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Hanson, Jack O.
Jack O. Hanson 1925 ~ 2005 "Well done thou good and faithful servant" Jack O.
Hanson, age 80, passed away June 16, 2005 with his sweetheart by his side. He
was born February 27, 1925 to George Willard Hanson and Ruby Alice Hanson, in
Idaho but raised in Oregon. He married his precious wife, Eva Lou April 30,
1971, later sealed in the Manti Temple with the opportunity to be Eternal
Sweethearts. Jack served in the Army Air Force 1943-1946. He served in
Fairbanks, Alaska. He was an active member of the LDS Church. He served in the
Australian Mission (1946-1948) and several Stake Missions. In 1998-1999 Jack
and Eva Lou served in the Salt Lake City Utah Temple Square Mission. Jack held
many church positions throughout his life. He and Eva Lou were ordinance
workers in the Mesa, AZ Temple and the Monticello, Utah Temple. For the last
year or so Jack was working in the Bountiful Temple. He loved the temple. Jack
was a professional musician from the age of 16, playing alto and tenor
saxophones and clarinet. He led a seven piece band in Alaska, and at BYU he
was known for his 15 piece dance orchestra which was called the "Stan Kenton
of the Y campus". His musical ability on saxophone and clarinet was recognized
throughout his life as he has played with some of the greats in Jazz. Although
an avocation only, music was a great source of joy and satisfaction in his
life. Jack played with a four piece band on board the Royal Princess, the
"Love Boat" where he met Princess Diana and was in a "Love Boat" movie with
Lana Turner, a special event in his life. He most recently played in Salt Lake
City. While at BYU he won the Heber J. Grant Oratory Contest and was also
Debate Squad Manager. He graduated in 1951 with a BS in History and Political
Science. He completed his MA degree in Russian and Political Science at the
University of Washington in 1953. Jack was an avid skier and at age 79 enjoyed
skiing the winter of 2004-05. He loved the Rocky Mountains and particularly,
their home in Pagosa Springs, CO, the most beautiful valley in the top of the
Rockies. Jack's career was spent serving his country in the Central
Intelligence Agency for 27 years as a Russian Linguist and Analyst, Briefing
Officer, and was a CIA Personnel Recruiter for 16 years in the Rocky Mountain
Region. Jack Hanson is survived by his precious wife, Eva Lou Edwards Hanson;
and sons, Barry, Jeffery T., Cory (Annette), Bob (Tracy), Jeffery J. (Pam) and
Jason (Amy). He is survived by nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild;
also his brother, Bill; and sister, Lorrayne Phair. Jack and Eva Lou's
marriage was filled with love and unselfish devotion for each other. Yes,
Honey, it was great!!!! A viewing will be held on Monday, June 20, 2005 from
6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday morning, June, 21 from 10-11 a.m. at Russon Brothers
Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah, with graveside services at Lakeview
Memorial Cemetery to follow. On line guest book and map at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Harrington, Ella Robinson (Robbie)
Ella Robinson Harrington (Robbie) Ella Robinson Harrington died June 17, 2005
in Salt Lake City. She was born on Dec. 7, 1907 in Laketown, Utah, the fifth
of eight children born to Lucy Barker and George Henry Robinson. She attended
school in Laketown, LDS High School in Salt Lake City, graduated from LDS
Hospital Nursing School in 1931, and the University of Utah in 1933. Ella
worked as a nurse in the Marine Hospital in San Francisco, CA, later at LDS
Hospital in Salt Lake and the Primary Children's Hospital. She did volunteer
work at the University of Utah Natural History Museum and the DUP Museum in
Salt Lake. Ella married Russell Taylor Harrington (Bish) on Sept. 7, 1936.
They had three children. Ella will be remembered for her red hair, her sense
of humor, her friendliness to those who needed a friend, her knitting and
making Barbie clothes and pi ata parties. All four of Ella's grandchildren
lived with her while attending the U. She was proud that they all graduated.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters, her
husband, her son Russell Robinson Harrington and her daughter Ann Harrington.
Ella is survived by daughter Lucy, her husband Charles Griffiths, four
grandchildren: Garnett Griffiths, Linda (Allen) Saxton, David Russell
Griffiths, Cheryl Ann (Ron) Lorenz, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-law
Maleta Robinson, daughter-in-law Carolyn Ross and numerous nieces and nephews
and their families. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at
2:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where friend and family
may gather one hour prior to the services. Interment to follow in the Salt
Lake City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Cheri and the staff at Elderly
Manor for six and a half years of tender loving care.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Hopkin, Nan Nobley Bullen Johnson
Nan Nibley Bullen Johnson Hopkin 3/18/31 ~ 6/18/05 Nan Hopkin passed away June
18, 2005 following treatment for leukemia. Nan was born March 18, 1931 a
daughter of Annie Nibley and Roy Bullen. She was born in Salt Lake City and
attended East High School and the University of Utah. In 1953 she went to
Boston University and received a Masters Degree in Music. The next year she
married the love of her life, Rulon Edward "Ted" Johnson, in the Salt Lake
Temple. They lived in Palo Alto, California and Albuquerque, New Mexico before
settling in Wilmington, Delaware where they lived for 35 years; returning to
Utah in 1992. Ted died January 23, 2001. After a yearlong friendship, Nan
married John Hopkin April 23, 2005. Their relationship, cut sadly short by her
sudden illness, brought her great joy. Music was an essential part of Nan's
life. She taught piano lessons for 22 years and began to learn the viola at
the age of 30. She was principal violist in the Newark, Delaware and Dover
Delaware Symphony Orchestras and played professionally for 10 years. She was
also a member of the Delaware Symphony Repertory Orchestra. Recently, she
enjoyed being a member of the American Fork Symphony. When her children were
in college, Nan went to the Delaware Community College and received a degree
in Nuclear Medicine Technology. She worked for several years in the Wilmington
area as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and then went to DuPont to work as a
technician doing chemical and cardiovascular research. Nan was devoted to the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings
through the years, but the highlight of those years was her 12 years as Blazer
Leader. She was a volunteer at the Orem City Library and served in the Family
History Extraction Program. Nan was an avid reader and loved camping with her
family in the Uinta Mountains and the Eastern woods. Each summer they went to
a different national park. Gardening brought great joy throughout her life as
did genealogical research and sports. Home and family were the focus of her
life. Nan is survived by two brothers, Charles (Jonnie) Bullen, Logan, UT, and
David Bullen, San Francisco, CA; her husband, John Hopkin, Orem, UT. Nan and
Ted are the parents of six children, Bill (Elizabeth) Johnson, Anacortes, WA,
Roy (Milla) Johnson, Parowan, UT, Elizabeth (Brad) Thompson, Hickman, CA,
Carolyn (Rob) Ham-blin, Kanab, UT, Barbara (Richard) Hall, Irvine, CA, and
Charles (Karen) Johnson, Ft. Mill, SC. There are 25 grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Wed-nesday, June 22, 2005, 11 a.m. in the Cascade 1st
Ward Chapel, 481 East Center, Orem. Friends and family may call Tuesday from
6:30-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem and
Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the
Logan City Cemetery. Family condolences: www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 6/20/2005.

Keith, Joseph K.
"Joe" Joseph K. Keith passed away June 15, 2005 in Kearns, Utah. Born December
12, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Vincent Joseph and Una Loy Turpin Keith.
Joe was a automotive machinist loved any kind of racing, raced and drove cars,
former NHRA record holder. Lived to race. Constantly helping his neighbors and
friends where he was born and raised. Loved children and working with his
brother, Randy, and missed his other brother, Tom. Survived by his longtime
girlfriend, Bev "still no shoes"; little girlfriend, Maddy, brothers, Randy,
Christy, and posse, Tom, his wife, Shannon Weiler (Keith) of Kent, WA; nieces,
Caitlin Ann, Nora Loy; longtime friend, Brad Harmon. Preceded in death by his
parents; and dog, Apollo. A Vigil Service will be held Tuesday 8 p.m. at the
Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South where friends may call
from 6-8 p.m. Committal Wednesday 12 noon at Mt. Calvary Cemetery 4th Ave. & T
Street. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to a charity of your
choice.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/20/2005.

McIntyre, Lovern Kimball
Lovern Kimball McIntyre 1928 ~ 2005 SANDY, UT - Lovern Kimball McIntyre, 77,
our loving mother and grandmother, returned peacefully to her Father in
Heaven, surrounded by her family and loved ones, June 18, 2005. She will be
greatly missed by all who new her. Lovern was born February 2, 1928 in Salt
Lake City, Utah to Lavon Quince Kimball and Tabitha Adair. She has been
happily married to William Arthur McIntyre for 57 years and on January 8, 1951
their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. As a strong and
faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lovern had
many callings and particularly enjoyed those within the Primary organization.
She also served a stake mission. She is a member of the Daughters of the Utah
Pioneers and is a great great-grand-daughter of Heber C. Kimball. As a child,
Lovern and her parents moved to Sacramento, California where she resided until
1965, when she moved to Visalia, California. In 2002, she moved back to Salt
Lake City, Utah so her daughter, Sharon could help take care of her at Atria
Assisted Living Community. She was a stay-at-home mom as her children were the
most important thing in her life, but in her later years worked in real
estate. Lovern is survived by her husband, William Arthur McIntyre, Sandy,
Utah; children, Sharon C. (Jeff) Baty, Sandy, Utah, Leesa (Chris) Wessell,
Visalia, CA, William A. McIntyre, Jr. (Rika), Tokyo, Japan, Janice (Jeff)
Andrada, Visalia, CA; 16 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. We want
to extend special thanks to Atria Assisted Living Community, and to Sandy
Regional Health Center, and Norma Bird for all their love, kindness and care
they have given to our mother. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, June
22, 2005, 11 a.m. Lakeview Memorial Mortuary, 1640 East Lakeview Drive,
Bountiful, Utah. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/20/2005 - 6/21/2005.

Pett, Ethelyn Cannon
Ethelyn Cannon Pett 1907 ~ 2005 After a life richly lived nearly a century,
Ethelyn Cannon Pett, 97, died June 16, 2005, in Salt Lake City. Ethelyn "Et"
Cannon Pett was born December 12, 1907, in Salt Lake City, to Caroline Young
Croxall Cannon and Willard Telle Cannon, and was granddaughter of George Q.
Cannon and great-granddaughter of Brigham Young. She attended LDS High School,
East High School, the University of Utah, and the University of California at
Berkeley, from which she graduated with a degree in Economics. She married
James Arthur Pett, Sr., August 20, 1934. Et was a very social person who loved
parties, "a friend of fun," as well as someone who regularly attended Utah
Symphony concerts, chamber music concerts, art exhibits, and the opera; and
read widely. Her travels took her to Mexico, Europe, Egypt, Japan, China, and
Thailand. She was a commanding presence at the bridge table. She skied, played
tennis, and especially enjoyed golf. Her family often heard her tickling "Tea
for Two" on the piano and her homes reflected her good taste and interest in
interior decoration. A member of the Town Club, the Salt Lake Country Club,
the Junior League, and a study club which met regularly for decades, Et also
volunteered at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Holy Cross Hospital, and then the
University of Utah Medical Center into her eighties. Predeceased by her
husband and all six of her brothers and sisters, Ethelyn is survived by her
children, James Arthur Pett, Jr. (Marjorie), Jane Semmel (Kenneth, deceased),
Stephen Willard Pett (Clare Cardinal), and eight flawless grandchildren. The
family wishes to thank Karen Hodgsen and the staff of Brighton Gardens of Salt
Lake City for devoted care in recent years. Friends and family are invited to
a memorial observance at the Town Club, 1081 East South Temple, Saturday, June
25, at 11:00 a.m. Ethelyn Cannon Pett will be interred in the Salt Lake City
cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested, to the
Utah Museum of Fine Arts or the University of Utah Medical Center.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/19/2005 - 6/24/2005.

Sargent, Teresa
Teresa Sargent 1923 ~ 2005 Our dearly loved and devoted mother, grandmother,
great-grand-mother, sister and aunt, Teresa Sumsion Sargent, age 82, passed
away gently on June 17, 2005. She was born February 14, 1923 in Springville,
UT, to Elvin and Belle Sumsion. Married Dr. Glen Sargent in Logan LDS Temple
on August 2nd, 1950. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1991. She was an
avid supporter of her children and grandchildren as they grew up going to all
types of events. She taught kindergarten at Whittier and Magna Elementary for
26 years. She was active in the LDS Church serving in many church callings
including missions to Iowa Des Moines (with her husband), Washington DC and
most recently as a service missionary in Salt Lake. Survived by sons, David,
Paul (Jayne), Scott (Lynell); 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren;
brothers and sisters, Elsie Perry, Beverly Miller, Gene (Elaine), Russell,
Suzanne (Dean) Andrews, Keith (Barbara); in-laws, Ray and Lois Sargent, Norman
and Nola Sargent, Buster and Donna Keyes, Louie and Myrl Vernon. Preceded in
death by parents; parents-in-law, David and Lucille Sargent, sisters, Lucille
(Stan) Brown, Joyce (Art) Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Fawn Sumsion, Sydney
Sumsion; and brother-in-law, Reed Perry. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday
12 noon, at the Spencer 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 3084 South 8400 West, Magna.
Friends may call Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home,
8525 West 2700 South, Magna and also at the chapel from on Tuesday 11-11:45
a.m. Burial Hoytsville Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent from
www.peelfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/19/2005 - 6/20/2005.

Worley, Margie Jensen
Margie Jensen Worley 1923 ~ 2005 Margie Jensen Worley, died June 18, 2005 in
Salt Lake City. Born February 7, 1923 in Preston, Idaho to Harry and Rosetta
Jensen. She was raised and went to school through high school in Mink Creek,
Idaho. Attended University of Idaho Southern Branch in Pocatello. Taught
school in Inkom, Idaho. Married John Worley September 24, 1945 in the Salt
Lake Temple. Came to live in Salt Lake in 1946. Member of the LDS Church. She
held many positions in the church and has a very strong testimony of the
gospel. Survived by four children, Joan Worley, Kenneth (Janice) Worley, Diane
(Jamie) Howell, and Cynthia (Joe) Nay; seven grandchildren; and four
step-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Wyatt; and brother, Max Jensen. Preceded
in death by her husband, three sisters, and two brothers. She dearly loved her
children and grandchildren. They were the greatest joys of her life. Funeral
services will be held Wed-nesday, June 22, 2005 at 12 noon in the Cottonwood
1st Ward, 5913 South Highland Drive. Viewing will be held Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at
the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So. and Wednesday at the
Ward 10:30-11:45 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 6/20/2005.