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Blodgett, Jack Lyman
Jack Lyman Blodgett 1950 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and
friend passed away on June 11, 2005. Jack was born in Salt Lake City on May
26, 1950 to Jack D. and JoAn Blodgett. He married his sweetheart Vickie Lee
Stoddard in the Salt Lake Temple on June 8, 1972. Jack graduated from Olympus
High School and received a degree from BYU in economics. Jack was an active
member of the LDS church. He has a love of the Savior, an abiding testimony of
eternal families and the plan of salvation and loved to share this testimony
with others. He served an honorable mission to Bolivia where he shared the
gospel and loved the people. One of the first callings in his young married
life was the opportunity to serve as a bishop at the age of 25. In addition,
he has served as Stake Mission President, High Council representative, Young
Men's President and other positions. Throughout the years, Jack particularly
enjoyed teaching in various capacities. He had a unique talent for teaching
and touched the lives of many with his creative teaching style. Jack was an
avid entrepreneur, and developed this skill early in life as a teenager where
he worked with his family in a data entry business. Over the years, he managed
various data entry businesses which also gave him the opportunity to travel
extensively to many places throughout the world. China was one of Jack's
favorite places to visit. He enjoyed sharing this beautiful country with
friends and associates. In recent years he loved to work with his three sons
and instilled in them those same attributes that helped him become so
successful. His example of service and love of others was the essence of Jack.
He has a personality that enabled him to reach out to others and befriend
them; this love of others has endeared many to him. He loved to spend time
with his wife, children and grandchildren. Some of his fondest memories were
spent in the company of his family on their many family vacations. Jack's
legacy is his family who reveres him and cherishes the time spent with him and
will miss the joy that he brought into their lives. He is survived by his
parents Jack and JoAn; his wife Vickie; their three sons, Jack (Heather),
Chris (Daphne) and Brandon; his brothers, Tom (Christy), Lynn (Joy), Ernie
(Lisa), Bill (Cori) and his sisters, Jill (Mark) Bay, JoAnne (Trent) Pettry;
four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his
brother Jim and his sister Nancy. Funeral services will be held Thursday June
16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sandy Utah Lone Peak Stake Center, 11570 So.
Wasatch Blvd (2700 E.). Friends and family may pay their respects Wednesday
from 6-8 p.m. at the Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 So. and again
Thursday morning at the Stake Center one hour prior to services. Online
condolences to family www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.

Bronson, Virginia Elizabeth Forbes Johnson Cook "Granny J"
Virginia Elizabeth Forbes Johnson Cook Bronson "Granny J" Our beloved mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Virginia
Elizabeth Forbes Johnson Cook Bronson was embraced by her loving eternal
companion, Gus Johnson (he died Jan 5, 1969) and escorted home to the arms of
Our Savior Sunday, June 12, 2005. We know she is very happy now. She was born
March 28, 1911 in Bremerton, Washington to James Byron and Lottie Johnson
Forbes. She was the only girl and the youngest of 4 children. Unfortunately,
her mother died when she was only 10 months old. After living with various
relatives, she was living in Holladay, Utah with her Aunt Carrie and Uncle
George Cox when she was introduced to Gustave Lorenzo Johnson. They soon fell
in love and were married February 6, 1929 (temple sealing Feb. 1970). They
became the parents of five children: Jack (Dorothy), Ron, Jilene (Gary)
Petersen, Gerhad (Linda), and Rustin (Cheri). She is also survived by 18
grandchildren, 35 great-grand-children and five great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by son, Ronald Johnson, grandson, Jeffery Petersen, and
three brothers. After remaining a widow for several years, she became
acquainted with a special old friend, Frank Cook, and they were married for
six years. Frank passed away July 5, 1988. She married William Bronson in
1996. He preceded her in death Dec. 30 1999. She and Gus operated Swede Inn in
Garfield, Utah for a number of years. After moving to Kearns, Utah she was
active in the community development program and also the PTA. She was
President of the Oquirrh Hills Elementary and several PTA chairmanships. She
retired as accounts payable clerk for the city of West Jordan in 1981. She
adored animals and had many pets, she loved to cook, was generous, and loved
to socialize. Indeed she demonstrated a lot of courage in her life. Many
thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their wonderful care especially by Kika.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12 noon at Redwood
Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. Funeral Directors Jenkins-Soffe
Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Dilts, Laura "Lally"
Laura Dilts "Lally" 1912 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and friend left her tired body on June 11, 2005 at 3:26 p.m.
She was born in Rupert, Idaho, on September 1, 1912. Her 92 years were full of
many changes in the world. Living through the depression, two World Wars made
her a great historian of world affairs. In her later years she moved from
central California to Holladay, Utah. She was well known for her beautiful
garden and her willingness to share her flowers with anyone who showed an
interest in plants or needed cut flowers for an occasion. She loved to read
books and always looked forward to the annual seed catalogs. Her house was
full of books, houseplants and stray cats. She was a good cook, good gardener
and a good friend. Her grandchildren hold special memories of her in
California where she and her husband raised Appaloosa horses on a large ranch
called the Lally-Pop, which was nestled at the base of the Sierra Mountains.
Her last eight months were spent at the CareSource Center located in Holladay.
The good care and love from all the staff and volunteers gave her a rich life
to the end. Thank you to all there for your concern and support. Her favorite
time of the year was spring; the time when life is renewed. It is fitting she
leave this planet when the spring flowers are blooming. A gathering of family
members and friends will be held in the near future to celebrate her life.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Gillespie, Paul Elwood
Paul Elwood Gillespie 1915 ~ 2005 Paul Elwood Gillespie, passed away June 10,
2005 in Taylorsville Utah. Born March 29, 1915 in Salt Lake City to George W.
and Sibyl Pearl Hansen Gillespie. Married Mary Lees November 2, 1940 in Salt
Lake City, she preceded him in death May 4, 1996. Paul graduated from West
High School. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years as a
brakeman and conductor and was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen Union. He loved nature, the outdoors, fly-fishing and traveling the
country with family and friends. He was a builder, and a craftsman. In later
life he built beautiful dollhouses. Survived by, son, Steven Gillespie, Salt
Lake City; daughters, Kaye (Jon) Gilbert, Sandy; Connie (Don) Reick
Taylorsville; two grandchildren, Paul (Erin) Gilbert and Jane Gilbert; sisters
Bernice Lawson and Peggy (Eugene) Ferguson; special friends, Mike and Suzie
O'Connor and Tom and Lorraine Hand; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in
death by brother, Lynn H. Gillespie. Funeral services Thursday June 16th, 2
p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 So. In Sandy, where friends and
family may call 1 hour prior to the services. Internment Larkin Sunset
Mortuary. For online condolences see larkin@larkinmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Grant, Perry C.
Perry C. Grant 1977 ~ 2005 Perry C. Grant was born Nov. 4th, 1977 in Salt Lake
City, UT to parents Wayne and Kathy Grant. Perry tragically left us on June
9th, 2005 in an airplane crash. Perry is the second of seven children in his
family. Perry's interest in aviation was evident at a very early age. As a
child he built and flew model airplanes and pursued his career in aviation by
obtaining his Private, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine and Instructor
certificates. Perry became a well-respected pilot and flight instructor. His
talents in aviation will resonate throughout the aviation industry for
generations to come. He logged nearly 4,000 hours of accident free flight time
in a variety of flight operations. Perry also found success in owning and
operating his own Heating and Air Company for the last seven years. More than
anything, Perry especially valued his children, family and close relationships
he had with many people. Perry, we already miss you deeply and look forward to
the day we are together again. A trust fund for his children has been
established at Wells Fargo Bank. Donations can be made at any branch in
Perry's name, in care of Courtney Grant. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 11 a.m. at the Davis Conference Center, 1651 North
700 West, Layton, Utah. Friends may call from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to the
services at the conference center. Interment will be in the Kaysville City
Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber
City. Condolences and memories can be sent to the family at:
olpinhoopesfh@aol.com (Please include the family name in the email.)
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Haslam, Violet Pettersson
Violet Pettersson Haslam "Granny" Our loving mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, Violet Naomi Pettersson Haslam, 88, passed away June 11,
2005 in the arms of her daughter Teddi in Taylorsville, Utah. Born December
29, 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of Matthew Marrington and Emily
Varty Pettersson. Married Albert Haslam, August 4, 1935 in Magna, Utah; later
solemnized March 28, 1938 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was a retired
pediatric nurse. She was an active member of the LDS Church; served a mission
with her husband at the St. George Temple Visitor's Center and as a temple
ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple for eight years. Granny will be
missed by all that knew her. She had a great spirit about her. Granny loved
all those around her; especially little kids who knew her as Miss Cookie. She
is survived by her son, Terry (W. Kathleen) Haslam, Sandy; daughters:
Geraldine (Michael) Cannon, West Valley City; Kathy (Monte) Giles, currently
serving a mission in Africa; Linda Ann "Teddi" Lucas, Taylorsville; 19
grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren, the last of which was named after her
which made her very happy; brother, Carl Pettersson, Magna; Pat Robinson,
Magna; many friends and all the children in day school. She was preceded in
death by her parents; husband; grandson, Greg; granddaughter, Julie; two
brothers and two sisters. We all love her and will miss her saying, "Oh,
you're full of bologna!!!" Our Granny was a very special spirit of our
Heavenly Father. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12 noon, at the
Brookshire Ward, 1325 West 5550 South. Friends may visit Wednesday, 6:30 -
8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and Thursday at
the church, 11- 11:45 a.m. Interment, Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Jones, James LaNoir
James LaNoir Jones 1914 ~ 2005 CEDAR CITY - James LaNoir Jones, 90, beloved
husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away June 11, 2005 at Kolob
Regional Rehab Center, Cedar City, Utah. He was born June 27, 1914 in Cedar
City, Utah, son of Samuel Bell Jones and Caroline Robinson. He married Bertha
Lessing on June 3, 1935 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They recently celebrated
their 70th wedding anniversary. They had three children - two daughters,
Bonnie Rae and Karen Lee; and one son, Kent Lessing. They have 14
grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren.
LaNoir was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. He was a High Priest and served in many capacities including Bishop of
the Cedar City 4th Ward, High Counselor, Elders Quorum President, High Priest
Group Leader, Branch President of the Cedar Indian Branch and was an excellent
Home Teacher. He and his wife, Bertha served for six years as ordinance
workers in the St. George LDS Temple. They also served a full-time mission to
the Arizona Tempe Mission assigned to the Visitors Center at the Mesa LDS
Temple. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, four brothers: Orion
Jones, Edger Jones, Carlos Jones and Samuel DeMoin Jones; four sister, Van
Dyne Bishop, Mary Jane Rollo, Olevia White and Lillis Larson. He is survived
by his wife, Bertha of Cedar City; one son and two daughters, Kent L. (Donna
Rae) Jones, Fruit Heights, Utah; Bonnie Rae (Wallace Kay) Smith, Cedar City;
and Karen Lee (Donald) Gurr, Bountiful, Utah. Also surviving: one sister: Ella
Bettridge (Bountiful, Utah). Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June
15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cedar City 4th Ward Chapel, 550 West 400 North,
Cedar City, Utah. A viewing for friends and loved ones will be held at the
Southern Utah Mortuary, June 14, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and June 15, 2005
at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the 4th Ward Chapel prior to services. Interment will
be in the Cedar City Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to offer their
condolences at www.sumfamily.com
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Linton, Estella
Estella Linton 10/15/15 ~ 6/10/05 Our beloved wife and mother began her
beautiful journey home on Friday, June 10th, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Estella
will always be our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grand-mother, and
special friend. Estella was born October 15, 1915, in Park City. Estella was
raised by her grandmother. She was a wonderful seamstress and artist. Estella
enjoyed the out of doors, her cats, and reading books. Survived by her loving
husband Paul; children, Beverly (Ron) Basinger, Glenn (Colleen) Hildebrand,
Kayleen Brewer, Wendy (Frank) Castro, Blake (Faye) Bell; 20 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, and grandmother.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the
Mt Olivet Cemetery, 1345 East 500 South. Funeral Directors: Holbrook Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Litster, LuDean
LuDean Litster 1918-2005 LuDean Litster, age 86, passed away June 12, 2005, in
South Jordan, Utah of causes incident to age. LuDean was born October 12,
1918, in Cleveland, Emery County, Utah. He was the sixth of twelve children
born to William Thomas and Ida Viola Johnson Litster. He married Florence
Theora Knox, April 17, 1940 in Huntington, Utah, and their marriage was
solemnized September 11th, 1940, in the Salt Lake Temple. LuDean is survived
by his wife of 65 years; and four of their six children: Nedra (Al) Warner of
St. George, Larry (Faye) Litster of Provo, Susan Litster of Sandy, and Brent
(Nanette) Litster of Sandy; 24 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren.
LuDean is also survived by five sisters: Viola (Joseph) Hardy, Arnell (Harold)
Clark, Uneva (Dilts) Workman, Geraldine (Ralph) Walters, Yvonne (Lloyd) Jones;
and sister-in-law, Lyle Litster. LuDean was preceded in death by two children:
Kent Litster (a twin), and Evelyn Litster Jackson; two grandchildren: Karen
Peterson, and Paul Litster; as well as two great-grand daughters: Alisha Mei
Litster, and Alexandra Stilson. Also preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, and four sisters: Errol (Lyle) Litster, Opal (Norman) Andersen,
Christal (Guard) Young (Clair) Mathis, Robert D. (Birdell) Litster, Geneal
(Vaughn) Jensen, and Gloria (Carlisle) McPhie. LuDean was a faithful member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, holding many positions within
that organization, and at the time of his death held the office of High
Priest. He and his wife Florence served a 12 month mission together in
Raleigh, North Carolina. LuDean worked many years in the Insurance industry,
representing Beneficial Life Insurance, as well as many other companies. He
was a Certified Life Underwriter (CLU) and earned many awards over the years.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., in the
Springville Center Street Chapel, 355 East Center Street, Springville, Utah. A
viewing will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m., at Wheeler Mortuary, 211
East 200 South, Springville, Utah, or friends may call from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45
a.m. on Wednesday prior to funeral services. Interment will be in the Price
City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff of Legacy House Assisted
Living, and CareSource Hospice, for the tender, gentle, and loving care and
attention given to their husband and father. Condolences may be sent at
www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Maxwell, Robert James
Robert James Maxwell "Bob" Robert James Maxwell, age 76, passed away June 13,
2005 in South Salt Lake, Utah. Born May 16, 1929 in St. George, Utah, son of
Robert and Lottie Wrighting Beachum Maxwell. Married MaryLou Matthews August
14, 1954; solemnized in 1983 in the Salt Lake Temple. Dad was a talented chef
and artist - Mom will be glad he is home. Bobby came into this world a fighter
and left a fighter. Peace. Survived by son, Brad (Debbie) Maxwell; daughters,
Tammy Maxwell and Kathy (Trent) Borden; five grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; and brother, George Maxwell. Preceded in death by wife.
The family gives many thanks to Pine Ridge Convalescent Center. Thank you.
Please reach out to Alzheimer's Research. Graveside services will be held
Saturday, June 18, 2005, 12:00 noon at the Virgin Cemetery, Virgin, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

Mitchell, Ivy
Ivy Mitchell 1908 ~ 2005 END OF AN ERA Ivy Larsen Mitchell, 96, passed away on
June 11, 2005 of causes incident to age. Born October 24, 1908 in Mapleton,
Utah to James Peter Larsen and Mary Caroline Anderson. She was the last
surviving child of 16 and is now enjoying a loving reunion with her father,
mother, husband, son, four brothers, and 11 sisters. She married LeRoy L.
Mitchell on February 6, 1930 in the Salt Lake Temple. Survived by four
children Grant L. Mitchell, Joe L. Mitchell, Kathleen N. Johnson, and Sharee
K. Mitchell, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by husband LeRoy L. Mitchell and son LaVere L. Mitchell. Ivy
was a faithful member of The Church of Latter-day Saints and she served in
many callings. She was an avid reader and enjoyed reading various books and
magazines, especially the scriptures. She always challenged anyone who would
play, to a game of checkers and was a master player. She continued playing
until shortly before her death, even though she was blind in one eye and had
limited vision in the other. She always stressed peace in the home. She was a
kind and generous mother and friend. She will be missed by all that knew her.
A special thanks to the staff at Wasatch Rehabilitation Center for the help
she received during the years prior to her death and to Vista Care Hospice.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Larkin
Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where also family and friends may call
Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Salt Lake
City Cemetery. Send condolences at www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.

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.

Pettit, Amber B. Hixson
Amber B. Hixson Pettit 1914 ~ 2005 Amber B. Hixson Pettit, 91, our loving
wife, mother and grandma, passed away at her home on June 13, 2005. She was
born February 9, 1914 in Wanship, Utah to Karl B. and Elizabeth Blondin
Hixson. On January 14, 1939, she married Vernal Edwin Pettit in Salt Lake
City, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Oakland California LDS
Temple. Amber raised nine children and served in the LDS Church as a Sunday
School Secretary. In addition to being a homemaker, she worked as a bookkeeper
in her husband's construction company. She made the best homemade bread,
cinnamon rolls and was a talented seamstress. She helped with the homework for
nine kids and was a devoted, wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors:
husband, Vernal; children, Donna Baker Bacca, Carol Osguthorpe (Fred), Joan
Caldwell (Floyd), Gayle Pettit (Joyce), Lynn Pettit (Marion), Rodger Pettit
(Sharon), Margaret Lloyd (Darrell), Miriam Lewis (Wayne), Karla Brown
(Dennis); 49 grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren; 14 great, great,
grandchildren; sister, Beth Frost (Don, deceased); brothers, Wayne Hixson
(Lou), Ray Hixson (Carol). Preceded in death by her parents; and a brother,
Burdette Hixson. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. in the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State where friends may call Thursday
9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/14/2005.

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.

Smith, Clarence E.
Clarence E. Smith "Sonny" Sonny returned to his Father in Heaven on June 10,
2005. He was born August 17, 1927 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Clarence E. and
Mildred Rae Smith. He married Belva Flynn on November 10, 1954. Their marriage
was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Sonny loved his family and was
an avid Scouter and outdoorsman for many years, who enjoyed hunting and
fishing. He was a skilled craftsman in many trades and worked for Elias Morris
and Sons as well as operating his own companies throughout his life. He is
survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Belva; four sons, Jeff (Nancy) Smith,
Jan (Kathie) Smith, Paul Smith, Kevin (Shannon) Smith, and one daughter, Julie
(Wayne) Gamble; 11 grandchildren; six great-grand-children; one brother and
two sisters. Preceded in death by his parents and three younger brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, 11 a.m. at Redwood
Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. Friends may call one hour prior to
services. Interment, Redwood Memorial Cemetery with military honors.
Published in the Deseret News on 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.

Thomas, Kim Fillmore
Kim Fillmore Thomas 10/1/55 ~ 06/12/05 Kim Fillmore Thomas passed away
peacefully at her home in Cottonwood Heights, Utah on June 12, 2005 surrounded
by her family after an eleven year battle with brain cancer. Kim was born on
October 1, 1955 in Littleton, Colorado to Keith Richard and Marcein Ginn
Fillmore. Kim Graduated from Bear River High School in Tremonton, Utah in 1973
and married Kent Thomas in 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple. Kim attended BYU then
supported Kent as he completed his education. Kim and Kent are the proud
parents of four daughters - Adrian Gatherum (Neal), Karidee, Ashlee and Kaylee
and one son, Nathaniel. They have two grandchildren, Gage and Boe Gatherum who
affectionately call her "Gamma Kimmie"! Throughout her life Kim was positive
and faithful in the face of adversity, actively involved in service to her
family, friends and anyone she found who was in need and a great friend to
everyone she met, including complete strangers. Kim was an active member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in the
Primary, Young Women's and Relief Society organizations. Kim's primary
objective in life was to be a good mother and wife - her strong, productive
and caring children and grandchildren are her legacy. Kim touched many lives
and will be remembered and missed by everyone who knew her. Kim is survived by
her husband Kent, five children, two brothers (Richard and Brad) and her
father. She was preceded in death by her mother. The family expresses
heartfelt thanks to Drs. McAllister, Blumenthal, Reichman, Sause and Prystas
and their staff for their contributions to Kim's treatment and care and the
IHC Hospice team (Dr. MacPherson, Pat, Lori, Tonna, Jayne and Barbara) who
treated Kim and the family with care and respect during the last difficult
weeks. Funeral services will be held on Friday June 17th at 11:30 a.m. at the
Brighton Stake Center - 2895 East Creek Road (80th South). A viewing will be
held from 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday June 16th at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary
located at 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 South Exit off I-15) Phone
801-254-1928 and at the Church from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. prior to the service.
Interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Tremonton, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.