSA, and
as a volunteer staff member, or chaplain, at four national and world Boy Scout
jamborees. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope and Silver
Beehive awards for his work in scouting. JD served for several years as an
elected member of the Granite Community Council and for four years as its
Chairman. He served on Salt Lake County's Citizen Advisory Committee in
connection with the long range planning and development of Dimple Dell Nature
Park. JD enjoyed growing tropical fruit in his solar-heated greenhouse,
building rock walls, raising water fowl, fly fishing, cooking, telling
tall-tales, giving his fabled "bull call," traveling the country with his
family in Hippopatabus and teaching young men to work at SOMPADDU. He
delighted in spending time with his children, grandchildren and
great-grand-children. JD is survived by his wife of 35 years, Eva; and by 10
children; 35 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. His surviving family
members include, sons, Jay (Maralee) of American Fork; Glenn (Martha) of
Logan; Spencer (Emily) of Sandy; Douglas (Vicki) of Salt Lake; Richard (Diane)
of Sandy; daughters, Sarah Mortensen of Logan; Debra (Art) Sandack of Salt
Lake; JoAn (Eric) Ellsworth of Mesa, AZ; Patricia (Craig) Wagstaff of Boise,
ID; Deby (Glen) Burton of Eden, Utah. He is also survived by a younger
brother, Gale (Nell) Mortensen of Tempe, AZ; two sisters, Alta Hunter of
Tillamook, OR; and Lora May (Roy) Willis of Chandler, AZ; and by his
unofficially adopted son, Veikko (Sirkka) Puikkonen of Midvale. He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Owens; and a younger brother, Keith
Conrad Mortensen. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, June
16 at Dimple Dell Park Ward at 9880 South 3100 East. Friends may call at
Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary at 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, from 6-8 p.m.
on Wednesday, June 15 or on June 16 at the Dimple Dell Park Ward chapel one
hour prior to service.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/15/2005.

Nelson, Eileen Porter
Eileen Porter Nelson "Beloved Mother and Sweetheart" Eileen Porter Nelson 54,
died of cancer at her home in Bountiful June 11, 2005 surrounded by her
family. She was born April 22, 1951 in Afton, WY a daughter of Melvin and
VaLoy Shumway Porter. She marred Ellis Nelson Jan 1, 1997 in Salt Lake City,
Utah. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member of
the LDS Church, accomplished pianist and organist. She served an East
California Mission. Mom loved knowledge. She enjoyed working at Primary
Children's as a Certified Coding Specialist. She is survived by her loving
husband and 18 children and stepchildren, Clarke and Lany Ray, Amber and David
Watts, Laura and Pablo Arias, Bethany Ray, Bernadette and Brian West, Caleana
and David Keyes, Duke and Dinah Nelson, Enden and Jayne Nelson, Francine and
Ben Miller, Greta, Hank, Ingrid, Jacob, Katrina, Lex, Max, Nada, Obed Nelson;
12 grandchildren; six brothers and sisters, Layne, Mel Dee, McKell, Errol
Porter, Deanne Casperson, Lori Wach. Preceded in death by her parents and one
granddaughter. Funeral services Thursday June 16, 11 a.m. at the Orchard 2nd
Ward 3700 South 800 West, Bountiful, where friends may call Wed evening from
6:30-7:30, and 1 hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be
Friday June 17, noon at the Auburn Cemetery in Auburn WY. Directors,
Independent Funeral Service of Bountiful.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/13/2005.

Sampson, Charles Philip
Charles Philip Sampson "Irreplaceable" Beloved husband, father, brother, son,
uncle, partner, colleague, friend, mentor, advisor, rescuer. Chuck Sampson,
age 52, passed away on June 9, 2005 in the peace and comfort of his home, in
the arms of his cherished wife, surrounded by his loving family. Much too
young, much too soon. He was born on Aug. 21, 1952, in Tooele, Utah to Carl
Elmer and Mildred Alice Kenneally Sampson. He graduated from Tooele High
School in 1970 and Utah State University in 1975. While clerking for Third
District Judge Christine Durham he met the love of his life, Shari Emilie
Hansen, and made an honest woman of her and married her on Aug. 10, 1979. With
her gentle encouragement and faith in him he enrolled in the U of U law school
and graduated in 1985. He soon became a partner in the law firm of Suitter
Axland where he has served as head of litigation until the time of his
illness. During his career he built a solid reputation in the legal community
nationwide, but more importantly he made numerous close and lasting
friendships. He was a member of the National Guard from 1971 through 1985.
Chuck and Shari's proudest accomplishments are their three adored sons,
Bryton, Sean, and Michael. His finest traits live on through them. His
beautiful blue eyes, his keen intellect and sharp wit. His inquisitiveness and
his integrity. His ability to make friends easily and endear himself to
others. His cheerful approach to life. Besides his pride in his work and his
family, Chuck enjoyed collecting things, whether it be snow-globes, music,
movies, re-runs, or VHS tapes full of Indy car crashes. He delighted in giving
gifts. Little things he might pick up when he was out of town to let people
know he was thinking of them and wanted to bring them a smile and a surprise.
Sometimes adversity produces pleasing side-effects. Chuck being the eternal
optimist that he was, viewed his illness as the catalyst that brought family
and friends together in a profound and meaningful way. This made it bearable.
It was our gift to him and his gift to us. Chuck amazed and inspired all of
us. He got knocked down hard by the one-two punch of cancer and chemotherapy.
He never gave up hope or felt defeated. He just got up, dusted himself off and
came back for more. He managed to stay upbeat and good-natured throughout his
ordeal. If pure grit and determination could cure disease, Chuck would still
be here and in perfect health. He woke up every morning and said, "I'm feeling
pretty good today". Chuck is survived by his wife and children; his brothers,
Lance (Judy) Sampson, Mark (Chris) Sampson; his in-laws, Alice and Gordon
Hansen, Serida and Peter Foss, Kim and Janie Hansen and Kevin Hansen; along
with ten darling nieces and nephews who will all miss him dearly. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 15,
2005, 12 noon at the Cottonwood 12th Ward, 1750 Spring Lane where friends may
call from 11-12 noon prior to the service. The family will receive friends on
Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive. Interment
will follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. We would like to extend our
appreciation to the caring staff of Utah Cancer Specialists, St. Mark's
Hospital and Community Nursing Services, and also the remarkable family and
friends who circled the wagons and shared with us our sorrow and helped to
lighten our load. We couldn't have done it without you. Chuck - It broke our
hearts to watch you go. We feel blessed to have shared this time and space
with you here on this earthly realm. You made us all so proud.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/12/2005 - 6/14/2005.

Steglich, Grace S.
Grace S. Steglich 1925 ~ 2005 Grace S. Steglich, age 79, died June 11, 2005 in
Salt Lake City. Born July 15, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Martin Ernest
and Gladys Carmen Steglich. Survived by sisters, Joyce Fryer, and Janett
(Steve) Crabtree; sister-in-law, Sally Steglich; as well as many nieces and
nephews whom Grace loved dearly. Preceded in death by both parents; and
brother, George R. Steglich. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Dr., where
friends may call one hour prior to services.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005.

Tuckett, Elsie Shirley
Elsie Shirley Tuckett "Together Again" Elsie Shirley McEwan Tuckett, age 80,
passed away June 11, 2005 at her Salt Lake City home after a short battle with
cancer. She was born May 30, 1925 in Salt Lake City to Henry and Mary McEwan.
She married Paul James Tuckett Sr. December 23, 1943 in Salt Lake City. He
preceded her in death July 27, 1977. She loved traveling to Dallas to visit
her family, enjoyed her two miniature Dachshunds, the Gameshow Network, and
her jigsaw puzzles. She is survived by four children, Cheryl (Paul)
Stipanovich, Paul (Jackie) Tuckett, Laurie (Garth) Apgood, and Lynn Tuckett;
grandchildren, Gordon (Deanne) Stipanovich, Kimberly (Ed) Wright, Robert (Pat)
Stipanovich, Justin (Patricia) Stipanovich, James (Angie) Stipanovich, Ashley
(Anthony) Stipanovich, Sarah (Dallin) Coombs, Scott, Spencer, and Nicole
Tuckett, Derek Tuckett; great-grandchildren, Matt, Megan (Lucas), Mindy, Ryan
(Jessica), Dustin, Baden, Brooklyn, and Ella; also one great
great-granddaughter, Elaysha, due in September. Preceded in death by her
parents; three sisters, Gladys, Beth, and Margaret. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday, June 14, 1 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where
friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment, Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park, 3401 So. Highland Dr.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/13/2005.