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Ewell, Jared
Jared Ewell We will miss you Jared, you will always be in our hearts. Love and
light always, Mom, Don, Elke, and Lance. Jared Ewell born July 12, 1971 to
David Leon and Nicki Ewell. He endured a long journey of health issues and
passed away peacefully May 18, 2005. He joined his father who preceded him in
death October 17, 1997. Jared is survived by his mom; brothers, Don (Elke) and
Lance Ewell; Grandma Greenwood; aunt, Charlotte Mulder; cousins, nieces, and
nephews. We invite friends and family to join us at a memorial to Jared's life
at the Church of Religious Science at 870 East North Union Ave. (7145 So.)
look for the blue awning, behind Hoppers restaurant, May 25, 2005. Services at
2 p.m. friends and family to share time together from 3-4 p.m. You are a
bright light and we will see you again.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/23/2005.

Hanson, Eugene Emory
Eugene Emory Hanson 1927 ~ 2005 Eugene Emory Hanson, loving husband, son,
father, and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly May 20, 2005 after a series
of major health problems. Gene was born September 26, 1927 in Price, Utah to
Eugene C. Hanson and Bessie Gibson Hanson. Gene's family moved to Salt Lake
City when Gene was nine years old. Gene graduated from East High School in
1944 and, following his graduation, he enlisted into the Navy. After World War
II, Gene enrolled at the University of Utah and graduated with a degree in
Business Administration. Gene married Rose Marie Carter on August 14, 1949 in
Cheyenne, Wyoming. This marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. Gene worked with his father in the insurance business for many years
and was well respected in the industry. Gene became an officer in the Air
Force Reserve and was the commanding officer of several Reserve and Air
National Guard Communications Groups. He retired from the Air Force with the
rank of Colonel. Gene had a passion for radios and was a Ham radio operator
for many years. Gene was a loving, caring, and generous man. Gene and Rose
Marie were active in the church their entire lives. He enjoyed spending his
winters in Palm Desert, California and his summers at his cabin in Island
Park, Idaho. He was a fan of the University of Utah Football, Basketball, and
Womens Gymnastics teams. He was a Crimson Club member for many years. He is
survived by his loving wife, Rose Marie; his mother, Bessie Gibson Hanson,
Salt Lake City; his sister, Kathryn Shirts and her husband, Randy, Provo, UT;
his sons, David (Becky), Bountiful, UT; Steven (Becky), Boise, Idaho; Jay
Martin (Judy), San Jose, California; and his daughter, Lori Woodbury,
Taylorsville, UT. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and many wonderful friends. His passing leaves a void in
the hearts of his family and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
May 25, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mt. Olympus Stake Center, 4176 South Adonis
Drive (3950 E.) Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at
Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South. Interment, Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park. Online condolences may be sent to www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005.

Kawabata, Kimi Hachiya
Kimi Hachiya Kawabata 1913 ~ 2005 Kimi Hachiya Kawabata, 91, passed away
peacefully with her two oldest sons by her side May 19, 2005. She loved life,
her family and will be missed greatly by all. Kimi was born May 26, 1913 in
Rupert, Idaho to Kanemasa Hachiya and Koshina Fukuda. She grew up in Twin
Falls and Rupert, helping to raise her two brothers and two sisters after her
mother passed away in 1927. She married Francis Reiji Kawabata March 23, 1940
in St. Anthony, Idaho. She, Francis, and family moved to Salt Lake City in
1942 and were partners in the "Good Laundry" on South State Street. Kimi
worked at the "Good Laundry" until it closed in 1962. She then went to work at
ZCMI until she retired in 1977. In retirement she and Francis enjoyed
traveling, taking care of her pets, and watching the grandchildren. She is
survived by her sons, F. Richard (Carolyn), David Lee (Judy), and Dennis Gene
(Cynthia); grandchildren, Lesli Anne (Steven) Daniels, Mandi Lynne, Darin
Reiji, Justine Keiko (Kevin) Hirasuna, Landon Jon (Jennifer), Eric Masato, Ian
Keoki (Rhia), and Erin Malia; great-grandchildren, Brandon and Sebastian
Daniels, Kyra and Kobe Hirasuna, and Carson Kawabata. Preceded in death by her
parents; her beloved husband, Francis; brother, Ross; and his wife, Hermie.
The family would like to thank Orchard Cove Alzheimers facility and the South
Davis Community Hospice staff for their excellent care of Kimi. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at Deseret Mortuary,
36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City, where friends may call on Wednesday evening
from 6-8 p.m. and again on Thursday, one hour prior to services. Interment:
Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Dr., Bountiful. Funeral
directors: Deseret Mortuary
Published in the Deseret News on 5/23/2005.

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.

Nelson, Joan Neilson
Joan Neilson Nelson 1927 ~ 2005 Joan Neilson Nelson, age 78, passed away May
19, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born January 10, 1927 in Salt Lake
City to Annie Livingston and Perry Neilson. She married Calvin L. Nelson on
November 27, 1962 in Salt Lake City. She loved her children and grandchildren.
Studied art at McCune School of Music and Art, and University of Utah. Member
of Women in Arts, Washington D.C. Won many awards in the art world. Placed
second in Equitable Life art contest. Exhibited Springfield's Art Museum.
Exhibited and sold art through the "C" gallery. Joan a was true Holladay girl.
She attended Holladay Elementary, Granite High and lived most of her life in
Holladay. Survived by Calvin L Nelson; daughter, Dr. Rebecca Ann Drinkaus
(Phill); sons, Todd N. Nelson (Donna), and William Daniel Bunker; sister, June
Adamson; and three grandchildren, Perry, Dylan and Annie. Preceded in death by
parents, Annie and Perry Nielson. Graveside services will be held Thursday,
May 26, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Holladay Cemetery, 4900 S. and Highland Dr. A
celebration of Joan's life and art work will be held at the Salt Lake Country
Club Friday, May 27, 2005 from 12-2 p.m.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005.

Phillipps, Leah May
Leah May Phillipps 1907 ~ 2005 HOLLADAY - Leah May Wilcox Phillipps died May
21, 2005 of natural causes due to age. Born in Paris, Idaho May 1, 1907 to
George Elisha and Annie Clayton Wilsox. Married Harold Edward Phillipps in
Coalville, Utah June 19, 1929; later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She,
with her husband, built 14 apartments, a candy shop, and ran a reducing salon
all in Holladay. She was a very generous person to all, and was always
grateful to those who helped her. Leah inspired a lot of people to start their
own business and gave them the confidence to go ahead with it. She enjoyed
attending the temple. Survived by children, Avon (Jim) Stoll, Hal, Ray (Aloa),
Sheila Hirschi, Gary, and Diana (Robert) Larson; 31 grandchildren; and 85
great-grand-children. Preceded in death by her husband, and several
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday at 12 noon in the
Holladay 4th Ward, 4917 So. Viewmont St. (2085 E.) where friends may call one
hour prior to services. Interment, Holladay Memorial Park. Funeral directors,
Broomhead Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/23/2005.

Rice, Carolyn Lowe
Carolyn Lowe Rice 1960 ~ 2005 Carolyn Lowe Rice, age 45, passed away May 22,
2005 in Salt Lake City. She was born January 21, 1960 in Provo, Utah to
Everett and Norma Carter Lowe. She Married John Rice in Sandy, Utah May 9,
1998. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, throwing parties
and family get-togethers as well as dancing, laughing, and creating fun for
herself and everyone around her. Survived by her loving husband; five
children, Ryan (Leslie) Overstreet, Sunny (Chad) Brady, Brandy Lowe, Austin
Rice, and Lance Toia; her two granddaughters, Justice and Allie; her
stepchildren, Kimberly (Justin) Orton, Rebeccah Rice, Christa Rice, and Sarah
Rice; her parents; and her siblings, Dennis Lowe, Richard (Mary Anna) Lowe,
Michelle (Kerry) Dillenbeck, and Lori (Gary) Summers; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, at 11 a.m. in the Granite 5th
Ward chapel, 2535 East New Castle Drive (8900 So). Friends and family may call
at the Larkin Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So., Tuesday, May 24th from 6-8 p.m. and
at the church Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment,
Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/23/2005 - 5/24/2005.

Tavoian, Ella Faun Carlston
Ella Faun Carlston Tavoian 1919 ~ 2005 Ella Faun Carlston Tavoian, Salt Lake
City, Utah, 85, passed away peacefully May 20, 2005 from diabetic
complications. Faun was born November 27, 1919 in Murray, Utah, the sixth
child of James Albert Carlston and Etta May Hamilton. She graduated from
Granite High School and attended Utah State University. On April 26, 1946 Faun
and LaMar Arzuman Tavoian were married and sealed for time and all eternity in
the Salt Lake Temple. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. She served in several positions
including Stake and Ward Relief Society President, Primary President, Visiting
Teacher, Cub Scout Leader and various other positions. Faun was a very kind,
loving mother, who was concerned about others and always ready and willing to
help. She was the recipient of the Good Samaritan Award presented by the Salt
Lake Public Communications of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and KTVX Television. She was a volunteer at the Primary Children's Medical
Center for several years and was awarded the Vital Volunteer Award. She loved
to sew and was a master seamstress, teaching others her skills. She shared her
talents with everyone. She was highly involved in 4-H and served in various
leadership positions. She received the Utah Farm Bureau 4-H Leadership Award.
She was in her element with gardening and shared that beauty with all. She had
a love for animals and had several house pets that she adored. Faun is
survived by her seven children, LaMar A (Diane) Tavoian, Jr., Covington,
Texas; Linda May (Brent) Perry, Farmington, Utah; Jim Tavoian, Salt Lake City,
Utah; Pat (Blair) Holding, Kaysville, Utah; Max Kent (Shaila) Tavoian, Malad,
Idaho; Tania Faun (Gary) Bishoff, Monroe, Utah; Brian K Tavoian, Cedar City,
Utah; 38 grandchildren; and 13 great-grand- children. She was preceded in
death by her husband, LaMar Arzuman Tavoian, Sr.; her brother, Max Albert
Carlston; sisters, Mary Ethel Brown, Irma Margaret Cundick, Etta Pearl
Carlston, Rubye Fern Lynch; and her daughter-in-law, Sherry Lynn Tavoian. The
family gives a very special thank you to all of the wonderful friends,
neighbors and loved ones who cared for and associated with her throughout her
life. They would also like to thank the staff at St. Marks Hospital. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2005, 11:30 a.m. at the Mt. Olympus
5th Ward. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8:30 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary, (3401 South Highland Dr.) and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at
Mt. Olympus 5th Ward (3610 E. 3510 S). Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/22/2005 - 5/25/2005.

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.

Wardle, Howard
Howard Wardle Will Be Missed Howard Wardle returned to our Father in Heaven
Friday, May 20, 2005. There, he will be welcomed by his loving wife and
sweetheart Bernice; his son, Rand; his parents; two sisters; and two brothers.
He leaves behind six children, Gary (Garda), Pam (Larry) Barnes, Cliff
(JoAnne), Valerie (Ted) Sproul, Shawn (Marie), Kent (Toni); 20 grandchildren;
32 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Don. Dad left the world a better
place for having lived here. This can be seen in the lives he touched as a
husband, father, grandfather and friend. He served two missions for the LDS
Church, was the bishop of the 30th Ward and was a sealer at the Jordan River
LDS Temple. There are three words that stand out in describing his life. Work
ethic: whenever he was physically able he was working (and sometimes even when
he was not physically able) he could be found fixing up his home, working on a
new project or helping others. He needed to work. Testimony: Dad lived a life
of faith and testimony. He loved our Lord and Savor. It showed in his actions,
in his callings and in his dealings with everyone. Those who knew him, knew of
his faith and testimony. He loved his work at the Jordan River Temple.
Strengths: he was physically large in stature and strong willed. Although he
had a mind of his own, his compassion and consideration for others was larger
than life. He will be truly missed by all. Services will be held Tuesday, May
24, 2005 12:00 noon at the River Ridge Chapel, 10200 S. 1300 West, adjacent to
the Jordan River Temple. The family will receive friends Monday, May 23, 2005
from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at River Ridge Chapel. Interment,
Salt Lake City Cemetery. Cannon Mortuary, funeral directors. WE LOVE YOU, DAD
Published in the Deseret News from 5/22/2005 - 5/23/2005.