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Allen, Elvin Gene
Elvin Gene Allen 1946 ~ 2005 Elvin G. Allen (E.G), age 59, passed away June
14, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born March 14, 1946 in Salt Lake City, Utah,
son of Harry Chandler and Jean R. Mendenhall. Married Frances Milbrat,
February 25, 1964. They had seven children: Brenda, Annette, Julie, Elvin,
Bert, Diane, Linda. Married Terri Easton, February 24, 1990. He was my best
friend, soul mate, companion and right- hand man. Son Matthew, step-father to
Josh and Tawny. He lived a full and intriguing life, master chef, brakeman for
Union Pacific Railroad, owner of E.G. Coins & Card Shop. Survived by spouse
Terri Allen, 10 children/spouses, 20 grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters,
and those of you reading this. Preceded in death by his mother, and daughter,
Linda. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon
Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Friday morning from 11:45 a.m.
-12:45 p.m. prior to services. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 17,
2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online
guest book at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Andersen, Madison
Madison Andersen 1997 ~ 2005 Sweet and beloved daughter, sister and friend
Madison Andersen passed away Sunday, June 12, 2005 from injuries sustained in
a hay-riding accident. Born July 30, 1997, Walnut Creek, CA to Jason and
Jennifer Woodbury Andersen. Madison was a special spirit that fed those around
her. She loved to play school or games with any willing participant. Wandering
the neighborhood knocking on doors was her way of making new friends. She was
mom's biggest help with her little sisters and she was a good sister to her
brothers. Her testimony of the gospel and knowledge of our Heavenly Father's
plan make it clear what subjects she'll be teaching to her next class.
Madison, your presence during this experience has brought us peace. You will
always be in our hearts and minds and we know that your spirit will be near.
Though eternally sealed to us, the Lord has now sealed you to his kingdom. He
will bless and keep us all until we meet again. Madison is survived by her
parents Jason Thor Andersen and Jennifer Woodbury Andersen; siblings Tyler
Jason Andersen, Hunter Charles Andersen, Hailey Andersen, and Kelsey Andersen;
grandparents Ronald Wayne Andersen, Nancy Joyce Andersen, Gerald Charles
Woodbury, and Mona Lamb Woodbury. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
June 17, at the Crescent 30th Ward, 11000 S. 85 E., Sandy at 11 a.m. Friends
and family may call on Thursday from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E.
10600 S., Sandy, and also on Friday at the ward starting at 9:30 a.m. prior to
services. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery. Those who wish to donate may do
so to the Madison Andersen Memorial Trust Fund Donation account through any
Zion's Bank branch. For online condolences, see legacy.com or
larkinmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Belt, Mary Lavina Searle MacFarlane
Mary Lavina Searle MacFarlane Belt 1915 ~ 2005 Mary Lavina Searle MacFarlane
Belt, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2005, in Bountiful, Utah. Mary was
born on February 1, 1915 in Tridell, Utah to William Reed Searle and Mary Jane
Boren. She married Kenneth Ray MacFarlane, they had three sons and were later
divorced. She later married Howard Roe Belt on June 16, 1950. Mary was a
faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed
serving in the temple and the Lord in many other ways. She also loved quilting
and spending time with her family. Mary is survived by her husband Howard,
sons; Ray Deloy (Terry) MacFarlane and Verl (Janet) MacFarlane, daughters;
Arleen (Arvill) Pace, Sharon Belt, sons; Roland D. (Adell) Belt, Chad Belt,
brother; Robert Leo Searle, sister; Louetta Pritchett, 28 grandchildren, 46
great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in
death by her parents, son; Edwin Glen MacFarlane, brother; William Reed
Searle, Floyd Albert Searle, sisters; Eteleen Twitchell, Uinta Zufelt, LaRee
Taylor and Lorna Russell. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 18,
2005,at 12 noon at the Western Hills Ward, 5380 West 5400 South in Kearns.
Friends and family are invited to call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lakehills
Mortuary, 10055 South State Street in Sandy, and one hour prior to services on
Saturday at the church. Interment will be at Lakehills Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Benard, Lee
Lee Benard 1928 ~ 2005 Lee Benard, Bountiful Barber for 53 years, passed away
Sunday, June 12, 2005. He was a kind and caring husband, father, grandfather,
and friend. Lee was born in Payson, Utah, May 4, 1928 to Alice Maude Saniger
and James Louis Benard. He graduated from Davis High School in the
distinguished class of 1947, and from Utah Technical Barber College in 1950.
Lee married Joyce Ann Trowbridge June 19, 1950 in the Salt Lake Temple. He was
owner of Lee's Barber Shop, where his customers became his best friends. He
was an avid golfer and sportsman, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, serving in various capacities. Lee is survived by his
wife, Joyce, and three children, Anne Christensen, Steven Lee Benard, Jay T.
(Virginia) Benard, and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by two
brothers, Bud (Darlene) Benard, Lynn (Joyce) Benard, his sister-in-law Ecco
Benard, and his business partner and dear friend, Rich (Dixie) Peterson. The
family wishes to express appreciation to the doctors and staff of the Huntsman
Cancer Institute, Lakeview Hospital, and Vistacare hospice. In lieu of
flowers, Lee requested contributions be made to Huntsman Cancer Institute at
2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Bountiful LDS Tabernacle, 51
South Main. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the
Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Thursday morning from
10:45- 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City
Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

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.

Carlquist, Richard "Dick"
Richard 'Dick' Carlquist 1912 ~ 2005 HAZELTON, IDAHO - Richard "Dick"
Carlquist, a 92-year-old resident of Hazelton, passed away at his home with
his wife, Willa, at his side on Sunday, June 12, 2005, of causes incident to
age. He was born at home on Dec. 2, 1912, one hour and fifteen minutes after
his twin sister, Natalie. He was the fourth child of Ethel Rich and Carl
Hjalmar Carlquist of Salt Lake City, Utah. Richard graduated from East High
School in 1929, but remained a lifelong learner. He moved with his family to
Draper, Utah, in 1929, where he met Willa Fitzgerald. They were married on
Dec. 2, 1936, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were the parents of four
children, Brian, Lynn, Douglas and Julie. Brian was killed in Vietnam in 1965.
Richard farmed in Draper, Utah, from 1929 until 1977, when he and Willa, along
with their sons, Lynn and Douglas, moved to Hazelton, Idaho, to farm. His life
spanned farming with draft horses to using four-wheel drive John Deere
tractors. He worked on the farm until 2002, when he retired. He served for
more than 40 years as a member of the board and president of the Draper
Irrigation Company. He also served on the Salt Lake County Soil Conservation
Board, the Utah Lake and Jordan Dam Commission, the non-partisan committee to
consolidate city and county governments in Salt Lake County in 1974, and on
the Draper Town Council. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. He held the office of High Priest and served as a ward
clerk, bishop's counselor, and high council member of the Mount Jordan, Utah
Stake. He and Willa served a mission to the Columbus Ohio Mission, from 1983
to 1984. While there, Richard served as the branch president of the Coshocton
Branch. He is survived by his wife, Willa Carlquist; sons, Lynn (Peggy)
Carlquist of Hazelton, Idaho, and Douglas (Melanie) Carlquist of Eden, Idaho;
daughter, Julie (Dayle) Woolston of Highland, Utah; his twin sister, Natalie
Day, and sister, Edith Reed of Salt Lake City; and one brother, Capt. Roger
(Amante) Carlquist, USN (Ret.) of Annapolis, Maryland; and a brother-in-law,
Douglas (Elaine) A. Smith of Salt Lake City. He is also survived by 14
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents; his brothers, Philip and Stephen; his sisters, Mary Stewart, Ethel
Woolstenhulme, and Roberta Smith; his son, Brian; and his great-granddaughter,
Kourtney Carlquist. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18,
2005, at the Hazelton First and Second Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, 531 Middleton Ave., with Bishop Michael Waite
officiating. Burial and graveside service will take place at 4 p.m. at Draper
Cemetery in Draper, Utah. Friends may call from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday at
Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., Burley, and from 9 until 9:45 a.m.
Saturday at the church.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Coleman, Ruth Rich
Ruth Rich Coleman 1931 - 2005 Life on earth has been a great experience for
me. Born to Thair C. Rich and Cloteel Budge May 24, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA.
My father was a career physician in the US Army Medical Corp so my formative
years were spent in many areas of the United States, Panama, and Europe. This
was a wonderful experience for my brother and me. In 1954 I graduated from
Catholic Univ. of America in Washington D.C. with a BSN. Returning to Salt
Lake, I met and married the perfect mate for me-the optimistic, fun loving
Jerry W. Coleman. Together, we raised Jeffrey, Janis and Karen. After the
children began school, I returned to work in the nursing field for 30 years,
retiring in 1998 from the Dept. of Dermatology at the Univ. of Utah. My life
has been fulfilling. A long and happy marriage, raising our children, the
experience of being a grandmother, the many trips with friends and relatives,
and most of all the happy times at our home at Bear Lake. Our wonderful,
caring daughters have always been there for me and the grandchildren have been
the shinning stars in my life. A special thank you to friends, relatives, care
givers at Care Source, Dr. Saundra Buys, and all who showed their love and
support to me and my family. I will miss my husband Jerry, daughters Janis
(Harper) Johnson, Karen (George) Pregman, brother Richard (Ann) Rich,
stepmother Margaret Rich, sister-in-laws Janet Coleman, Sandra (Kent)
Christensen, grandchildren Ashley, Trish, and Shane Johnson, Matthew and
Michael Pregman, nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Preceded in death
by parents and son Jeffrey R. Coleman. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Assistance League of Salt Lake on 3300 South, an organization I believe in, or
a charity of your choice. Until we meet again, Ruth. Funeral services will be
held on Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 12:00 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401
Highland Drive, Salt Lake City where friends and family may call on Friday,
June 17, 2005 from 6:00-8:00. Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial
Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Corey, Lance
Lance Corey aka Kenneth James Hollis Lance, age 64, of Murray, UT, passed away
peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 11, 2005 surrounded by family and
friends in Murray, Utah. Born February 12, 1941 in Springfield, IL. Lance and
his family moved to southern California from St. Louis, MO. He graduated from
Van Nuys High School in 1959 and pursued a career in the performing arts
starring in several movies including Rebel without a Cause as well as numerous
television appearances and commercials. Lance then worked in the entertainment
and music business as personal manager for Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night and
The Turtles. He is also a 20- year veteran of the casino industry as part of
the marketing and management teams for the Sands Hotel and Casino in Atlantic
City and Las Vegas, Trump Plaza and Trump Castle Hotel and Casino in Atlantic
City, the Golden Nugget and the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Lance has worked for Larry H. Miller Honda in Salt Lake City, UT since 1998.
He is survived by his mother, Mildred Hollis of Murray, UT; his son Dr. Corey
Hollis of Mission Viejo, CA; grandsons Jordan and Matthew Hollis of Mission
Viejo, CA; and Leslie Hollis of Mission Viejo, CA. A memorial service will be
held on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of
West Valley City, 3831 South 2700 West, West Valley City. In lieu of flowers
donations may be sent to Legacy Health Care, 3135 North Fairfield Road, Suite
A, Layton, UT 84041.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Good, Cora Blake
Cora Blake Good 1915 - 2005 Cora Blake Good, 90, our mom, grandma and
great-grandma passed away on June 13, 2005 in St. George, Utah. Born April 13,
1915 in Hinkley, Utah to Joseph Elijah and Delta Cox Blake. She married Wesley
Carlson Good on February 29, 1936 and had four children. She lived a full and
active life enjoying family, sports, and community activities where she met
many friends who were a joy throughout her life. Preceded in death by husband,
Wesley; son, Larry Joe; daughter, Claudia Despain; three sisters and four
brothers. She is survived by daughter, Sandra Good of St. George; son, Ronald
W. Good of Salt Lake; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Good of Salt Lake; ten
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three
sisters and one brother. Graveside services will be held Fri. June 17, 2005,
11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan.
Friends and family may call Thurs. from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Jones, Emily Moon
Emily Moon Jones Corrected Place of Services Funeral services will be held
Friday 11:00 a.m., June 17, 2005 at the Union Fort Stake Center, 540 East 7200
South (church building is right behind the Midvale Fire Station). Friends and
family may call Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South
State St. and Friday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment
Spanish Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

King, R. Kent
R. Kent King 1926 ~ 2005 MIDVALE - Our loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother and dear friend, Reed Kent King, 79, of Midvale,
UT, passed away unexpectedly from an aortic aneurysm on Sunday, June 12, 2005
at LDS Hospital. Kent was born on February 27, 1926 at Idaho Falls, ID, the
son of Mazle Q. King and Lettie Rose Andrus King. He married Wanda Birch in
the Salt Lake Temple on May 24, 1949. Kent was raised in Idaho and Utah,
graduating from Jordan High School in 1944. After graduation, he enlisted and
served in the US Navy as a Gunner's Mate in the Pacific War Zone (1944-46).
After an honorable discharge, he served an LDS mission in the East Central
States Mission (1947-49). Following his marriage, Kent attended and graduated
from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration. He was a skilled and
dedicated teacher and educator throughout his entire life. He worked for 35
years in the Jordan School District, first as a teacher and later as a
principal at the following elementary schools: Midvale, South Jordan, Sandy,
Peruvian Park, Edgemont, Westland, and Granite. Kent held many positions of
responsibility within the LDS Church including YM Presidency, Bishop of the
East Midvale 1st Ward, Counselor in the Midvale Stake Presidency, President of
the Midvale East Stake, Regional Welfare Agent, and most recently as a High
Councilman. Kent served two additional missions with his wife, one in the
California San Jose Mission and another in Midvale East Stake. They also
served as ordinance workers in the Jordan River Temple. Kent was highly
involved in the community and with volunteer work. He served 12 years on the
Midvale City Council and on Boards of the SL Suburban Sanitary Dist. #2 and
the Trans-Jordan Landfill. He volunteered at the Midvale Senior Center where
he taught computer classes. He was also an avid Scouter and served on many
boards of review and scout committees. He received the prestigious Silver
Beaver Award in honor of his service. Kent's greatest love was his family. He
enjoyed photography, reading, gardening, golfing, and "walking in the mall"
with Wanda. Kent was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson,
Dylan Kent Egbert. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Wanda; children:
Lynette (Craig) Allen of Gilbert, IA; David (DeAnn) of Vancouver, WA; Joanne
(Judy Juhala) of Brazil, IN; Kathryn (Joseph) Milkanin of Riverton, UT; and
Steven (Maria) of Oakland, MI; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grand-children;
brother, Lewis (DonaMae) of Lehi, UT; sister, Renee (Gary) Harris of Sandy,
UT; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held
Friday, June 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Midvale East Stake Center, 240 E. 7570
So., Midvale. Friends and family may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary,
8090 So. State St., Midvale, and at the church on the day of the funeral from
9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will follow the funeral at Redwood Memorial Estates
in West Jordan. The family expresses appreciation to the staffs of LDS and
Cottonwood Hospitals and to Dr. Douglas Wirthlin for their efforts and
compassion; and to all family and friends for their expressions of love and
support.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Later, Wendell Cordon
Wendell Cordon Later 1919 ~ 2005 Beloved husband, father and grandfather,
Wendell Cordon Later passed away June 13, 2005 due to complications from a
stroke. He was born August 19, 1919 in Rigby, Idaho, the son of Lawrence Ray
Later and Mabel Emily Cordon. He spent his early years on his family's ranch
in Ririe, Idaho. He graduated from Ririe High School and went on to attend
Idaho State University prior to serving in World War II, in the Army Air
Corps, and in the Navy in the South Pacific. He resumed his education at Utah
State University, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Forestry and Range
Management. Wendell married Vera Mae Nelson on Sept 3, 1947 in the Idaho Falls
LDS Temple. They are the parents of 6 children, 35 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren. He was a life long member of the LDS church serving as
Branch President, Counselor in 3 Bishoprics, Mountain Home Stake Mission
President, Temple Worker and many other positions. He worked for the Bureau of
Indian Affairs for 35 years. He survived by his wife, Vera, and children, Dr.
Robert (Connie) of Sandy; Dr. Richard (Carol) of Orem; Karen (Mark) Stephens
of Lenexa, Kansas; Dr. David (Collette) of Sandy; Sandra (Galen) Mooso of
Mahomet, Illinois; Janice (Monty) Wells of American Fork; sisters, Shirley
Hendrickson and Donna Johnston. Funeral services will be at 11 am Saturday,
June 18, 2005 in the Larson Park Ward Chapel, 9621 North 6050 West, Highland,
Utah. Friends may call Friday evening from 6 - 8 pm at the Anderson & Sons
Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and at the church one hour prior to
services. Interment, American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

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.

Nielson, LeRoy
LeRoy Nielson 1918 ~ 2005 Our beloved Father and Grandfather, LeRoy Nielson,
age 87, passed away on June 8, 2005. Born March 24, 1918 in Cedar View, Utah.
He was the son of Niels Nielson and Ella Gilbert. He married his sweetheart,
Elizabeth Lazenby on July 16, 1942. She preceded him in death on November 7,
2004. He served in the US Army during World War II and in the National Guard
during the Korean Conflict. After the war he and Elizabeth settled in Midvale,
Utah to raise their five children. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, LeRoy influenced the lives of many people through his
services as Scoutmaster in his ward at two National Boy Scout Jamborees. He
also served in other capacities in the scouting program. He was a recipient of
the Silver Beaver award and the forty-five year Boy Scout Veteran award from
the Great Salt Lake Council. He served as President of the Uintah Basin
Reunion. LeRoy quietly taught others through his example. He will be
remembered fondly of frequently telling others "It's a good life!" He enjoyed
life, whether it was playing horseshoes, working, or helping others. He was a
devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who will be dearly missed. He is
survived by his five children: Edith (Ross) Brown, Elva (Jerry) Jackson, Cliff
(Sallie) Nielson, Maxine (Douglas) Pearce, and Shirley (Thomas) Labonte.
Brother, Calvin Nielson and Sister, Irene Jessop. Services will be held
Friday, June 17, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Union Park 5th Ward, 1175 East 7800
South. Friends and loved ones my call at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900
East on Thursday, June 16, 2005, 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at
the church. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Petersen, John A.
John A. Petersen 1951 - 2005 John Allen Petersen, 54, passed away June 13,
2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 1, 1951 in Salt Lake City to
Max S. and Edna Phillips Petersen and raised by his mom and step father,
Calvin Hammel. Married Sandra Kelson; later divorced. They had two children,
Garon Petersen and Shanna (Brandon) Nicholson. He married Peggy Dawes on
Easter 2004. John served honorably in the US Marines. He worked 23 years for
Kennecott Copper. He loved to laugh and argue, lived life his way, and gave
freely to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survived by his wife, Peggy; children; mother, Edna Hammel; sisters and
brothers, Kay Carter, Max (Lorraine), Lori (Tom) Morris, Rex (Jolene), and
Paul (Kim); step children, Christina and Dillin; 5 grandchildren, Riddix,
Zairean, Taorn, Garon, Aivry; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and
friends. Preceded in death by his father, Max Petersen; step father, Calvin
Hammel. John was loved and will be remembered. Special thanks to Bishop Reyes
and Bishop Anderson for all the support they gave John. Graveside services
will be held 12 noon Friday, June 17, 2005 at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park,
17111 South Camp Williams Rd. Friends may call Friday 10-11 a.m. at Peel
Funeral Home, 8525 West 2700 South. Condolences may be sent from
www.peelfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Reeves, John Patrick
John Patrick Reeves "Pat" Pat passed away June 13, 2005, three days after
celebrating his 80th birthday. He was born June 10, 1925 in Salt Lake City to
John Patrick Reeves and Katherine Higham Fisher Reeves. He graduated from
Judge Memorial High School in 1943, and attended the University of Portland
and graduated from the University of Utah. He served with the U.S. Marine
Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He worked in his own business
as a Manufacturers Agent and Corrosion Engineer until his retirement. Pat
married Mary O'Brien on April 27, 1957. She survives him along with their five
children: Dennis, Salt Lake City; Tom (Jules), Toronto, Canada; Jim (Sue),
Simi Valley CA; Kathy (Mike) Bracco, Oakland, CA; Mary Frances (Robert) Jones,
San Diego, CA. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, his sister
Katherine (Jim) Lords, Salt Lake City, and his cousin Leonard (Patty) Reeves,
Latrobe, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Otto Fisher,
and his sister, Mary Pauline Reeves Stringer Fleming. One of Pat's fondest
memories was the annual summer vacation with the children, usually to the
California beaches. He loved being a grandpa - the nine grandchildren brought
much joy and enthusiasm into his life. He enjoyed playing bridge and golf. He
had many happy rounds of golf with the "barracudas", his golfing buddies from
the Hidden Valley Country Club. Visitation with the family will be held
Thursday, June 16th at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, from
6:00- 7:30 p.m., followed by the Holy Rosary at 7:30. A funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Friday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Ambrose. Funeral
Directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to J.E. Cosgriff School, 2335 Redondo Ave., Salt Lake City, UT, 84108, or a
charity of your choice.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Rodrigues, Rosabell Jaramillo
Rosabell Jaramillo Rodrigues "Nana" Our nana, mother, grandma and best friend,
Rosabell Jaramillo Rodrigues, left this world Thursday, June 9, 2005 due to
complications of a stroke. She was born February 29, 1916, to Jose Albino and
Euphemia Herrera in La Madera, New Mexico. Our beloved Rosabell has gone home
to God. She is at peace with the Lord. She lived a good life and spent most of
it in the service of others. She loved to help others and feel needed. No job
too big, no chore too small. She loved all things and took great pride in
everything she did. Her greatest achievement was her family of four children,
Bill (Teresa), Alice (Israel), Eufemia (Ron), Joe (deceased); nine
grandchildren and 18 great-grand-children. As a single mother of four, she
worked for many years in a bakery to support herself and her family, always
putting the needs of others before her own. She was an incredibly strong woman
with a great will to survive, struggling with the loss of her teenage son and
raising a daughter with polio. She, herself, overcame many illnesses such as
Rheumatic Fever, a brain tumor, Spinal Meningitis, Osteoporosis, Alzheimer's
and multiple seizures and strokes before finally deciding to take the journey
home to live eternally with God. Through all her struggles she maintained her
smile and charm, bearing her cross with honor and touching the hearts of all
who were blessed with her presence. We will miss you everyday and will live
our lives forever in your honor. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June
18, 2005, 11 a.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where
family and friends may visit Friday, June 17, 2005, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday,
10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens Thank you, Rosabell, for your
love and guidance. We wait for the day we will see you again. A special thanks
to the staff at Highland Care Center for their empathy, support and for
helping our Nana on her long journey home.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Seely, Marilyn Duke
Marilyn Duke Seely (Mert) Marilyn Duke Seely of Bountiful, Utah passed away
peacefully June 11, 2005. Born August 13, 1927 to Joseph Pratt and May Hafen
Duke. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and
will be missed by all who knew her. She was a homemaker personified, dedicated
her life to the raising of her seven children, working hard to provide a
healthy, wholesome environment. She was the glue that held the family together
and the sounding board for her children when they had problems. She attended
the University of Utah, loved interior decorating and was an avid football
fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Donna Freeman.
Survived by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Seely; seven children, Kathy (John)
Hastings, Steve Seely, Dave (Debbie) Seely, Scott (Katherine) Seely, Debbie
Ogden, Barbara Hillman, and Rob Seely; nine grandchildren, Courtney (Tim)
Kamer, Eric Hastings, Marc and Bryan Seely, Matthew and Jonathan Ogden,
Zachary and Jeffrey Seely, and Stephanie Hillman; and great-grandson, William
Kamer. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the
Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main where friends may call from
12 noon - 12:45 p.m. prior services. Interment-Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park,
3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com. After the services friends and family are invited to
attend a celebration of Marilyn's life at 3757 Cardiff Way, (Newport Heights
Condo's), in Bountiful.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Smith, Barbara McKay
Barbara McKay Smith 1920 ~ 2005 Barbara McKay Smith, 84, died June 13, 2005 at
home in Provo. She was born in Ogden, Utah, October 2, 1920 to Thomas E. McKay
and Fawn Brimhall McKay. She grew up in Huntsville, Utah and attended Weber
High School in Ogden, later graduating from B.Y. High School after spending
two years in Switzerland where her father was Mission President. While
attending Brigham Young University, Barbara married Dr. Oliver R. Smith who
was a Journalism Professor. Mrs. Smith worked for several businesses in the
Provo area; Taylor Brothers Department Store, Rowley's, Melayne Printers, and
two U.S. Government Census positions. Later she joined the staff at Utah
Technical College (now UVSC), retiring in 1985 as Assistant Dean of Continuing
Education. Mrs. Smith was well known among Provo City employees, having served
five years on the Provo City Planning Commission and for seven years on the
Board of Adjustments. With this background, she successfully ran for a seat on
the Provo City Council in 1987, serving for four years. While her husband was
active in the Air Force Reserve, she was active in the auxiliary. She was a
member for many years of the Beta Sorosis Literary Club, BYU Women, the
Republican Party and many PTA organizations while her children were attending
school. She was preceded in death by her husband in December, 1990, and also
by two sisters, Fawn McKay Brodie and Flora McKay Jensen Crawford, and a
brother, Thomas Brimhall McKay. She is survived by eight children, 53
grandchildren, and 77 great-grandchildren. Barbara and Oliver had five
daughters and three sons, Barbara Kay Rytting (J. Howard Rytting) of Lawrence,
Kansas; Olivia Lea Baird (Charles A. Baird) of Lehi; Kenneth McKay Smith
(JoAnne King) of Mesa, Arizona; Ronald McKay Smith (Colleen Johnson) of Orem;
Rebecca Snyder (Richard L. Snyder) of Tillamook, Oregon; Deborah Annis of
Provo; Dorothy Gillespie (John K. Gillespie) of Orem; and Richard McKay Smith
(Cindy Naylor) of North Salt Lake. She is also survived by a sister, Louise
McKay Card, Salt Lake City, and numerous nieces and nephews who were always
considered part of the family. The family gives special thanks to
granddaughter Joanna Snyder for providing tender, competent care to Grandma
Smith during her final years. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June
18 at 10:00 a.m. at the BYU Harman Conference Center in Provo, 770 East
University Parkway, just west of 9th East (park on west side of building).
Friends may visit with the family Friday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at
Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo. Interment will be at the Provo
City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested a charitable donation to
the Provo City Library, the Primary Children's Medical Center, or the UVSC
scholarship fund.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

Smith, Lorraine
Lorraine Smith Grandma Choo Choo Lorraine unexpectedly passed from this life
to the next on June 13, 2005. Throughout the days preceding her death, she was
surrounded by her family where they listened intently to her stories for the
last time and reminisced about her incredible life. They talked about her
birth on November 11, 1918 to Beryl and Jack Wiseman in Salt Lake City.
Lorraine loved that her name was unique as she was named after Lorraine
France, the place where the declarations were signed ending World War I. She
told us again of her childhood, of growing up in the greenhouse and of her
love for flowers. Much like a flower Mom blossomed into a strong willed,
witty, caring and intelligent beauty with each facet of her personality a
brightly colored petal. They listened with tears of joy in their eyes as
Lorraine retold the tail of her courtship with the love of her life, Harold O.
Smith. She recounts their marriage on March 31, 1938 as the best day of her
life, the second being the day they were solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple
for time and all eternity. Together mom and dad made a home and raised four
children. Mom did anything and everything for her children and taught us that
family always come first. She reminded us to continue our schooling, as mom
was always a strong advocate for education. Lorraine prided herself on her
most important calling of wife and homemaker, especially when Harold was
working on the Western Pacific Railroad. She always had a clean home, a hot
meal on the table and mom never forgot to make desert. We laughed and cried
over our memories of our sacred family get-togethers, the "out of tune"
caroling, the home made Easter baskets and our cherished fourth of Julys spent
in Montana Lorraine had numerous callings in life but her work for God was of
top priority. She told us her favorites included Relief Society President,
Church Welfare/Social Worker and Church Greeter which helped her more than
anything to over come her introverted nature. Last but not least was her
calling to lead the Special Interest Group. We're confident they know how
dedicated she was to them. She wanted them to know how much she loved and
cherished them. Lorraine is survived by her children Joyce, Harold (Jonelle),
Jackie (Jerry) Sosriowski, Lorrie Ryther, 16 grandchildren, 23
great-grandchildren, and many extended family members and friends. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her sister Lois, and her eternal companion.
Lorraine was very independent and her greatest fear was losing this
independence and dieing alone. We are honored and grateful to say that as she
passed we held her hands in comfort with tears streaming down our faces. We
sang to her "I am a Child of God", and retold her these favorite memories we
just told you. Special thanks to University of Utah Hospital doctors and staff
and especially Dr. Sanyer. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 17, 2005
at 11 a.m. at Cottonwood 1st Ward, 5913 South Highland Drive. Friends and
family may call Thursday, from 6-8 p.m. at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670
Highland Drive and Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to
services.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Stark Jr., Clyde Ross
Clyde Ross Stark, Jr. "Grandpa" With wife and children at his bedside, Clyde
Ross Stark, Jr. died on June 12, 2005, at age 82. He was born on February 5,
1923 in Salt Lake City, the fourth child of Clyde Ross Stark, Sr. and Erma
Dunn. Married to Lorraine Monson, at a small ceremony in Salt Lake City,
October 30, 1943. It was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Clyde went
on to be a manufacturer representative in the furniture industry for a number
of years. He enjoyed helping others, he was the neighborhood handyman. If his
toolbox was not out, he was found on a golf course or enjoying time with his
loving family. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, three children: Ross
(Becky) Stark; Richard (Cheryl) Stark; and Kris Cluff; 12 grandchildren, and
seven great-grandchildren; brother, Verl; two sisters, Fay (Ray) Pack and
Dorothy Peterson. Funeral services will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950
East 10600 South, Friday, June 17, 2005 at 12 noon, and a viewing for friends
and family from 10:45-11:45, prior to the services. Interment at Larkin Sunset
Gardens Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Tanner, Marie Gladys Staley
Marie Gladys Staley Tanner Together Again VERNAL, UT- Marie Gladys Staley
Tanner, age 86, died June 11, 2005 at the Sandy Regional Care Center in Sandy,
Utah. She was born Sept. 8, 1918 to Melvin Eugene and Josephine Saxton Staley
in Coalvile, Utah. She married Stewart Day Tanner Dec. 11, 1936 in Vernal,
Utah. Stewart passed away March 28, 2003. Marie worked in her family business
the Staley Coal Company for many years. She also worked for a number of years
for The Bank of Vernal, which is now Zions Bank. She retired from the bank
around 1980. She is survived by her daughter Betty (Gene) Newbold of Midvale,
Utah; three grandchildren, Greg (Sharon) Newbold; Clark Newbold; Jalene (Jim)
Xaiz; and four great grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley (Tom) Dockry.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Carl & Bob
Staley, sister Dorthy Jorgenson, daughter Sherry and great grandson Russell
Newbold. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2005 at 12:00 Noon
at the Vernal Memorial Park in Vernal, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday,
June 17, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sat. at
Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Services provided by Thomson-Blackburn
Vernal Mortuary. A special thank you to the staff at the Sandy Regional Care
Center and to their special friends in Vernal, Jim and Jean Evans and Frank
Thomson.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/15/2005.

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.

Williams, Eliza Fern
Eliza Fern Williams 1913-2005 Eliza Fern Williams, age 91, passed away on June
12, 2005 in Champaign, Illinois. She was born on June 20, 1913 in Salt Lake
City to Anna Marie and Charles F. Tanner. She attended local Salt Lake City
schools. Married Marcus Williams on August 14, 1941 in Salt Lake City. She
enjoyed gardening and needlework. Survived by her daughter Anne Lytle, two
grandchildren, and five living great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her
husband Marcus Williams and one great granddaughter. Graveside services will
be Thursday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland
Drive. Friends may call at 1:00 on Thursday at Wasatch Lawn.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Woodard, George T.
George T. Woodard 1923 ~ 2005 George T. Woodard passed away June 9, 2005 in
Murray, UT. Born December 19, 1923 in Panguitch, UT to Deward and Blanche
Heywood Woodard. Married Shirley Luke, later divorced. Married Betty Elton,
she passed away Dec. 29, 2001. Served in the US Navy 1943-1946 aboard the USS
General George O. Squire, a personnel transport ship. Moved to Murray in 1959.
Worked for Hi-Land Dairy retiring in 1985. Shortly after went to work for
Winder Dairy until 2003. George was a very hard worker and great provider. He
enjoyed pinenuttin', golfing, bowling and spending time with his family.
Everyone that knew him loved him. Survived by former wife Shirley, children:
Robert "Curt" (Vicki) Cuff, Thomas L. (Beverly) Woodard, Tamra (Brent)
Pollard, Brooke (Ronda) Woodard, 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren;
sisters: Kathryn (John) Howa, Beth Whitney, Diane Cadol, Gretha (Warren) Eyre,
Sybil (Jim) Taylor. Preceded in death by several brothers and sisters,
including his close brother Paul. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June
18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 So. State Street. Viewing
Friday, June 17, from 6-8 p.m. and one hr. prior to the service on Saturday.
Interment Murray City Cemetery. "Dad, we love you dearly. You will always hold
a special place in our hearts. Thanks for all you did for us."
Published in the Deseret News from 6/15/2005 - 6/17/2005.