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Batchelor, Joie
Joie Batchelor 1911 ~ 2005 Joie Batchelor, 93, of Provo, Utah, died Thursday,
May 5, 2005. She was born August 9, 1911 in Nephi, Utah, the daughter of Roy
Lunt and Annie Jacobsen Batchelor. She was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joie graduated from BY High School, Provo, Utah,
and Brigham Young University. She was an accomplished cellist and was in the
BYU Symphony Orchestra. Joie shared her musical talents with the community for
many years. She is survived by her two nephews, Donald (Kay) Cowan, Orem, Utah
and David (Susanna) Cowan, Wellington, Florida and nieces, Marilyn (Lloyd)
Bullock, New Castle, Colorado and Barbara Kelley, Orem. She is also survived
by her special friend and foster daughter, Doris (Jim) Platt, Salt Lake City,
Utah and special grandchildren, Andrea, Cameron, Kirsten, and Nicole and their
children. She also leaves behind many dear friends. She was preceded in death
by her mother, father and two sisters, Leila Cowan and Verda Thomas. Special
Thanks to the wonderful people at Cove Point Retirement Community for the
loving care and attention they gave Joie for the last several years. Funeral
services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Walker
Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, where friends may call from
11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the
Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Black, Agnes P.
Agnes P. Black 1909 ~ 2005 Agnes Partridge Black, age 96, passed away
peacefully on May 4, 2005 at the home of her granddaughter, Chrystine Robins.
She was born March 10, 1909 in Fillmore, Utah to Frank H. and Harriet Whicker
Partridge and was the last survivor of seven children. She attended school in
Fillmore and at Brigham Young University where she earned her teaching
credentials and the University of Utah where she earned a Library credential.
She married Elliot R. Black, June 3, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent
most of their married life in Tooele, Utah until moving to Holladay in 1977.
They were the parents of seven children, three from Elliot's first marriage
and four of their own. Elliot preceded her in death on January 5, 1988. Agnes
worked in the public school system for many years in Fillmore and Tooele. She
was a gifted teacher and had a positive influence on the lives of many
students. She enjoyed sewing, homemaking, gardening and she loved books. She
was a talented singer and always generous to share her gift of music. As a
lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she had a
strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was always faithful and
active in her pursuit of truth and righteousness. She served in many stake and
ward positions and she and Elliot fulfilled a successful mission. They also
enjoyed serving for many years as temple workers in the Salt Lake Temple. She
is survived by four sons and three daughters, Luana and Marrell Johnson,
George and Diana Black, Dan and Reva Black, Bertie and Marvin Lee, Mary Anne
and Harvey Rich, Edward Black, Stephen and Debra Black, and by 31
grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. The
family would like to give special thanks and love to Chrystine Robins for the
loving care and assistance provided over the last several years of her
grandmother's life. Funeral services will be Monday May 9th at 11:00 a.m. at
the Tooele South Stake Center, 1025 Southwest Dr. Friends may call at the
church 9:30- 10:30 prior to the services. Interment in the Tooele City
Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Bleazard, Val
Val Bleazard 1959 ~ 2005 Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Val Bleazard,
passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 4th, 2005. She was born May 28, 1959,
in Salt Lake City. She lived her childhood in Grantsville, Utah and enjoyed
living her adulthood in the Provo/Orem area. She graduated from Grantsville
High School in 1977, served an LDS mission in Louisville, KY, and obtained a
degree in Elementary Education at BYU. She was a loving, devoted,
award-winning teacher who touched the lives of many children through the
years. She was an active member of the LDS church and enjoyed her callings in
Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women's. She was preceded in death by her
father and mother, Max and Bonnie Bleazard, and her sister, Boneta. She is
survived by three brothers; Mark (Shawna) Bleazard, Craig (Kristy) Bleazard,
and John (Kathryn) Bleazard. She'll be dearly missed by her 21 nieces and
nephews and 17 grandnieces and grandnephews. Viewing will be held Sunday, May
8th from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 N., Orem.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Suncrest 9th
Ward LDS Chapel, 130 N. 400 W., Orem. Friends and family may call one hour
prior to the services. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery at
approximately 4 p.m. Condolences may be sent to family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Buckmiller, Kenneth Grant
Kenneth Grant Buckmiller 1956 ~ 2005 Following a sudden accident on Sat.,
April 30, 2005, Kenneth Grant Buckmiller completed his valiant mission here on
earth. Ken was born September 30, 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Richard
Grant Buckmiller and Christel Doris Noss. He graduated from South High School
and served an LDS Mission in Louisville, KY. Upon returning he fell in love
with Jill Elaine Adamson. They were married August 23, 1978 in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1985 in Physical
Therapy and after working for IHC he started his own clinic, Northern Physical
Therapy Services. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He served faithfully in many callings including his service
as Bishop and on High Council. He was an avid Utah fan and loved cycling, but
his greatest joy was his family. He left a divine legacy and will be deeply
missed by his adored wife of 26 years, Jill Adamson Buckmiller; his children,
Jacob (Regina) Buckmiller, Kristen (Ryan) Healey, and Erik Buckmiller; his
brother, Ron (Lisa) Buckmiller; his sister, Sarah (Peter) Torres; his father,
Robert Sandberg, his grandchildren, Samuel Buckmiller, Brigham Healey, and
Grant Buckmiller, and numerous family members and friends. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kaysville Haight
Creek Stake Center, 1520 South Freepointe Drive, Kaysville, Utah. Friends may
call Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful
Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Saturday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the
church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or the
Humanitarian Fund. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/4/2005 - 5/11/2005.

Connell Sr., Stephen C.
Stephen C. Connell, Sr. 1940 ~ 2005 Stephen C. Connell, Sr., age 64, passed
away May 3, 2005 in West Valley City, Utah. Steve was born May 23, 1940 in
Topeka, Kansas to Thomasine and Frank Connell. He graduated from Lawrence High
School. Steve married Judy Reinwald in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member
of the Baptist Church. Steve loved the outdoors since he was a child. He was a
kind, compassionate, gentle man. He was a friend to everyone who knew him.
Steve was greatly loved, and will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him.
Steve is survived by his mother, Thomasine Connell; sister, Linda Kay Pringle;
son, Stephen C. (Barbara) Connell Jr.; grandchildren, Jacob and Thomas. He is
preceded in death by his father, Frank C. Connell. Memorial Services will be
held Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Valley View Funeral Home Chapel,
4335 West 4100 South. Entombment: Valley View Mausoleum.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/6/2005 - 5/7/2005.

Fitzgerald, Sandra
Sandra Fitzgerald "Teeing Off" Our dear sister, Sandra Fitzgerald, finished
the 18th hole on her earthly journey, Tuesday, May 3, 2005, after a long
battle with kidney disease. She was born October 8, 1936 to Norman P. and
Madolin Brady Fitzgerald, the sixth of nine children. She grew up in Draper
where she developed many longtime friends. After graduating from Jordan High
School, she ventured out on her own to build a life and career. Fiercely
independent and private, she lived a very full life. Sandra worked for Job
Service in many capacities over her career, was dedicated to her job and the
people she served. During her years there she developed many lasting
friendships. She retired in 1992 to pursue the things she loved to do, most
especially golf. Sandra was an avid golfer, participating and winning many
tournaments as an amateur. Her golfing family will miss her as will her Job
Service friends, childhood friends, and family. Sandra is survived by two
brothers, Norman P. Fitzgerald Jr., Magna, UT; Barnard J. (Jean) Fitzgerald,
Yuma, AZ; three sisters, Doris F. Soper, Draper, UT; Madolin A. (Lin)
Fitzgerald, Salt Lake City, UT; Cheryl F. Alpuerto, Mililani Town, HI; many
nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews; aunts, her golf family, and her
condo family. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kim; sisters, Barbara
F. Nowell, Betty Joan F. Curby; brother and sister-in-laws, Gordon A. Soper
and Tharine M. Fitzgerald. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005
at 12 noon at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. A viewing will be
held Sunday, May 8th from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Monday.
She will be buried in Murray City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank all
those who have cared for Sandra over the past several months. We hope, dear
Sandra, that you have tee'd off on the first of many golf tournaments on the
other side. We love you.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Green, Roma Cameron
Roma Cameron Green 1923 ~ 2005 Our loving mother, grandmother and great
grandmother passed away peacefully May 5, 2005 at Cottonwood Hospital. Roma
was born on January 12, 1923 to Daniel Eccles Cameron and Margaretta Dalley
Cameron. Roma married the man of her dreams, Don M. Green, on December 31,
1942. She and Don were sealed in the LDS Temple on June 18, 1964 and had 49
wonderful years together before Don preceded her in death. Also preceding her
in death are a sister, Arvilla (Billy) Kille and her parents. Roma taught
Primary for seven years. She was also set apart as a Relief Society teacher in
the LDS church. Roma worked for and then managed the Olympus Junior High
school lunch program for over 20 years. She enjoyed her job, and everyone
loved her. Roma had a special way of loving her family and friends and we will
all miss her very much. Roma is survived by her five children; Linda, Kip,
Gayle, Leah, Gina, 11 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be 12:00 Noon Monday, May 9, 2005, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary,
3401 S. Highland Dr. where friends may call one hour prior to services.
Interment will follow in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Mom is finally back with
the love of her life. We love you Grandma Green.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Gurell, Thomas H.
Thomas H. Gurell 1952 ~ 2005 Tom was born and raised in Southern California.
At nineteen, he served a mission for the LDS church in Dublin, Ireland.
Afterwards, he obtained an Associate degree from Utah Valley Technical College
and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. He married Pam Mahan in
the Salt Lake Temple on June 11, 1981. Together, they are the proud parents of
Seth, Kaysha, and Avery. Tom enjoyed watching Star Trek, listening to the
oldies, and serving in church callings. The family expresses gratitude for the
love and support of friends. They would also like to thank Drs. Litton and
Nibley, Michael Gaffney PA-C, and their staff, as well as the Oncology unit at
Cottonwood Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May
9th at 5665 Neighbor Lane. Friends may visit beginning at 9:15 a.m. In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made to Pam for the children's education.
Directors, Independent Funeral Service.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Hendricks, Cheryl Ann
Cheryl Ann Hendricks 1976 ~ 2005 Cheryl Ann Hendricks returned to her Heavenly
Father on May 4, 2005 at home due to congenital heart failure. She was born
July 24, 1976 in Murray, Utah. She was a member of the LDS Church and attended
the Paradise Ward in Taylorsville, Utah. She had a special way of loving and
being loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Her family is
grateful to those people who helped make her life a happy one. A special
thanks to the teachers, bus drivers, principals, caring doctors, Make-A-Wish
Foundation, Down Syndrome support groups, and the many neighbors and friends.
She is survived by her parents, Edgar and Arla Hendricks; two brothers, Neal
(Gladys) Hendricks of Florida and Bruce Hendricks of Alaska; three sisters,
Carol (Michael) DeCaria of Salt Lake, Joyce (Brent) Openshaw of Bluffdale, and
Alice (John) Stafford of Kentucky; and nine nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2005 at the Paradise Ward
Chapel, 1555 West Lovely Road, Taylorsville. A viewing will be held Sunday
from 5-7 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary (6500 South Redwood Road, West
Jordan) and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment, Redwood
Memorial Cemetery, West Jordan.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Hopkin, Stan Boyer
Stan Boyer Hopkin (Hawk) Stan was born November 7, 1944. He passed away May 2,
2005 at the age of 60. Surviving are Reed (Jan) Hopkin, Dawn (Charlie) Boyce,
Lynn (Caroline) Hopkin. Stan attended North Summit High School, Coalville,
Utah. He served in U.S. Army from May 1966-1972. He enjoyed fishing and
hunting. Stan lived and worked in Alaska for 27 years. He was the Owner and
operator of Tug and Barge. He also was the Chief Cook Alaska Pipeline, Chief
Cook NOA Research Ship, kitchen supervisor for crews building homes andschool
facilities at Eskimo Villages in Alaska, Chief cook Bradley Dam. Head chef and
Supervisor Crowley Marine Tug and Barge. A viewing will be held Wed., May
11th, from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 268 S. Main, Coalville, Utah.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Long, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Long "Grandma Betty" Elizabeth Short Long, 84, passed away May 4,
2005 in Holladay, Utah. She was born Aug. 31, 1920 in West Hartlepool, England
to Albert Short and Annie Menhennet. Came to the USA on March 26, 1953.
Married Maynard Long in Holladay, Utah on July 28, 1961. Survived by husband,
Maynard; sons, Kevin Short and Scott Long; six grandchildren; two
great-grand-children; sister, Nancy Almond; and sister-in-law, Joyce Short.
Graveside services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Sandy
City Cemetery, 9000 South 700 East. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090
So. State, Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 12-12:30 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Mikkelson, Lt. Col. Elwin N. "Flash"
Elwin N. "Flash" Mikkelson Lt. Col. 1918 ~ 2005 "Flash" passed way peacefully
in his sleep, May 4, 2005. Born May 21, 1918, to Niels and Olevia Mikkelson in
Fountain Green, Utah. Married Laura B. Cochran May 24, 1942. Graduated Moroni
High School, Snow College, Arizona State Teacher's College with a Master's
degree. Coached and taught biological sciences at Snow College (seven yrs.)
and Orem High (25 yrs.). Served his country in World War II as an Army Air
Corps pilot. "Flash" will be remembered for his enthusiasm for anything
athletic and his compassionate service to friends, neighbors, church and
family. Survived by his wife, Laura, four children, John (Betty), Jody (Glen)
Gardner, Nedra (Jay) Bunker, Gary (Sharon), 13 grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren, siblings, Allan and Dorothy. Preceded in death by his
parents and four brothers, Dorian, Merlin, Wendell and Rey. Funeral services
will be held Monday, May 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Edgemont 2nd Ward Chapel,
555 East 3230 North, Provo. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from
6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and
from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment in the
Orem City Cemetery. Condolences to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Miles, Theone Koeven
Theone Koeven Miles 1930 ~ 2005 Theone Koeven Miles, age 75, passed away in
her sleep on Thursday, May 5, 2005 after a long battle with lung cancer. She
was born February 8, 1930 in Georgetown, Idaho to Isaac and Rachel Koeven. She
married John Kenneth Miles in the Logan LDS Temple on July 23, 1953 and
together they had five children. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother
and friend. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She served missions to the Great Lakes and with her husband
in the Toronto, Ontario Canada Temple. She enjoyed serving in the Chicago and
Provo Temples. She had great influence on many people through her teaching of
children and in Relief Society. Her greatest joy was seeing her grandchildren
and rejoicing in their achievements. Theone is survived by her husband, four
children: Kerry Miles (Carolyn), Marcia Nielsen (Gary), Regan Miles (Debra),
and Maurine Lee (Larry), sisters Sheila Meservy and Mary Steck, and 14
grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Kaye Boehme, brothers
Amos, Philip and Joseph Koeven, daughter-in-law Shauna Miles, and her son,
Michael Jon Miles. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at the
Grandview South Stake Center, 1122 Grand Avenue, Provo, Utah at 11:30 a.m.
Family and friends may call Monday morning from 9:30-11 a.m. at the church,
prior to the services. Interment at Provo City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements
conducted by Berg Mortuary in Provo, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund, Missionary Fund or Humanitarian
Service Center. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Murphy, William Joseph "Bill"
William Joseph Murphy "Bill" William Joseph (Bill) Murphy, 86, passed away May
4, 2005 from causes incident to age. Born December 11, 1918 to Joseph Augustus
and Johanna Murphy in Ironwood, Michigan. Bill lived an extraordinary life.
Raised in Chicago, he helped support his parents and sisters by delivering
papers, boxing in "smokers" and working in a bakery. He played football at
Notre Dame. In 1938, he served in the Army in North Africa under General
Patton. He was later injured in Sicily by a mortar round and finished up his
military service at Ft. Douglas in Salt Lake City as a military policeman. He
then met Barbara Hallman and they married in 1946. They became the parents of
one daughter and six sons. Bill was a busy man working to support his family.
He delivered flowers, was a parking attendant at the Kearns Bldg, tended bar
at the Hotel Newhouse, drove truck for Serta Mattress, delivered the Salt Lake
Trib with his sons and retired from the USPS after 32 years. Dad loved playing
his slots, going to Wendover and telling his life stories to any willing
listener until wee hours. He went out of his way to help others in need. He
had a great sense of humor and everyone who ever came in contact with him
loved him. His quick wit and Far Side humor will be missed by the friends and
family that constantly surrounded him. Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara;
daughter Judyann Nepolis (Michael); sons, Mike (Cathy), John (Lisa), Frank
(Barbara), Patrick (Paula), Bill Jr. (Margaret), 11 grandchildren, seven
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Infant son, Richard,
parents, and three sisters preceded him in death. The family wishes to thank
the staff at Woodland Park Care Center and the VA Hospital for their care of
Bill. Friends and family will gather on Saturday, May 7, 2005 from 3:30-4:30
p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street in Murray, Utah. Dad's
memorial service will immediately follow at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
please make a donation to Hospice "In Memory of Bill Murphy" to the George E.
Wallen VA Med. Ctr., 500 Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, UT 84148, Attention:
111 (Hospice) - and do a random act of kindness. WE WILL MISS YOU DAD!
Published in the Deseret News from 5/6/2005 - 5/7/2005.

Pineda, Melissa
Melissa Pineda 1968 ~ 2005 Melissa May Oliver Pineda, age 37, wife of Efrain
Pineda, mother of Emily Elizabeth Pineda; daughter of Charles Wesley Oliver
and the late Wanda (Rachel) Wilhelmina Davenport Crooks, passed away May 3,
2005 at her residence in Draper, Utah. Attended the University of Utah with
Russian major. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Draper 12th Ward. The great joy and love of her life was her daughter Emily.
Survived by her husband, Efrain, daughter Emily and father Charles,
grandmother Alice P. Oliver and many aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her
very much. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at
the LDS Chapel, 600 E. Draper Parkway, Draper, Utah, where friends may call
from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City
Cemetery. Funeral Directors-Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/6/2005 - 5/7/2005.

Putnam, Shauna Lee Benson
Shauna Lee Benson Putnam 1956 ~ 2005 Loving wife, mother, grandmother, born
July 23, 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leonard Daniel Benson and Carol
Marilyn McGavin died peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, May 4, 2005
in Taylorsville, Utah. Married Leland Kent Putnam on January 13, 1977 in the
Salt Lake Temple. She is survived by her mother, loving husband, and her three
children, Daniel (Marti), Angela, and Kara and her two grandchildren, Amelia
and Max Putnam. She is also survived by her brothers, Craig, Brad (Sheila) and
Mark (Cindy) Benson and many nieces and nephews who love her. Shauna was an
active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the
Taylorsville 13th Ward. She was faithful in all her callings. Shauna was a
loving wife and mother who had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. She was an example of perseverance and taking joy in the blessings of
life. No matter how high the mountain was for her, she knew the Lord was with
her. We will miss her, but we know that we will be with her as an eternal
family. Services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at 12 noon at the
Taylorsville 13th Ward, located at 1495 W Tamarack Rd, Taylorsville, Utah. A
viewing will be held at Memorial Estates, located at 5850 So 900 East, from 6
to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2005 and prior to the services from 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Interment will be at the Holladay Cemetery, 4670 So Highland Dr.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Rush, Commodore Perry
Commodore Perry Rush 1926 ~ 2005 Commodore Perry Rush died peacefully in his
home on May 4, 2005 during his sleep following a long bout with cancer. He was
born November 7, 1926 in Morrison, Oklahoma. Commodore is survived by his wife
Patsy, five children, 37 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by two nieces from his mother's previous marriage. He is the only
child of Ella Mae Dormire and Charles William Rush and was born when his dad
was 52 years old. They lost the family farm during the depression. He
graduated from high school in Morrison as the only young man in his graduating
class of five. He maintained contact with his classmates throughout his life.
He enlisted in the "Army-Airforce" when he was 17, after eating bananas and
milk to make the required weight. He was being trained as a pilot when the war
ended. Commodore eloped with Patsy Irene Upshaw of Blackburn, Oklahoma when
denied permission to marry by Patsy's father. Commodore worked for Western
Contracting Corporation as an automotive electrician. His work took him to
Texas and South Dakota to build dams, Atlanta to build the airport runway, and
California to build the aquaduct. He became the "lead" electrician for
Northrup Aircraft Company. Commodore and Patsy bought and managed two motels
in California and Arizona to supplement their retirement. They retired to
Orem, Utah in 1988. Commodore and Patsy have five children. Perry and Vicki
Rush, from Spartanburg, South Carolina; Iris and David Judd from St. Anthony,
Idaho; Valerie Hensley Talbot from Ogden, Utah; Teresa and Dale Goodman from
Redlands, California, and Angela and Scott Olson from Pierre, South Dakota.
Their home in Orem has been the hub for family reunions. In 1958, Commodore
and Patsy joined the LDS Church in Pierre, following an 18 month intensive
personal investigation of church doctrine. 31 years later they returned to
South Dakota when called, co-incidentally, to serve a couples mission in the
area of their conversion. Commodore is survived by his wife Patsy, five
children, 37 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. All are members of the
LDS church. 13 have served missions and four have served in the armed forces.
Commodore had many church callings, including 14 years on the High Council,
Bishop of the Palmdale, California Second Ward, Councilor in the Stake
Presidency and also served with his wife in the Provo and Mount Timpanogos
Temples. Commodore is a man of uncommon, quiet devotion and spiritual
endurance. His life's legacy may be best defined by the question asked by
friends and family, "How do you measure the eternal impact of such a man?" Our
heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to the many family members, friends,
neighbors, and Hospice workers who showed so much tender care and concern.
Funeral services for Commodore Perry Rush will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at
11 a.m. at the Orem Suncrest Stake Center located at 90 North 600 West, Orem,
Utah. Visitation will be from 9:45-10:45 that morning. A viewing will be held
Sunday, May 8, from 6-8 p.m. at Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State
Street, Orem. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Springer, Lucile Young
Lucile Young Springer Loving Mother and Grandmother Lucile Young Springer, age
90, was born July 22, 1914 to Leo H. and Elise Olsen Young in Salt Lake City.
She was married to George F. Springer on June 15, 1936 in the Salt Lake
Temple. He preceded her in death on September 17, 2004. As a wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor, she is an inspiration of
tireless devotion. She leaves a remarkable legacy of unconditional love. In
her home she cared for the sick and weary of heart, finding time, space, and
compassion for all who entered. Lucile loved music - playing piano, organ and
singing. When her family was together, there was usually some singing, and
they all joined in. She played piano and organ in church callings for 50 years
and taught many classes in church organizations. Lucile is survived by five
sons and their wives; Gordon and Janna Springer, Alan and Tamara Springer,
Norman and Dana Springer, Calvin and Marianne Springer, Stan and Lucy
Springer, and by five daughters and their husbands; Diane and Farrell Yeates,
Kathy and Dick Benson, Jean and Paul Jones, Rosalie and Michael Davis, and
Nona Springer. She is also survived by a brother, Bruce Young of Burley,
Idaho, and by 45 grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren with at least four
more on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a
daughter, Sylvia. Funeral services will be held at the LDS Forest Dale Ward,
739 E. Ashton Ave., (2335 S.), Salt Lake City, at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 10,
2005. Friends may call Monday 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple
and one hour prior to the service at the ward. Condolences may be emailed to
SpringersHome@comcast.net.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Talbot, Ruby
Ruby Talbot 5/7/1928 ~ 11/16/2003 Our family chain is broken and nothing seems
the same, but as God calls us home, the chain will link again. We miss you so
much. Happy Birthday & Happy Mother's Day Your Loving Family
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Turner, Zora Mae
Zora Mae Turner "The Blanket Lady" Zora Mae Amtoft Eves Johnston Turner, age
96, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at her home in Springville, Utah. She
was born May 31, 1908 in Provo, Utah to Lars Peter Andersen and Christeen
Marie Andersen Amtoft. Zora Mae served in many positions in the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including a mission to the Coldwell Idaho
Mission. She graduated from BYU in 1956 with a BA degree in Elementary
Education and taught school for two years. She published a book named "Grandma
Can I Take It Home". Zora Mae served on many compassionate services including
making "Magic Blankets" for new born babies and friends who might need them.
She received a Citation for Kindness from the State of Rhode Island, was
honored at the BYU Extravaganza and rode in the Independence Day Parade in
2000 receiving the Freedom Award for that year. Survivors include her
daughter, Maxine Weight and her husband Grant McKay with 13 children; son,
Arthur Glenn Eves Jr. and his wife Carol Joan with 11 children; son, Wendell
A. Eves and his wife Carol Jean with seven children; daughter, Carol Joy
Schiess and her husband D. Nephi with 18 children, including 13 stepchildren;
son, Paul Gary Eves and his wife Joy with two children; son, Howard D. Eves
and his wife Ann with four children. She is also survived by stepson, Kenneth
Kay Johnston and his wife Barbara with four children; stepson, Wesley Johnston
and his wife Kathy with four children; stepson, Ron Johnston and his wife
Ceasar May with seven children; stepdaughter, Zoetta Ann Paxman and her
husband Dennis five children; grandchildren and step-grandchildren's posterity
of 240. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the
Hobble Creek Stake Center at 455 S. 1300 East in Springville. There will be a
viewing held Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church and from 9:30 to
10:30 at the church prior to the services. Burial will be in the East Lawn
Cemetery in Provo, Utah under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of
Springville. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/7/2005.

Wissler, Iva Burrows Burnett
Iva Burrows Burnett Wissler 12/28/1919 ~ 5/2/2005 Born to Wilford Creeland and
Trieste Smith Burrows, in South Salt Lake, Utah. Iva was an avid golfer,
bowler and instructor, played for the Shamrocks women's softball team, worked
as a bowling instructor at the Ritz-Classic bowling lanes in South Salt Lake.
Member of LDS faith, great-granddaughter of Wilford Woodruff, the fourth
president of the LDS Church. Was a Utah resident her entire life. Iva is
survived by sons Steven D. Burnett, Scott K. Burnett (Marilyn) and daughter
Jan Burnett; sister Virginia Burton, brother Ted Burrows, identical twin
sister Evva Spencer (Bill), brother-in-law Doyle Yates, brother Dick Burrows
(Delores), sister Betty Withers (LaMar), brother Bob Burrows (LaReese);
grandchildren Steven Douglas Burnett, Jr. (Norine), Angela Bock, Shawn Daniel
Burnett (Debbie), Matthew Schenck, Sterling Ryan Burnett, Scott Beau Burnett
(Amanda); great-grandchildren Steven Douglas Burnett III, Nicole Burnett,
Jessica Burnett, Tyler Butcher, Zachary Butcher, and Sean Bock. Preceded in
death by parents, two brothers Glen and Ralph, two sisters Dorothy Holt and
Donna Yates. Funeral services will be held Mon., May 9, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. at
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on
Sunday, May 8th, and one hour prior to services on Monday. Interment Wasatch
Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.