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Berrett, Ralph Enniss
Ralph Enniss Berrett 1927 ~ 2005 Ralph Enniss Berrett, beloved husband,
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend died Wednesday,
May 25, 2005 in Provo, Utah of chronic lung and heart disease. Ralph was born
October 28, 1927 in Draper, Utah to Herbert Orson and Emily Elizabeth (Bessie)
Enniss Berrett. He attended Draper Park School, Draper Junior High, and Jordan
High School where he graduated in 1945. He participated in the "Missionary
Chorus" under the direction of Blaine Andrus. He served in the US Navy from
June 1945 through June 1946. Ralph then served in the Southern States Mission
for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended the
University of Utah and then completed his undergraduate degree at Brigham
Young University where he worked as President Wilkinson's private secretary.
He attended the University of California at Los Angeles, and later completed
his Juris Doctorate at Western State University of Law in Fullerton,
California. Married Patricia A. McLain; later divorced. Children: Michael
(deceased) (Leslie Peay); Brenda (Charles) Bailey, Shelley Scholzen, Kelley
(Larry) Ward. Married M. Phyllis Roberts (deceased); daughter Tracey (Robert)
Noble. Married Holly E. Fullam (deceased); adopted her son, Ralph Fullam
Berrett. Married Cherie Wayne Anderson Muirbrook; stepchildren: Brad
(Elizabeth) Muirbrook, Ladd (Lisa) Muirbrook, Eric (Erin) Muirbrook, Marcie
(Brett) Sampson, Krisha (Cameron) Deaver, Matthew (Brindi) Muirbrook, Nathan
Muirbrook. Grandfather of 28, great-grandfather of 13. Survived by wife,
Cherie; children; brothers: H. Ross (Jackie) Berrett, and Enniss E. (Helen)
Berrett; sister, Mildred B. (O'Brien) Garrett. Preceded in death by his
parents; brothers: Willis R. and Lynn E. Berrett; and sister Norma B. (Grant)
Johnson. Ralph lived in Downey, Hanford, Modesto, and Lake Arrowhead,
California, eventually retiring in Spanish Fork, Utah. At the time of his
death he was an active member of the Canyon Ward Choir, Activities and Temple
Committees, and was serving as an ordinance worker in the Provo, Utah Temple.
Viewing will be held at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork,
Utah on Friday, May 27, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m., and again on Saturday, May 28,
2005 from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the Canyon Ward Chapel, 3477 East River Bottoms
Road, Spanish Fork, Utah. Funeral services to follow at 10 a.m. Interment at
Draper City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005.

Christensen, Kirk R.
Kirk R. Christensen 1921 ~ 2005 CHESTER, UTAH - Kirk R. Christensen, 84 passed
away May 24, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born February 5, 1921 in
Chester, Utah, to James C. and Anne Marguarite Christensen. He was a member of
the LDS Church and served a mission to the Western States Mission. He attended
BYU and served in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his sister
Bessey (Willard) Puzey of Richfield; and a brother, LaSalle (Betty)
Christensen of Modesto, CA. He is preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers and two sisters, Ivo Christensen, Frayne Christensen, Lola Morrison,
Madge Beckstrom. Graveside services and interment will be held on Friday, May
27, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Chester Cemetery with Military Rites by the VFW
Moroni Post. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, Gunnison
and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/26/2005.

Davis, Lawrence Bills
Lawrence Bills Davis 1920 ~ 2005 Lawrence Bills Davis, age 84, passed away May
24, 2005 in Murray. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005 at 12
noon from the Taylorsville Gardens 1st Ward, 4252 Bennion Rd. (1905 West).
Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Interment in
Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Sandy. www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005.

Davis Jr., William Landon
William Landon Davis, Jr. 10/2/23 ~ 5/22/05 William Landon Davis, Jr.,
husband, father and patriot, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2005 at home in
the house he built for his loving bride of 54 years, Kit. Dad was born October
2, 1923, at home in Whittles Depot, VA, the son of William Landon Davis and
Vera Estelle Turner Davis, civil engineer and artist, respectively. He grew up
in Chatham, VA. He was a true "southern gentleman," but his heart and politics
lay north of the Mason-Dixon Line. In September 1941 dad started his freshman
"Rat" year at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Dad, together with the
entire class of '45, enlisted in the armed forces soon after Pearl Harbor. He
was called up for active duty from the Institute in 1943, where he then
continued his education in the military. He graduated from Chemical Warfare
School in 1944, and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. on 8 June, 1945. He served in
the Pacific Theatre, including the Philippines, Okinawa, and was in the
vanguard unit that secured Yokahama Harbor. He witnessed the aftermath of
Hiroshima, and expressed great compassion for the condition of the Japanese
people overall, and had many Japanese friends. Soon after arriving in Japan,
dad accompanied an expeditionary force, which disembarked in Hong Kong and
moved north up the coast of China. In this assignment, dad was a forward
observer for 4.2" mortars, but mostly mentioned how great it was to return to
his friends in Japan. He was recalled to active duty in 1951 during the Korean
Conflict where he was in the Chemical Corps at Ft. Dietrich, Maryland,
discharged as a 1st Lt. On 15 Aug., '52. Together with all '45ers, dad
received a Bachelor Degree from VMI. He also graduated in 1950 from the
University of Virginia with a degree in Chemical Engineering (Alpha Chi Sigma)
and later earned his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1958 from
the Illinois Institute of Technology. He married Catharine Antoinette Skrak (a
chemist) at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport News/ Hampton, VA on
December 16, 1950, and they had three children, Catharine Davis-Rohe (John),
William L. Davis III (Moni), and Michael T. Davis (Janet). Dad and mom were
weekly Episcopal parishioners, with dad serving as a Vestry Member, Usher, and
Committee Member, and always brought a smile and friendly handshake to church.
He worked for various companies, including U. S. Steel, where he helped design
and build a fluidized bed reduction steel mill on the Orinoco River in
Venezuela. He also worked for Kennecott Copper in Utah (U of U Research
Center), Occidental Oil, and Unocal, where he ended his professional career in
Grand Junction, CO in 1990, working on oil shale extraction. He periodically
consulted as an independent contractor, and worked in South Africa and
Germany. He was a registered professional engineer licensed in five states, a
member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Institute of
Mining, Metallurgical and Steel Engineers, American Association for the
Advancement of Science, American Association of Cost Engineers, and the
American Chemical Society. He authored and contributed to many articles in
professional journals, and held at least 12 patents in his field. He was
conversant in German, Spanish and Japanese, the latter he learned with the
occupation, where he quickly grew to love the Japanese people. He was an avid
reader, an aficionado of science fiction, a true "Trekkie" et al, and
subscribed to Mad Magazine from Issue No. 1. Dad was an avid golfer, and his
hobbies included astronomy, stamps and coins, gem and minerals, swimming
(Volunteer Water Safety Instructor), home improvements, masonry, and he was
brave enough to take up skiing at age 51 (with no mishaps to speak of). Dad's
blood donor cards extend back to the early 50's, and numerous stray dogs and
cats owe many good years to both dad and mom. They relocated to Midvale in
2000, where dad assisted with mom's latest garden, personally digging and
planting about 60 fruit trees in east Midvale's glacial rock soil. Special
thanks to dad's landscaping assistant and other friends. Dad always made sure
folks ended the day with, among other things, dinner, dessert, a ride to light
rail, and a handshake. His wife, children, and seven grandchildren, Charles
Henry Rohe II, John August Rohe, Jr., Michael William Rohe, Shawn Catharine
Davis, Chelsea Suzanne Davis, William Landon Davis IV, and Maike Christina
Jones survive him. Services will be held Fri. at 3 p.m. at St. James Episcopal
Church, 7500 So. 1300 E., Midvale, UT, with a reception to follow. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute or to St.
James Episcopal Church memorial fund. The family would like to thank the
physicians and staff of the U of U Greenwood Medical Center, the University of
Utah Medical Center and the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Funeral Directors:
Larkin Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005.

Folcomer, Walter M. "Walt"
Walter "Walt" M. Folcomer "1929 ~ 2005" Walter "Walt" Folcomer, age 76, died
May 21, 2005. Born March 22, 1929 in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, a son of
Walter and Bessie Irene Senft Folcomer. Married Norma French on January, 1951
in Elko, Nevada, later solemnized in the Manti Temple. Worked for the Railway
Express Agency for 13 years, worked for the State of Utah at the Department of
Labor as an OSHA Inspector. He was also a union leader. He was a member of the
LDS Church, loved to fish, collect rocks, and in his younger years he was an
accomplished swimmer and diver. Survived by his wife; sons, Martin (Elizabeth)
and David of Salt Lake City; grandsons, Skylor and Grayson; brother, William;
sister, Betty Unger, both of Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his parents
and sister, Nancy. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 2 p.m.
at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. There will be a viewing one
hour prior at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to
the Diabetes Association of Utah.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/26/2005.

Gibson, Martha Colleen Schulthies
Martha Colleen Schulthies Gibson 1932 ~ 2005 Martha Colleen Schulthies Gibson,
age 73, a caring and giving lady, passed away on May 24, 2005. Born March 17,
1932 in Val Verda, Utah to Henry Cleon and Norma Hess Schulthies. Married
Richard "Red" Gibson on January 12, 1951. Survived by her husband, Richard
"Red"; children, Vicki "Gertie" (Pat) Gibson, Richard "Tony" (Jackie) Gibson,
Jody (Pat) Barrett, Brian (Pat) Gibson, Kelly Gibson; grandchildren, Nicole,
Bradley, Sean and Timothy; one great-grandchild, Caden; brother, Gordon (Rae)
Schulthies; sisters, Janet (Bill) Larsen, Joy Brunner and Georgene (Jack)
Bessey. Funeral services will be Sat., May 28, 2005 at 11 a.m. at McDougal
Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road. A viewing will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. and
Sat. from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Bountiful Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005.

Goodman, Kevin Michael
Kevin Michael Goodman 1989 ~ 2005 Kevin Michael Goodman, age 15, passed away
23 May 2005 at Primary Children's Medical Center following a tragic accident.
Kevin was born on the 1st of July 1989 to Kristen and Carl Goodman while they
lived in West Jordan, Utah. Kevin moved to Bountiful with his family in 1990.
He attended Boulton Elementary and Mueller Park Jr. High. He was a freshman at
NUAMES High School (Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science).
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the
North Canyon 4th Ward Teachers Quorum. Kevin enjoyed skateboarding,
snowboarding, wakeboarding, computer /video games, dirt bikes, and personal
water craft. Kevin had a multitude of friends from all over Davis County. He
was a social person and loved being with his friends. He had a unique way of
looking at the world and brought fresh perspectives and humor to life. He was
loving and very lovable. Kevin would want all of his gaming friends to know
that he is currently unavailable because he is busy leveling-up his character
in the celestial realm. Kevin is survived by his parents, brothers Tony,
Aaron, and Greg; his grandparents Jeane and Veryl Larsen (Sandy, UT) and Ervin
and Delores Goodman (Farmington, NM) as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the North
Canyon 4th Ward Chapel, 965 East Oakwood (off of Bountiful Blvd.) Bountiful,
Utah. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers
Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main Street and Friday morning from10:30 -11:45
a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. On
line guest book and map quest at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/25/2005 - 5/27/2005.

Illsley, David Bean
Colonel (Ret) David Bean Illsley 1930 ~ 2005 Col. (Ret) David Bean Illsley,
died May 18, 2005 in Draper, Ut. He fought a valiant fight against Lymphoma
cancer. David, the son of Harris Adelbert Illsley and Lois Adelaide Bean, was
born on March 8, 1930, in Faribault, Minnesota. After graduation from Hamline
University in St. Paul, Minnesota he enlisted in the United States Air Force,
and retired from the USAF as a Colonel in 1975. He earned a master's degree in
hospital administration from Baylor University and spent his career as a
hospital administrator with the Medical Service Corp. The family moved to Utah
in 1996. David was active in public, political and social service: published
the Park County newspaper in Colorado, founded Sabinal Vineyards, Inc., the
largest organic vineyards and juice processing plant in New Mexico, member of
Toastmaster's International, chairman of the Republican Party, Park County CO,
chairman of the Newcomer's Retired Seniors Group of Salt Lake, volunteer in
press corps at 2002 Olympics, avid golfer, and a local Bridge Instructor
throughout the Salt Lake Valley. He is survived by his loving and devoted
wife, Evelyn, a daughter, Katherine and husband, Robert McDonald of Levelland,
TX, a son, Kevin and wife, Marlene, of Boerne, TX, a stepson, Thomas and wife,
Janice Suchoski, a stepdaughter, Gail and husband, Leslie Ellison, both of
Salt Lake City, and grandchildren, Lillian and Elizabeth McDonald, Katie
Mackelprang, Joshua Suchoski, Mandi Montague, Jarad Suchoski, Rick Suchoski,
Zachary and Laura Ellison, five great grandchildren, sister, Jean and husband,
Richard Clarke, of Minneapolis, MN and sister-in-law Christine and husband Jim
Baechle of Mill Neck, NY. He is preceded in death by his sister Adelaide.
David was a leader and selfless person. He loved and enjoyed life and valued
his many friendships. He was dearly loved by all who knew him. Funeral
services will be held June 1, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens
Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So. In Sandy, UT. Following the service a gathering
for family and friends will be held at the Village on the Green Club House,
Rolling Green Drive, Draper, UT. Donations can be made to the Huntsman Cancer
Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope Suite 5127, SLC, UT 84112-5550. For online
condolences obits@larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 5/26/2005.

Lacey, George Warren
George Warren Lacey 1921 ~ 2005 George Warren Lacey was born March 24, 1921 in
Tooele, Utah, son of Peter Joseph and Jennie Shields Lacey. George was known
for his humor and his deep bass voice. He attended Utah State University on a
music scholarship, where he met and married Karma Hill, daughter of John
Ensign and Ivy Blood Hill. Marriage later solemnized in the Logan LDS temple.
After service during World War II in the Army Signal Corps, George and Karma
settled in Drummond, Montana, where they raised their family and registered
Hereford cattle. He loved the outdoors and his big horse, Corky. While there,
George organized a community chorus and band, served on the school board and
organized efforts to procure a fire truck for the Flint Creek Valley. George
shared his musical talents, singing duets with Karma and performing as soloist
with the Missoula Mendelssohn Club and Civic Symphony Chorale. His integrity
and sense of humor are legendary and he loved to compose humorous rhyme.
George served as director of the Deer Lodge Federal Land Bank Assn., then 18
years as district director of the Farm Credit Banks of Spokane, and finally
was appointed by President Carter to a six-year term on the Federal Farm
Credit Board in Washington D.C., serving as Vice Chairman in his final year.
George was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
serving in many callings. Survived by his wife, Karma, Salt Lake City; and
children, Alan, Falls Church, VA; Richard (Linda), Drummond, MT; Joanne
(Richard) Nelson, Salt Lake City, UT; Kenneth (Nanette), Green River, WY;
Craig (Druann), Heber City, UT; and Marilyn (Greg) Daines, Herndon, VA, 28
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother, Joe
(Mary), Salt Lake City; and by sister, June Robinson, Palo Alto, CA. Preceded
in death by brother, Jack (Mary), Harlingen, TX. Funeral services will be held
Sat., May 28, 2005 at 11:00 at the Wesley Road LDS Chapel, 5290 So. 1100 E.,
Salt Lake City. Friends and family may call from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to
services at the church or Fri., May 27, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cannon
Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 South), Salt Lake City. Interment, Murray
City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005.

Lutton, Marna Lee "Rusty"
Marna Lee "Rusty" Lutton 1935 ~ 2005 WEST VALLEY CITY- Marna Lee "Rusty"
Lutton, 70, of West Valley City, passed away May 23, 2005 in Salt Lake City
after a long and Valiant battle with cancer. She was born April 9, 1935 in
Richfield, Utah to Charles Varlan and Olive Estella Jensen Pinney. She married
Harry Figuera in 1953 in California. He preceded her in death in 1962. She
married Carl Lutton in 1968 in California. They later divorced. Rusty was an
active member of the Intermountain Baptist Church in Taylorsville, where she
had numerous close and dear friends. She is survived by her children of James
A. (Shauna) Figuera, LaVerkin; Donald J. (Lori) Figuera, Layton; five
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Charla Ann (Rudy) Scheindt,
Henderson, Nev; brother, Richard C. (Karen) Pinney, Santa Ana, CA. Preceded in
death by parents. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005, at 7:00
p.m. at the Intermountain Baptist Church, 4770 S. 1950 W. in Taylorsville.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the
Magleby Mortuary Chapel(50 S. 100 W in Richfield). Friends may call at the
Magleby Mortuary on Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the
Richfield City Cemetery. On line guest book at www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005.

Maughan, Darlene Knight
Darlene Knight Maughan 1918 ~ 2005 Mom, you're finally where you want to be. .
. with our dad. Darlene (86) passed away May 24, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah. She
was born August 17, 1918 in Salt Lake City, Utah, only daughter of Warren L.
and Ethel Turner Knight. She married James V. Maughan on September 2, 1936 in
Logan, UT. Mom was happiest when she was around her family. She left wonderful
memories for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by her
generosity and making life fun. She was dearly loved by her friends and
family. She loved her family more than anything and was always helping where
she could. She always wanted to make sure her family was happy. She is
survived by her daughters, Marjean (Daniel) Wood, Sharon (Richard) Pierce, and
son, James W. Maughan; 14 grandchildren; and 35 1/2 great-grandchildren. She
is also survived by a brother, Miland C. Knight of Vernal, UT. She was
preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and two brothers, Keith L. and
Max T. Knight. The family would like to extend heart-felt thanks to the Life
Care Center of Bountiful and Vista Care Hospice for being there. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Russon
Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main where friends may call Friday
evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/26/2005.

Parker, Ralph "Tex"
Ralph "Tex" Parker A Real Cowboy Tex Parker, 82, passed away Sunday, May 22,
2005, due to complications incident to age, in Sandy, Utah. Tex was born in
Holbrook, Idaho to his parents, Ralph and Tressa Reeser Parker. Married Faye
Price of Samaria, Idaho, April 18, 1941. Tex lived in Holbrook, Idaho until
the age of 11. At that time, Tex, his brother Bud, and their Dad rode
horseback for 10 days, to Erda, Utah, driving a herd of horses and pulling a
wagon with the family belongings. The Parkers lived in the Tooele Valley,
until, their family moved to the Granite area in 1938, where he and many
family members have since resided. He is survived by his children, Clark
(Annie) Logan, Zane (Marion), Vancouver, Washington, Tonya (Doug) Thorpe,
Malad, Idaho, Penny (Louis) Hepworth, Centerville, Tim (Lana), Wendell, Idaho,
Larry, Naples, Florida, Jilleen (Grant) Marchant, Sandy; 33 Grandchildren, 41
great-children; brothers, Bud, Zane, Smith. Sisters, Audrey and Zepha. Many
other extended family members and friends. Preceded in death, by his wife,
Faye, Sister Ivy, and brothers, Marriot, Cody, and grandson, Shane. Tex was an
accomplished Farrier, Musician, Brick Mason and Ballroom dancer. Dad's sense
of humor, infectious laugh, beautiful voice, and his many "stories" will be
missed. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family. The family is
grateful to the friends and staff at Bountiful house for their love and care
this past year and so many other friends and neighbors who have cared for Dad.
Services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Granite View Stake
center, 9880 South 3100 East, Sandy, Utah. Friends and family may call from
6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 West Jordan
Parkway. (Exit 10600 south, proceed west.) and one hour prior to services at
the church. Burial in the Granite Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005.

Poole, Leonard Brent
Leonard Brent Poole 1958 ~ 2005 Leonard Brent Poole passed away May 21, 2005
in West Jordan, UT. He was born July 3, 1958 to Carl M. and Ruby Raddon Poole
in Murray, UT. He graduated from Bingham High School, and completed vocational
classes related to the construction industry. He was a heavy machine operator
and owned his own dump truck. Brent will be greatly missed by family and
friends. He loved helping others. He was a good generous man with a big heart.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby, son, Jeremy and Jeremy's girlfriend
Ashley, stepchildren, Kimi, Jason and Kyle, three grandchildren, sisters; Jody
(Steve), Ronda (Bret), brothers; Michael (Wendy), Edward Craig, Carl Bradley,
brother-in-law Dennis Jarvis and many close friends. He was preceded in death
by his father and sister Cathie and brother-in-law Richard, two nephews Clint
and Stephen. A Memorial Service will be held Fri., May 27, 2005 1:00 p.m. at
Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.) Friends
and family may call Thurs., May 26, 2005 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley
Mortuary from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services. To assist with
funeral expenses contributions can be made to Jenkins-Soffe South Valley in
honor of Leonard Brent Poole.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005.

Schelble, Daniel R.
Daniel R. Schelble 1960 ~ 2005 Daniel R. Schelble, 44, died May 23, 2005 in
Salt Lake City, Utah. Born October 3, 1960 to Raymond R. and Carol Meyers
Schelble in Buffalo, New York. Survived by his mother, Winchester, VA;
brothers, Raymond R. Jr. (Randy), Salt Lake City, UT; John D. (Ellen)
Arlington, VA; Martin P. (Rosita) Albuquerque, NM; Paul D. (Trisha) Salt Lake
City, UT; sister, Mary E., Scranton, PA; nieces and nephews, Matthew, Suzanne,
Erika, Nathan, Christopher, Erin, Rachel, Martin Jr. Joseph and Madeline.
Preceded in death by his father, Raymond R. Schelble Sr. Dan was always
willing to lend a hand, and he greatly valued his family and friendships.
Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.legacy.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005.

Steadman, Wilma Margaret York Edwards
Wilma M. York Edwards Steadman 1914 ~ 2005 Wilma Margaret York Edwards
Steadman, 90, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
great-great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away May 23, 2005. She was
born on December 28, 1914 in Santaquin, Utah to Nonna York and Margaret Ann
Smith. She was married to Nolan L. Edwards in October, 1933, and to Glenn L.
Steadman in April, 1966 (both deceased). Her life was one of unselfish
devotion to her family and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She did everything the Lord asked of her and was dearly loved by all who knew
her. She served in many callings, one of which she truly enjoyed was being a
Relief Society president. In her younger years she worked at Hill Air Force
Base and the Primary Children's Hospital. She had a quick wit about her that
was contagious, remembered and enjoyed by all who knew her. Wilma is survived
by Maureen (Don) McCormick, Anita (Ken) Hammond, Carolyn Edwards, Jack (Mary)
Steadman, Gary (Karen) Steadman, and LaVon (Atle) Tessem. She was preceded in
death by her son, Bruce L. Edwards and a daughter-in-love, Shirley Fotofili.
Also surviving are 25 grandchildren, 51 great-grand-children and five
great-great-grand-children. The family would like to thank the staff at Apple
Village and Hospice for Utah for the love and care they gave our mother and
grandmother. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005 at 2 p.m.,
Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT. Viewing will
be held one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers the family would like
to suggest making a donation to the Humanitarian Fund or Perpetual Education
Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 E. North Temple,
Salt Lake City, UT, 84150.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/25/2005 - 5/26/2005.

Wang, Linda Rees
Linda Rees Wang "Beloved Mother and Grandmother" Linda returned to her Father
in Heaven on May 20 after a sudden illness. She will be greatly missed by all.
She was born May 28, 1945 in Salt Lake City. She was an accomplished student
who graduated from South High School in 1963 and from the University of Utah
in 1967 with a Bachelors Degree in Geology. Linda spent many years teaching
Junior High School students about science. She began her career at Riverview
Middle School, and resumed working after a number of years at Granite Park
Junior, Hunter Junior, and finally at South Hills Middle School. Her love of
science and learning continued throughout her life. She especially enjoyed
visiting Yellowstone National Park each spring and summer to watch geysers and
to see old friends. Linda loved to paint, sew, sing, garden, and to collect
rocks and minerals. As her health deteriorated over the years, she was not
able to do all of these things as much as she wanted, but the love of these
activities remained throughout her life. The greatest joy in the final 18
months of her life was to spend time with her grandson Sam. She cherished
every moment of time spent with family and friends. Linda is survived by her
son Bjorn Kristian, daughter-in-law Katherine, her beloved grandson Samuel,
and her brother Clyde Rees. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary Rhea
Biesinger Brown, step-father William Burton Brown, and father Delbert Clayton
Rees. We would like to thank the many health care professionals who helped
Linda in the final days of her life. A viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe
Mortuary at 4760 S. State Street, on Friday, May 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 28 at the Cottonwood Eighth
Ward, 6313 S. 2300 E. at 11a.m. Additional viewing will be held for one hour
prior to the funeral services. Burial will be in Murray City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/26/2005.

Wright, Hale Jeffrey
Hale Jeffrey Wright 1963 ~ 2005 JEROME - Hale Jeffrey Wright, 42, our beloved
husband, daddy, brother, son and friend, joined his Heavenly Father on May 24,
2005 due to injuries received in a car accident. Jeff was born February 20,
1963 in Cortez, Colorado to William Jay Wright and Marjorie Anne Garwood
Wright. He was a graduate of Pahranagat Valley High School in Alamo, Nevada,
where he was involved in High School Sports and was a member of the Rodeo
Team. He served as the President of the State of Nevada Future Farmers of
America, an opportunity he embraced. After high school, and a short stay at
Brigham Young University, Jeff served a mission in Portland, Oregon for The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following his mission he returned
to BYU and then transferred to Utah State University in Logan, where he was a
member of the rodeo team. In 1990 Jeff was married and sealed to his Eternal
Companion, Julie Ann Reeves in the Logan LDS Temple. They moved to the Twin
Meadows Cattle Ranch just north of Wells, Nevada where they resided until
1993. As a member of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association, Jeff qualified for the
1992 Wilderness Circuit Finals in the Steer Wrestling Competition. In 1993
Jeff and Julie and new son, Chase, moved to Twin Falls, Idaho. During that
year Jeff found employment with Superior Livestock Auction and in a period of
just 12 years was awarded the "TOP REP" of the company six times. Jeff loved
the world of cattle and the integrity that came with the job. He cherished his
relationships with his fellow SLA representatives, upper management heads,
secretaries, ranchers, sellers, buyers and truckers. Jeff lived his life as if
each day was a new adventure; a new goal to achieve, a new friend to make, a
new prank to pull, a new way to make his wife smile. Things Jeff loved:
Laughter, teasing, hard work, Julie, his kids, the road, traveling to exotic
places, a nice hotel, a good steak, good friends, a sound horse, Rodeo, NCHRA,
being the best, and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jeff was beloved by all
who knew him. He was an adoring father and loving husband to Julie. Jeff is
survived by his wife Julie, their children, Chase, Whitney and Brandon, of
Jerome; his parents, Jay and Marjorie Wright, of Jerome; his mother-in-law
Judy Robinson of Salt Lake City, Utah; his brothers and sisters, Sonja (Ken)
Firmage of Star, Idaho; John (Stephanie) Wright of Gooding, Idaho; Jeanne
(Brian) Higbee of Hiko, Nevada and Flint Wright of Jerome. He is also survived
by many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents. A funeral service for Jeff will be conducted at 3 p.m., Sat.,
May 28, 2005 at the Jerome LDS Stake Center, 26 North Tiger Drive(100 East),
Jerome, ID, with Bishop Jerry Higley officiating. A visitation will be held
Fri. evening, May 27, 2005 at Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 South Lincoln, Jerome,
where family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m., and again on Saturday at the
church from 1-2:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Graveside committal
services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Sunset
Memorial Park, 2296 Kimberly Rd, Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care
of Farnsworth Mortuary, 1343 South Lincoln, Jerome, ID 83338.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/26/2005.