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Alberico, Iole
Iole Alberico Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Iole Alberico passed away
quietly and peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 25, 2005, in her home at
the age of 82. Born January 24, 1923 in Salle, Italy, to Rocco and Francesca
DiRenzo. She met her husband of 57 years, Ralph G. Alberico in Naples, Italy
on board the luxury liner "The Rex" while immigrating to America. After World
War II Ralph and Iole were reunited and married on June 27, 1948, in New York
City. She loved to cook and her spaghetti sauce was known by everyone! She
participated in the first semi-annual spaghetti dinner at Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church and continued in that effort for over forty years. Her first
love was taking care of her family. She is survived by her husband; sons Ben
(Celeste), Frank (Cathie), and Gene; eleven grandchildren, Ben Jr. (A.J.),
Peter, Steven, Christina, Nicole, Kelley, Travis, Christopher, Chelsey,
Austin, and Adam; sister, Anna DiAuria; and brother, Remo DiRenzo. The family
would like to extend personal thanks to the IHC Hospice and the staff at LDS
Hospital. Viewing will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2840 S. 9000 W., Magna, Utah, followed by
a prayer service at 7 p.m. Friends may also call at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday,
March 30, 2005 prior to 10 a.m. funeral mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Directors: Peel Funeral
Home. Condolences may be sent from www.PeelFuneralHome.com. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Our Lady of Lourdes
Building Fund.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Bruderer, Violet Mae Asbury
Violet Mae Asbury Bruderer 1926 ~ 2005 "Our Fair Flower" Violet Mae Asbury
Bruderer, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed
away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2005 in Salt Lake City, UT, after a
valiant 7-year battle with Alzheimer's. Violet was born September 26, 1926 in
Lansing, KS to Albert and Myrtle Hall Asbury. She spent her youth in Lansing,
where she graduated valedictorian of her high school and was awarded a
scholarship to the University of Kansas. Her father and grandfather were
killed in an auto accident the next year. Following that tragedy she was
baptized a member of the LDS Church. She enrolled at BYU, majoring in art,
where she fell in love and married her German Professor, Wilford Bruderer.
They were sealed by President J. Reuben Clark in the Salt Lake Temple on March
22, 1948. They recently celebrated 57 happy years of marriage. Together they
reared seven fine children. Mom loved purple. She was affectionately called
"Flower." She was a talented artist, seamstress, gardener, cook, and musician
with a creative flare for beautifying her home and yard. She custom-made scrap
carpeting and painted murals and portraits of her children. She had a
beautiful voice and enjoyed singing solos in the ward choir. Mom was a
dedicated member of the LDS Church and especially enjoyed serving as Primary
President. Survivors include her husband, Wilford LaMar Bruderer of Salt Lake
City, Utah; brother, Jack (Shirley) Asbury, TX; children: Carol, MT, Bonnie
(James) Starr, KS, Clark (Linda), UT, Brian (Vickie), TX, Heidi Hansen,
Kristie (Shaun) Baker and Jeff (Nicole), of UT. Grandmother of 29, and
great-grandmother of eight. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert and
Myrtle; brother, Albert; son-in-law, Paul Hansen and daughter-in-law, Barbara
Fowler. Her children wish to express love and admiration to their father for
his dedicated and loving care of mother during her final years. Funeral
services for Mom will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the
Holladay North Stake Center, 4395 Albright Drive (2145 East), Salt Lake City,
UT. Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Holbrook
Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, UT and at the Holladay North
Stake Center on Wednesday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the services.
Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North "N" Street. Please send
condolences to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com Donations may be made in
her name to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Cannon, Munn Dalton "Doc"
Munn Dalton "Doc" Cannon 1922 ~ 2005 Munn Dalton "Doc" Cannon passed away
March 25, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah of natural causes. Doc was born
January 31, 1922 in Salt Lake City to Munn Quayle and Lois Dalton Cannon. He
married Patricia Hogensen December 23, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple. He was an
active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a
member of the Waterford Branch, Salt Lake City, Utah. Doc was active in ward
and stake athletic activities in the Bonneville Stake, having coached and
worked with several hundred young men during that time. He served in many
other church positions. He and Patty served an LDS Mission to Guatemala. Doc
graduated from Granite High School, attended the University of Utah and
graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in
1945. He was commissioned an officer in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the
Sigma Chi Fraternity and was president of the Salt Lake Kiwanis Club. He was
an avid golfer and loved the University of Utah sports teams and the St. Louis
Cardinals baseball team. He is survived by his nine children, Munn Dalton
(Betsy) Cannon, Jr., Craig S. Cannon, Dee Dee (Roger) Cox, Adrienne (Bob)
Higginson, David H. (Sally) Cannon, Robert H. (Robin) Cannon, Caren Cannon,
Cathy (Tom) Howard, Paul D. (Suzette) Cannon; 38 grandchildren; 19
great-grandchil-dren; and his sister, Lois Ann (Leonard) Lewis. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Patty; his infant daughter, Suzanne; his
parents; and sister, Janet Neff. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
March 30, 2005, 12 noon at the Union Fort 7th Ward Chapel, 6770 South 500
East, Midvale, Utah. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin
Mortuary, 260 East So. Temple, and at the ward Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
prior to services. Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. The family would
like to thank all those who provided much love and care for our father. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education
Fund.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/28/2005 - 3/29/2005.

Clayson, Vern H.
Vern H Clayson 1924 ~ 2004 Vern H Clayson, 80, died March 25, 2005 at his home
in Santaquin. He was born May 3, 1924 in Mammoth, Utah to Harold and Madge
Hansen Clayson. Vern served in the U.S. Navy Pacific Theater during World War
II. He worked at Geneva Steel for 37 years in the rolling mill. He was a
member of the LDS Church. He enjoyed family activities, hunting, fishing, and
being in the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, DoroLou; their children,
Floyd Clayson, Lynn (Karen) Clayson, Karen (Mike) Dan-iels, Nadine (Larry)
Hall, Sara Jane Lewis, Kathrine (Roy) Crouch; 16 grandchildren; and 24
great-grand-children, with one on the way; sisters, Farrell (Dan) Degraw,
Marlene (Ray) Olson, and Enid Larsen. He was preceded in death by his parents;
and a brother, Bliss Clayson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 30, 12
noon in the Santaquin 12th Ward, 90 South 200 East. Friends may call at
Holladay-Brown Funeral Home, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Tuesday 6-8 p.m.
and Wednesday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment, Santaquin
Cemetery with military rites by Santaquin American Legion, Post 84.

Published in the Deseret News on 3/28/2005.

Hall, Dora S. (Dot)
Dora (Dot) S. Hall 1920 ~ 2005 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great
grandmother passed away peacefully on March 25, 2005 of natural causes. She
was born Feb. 5, 1920 to Dora and Louis F. Schaelling. Married Alex Vlandy
August 3, 1950. Later divorced. After 40 years she was reunited with an old
love, Benjamin W. Hall and they were married for 16 years experiencing the
ultimate in happiness and love. Dot lived a life of love and service to her
family and friends. She delighted in bringing laughter and joy to other's
lives. She worked at Safeway Credit Union as the Loan Dept. Manager for many
years where she loved to help other people. She is survived by her husband
Ben, two daughters, Gay (Todd) Ebert, Rita (Mike) Grider, eight grandchildren
and six great grandchildren whom she adored and was very proud of. Funeral
Services will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at 12 noon at the L.D.S.
Chapel located at 1111 E. Charlton Ave. (2815 S.). Friends may call Tues.
evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. and from
10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment: Elysian
Burial Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Hatch, F. Jay
F Jay Hatch 11/17/28 ~ 3/25/05 BOUNTIFUL - F Jay Hatch, age 76, passed away at
his home Friday, March 25, 2005 of pancreatic cancer surrounded by his family.
Jay was born November 17, 1928 in Salt Lake City to Frank J. and Edna Holbrook
Hatch. He grew up in West Bountiful, attended Davis High School, and Utah
State University. He married Shirley Hogan on April 10, 1952 in the Salt Lake
Temple. Jay loved the gospel, and served faithfully in many callings in the
Bountiful 11th Ward. He and his wife served in the Salt Lake Temple for 9
years, were service missionaries at the Humanitarian Center, and ward
missionaries. Jay also served in the Bountiful Temple. Jay retired from
Phillips Petroleum in 1985 after 32 years. He enjoyed working hard, and taught
that value to his family by example. He always kept a beautiful yard, liked
traveling, and helping others. Jay is survived by his wife, Shirley, children,
David (Deb) Hatch, Darrell (Sharon), Douglas, Lisa (Jeff) Christensen;
grandchildren, Adam, Danielle, Eric Hatch, Jessica (Jesse) Kojima, Lindsey
(Kyle) McIntosh, Doug, Shannon Hatch, Libby (Shawn) Hancock, Zach, Emily
Hatch, Alex, Travis, Breanna and Kade Christensen; sisters, Donna Rae (Vaughn)
Bate, Allie Mae (Gene) Posselli; uncle, aunts and cousins. Funeral services
will be held Tues, March 29, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Bountiful 11th Ward, 115
Wicker Lane. Friends may call at Russon Brothers Mortuary in Bountiful on Mon.
from 6 - 8 p.m. and at the ward Tues. from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Special thanks to
VistaCare Hospice and his nurse Erin. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
a contribution to Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Johnson, Freya C.
Freya C. Johnson 1925 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Our dear wife, mother, and
grandmother, Freya Christensen Johnson peacefully passed on to the arms of our
Heavenly Father Saturday, March 26, 2005 at home. Freya was born August 1,
1925 in Hinckley, Utah to Lloyd and Irene Christensen. She grew up in love
with her parents, six wonderful sisters, and one brother. She married her
sweetheart Eugene Johnson on November 28, 1942. They were later sealed in the
Salt Lake Temple. Mom lived a happy, energetic life. She had a great sense of
humor, a positive attitude and loved life. She found happiness in her grand
kids, flowers, hummingbirds, her friends, sports, (especially the Utah Jazz)
and above all her crocheting. We will all miss her yearly gift of crocheted
Christmas slippers! Freya was an active member of the Church or Jesus Christ
or Latter-day Saints. She happily served in many callings, in the Primary, Cub
Scouting program and in the Relief Society. Freya is survived by her devoted
and loving husband of 62 years, Gene; three sons, Joe (LaVon), Tom (Sherry),
and Glen (Konee); 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Freya is also
survived by her sisters, Edna, Mavis, Loretta and Sharon. She is preceded in
death by her parents, sisters, Betty, and Janice, and her brother Kay. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday March 30, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Orchard
3rd Ward chapel, 261 East Center, North Salt Lake. Friends and loved ones may
call at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful on Tuesday
evening from 6 - 8 p.m and at the church on Wednesday from 10:30 to11:45 a.m.
Interment at Bountiful Cemetery. We will miss you Mom, you are forever loved.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Judkins, Bary "BJ"
Bary Judkins "BJ" Bary Judkins passed away at home on March 24, 2005
surrounded by family and loved ones after a valiant battle with lung cancer.
Bary was born on April 11, 1937 to Reed and Roselle Stewart Judkins. He was a
beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He is
a member of the LDS church. He attended East High School where he excelled in
sports and helped his team to three football championships and two track
championships. He was state champion in the 100-yard dash and the 220-yard run
and set records in those events that stood for years. He then attended the
University of Utah where he played football. Bary learned early his work ethic
and began working in the family drapery and window covering business at the
age of 13. He continued there for 40 years. His two son, Jerry and Jay have
followed in his footsteps and now have their own window covering business. He
was a consummate salesman and it has been said that he could sell a drowning
man water. He married Gwen Peterson with whom he had nine children, they were
later divorced. His children have been a source of great pride and enjoyment
throughout his life. He nurtured a warm friendship with his children and
enjoyed many good years spending time with them. He later married Tammy
Nielsen, a loving and doting second mom to his large family. Tammy has truly
been his soul mate and has shared his passion for hunting and the outdoors.
They have been known to argue about who is the better shot with a deer rifle.
The jury is still out on that one. Christmas parties at Bary and Tammy's house
were perhaps the highlight of the year and a wonderful time to gather family.
Parties were always happy, noisy and full of laughter. He loved sports and
coached his sons in their long and successful sports careers. He was a
passionate coach and was known for his not so subtle hand signals in little
league baseball, his vocal support in basketball, and for teaching his sons to
play with legendary skill and intensity. Two of his sons, Jeff and Jon
currently coach basketball at the college level. He loved hunting, boating,
and spending time at "the ranch" with his family and friends. He could fix and
build anything and enjoyed projects of all kinds. He also enjoyed regular
Tuesday morning breakfasts with his sons and coffee just about every day with
his "coffee buds". He had a magical way with a story and could always fill a
room with laughter. Though he tried, he never could make a long story short.
Bary is preceded in death by his father Reed Judkins and his infant daughter
Jennifer. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Tammy Nielsen
Judkins, his mother Roselle Judkins, siblings Joan Varanes (Lou), Kent Judkins
(Pat), Jean "Teeny" Bentley (Frank), Jill Judkins and Ren Judkins (Lani); his
children Jeff Judkins (Mary Kay), Jerry Judkins (Karen), Jay Judkins (Diane),
Jodi Aird (David), Jon Judkins (Lanette), Janine Wilson (Travis), Janette
Warnock (Steven), Jane Gottschall (John). He has 29 grandchildren and four
great -grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bary will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Tues., March 29, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at Willow
Creek 7th Ward 2215 E. Creek Rd (8200 S.). Friends may call Monday, from 6-8
at Mountain View Memorial, 3115 E. 7800 S., and one hour prior to services at
the church. A graveside service will be held following the funeral services at
Mountain View. Online tributes can be made at www.sltrib.com or
www.desnews.com
Published in the Deseret News from 3/26/2005 - 3/28/2005.


Layton, John Russell
John Russell Layton 1947 ~ 2005 LAYTON - John Russell Layton, 57, passed away
March 25, 2005, after a courageous fight with cancer. John was born on July 2,
1947, in Ogden Utah to Rex L. and Ruth Call Layton. He graduated with the
class of 1965 from Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah. He attended Utah
State University where he met his wife Sherida Moss. They were married
September 5, 1969, in the Salt Lake City Temple. Together they raised four
wonderful children. John achieved many things in his life. Some of his prized
achievements included an LDS mission to the Atlantic Eastern States Mission.
He served in many callings with the church, including being a Bishop and
member of the Stake Presidency in Aurora, Colorado. His greatest joys in life
were his family and visiting the Flaming Gorge and Glen Canyon areas. He
entertained any audience with his humorous stories. He had his own personal
library, which grew from a love to read and learn. John was also an
accomplished bluegrass banjo player. He had a zest for life that influenced
all those that knew him. He is survived by his loving wife; children,
Christopher (Danyelle), Marni (Guy) Costley, Sean (Meleesa), and Russell
(Melissa); sister, Lynette Kinard and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents and granddaughter Hope. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood Ward, 1039 E.
Crestwood Road. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road, and Wednesday from 9:45
to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Lindquist Memorial Park Layton. The
family would like to thank the great facility and staff at the Huntsman Cancer
Institute. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Mortensen, Tobie D.
Tobie Mortensen COMATOB SALINA, UT - Tobie D. Mortensen, 32, of Salina, Utah
left this life March 22, 2005 at her home in Salina after struggling from the
effects of ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome). She was born January
20, 1973, in Coalville, Utah to Fred D. and Sylvia Hortin Mortensen. A very
special thanks goes to At Home Health, especially Vickie and Kallie who
without their help Tobie wouldn't have had the past three years with her
family. They were always there day or night. To everyone who has helped Tobie
your kindness and generosity will always be greatly appreciated and
remembered. She is survived by her parents, Fred and Sylvia Mortensen,
Gooseberry; brother, Matt Mortensen; sister, Tawnie (Cameron) Higgins; nieces,
Avery and Mackenzie Higgins, all of Gooseberry; also her two constant
companions, her dogs, Sunny and Quincy; grandparents, Hal (Barbara) Hortin;
ex-husband, Cory Heath; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and her many good friends
who helped out so much and were always there. Preceded in death by her
grandparents, Vern and Mel Mortensen; great-grandma, Amy Shaw; two uncles,
Stan Hortin, Neal Mortensen; and special cousin, Madison Paige Wagstaff.
Memorial services will be held Thurs. March 31, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Ma-gleby
Mortuary Chapel, 50 S. 100 W. in Richfield. Friends may call at the Magleby
Mortuary in Richfield Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and again Thursday from 12-1 p.m. In
lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to the ARDS Research in
care of Ramona O Hopkins PHD Dept. Critical Care Medicine LDS Hospital, 8th
Ave and C St, Salt Lake City UT. 84143. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary of
Richfield, Salina, Gunnison and Manti. Online guest book at
www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Nelson, Reed Stender
Reed Stender Nelson 1918 ~ 2005 Reed Stender Nelson, age 87, passed away March
25, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born in Logan, Utah on Jan. 18, 1918
to Joseph Wesley and Martha Barbara Stender Nelson, the oldest of seven
children. Reed graduated from Utah State in 1939 with a degree in chemistry
and a high school teaching certificate. He fulfilled an L.D.S. mission in the
New England States in 1939, serving under Pres. Levi Edgar Young who became a
lifetime friend. In 1942, with his insatiable thirst for knowledge, he
attended Ohio State University specializing in acids and explosives,
graduating third in his class. He was hired by E.I. Dupont to work as a
chemical engineer in St. Paul, Minnesota, manufacturing black powder
propellant used in 18-inch naval guns. After the conclusion of World War II,
Reed returned to Utah where he married Marjorie Yeates on Oct. 25, 1945 in the
Salt Lake Temple. They moved to California where Reed had accepted employment
with American Smelting and Refining Company as the acid plant superintendent.
In 1946 he was sent to San Luis Obispo, Mexico to start up a sulfuric acid
plant and to train personnel. Because of his knowledge and expertise he was
involved in the start-up of acid plants in Arizona, New Mexico, and the
Philippines. In 1982, he retired from Kennecott Copper as Master Mechanic at
the smelter. Later, he was employed as a consultant for PASAR in Leyte,
Philippines. He taught Filipino personnel to operate and repair their only
copper smelter. He led a diverse life in many fields. He enjoyed the arts
having a love of the classics. He loved to travel and wanted to know what was
under every rock. His example taught his family the value of work, spending
countless hours at the farm and his rentals. Reed always had great love and
reverence for the Lord and His restored church. Among other callings, he
served as missionary, Bishop of the Grant 6th Ward, branch president,
counselor in bishoprics, member of a high council and as a clerk to three
stake presidents, and loved teaching Primary. While in the Philippines,
attended the dedication of the Manila Temple, was instrumental in the
organization of branches and the building of several meeting houses. He was
also a life member of the Mormon Battalion. He is survived by his wife
Marjorie and children: Ronald (Margaret), Deborah, Claudia (Brent), Joel
(Sue), 22 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; also sisters Vera
(Wendell) Later, Barbara (Robert) Cox and brother Edwin. The family would like
to express its thanks to the personnel at Garden Terrace and Care Source
Hospice for their patient and loving care extended to Reed while a resident.
Funeral services will be held, Wednesday March 30, 2005 at noon at the Mt.
Olympus 9th Ward 4635 Lanark Rd. Friends may call Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. at Wasatch Lawn, 3401 So. Highland Dr also one hour prior to the service
at the chapel. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Page, Elaine Todd
Elaine Todd Page 3/20/24 ~ 3/25/05 Elaine Todd Page, 81, passed away
peacefully in her sleep at home on March 25, 2005. She had suffered in recent
months from the onset of kidney failure and complications of pneumonia. Elaine
is the youngest of five daughters (nine children) born to Douglas M. and
Margaret B. Todd. She married Howard N. Page in the Salt Lake Temple on August
26, 1947, and they had four children who survived infancy, Carey Jensen
(Kennewick, Washington), Lauri (deceased), Rick (Houston, Texas), and Libbi
Murri (Centerville, Utah). Elaine and Howard spent their early married years
among wonderful friends in Idaho Falls, Idaho. In 1961, in they accepted an
LDS mission call to England, returning in 1964 and settling in Bountiful,
Utah. From 1964 through retirement in 1986, Elaine taught in elementary
schools in Bountiful, Utah, ultimately specializing in Resource and working
with learning-disabled students. She was a master teacher, a confidant of her
colleagues, and, above all, a friend to her students, who knew that she loved
them and believed in them. Elaine loved life and found joy even in trying
circumstances. Her eyes often twinkled with no small measure of mirth and
kindly mischief. She loved people and had a deep capacity to befriend and
uplift. Elaine was an unswervingly-committed Christian and member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she especially exemplified
its teachings of compassion and service. She loved working in the Salt Lake
Temple. Elaine is survived by her eight siblings, by three of her children,
and by thirty-two grandchildren and great-grandchildren-each of whom will
deeply miss the example of her life, the magic of her stories, and the welcome
of her embrace. The family would deeply appreciate receiving a note with your
favorite memory involving Elaine. Please forward via e-mail [rpage@velaw.com]
or regular mail [Libby Murri, 1924 North 150 East, Centerville, Utah 84014].
Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday March 30, 2005, 11 a.m. at the
Bountiful Oak Hills Ward, 455 South 1200 East, Bountiful, Utah. Friends and
family are invited to call Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothars Mortuary, 295
North Main, and 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment
will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Rice, Mary Hartman
Mary Hartman Rice "Mom" 1928 ~ 2005 Mary Hartman (Rice), 76, passed away in
Sandy, on March 24, 2005 of the effects of age and COPD. She had just moved to
Sandy from Tucson, Arizona, where she had lived for the last 25 years. Mom was
born in Hardin, Montana, on July 27,1928 to James E. McCormack and Agnes J.
Randall McCormack. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Agnes
and Jeanne, her brothers James and Kenneth, her three husbands: Ray Hartman,
Leo Rice and Les Pagel and her precious namesake, her granddaughter Mary. She
is survived by her children: Carol Laurich (John) of Calgary, Canada; Joanne
Smith (Jim) of Redding, California; Dan Hartman (Lisa) of Sandy and Kenny
Hartman, Texas; her seventeen grandchildren: Anne, Robin, John, Kenneth,
Matthew, Martha, Tana, Kari, Jennifer, Kelli, Brianne, James, Kimball, Colby,
McCall and Sydney; her 21 great grandchildren and three sisters-in-law: D'Aun
McCormack, Crystal Hartman and Hazel Spriggs. Mom gave everything she had for
her children and her family, always thinking of others first. For much of the
first five decades of her life, she routinely worked 18 hour days, seven days
a week: raising her family, keeping her house, cooking and working outside of
the home. She grew up on a dairy farm near Sheridan, Wyoming, through the
depression and World War II. After high school, she moved to Lander, Wyoming,
owned and operated a beauty salon, met and married our Dad and raised her
family: in Lander, Crowheart and Banner, Wyoming. After 10 unbelievably hard
years of caring for, but losing our Dad and her parents while still working
full time and serving as the Fremont County Deputy County Clerk, she moved to
Tucson in 1980. There she spent 25 wonderful, sunny, enjoyable years with
friends, travel, cards, bowling and golf. She moved to Sandy on March 14 to
spend her final years nearer her family but went into the hospital the next
day. After years of helping so many others through their final days and hours,
she knew it was her time. Mom helped us help her through her last days on
earth. Mom would have almost survived all of her dearest and closest friends,
but she kept making more of them too fast. Mom was blessed with the
compassion, expertise and love of the nurses at Alta View Hospital, especially
Becky, Edna, Dianne, Melissa and June. For ten days they treated mom and her
family like royalty and loved her as if she were their own mother. Our eternal
thanks for sharing such an intense and intimate an experience in such a
nurturing and caring manner. Mom, we already miss you more than we can
express. We'll try to live our lives more like yours. A memorial service will
be held at noon on Wednesday, March 30 at the Larkin Sunset Gardens at 1950
East 10600 South in Sandy. A viewing and family gathering beginning at 10:30
a.m. will precede this service. A graveside service and burial next to Dad
will be on April 2 at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lander, Wyoming.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/28/2005.

Steorts, Jack J.
Jack J. Steorts 1920 ~ 2005 Jack J. Steorts, age 84 of Peyton, Colorado passed
away March 13, 2005 at his home. Jack was born October 11, 1920 the oldest of
five brothers, Lee, Bob, Jerry and Don. Jack was raised by his grandparents
Louis and Florence Ensign after the death of his mother, Mildred Ensign, in
1930. Hardworking and diligent, Jack achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
in high school ROTC and went on to become the youngest Major in the U.S. Army
Pacific Theater prior to World War II. Supporting a daughter, Andrea Sue, with
cerebral palsy, from his first marriage, forced him to leave the military but
lead the way to becoming an executive manager at AT&T. In 1959 he met the
woman he would love and care for the rest of his life. Jack married Delores
Bower in Huntington Park, California November 28, 1959. Both would lovingly
raise their daughter, Shelley. In 1976, Jack retired to be closer to his
daughter, grandchildren, and son-in-law, and to pursue what he really enjoyed
in life, building. He built or contracted four beautiful homes in New Mexico
and Colorado. He retired from building to provide tender and loving care to
his lovely wife after she was stricken with spinal meningitis. His last days
were spent on plans for a new house in which he would finally settle down to a
country style of retirement. Jack is survived by his daughter, Shelley, and
husband, Larry Stone, of Peyton, Colorado; two brothers, Lee and wife, Phyllis
Steorts of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Jerry Steorts of Placentia, California; a
brother-in-law, John Dietrick, of La Habra, California; also surviving are
five grandchildren, Cameron and Angelic Stone of Colorado Springs, CO, Tiffany
Stone and Donovan Stone of San Diego, CA, Katrina and Caitlin of Peyton, CO;
one great-grandchild, Jalyn Stone; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private
family graveside services were held Saturday, March 19, 2005, 11:30 a.m., at
the Calhan Cemetery with Pastor Rick Cofer officiating. Memorials are
suggested to the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Love Funeral Home of Limon,
Colorado was in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/28/2005.

Tano, Melvin Masaru
Melvin Masaru Tano "Will Be Missed" TREMONTON - Melvin Masaru Tano, 63, our
loving, kind, and gentle husband, father, and grandpa, passed away March 20,
2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born and raised in Hawaii. Married Joan
Ann Kaitschuck; later divorced. Recently moved to Tremonton from Fresno,
California. The Kerman California Ward shepherded him back into activity and
they were near and dear to his heart. Former Vice Consul for the USA - 12
years. Worked in International Marketing. He developed a technique of teaching
Spanish that he called Samurai Spanish. Next to his four sons, the light of
his life was his granddaughter, Melia. He enjoyed the great outdoors, was an
artistic landscape designer/master gardener. He is survived by his loving
wife, Christine Marie Heap; sons, Troy (Erika), Todd, Trent, and Tyson
(Rachael, fianc e) Tano; mother, Beatrice Y. Tano; sisters, Marjorie (Tony)
Magaoay, and Beverly (Guy) Heder; brothers, Lawrence (Tsuneko), Edwin (Sara),
Darrel (Colleen), and Dean (Carol) Tano; Beatrice Tano (sister-in-law); one
granddaughter, Melia; five stepsons, four of whom are married; one
stepdaughter and husband; 9 1/2 step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by
father, Benito; brother, Jimmy; and infant son, Travis. There will be a
viewing Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor; Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m. at
the Tremonton 2nd and 5th Ward chapel, located at 300 South Tremont Street in
Tremonton. Interment will be in Salem, Utah. In Lieu of flowers a memorial
fund in his name has been set up at Zion's 1st National Bank in Tremonton.
Many special thanks to Dr. John Doty and the TICU Drs. Nurses and staff at LDS
Hospital. To his nurse Sharon, on that early Sunday morning, "Aloha and
Mahalo". Condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylro.com
Published in the Deseret News on 3/28/2005.

VanZomeren, Ruth DeCarma
Ruth DeCarma VanZomeren 1917 ~ 2005 Ruth DeCarma VanZomeren passed away on
March 25, 2005 surrounded by her loved ones. Ruth was born on May 23, 1917 in
Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Pete VanZomeren on August 22, 1934. Ruth is
survived by her devoted and loving husband of 70 years, Pete; brother James
Wilkinson, West Point, Utah; son Richard VanZomeren, Springville, Utah;
daughter Karen Burkett, Kalispell, Montana; and 12 grandchildren, 18
great-grand-children and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a son, Leslie VanZomeren. Ruth lived an active life, enjoying every
moment to its fullest. She always had a laugh and a smile until Alzheimer's
took away the pleasure. She was a homemaker until all the children were in
school, then she began working at various restaurants part time. She retired
from See's Candy after boxing up 15 years of sweet memories. She was active in
the Women of the Moose for many years where she made many life long friends.
Ruth and Pete moved to Kalispell in 2003 to be closer to their daughter Karen
and family. Services will be held at Buffalo Hills Mortuary in Kalispell,
Montana at 12:00 on Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Interment will be at Conrad
Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.

West, Melvin Elmer
Melvin Elmer West 1918 ~ 2005 Melvin Elmer West was born in Woonsocket, South
Dakota on January 15, 1918 and died at home on March 24, 2005 in Holladay,
Utah at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife Erminie and his sister
Phyllis Strauss. He has seven sons, two daughters, 29 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death. Melvin and Erminie were
married in the Salt Lake Temple on August 30, 1949. At the age of 21, he
joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He spent his life
serving the Church in many callings including Bishop and Temple Worker. He
served a mission with his wife in Kentucky. He established the Holladay Boys
Baseball league in the early 1960's for the eight and nine year old boys and
directed the league for many years. He designed airplanes before and during
World War II and served in the Army Air Corp after the war. He later worked as
a civil engineer designing bridges for the state of Utah. He served in the Boy
Scout Program most of his life. He received an award for 60 years of service
and the Silver Beaver Award. He continued to serve in scouting until his
health prevented it. We will miss him, are grateful for his example and hope
to emulate his life and service. Funeral services will be Tues., March 29th,
11 a.m. at the LDS Holladay 18th Ward, 2625 E. Milo Way (4910 So.) A viewing
will be held Mon., March 28th, 6-8 p.m. at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670
So. Highland Dr., in Holladay and Tues., March 29th 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the
church. Interment at Holladay Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/26/2005 - 3/28/2005.

Wilder, Marci
Marci Wilder "Marci The Great" The most beautiful blue eyes, bright shining
smile, and huge spirit have moved from this existence to return to her Father
in Heaven and divine perfection. Marci Lee Wilder, also known as "Marci the
Great," freed herself from the confines of lung cancer on March 25, 2005. It's
difficult to tell Marci's story in this space, but here are a few important
things. Marci was born to Jay and Arline Wilder on January 25, 1964. She grew
up in Salt Lake City and earned her bachelor's degree in organizational
communications from the University of Utah. She was raised in the LDS faith
and was active for many years, serving in both Relief Society and Young
Women's. Marci is survived by legions who love her, including her parents Jay
and Arline, her partner Kris Liacopoulos, brother and sister-in-law, Tracy and
Natalie Wilder, and sisters and brothers-in-law, Jenny and Adam DeWaal, Annie
and Todd Storrs, and Allie and Trent Christensen. Trent, Nate, Braiden,
Parker, Brooke, Zac, Abby, Andrew and Alexis are the nephews and nieces Marci
loves so much! She also has many aunts, uncles and cousins who love her
dearly. She is preceded in death by her brother Brett Wilder, and her
grandparents. Marci spent the majority of her professional career at Fidelity
Investments. In her 15 years there, she made many close friends, and they can
laugh heartily at the memories she created in her time with them. Who else
could say "rock on chaka-khan!" and have it mean something? Marci stood for
courage and hope and she inspired many of us to step up and become greater
through her presence. Many shared her courage and hope to become cancer-free
and fought with her. These include the doctors and nurses at the Modern Health
Clinic, and many friends and family who worked on behalf of Marci to make this
path easier to travel. Many thanks go to generous friends, including Amie,
Kristy, Jen, Kimile, Kristen, and Pamela (or "Sugar" and "Buttercup"). We will
miss you so much Marci! We'll miss your brilliant smile that lit up the room,
your clear blue eyes that held so much love, your magnificent spirit and
personality that brought us joy and wisdom, and your amazing grace that taught
us so much. Rest well, sweetest sweetie! Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Cottonwood 20th LDS Ward
Chapel, located at 1160 East Vine Street. A viewing will be held Monday, March
28th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Larkin Mortuary located at 260 East South
Temple, and also on Tuesday one hour prior to services at the Little
Cottonwood Ward Chapel. Marci was very generous. You may honor her by
contributing to a charity of your choice.
Published in the Deseret News from 3/27/2005 - 3/28/2005.