OBITS: Deseret News 11 Nov 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Deseret News http://www.desnews.com Ames, Christine Gossett Christine Gossett Ames Will Be Missed Christine Gossett Ames passed away peacefully October 27, 2005 in Corona del Mar, CA. and would have been 93 years of age Christmas day. Born Christine Mae in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Tip and Orrie Gossett and the last surviving and youngest of three children. She had two brothers, William Thomas Gossett of Birmingham, MI and Wayne I. Gossett of Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Mr. and Mrs. Gossett owned and operated hotels in Oklahoma and then in Salt Lake City, Utah. A beautiful woman, aspiring to be an actress, Christine Gossett moved with her family to Salt Lake City, and attended the University of Utah but, after moving to Hollywood, CA. eventually found herself under contract to 20th Century Fox Studios where she met her future husband of 55 years and became Mrs. Leon Ames in 1938. Christine Ames became a devoted housewife to Leon and mother to Shelley in 1940 and to Leon, Jr. in 1943. The Ames family lived in Studio City, CA. for well over 30 years and, in addition to the acting profession of her late husband, Leon, she served as president of their family owned car dealerships, originally coined Gossett-Ames Ford in Studio City. Leon and Chris Ames moved to Corona del Mar in 1978 where they enjoyed a warm and comfortable retirement until the death of Leon in 1993. Christine remained in their home the remainder of her life. Christine Ames loved everybody and everybody loved her. She had an uncanny ability to remember lyrics and wrote limericks for friends and relatives on any given occasion and always took plenty of time to make decisions. She adored all animals, loved the theatre, appreciated cabbage and okra, bet on a horse when she had a hunch, and always rooted for the underdog. She is survived by her daughter, Shelley of Huntington Beach and son, Lee, of Indian Wells. In addition to her grandchildren, Christian and Amber Ames, she was loved and will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests donations to be made to the Gilda's Club Desert Cities, 67-625 E. Palm Canyon Dr. #7A, Cathedral City, CA 92234 or Doris Day Animal Foundation, 227 Massachusetts Avenue NE Suite 100, Washington, DC 20002 Family Assisted by Heritage Memorial Services, Huntington Beach www.Heritagememorialservices.com Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Ball, Mary Elizabeth Gibson Mary Elizabeth Gibson Ball 5/24/1918 -11/9/2005 Mary Ball, 87, passed away in her sleep Wednesday night after working through a third broken hip, subsequent heart attack and accompanying stroke. She was cared for at her own home with intermittent stays at a local convalescent residence. Mary was attended by vigilant family members and in-home caregivers for the last two years. Born in Salt Lake City, UT, in 1918 to Angus H. (Skipper) Gibson and Rebecca (Susie) Barkdull Gibson. Mary was widowed in 1991 from her husband of 50 plus years, Vaughn Williams Ball, also from Salt Lake City, UT. She is survived by her six children, 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mary's six children are Karen (Rick) King of Corona del Mar, CA; Tracy (Karla) Ball of Oakland, CA; Mark (Darlene) Ball of Menlo Park, CA; Kristin (Paul J) Beyer of Sandy, UT; Robin (Joe) Zollinger of Canoga Park, CA; and Matthew (Tanya) Ball of West Hills, CA. Mary and Vaughn were married in January 1941, but since married women were not permitted on her employer's payroll at that time, the honeymoon was postponed until May of that same year when the two lovebirds were married/sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their devotion to the LDS faith would be the guiding compass of their entire lives, a legacy from which their family continues to be blessed. Supporting her husband's work throughout the years, Mary worked in many jobs but was particularly skilled in secretarial shorthand and efficient in executive assistant work where fast typists could always find employment. Later, Mary became an accountant, handling the books and records of multiple businesses, and finally Ravenswood City School District in East Palo Alto, CA, from which she retired in 1978. Her husband's career as a Sales Manager for the General Mills Corporation (for over 36 years) caused Mary and Vaughn to live all over the country, moving from Salt Lake City to Chicago to Cincinnatti; traveling in the military during World War II; living in San Leandro, CA; moving north to Eugene and Junction City, OR, and eventually residing in Atherton, CA. After retirement, Mary and Vaughn moved back to the family farm in Junction City, which had remained a second home throughout their married lives. Hollyaire Farms (110 acres) grew sweet and sour cherries, peaches, blackberries, walnuts and filberts, and was most famously known for holly trees which were harvested and cut into Christmas wreaths and decorative bows during the holiday season. They filled mail-order requests from around the globe. It was on Hollyaire that Mary felt the most rooted and held onto the greatest memories of her life. It is the place that her children will always claim as the foundation for the work ethic that drives them today. As a proud member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP), Mary was definitely of pioneer stock. It was rare to hear her complain. Yet, Mary and Vaughn experienced the kind of struggles and tragedies that would fill books of fiction because they seemed too sensational to be non-fiction. Despite the hardships, Mary's life was filled with grace, a love of the arts and family history. She was a seasoned genealogist and an amazing cook. Trained by a mother who made a living as an at-home seamstress - whose dress and suit patterns were handmade from assembled newspaper scraps - Mary personified the early 20th century commitment to always keep going. She was a quintessential member of "The Greatest Generation Ever," steeped in the virtues of hard work. She will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held in the Rodeo Lane Chapel, 6350 South Rodeo Lane (1545 E.), Murray, UT, on Monday, November 14, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the church two hours before the services. Interment will follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Online condolences legacy.com Published in the Deseret News from 11/11/2005 - 11/13/2005. Beck, Stella J. Hansen Stella J. Hansen Beck "Grandma Tell" Our dear mother and grandmother Stella Johanna Hansen Beck passed away after a long fruitful life on November 8, 2005 at Highland Care Center, Holladay, Utah. Just a few weeks from her 99th birthday. She was born on December 23, 1906 in Ephraim, Sanpete, Utah, to James Peter and Annie Caroline Thompson Hansen. Loving and kind parents, they taught their daughters to work around the home and also to help on the farm. Stella's mother died when she was 14. This was a great blow to her and she has missed her since. We are happy that she is reunited with her husband, parents and sisters. Stella attended Ephraim Elementary, Ephraim High School and Snow College, where she graduated in May 1926. She taught school for most of her life starting in Axtell and Plymouth, Utah. She taught in Nephi, Utah and they moved to Sandy, Utah where she taught at Sandy Elementary. She became certified in Library Science and became the librarian at Bingham High School, and later at West Jordan Junior High School, where she retired after teaching approximately 42 years. Stella met her sweetheart Clayton J. Beck while attending Snow College. They were married on August 22, 1928 in the Salt Lake Temple and were the proud parents of two boys, Clayton Ronald (Rosalie) Beck and Roger Neal (Louise) Beck. Tragedy struck when Clayton became very ill after 11 years of marriage and he passed away January 17, 1940. Stella was heartbroken and continued to miss him over the many years since. Strong and hardworking, she supported herself and her sons and provided them with a good life. She made sure that she was able to care for herself all of her life and has never been a burden to anyone. She taught her sons to be hardworking and honest, and she was proud of her family and their accomplishments in life. Stella is survived by her sons, their wives, eight grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. They will remember her for the many handmade gifts of quilts, sweaters, pajamas and beautiful knitted afghans. She loved her home in Midvale, Utah, where she was proud of her flower garden and prize tomatoes and she enjoyed her neighbors. Stella was an active member and officer of the DUP. The funeral will be November 12th at the LDS chapel at 1500 East (Altair Dr.) and 8600 South in Sandy, Utah. The viewing will commence at 8:45 a.m. followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. The interment will be at Spring City Cemetery in Spring City, Sanpete, Utah at 2:30 p.m. Gratitude is extended to the many who have helped and cared for our Grandma Tell at Highland Cove and Highland Care Centers, and to Affinity Hospice. You have been angels to her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humanitarian Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints or to your favorite charity. Published in the Deseret News from 11/10/2005 - 11/11/2005. Bender, Ernest H. Ernest H. Bender 1/25/1942~11/11/2004 Dear Daddy, A year has come and gone so quickly. It is so hard to believe that you are gone. Each day the PAIN of our LOSS becomes a bit eaiser, but MISSING YOU will go on FOREVER. We know that you are in a better place, watching over us. We know that you are at PEACE. If I could have one WISH, it would be to bring YOU BACK. Life just isn't the same without YOU. We all MISS YOU so very much. I know they're missing you at Liberty Park. I hope there is Tennis in Heaven. We LOVE YOU SO MUCH DADDY, and we will see you again someday. All our love, Falleen, Sulianna, James, Jeremy, Mom & your Grandchildren, Whitney, Christopher, Alexander, Ron Jr. & Roman. Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Berrett, Ruby Hansen Ruby Hansen Berrett 1924 ~ 2005 Ruby Hansen Berrett passed away Nov. 8, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born Oct. 24, 1924 in Salt Lake to Hilmar and Erika Pedersen Hansen. Married Charles Rulon Berrett, June 6, 1943 in Salt Lake. She was a nurse working in the U of U Kidney Transplant Dept. Became a special cytotechnician working in cancer research. She was a member of the University of Utah Women's Club. She was a warm and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, golf, flower arranging, crossword puzzles, Scrabble games, rock collecting and nature. Ruby loved all her pets. She had a wonderful sense of humor right up to the very end. Most of all, she loved her family. Survived by five children; daughter Rickie Lundstrom (Linc), sons, Ed Berrett (Joey), Kory Berrett (Patricia), Spencer Berrett (Laura) and Tony Berrett (Cheryl); 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Charles R. Berrett. Graveside will be Saturday, Nov. 12th at 11 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, UT. Friends may call from 10 am to 11 a.m. for visitation. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity. Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Burton, Dorothy Margaret Marx Dorothy Margaret Marx Burton "Dottie" 3/15/24 ~ 11/8/05 Born in Mount Pleasant, UT to Shirley Andrew and Margaret Curtis Marx. Mom passed away peacefully on the evening of Nov. 8. She is now in a better place, free from the pain and physical limitations she has endured for the last 42 years. She lived at Wasatch Rehabilitation Center for the last five years where she adopted everyone and made them family for all of us. The lights of her life were her grandchildren, great-grand-children and great-great-grand-children, some adopted, some not but all loved. Her life was a series of accomplishments and trials too numerous to list in such a short space that included service in the Civil Air Patrol as a ground observer, C.E.R.T. Certified, Certified home Nurse, superior Avon Lady, helper of anyone she possibly could, wonderful friend, great-mother and grandmother. She married Ray Burton Sept. 26, 1948 (later divorced) and together they raised four boys. She is survived by her sister, Lola Hemphill, Heyburn, ID; sons, Bill (Lori), John, both of Salt Lake City; Terry (Kalyn), Pocatello, ID; and Larry, Valle, AZ; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and her large extended family at Wasatch Rehabilitation Center. Preceded in death by her parents. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt love and appreciation to the many staff and friends at Wasatch for their care, love and support through the years. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Valley View 4th Ward Chapel 2125 East Evergreen Ave. (3435 South). The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Deseret Memorial Mortuary 36 East 700 South and one hour prior to services on Saturday. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.celebratinglife-ut.com. In lieu of flowers please give someone an extra hug or do something that makes them smile. Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Davis, Pamela Pamela Davis Beloved Mother, Partner and Friend Pam peacefully passed away at her home on November 8, 2005, hand in hand with her family. She was born September 13, 1958 in Salt Lake City, UT to Warren Davis and Chloe McLean. Since June 5, 1988, she was devoted to helping others at Turn Community Services. Pam loved being a mother and dedicated herself to her family and friends. She was the one who held us all together. She found the love of her life, Rick Vanvalkenburg who completed her circle of happiness. She is survived by her father; children Desiree (John) Whitney, Maria (John) McIntyre, Vicki (Aaron) Shores, Sean Hanson and Hailey Davis-Wright; sister Heidi (Shad) Calder; six grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by her mother. An Open House will be held in her honor on Saturday, November 12th from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. in the gymnasium at 7265 South 2700 West, West Jordan. Funeral Directors: Starks Funeral Parlor. Published in the Deseret News from 11/10/2005 - 11/11/2005. Huntsman, Marie Elizabeth Turnbaugh Marie Elizabeth Turnbaugh Huntsman 1918 ~ 2005 SANDY, UT - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Marie Huntsman, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 9th, 2005 under the care of her daughter, Inspiration Hospice, and surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 2, 1918, in Washington Utah to Daniel Avery and Imogene Prisbrey Turnbaugh. Married Alton Huntsman May 2, 1925 which was solemnized in the Manti Temple in June of 1969. She worked at American Fork Training School, Dugway Proving Grounds, and in Fairbanks, Alaska. She enjoyed her art, crafts, crocheting, quilting and canning. She was a master teacher of life, hard work, and honesty. Our mother was a rock of stone and she has left many polished stones. She is survived by four sisters: Wilma Pearson (Las Vegas); Mable Johnson (Nevada); Gertrude Nelson (Boise); Leona Ponn (Las Vegas); a brother, Stewart Turnbaugh (Twin Falls); three children: Richard A. Huntsman (Wilder, ID); Gary M. Huntsman (Salt Lake City); Lana Jean Rivera (Salt Lake City); 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. We are thankful for the LDS Peruvian Park Ward for all the love and caring of our mother Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 12 at the LDS Church at 9119 South 1300 East, Sandy UT. Friends and family may call at the Church prior to services beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment - Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. SereniCare, funeral directors. Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Larsen, Blake Blake Larsen Gone Adventuring 7/16/60 ~ 11/7/05 The brightest and the very best of things are never here to stay. God gives them to us for just a little while and then gathers them away. The angels gathered our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend away on November 7, 2005. Blake loved life and lived to travel and explore mountains, canyons, ancient ruins, books, Red Rock Country and sandy beaches. Blake attended school in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He attended and graduated from the Police Academy in 1993. Blake was employed in managerial positions in the audio and automotive field during his working years. He was living in Bloomington, Utah, and employed by Steven Wade Auto in Saint George, Utah at the time of his death. Blake is survived by his wife Teri; beloved daughters, Mattie Larsen of Saint George, UT; and Mrs. Adam Snider (Jennifer) of Heber, UT; grandson Kolby; mother, Carolyn Schmidt of Salt Lake City, UT; sisters, Mrs. David Peay (Tammy) of Spanish Fork, UT; Mrs. Victor Dellagnola (Stacy) of Salt Lake City, UT; Sid Larsen, mother of Mattie, Saint George, UT; nephews, Jared Peay, wife Alicia, their daughter: Haylie, Kyle Peay and Wyatt Peay. Funeral Services will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Walker Mortuary of Spanish Fork, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork. Family and friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mortuary and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Deseret News from 11/10/2005 - 11/11/2005. Muir, Charles McNaull Charles McNaull Muir 11/11/53 ~ 12/9/04 God looked down on your body, so tired from hanging on, from a life that was overwhelming you, and wanted back his son. So he took away the air you breathe, and gave you what was best, a place to be at peace, a final place to rest. Missing you on your birthday. Love, your wife Linda, children and grandchildren Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Nay, Delores A. Delores A. Nay 1940 ~ 2005 Delores A. Nay, 65, of Seaside, Oregon, died November 8, 2005 in Seaside, Oregon. Delores was born to Lawrence C. and Mary D. (Linford) Nay October 28, 1940 in Circleville, Utah. She attended schools in Circleville, Monroe, Sigard, and Salina, Utah. She married Lane Keisel November 12, 1958 in Maryland, they later divorced in 1974. Delores loved Elvis Presley. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, and singing Karaoke with her sister DJ. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints and a homemaker all of her life. Delores lived in Astoria, Oregon for six years then lived in Seaside, Oregon since 1999. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Donna Keisel of Seaside, Oregon, son and daughter-in-law George Christian and Debbie Keisel of Powell, Wyoming, daughter and son-in-law Peggy Sue and Robert Park of Riverton, Utah, sister and brother-in-law Annette and Bill Cates of Henderson, NV, brother and sister in law J.L. and LaRee Nay of Junction, Utah, sister & brother-in law-Dorothy Jean and Ron Meek of Seaside, OR, brother and sister-in-law Calvin D. and Ramona Nay of Coos Bay, OR, brother Thomas Earl Sampson of Salina, UT, eight grandchildren, three great-grand children, and Auntie Dorothy Mathaney in Ogden, Utah. Delores was preceded in death by son Lance Calvin Keisel, in 1959, sisters Rhoene Lawrence in Dec 2004, and Sylvia Joy Salmi in July 2005. Visitation: Monday, November 14, 2005, 11:00am - 1:00pm, Hughes-Ransom Mortuary, Seaside, OR. Graveside Service: Monday, November 14, 2005, 1:30pm, Evergreen Cemetery, Seaside, Oregon. Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Powell, David Lee David Lee Powell 1944 ~ 2005 David Lee Powell, age 61, died on Friday, November 4, after a short battle with cancer, in Houston Texas. He was born on August 31, 1944, in Florence, Alabama to Robert Lee and Ethel Jean Powell. He married Cheryl Ann Sneddon on August 27, 1994. Their son, Bernard Robert Sneddon-Powell, was born on July 14, 1995. David graduated from Stanford University in 1966 with a BS in Physics. He then joined the Air Force and earned a second BS in Meteorology. He retired from Questar in Salt Lake City. He was an avid science fiction fan and proudly bore the title "Pappa Smoff" at Concom. He was a lifelong Isaac Asimov idolator. He loved to play contract bridge and achieved Life Master status. David is survived by his wife, Cheryl Sneddon, his son Bernard Sneddon-Powell, his parents, Robert and Jean Powell, his brother, Ronald Powell, and his sister Susan (James) Thomas. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77218-4486. Please mention David L. Powell Memorial Fund. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at Lake Hills Memorial, 10055 S. State, Sandy UT at 3 p.m. visitation one hour prior to the services in the Lake Hills Chapel. Online Condolences can be made at www.celebratinglife-ut.com Published in the Deseret News from 11/11/2005 - 11/12/2005. Radack, Ehrenfried Reinhold Friedrich Ehrenfried Reinhold Friedrich Radack (Fred) 1926 - 2005 Fred Radack passed away Nov. 8, 2005, at the age of 79. He was born in Kiel, Germany on July 3, 1926, son of Karl and Martha Berg Radack. He lived an amazing and full life. He was held as a prisoner for four-and-a-half years in Russia after the end of World War II, and said many times that his strong faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped keep him alive. On June 14, 1952, Fred married the love of his life, Elsbeth Balinski. In April 1953, they immigrated to America. Two sons, Roland and Ralph, were born to them, and their family was sealed together forever in the Salt Lake Temple in 1973. Fred and Elsbeth raised a happy family, very close to the Lord and close to each other. Fred was a devoted father, and loved nothing more than to take family vacations and spend time with his wife and sons. He later became a grandfather to five grandchildren, and they couldn't have asked for a better Opa. He loved German chocolate and was always happy to share it with them. He took them fishing, camping and showed them how to do a job and make it perfect. A carpenter by trade and always a perfectionist, Fred made sure every job was done with the greatest precision. As he passes to the next life, his hard work will remain here for years to come. Fred served faithfully in many church callings, including eleven years as a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple. Fred was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Elsbeth, sisters Karla Siebach and Marlies Kramer, sons, Roland (Debbi) and Ralph (Debrah), and grandchildren Daniel, Chris, Eric, Kimberly and Karlie. Opa, we know you are at peace with your Heavenly Father. We love you dearly and will always remember and follow your unwavering example. Friends and family may call from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1950 East, and again on Sat., Nov. 12 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Butler 20th Ward chapel, 1435 East 7200 South, prior to services. Funeral at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Online condolences to www.larkinmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 11/10/2005 - 11/11/2005. Roberts, Wade Jay Wade Jay Roberts 1949 ~ 2005 Our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle, Wade Jay Roberts, passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer on November 7, 2005, at home in Kearns, surrounded by his family. Born September 26, 1949 in Pocatello, Idaho, son of Frank and Willa "Billie" Ransom Roberts. He graduated from Kearns High School in 1967. Served in the US Navy. He was a generous and kind man who loved his kids, family and dogs. He enjoyed playing his guitar, antiques, and watching old shows. Survived by his father; sons: Shawn (Melanie) Roberts and Jeff (Kellie) Roberts; daughter, Cindy (Ronald) Romero; eight grandchildren: Chaunce, Chelsea, Chabrey, Brady, Canon, Maleah, Laticia, Gabriel; sister, Karen (Kelly) Rigby; sister-in-law, Verna; Special friend Diane Collier. Preceded in death by his mother; daughter, Tuesday; granddaughter, Chaylea; brothers, Robin and Danny. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Jill Moore. Graveside services will be held Saturday, 1:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1950 East. A viewing will be held Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. Published in the Deseret News from 11/9/2005 - 11/11/2005. Sain, Dorothy Shaffer Dorothy Shaffer Sain 1920 ~ 2005 Dorothy Oneta Shaffer Sain passed away of pneumonia on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, in Holladay, Utah. She was born on April 16, 1920, in Logan, Utah. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul E. and Sheryl W. Sain; two grandchildren, Christopher P. and Melody A. Sain; and four brothers, Boyd J. Shaffer of Belize, Dean A. Shaffer, Gene L. Shaffer, and David F. Shaffer, all of Utah. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dale M. Shaffer of Nevada. During her life, Dorothy served as a Sunday School Board Member in the Salt Lake Park Stake; P.T.A. President of Webster Elementary School; Salt Lake City Council P.T.A. President; President of University of Utah Mothers' Club; and President of Salt Lake Mothers' Club. She worked for the Utah State insurance Commission. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2005, at the Winder 5th Ward Chapel: 1361 E. 4000 So., Holladay, Utah. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 E. 10600 So., Sandy. Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005. Valentine, Dale M. Dale M. Valentine 1928 ~ 2005 FARMINGTON, UTAH- Dale M. Valentine, age 77, passed away November 9, 2005 in Farmington, Utah, due to complications arising from congestive heart failure. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928, in Salt Lake City, the son of Hilda Mason and Nephi Merrell Valentine. Dale attended Emerson Grade School, Roosevelt Junior High and South High School in Salt Lake City. He graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in 1952 and from BYU with an MA in 1955. Dale married Sheronne Robertson on June 18, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple and was the father of five children, Mark, Ron, Vicki, Melanie and Valerie. An active member of the LDS Church, Dale served as president of the Texas South Mission 1970-1973; he served in the Spanish American Mission as a young man and later served as a branch president in Peru and in three bishoprics in the United States. He also served as counselor to the president of the Andean Mission. He served in the Bountiful Temple for nine years as a set-apart ordinance worker. His varied career enabled him to work as an overseas advisor for the Institute of Public Administration, where he served with his family in the Dominican Republic and in Peru. He later worked for the Genealogical Society arranging for the microfilming of vital records in Brazil, El Salvador, Peru, Bolivia, Honduras, Barbados, Costa Rica, Paraguay, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Guatemala. In earlier years he worked in the aerospace industry for Marquardt and Thiokol. In 1985 he was appointed Justice Court Judge for Farmington and served until his retirement. In 1996 he was selected by the 158 Utah Justices as the Judge of the Year. Dale is survived by his wife, Sheronne; five children: Mark Valentine (Julie), Ron Valentine (Julie), Vicki Valentine, Melanie Durfee (Ryan), and Valerie Backman (Keith); 26 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Elaine Brown (George); and brother, M. Kaye Valentine (Sue). He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara; and grandson, Christopher Backman. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Farmington Rock Chapel, 272 North Main Street. There will be a viewing November 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 North 400 East and Tuesday 12:45-1:45 p.m. at the church. Interment: Farmington City Cemetery. E-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 11/11/2005 - 11/13/2005. Guest Book Flowers Charities Walker, Edwin Reeves Edwin Reeves Walker 1929 ~ 2005 Edwin, 76, of Murray, died Nov. 6 from stroke complications leaving a legacy of faithfulness and loyalty. Ed was born April 6, 1929 in Long Beach, Calif. to Charles E. Walker and Alice D. Reeves. He was educated in Long Beach, attended Utah State and LDS Business College. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War for four years. He married Lucille Garvin in 1950. She passed away in 1993. In 1963 Ed moved his young family to Moss Point, Mississippi to work for Chevron Pascagoula Refinery as a traffic manager. After retirement he worked for Brighton Bank. Ed was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Branch President, Stake Presidency, High Council, Bishopric, High Priest Group Leader and home teacher. He enjoyed baseball, trains, the ocean and was a skilled craftsman. Ed is survived by five children: Wayne (Terri), Jann (Bob) Bunnell, Greer (Dick) Jensen, Garve (Sue) and Beth (Ross) Vellinga, 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Eleven have served missions. A special thanks to Ginger Evans and children for year of friendship. Also to three exceptional care givers: Suchi, Roxanne and Rosalinda and to Hospice. Viewing held Sunday, Nov. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive. Funeral services12:00 noon Monday, Nov. 14 at Little Cottonwood 20th Ward, 1160 E. Vine Street. Viewing also held prior to services at the Church 11:00-11:45 p.m. Published in the Deseret News from 11/11/2005 - 11/13/2005. Guest Book Funeral home info Flowers Charities Wilcox, Larry Fred Larry Fred Wilcox 1946 ~ 2005 After a lifetime of battling one affliction after another, our Dad, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend finally won the hardest battle of all, colon cancer. Larry Fred Wilcox was born March 11, 1946 in Mt. Pleasant, the oldest child of Fred T and Althea B Wilcox. He passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on November 7, 2005. Larry grew up and attended schools in Mt. Pleasant, graduating from North Sanpete in 1964. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local #3, his trade that as a land surveyor on major construction projects. Larry was recently awarded his AA 15 years of sobriety chip. Larry loved the mountains, his dog, game shows, native plants and flowers, but most of all fishing. It broke his heart when he "just didn't feel like fishin' anymore." His survivors include his sons; Eddie and Michael, his beloved daughter Sammi, his mother; Althea, his four sisters, who always took care of him and he tormented unmercifully; Shauna (Richard) Brotherson, Sherri (Gary) Jarrett, Connie Wilcox, Bobbe (Leon) Monk, his ex-wife Joan Dean, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Wilber. A memorial service will be held Saturday Nov.12, 2005, 1:00 p.m.; at Wasatch Academy Auditorium, 120 South 100 West, Mt Pleasant, Utah. Visitation with the family from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45. Interment at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military rites. After the services, there will be a potluck lunch at WA Auditorium. Published in the Deseret News on 11/11/2005.