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Bennion, Samuel Horne
Samuel Horne Bennion 1914 ~ 2005 IDAHO FALLS, ID - Samuel Horne Bennion, 90,
of Idaho Falls, died May 18, 2005 at the Idaho Falls Health and Rehabilitation
Center. He was born December 18, 1914 in Taylorsville, Utah to Samuel Thomas
Bennion and Lorilla Horne Bennion, the third son in a family of seven
children. Sam graduated from LDS High School in Salt Lake City. He attended
the University of Utah where he was an active member of Sigma Chi fraternity.
He lived in Idaho Falls since 1943 and was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. The highly successful Idaho businessman built a
small gas station business in Logan, Utah into a multi-state, multi-million
dollar oil and gas operation, the Idaho Falls-based V-1 Oil Co. While at the
University of Utah, Sam was a successful athlete and served as captain of the
track team. The habits he learned as a quarter-miler, taking stock of the
competition, getting a strong start, and running hard, served him well in the
business world. Starting, while still at the U of U in 1937, with one Blue
Bell gasoline station in Logan, Utah Sam took off running and did not look
back. He saw Depression-era America as a nation about to have a romance with
the gasoline engine. Events proved him right. During gas-hungry World War II,
Bennion concentrated his retailing efforts in Idaho Falls and began hauling
gas from Western refineries to high-demand markets. When the war ended, he
worked seven days a week to build his empire into nine stations and nine
tanker trucks. Blue Bell became V-1 Oil, and its now-familiar rocket logo took
off. The red and yellow signs of the company reputed to sell "better gas for
less" quickly spread across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and
Wyoming. To spend more time with his family, in the early 1950s the
39-year-old Bennion "retired" to a real estate business in California. But
three weeks later, he changed his mind. He returned to his oil business in
Idaho and vowed never to retire again. Sam was president of the Idaho Falls
Kiwanis Club, a Democratic candidate to the Idaho State Senate in 1960, two
term chairman of the Salt Lake City branch of the Federal Reserve Bank,
vice-president of the National Trucking Association, a member of the Idaho
Falls Elks #1087 and a member of The Sociables of Idaho Falls. His
philanthropy affected diverse groups. One of his gifts to ISU is also a gift
to the city of Idaho Falls. A 1996 donation of $200,000 enabled ISU to
purchase a 10.4-acre site allowing the Samuel H. Bennion Student Union
Building to be constructed adjacent to the ISU/University of Idaho Center for
Higher Education. The facility serves the more than 2,000 students who attend
classes in Idaho Falls. Sam's affiliation with ISU dates back to 1952, the
year he first sponsored the University's athletic awards banquet. On May 5,
ISU celebrated its 53rd Annual Sam Bennion Athletic Awards Banquet. But his
support to ISU extends far beyond its athletic program. He gifted and pledged
in excess of $3.5 million to numerous University programs. He also purchased
the construction permit for KISU television, ISU's public television channel,
and subsequently donated it to ISU. He also donated to ISU athletics
scholarships in memory of his deceased grandson, Matthew. ISU conferred the
honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Sam during the 1998 Commencement ceremonies.
Sam also generously gifted the Boy Scouts of America, Teton Peaks Council, in
Idaho Falls. He enjoyed sports of all kinds and was an avid fly-fisherman. He
loved to travel and took great pleasure in piloting his private plane on many
of his trips. A scholarship will be endowed at ISU in Bennion's honor. Gifts
may be sent to the ISU Alumni Association, Campus Box 8033, Pocatello, ID
83209. For additional information, contact Graham Garner at (208) 282-3755
Bennion is survived by six children, Sandra Truex (Roland) of Palm Springs,
CA, Samuel Price Bennion (Ilene) of Boise, ID, Kristie Bennion of Horse Creek,
WY, Mark Bennion (Anne) of Thayne, WY, Julie Mertlich (Ross) of Roy, UT, and
Patti Eaton (W. Brent) of Boise, ID; 23 grandchildren; and 23
great-grandchildren; and one brother, Dr. Jerald H. Bennion of Salt Lake City,
UT. He was predeceased by wives, Shirley Price, Faye Elizabeth Judd, and
Adriana Paris; one daughter, Shirley Ann Bennion; and two grandsons, Matthew
Bennion and Kelly Bennion. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the
Samuel Horne Bennion Student Union building at the ISU/ University of Idaho
Center for Higher Education in Idaho Falls. Family and friends may call
Saturday morning from 9-9:45 a.m. There will be a viewing from 7-8:45 p.m.
Friday in the Bennion Student Union Building. Burial will be in Grant-Central
Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family wishes to thank
the physicians and staff of Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for the
excellent level of care provided to Sam while he was a patient there.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Butterfield, Donald Wayne
Donald Wayne Butterfield 1955 ~ 2005 Donald Wayne Butterfield, passed away May
18, 2005. Born to Richard and Barbara Butter-field (deceased) July 15, 1955 in
Salt Lake City, one of seven children. He married Debbi Powers in 1981 and
together had two children, Richard and Rochelle. He worked for Interstate
Brick more than 25 years. Funeral services Monday, May 23rd, 10 a.m. at Larkin
Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So, in Sandy where friends and family
may call on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and also Monday one hour prior to the
services.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Caldwell, Theresa Kiesecker "Pat"
Theresa "Pat" Kiesecker Caldwell 1916 ~ 2005 Pat Caldwell of Victorville went
home to be with her Lord May 18, 2005, just one day short of her 89th
birthday. She died peacefully in her sleep at Apple Valley Christian Care
Center. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Merlin Caldwell and Frank
Kicsecker. Pat Caldwell, whose birth name was Theresa Estella Sutton, was born
May 19, 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the only daughter of William J.
Sutton and Estella Bacon Sutton. She lived in Salt Lake City, Utah for her
first 22 years. In 1937, Theresa Sutton and her mother visited cousins in
Colton, California, who introduced them to Merlin S. Caldwell. Pat and Merlin
fell in love and were married January 15, 1938, in Colton, California. Their
first son, Terry, was born in November, 1938. Pat was a member of the Railto
order of the Eastern Star Chapter #211 for 50 years. During World War II, Pat
was employed at the Norton Army Depot in San Bernardino and later at the
Department of Motor Vehicles in Colton. Pat and Merlin welcomed their second
son, Dennis, in September 1946. In 1952, Pat and Merlin moved to Barstow,
California, where Pat continued to work for the Department of Motor Vehicles
and the Dee Motor Company. In 1962, Pat and Merlin moved to Victorville where
they resided until Merlin's death in 1971. Pat worked for CONTEL in
Victorville unti11978. In 1978, Pat married longtime family friend, Dr. Frank
Kiesecker, and moved to Lower Lake, California, where she resided until
Frank's death in 2002. In May 2003, Pat returned to Victorville, California
and was until recently a resident at the Sterling Inn. Pat Caldwell is
survived by her sons, Terry E. Caldwell of VictorvilIe and Dennis W. CaldweIl
of Sacramento; and daughters-in-law, Patricia "Charley" CaIdwell and Vicki
Caldwell. Pat has six grandchildren, Leon Caldwell of Fresno, California,
Carrie Caldwell Bershee of Crestline, California, Christina Caldwell of
Victorville, California, Matthew Caldwell, Zachary Caldwell, and Tara
Caldwell, all of Sacramento, California. Pat has two great-grandchildren, Carl
and Christina Caldwell of Taft, California. Pat's only sibling, her brother,
George H. "Uncle Brig" Curl, lives in Murray, Utah. Services were held in
Victorville, CA, Saturday May 21, 2005. Graveside followed at Montecito
Memorial Park in Loma Linda. Victor Valley Mortuary is in charge of all
arrangements.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Fawson, Lindsey Rae
Lindsey Rae Fawson (Linz) (Poopers) Lindsey died tragically at the age of 22
Monday, May 16, 2005 following a senseless act of violence. She was born
Friday, August 27, 1982 in Salt Lake City. In the short years she spent on
this earth she has accomplished a great deal. She gave life to two precious
and darling spirits that will carry her love and memory throughout their
lives. She was an accomplished saxophone player through her school years.
Lindsey possessed a great love for animals. She loved to care for them, no
matter the species, she had to have one or two or three (No More!!!). If we
didn't know her better you'd think she was related to Noah of Biblical times,
and would have thought her home was the Ark. She had a gift with animals, she
even taught her dog, "Athena" to skate board. Lindsey loved to snowboard with
her family, and persuaded her younger sister, Chelsea, to change venues from
snow skiing to snowboarding after Chelsea's father outfitted her with skis.
Chelsea's father was not happy. Lindsey has touched many hearts and now that
she is gone the emptiness we feel without her will need to be filled with what
she has left behind. Lindsey leaves us with many special memories and her life
she has shared with us is invaluable and irreplaceable. Her special spirit
will now be able to be shared with others that did not know her up in heaven.
When you look at her picture it is apparent the genuineness of her person and
of her spirit. Her smile along with the sparkle of her eyes showed us the kind
of person she was. When she was a little girl, she had freckles all over her
face, and her mother told her that these were angel kisses. The angels did
bless her with a gift, and that gift she truly shared with all of us whether
she knew it or not. She possessed a heart of gold. She truly cared how other
people felt, and offered her help selflessly on many occasions. What may have
been reported may not have been the actual case. She was a loving, caring
person and the memories of our precious Lindsey will live on in every one who
has been a part of her life. She is survived by her two sons, Terrance Alyjah
and Thomas Izayah Fawson; father, Brent R. Fawson; mother, Tessie Lee (Robert)
Seneca; grandparents, George and Arlene Fawson; nephews, Taylor Joseph and
Curtis James Loftus, Cannon Austin and Kaiden William Fawson; sisters, Stacey
Joy Fawson, Nichole L. (Joseph) Loftus; step-sisters and brother, Natalie,
Chelsea and Wayne Seneca. Lindsey is preceded in death by grandparents,
Kenneth W. and Eura J. Shields; and an aunt, Betty J. Densley Tribute services
will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley,
1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy, (10600 So.) where family and friends may visit
Monday from 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial.
To assist with the children's future a trust fund has been established at any
Zion's Bank branch in Lindsey's name.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Griffiths, Suzanne Tucker
Suzanne Tucker Griffiths 1947 ~ 2005 KAYSVILLE - Suzanne Tucker Griffiths, our
beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, Suzanne
Tucker Griffiths, age 58, passed away May 19, 2005 in Kaysville, Utah after a
brave and determined battle with colon cancer. She was born May 7, 1947 in
Salt Lake City, Utah the third child of Cleon D. and Betty Jensen Tucker. She
lived in many different parts of Utah including Bountiful, Hyrum, and
Kaysville. She graduated from Skyview High School in the first graduating
class. She married Brent H. Griffiths May 20, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple.
Suzanne loved serving others and being with her family. She enjoyed cooking,
reading, and traveling with her husband and family. Some of her favorite
places included Hawaii and the family cabin in Wyoming. She made the best hand
dipped chocolates with her mother and she made any family party an event. She
was a wonderful, caring wife and mother and a super grandmother. She was
always concerned about her family and she loved them all very much. As a
faithful, lifelong member of the LDS Church she served in various callings
including Relief Society president, Young Women's president and Primary
president. She also served for many years as a docent at the Church Museum of
History and Art where she was able to share her love of art and the gospel
with others. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Brent; four children, Julie
(Alan) Clark, Alan (Heidi) Griffiths, Brian (Renee) Griffiths, Carrie
Griffiths; and her 10 grandchildren, Jordan, McKenna, Tyson, Zachary, Alexa,
Ry-an, Tyler, Justin, Brianne, and Allison. She is also survived by her
parents, in-laws, four brothers, and one sister. She was preceded in death by
her brother, and grandparents. We will miss you, Suzie. "Can you smell the
ginger?" Funeral services will be Monday, May 23, 2005, 11 a.m. at the
Kaysville Crestwood Chapel, 1039 E. Crestwood Road. Friends and family may
call Sunday 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road
and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City
Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Lear, Col. Frank Lester
Colonel (Ret.) Frank Lester Lear 10/12/1914~5/16/2005 Co1. Frank Lester Lear,
U.S. Army (ret). passed away peacefully to join his impatient wife, Dorothy,
Monday, May 16,2005. Frank was born, the youngest child of James William and
Eva Noble Lear, in LeMoille, nestled in the foothills of the Ruby Mountains of
Nevada, October 12, 1914. This past October, Granddad, along with his sons and
grandsons, visited his childhood home for his last time. Frank attended and
graduated from Utah State University with an accounting degree and MPA at the
University of Minnesota. At Utah State he affiliated with the Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity, and, while there, he met Dorothy Pond. They were married in the
Logan Temple Sept. 21,1937. They shared 67 years together before she passed
away Memorial Day, 2004. Frank was truly an officer and a gentleman. He served
his country as an officer in the U.S. Army on many assignments including San
Francisco 1941; Iran and Iraq 1943; Italy 1946; Korea 1951; Greenland 1953;
and Berlin, Germany 1958. He retired to Farmington, Utah in 1965 where he
shared his home with in-laws and visiting friends and relatives for 40 years.
After his retirement from the Army he worked for DELGER Corporation and as the
fleet manager for Salt Lake County until he went home to work for Dorothy in
1985. Frank was a man of few words, but a living example of personal thrift,
generosity of means and spirit, devotion to his wife, and loyalty to his
family and community. He was a longtime Scout; and, in 1962, the Boy Scouts of
America awarded him the Silver Beaver. He was a member of the Farmington 2nd
Ward of the LDS Church. He is survived by two sons, Phillip Wm. (Doreen) and
Jon Martin (Carol), both of Salt Lake City. He loved his grandchildren,
Preston (Angela Galle-gos), Katherine Lear Maxwell (Dan-iel), Jonathan
(Kelly), Daniel (Suzanne), Benjamin (and soon, Ashley), and Alexis. His
grandchildren reciprocated his love by assisting with weekly shopping,
banking, haircuts, and other necessary diversionary excursions. Granddad has
two great-grandchil-dren, Madeline Maxwell (4), and James Albert Lear (4
weeks). He also loved an adopted daughter, Dr. Petra Novotny Joseph (Chicago,
IL). He appreciated the love Janet Brown Lear showed him before her death in
2003. His wife, Dorothy; and a son, James Phillip, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple in Salt
Lake, Tuesday May 24, 10:30 a.m., where friends and family may call one hour
prior. Interment, Logan City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. The family expresses
gratitude to the Farmington 2nd Ward whose members so patiently and
persistently assisted Frank and Dorothy for many years and the Utah State
Veterans Nursing Home staff that provided friends, colleagues and care for the
past 10 months. Plant a rose bush, salute the flag, hug a child or spouse in
memory of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/21/2005 - 5/23/2005.

Lozano, Maurciano Tito
Maurciano Tito Lozano "Tito" Our little angel has gone to be with Heavenly
Father. And though we were only blessed with "Tito" for a short time, he
filled our hearts with so much love and joy. We will miss kissing those chubby
cheeks and see that smile that made our days bright. He will be in our hearts
and thoughts forever. We will miss you, "Tito". You are and always will be our
everything! Tito was born January 27, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Jose
Gill Lozano Jr. and Brianna Marie Jeffries. He joined his Heavenly Father May
19, 2005. Survivors, parents, Jose Jr. and Brianna; sisters, Sienna and
Jaslin; grandparents, Jose and Monica Loza-no, Vicky Cordova, Christine
Shelton, Michael Jeffries; great-grandparents, Natividad Lozano, Joe and
Evylnn Cordova, Mary L., and Tony Dole, George L. Jeffries, Dick and Vickie
Joy; aunts, Andrea, Tanika, Aania, Avalon; uncles, Dallon, Isaiah. Preceded in
death by great-grandfather, Pablo Lozano. Funeral services for Tito will be
held Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 6 p.m. in the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State where
friends may call Sunday 4:30-6 p.m. Interment, Midvale City Cemetery Monday at
11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to help
defray final expenses in care of Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State St., Midvale,
Utah 84047
Published in the Deseret News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Matheson, Iris Maxwell
Iris Maxwell Matheson "Mama-We Love You" Iris Maxwell Matheson, age 87, passed
away on May 19, 2005. She was born March 10, 1918 in Kanab, Utah to Charles
and Josephine Maxwell. She married Barnard Webster Matheson on February 6,
1937. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
was a primary president for 25 years, as well as active in other church
auxiliaries. She was PTA President, worked for JC Penney for many years, and
was a member of Sweet Adelines. She is preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, and her daughter, Janice Bodily. She is survived by her sister,
Louella Knight, and brother, Art V. Maxwell and Ronald Maxwell; her children,
Sally Jo (Dick) McMurdie, Jack (Karla) Matheson, Jean (Ron) Smith, Jill (Royd)
White, and Kay (Michael) Quinn; 24 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2005 at Riverside Ward
Chapel, 1150 W. 500 North, with a viewing one hour prior. Family and friends
may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood
Road, West Jordan. Interment to follow services at Redwood Memorial Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the nurses at Regent Assisted Living.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Nielsen, Clara May Nash Jesperson
Clara May Nash Jesperson Nielsen 1912 ~ 2005 Clara May Nash Jesperson Nielsen,
92, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away May
16, 2005. May was born on a dry farm outside of Aberdeen, Idaho May 23, 1912
to Albert Theodore Nash and Clara Derbyshire. She was married to William L.
Jesperson May 1933, and to Lester H. Nielsen April 1975 (both deceased). She
was dedicated in all she did for her family and church, including returning to
college at the age of 45, getting her English degree from San Diego State
University to teach school, and serving two missions for The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints with her second husband. She did everything the
Lord asked of her and was dearly loved by all who knew her. Surviving her are
nine children, four step-children, 69 grandchildren, 130 great-grandchildren,
and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, March
23, 2005 at Cottonwood Memorial Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive, Holladay, Utah
at 11 a.m. Viewing will be Sunday night from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to
services Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn, Salt Lake.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Richardson, Shirl "Doc"
Shirl "Doc" Richardson 1920 ~ 2005 Shirl Ballard Richardson, 85, beloved
husband, father, grandfather, friend, died Tuesday May 17, 2005 at Utah Valley
Regional Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1920 in Oakley, Idaho the youngest
of four children to Harold Darwin Richardson and Abbie Day Ballard. He
graduated from Cyprus High School and later from The Western University,
Portland Oregon, in Chiropractic Naturopathy. He married Mildred Warren, July
22, 1943; and later divorced in 1967. Shirl served in the U.S. Army during
World War II, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and was decorated with the
European, African, Middle Eastern Service Medal, the American Defense Service
Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a millwright at Kennecott Copper
Corp. and retired after 25 years service. He loved dancing, singing, big band
music, history, fishing, camping, and family gatherings. Shirl married June
Mower, September 22, 1972 and has resided in Orem, Utah. He was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served
faithfully in various callings. Shirl is survived by his wife, June; sister,
Farol (Bob, deceased) Jackson; daughters, Shirley (Glen, deceased) Wilson, and
Janice Roestenburg; three stepsons, David (Joanne) Mower, Douglas (Nann)
Mower, and Gregory (Marilyn) Mower; 18 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother,
Harold; a sister, Helen; and a granddaughter, Julie Roestenburg. Funeral
services will be held Monday, May 23, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Cherry Hill 5th
Ward chapel, 135 East 2000 South, Orem, Utah. Friends may call Sunday, May 22,
Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 6-8 p.m., 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah and one
hour prior to services. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery with
military rights by VFW District 4, 1520 North 800 East, Orem, Utah. Family
condolences may be sent to www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Savage, Shirlene Neuffer
Shirlene Neuffer Savage We love you Shirlene passed away May 18, 2005 after a
courageous battle with cancer. Born Jan. 14, 1937 in Bingham Can-yon to Melvin
and Eveline Cornell Neuffer. She graduated from Jordan High and married Gene
Savage in 1955. They raised their four children, Kelly (Sandra), Todd (Gail),
Staci Dunn (Pat), and Wendy Macaluso (Tom) in Draper, UT She had 17
grandchildren, one great-grandchild on the way, and two step
great-grandchildren. Her sisters are Holly, Sue, JuLee, and Darla. Mom's first
passion was her family and the get-togethers. She loved her many pets and
freely gave to many animal shelters and organizations. She never missed a
garage sale or bargain. Her second home was in Page, AZ. Preceded in death by
her parents; and her sister, Kay. Services will be held Monday, May 23, 2005
at 12 noon, Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT. A
visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the
services. www.larkinmortuary.com My love and sweetheart, I will miss you till
we meet again. Gene
Published in the Deseret News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Schultz, Christie Nielson
Christie Nielson Schultz 1911 ~ 2005 Christie Catherine Nielson Schultz,
treasured mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away May 18, 2005 at the
home of her daughter, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Manti, Utah
November 10, 1911 a daughter of David and Mary Nielson. She grew up in Manti
and attended Manti schools. Served an LDS mission in San Diego, California.
Married Henry Lee Schultz December 21, 1935 in the Manti LDS Temple. They
lived in Nevada for a short time before moving back to Utah where they lived
in Salt Lake City more than 50 years. She had many positions in the Primary
and Relief Society, but her main love was the music in which she worked for
more than 30 years. At age 93, she remained strong and wise reminding family
members of important birthdays and anniversaries. She will be greatly missed
by her family and friends and all who knew her. Survived by five daughters,
Mari-anna Bolinder (Earl), Sylvia Schultz, Nancy Vaughn (Dave), Linda Valerio
(Max), and Christie Schultz, all residing in Salt Lake City; eight
grandchildren, and 11 great grand-children, who were the highlight of her
life. Also, a daughter, she and Lee had adopted with love, Judy Lund. Funeral
services will be held Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Eleventh Ward
chapel, 951 East 100 South. Friends may call Sunday evening 6-8 p.m. at the
Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, and at the ward Monday, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Interment will take place in the Manti City Cemetery at 3 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Shaw, Mildred Geneva Larsen
Mildred Geneva Larsen Shaw 1908 ~ 2005 Mildred Geneva Larsen Shaw, passed away
May 16, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mildred was born Nov. 5, l908 in Salt
Lake City to Oscar Edward Larsen and Anna Christina Pearson. Graduated from
East High School. Married William R. Shaw, Sr. September 12, 1929 in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. She was employed by the Bureau of Land Management, for 28
years, retiring December, 1968. Active member of the LDS church, she served in
the Primary, Sunday School, Mutual, and Relief Society organizations. She
enjoyed square dancing, traveling, reading, cooking, and shared her knitting,
crocheting, and other handiwork with her family and friends. Family gatherings
and special times with friends were very important in her life. Mildred is
survived by her son, William Rowland Shaw, Jr. (Janet); grandson, Jeffrey Shaw
(Cynthia); granddaughters, Julie Bickmore (Jack), Laura Shaw, Leslie Hirschi
(Lynn); 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death
by her husband, William; parents; four brothers and three sisters. The family
expresses their thanks and appreciation to all those at Care Source for their
special compassionate care and love given to Mildred. Funeral services will be
held Monday, May 23rd, 2005, 12 noon at the Gregson Ward, 3153 So. 900 E., in
Salt Lake City. Friends and family may call at the Larkin Sunset Lawn
Mortuary, 2350 E. 1300 So., Salt Lake City Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and at the
ward from 11 a.m.-12 noon prior to the services Monday. Interment, Valley View
Memorial Park. Online condolences may be accessed at obits@larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Smith, Emily B.
Emily B. Smith 1922 ~ 2005 Emily Bringhurst Smith passed away in her home
surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with
Alzheimers. She was born on Feb. 22, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Arthur
and Estella Bringhurst. Graduated from Granite High School in 1939. Married
her sweetheart of 65 years Willard S. Smith on June 21, 1940 in the Salt Lake
City Temple. The strength of their love couldn't keep them apart. Her gentle
nature and nurturing love will be remembered by all that new her. The
commitment and the love she had for her husband and family was her contentment
in life, they were truly her centerpiece and she loved to have them near her.
She loved to travel and spend time outdoors with her life long friends. Our
wonderful mother, wife and grandmother will be in our hearts and minds
forever. Mom we love you. Preceded in death by her husband Willard S. Smith,
daughter Annette and son David. Survived by her daughters, Linda Smith, Janet
(Robert) Odor, Becky (Mark) Hansen. She had nine grandchildren, 10
great-grand-children and four great-great-grand-children. Brother Joe
Bringhurst and sister Nancy Pollick. The family expresses heartfelt thanks to
Catherine, Renee and Hospice Care for their loving and gentle care. There will
be a viewing at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East Salt Lake City,
on Saturday May 21st from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Following the viewing, graveside
service will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue and N Street
at 2:30 p.m. Online guest book available at www.russonbrothers.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005.

Thomas, Brandon James
Brandon James Thomas 1978 ~ 2005 SERGEANT BRANDON JAMES THOMAS, "Beej",
transitioned from reality to spirituality on May 7, 2005. Brandon (age 27) was
murdered in Baghdad while on a protective detail mission, serving the war
effort and the war on terrorism, as a Department of Defense contractor.
Al-Qaida in Iraq claimed responsibility for the car bomb. Brandon is our
fallen hero. He is survived by his "little" brother Andy; his father, Steve
Thomas and stepmother Debby; his mother, Carol Thomas Young and stepfather
Brian Young; grandmother, Lorraine Thomas and (special grandma) Harriett Rhea.
Many people, who loved him dearly, including his extended family and friends,
will miss Brandon. Brandon happily lived every moment with pure excitement. He
was an extreme skier, avid golfer, fisherman, and motorcyclist. He loved
Jesus, children and proudly serving his country. He personally adopted the
Special Forces motto, "De Oppresso Liber"... Freedom to the Oppressed. Brandon
was a member of the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Utah Army National
Guard. He graduated from Cottonwood High School, class of 1996. He was a ski
instructor at Deer Valley. He spoke Spanish and learned Indonesian while
finishing his Green Beret Qualification at Ft. Bragg. NC. Services will be
held Tues., May 24th, 10:00 a.m., at The Adventure Foursquare Church, 352 W.
12300 S. Draper, UT (801-816-9135). Immediately following church services
military honors will be held at the Utah State Veterans Cemetery & Memorial
Park, 17111 S. Camp Williams Rd. (Redwood Rd), Bluffdale, UT. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2005 - 5/23/2005.

Tinker, Wanda May Woolsey
Wanda May Woolsey Tinker Healthy till 94 1/2 Wanda May Woolsey Tinker passed
away peacefully May 18, 2005 at her home in Salt Lake City from the effects of
leukemia. Born April 19, 1910 in Gunnison, Utah to Richard M. and Christiana
Sanders Woolsey, she was the youngest and last surviving of some 100
grandchildren of Thomas Woolsey, Utah pioneer of 1847. She lived most of her
adult life in Idaho where she worked for Mountain States Telephone and
Telegraph, the City of Boise, and the State of Idaho. She returned to Utah in
1989, living for a number of years at the Gateway Apt. Bldg. in downtown Salt
Lake City. Married Frederick Johnesse Tinker, Oct. 1, 1938 in Boise, Idaho. He
died in 1989. Also predeceased by seven siblings, numerous nieces and nephews.
Survived by her son, Paul M. Tinker (Ann Killpack) of Salt Lake City; and five
grandchildren, Jonathan C., Spen-cer A. (Becca Sanders) and Timothy D. Tinker,
all of Salt Lake City, Barbara (Jacob) Hawksworth of Seattle, WA, and Martha
M. Tinker, currently of Perth, Australia. Also one great-grandchild, Bryn
Alice Hawksworth. At her request, graveside services only will be held at Dry
Creek Cemetery in Boise, Idaho at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Arrangements by
Relyea Funeral Chapel. Memorials to a favorite charity are suggested.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Viertel, Maudella Bradley
Maudella Bradley Viertel 1918 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister,
and friend, Maudella Bradley Viertel, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday,
May 18, 2005 after a long fight with cancer. She was born March 2, 1918 in
Salt Lake City, Utah to Ethlyn Larsen Bradley and Bigelow Bradley. She was the
oldest of five children. She married Donald A. Viertel and they were the
parents of eight children. Maudella was an active member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a positive influence in the lives
of all who knew her. She served many years as Primary president, president of
the Young Women's organization and in the Relief Society presidency of her
ward. For nearly 10 years she was an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple. Her
life was one of integrity and unselfish devotion to her family. Her happy
countenance was an inspiration to all who knew her. She loved music and had a
beautiful singing voice. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed cooking and
gardening. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and
made each one feel as though they were her favorite. She loved family
photographs and compiled beautiful albums as a family history record for each
of her children. Her husband; and her oldest son, Donald Jack, preceded
Maudella in death. She is survived by seven children, LaRae (Ronald) Davis,
Faunice (Richard) Stone, Dean (Mary Lou) Viertel, Douglas (Linda) Viertel,
Ran-dy (Michelle) Viertel, Brent Viertel, and Leanne (Jim) Adamson. She is
also the grandmother of 24 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. Her
viewing will be held at Berg Mortuary (185 East Center Street, Provo) Monday
May 23, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Cascade 4th Ward
(1051 East 200 North, Orem) Tuesday May 24, 11 a.m. with a viewing preceding
the service from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/21/2005.

Wilde, Gladys Judd
Gladys Judd Wilde Nana Gladys J. Wilde passed away on May 17, 2005. Born in
Wanship, UT on September 7, 1910 to Frank Melvin Judd and Sarah Edna Vernon.
She married Byron Farnsworth Wilde, May 4, 1934 and was sealed in the Salt
Lake Temple May 10, 1939. She was an active member of the LDS Church and
served in many callings including as a worker in the Salt Lake Temple. She
worked for First Security Bank in Park City and Salt Lake City. Nana was a
wonderful cook, she enjoyed traveling and working in her garden. She loved her
children and grandchildren and was always there to help them. She is survived
by her children Frank W. Wilde (Margaret) Orem, Carolyn Pappadakis (John),
West Jordan, Cathryn Harris, St. George, and Pauline Richards (John) Salt Lake
City, 17 grandchildren, seven great-grand-children; brothers Glen, Grant, Ken
and Rulon Judd along with sisters Lois Stromberg, Dorothy Blonquist and
Margaret Gunn. She was preceded in death by her husband and three
grandchildren, Stacy Ann Wilde, Tyson David Wilde, Jill Pappadakis and
brothers Vernon and Roy Judd. The family thanks the staff and residents of
Midtown Manor for the love and care they gave our Mother. Services will be
held at 2 p.m. on May 21, 2005 at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple,
Salt Lake City, UT with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment in
the Coalville, UT Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/20/2005 - 5/21/2005.

Wood, Lillian Berry
Lillian Berry Wood 4/17/1925 ~ 5/18/2005 Our beloved mother, grandmother,
teacher, and friend returned home after a long journey of challenges. She was
born in Salt Lake City to Earl C. and Lucy Lee Berry. She loved and gave her
heart to her husband, Streeper W. Wood. They were married in the Salt Lake
Temple October 28, 1947. Lillian was an extraordinary woman who was an example
of love, sacrifice, and strength. She has patiently endured many afflictions
and never lost her faith. She was a wonderful mother and her children are so
grateful for her. Her love was only equaled by her intelligence. Lillian
graduated from the University of Utah Summa Cum Laude in the top 10% in the
nation and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Lillian was also a dedicated junior
high and high school teacher for 21 years. She loved history and politics and
was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Democratic Party. Survived
by her son, Mark Berry Wood (Gayle); three daughters, Mary Ann Wood Ebert
(Mark), Susie Wood Spindler (Curtis), and Lucy Jane Wood Jordan; six
grandchildren, Adam, Sara, Eliot, Andrew, Garrett, and Monica; and her best
friend and sister, Joyce Berry Harbrecht. Preceded in death by her parents;
her husband; and sister, Erlene Berry Closser. Services will be held in the
LDS Maple Hills Chapel, 1320 East 1975 South, Bountiful, Monday, May 23, at 11
a.m. Friends may call at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main,
Bountiful, Sunday, May 22, from 6-8 p.m., or Monday morning at the chapel one
hour prior to services. Interment, Bountiful Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.