OBITS: Deseret News 17 May 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Deseret News http://www.desnews.com Alexander, Carolyn LaVon Hebdon Carolyn LaVon Hebdon Alexander 1928 ~ 2005 LAYTON - Carolyn LaVon Hebdon Alexander passed away in her sleep in the morning hours of Saturday, May 14, 2005 at her home in Layton. She was the oldest daughter of James O. and Daisy Bauer Hebdon, born in Salt Lake City, December 23, 1928. She married Donald Ray Alexander in the Salt Lake Temple, May 8, 1950. They are the parents of three children, David R. (Mary) Alexander, Janet (LaDon) Anderson, and Gary J. (Jolyn) Alexander. Her family always had top priority in her life. She raised a family that enjoys being together, and she was always ready to be part of any family activity. She loved to spoil her grandchildren, and each was sure that they were her favorite. Hers was a legacy of unselfish service and kindness, and she was known to always include her family in everything she did. She was an active member of the Church of The Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served faithfully in many callings, including Primary teacher, Primary president, and a counselor in Relief Society presidencies. She was a woman of great faith, and taught by quiet example. She valued education, attended the University of Utah, and served as a PTA president. She was a Master Gardener, and was most happy when surrounded by nature. She loved all things beautiful, including music, art, and flowers. She is survived by her husband; three children; 13 grandchildren, Sheri (Joel) Stephens, Traci (Doug) Anderson, Judi (Mark) Crook, Kristi (Casey) Mecham, Tammi (Aron) Crosbie, Nanci Alexander, Vanessa (Jake) Uffens, Michael Anderson (serving in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mission), Joey Anderson, Alex Anderson, Jennifer Alexander, Darren Alexander, and Sarah Alexander; eight great-grandchildren; three pending great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeri Roos; two brothers, Douglas (Yvonne) Hebdon and Kent Hebdon; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Hebdon and JoAnn Judd; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law, Rudger and Ada Alexander; a stillborn son; a brother, Blaine Hebdon; two sisters, Bonnie White, Marilyn Bingham; and three brothers-in-law, Keith Roos, James Judd. and David White. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Country Oaks Ward, 2680 E. Cherry Lane, Layton. Friends and family may call Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful and Thursday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment, Lakeview Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Ames, Albert Eugene Albert Eugene Ames 1918 ~ 2005 Albert Eugene Ames, 87, passed away May 12, 2005 in Salt Lake City. He was born April 9, 1918 in Lego, Bannock County, Idaho to Hyrum Clark Ames and Hes-ter Saunders. He married Sylvia Mae Allen (Keitman) March 11, 1964 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Albert was a beloved father and an excellent friend. All who knew him came to appreciate his sense of humor, loyalty, and strong sense of community. He had a green thumb and took a lot of pleasure from tilling the soil and nurturing all things that grow. Albert served in the U.S. Army and was a member of VFW and DAV. Member of Loyal Order of Moose #259, Fellowship, Legion of Moose. Secretary of Moose Travel Bowling League for five years. President of Moose Travel Golfers for 16 years. Drove truck for Consolidated Freightways for 20 years. Daughters, Dorene Lund and Kathy Handy; sister, Thelma Walker; broth-er, Hyrum Ames; and one grandchild, Mark Lund, survive him. His wife, Sylvia Mae Ames, precedes him in death. Albert's dedication as a husband can serve as an example to us all. His friends, family, and especially his children will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005, 11 a.m. at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1700 East Sandy, Utah. Published in the Deseret News from 5/16/2005 - 5/18/2005. Anderson, Bpyd M. Boyd M. Anderson 1920 ~ 2005 COPPERTON - Boyd M. Anderson, 84, our beloved dad, grandpa, special friend, and brother, passed away May 15, 2005 in a Salt Lake hospital. He was born June 13, 1920 in Provo, Utah to Marion Lee and Hazel Agnes Miller Anderson. On March 1, 1946 Boyd married Irene Blundell. Irene preceded him in death in 1988. "My wife, Irene, presented me with two great children, Mike and Shawnie. They have blessed me with three granddaughters, who have added four great-grandsons to my inheritances. All these lovely people and their spouses have been great citizens and students. They have made me very proud and happy. They are beautiful people! We have always been a family and have had great times together. I have a great number of friends who treat me with kindness and respect. This alone has made me wealthy, as you don't need a lot of money if you have family and a lot of friends. For the last several years of my life, Palma has been my special friend and we have had a lot of good times together and I love her very much. I have always believed in getting involved in community services. I am proud of my services: I have been a member of the Bingham Firemen and the Utah State Firemens Association for 53 years; the Bingham Lions for 35 years; Bingham Boy Scout, five years; Bingham and West Jordan Little League Baseball, four years; Copperton Improvement District, 14 years; Bingham Activity Fund, 18 years; Copperton Emergency Response Team for five years. My wife, Irene, a graduate from West High and myself, a graduate from Jordan High, started the Bingham Booster Club in 1971. Irene worked in that club about 10 years. I drove school bus for 29 years in the Jordan School District and worked for Kennecott Copper to 35 years." Survivors, children, Shawnie and Jeff Swain, South Jordan, Michael and Cheryl Anderson, Riverton; grandchildren, Mindy and Jay Knight, Natalie and Kelsey Smith, Taylor Anderson; great-grandsons, Carson and Zachary Knight, Kale and Lincoln Smith; special friend, Palma Pearson; sisters and brother, Ruby Carter, Betty Despain, Robert Anderson, Nonie Shepherd. Boyd expressed his wish to be cremated. Graveside services for his cremains will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Midvale City Cemetery, 7500 South 450 West. A celebration of life with refreshments, will be held Friday, May 20, 2005 at 7 p.m. in the Copperton Lions Club, 1st East and Hillcrest Street in Copperton, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Bingham High School Alumni Association 2160 West 10400 South, South Jordan, Utah 84095. Goff Mortuary, funeral directors. Published in the Deseret News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Bevan, Anna Lenore Irving Anna Lenore Irving Bevan 1912 ~ 2005 Anna Lenore Irving Bevan, age 92, our dear mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away Monday May 16, 2005 of heart failure. She was born Sept 5, 1912 in West Jordan, Utah to Zina McRae Irving and Duncan Lafayette Irving. She grew up in Granger, Utah and was one of six children. She attended Granite and West High schools. She married Burdett Bevan Sept 24, 1938. She and Burdett made their home in Tooele where she worked hard to beautify the Bevan family home. Ann was an avid gardener and loved working in her yard with the flowers and vegetables that she shared with everyone. She was a cooperative weather observer with her husband, and son, Ned, for the National Weather Service for 46 years. Ann loved to bowl and was a member of several bowling leagues here in Tooele. In her youth she was an excellent softball player and played with her sisters on several teams in Salt Lake City. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved life and traveled many places around the country with her husband and their close friends, Beth and Fred Fonger. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Burdett; brothers, Irvor Irving, Wayne Irving, Bill Irving; and sister, Eloise (Jonnie) Zimmerman. She is survived by her sister, Lois Krause, Salt Lake City; son, Dick Bevan, Salt Lake City; son, Ned B. (Shauna) Bevan of Tooele; grandchildren, Sharol (Dan) Florence, Salt Lake City, Amanda Bevan, Ogden, Katie, Stephanie, and Patrick all of Tooele. She is also survived by a special niece Teddie Krause of Salt Lake City; sister-in-law, Ruby Irving of Bountiful; brother-in-law, Ross (Donna) Bevan of Salt Lake City; and many nieces and nephews who loved her. Graveside services will be held Wednesday May 18, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Tooele City Cemetery. Friends and family may call at Tate Mortuary Wednesday 9-10:30 a.m. prior to the service. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Bonza, Louis F. (Lou) Louis (Lou) F. Bonza 1917 ~ 2005 Lou Bonza, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away May 13, 2005 at his home in the Sugar House area of Salt Lake City. He was born in Woodside, Utah, in 1917 to Fred and Ambrosina Bonza. He graduated from Carbon High School in Price, Utah and went on to the University of Utah. He joined Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in 1941. That same year he married his first wife, Mary Elizabeth Beveridge of Price, Utah, and had two sons, Charles and Edward. Lou worked until retirement at Lockheed in the Skunk Works as a key contributing mechanical engineer for the high altitude aircraft designs of the U-2 and SR-71 spy planes used before the age of satellites. He retired to Salt Lake City near his favorite university, where he lived for the last 33 years. During this time, neighbors, friends and family appreciated his active work at fixing anything and everything. Many tried to stump him with a project and he was pleased that somehow he always figured it out. After his first wife, Mary, passed away, he was most fortunate to have a great lady named Gwen enter his life and they have been married for 16 years. Traveling together to France, South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia, they built a fine set of memories and adventures. Lou is survived by his wife, Gwen; two sisters, Adele Carlow of Price, Utah and Josephine Vieta of Salt Lake City; Chuck (wife Dale) and Ed his two sons; and three granddaughters, Wendy, Tami and Nicole. Always looking forward, friend to all, and always eager to help are just a few phrases that characterize what people remember and say about Lou. We celebrate his life and will miss him dearly. Services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel, 2350 E. 1300 So., where family and friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to services. Published in the Deseret News from 5/15/2005 - 5/17/2005. Britsch, JoAnn Murphy JoAnn Murphy Britsch 1/23/40 ~ 5/14/05 Completing a life of love and service for her family, church, students, neighbors, and friends, Jo Ann Murphy Britsch died at her home in Orem, May 14, 2005, of causes resulting from a fall while traveling in Eastern Europe. Jo Ann was born January 23, 1940, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Lee and Louise Murphy. Her early years were spent in Archer and Moreland, Idaho, but her family moved to Idaho Falls while she was in elementary school. While in high school she participated in Girls State and many drama productions. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1958, having received a scholarship to Brigham Young University. During her years at BYU she was active in student government and the Val Norn social unit. While in her senior year at BYU she met and married R. Lanier (Lanny) Britsch December 18, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of four sons and two daughters. She graduated in May 1963, and taught English at Provo High School and Freshman English at BYU. In August 1964 she received her M.S. degree in English and Education. For the next two years she taught English at Claremont High School in Claremont, California, while her husband pursued doctoral studies. From early childhood Jo Ann was an avid reader, almost consuming books day by day. Over the years she taught English composition part time at BYU and for two years as a full-time faculty member she taught an array of English subjects at BYU-Hawaii. Jo Ann always held one position or another in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Teaching was her favorite calling, but she also presided in various auxiliaries of the Church. From 1993 to 2001, she served on the Materials Evaluation Committee-the Correlation Committee-of the Church. During 2002-2003, she and Lanny served in the Honolulu Hawaii Mission with assignments at BYU-Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center. While there she served as an ordinance worker in the Laie Hawaii Temple. At the time of her passing she served as Gospel Essentials teacher in her Orem ward. Jo Ann loved art, especially water color painting. But she was a better critic and coach than artist and had wonderful taste in interior design. She passionately loved travel, eventually visiting 46 nations. That which is beautiful touched her most. A neighbor said of her, "She was always so thoughtful, kind, attentive, supportive, artistic, understanding, sympathetic, loyal, intelligent, wise and fun. She seemed to have no ego problems and was one of the most highly evolved people I've been blessed to associate with in my life." Jo Ann is survived be her husband, Lanny, of Orem; children, Carl (Jo-Lynne) of Houston, Texas, Catherine (David) Frantz of Charlottesville, Virginia, Curtis (Julie) of Pleasant Grove, Sheri of Honolulu, Hawaii, Randall (Rebecca) of Provo, and James ( Brittany) of Chadron, Nebraska; 15 grandchildren; and a brother, Donald (Rebecca) Murphy of Idaho Falls. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Sharon Stake Center, 750 South 800 East, Orem. Friends may call Wednesday 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 chapel. Interment in East Lawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Burrup, Hall C. Hall C Burrup 1945 ~ 2005 Hall C. Burrup, 59, well loved father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend "broke on through to the other side" Wednesday, May 11, 2005. He was born May 12, 1945 in Malad, Idaho to Holt Burrup and Vera Mae Criddle Burrup. He married Connie Stowe January 7, 1972. The marriage was later solemnized April 11, 1973 Salt Lake Temple. He was a proud and interested father to three sons and two daughters. He attended schools in Downey and Caldwell, Idaho graduating from Brigham Young University with a bachelor's degree in economics. Member of the LDS Church, serving as bishop's counselor in Salt Lake Park Stake. Physically active and strong, Hall competed and completed five Marathon runs and numerous 10K races. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines Re-serve. A seeker of knowledge with rare keen intelligence, he avidly pursued understanding and competence in the areas of Philosophy, Religion, and Social Justice. He loved sunshine and used every opportunity to spend time outside enjoying God's handiwork. For many years he made weekly trips to Causey Reservoir to canoe and cliff jump with his kids. He's worked for many years as a route salesman for Wonder Bread. He was a member of the Teamster's Union and an active Democrat. As a father, he enjoyed his children, loving them with his whole heart and always striving to support them socially and financially. Hall was blessed with a unique personal perspective, a wide variety of spiritual gifts, a very tender heart, wisdom and a great sense of humor. He was a fair-minded person, who would not intentionally harm another soul. He loved his children more than his life. He honored and revered his mother. His life path led him down a road fraught with challenge and pain. Friends and family left behind are grateful that Hall can finally rest and experience the peace he sought for so long. His survivors include his beloved mother, Vera Evans; brother, Lyle Burrup; three sisters, Crystal Young, Lois Brown, Karma Merzlock; five children, Joel (Brenda), Joshua (Ileana), Jaymie (Don) Christensen, Jennifer, Jesse; and former wife, Connie Wall. As Papa, he will be greatly missed by grandchildren, Serenity, Benjamin, Baby Josh Burrup, and Skylar Christensen. Services will be held Wednesday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in the West Jordan River Fourth Ward chapel, located 1380 W. and 6785 S. There will be family visitation for an hour prior to the service Wednesday. Interment will be at the Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 S. Redwood Road, Bluffdale, following the service. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Crawford, Sandra Gibson Sandra Gibson Crawford 1941 ~ 2005 Our mother, Sandra Gibson Crawford, 63, passed away May 15, 2005, of colon cancer. Her life was lived for her children and grandchildren, so she tried for two 1/2 years to treat the cancer and fought tenaciously to spend even one more day with them. Many of her family were at her bedside as she passed away including her three children, JoDean "Jodi" (Kelly), Kristina, and David (Rachelle). Mom was born August 12, 1941 to Raymon Hunter and Beatrice Tomlinson Gibson. She grew up in Carbon County, the youngest of four children. Her sister Ardyth Rae (Paul) Turner; and her two brothers, David Kent (Lila) Gibson and Courtland Tomlinson (Cathy Tanges) Gibson, survive her. Mom married Lee Raymond Crawford Jr.; but they later divorced. She faithfully raised her children on her own, sacrificing everything but her love and devotion to them. The joy and purpose of her life was her 11 grandchildren, Cassandra, Tiffani, Cameron, Quinn, Zachary, Jordan, Sierra, Brandon, Gibson, Kaitlin, and Meagan. She loved to spoil them. Many nieces and nephews whom she loved and greatly cared about also survive her. Her granddaughter, Meagan, preceded her in death. Mom retired after 40 years of service at the "phone company." She was always generous, giving and empathetic, so she easily made many good friends there who continued to check on her frequently throughout her illness. Mom was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had a great testimony of the power of prayer. Thanks to her home teacher and visiting teacher for loving her with great charity. Many thanks to all the caregivers who helped in her care these past years so that she could stay at home. Special thanks to Utah Cancer Specialists staff, Dr. DiFiore, and especially Rosemary, for their compassion and support to Mom and also to her family and for letting her maintain her hope. Mom requested only graveside services. They will be at Heber City Cemetery, 700 North 600 East, Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers we request donations be made in her name to Utah Healthy Living Foundation, Attn: Colon Cancer Screening, 4252 S. Highland Dr. Suite 200, SLC, UT 84124 Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Ellsworth, Wilford Kenton Wilford Kenton Ellsworth 1920 ~ 2005 Wilford Kenton Ellsworth, 84, died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. He was born October 2, 1920, to Wilford James and Cloketa Pickering Ellsworth, in Payson, Utah. He married Louise Webb of Payson, Utah, on January 26,1946 at Las Vegas, Nevada. They are the parents of two sons, Kaye Webb Ellsworth and Brad William Ellsworth. He was educated in Payson schools and graduated from Payson High School. He served his country during World War II, serving in General George Patton's Third Army Corps of Engineers. He served in nine campaigns from Africa through Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Ken was a hard worker. He was a master builder, having worked on many of the large hotels in Las Vegas, where he and his wife lived for 53 years. He recently returned to live in Lehi, Utah. He lived life to its fullest. He had a keen sense of humor and a love of life. In his early years he loved to fish and hunt. He was nearly taken from us in 1990 when an aneurysm burst on his aorta. He had failing health since, but he had great determination to live. He was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints He is survived by Louise, his wife of 59 years; his sons, Kaye Ellsworth and Brad (Lynette) Ellsworth; nine grandchildren and three great-grand-children; two sisters, Evelyn (Curtis) Page, Payson and Deanna (Gary) Stokes of North Ogden. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Howard Ellsworth and a sister, Verdene Page Wilson. Funeral Services will be held Wed., May 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah where friends and family may call Tues. evening from 6-7:30 p.m. or Wed., one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery with military rites accorded by the American Legion, Dist. #4. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com. Published in the Deseret News from 5/15/2005 - 5/17/2005. Fivas, Edmund A. Edmund A. Fivas 1916 ~ 2005 Edmund A. Fivas, age 88, passed away May 14, following a lengthy illness. He has joined his wife, Gladys, of more than 50 years. He was born October 9, 1916 in Salt Lake City to Peter George and Emma Clara Widmark Fivas. He married Gladys Fivas January 1, 1939. Edmund retired from Kennecott Copper Corp. after more than 30 years of service. He is survived by his sister, Clara Gandy; sons, Edmund L. (Barbara) Fivas and Ronald E. (Banita) Fivas; daughters, Jewel L. Fivas, Joan S. Smith, and Lynda Fivas; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and dogs, Star and Sad. Preceded in death by his wife, Gladys P. Fivas; brothers, George Peter, Romeo Jerry, John Roland, Raymond Artimus, Minelos Stanley and Conrad Valentine. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 19, 2005 in the Lake Hills Memorial Mortuary at 2 p.m. with a viewing one hour prior to the service, a night viewing will be held at the Mortuary Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Edmund's name to the American Heart Association, Humane Society, or the American Cancer Society. Published in the Deseret News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. LaPoint, Justin Elliott Justin Elliott LaPoint 1973 ~ 2005 Justin LaPoint our beloved father, son, brother, and friend passed away in his sleep Saturday May 14, 2005. Justin was born December 4, 1973 in Denver, Colorado to Judith Ann and Thomas John LaPoint. Justin was a truly great friend and had the ability to find something special in everyone. He was extremely smart, funny, charismatic, witty, and caring. Everyone he associated with is better for having him in their life. His family and friends will miss him very much and will always have a special place in their hearts for him. He is survived by his two daughters, Isabella LaPoint (4), Nadja LaPoint (2); parents, Judith Ann LaPoint, and Tom and Lynette LaPoint; grandparents, Dorothy Murray, Joan Butcher, and Lyle and Lora Martinsen; five brothers and sisters, Gabe LaPoint (Kelle), Jessica Harris (Rich), Justin "Jay" LaPoint (Lisa), Star LaPoint, and Karli LaPoint; many extended family members, friends; and his loyal dog and best friend, Jasmine. Thank you for the joy you brought into our lives, Justin. Until we meet again, we will never forget your kindness and smile. We love you and will miss you very much. May you rest in peace. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 19, 2005, 11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy (10600 S). Where friends and family gather Wednesday May 18, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment Murray City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Marshall, Cleo G. "Daisy" Cleo G. Marshall "Daisy" On October 31, 1922 grandma said, "I was not born, I came in on a broom." And the world has not been the same since. Along with her husband, Mel, they traveled the world for the past 35 years. On May 16, 2005 grandma chose to continue her journey in the great beyond. Let's hope they have music to dance to there. She married Allen K Bodtcher in 1938, who died in World War II. Subsequently she married Melvin J. Marshall September 27, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple August 13, 1997. Survived by her husband, Mel; sons, Allen, Ronald (Nancy), Terry (Shirley), and John. She was the third of nine children and daughter of James Wilks and Roselda Edwards Hofheins. She has 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren (so far). We express gratitude for the hours of service to Woodlands Park Care Center and Superior Hospice Service. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005, 1 p.m. at the Millcreek 2nd Ward, 4220 S. Jeanine Dr. (400 E.). Friends may call Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St. and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Nielsen, Louise Carlisle Louise Carlisle Nielsen 1908 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, Louise Carlisle Nielsen, age 96, passed away May 12, 2005 in Orem, Utah. She was born September 12, 1908 in Millcreek, Utah the fifth child of Joseph Alma (Talt) and Mary Elizabeth Carn Carlisle. She married John (Jack) Nielsen November 7, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple June 29, 1937. Mother was raised in Millcreek, but left the shelter of the mountains to marry her sweetheart in Pennsylvania during the peak of the depression. They lived in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, PA, Baltimore and Hagerstown, MD, and Alhambra, CA as they moved about the country with dad's employment with Westinghouse. They returned to Utah in 1950 and lived for some 46 years on Connor Street in the Garden Heights area of Salt Lake. In 1996 mom and dad sold the family home and moved to Cove Point Retirement Center in Provo. They lived there until dad's death November 16, 1997. Mother continued to live at Cove Point until December 2004 when she moved to Beehive Homes on 800 East in Orem. The family is grateful to the staff at Cove Point and Beehive Homes, who looked after her over the years. Mother was an active member of the LDS Church her entire life and faithfully fulfilled many callings, including ward Relief Society president and served in the Primary more than 20 years teaching many girls how to crochet. She made many beautiful handicraft items which she freely shared with family and friends. She will be fondly remembered for all of the receiving blankets her grandchildren and great-grandchildren received over the years. Mother is survived by one son and three daughters, J. Boyd (Candace) Nielsen, Lehi, Glennae (Don) Fielden, Salt Lake City, Nanette (Merrill) Beckstead, Orem, and Marva Blalock, Taylorsville. She has 25 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Richard M. Carlisle, Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by her husband; one grandson, Jeffrey J. Beckstead; one brother, Raymond; and five sisters, Rhea Breeze, Almeda Carlisle, Thelma Hill, Alice Todd, and Mary Fuller. At our mother's request, no funeral services will be held, but family and friends may visit Thursday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East. Graveside services will be held 3:30 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Pearson, John Thomas John Thomas Pearson "Our Beloved John" John Thomas Pearson, age 24, passed away May 15, 2005 in American Fork, Utah. Born October 20, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah son of Stuart Lane and Sheryl Lynn Hodges Pearson. He was a Recreational Therapist and worked for Heritage Care Center in American Fork and for Berkley Manor in Denver, Colorado. To know him was to love him. He had a love and compassion for people that was Christ like. He will be greatly missed. He had a love of knowledge and many diverse interests. Survived by wife, Samantha Engman Pearson; stepdaughter, PresLeigh; parents; grandparents, Elva Pearson, and Don and Betty Hodges; brother, Joseph Stuart; sister, Julia Monique; two cute nephews, Brock and Isaac. Preceded in death by grandfather, David G. Pearson; brothers, Christopher, Nathan, Joshua, and Jacob. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. at the Taylorsville Park Ward, 1555 West Lovely Road (5095 S.). A viewing will be held Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Thursday at the church, 1-1:45 p.m. Interment, Taylorsville Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Guest Book Flowers Charities Rich, Hal Hardy Hal Hardy Rich 12/27/1921~5/15/2005 Born in Salt Lake City to Ben C. Rich and Thethe Ina Hardy. Married Shir-ley Evelyn Tourssen. Survived by three children, Alfred (Maria), Frances (Whitney), Coulson (Valerie); grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Hal was an incredibly caring, loving and fun character. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Richfield, Charles Richard Jensen Charles Richard Jensen Richfield, Utah Charles Richard Jensen, 81, of Richfield, Utah passed away May 15, 2005, at his home in Richfield. He was born July 30, 1923, in Richfield, Utah to Daniel Rasmus and Esther Elizabeth Swindle Jensen. He married Loretta Lamprecht May 3, 1946 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple Feb. 16, 1955. Richard fought in the "Battle of the Bulge" in World War II. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in the Indian Branch for 12 years. He was involved in the Richfield City Police Department, State Tax Commission, B.L.M. and B.I.A. and secretary of the Utah Horse Racing association. He enjoyed shoeing horses and training thoroughbred horses. He is survived by his wife, Loretta, Richfield; children, George Danny (Norma) Jensen, American Fork, Pat (Larry) Rappleye, Salem, Lee Jensen, Monroe, Ann (Dennis) Muir, Grantsville, Inez (Keith) Toone, Tooele, Torri (Rex) Bagley, Sigurd, and Mark (Diana) Jensen, Richfield; 40 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Donna (Glen) Sheffield, Salt Lake, Norris (Elva) Jensen, Monroe, Fred (Mary) Jensen, Sandy, Ann (Bill) Roberts, Elko, NV. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dean, Reed, and Groo; granddaughter, Michelle; and a special friend, Evan Bown. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Richfield LDS 11th Ward chapel. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and at the ward chapel Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery with military rites by the V.F.W. Sevier Post #5050. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Gunnison. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Seely, Leith M. Leith M. Seely 1919 ~ 2005 Leith M. Seely, passed away May 14, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born October 9, 1919 in Castledale, Utah the son of Levi Earl and Willmertha Moore Seely. Married Verna Beth Christensen April 1, 1950 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death January 26, 2002. Leith was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in many capacities. He and Verna served a building mission for the church in Cambridge, England. He was a veteran for the U.S. Air Force having served honorably during World War II. Survivors, daughters, Barbara Seely and JoAnn Lopez; grandchildren, Erinn (Shannon) Sorge, Jason Sorge, Jeffon Seely, Alyse (Denver) Dillon, and Justina Lopez; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Mia, and Jaimon Sorge, Genesis Dillon; brother, Elvin (Edna) Seely. Also preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Funeral services Thursday, May 19, 2005, 1 p.m., East Millcreek 15th Ward, 3750 So., Hillside Lane, Salt Lake City. Friends and family may call Wednesday at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So. in Sandy from 6-8 p.m. and also Thursday at the ward one hour prior to the services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Soter, John John Soter 4/4/14 ~ 5/14/05 John Soter passed away May 14, 2005, at the age of 91, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born April 4, 1914 in Evethrai-thevone (Krekoukion) Greece to Nick Soter and Estelle Drososs. John came to the United States in 1931 with his brother, Tom Soter. He worked for the Standard Motor Company in Price, Utah. In 1942 he was drafted in the United States Army serving World War II in Germany and France. Honorably discharged from the Army in 1945, he later married Helen Arkoudas in 1946 in the Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City. John owned and operated Delmar Lounge for 29 years. Prior to owning his own business he worked for the Utah State Liquor Commission for several years. A member of American Legion, International Footprinters Association, Moose Lodge and was a special Deputy Sheriff in Salt Lake County under Sheriff Pete Hayward. Preceded in death by his two brothers, George and Tom; niece, Stell Ure; and wife, Helen Soter. Survived by children, Estelle Smith, Tina Soter, Nick (Karen) Soter; four grandchildren, Nicole (Dave) Daman, Parrish (Jenifer) Smith, John and Brittany Soter; and niece, Kathy (Jerry) Smith, and many other nieces and nephews Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Wed-nesday, May 18, at the Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 5335 South Highland Dr. Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Interment will follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005. Stahle, Nora Atkinson Nora Atkinson Stahle 1916 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Nora A. Stahle, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away May 13, 2005 at the age of 88. She was born September 1, 1916 in West Bountiful, Utah to Charles William and Elizabeth Garrett Atkinson. She married Keith L. Stahle November 24, 1941 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She attended Davis County Schools and graduated from Davis High School. Mother had a deep love for her family and was always there to encourage and comfort each one. Her many friends were greatly blessed by their association with her. Mother's home and gardens brought her great joy and comfort, and those who visited were always warmly received. She loved to read, keep up on current events, and appreciated good music. Crocheting, knitting, cooking, and playing the piano were some of the activities she also loved. She created beautiful handiwork pieces, of which many relatives and friends were the recipients. During the course of her life, Nora was a devoted and loving caregiver, having attended to her mother, sister, husband's parents, and especially her husband, Keith, in the last years of their lives. She was an active member of the LDS Church in the Bountiful First Ward. Mother had a strong testimony of the gospel and its truthfulness. She was faithful in her church callings and served unselfishly for 12 years in her ward and stake Relief Society Presidencies. Nora is survived by her sister, Barbara (Scott) Rice; daughter, Alice (Craig) Johnson, and their children, Walt, Wendy, Tracy and Heidi Beth; daughter, Mary (John) Hepworth, and their children, Kim, Heidi, Christopher, Michael and Jeffrey; daughter-in-law, Sharon W. Stahle, and her children, Susan, Phillip, Paul and Allison; and 22 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith; son, Richard; parents; brother; and three of her sisters. The family wishes to express their deepest thanks to her devoted and loving caregivers, Sherry Heap, Connie Smith, and Pam Hull, who attended to mother during her extended illness related to a stroke. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2005, 2 p.m. at the Bountiful Tabernacle, 51 S. Main Street, Bountiful. Friends and relatives may call from 12:30-1:45 p.m. prior to services at the church. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. Funeral directors, Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary. Online guest book and condolences at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 5/15/2005 - 5/17/2005. Thorpe, Michael Robert Michael Robert Thorpe 4/16/1958 ~ 5/14/2005 In loving memory of Michael Robert Thorpe, born April 16, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the son of Ronald and Sherrie Gritton Thorpe. He attended Jordan High School and Dixie College where he won numerous awards for his theatrical achievements. Mike was an Elder in the LDS Church. He served as a police officer more than 14 years in both South Salt Lake and Park City Departments. Over the years he has received many awards and commendations in the service of the people of Utah. He was also a member of the Blue Knights. Mike loved the open road and motorcycles brought him the adventure that was such a necessary part of his life. He married Janet Palmer in 1981 and they have a daughter, Heather Lissa. They were later divorced. He married Cecelia Chacon in 1997 and they have a son, Michael Robert Jr. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia; father, Ronald Allan; mother, Sherrie; his children, Heather Lissa and Michael Robert Jr.; siblings, Anne Marie Terry and David Earl Thorpe. Michael had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. To know him was to love him. Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr, Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services. Funeral service will be 12 noon Thurs. May 19, 2005, Union Fort Sixth Ward, 6710 South 1300 East. Published in the Deseret News from 5/17/2005 - 5/18/2005. Wessman, Hope Elisabeth Hope Elisabeth Wessman Will Be Missed Hope Elisabeth Wessman was born May 14, 2005. Prior to her birth, Hope was diagnosed with the chromosomal disorder Trisomy 18. We knew that her time with us would be limited and felt so blessed to spend a day with her. She is a beautiful little girl with lots of dark hair. We are grateful for the memories created with her and look forward to being reunited as an eternal family. Hope is loved dearly by her parents, Michael and Marinda Wessman of Murray; and her grandparents, David and Kaye Wessman of Idaho Falls, and Patrick and Adele Casaday of Sandy. She is also adored by great-grandparents, Beverly Wessman, Mary and Frank Salisbury, David and Nancy Robinson, Leo and Leola Nielsen, Ray and Ellen Casaday, Marva and Tom Manuel; and aunts and uncles, Tim and Katie, Rebekah, Lara, Tami and Kevin, Stephanie, Brian, Kaley; along with her cousins, Brooklyn and Isaac. Hope's great-grandpa, John Wessman preceded her in death. A funeral will be held Wednesday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. at the Murray 3rd Ward (160 East 4600 South). Friends and family are invited to a viewing at the church one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we invite friends to visit www.zars.com/hope for links to charitable donation ideas and service opportunities. Funeral services are under the direction of Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News on 5/17/2005.