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Blanchard, Marianne Nielsen
Marianne Nielsen Blanchard 7/1/73 ~ 5/24/05 Marianne Nielsen Blanchard, 31,
passed away May 24, 2005, while crossing the Atlantic. She was with her
sister, Christine, flying to Germany to get treatment for the cancer that had
returned so suddenly. She was born July 1, 1973 in SanAntonio, Texas while her
father served as an LDS Chaplain in the Air Force. The family then moved to
the Philippines; Glendale, AZ; Columbus, MS; and Sandy, UT. She attended
Hillcrest High School and BYU. Marianne married Bradley Smith Blanchard April
29, 1999 in the Salt Lake Temple. She loved our Heavenly Father and served
faithfully in His Church. She was an optimist, without being annoying; she
always had a kind word, without being insincere, and the bigger the problems
that beset her, the more grateful she became for the blessings that she had.
She leaves behind her husband, Brad; and four small boys, Merlin (5), Bradley
(3), Arthur (2), and Glenn (10 months); also her father, Ralph R. Nielsen; her
mother, Sharon Gygi Neumann (Ralph H.); and seven siblings, Noralee Peterson
(Cris), Christine Nielsen, Karen Nielsen, David Nielsen (Taryn), Jennifer
Nielsen, Wendy Barney (Shad), and Trent Nielsen (Daiane); and her in-laws,
Bruce and Kristie Blanchard, Travis (Wendy), Brittany Egbert (Barry), Bryant
(Rachel), Erica Blue (Ryan), and Amelia Blanchard; also 12 adored nieces and
nephews; and a large extended family and friends who loved her dearly. She was
predeceased by her grandparents, Wilford and Dora Gygi and Arthur and Vera
Nielsen. In lieu of flowers, individuals may make donations to the Marianne
Blanchard Cancer Fund at Zions Bank. Services will be 12 noon Tues. May 31, in
the Midvale East Stake Center, 240 E. 7570 S, with a viewing at 10:30-11:45
a.m. Tues, and 6-8 p.m. Mon. at the stake center. Interment, Mountain View
Memorial Park. Directors, Colonial Memorial Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/27/2005 - 5/29/2005.

Boswell, Lisa Gunn
Lisa Gunn Boswell "Super Mom" Our beloved mother, daughter, wife, and baby
sister, Lisa Kae Gunn-Boswell returned to her Father in Heaven on May 25, 2005
after a tragic motorcycle accident. She was born February 6, 1967 in Salt Lake
City, UT-the last baby of Raymond James and Elda Rae Gunn. Lisa was sealed to
John Donald Boswell on May 15, 1990 in the Salt Lake Temple. Lisa was the
mother of three beautiful children Johnathan Alexander age 12, Mackenzie
Elizabeth age 12, Addison Mckenna age 9. She graduated from East High School
in 1985 and later attended the University of Utah where she received a
Bachelors of Science degree in Urban Planning and Development. Lisa is
survived by her parents Raymond and Elda Rae Gunn, husband John Boswell, two
brothers Rick Gunn and Steve (Jacci) Gunn, three sisters Terri (Jeffrey)
Morrow, Kathie Utley, and Julie (Son) Newin who will truly miss her. Brinkley,
her dog, will miss her too. Lisa was a super mom! She fulfilled every need of
her children and her family. Even after her death, she continued to give the
gift of life to others through organ donation. Lisa loved spending time with
her family at Bear Lake. She enjoyed snow skiing, waterskiing, wave running,
four wheeling, and vacations with her family and friends. But, most of all
Lisa loved her children. We love you Lisa; we will see you again! In lieu of
flowers, an account has been set up for the children at Zions Bank under the
name of Lisa K Gunn-Boswell. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at
12:00 p.m. at the Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 South Wasatch Drive.
Friends may call Monday May 30, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Larkin
Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 from 10:30 to
11:45 a.m. at the Monument Park Stake Center. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/27/2005 - 5/29/2005.

Burgess, Ross Clark
Ross Clark Burgess "Together Forever" Our father, brother, grandfather and
great-grandfather, Ross Clark Burgess, 89, passed away May 25, 2005. He was
born March 29, 1916 in Alpine, Utah to Edward W Burgess and Inez Thurza Clark.
He married his eternal sweetheart of 65 years, Erma Atwood, Oct 16, 1939 in
the Salt Lake Temple. Ross was an active member of the LDS Church and a very
talented, hard worker all his life. He was always busy with church, farming or
community involvement. He loved horseshoes, basketball and playing his
saxophone. He served in the Eastern States/New England Mission and performed/
helped in the first Hill Cumorah Pageant. He served as Alpine Ward MIA
President, one of seven Presidents of the Alpine Stake Seventies Quorum,
Alpine Stake Mission President, High Council Member and ward choir/music
president. He farmed for his father, for himself and worked at Geneva Steel as
an electrician. Ross served on the Alpine City Board of Adjustments, Farm
Bureau President, President of Alpine Irrigation Co., and Alpine Water Board
for many years. He is survived by children, Bonna (Kent) Hanson of Alpine;
Sharyn (Art) Hughes of Green River; Craig (Larna) Burgess of Mona; Mark
(Rebecca) Burgess of Sandy; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sister
Ula (Robert) Hemingway of Alpine; brother Van (Joann) Burgess of Alpine.
Preceded in death by parents and wife Erma Atwood. Funeral will be Tuesday,
May 31, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Mountainville Church, 165 E. 100 N., Alpine.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial Alpine City
Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the Heritage Care
Center for their loving care.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005.

Koffel, Kathryn M.
Kathryn M. Koffel 1930 ~ 2005 Kathryn Mae Shields Koffel passed away into
eternal life Thursday, May 26, 2005. Born June 16, 1930, she was a resident of
Pine Canyon, Utah for her 74 years upon the earth. She married her loving
husband of 54 years Clarence "Bud" Koffel on October 8, 1949 who preceded her
in death in Jan., 2004. She retired from the Tooele Army Depot after several
years of service. She will be loved and missed by those she leaves behind,
brother Ervin Shields of Grantsville, sons Bennie (Linda) Koffel of Lake
Point, Dennis (Sandy) Koffel of Kansas City, MO.; daughters Robyn (Todd) Self
of Tuolumne, CA, Tracy (Bill) Strickland of Grantsville. Viewing will be May
30, 2005 at Tate Mortuary in Tooele from 6-8 p.m. Services will be May 31,
2005 at the Lake View Ward Chapel in Pine Canyon at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will
be held 11:30 - 12:30 prior to the service at the church. Interment in the
Tooele City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 5/28/2005.

Mason, Orland E
Orland E. Mason 1913 ~ 2005 Orland E. Mason, beloved Father, Grandfather and
Brother, 92, died May 25, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born April 10, 1913 in
Aurora, Utah to Philip and Maria Sorensen Mason. He married Fawn Roberts in
1939, later divorced. Married Ora V. Morrill in the Manti Temple in 1952. He
loved the "outdoors", camping, hunting, fishing and gardening. He worked with
carpet, furniture and home furnishings all his life. He was manager of Axelrad
Furniture Store's carpet department. Later he was the owner of a home
decorating business. His best buddy in the world was his great grandson, Nick.
He was a dedicated and very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He served in many callings in his beloved church. He is
survived by his loved son, Frederick Orland Mason (Judy, later divorced);
grandchildren, Mitchell (Nori), Lezli (Mark) Weeden, Rebecca, Eric (Heather),
McLean (Blythe), Candice Winn, and Paige (Scott) Farnsworth; 10
great-grand-children; brothers, VerrDon (Barbara) and Gayland (Noreen);
sisters, Helen Reed, Thelma (Ralf) Pollei, and Beverly Lott. He is preceded in
death by his Wife; Parents; brothers, Grant (Varna) and Laun (Betty); sister,
Betty (John) Coyne. The family would like to thank the staff of Highland Cove
Health Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 1:00
p.m. at E. Millcreek North Chapel, 3408 S. Celeste Way (3120 E.), where family
and friends may call from 11-12:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be
at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery, 3115 E. Bengal Blvd (7800 S.). We will
miss you, Orland!!
Published in the Deseret News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005.

Oldham, Nelda VanDyke
Nelda VanDyke Oldham 1919 ~ 2005 Our dear mother and grandmother, Nelda
Lucille VanDyke Oldham, 86, of Covered Bridge Canyon, Utah, passed away
surrounded by her family on Monday, 23 May 2005 in the home of her daughter.
She was born 14 May 1919 in Trenton, Utah to Don Carlos and Lucille Juno
Dunbar VanDyke. She married her sweetheart, Albert Ernest Oldham, on 15
October 1943 in the Logan LDS Temple. After 11 years she is reunited with her
sweetheart. Nelda graduated from Utah State University with a degree in
Elementary Education. She taught elementary school and worked with the family
business, "Oldham Associates". Her favorite job, however, was being a mom and
grandma. She was an active member of the Utah County Republican Women. Her
family was voted "Family of the Year" in 1987 by the Utah Association of
Women. Nelda loved being with her family. She spent many hours researching
genealogy and doing temple work. She also loved growing flowers and working in
her garden. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints where she served faithfully in many callings. She was Relief Society
President, ordinance worker in the Provo LDS Temple, and served a mission with
her husband to the Oakland Temple from 1983 to 1984. Nelda is survived by
seven sons and one daughter: Don (Leslie) Oldham of Covered Bridge, Levor
(Christine) Oldham of Covered Bridge, Steven (LuAnne) Oldham of Lake Havasu,
Arizona, Morlin (Rebecca) Oldham of Covered Bridge, Wade (Sherri) Oldham of
West Mountain, Margaret (Jeffrey) Cooper of West Mountain, Mark (Anna) Oldham
of Orem, and Byron (MarChele) Oldham of Orem; 65 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two
sisters and one brother; and two grandsons. Funeral services will be Tuesday,
31 May 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Spanish Fork Canyon View Stake Center, 989 South
2550 East. Friends and family may call Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, and on Tuesday at the
church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the
Spanish Fork City Cemetery. In her honor donations may be given to the LDS
Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/27/2005 - 5/29/2005.

Segura, Andrew E.
Andrew E. Segura 1960 ~ 2005 Andy Segura, 45, died May 25, from a terrible
industrial accident. He was born May 12, 1960 in Salt Lake City to Frank and
Rebecca Segura. Andy attended West High School, and was expert landscaper. In
1989 he met the love of his life Michelle Paul. He loved his family more than
anything and was also loved by everyone who knew him. Andy was also available
for anyone who needed his help. Andy was employed at Stott Plumbing and
Heating, he loved his work and the people he worked with. Survived by his
loving wife Mitch/Michelle, daughters Cree, Sierra. Stepson DJ. Mother
Rebecca, mother in law Viola and father in law, Donnie Fulcher; Brothers
Maclovio, Joe, Frank, Gilbert, Jerry and Robert. Sisters Percilla, Sylvia,
Virginia, Diane and Pam. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his
sister Susan, brother Rick and his father. A Memorial service will be Tuesday
10:00 a.m. at the Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary 372 E. 100 S. A Rosary will
be recited Monday 7:30 p.m. where friends may call from 6-7:30 p.m. also at
the mortuary. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the
South Salt Lake Fire Dept., the South Salt Lake Sheriff and Paramedics for the
quick response following the accident. In lieu of flowers a trust fund has
been set up for Andy's family at any Brighton Bank. "We will always love and
miss you" Andy, your family.
Published in the Deseret News from 5/28/2005 - 5/29/2005.

Sutton M.D., Richard B.
Richard B. Sutton, M.D. 1938 ~ 2005 Richard Bruce Sutton, 67, passed away
peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2005. He was born on February 22, 1938 to
Bruce Smith Sutton and Vera Lova Speers Sutton in Las Vegas, Nevada. He
married Geraldine Thornton in Las Vegas, Nevada and they later divorced. He
married Evelyn Gail Fairbanks in 1969. He has five lovely and talented
daughters from these marriages. He served as a Hospital Corpsman II in the
United States Navy from 1955-1963. He graduated from the University of Utah
School of Medicine in 1964 and completed his Internship, Residency and
Fellowships through the University of Utah. He was board certified in Internal
Medicine in 1970 and Cardiovascular Disease in 1973. He served on the faculty
of the University of Utah College of Medicine and retired as a Professor of
Medicine. He directed the Medical ICU-CCU at the VA Hospital from 1968 to
1997, where he worked for 31 years. He was the author of numerous scientific
publications. Richard had an enormous heart and a deep laugh. He loved blues
music, boating, skiing, fishing, and the ocean. He was a boxer, pilot, scuba
diver, photographer, and bungee jumper and had traveled to every continent in
the world. But most of all he was a physician, a scientist and a teacher. His
parents and three uncles preceded him in death. His teachers, mentors, and
friends, Theo Tsagaris, Gary Johnson, and Walter Stevens also preceded him in
death. He is survived by two sisters, their husbands and children, his wife of
36 years, five daughters, four sons-in-law and 10 grandchildren, all of whom
he loved very much, as well as countless colleagues, students and friends. He
will be missed immeasurably. An informal memorial service and open house
celebrating his life and accomplishments will be held on Tuesday, May 31,
2005, from 5-8 p.m. at The Point Restaurant in the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
There will be a tribute book available for pictures or comments. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made in his name to The University of Utah School of
Medicine Student Scholarship Fund, or to another charity of your choice. For
online condolences see larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 5/27/2005 - 5/29/2005.