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Alleman, Max
Max Alleman Springville, Utah William Max Alleman, 89, of Springville, died
May 7, 2005, at his home from complications of congestive heart failure.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Kolob
2nd Ward LDS Chapel at 451 South Main Street in Springville. There will be a
viewing held Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200
South in Springville and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the
services. Interment will be in the Springville City Cemetery with military
rites by the American Legion.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Bennett, Lynn Lyman
Lynn Lyman Bennett 1927 ~ 2005 HELPER- Lynn Lyman Bennett, age 77, returned to
his Father in Heaven May 6, 2005 in Price. He was born Oct. 1, 1927 in Oak
City, UT., to Mark L. and Ethelyn Anderson Bennett. He married Edith Miriam
Robison, Sept. 8, 1952, later divorced. He then married Marianne Jewkes
Anderson, July 5, 1997 in the Manti LDS Temple. Lynn is survived by his wife
Marianne of Helper and children and their spouses: Robert and Joy Bennett,
Linda and Delbert Beal, Barry and Christine Bennett, Harold and Barbara
Bennett, Ann and Eugene Dearden, Laurel and Ralph Ramstetter, Wayne Anderson,
Brent and Debbie Anderson, 28 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.
Also survived by brothers Stanley and Keith Bennett and sister Lois Jenson.
Preceded in death by his son Russell and sister Carol Sanders. Funeral
services will be held Wed., May 11, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Helper Stake
Center. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in
Price and from 11:30-12:30 at the church prior to services. Burial will be in
the Helper Mountain View Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

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.

Butterfield, Lester William
Lester William Butterfield Loving Husband Dedicated Father Our dear father and
grandfather, Lester (Bill) Butterfield, 91, peacefully passed away May 7,
2005, after a long illness. Lester was born November 26, 1913 to Thomas S. and
Martha Bowlden Butterfield. He married Tola Christensen, March 14, 1935 in the
Salt Lake Temple. Dad was born in Herriman, Utah where he grew up and lived
his entire life. He was a sheep rancher and farmer and he was happiest when he
was working. He always went out of his way to help those in need. In his later
years, dad loved working in his yard where his flowers were second to none.
Dad enjoyed sharing his life stories with his family and friends. Dad lovingly
cared for his sweetheart for several years before her passing in 1990. Dad is
survived by his five children: Marilyn Butterfield; DeLoy (Virginia)
Butterfield; Sharon (Gene) Thompson; Sue (Jim) Hanni, Peggy; (Duane) Park; 22
grandchildren; 41 great-grand-children; one great-great-grandson; brother,
Merrill (Mae); sisters, Mildred Crane, Edith Newman, Hazel Sorenson. He is
preceded in death by his wife; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; three
brothers and three sisters. The family wishes to thank the staffs at Orchard
Cove, Odyssey Hospice and The Wentworth for their loving care. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the Herriman LDS
Chapel, 13100 S. 6000 W., Herriman, Utah. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary
8090 So. State, Wed., 6-8 p.m. or Thurs. at the church from 11:45 a.m.-12:45
p.m. Interment, Herriman City Cemetery. "Dad and Grandpa, we love you and we
will miss you."
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005.

Cossey, Florence Martin
Florence Martin Cossey 1918 ~ 2005 Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and
friend Florence Martin Cossey died peacefully at the Life Care Center in
Bountiful, Utah May 7, 2005. She was born June 1, 1918 in Park City, Utah. The
daughter of Lawrence and Edith Martin. Florence graduated from Park City High,
and married Nate Cossey, April 5, 1941. They were lifelong residents of Park
City until moving to Salt Lake City in 1985. Florence was an expert seamstress
and enjoyed crocheting. She is survived by her son: Karl (Judy) Cossey of So.
Ogden, Utah; sister Mary (Tom) Vincent of Salt Lake City, Utah; grandchildren,
Shelley (Brent) Morley of Rio Rancho New Mexico; Tammy (Mark) Todd of Tacoma,
Washington; Great-grand sons, Bronson, Joshua, and Nicholas; and several
nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Nate Cossey, and her
parents. At Florence's request there will be a graveside service on Thurs.,
May 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Park City Cemetery. We would like to thank
the Life Care Center of Bountiful for all their loving care. Arrangements in
the care of the Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, Heber City.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

DeJong, Dorothy Francis Shrope
Dorothy Francis Shrope DeJong 1915 ~ 2005 Dorothy Francis Shrope DeJong (90)
of Farmington, Utah returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Mother's
Day, May 8, 2005. Dorothy was born the oldest of five children on May 1, 1915
in Kemmerer, Wyoming, to parents John Andrew and Amelia "Molly" (Kink) Shrope.
The daughter of a Union Pacific railroad worker and a midwife, she lived in
Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Dorothy attended Davis High School in Kaysville,
Utah, where she played the saxophone in the band and was on the softball and
basketball teams. She loved to dance and was a regular at Lagoon's dance hall
where she met her husband, Adrian DeJong. They were married October 16, 1933
in Farmington, Utah and were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on August
24, 1945. That same year they purchased and ran a dairy farm in Farmington
where she lived until her death. Ade and Dot were married for 71 wonderful
years. Dorothy was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints on April 1, 1934. Dorothy had a long life of service and
commitment to her country, church, community and especially her family. During
World War II, she worked at Remington Arms making artillery shells and at Hill
Air Force Base. She was a wonderful cook and worked for many years at James'
Lunch in Salt Lake City, Larkin's Caf  in Kaysville, and Servus Drug in
Bountiful. She held numerous church callings including Primary teacher, served
in the Relief Society presidency and put in countless hours at the Welfare
Cannery. Her hobbies included cooking, crocheting, taking trips to Wendover
and in her younger days, she loved camping and fishing with her family. She is
survived by her husband, Adrian; her children, Paul (Jo) of Syracuse, Utah;
Patricia of Farmington, Utah; Barbara (Bernard) Hammer of Oxnard, California;
Gary (Debbie) of Farmington, Utah; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren
and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents;
one sister, Lucille Shrope Miller Caps; three brothers, John Jr., Lawrence,
and Carl; and two children, Adrian Jr. and Richard. Graveside services will be
held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Farmington City Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers
Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main, and Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
prior to services. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Denter, Paul C.
Paul C. Denter 1934 ~ 2005 Paul C. Denter, 70, passed away Monday, May 9, 2005
in Salt Lake City. He was born December 13, 1934 in Salt Lake City, to Amil
and Sarah Jensen Denter. On December 13, 1955 he married Frances Ellen Olson
in Logan, UT. Paul was and outdoorsman whose interests included fishing,
hunting, camping, and boating. He also enjoyed gardening - his yard was
meticulous. He served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at Rick
Warner Ford for 23 years. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Sherrie
(Bruce) Conder; one granddaughter, Brandie (Ben) Gardner; and three
great-grandchildren, Conner, Alexander, and Brittany. "We love him and we'll
miss him." He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three
sisters, some very dear friends and his best buddy, Doggers. Visitation will
be on Thursday, May 12, from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950
E. 10600 S., Sandy, where graveside services will follow at noon.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Dodd, David Lundgren
David Lundgren Dodd 1948 ~ 2005 We miss you and we love you. Mom and family
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Ellis, June Ingrid Jansson
June Ingrid Jansson Ellis 1916 ~ 2005 Woods Cross- Our wonderful mother, June
Ellis, our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully on
Friday, May 6, 2005, in Bountiful, Utah. She was born in Murray, Utah, on June
9, 1916, the ninth child of Per Gustaf and Karin Larson Jansson. She was born
with music in her heart and soul and played the piano by ear from the moment
she could reach the keys. She later taught piano lessons in her home. She also
sang in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and loved to harmonize with her children
and family. She graduated from the University of Utah and loved being an
exemplary kindergarten teacher at Stoker Elementary. June Married Orson H.
Ellis on November 25, 1942, in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a faithful member
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous
callings. She worked in the Nursery at the Salt Lake and Bountiful Temples.
She had a great love for music, family history, genealogy, fishing and
especially her family. Survived by seven children and their spouses: Kathleen
(Leland) Preece, Nibley; Virginia (Karl) Swensen, Orem; Beverly (Russ) Baker,
Pocatello; Marvin (LaRene) Ellis, Farmington; Robert (Diane) Ellis and Lenore
(Steve) Peterson, Woods Cross; Lethia (Steve) Smith, Centerville; 33
grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband,
parents, sisters and brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Thursday May 12, 2005, in the Woods Cross First Ward Chapel, 2064 S. 800 W.,
Woods Cross. Friends may call Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. at the Russon
Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, and one hour prior to the services
at the church. Interment in the Bountiful City Cemetery Special thanks to the
care givers at South Davis Community Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests contributions to the General Missionary Fund or the Perpetual
Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Online
guest book at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/8/2005 - 5/10/2005.

Erickson, Henry S.
Henry S Erickson 1939 ~ 2005 Henry S Erickson, age 65, of Salt Lake City,
Utah, passed away May 8, 2005. He died at his residence after a long and
courageous battle with cancer. He was born Dec 10, 1939 in Murray, Utah. He
was the fifth of 11 children born to Lester K. Erickson and Winona Stokes
Erickson. He graduated from Granite High School. He served in the Army
Reserve. He worked several years at Hygeia Iceland where he directed and
performed in many ice shows. He was an avid ice skater and also taught
ice-skating. He was an artist in many ways, providing landscaping and
decoration advice to many. For the last ten years he was apartment manager at
the Lanai Apartments. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and served a mission in England. He is survived by brothers
Ken (Barbara), Keith, Marv and Brent (Mary) and sisters, Nonie Ford, Mary
Taylor (Ray), Lynne Riding (Laurence), Margie Thorley (Jim) and Emeline
Hockenbury (Gene). He is also survived by 56 nieces and nephews, 64
grand-nieces and nephews and five great-grand nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a brother Glen and niece Toni. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 12 noon at the Holladay
Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Dr. A viewing will be Wed., May 11, 2005
from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at the Elysian
Burial Gardens. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Hospice
for the loving and extensive care they provided.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005.

Farnsworth, Norma May Stevens
Norma May Stevens Farnsworth "Finally Together Again" Norma May Stevens
Farnsworth , 89, died on May 9, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She would have
been 90 years old on her birthday. She was born May 19, 1915 to Leslie L.
Stevens and Ella M. Rasmussen. She married George Alden Farnsworth. Later
married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was a member of the Senior Citizens
and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She loved crafts, camping, vegetable
gardens, flower gardens, and family reunions. She is survived by sisters, June
S. Rowley, Lillian S. Whetton, brothers, Earl E. (Ramona) Stevens,
sister-in-law, Delsa S. Yergensen, and many loving nieces, nephews, and
friends. Preceded in death by husband, parents, one sister, and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Thurs., May 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the
Colonial Mortuary, 2128 South State Street. A viewing will be held Wed.
evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Thurs. at the
mortuary. Interment will be in the Mountain Home/Boneta Cemetery in Duchesne
County. The family wishes to thank Pine Ridge Care Center for the Special care
given to Norma.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Flint, Blanche Anderson
Blanche Anderson Flint "Called to Serve" Blanche Anderson Flint, age 86, died
on May 9, 2005, in Salt Lake City. She was born on April 21, 1919, in Emery
County, Utah to Boas and Catherine Christianson Anderson. She marred E. Dean
Flint on April 3, 1942. Blanche served her country as a "Rosie the Riveter"
during World War II, and has faithfully served the Lord as a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having been called to many
positions including Relief Society president and Theology Instructor, and
served two missions, to Florida and North Carolina. She is survived by her
son, Edward D. (Diana) Flint, grandchildren Benjamin, Stephanie and David
Flint, great grandson, Cody Fortner; her brother Raymond G. (Sally) Anderson,
sisters, Katherine (Calvert) Ivie, Mary (Scott) Shephard, and Margaret
(Robert) Harker, special daughter-in-law, Jolyn (Dennis) Dickerson, and
hundreds of cousins, nieces, nephews, and their families, and the thousands
whose lives were touched by her Christian compassion. She was preceded in
death by her parents, and siblings Rosetta Dahle, Helen Mason, Ruby Marinelli,
Edward Anderson, and her husband of 43 years, E. Dean Flint, who passed away
20 years ago on the same date, May 9, 1985. Funeral services will be held on
Thurs., May 12, 2005 at the Cannon Fourth Ward Chapel, 1301 S. 1200 W., Salt
Lake City at 12:00 Noon. Viewing prior to services from 10 a.m. to noon at the
chapel and on Wed., evening, May 11 at Deseret Memorial Mortuary, 36 E. 700 S.
from 6-9 p.m. Interment: Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/12/2005.

Fonger, Richard E.
Richard E. Fonger 1940 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, dad, brother, grandpa, and
friend, Richard Evans Fonger, returned to his Heavenly Father May 8, 2005
after passing away in his sleep at his home of 36 years in Ruth, Nevada.
Richard was born to Elizabeth Evans and Fred Richard Fonger in Salt Lake City,
Utah December 15, 1940. Upon returning from an LDS mission to the Eastern
Atlantic States Mission and serving with the Utah National Guard he married
Shirley Ann Twitchell in the St. George Temple Sept. 10, 1966. Richard served
the Lord as a husband, father, friend, bishop, high councilman and various
other positions. He also served on the Ruth Town Council, Ruth-McGill GID
Board and as the County Surveyor for White Pine and Lincoln Counties. He
worked as a surveyor for various mining companies and completed a
correspondence course to become licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor,
Mineral Rights and Water Rights Surveyor. Upon being laid off from Kennecott,
he started his own surveying company, Fonger Survey, which he operated until
his death. As a father and surveyor he treasured the time he spent with his
children throughout Nevada, Utah, and California. Richard enjoyed sharing time
in the outdoors with family and friends, especially hunting, fishing, singing,
Dutch oven cooking, four wheeling, and taking "shortcuts." He enjoyed learning
about the people and ghost towns of the old west. Those who knew him will
remember that he was always a joy to be around and his devotion to help
others, unselfishness, and love of the Savior. He was quick to smile and
always had a story. Some of his one liners that will be missed include "Don't
take any wooden nickels," "Hold on to your hat, cowboy!" and "Don't fall down.
. . Fall up!" Richard was preceded in death by his parents and younger
brother, Fred (Hy). He leaves behind his beloved and eternal companion,
Shirley, of Ruth, Nevada; daughter, Debra (John) Bainbridge of Spring Creek,
NV; sons, Marc (Heather) of St. George, Evan (Emily) of Spring Creek, NV, and
Lyndsay (Danette) of Ely, Nevada; sister, Kathleen (Jay) Christopher of West
Valley City; and brothers, Robert (Denise) of Murray, and Floyd of Orem.
Grandpa left behind nine grandsons and five granddaughters. A viewing will be
held Thursday May 12, 2005 at the Ely, Nevada LDS Stake Center, 9:30 a.m.
(PDT) and funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. (PDT). Interment will
follow at the Enterprise City Cemetery at 5:30 p.m. (MDT)
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005.
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Hamblin, Lee Milne
Lee Milne Hamblin "Grandpa Bear" Lee Milne Hamblin, age 81, passed away early
on Sunday, May 8th, to join his mother on Mother's Day. He was born on
December 22, 1923 in St. George, Utah to Edwin O. and Josephine Milne Hamblin.
He married his high school sweetheart, Margie Ruth Shaw, on September 23, 1944
in the Salt Lake Temple. Lee graduated from Murray High where he excelled in
sports, taking State in pole vaulting and second in State in basketball. He
served others as Senior Class President in 1942. He attended BYU and the U of
U where he played basketball for both schools. His love of sports continued
throughout his career where he was a sporting goods factory representative,
later a co-owner of Trail Sporting Goods, and he finished his career as the
owner of Lee Tool and Machine. He was a superb salesman. He could sell an
Eskimo a block of ice! Lee's testimony reflected his love of the Savior and
service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served
faithfully on the High Council, Stake Seventies President and Bishopric
Counselor. He especially loved the Primary. He was a member of the Murray Sons
of Utah Pioneers. Lee is the beloved father of Dennis (Sylvia) Hamblin, Julie
(Kevin) Thomason, Jeff (Janet) Hamblin and Christine (Neal) Francom. He is the
"Grandpa Bear" to 13 grandchildren and eight and a half great-grand-children,
brother to Viva Riding and Jay Hamblin. He also leaves behind many nieces and
nephews that he adored. Those who welcome him on the other side are his
parents; brothers, David, Duane, Frank; sister, Edna Reynolds; in-laws, Curtis
and Vinnie Shaw; grandson, Drew Hamblin. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, May 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the Park Ward, 435 E. 5600 S., Murray, UT.
Viewings will be held on Wednesday, May 11th from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe
Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, and Thurs., May 12th from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
prior to the service at the church. Interment will be at the Murray City
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the Primary
Children's Hospital or the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. Goodnight Sweetheart.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005.

Hoggan, David G.
David G. Hoggan 6/20/40 ~ 5/5/05 David G. Hoggan passed away May 5, 2005 after
a long battle with diabetes and Parkinson's disease. Dave was a machinist in
the truck shop at Kennecott for many years. He was active in basketball,
softball, bowling and golf. He won many golf trophies. He was preceded in
death by his parents Eldred and Verna K. Hoggan, brother James Jay, sisters
Mary Jane Taylor and Donna Bowie. He is survived by nieces, nephews and
cousins. Viewing will be Wed., May 11 from 7-8:30 at Jenkins-Soffe South
Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. (10600 S.) Graveside service will be 2 p.m.
Thurs. May 12 in Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Hunter, Bonnie Zitting
Bonnie Zitting Hunter 1925 ~ 2005 COLORADO CITY, AZ - Bonnie Elaine Zitting
Hunter, 80, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2005 at her home in Colorado City,
Arizona. She was born February 14, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah to William
John Worth and Neta Elaine Hall Kilgrow. Bonnie was reared and educated in the
Salt Lake area, and was the oldest of nine children. She was the wife of
Charles Fredrick Zitting until his death in 1954. She later married Wayne
Murdock Hunter in 1956. In 1989, Bonnie moved to Colorado City to be close to
her children. Bonnie enjoyed crocheting, handiwork, traveling, reading and her
family. She was a soft spoken, dignified mother, friend and lady. She is
survived by her children: David, John, Charlene, Joyce, Leslie, Sherrell,
James, Paul and Robert Zitting; Wayne, Jr., Sharon, Dale, Rulon, Douglas and
Angela Hunter; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Raymond, Barbara, Jack,
Joseph and Karene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, and also
her husband, Wayne; son, Alfred; brother, Sherrell; and sisters, Genny and
Margie. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 8, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the
L.S. Johnson Meeting House. Interment was at the Isaac Carling Memorial Park.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff
St., St. George, UT, (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to offer
their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove. Obituaries
are also avail at our website. Click on the rose.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Illum, Gail Hamblin
Gail Hamblin Illum 1951 ~ 2005 SYRACUSE -Gail Illum passed away Sunday, May 8,
2005 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gail was born August
3, 1951 in Ogden, Utah the daughter of Lowell and Elizabeth Hardy Hamblin. She
attended Kaysville public schools and graduated from Davis High School in
1969. Gail married Kenneth Illum in 1984 and their marriage was later
solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She has lived in Kaysville, Layton and
Syracuse her entire life. She was a member of the LDS Syracuse 4th ward and
served in various callings. She worked for many years for the IRS. Gail
enjoyed sports and was an avid Jazz fan. She was fascinated with butterflies
and collected ceramic ones. She loved her flower garden and working among
them. Her special love and companion was her little dog TeeBoo. Gail is
survived by her brother Lamar Hamblin of Cedar City; sisters, Joann (Darrell)
Jones of Coalville, Gerry Barton of Centerville, Joyce (Ronald) Brooks of
Syracuse; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband, and brother Dennis Hamblin. Funeral services will be held
Thurs., May 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No.
Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and Thurs. from
9:45-10:15 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery. e-mail
condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

McCormick, Ralph
Ralph McCormick 1923 ~ 2005 Ralph McCormick of Salt Lake City passed away on
May 9, 2005. He was born April 30, 1923 in Eureka, UT. Although he moved to
Los Angeles, CA after World War II, he never stopped loving Eureka. He met his
sweetheart Noreen O'Sullivan in Los Angeles and they were married Oct. 17,
1964. They had one child, Kathleen Ryan McCormick. Ralph was a great, strong
man who loved his wife and daughter more than anything. He had a great sense
of humor and even as Alzheimer's stole away his memory it never touched his
wit. Ralph always loved children and would stop to say hi to all of them up
until the time of his death. He had one grandson who was the light of his
life. Papa and Raif were "Best Buddies" and for as long as he could, they
would take off for their daily walk. Due to the devastating effects of
Alzheimer's, Papa was never able to recognize his beautiful granddaughter, Ava
Greer, who he would have adored. His daughter and two grandchildren survive
him. Preceded in death by his wife. Special thanks to the staff of the
Stratford in Draper and Care Source hospice. On behalf of my father, I would
like to ask for one last time "Would you marry me?" In lieu of flowers please
make a donation to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Daddy, I love you and I will miss
you, but, we both know that we fought a good fight together. You are my hero.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Parkin, Floyd Barber
Floyd Barber Parkin 1926 ~ 2005 FRUIT HEIGHTS - Floyd Barber Parkin, 78,
passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005 at his home of a heart attack. He was born
October 8, 1926 in West Bountiful, Utah to Floyd Winegar and Ruth Barber
Parkin. He married Eldora Bone February 11, 1944 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Floyd was raised in Davis County and graduated from Davis High School. He was
a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dad was a
Merchant Marine during World War II. He had many jobs including fireman,
Christmas tree salesman, and meat cutter for Homer's Market. Later he became a
Real Estate Broker and owned and operated South Davis Realty. He and his
partners built many beautiful homes in Davis County. Dad enjoyed hunting,
fishing, traveling and spending time at Bear Lake and his cabin in the Uintahs
with his family and friends. He spent the last two years of his life taking
care of his wife during a serious illness with selfless love. He is survived
by his wife Eldora Parkin; four daughters, Sharon (DeVere) McKay, Janice (Tim)
Brink, Debra (Bob) Renie, and Susan (Joe) Shanklin; two sons, Dave (Cheryl)
Parkin and Gary (Kaye) Parkin; 26 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren;
two sisters, Barbara Jean (Lewis) Provstgard, and Colleen (Jack) Hansen. He
was preceded in death by his parents, brother Wayne F. Parkin, son Floyd
Michael Parkin, grandson Todd Renie, and one great-granddaughter Angelika
Braegger. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at
the Fruit Heights Ward, 901 S. Mtn. Road. Friends may call Tuesday, from 6 to
8 p.m. at the Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main, and from 9:45 to
10:45 prior to the service on Wednesday. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery.
e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005.

Passey, Meghan Marie
Meghan Marie Passey 1984 ~ 2005 Our beautiful daughter and sister, Meghan
Marie Passey, returned home to her Father in Heaven on May 7, 2005 due to
major complications from an automobile accident. She was born on October 26,
1984 to Steven K. and Julie L. Passey at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake
City, Utah. She graduated with High Honors from Layton High School in 2003.
She was a Sterling Scholar in Foreign Language. Meghan was a junior at USU
majoring in Math education. Meghan was one of Heavenly Father's choice
daughters who touched the lives of all she met. Her closeness to and love for
the Savior was felt by all who knew her. "Those who prove faithful shall
inherit the kingdom of God and their joy shall be full forever." Meghan has
earned that reward. We love you and we'll miss you - "Have the best eternity
ever." Meghan is survived by her mother Julie, her father Steve, and her
brothers and sister, Kyle, Heather, and Austin. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Holmes Creek Stake Center, 125 S.
Chapel in Layton. Friends and family may call Wed., from 6-8 p.m. at
Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road and Thursday from
9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton.
In lieu of flowers family requests donations to the Meghan Passey Donation
Fund at any Zions Branch. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Potter, Alfred (Al)
Alfred (Al) Potter 1931 ~ 2005 Alfred (Al) Potter died April 22, 2005 at the
Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah of complications due to age while
surrounded by his loved ones. Alfred was born May 15, 1931 to Charlie and Kate
Kofford Potter. He was raised in Boneta, Duchesne County. Al served as a U.S.
Marine in the Korean War and was the recipient of the Purple Heart award and
numerous other military decorations. After the war Al began driving
18-wheelers cross-country. He continued in this profession until he retired.
Alfred is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
married Leona V. Salt in 1956 (divorced). They were the parents of four
children: Katherine Oliai, California; Julia Potter, Salt Lake; Ernest W.,
Salt Lake; and Sharla (Dave) Torgerson, Salt Lake. Alfred has 14 grandchildren
and one great-grandchild. Al later married Jean Binkard (divorced). He spent
the later years of his life with his wife Bonnie (Nita). The couple lived in
Fielding and Vernal, where they loved to fish in the High Unitas. Alfred was
preceded in death by his parents and his wife, as well as his brothers; Carl
and Warnel and his sister Pauline Hadden. Her husband Joseph Hadden and his
children have remained close to Alfred and his family. The family is preparing
a private memorial service.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/15/2005.

Ringle, Luana
Luana Ringle 1924 ~ 2005 LOGAN - (Alta) Luana Harris Ringle passed away in her
home surrounded by her children on May 6, 2005 following a courageous six year
battle with breast cancer. Luana was born in Bingham Canyon, Utah on April 12,
1924, the only daughter of Reynold and Malita Harris. She is survived by her
only brother, Paul Reynold Harris of St. George Utah. Following the death of
her mother when Luana was six years old, she was raised by her aunt in the
mining town of Ray, Arizona. There she graduated high school, worked as a
secretary to the Superintendent of Schools and met her husband, Dan Ringle, a
United States Marine on leave visiting family. They were married July 8, 1943.
Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. The wife of a
soldier, Luana lived in many foreign countries and diverse locations in the
United States, bearing a child in seven different locations in Japan, Germany
and the United States. She was a loyal and conscientious employee of J.C.
Penny for 20 years, where her organizational skills and hard work were
recognized and rewarded. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was
an integral part of Luana's life. Her quiet testimony resonated daily in her
strong example. She served faithfully throughout her life--as the wife of a
Bishop, Young Women's president in California and as Relief Society president
in Okinawa, Japan as well as many other assignments. In 1987 she and Dan
served a proselyting mission in Lubbock, Texas. As the wife of a soldier Luana
proudly served her country. She was a patriot. Her love of country was
apparent each national holiday as patriotic anthems emanated from her home and
the star and stripes waved from her porch. She actively served in the American
Legion, and as an election judge until 2004. Luana is survived by her husband,
Daniel Jerome Ringle and six of her seven children, David (Diane), Burley
Idaho; Debbie (Bruce) Barker, Cedar City, Utah; Lyn (Dewey) Allen, Providence,
Utah Don (Jodi) Louisville, Colorado De (Jordan) Funk, Alturas, California and
Doug (Lisa) Logan, Utah. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Daniel
J. Ringle II (Montana) who died in 1994. Her life was blessed with 28
grandchildren: David, Danny, Rebecca, John, Jim, Jeff, and Scott Ringle,
Angie, Valerie, Richard, Kara Barker, Jennifer, Stacey, Steven, John, and
Michael Allen, Benjamin, Ashley, Lindsey, and Austin Ringle, Kylie, Cory,
Michel, and Kenna Funk, Andrew, Chase, Zachary, and Mason Ringle and 10
great-grand children. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, May 12th
at the Lundstrom Park 3rd Ward Building located on 1600 E. 1280 N., Logan.
There will be a viewing Wed. May 11th from 6-8 p.m. at the Allen Hall
Mortuary, 34 E. Center Street, Logan, and prior to the services on Thurs. May
12th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Logan City
Cemetery. Friends may send condolences by going to www.allenmortuaries.net.
435-752-8426
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005.

Thompson, Arthur
Arthur Thompson "Far Far" Arthur Thompson, age 87, passed away at home on May
7, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born August 20, 1917 in LaGrange, Illinois,
he was the only son of Kristian Thompson and Anne Sofie Knudsen, both of whom
were Norwegian immigrants. Art had two older sisters, Clara and Elsie, and one
younger sister, Ruth. He graduated from the Lion's Township High School,
LaGrange, Illinois, in 1936. Art married Bergliot Paulsen of Salt Lake City,
September 14, 1940. They are the parents of six children. This September they
would have been married 65 years. In his youth, Art excelled in sports
including ice skating, running, and horse shoes. He worked as a golf
greens-keeper, caddy, and as a Packard Car Salesman. He first met his
bride-to-be, Berg, in 1936 when she visited her cousins, who also happened to
be his cousins, in LaGrange. Sparks ignited such that in 1940 Art drove his
Ford coupe convertible to Salt Lake City where, after a brief courtship, they
were married and settled. From 1940 to 1981, Art worked in the construction
business building schools, chapels, hospitals, commercial and government
buildings. Most of that time he worked for the Finn B. Paulsen Construction
Company, owned by his brothers-in-law Finn and Abel. He loved his trade and
never lacked work because of his honest, quality workmanship and positive
attitude. In 1950 he built his beautiful family home on the East bench and has
been generous with his skills helping friends and relatives build their homes.
His main interests in retirement have been family and golf. Art is survived by
his wife Bergliot, his children, Judy (Allen) Leigh, Gary (Diane) Thompson,
Chris Thompson, Heidi (Ross) Marchant, Tova (Timothy) Henry of Alaska, and
Rolf (Janeen) Thompson, 30 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. His
parents and two sisters, Clara and Ruth, have preceded him in death. Services
will be held Thursday, May 12 at 12 noon in the Foothill 3rd Ward Chapel,
(1794 So. Texas Street, 2405 East). Friends and family may call Wednesday from
6-8 p.m., at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, or at the
church on Thursday 10:30-11:30 a.m., prior to services. Interment Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/10/2005.

Tsujimoto, Satoye
Satoye Tsujimoto 1921 ~ 2005 Satoye Tsujimoto, age 83, passed away on May 5,
2005, from complications due to a stroke. Born on September 24, 1921, in Port
Blakeley, WA to Kaichi and Matsuno Kojima, she was the eldest of four children
raised on Bainbridge Island, WA. After settling in Salt Lake City and
completing business college, she married Floyd Tsujimoto on February 2, 1946.
For many years, she worked as a bookkeeper. She and Floyd raised four
children: Richard (Lynne Marsenich); Karen (William Lee); Janice (Steve
Miura); and David (Jennie Tyndall, fianc e). In addition to her children,
Satoye is survived by three siblings: Tatsuyoshi (Esther Yamada) of Seattle,
WA; Takiko (Mike Nakamura) of Salt Lake City; and Yuriko, of Renton, WA. She
had three grandchildren: Andrew Marsenich Tsujimoto; Carlin Tsujimoto Lee; and
Ryan Masato Satcher. Funeral Services will be held on May 14, 2005 at the
Japanese Church of Christ in Salt Lake at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held
Friday, May 13, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple and
at 9:30 a.m. preceding the services. Burial will be at the Salt Lake City
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Japanese Church of
Christ, 268 West First South, SLC, Ut 84101.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/9/2005 - 5/10/2005.

Wright Jr., William Henry "Bill"
William Henry Wright, Jr., (Bill) "Live Aloha" William Henry Wright, Jr.,
passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his children
and grandchildren on May 7, 2005, one day after his 75th birthday. Bill was
the oldest of two sons born to William H. Wright, Sr., and Anne Mae Driver
Wright Folkerson. He married Marilyn Foster on Jan. 11, 1951, in the Salt Lake
Temple. Together they raised a loving family of five children: Emily Willis
(Gary); William Gerald Wright (Suann); MaryLane Newman (Kirk); Rhonda Wright
Lindsay; and Jeffrey Alan Wright (Marti). They have 16 grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gerald. Bill served his country
honorably in the Army during the Korean conflict. He worked as a photoengraver
at DeBouzek Engraving Company and then the Newspaper Agency Corporation. Bill
loved to travel, take pictures, garden, visit his many friends, sit by the
pool and watch the kids swim and savored family parties. Bill was a model
father, grandfather and loyal friend, always generous and ready to be of
service to family, friends and neighbors. He always had a joke or funny story
to share with everyone. His testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was the
foundation of Bill's life. He served in many capacities in his ward including
the Boy Scouts, Sunday School teacher, Home Teacher, Elders Quorum Presidency,
High Priest Group Presidency and was Executive Secretary to three bishops.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the
East Mill Creek 16th Ward, 3408 S. Celeste Way (3120 E.). Friends and family
may visit Wednesday evening, May 11, 2005 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Holbrook
Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E., and from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the church prior to
services. Interment: Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 E. 7800 S.
Condolences may be sent to www.holbrookmortuary.com Thanks, Dad, for making
our lives so rich and teaching us in death to live life to the fullest. Aloha
Dad.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005.