OBITS: Deseret News 25 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 Andersen, Beverly Gillett Beverly Gillett Andersen She Will Be Missed Since you never ask a lady her age we can only say "she was as old as her tongue and a little bit older than her teeth." Born to Helena Maude and Denzil Clark Gillett in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married the love of her life, Robert L. "Bob" Andersen on January 3, 1947. Her spunk remained but the sparkle left her eyes when Bob preceded her in death, 14 years ago. She has finally found peace at her husband's side. She will be greatly missed by her children Sharen (Dave) Jorgensen, Bob (Sheila) Andersen, Cindy (Frank) Venz and Laurie Andersen, grandchildren Connie, Lesia, Robyn, Heather, Ashley, Shaley and Beau and four grandsons-in-law, 12 great-grandchildren, sister Catherine Harmston, brother Don Gillett, sisters-in-law Retha Gillett, Arlene Gillett and Darleen Gillett. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Keith, Douglas and Charles Gillett, sister Iris Hales and by great-granddaughter, Madison Pickett. The family wishes to thank the special folks at Valley Lounge for their friendship and support and for always saving her place at the bar, especially after dad died. Special thanks to Janna and the rest of CNS Hospice for helping us keep her at home and making her last days more comfortable. Funeral Services will be held on Nov. 26, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Valley View mortuary Chapel 4335 West 4100 South where family and friends may call at a viewing from 12 to 1:45 prior to services. Interment will be in the Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News on 11/25/2005. Carlson, Rey Rey Carlson He Will Be Missed Rey Carlson, formerly of Driggs, Idaho, passed away November 21, 2005 after a struggle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife, Doris, four children, six grandchildren and two sisters, Hazel Butler (OK) and Edith Wade (ID). Services will be held at Redwood Memorial 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah, on Sat., November 28, 2005. A viewing will be held at 10 a.m. with a service to follow. Published in the Deseret News on 11/25/2005. Clark, Adam Scott Adam Scott Clark 11/5/73 ~ 11/18/05 Adam Scott Clark, born Sukdev Bhahadur, aka Kevin White, was born Nov. 5, 1973 in Santinagar, Bengal, India, of Nepali and Bengali parents, both lepers. He was abandoned to the Sisters of Charity at his mother's death, but at age 7, the Sisters sent him to a Dickensian orphanage in Calcutta called "Boys Town." His legs bore scars from a beating for having eaten fruit from a mission tree. He stole pennies to buy tickets to see Hindi movies. To rescue him from priestly molestations and abuse, Adam was included in a catalogue of boys available for adoption. Chosen because he played the violin, he left India in 1985 and was sealed to Scott Hancock and Mary Beth Clark in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Jan. 11, 1986. He played soccer on the UYSA "Red Devils" team, winning a regional championship. He was an Eagle Scout and attended Jamboree with Reid, his dearest bro.' He set Brighton High records on the track team and continued his affair with the violin. He served in the Mexico, Monterrey West Mission, in Monterrey, Saltillo, and Matahuela. He loved the Mexican people and they him. He empathized with the poorest of the poor, teaching people living in boxes and huts. He found Hector DeKoster, a five year old with a congenital heart defect and helped bring him to Utah to receive life saving surgery. Many of his best friends were Mexican Saints. He was briefly married to Tielynn Chisholm and later sealed to Nicole Chidester in the Bountiful LDS Temple. Caleb Adam, Caden Scott, and Cassandra Nicole were born to this union. These children were the light and purpose of his being. But he was tormented by the demons of his youth and he fought a lifelong struggle against bigotry, hypocrisy and clinical depression. Divorced, humiliated, despondent, and with an unfilled prescription, he lost the battle when he took his own life on Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. He is survived by his parents, his children, his grandparents, Ray and Dixie Clark, his sisters, E. Rebekah Duran (Daniel), Rachael K. Baggett (Landale), Sarah Jane Page (Zachary), Margaret E. Jensen (Jordan), Jessica K., M. Suzanna, Martha M., Hannah A., and Abigail R., his brothers Donald X.N. (Irene), W. Reid (Marcie), David R., J. Aaron, Christopher M. (Alma), Zachariah E., Joshua J., Timothy D., Benjamin J., S. Noah, and Isaiah L., and by 13 nieces and nephews. His grandparents, William R. and Beth P. Crawford, and a nephew, James predeceased him. He is also survived by his fianc e, Cynthia Hernandez. A man of unusual congeniality and compassion, he was loved by his family and by many others. He believed in his Savior and had a testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel. He never wanted to abandon his children as he himself was abandoned. Friends are invited to greet his family on Friday., Nov. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) and Sat. Nov. 26 from 10 - 10:45 a.m. at the Willow Creek 9th Ward, 2350 E. Creek Rd., Sandy, UT. The funeral will be held Sat. Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Willow Creek 9th Ward. Burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 11/23/2005 - 11/25/2005. Griffin, Patrice Patrice Griffin 1956 ~ 2005 Patrice Pettingill Griffin, 49, passed away Monday, November 21, 2005, in Sandy. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska, February 24, 1956, to William E. and Patricia Felton Pettingill. Patrice was raised and attended school in Burley, Idaho, where she graduated from high school. She learned to work hard at a young age. She met the love of her life, Craig, at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple, Dec. 27, 1979. She excelled in dance and loved participating on the Ricks College Ballroom Team. She was a cheerleader in high school and college. She had talents for dry flower arranging and tole painting. Her special talent was loving everyone she met. Patrice was a faithful active member of the LDS Church. She served a valiant full-time mission in Michigan while her sweetheart served his mission. Even though she could have no children of her own, she was a mother to many, including all her nieces and nephews. She loved working in the Primary and had great love for each child. She influenced and loved many young men when she assisted Craig as a Scout Leader. She was sustained by a strong faith and positive attitude despite severe life-long health and pain challenges. Patrice is survived by her husband; her parents; a brother, Bill (Teresa) Pettingill; sisters, Debra (Brian) Barlow, Tami (Mark) Boyco, Trudi (Ron) Dymock and Paula John; numerous nieces and nephews; in-laws, Marcus and Joanne Griffin and family. Patrice was preceded in death by her grandparents. Grandma Pettingill and Grandma Wilson were her two special grandmothers, both of whom strengthened her during her hardest times. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26th at 12 noon at the Sandy Granite View Stake Center, 9880 S. 3100 E. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S., and at the Stake Center Saturday from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Published in the Deseret News from 11/23/2005 - 11/25/2005. Koenig, Irmgard Paula Birth Irmgard Paula Birth Koenig "Mutti" 1923 ~ 2005 Our beloved Mutti, Irmgard Koenig, returned to her Heavenly Father on November 18th, 2005. She was born June 10, 1923 in Schneidemuehl, W Prussia, Germany, to Friedrich and Emma Birth, the 4th of 11 children. She married Heinz Hw Koenig November 28, 1947 in Germany. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple after they immigrated to Utah in 1956. She loved working with glass, as a Master Glazier, until she retired at age 72. She was a true and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a member of the German Speaking Ward, she enjoyed singing in the choir. She loved, most of all, going to the cabin at Bear Lake. There she found peace and freedom. One could always find her in her golf cart, on the beach, feeding the seagulls. Survived by her children: Elke Brown (Charles), Gerhard Koenig, Karl-Heinz Koenig (Darlene) Daniela Woods, Hyrum Koenig, and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as her siblings Edith Rohloff (Walter), Christa Koenig, Werner Birth, Brigitte Foster (Gerald), and Peter Birth (Lynne). She was preceded in death by her husband Heinz Hw Koenig; her parents Friedrich and Emma Birth; her sister in law, Eva Maria Birth; and her siblings Margarete Christiansen, Ruth Daniels, Eva Birth, Nephi Birth, and Gerhard Birth. Services will be held Saturday Nov. 26, 2005, 11a.m. at the German Speaking Ward (Douglas Ward) 721 So. 1200 E. Salt Lake City UT. Family and friends may visit Friday November 25, 2005, 6 to 8 pm at Larkin Mortuary 260 E. South Temple. Interment at Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 11/23/2005 - 11/25/2005. Morzelewski, Jack Jack Morzelewski Beloved husband, father & grandfather Jack Morzelewski passed away peacefully on November 22, 2005. He was born April 22, 1921 to Marie Minderlein and John Morzelewski in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had one brother, Charles Morzelewski, who preceded him in death. He graduated from West High School and lived in Salt Lake City the remainder of his life except for his service in the United States Navy during World War II as a Carpenter's Mate 2nd class. He was honorably discharged in December 1945. He married Eudora Marcia Frazier on July 25, 1947 and built their home across the street from where he grew up. They had four children, Terry Rose Kuzma (Ed), David Morzelewski (Barbara), Troy Morzelewski, Lori Cris Morzelewski (preceded him in death), 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He worked for Salt Lake Mill and Lumber where he was a cabinet maker and retired in 1986. He loved his family and the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting. He was loved very much and will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2005 at Rose Park North Stake Center, 1155 North 1200 West at 12:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.celebratinglife-ut.com Published in the Deseret News on 11/25/2005. Nebeker, Conrad Hansen Conrad Hansen Nebeker 1930 ~ 2005 Conrad Hansen Nebeker died suddenly November 21st during a morning of hard work on his beloved Indian Creek Ranch at Bear Lake. He was born in Salt Lake City on June 14, 1930 to La Rue Hansen and Sidney J. Nebeker, who raised him on South Eden Ranch at Bear Lake. After his father's death, he continued to ranch with his grandfather and ride saddle broncs. He wintered at East High (class of '48), where he was a state track champion. He served a mission in Australia and then volunteered for the Army during the Korean War. While attending the University of Utah, he met Carolyn Rich, his loving wife of 47 years. They were married by David O. McKay in the Salt Lake Temple on August 8, 1958. Conrad graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and trained in internal medicine at San Francisco General Hospital, University of Iowa, and the University of Utah. For over 30 years, he practiced solo internal medicine in Ogden. Making frequent housecalls and volunteering regularly at the Rescue Mission, he loved his patients generously. He was proud that Medicare cited him for charging his patients too little. Conrad was a visionary. Among other businesses, he established the first retirement home and opened the first salad-bar restaurants in northern Utah. He invented a rotary engine, car turntable, prostate shrinker, and microwave pothole fixer. His most ambitious project was to move Hong Kong to the Baja Peninsula in the late 1980's. Just recently, he was working on a sustainable solution for nuclear waste disposal. Always hard at work, he moved sprinkler pipe, bucked bales, and remodeled houses until the day he died. He found creative expression building large water features and whimsical structures such as the Bear Lake Monster, the Shoe House, and the Ranch Hand truck stop that featured his hand-made, barbed-wire chandeliers. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Rich Nebeker and his four sons Jonathan Rich Nebeker (Melinda), Jason Rich Nebeker (Cindy), Michael Rich Nebeker (Reyna), Adam Rich Nebeker (Heidi) his 11 grandchildren, and his three siblings Sidney Jay Nebeker, Mary "Dearie" Winters, and David Eliot Nebeker. He was buried preservative free at Sagebrush Cemetery, Bear Lake on Tuesday. There will be a memorial service 11 am, Friday, November 25th at the Ogden 43rd Ward at Fillmore Ave and 26th Street. Visiting 45 minutes prior. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Dr. Conrad H. Nebeker scholarship at the University of Utah School of Medicine, 540 Arapeen Way, Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Published in the Deseret News from 11/24/2005 - 11/25/2005. Vest, Norman Dee Norman Dee Vest 10/26/39 ~ 11/21/05 Norman Dee Vest, age 66, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2005 in Delta. He was born November 26, 1939 in Lynndyl, UT to Myron Cornell and Alean Mary Talbot Vest. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Survived by children: Brent, Brian, Steven, Kathy (Steve) Prows, Shirley (Kirk) Roberts, Cheryl (John) Coulston, Shawna (Greg) West; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and three brothers, Raymond (Bonnie) Vest, Robert (Barbara) Vest and Gene Vest. Preceded in death by son, Richard Dee Vest. He will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Delta Stake Center, 72 N Center, Delta. Friends may call Friday evening, from 7-8 p.m. at Nickle Mortuary, 190 S Center, Delta and at the church, Saturday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. in Mona Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 11/23/2005 - 11/25/2005. Wilde, Wilma Jensen Wilma Jensen Wilde "Billie" On Monday morning, Nov. 21, 2005 Wilma Jensen Wilde, passed away from pancreatic cancer at home with her husband and family by her side. Wilma was born October 20, 1926 to Marion M. and May Laver Jensen. She was the youngest of six wonderful children. On May 24, 1945 she married Richard A. Wilde in Brigham City, Utah. Later solemnized in the Seattle, Washington Temple. Wilma moved to Park City, Utah in 1975 with her husband. There she was actively involved with the Kimball Arts Center as well as being on the Board of Directors of the Park City Library. Wilma was intelligent and an avid reader. Blessed with a keen mind and wit. Our father always said, "Anytime he grappled with a difficult decision, he went to Wilma for her opinion." Wilma held a devout life-long belief in the LDS church. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Wilde, two daughters: Vicki Wilde and Wilma Randlyn Wilde; one son-in-law, Randal K. Eagar; three grandchildren: Jennifer (Joel A.) Swift, Tiffany Christine Eagar and Richard Randal Eagar: one beloved great-grandchild Sophia May Swift; also two beloved nieces, Patricia Draper and Carolyn Stone and many other loving nieces and nephews; two sisters: Opal O'Rourke and Afton Boyle and two brothers: Clifton Jensen and Alan Jensen. Preceded in death by parents, Marion M. and May Laver, brother Dick Jensen and beloved daughter, Marion Christine Wilde Eagar. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to IHC Hospice for their compassionate and loving care of my wife, our mother and our grandmother. We would like especially like to thank Dulce, Jan, Laurie and Tonya. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 26, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Olympus 4th Ward 4176 Adonis Drive (4160 South). Friends and family may visit on Friday, evening November 25, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday prior to the services Interment: Salt Lake City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.Holbrookmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 11/23/2005 - 11/25/2005.