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Alvey, Erma Rosander (Wood)
Erma Wood Rosander Alvey 1916 ~ 2005 Erma Wood Rosander Alvey, age 88, passed
away March 27, 2005 in Taylorsville, Utah. Born June 24, 1916 in Woods Cross,
Utah, daughter of Joseph Hugh and Samantha Evoline Mann Wood. Married Joe
Morris Rosander; he preceded her in death. Married John Moroni Alvey, March
17, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah; he preceded her in death. She was proud of
being a member of the Shamrock's Baseball team as a catcher. Survived by
children: Joseph Hugh (Carol) Rosander, Taylorsville; Evoline Rosander (Bob)
Gardner, Taylorsville; Robert John Alvey, Phoenix, AZ; 14 grandchildren; 31
great-grand-children; 12 great-great-grand-children; sister, Pat (Steve)
Smith, Fair Oaks, CA. Preceded in death by both husbands and two brothers. The
family would like to extend a special thanks to Beth Carr and the staff at
Heritage Bennion Care Center. Graveside services will be held Thursday, 1 p.m.
at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park 17111 South Redwood Road. A viewing will be
held Thursday, 11 a.m. -12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South
Redwood Road.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Bennion, Jan Owen
Jan Owen Bennion 1955 ~ 2005 Our beloved Jan passed away peacefully at home in
Boise after a courageous four year struggle with brain cancer on Friday, March
25, 2005. Jan was born October 12, 1955 to Lowell Andrew and Shirley Deane
Armitage Bennion in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a proud graduate of Kearns
High School. He served honorably in the Massachusetts, Boston Mission from
1975 to 1977, where he was Mission Secretary, and brought many souls to a
knowledge of the gospel. He graduated from the University of Utah with a
degree in Graphic Design. Jan married Dorothy Dicou in the Jordan River Temple
on November 20, 1982. They were blessed with three sons, Andrew (20), Aaron
(17), and Cameron (12). During his struggle his family was always there to
enjoy his unfailing smile. Jan's sense of humor never wavered and he was quick
to slip a joke into nearly every conversation. Jan worked for the IEC Group of
Boise as a graphic designer. His creative eye was unmatched in all areas. His
artistic drive motivated his children to follow his path in the art world. He
is survived by his wife Dorothy, his children, his mother Shirley Bennion,
brothers Kevin (Ellen), Cory (Patti), his sister Joyce (Allen) Luker, his
devoted nieces and nephews, especially Adam, and a large extended family of
loving aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father,
father-in-law Cornelius Dicou, twin brothers Lowell and Lyle, and his
grandparents. We're sure their reunion was sweet. Funeral services will be
held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005 in the LDS Northview Chapel at
6711 W. Northview in Boise. There will be a viewing held Wednesday, March 30
at the church from 6-8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment
at Dry Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. The family
would like to extend appreciation to Jan's many wonderful doctors and nurses
in Boise, San Francisco and Salt Lake. In lieu of flowers, please make
contributions to the Salt Lake office of Western Federal Credit Union, P.O.
Box 22050, SLC, UT 84122 in care of Jan Bennion Children Fund. Condolences may
be sent to the family at 1911 N. Beach Street, Boise, ID 83706. "His lord said
unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful
over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into
the joy of thy lord."
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Blaylock, Carol Louise
Carol Louise Jones Blaylock "At Peace" Carol Louise Jones Blaylock , 74,
passed away in the Garden Terrace Nursing Home, on March 25, 2005 after a long
struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on November 3, 1930 in Salt Lake City
to Charles V. Jones and Margaret L. Jones. Graduated from South High School in
1948. Married to Blaine J. Blaylock on September 22, 1954 in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. He preceded her in death on February 12. 1999. An active member of the
LDS church she served in numerous callings in the Valley View 5th Ward where
she resided for forty years. She was a deeply spiritual woman who lived
quietly and humbly in such a way that you knew that, next to her love and
devotion to her family, her faith and love to the Lord were at the very heart
of her existence. Her life was one of joy and service and she spent many years
of loving service to her family and friends and will be remembered for that.
She was close to her family and loved spending time with them including her
sons , daughter's-in-law, grandchildren and sisters. She was also blessed with
many choice friends and neighbors and was a great example to all who knew her.
Survived by five sons; Gary (Cheryl) Blaylock, Littleton Colorado; Brian
(Brenda) Blaylock, Rexburg, Idaho; Russell Blaylock, Taylorsville, Utah;
Steven (Michelle) Blaylock, South Jordan, Utah; Bruce (Jennifer) Blaylock, Bel
Air, Maryland; 22 Grandchildren; sisters Janice (Adrian) Van Tussenbroek, Salt
Lake City, Utah; and Barbara Jones, Provo, Utah; and numerous nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Dolores Jones Davis. Funeral
services will he held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 30 in the Valley View Ward
Chapel, 2125 East Evergreen Avenue. Friends may call at the Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the chapel from 9:45 to 10:45
prior to the services. Interment in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. She will be
dearly missed, but there is peace knowing that her long struggle is over and
she will be united with her loved ones.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Bradshaw, Karen Louise Lee
Karen Louise Lee Bradshaw 1933 ~ 2005 Separated for a moment Karen Louise Lee
Bradshaw died in Salt Lake City on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005 after a long
struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Logan, UT on December 12,
1933 to Lawrence and Donna Benson Lee. Her mother said that Karen was a very
happy and cheerful child with a quick and active mind. She exhibited this
cheerfulness throughout her life even during her mental decline. Karen's
growing years were spent in small towns of Southern Idaho, Western Wyoming and
Northern Utah as her father looked for a small farm to supplement his high
school music-teaching career. The family eventually settled in Vernal, UT
where Karen graduated from Uintah High School in 1951. Karen entered the
University of Utah that year, and met Jerald Sherwin Bradshaw, her soul mate
and eternal companion, in the high-stepping U of U marching band. She
transferred to Utah State University and graduated in Elementary Education,
before her marriage to Jerald in the Logan LDS Temple on August 6, 1954. She
taught first-grade or kindergarten in 1954 - 1957 in Salt Lake City, in
Alameda, CA and in Washington, DC. After Jerald finished a tour of duty in the
US Navy in 1959, Karen and Jerald moved to Southern California for Jerald's
graduate education at UCLA. Karen earned a Master's degree in Elementary
Education with a minor in Library Science at UC Berkeley in 1966. (Karen was
thrilled when her granddaughter, Karen Webster, became a student at Berkeley
in 2002.) The family moved to Provo in 1966 when Jerald joined the Chemistry
Faculty at the Brigham Young University. Karen became a superb homemaker in
her home on Oak Lane so that everyone in the family called her "Mrs. America."
She delighted in preparing gourmet meals for two, four or 20 people. For over
25 years, she prepared a special Sunday evening dinner every week for all her
family including her mother and all her nephews attending BYU. Often, children
and grandchildren of other relatives joined these festive times. Karen also
loved to prepare yearly gourmet meals for members of Jerald's research group
and their partners. Those dinners were much enjoyed by the young BYU students.
Karen became one of the most accomplished quilters in Utah Valley. All members
of her extended family and friends of her daughters are enjoying that "special
quilt" which Karen made especially for them. She started quilting in 1955 when
Jerald was aboard ship in the Pacific. Their apartment at UCLA during the 1959
- 1962 years was so small that they opened the front door and crawled under
the quilt in progress to enter their front room. Three of Karen's quilts
earned high honors - "Best of the Show" and "Blue Ribbon" at the Utah State
Fair and "Best of the Show" at the Utah County Fair. Karen also created many
pieces of art and jewelry for friends and family over the years. She painted
beautiful ceramic Nativity figures for herself and her siblings along with a
50-piece Christmas village that she enjoyed each Christmas season. Karen
enjoyed traveling to chemistry meetings and universities throughout the world
with her husband. Their travels took them to Ljubljana, Slovenia; Sheffield,
England; and Townsville, Australia for extended stays while on Sabbatical
leaves. Their daughters and granddaughters accompanied them on many of their
travels. They traveled extensively through Europe, Israel, Japan, China, New
Zealand and Australia. Karen would read travel books on the places they would
be going so she could see all the interesting sites while Jerald was busy
lecturing. Even though she enjoyed all her trips, she always said the best
part of traveling was entering Utah Valley on the way home. Activity in the
LDS Church was the most important part of Karen's life. She was particularly
active in Relief Society especially in the homemaking area. She was ward
homemaking counselor or work director in nearly every ward in which she lived.
She was Ward Relief Society President twice and Stake Homemaking Counselor for
five years. She greatly enjoyed working with the women of the wards and stake.
Karen is survived by her husband, Jerald, daughters Donna Maree Webster of
West Jordan and Melinda Caroline Waterman of Salt Lake City, granddaughters
Karen Marlene Webster of Berkeley, CA and Amber Melinda Webster of West
Jordan; her brother Lawrence B. Lee and his wife Marilyn, of Orem, sister
Patricia Fae Russell and her husband Bob, of St. George, and brother-in-law
Larry Hartman and his wife Diane of Springville, and by many members of her
extended Lee and Bradshaw families. She was preceded in death by her parents,
sister Zetta Hartman and niece Ticia Lauri Hartman. The Bradshaw family wishes
to thank the capable and caring medical staff at CareSource for their loving
care of our beloved wife and mother. Funeral services for Karen will be held
on Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Oak Hills Fourth Ward Chapel,
925 E. North Temple Drive, Provo, UT. A viewing will be held Wednesday, 6-8
p.m. at the Berg Mortuary, 185 E Center Street, Provo, UT and Monday at the
church, 2:00-2:45 p.m. Interment at the Orem Cemetery. Condolences may be sent
to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Burton, Kenneth Taylor
Kenneth Taylor Burton 1913 ~ 2005 OGDEN - Kenneth Taylor Burton, died
Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the age of 91. Ken was born September 14, 1913, in
Ogden, Utah, to Louis Raymond and Birdie Taylor Burton. He was the second in
the family of five sons. He grew up in the Ogden area and married Elizabeth
Tonks on June 12, 1937. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple
on November 4, 1960. She preceded him in death on June 24, 2002. He is
survived by his three children, Jenee Garr, Kenneth R. (Susan) and Bonnie
(Randy) Galbraith, 17 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brothers. Funeral services will be held
at 1:00 p.m. on Wed., at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.,
with Kenneth W. Burton, officiating. Friends and family may call at the
mortuary on Tues. from 6-8 p.m. and Wed. one hour prior to the service.
Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

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.

Chidester, Magdalene
Magdalene Chidester 1918 ~ 2005 Magdalene Chidester passed away March 25, 2005
in Salt Lake City. She was born May 24, 1918 in Loa, Utah to Walter E. Stewart
and Mary Magdalene Peterson. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and inspired many with her testimony and words of
poetry. Preceded in death by her husband, Burdett Chidester and her daughter
Rhea Armstrong; Survived by her son, Keith W. Chidester (Marlene) and
daughter, Sharon Ipson (Daniel), grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Graveside
services will be held Wed. March 30th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Murray City
Cemetery, under the direction of Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Ekberg, Naomi Madsen Larson
Naomi Madsen Larson Ekberg 1911 ~ 2005 Our dear mother, grandmother, sister,
friend and neighbor, returned to her Heavenly Father on March 26, 2005 in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Born August 24, 1911, to Elizabeth Davenport and Howard Peter
Madsen in Logan, Cache County, Utah. She grew up and attended school in Manti,
Utah. She also attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City before
returning to Manti to assist her ailing mother. She married Loren William
Larson, 9 March 1940, Manti Utah and solemnized 25 October 1950 in Salt Lake
City Temple. Loren died January, 1961. She served as mission home coordinator
in Orlando, Florida. Married Oscar Fredrick Ekberg Oct. 22, 1965. He died;
June 1999. Naomi was a very faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She worked for the church as a historical librarian until
retirement. She held many calling and always a missionary, inspired and
provided for many including several of her gr. grandsons. Life illnesses of
blindness and cancer didn't stop a great cook and goodie maker. Whenever she
had visitors they always left with a treat and a smile from her loving heart.
She was surrounded by great friends and neighbors that were so special to her.
Naomi found great joy in her flower gardens. She loved being outdoors and
couldn't wait to reap the benefits of her hard work. She shared with all she
had, love and friendship. She is survived by her sisters Bertrude Evans,
Marguerite VanLiere; children, Suzanne Thompson, Doreen Tester, Arlen Ekberg,
Terry Ekberg; 13 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Preceded in death
by her parents Howard and Elizabeth Madsen; sister Mildred Lindersmith and
grandson Brett Ekberg. You have been a great inspiration to all of us Grandma
and we will dearly miss you. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March
31,2005, at 11 a.m. in the Gregson LDS Ward Chapel 3153 S. and 900 E. Friends
may call at the Cottonwood Mortuary 4700 S. Highland Dr. Wednesday evening
from 6 to 8 p.m., from 10 to 10:45 Thursday morning in the ward house. Burial
will be in the Manti City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Fellows, Doris
Doris Fellows "In Memory Of" Doris Marinda Clark Fellows, age 81, passed away
March 27, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a long fight with many health
complications. Born January 20, 1924 in Clarkston, Utah, to Arthur Benjamin
and Irene Marinda Jardine Clark. Married Keith D. Fellows July 11, 1944 in
Robin, Idaho. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and served in many positions including Relief Society
president, Primary teacher and worker in the Jordan River Temple for over five
years. Survived by husband, Keith; sons, Lyman (Theresa) Fellows, Bozeman, MT;
Dennis (Kathryn) Fellows, Three Forks, MT; daughter, LeAnn (James Jr.) Hart,
West Valley City; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grand-children. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, 12 noon at the Sunnyvale Ward, 4180 West
Sunnyvale Drive (3630 S.). A viewing will be held Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at
McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Thursday at the church,
11-11:45 a.m. Graveside service will be held Thursday, 3:30 p.m. at the Robin
Cemetery, Robin, Idaho.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Hansen, Robert Bitter
Robert Bitter Hansen 11/04/35 ~ 3/25/05 Robert Bitter Hansen, 69, passed away,
Mar. 25, 2005 in Hansen, ID. Born, Nov. 04, 1935 in Twin Falls, ID to Boyd
Peter and Vera Bitter Hansen. Married Eva LaRene Stuart, Aug. 7,1955 in Salt
Lake City, UT. Divorced and later remarried and divorced. Raised in Twin
Falls, ID, moving to Ogden, UT in 1941. Attended schools in Ogden area.
Enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962. He pursued a variety of occupations
from sheet metal to truck driving. Lived in California for many years, in
Texas and Hansen, Idaho where he settled for his final resting place. Survived
by children: Vicky Lyn Gough of Farmington, UT, Pamela of Salt Lake; Robert
Bitter, II of Bountiful, UT, Steven Kent of St. George, UT and Chris Bitter in
Clovis, CA and 11 grandchildren. Siblings: B. Dale, in St. George, UT, Lynn B.
in South Weber, Richard B.(his twin) in Kailua, HI, David M. in Salt Lake
City, UT, Ken Cregg in Bountiful, and Dee Jensen in Salt Lake City. Preceded
in death by his father and mother and a sibling, Howard Peter (in 1944). Parks
Mortuary, Twin Falls, Id.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Hicken, Mima Broadbent
Mima Broadbent Hicken 1914 ~ 2005 Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister
and friend, Mima Broadbent Hicken, age 90, passed away Monday, March 28, 2005,
at her home in Heber City, Utah. Mima was born June 21, 1914, in Heber City,
Utah, to David A. and Mima M. Broadbent. On June 24, 1936 she married Don L.
Hicken in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mima had a heart that always went out to
those in need. She cared for several of her nieces and nephews as children.
She is a graduate of Wasatch High School and B.Y.U., and taught school in
Provo and Wasatch County schools. Many young people were blessed because of
her devotion to the learning, teaching, and welfare of her students. She was
named "Teacher of the Year" by the State of Utah. Mima was always active in
the LDS Church, serving in various callings including Primary, Relief Society,
Young Women and other organizations. Some of her other service activities in
the church include serving a full-time mission to the Micronesia-Guam Mission
with her husband, Don; an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple; and genealogy
research. Mima is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Don L. Hicken;
two sons: D. Lynn (Jalaine) Hicken of Heber, Dee A. (Judy) Hicken of Salt Lake
City; brother, Harvey Broadbent; sister, Helen (Jenns) Jonnson; 12
grandchildren and 28 great-grand-children. She is preceded in death by her
parents, nine brothers and sisters, and two great-grandsons. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, March 31, 2005 - 11:00 a.m. in the Heber LDS Stake
Center, 150 North 200 West, Heber City. Friends may call on Wednesday from
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. he LDS Church and on Thursday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to
the services also at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the Heber City
Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Hubbard, Janice Lee Holmes
Janice Lee Holmes Hubbard "Beloved Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Friend"
SALT LAKE CITY, UT.- Janice passed away on March 28, 2005 from congestive
heart failure. She was born on December 18, 1935 in Wichita, KS to John Harvey
and Doris "Kitty" Catt Holmes. Married Raymond Keith Hubbard, later divorced.
Janice was a well published author and talented artist. She took great pride
in her children and loved being a mother. She also found time to serve in
numerous religious and charitable organizations. She put her whole heart into
everything she did. Janice loved people and all who knew her grew to love her
and became fast friends. She is survived by her sons, Ray (Cynthia) Hubbard,
Matthew (Connie) Hubbard; daughters, Linda Reed, Doris "Kitty" (Wayne)
Martinez, and Suzanne Bergmann. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren; one
great-granddaughter; two brothers, John (Lynette) and Michael (Marion) Holmes;
two sisters Ola (Dan) Ewing and Ann (Brent) Lund; and lastly, numerous
friends, all of us loved her very much and will miss her greatly. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 12 noon at Jenkins-Soffe
Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday and
one hour prior to services on Thursday. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Martin, Glenn Irwin "G.I."
Glenn Irwin "G.I." Martin "Mr. Fix-It" Our beloved husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Glenn Irwin Martin, returned to his
Heavenly Father, and the loving arms of his brother, Irwin and parents. He
died peacefully at his home in West Valley City, Utah March 27, 2005. Born
June 23, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Charles Cyril and Viola Maud Irwin
Martin. Married Beverly Pearl Burt, November 15, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He served a mission in the East Central States from 1949-1951. He returned
home in Sept., 1951, received his draft notice and served his country in the
US Army during the Korean Conflict from Dec., 1951-Nov., 1953. Worked at Sharp
Electric for over 30 years as a Journeyman Electrician and for 18 years at
Cottonwood Hospital as head electrician. He was an active member of the LDS
Church serving in many callings including Elders Quorum president, two
bishoprics and on the High Council for 10 years. He was a faithful home
teacher. Glenn and Beverly's greatest pleasure and joy was spending time with
their children and grandchildren at birthday parties, holiday celebrations,
ball games, music recitals, school plays, and concerts. Survived by his wife,
Beverly; children: Glenna and Fred Darlynn Griffiths, Stanley and Jewel
Martin, Grant and Toni Martin; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;
sisters and brother, Marie (Melvin) Wakefield, Julie Emery, Zola Robison,
Darrell (Edith) Martin. Funeral service will be held Thursday, 12:00 noon at
the Kearns 4th Ward, 4232 W. 5015 S. A viewing will be held Wed., 6-8 p.m. at
McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd and Thurs. at the church one hour
prior to service. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

May, James LeRoy
James LeRoy May 1918 ~ 2005 James LeRoy May, age 86, passed away March 27,
2005 in West Jordan, Utah. Jim was born September 19, 1918 in Salt Lake City
to Parley William May and Mina Theresa Heller. He graduated from West High
School. Jim married Elaine Penfold on September 18, 1938 in Driggs, Idaho. In
1941 he moved his family to So. Calif., where he went to work for Lockheed
Aircraft. In 1959 he had the opportunity to transfer to the Advanced
Development Project, known as the "Skunk Works". In his retirement, (1979) he
and his wife traveled extensively in their motor home throughout the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico. They also traveled to many countries throughout the world.
He was an active member of the L.D.S. Church, serving in the Mesa, Arizona
Temple for 10 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He
loved water skiing, square dancing and anything that was adventurous. Fishing
was a particular first love. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Elaine
Penfold May; daughters, Sherelle A. Simister and Virginia L. Lloyd; eight
grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and one great-great- granddaughter. He
is preceded in death by his parents, Parley William May and Mina Theresa
Heller May, and sister, Virginia Marie Crowther. Funeral Services will be held
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Harman L.D.S. Ward Chapel, 4634
West Harman Drive, West Valley City. The family will receive friends at a
viewing Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West
4100 South, and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the Ward.
Interment: Driggs Idaho Cemetery on Thursday, March 31, 2005.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Parker, Alden L.
Alden L. Parker "My Sweetheart" Our dear husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and friend, Alden Parker, passed on to his Heavenly home
March 27, 2005, at the age of 61, after a courageous battle with a rare
disease. His upbeat attitude was a great example to those around him. He was a
wonderful man who lived a life of love and service to others. Alden was born
December 17, 1943 in Salt Lake City to William Martin and Mildred McCarty
Parker. He married Kathleen Earl and together they had seven children. He was
a great provider for his family. He worked and retired out of Local 57.
Survived by wife, Kathleen; sons: Todd, Cody, Jonathan and Jared; daughters:
Tonya, Tosha and Ashley; 17 grandchildren; two great-grand-children; brothers:
Bill, Mike and David; sister, Kathy. The family would like to express their
gratitude for those who have given their love and support. Funeral services
will be held Friday, 12:00 noon at Bennion Heights 7th Ward, 3045 West Bernina
Drive. A viewing will be held Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home,
4330 South Redwood Road and Friday at the church one hour prior to services.
Interment, Mountain View Memorial Estates.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Peterson, Marvin G.
Marvin G. Peterson 1928 ~ 2005 RICHFIELD, UTAH - Marvin G. Peterson, 76,
passed away March 24, 2005 in Juab County from injuries sustained in a
automobile accident. Marvin was born December 9, 1928 in Glenwood, Utah to
Marlin Magregor and Viola Lucinda Staples Peterson. He married Olive Ethel
Taft on July 9, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the marriage was solemnized in
the Manti Temple on August 14, 2004. Marvin's life of service started early,
as he was the oldest boy in a family of seven that lost their father
prematurely. He and the other older children were left with the responsibility
of providing for the welfare of the family. That gift of love will not be
forgotten by all of the Peterson generation now and in the future. Marvin was
dedicated to the Mountain Bell Telephone Company. He was known as "The
Telephone Man" and installed telephones in most of the homes in Sevier, Piute
and Wayne Counties before his retirement in the early 80's. He and his
brother, Owen, truly did "light up our lives" as they wired and lit most of
the homes in the family. Marvin found his greatest joy helping family and
friends roof a home or wire a basement. Few, if any people were able to re-pay
Marvin for the service he gave them freely. His love of service for others was
only matched by his unconditional love of his family. He left his sons and
families an example of honesty and character for them to follow in life. We
love you and will look to your example for help in times of need. Marvin was
preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clair and Owen; brother-in-law,
Archie Brown and great-granddaughter, Tylie Ann Peterson. His survivors
include his wife, Ethel of Richfield; sons, Marvin Kim (Peggy) of Central
Valley, Russell (Carol) of Annabella, Randal (Shelli) of Glenwood and Kurtley
(Maxine) of Central Valley; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; sister
and brothers, Erma Lou Brown, Kay, Doug, Nolan and Dewain,. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 12 Noon in the Richfield LDS
Tabernacle, 200 West Center. Friends may call at the Neal S. Magleby & Sons
Mortuary, 50 South 100 West on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and again at
the mortuary on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richfield
City Cemetery. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Williams, Lois Fullmer
Lois Fullmer Williams 10/6/22 ~ 3/26/05 Our beloved mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and dear friend, Agnes Lois Williams, passed away peacefully
on March 26, 2005. She was born, October 6, 1922 in Santaquin, Utah to Amos
Leonard and Agnes Mecham Fullmer. Married James W. Williams, August 30, 1941.
Lois loved to travel, read, garden and enjoyed people. She received everyone
as a friend. Her greatest devotion was to her children and grandchildren. Lois
was a very happy person - her "cup was always full." She loved to laugh, dance
and play and was filled with love, humor and fun. Lois will be dearly missed
by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her children, Kay Chapman and Ted
(Cheryl) Williams; grandchildren, Angie, Marnie (Jerry), Sundee (Justin),
Brett, Cori, Travis; great-grandchildren, Brady, Mack-enzie, Sean, Ryan, Joey,
Nickolas and sister, Jean (Dick) Castleton. Preceded in death by her husband,
Jimmie; four brothers and two sisters. A special thanks to the staff at
Brighton Gardens, Reminiscence Wing for the loving care and compassion they
gave to Lois. We would also like to thank Hospice of Utah for their kind
support. A celebration of Lois's life will be held Thursday, March 31st, 11:00
a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held
Wednesday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the
mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.

Witter, Leo T.
Leo T. Witter "Opa" Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Leo T.
Witter died while in the loving embrace of family on March 23, 2005 as a
result of illness at the age of 82 at his home in Northridge, CA. He was born
in Hoensbroek, Limburg Province, The Netherlands on October 20, 1922. He grew
up and worked for many years in Rotterdam. Opa immigrated and proudly became a
naturalized citizen of the United States. He worked for 35 years as an
operator for the Salt Lake City Lines and later the Utah Transit Authority,
having achieved many awards for safe, courteous and professional service. Opa
worked hard and considered his family's needs above his own. He had a
wonderful sense of humor, a knack for gardening and woodworking, a love of
travel and a broad knowledge in music, history, culture and politics. He will
be dearly missed by his spouse, Jeanne S. Witter of Northridge, CA; Hanna Peck
(Everett) and Robert Leo (Carolee) of Salt Lake City; Ronald Gene (Merle) of
Gig Harbor, WA; and Colleen Smith of Northridge, CA. He is also survived by 9
grandchildren: Amanda, Steven, Georgia, Lynette, Allison, Melanie, and Emily
and their spouses as well as Elizabeth J. Witter, Glenn Smith, Jr. and seven
great-grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother, Annie Scheepbouwer, Theo
Witter and Rieka Driesse, who live in The Netherlands also survive him.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, 12 Noon at Larkin
Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where friends may call Tuesday evening from 7
- 8:30 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City
Cemetery. "We'll always miss you, Dad".
Published in the Deseret News on 3/29/2005.