OBITS: Deseret News 6 Oct 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 Atwood, Margaret Margaret Burton Atwood 1928 ~ 2005 Mary "Margaret" Burton Atwood, 76, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2005 after a long illness. She was born October 7, 1928 to Fred and Mildred Burton in Logan, Utah. She was raised in Grace, Idaho and graduated from Grace High School in 1946. Margaret worked hard all of her life and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. Margaret was intelligent, kind-hearted and loved by many people. She was also known for her cooking and sense of humor. Margaret was a long time member of the Schubert Singers. She is preceded in death by her son, Craig Banks, her parents, two sisters and husbands. Margaret leaves behind her children, Daniel Banks (Sylvia), Scott Banks (Karen) and Diane Banks Montoya (Richard), sisters, Artell, Margene and Janet Ann, her grandchildren; Michelle, Christopher, Alexander, Daniel, Kayden, Lauren, Auriel, Ethan, Gregory, Madeline, Alison, Matthew and Megan, her greatgrandchildren; Cheyenne, Aspen and Hunter, nieces and nephews and stepchildren (Atwoods). The children of Margaret would like to acknowledge and send a special thanks to Margaret's doctors, Keith Lane and John Weis, the staff at Caresource Hospice for making her final journey so peaceful, to our step-brother, Quesnel Atwood and family, as well as our mother's close friends Kim Panter and family and especially Barbara Rau for all their care and support. Mom, we love you and miss you! A memorial service will be held in her honor on her birthday, October 7th at the Stratford Ward located at 2605 S 1500 E at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Huntsman Cancer institute. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Brock, Lucille Merrill Lucille Merrill Brock 1924 ~ 2005 Lucille Merrill Brock, 80, passed away October 2, 2005, of myelodysplasia and myasthenia gravis, a disease that burdened her for over 25 years. She was born on October 21, 1924, to E. Lionel and Alda Hyde Merrill in Downey, Idaho. She graduated in 1946 from the LDS Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse in Idaho and Utah for 35 years. On October 14, 1946, she married Richard E. Brock in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. In 1948 she moved back to Idaho to work as the only nurse in the rural community hospital of Downey. Later became head nurse at the Union Pacific Railroad Dispensary in Salt Lake. She held this position for 23 years until the effects of myasthenia gravis caused her to retire in 1981. She was an avid genealogist and held many church callings. Survived by her devoted, caring husband of almost 59 years and her children Kristine (Gary) Sandquist, Stephen (Irene) Brock, and Jeanne Pulliam; her brothers Louis Merrill and Lynn (Faye) Merrill and brother-in-law Golden C. Linford (Betty, deceased); and her sisters Patsy (Rex) Nager and Joan (Reed) Davis. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A son-in-law, John L. Powell, a great grandson and great granddaughter preceded her in death. The family expresses thanks and appreciation to doctors Peter Hasby and Robert Miller and to the staff of Care Source for their outstanding care of Lucille. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005, 12:00 noon, at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, where friends may call from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Clabby, Lorraine Lorraine Clabby "Together Again" On September 29, 2005, at the age of 75, I was reunited with my loving husband, Don, due to complications from bone cancer. I fought hard with the aid of family, friends, and many compassionate health care workers. My twin sister Larene and I were born March 25, 1930, in Malad, Idaho to wonderful parents, Hugh and Sarah Clark. I have many fond memories of growing up with my brother and eight sisters. I married Don Clabby, the most caring and loving man on earth, July 22, 1950. Along with our three daughters we were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on May 15, 1962. As an active member of the LDS church I enjoyed many callings; spending time with friends, cooking for everyone and going for long walks. My greatest joy was my family. I am survived by daughters Kaye (Mick) Skola and Dana Clabby; four grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) McBride, Alicia (Tyson) Aiken, Britton Soto, McCall Clabby; three great-grand-children, Brodin and Robert Aiken and baby McBride; sisters, Helen Reese, Beth Hawks, Thelma Daniels, Larene Vaughan, and Anne Peterson. I was preceded in death by my parents, husband, daughter Anne, my brother and five sisters. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday October 8, 2005 at the Mueller Park 4th Ward, 1320 E. 1975 S., Bountiful. Friends may call Friday October 7th from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Sat. 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment Malad City Cemetery, Malad, Idaho. e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 10/4/2005 - 10/7/2005. Cook-Peterson, Betty Ruth Sandefur Betty Ruth Sandefur Cook-Peterson 1921 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Our beloved mother and grandmother, Betty, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah. She was born January 20, 1921 in Nowata, Oklahoma, a daughter of Lillian and Thomas Sandefur. Betty was married in 1942 to Wayne L. Cook for 48 years. Wayne passed away in 1990. In 1993, she married John Peterson. He passed away in 2004. During her lifetime, she obtained her BS Degree from the University of Utah, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was a school teacher for many years. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bountiful where she was a Sunday School teacher. The church library was dedicated in her name for her many years of service. She was a member of DAR, and DAC, and did extensive work on genealogy. She was an avid reader, and a collector of dolls, Wizard of OZ memorabilia, and commemorative plates. She enjoyed her garden and her many roses. We will all hold her fondly in our memories and our hearts. Surviving are her daughter Nancy L. (Steven) Orton, Renton WA; son Gerry W. (Dianne) Cook, Craig, CO; five grandchildren, Kathryn Howard, Spokane, WA; Michele Heidorn, Sammamish, WA; Michael Orton, Denver, CO; Russell Cook, and Sharon Cook, both of Ogden, UT; seven great- grandchildren, Spencer and Jordan Howard, Gage and Caleb Cook, Emily, Jacob and Courtney Heidorn. She was preceded in death by her parents Lillian and Thomas Sandefur, brothers Ray and Kermit, and sister Frances. The family expresses special thanks to the staff at Rocky Mountain Care Bountiful, and Hospice caregivers for their gentle and tender concern for her comfort and care. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 North 400 East. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Bountiful First Baptist Church Library, 1915 So. Orchard Dr., Bountiful, UT 84010. Email condolences to the family at lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Davis, Claudia Bridge Claudia Bridge Davis 1933 ~ 2005 Claudia Bridge Davis, age 71, of Victor, Idaho died Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah due to injuries incurred during a car accident on September 5, 2005. Claudia was born October 14, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joseph LaMar and Ada Leavitt Bridge. She graduated from Granite High School. On April 28, 1952 she married Keith Willard Davis, they worked together as taxidermists, after moving to Victor, Idaho in 1978. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she and her husband served missions in Tanzania, Africa and the Philippines. She enjoyed being with family, using her creativity, and helping others. She is preceded in death by her husband on September 5, 2005, parents and a sister JoAnn Lemon. Survivors include her children Diane (Paul) Hawkins, Andy (Candy) Davis; Aaron Davis all of Victor, Mark (Robin) Davis and Annette (Robert) Badger both of Salt Lake City, Utah; Sisters: Dawna Jahn, Mary Wilson, Teri Getz; Brothers: Tom Bridge Ed Bridge; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 12 noon at the Victor LDS Church in Victor, Idaho with Bishop Larry Hull officiating. Family will meet with friends from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Friday and then from 10 - 11:45 a.m. prior to the funeral both at the church. Burial will be in the Victor Cemetery under the direction of the Valley Mortuary in Driggs. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Claudia Davis Burial Fund at Bank of Commerce, P.O. Box 787, Driggs, Idaho 83422 Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Dressler, Tristin Michael Tristin Michael Dressler October 4, 2005 Tristin was born without knowing the joys of life. He never experienced the warmth of the summer sun on his perfect face, the excitement of playing in fallen autumn leaves, the fresh breath and smell of spring rain, or frolicking in winter's snows and making snowmen. Although being denied the joys of mortal life, he continues in the immortal, being carried on the wings of angels and shown the wonders of the universe by those who passed before him. Tristin provided great joy and excitement during his development. He will be an unseen and ever present companion to his parents, watching over them and providing comfort until he one day takes their hands and joins them as they experience the beauty and splendor of heaven. Tristin is survived by his mother, Wendy Michelle Boucher, his father, Joe Michael Dressler, sisters, Kaylee Jo and Amelia Mae Dressler; grand-parents David A. Boucher, Lynn M. and Glen Baier, Diane and Robert Dressler; uncles, D.J. Boucher, Joshua Boucher, Matthew Boucher, Jason Dressler; aunts, Trish Dressler and Tami Dressler; great-grandparents, Lois B. Boucher, Charlotte Feaster, Donna and Dick Gainsforth, Helen and Calvin Stark. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 7, 2005 at Holladay Memorial Park, 4900 Memory Lane (1990 East). Friends may call at Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Fankhauser, Steven Scott In Loving Memory Steven Scott Fankhauser MY HUSBAND, OUR FATHER, OUR FRIEND Since there are no guarantees that I, and the ones I love will awaken again tomorrow, I live today with zeal. I am true to myself, true to my soul, I say what needs expressing. I am generous with my words and affection. I do not let the day go by without telling at least one new person what he or she means to my life. I take nothing for granted, it might be gone when I look again. This promise we make to you, my eternal soul mate, our father, our friend. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Forsgren, Elizabeth Wale Elizabeth Wale Forsgren 1916 ~ 2005 Elizabeth passed peacefully at Alta Ridge Alzheimer's Center on Wednesday, October 5, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born to William Moroni and Jean Nibley Wale in Baker, Oregon on February 21, 1916, she moved to Salt Lake City with her family shortly thereafter. After graduating from East High she worked for Hudson Bay Fur. She married A. Ferron Forsgren June 2, 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. While raising her three loving children she held various callings in the LDS church and worked at the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring from its Employees Hospital Association in 1978. She loved being with family, friends and extended family members as they traveled all the world continents except Antarctic with the U.P. Old Timers Club, which tours she and her husband organized. She also loved playing bridge, tennis and golf. She was heartbroken with the death of her daughter, Jane, age 19, in 1967, but gave her all to her sons, their wives, and her grandchildren. She opened her home to anyone who needed a helping hand or word of encouragement, and will be remembered as a loving, compassionate friend to all. We love you and will miss you. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane; grandson, Michael; a sister, Margaret Pulham, and a brother, Bill Wale. She is survived by her husband, sons Thomas W. and wife Jane, and Mark W. and wife Janna, sister Jean Latter (Fullmer, deceased), five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Monument Park 11th Ward, 1500 So. Foothill Drive, on Saturday, October 8 at 1:00 p.m., where friends may call two hours prior to services. Burial, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral Directors Larkin Sunset Lawn. Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Geertsen, Paul Joseph Paul Joseph Geertsen 1927 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Paul Joseph Geertsen, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side on Oct 4, 2005. Born May 9, 1927 to Joseph Edwin and Eloise Ensign Geertsen in Salt Lake City, Utah. After serving 13 months in the US Navy, he married his sweetheart, Lois Welti, in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 27, 1946. Paul loved music and was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice. He sang his first solo in an assembly at South High School and performed often with his sweet wife at various functions through the years. He loved the Lord and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many callings throughout the years, including Bishoprics and Gospel Doctrine teacher. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1950. He was an educator and administrator with Granite School District for 34 years and touched many lives in those years. Along with his teaching he sold Fuller Brush and Watkins products for many years. His hard work enabled him to take his family on vacation each summer which created many fond memories for all of us. He loved nature and taught his children to love it also. He especially loved the ocean and Yellowstone. He enjoyed bird watching, astronomy, coin and stamp collecting also. He is survived by his beloved wife and four children, Margie (Ray) Hardy, Nancy (Rand) Rawson, Patty (Jerry) Bennion and Gary (Jill) Geertsen, 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, brother Bob (Linda Ann) Geertsen and sisters Marilyn (Delmon) Erickson, Joan Wood and Linda Lee Geertsen. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Jim. Special thanks to Patrick Tyson, Helen and all the other people at Caregivers Support Network for their kind and loving care of dad. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kearns First Ward Chapel, 4575 W. 5415 S. Friends may call Friday evening at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State, Murray from 6-8 p.m. and one hour before the services at the church. Interment - Valley View Memorial Park. We will miss this dear sweet man but his legacy will live with us forever. Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Golightly, Dora Strong Dora Strong Golightly 1913 ~ 2005 Dora Strong Golightly, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, continued her journey Oct 3, 2005 at the age of 92, after a long stay at the Heritage Bennion Care Center. Dora was the only daughter born May 9, 1913 to Ralph J. and Cynthia Blaimiers Strong, in Kaysville, Utah. The family moved to Salt Lake City where she graduated from East High School. She worked in the candy department at ZCMI. She married Gilbert (Bert) R. Golightly (Deceased 1977) on April 2, 1935. They were blessed with two sons, Richard (Judy) and Leonard (Linda). Dora loved working in her garden. She was a member of the Ladies Lions Club, Ladies Highland Bowling League, Redwood Ladies Golf League, and the Town House Club. She loved going to lunch and shopping with friends and family. Dora was a very elegant lady and very independent until she was 90-years-old. Survived by her sons Richard (Judy) and Leonard (Linda), her brother Philip (Betty) Strong. She had 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grand-children and one great-great-grand-daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bert, brothers, Ross B., Don R., and Paul B. Strong, her granddaughter Leslie Anne Boyer and her two great-grand- children Baby "G" and Kierstin Mollee Golightly. Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, October 6th, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, (3401 South Highland Drive) from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Graveside services at Wasatch Lawn at 12 noon. Special thanks to all the healthcare professionals at Heritage Bennion Care Center who cared for Dora during her long stay, Betty Metcalf - life long friend and Mildred Warner her friend and roommate at Bennion Care Center. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Hemming, Parley Lynn Parley Lynn Hemming 1921 ~ 2005 Parley Lynn Hemming, 84, a former resident of Thayne, Wyoming and Layton, Utah died Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah of injuries sustained in an accidental fall. He was born June 13, 1921, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Parley and Jeneve Hemming. On June 8, 1945 he married Vernetta Clark in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She died Dec. 7, 1992. They raised their family in Blackfoot, Id. where Parley was employed as a bank officer for Idaho Bank and Trust. Parley served in the United States Navy during World War II as a chief machinist mate in the South Pacific. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and his wife fulfilled a mission to Nauvoo, Illinois and served as temple ordinance workers in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple. After retiring, Parley moved to his summer home in Thayne, WY. where he was a member of the Thayne First Ward. He had many good friends living on the Star Valley Ranch and enjoyed playing cards and golfing with his buddies. Additional hobbies included: working with wood, fishing, bowling, and traveling. During their married life, he and Vernetta traveled all over the world with Vernetta's brothers, sisters, and their spouses. Parley is survived by his son and daughter and their families: Dr. and Mrs. Bruce (Caroline) Hemming of Manchester, MO, Dr. and Mrs. Craig (Rita) Coombs of Layton, Utah; two brothers John (Cleda) Hemming, St. George, Utah; and Calvin Hemming of Tacoma, WA; and three sisters: Sylvia Bellairs, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Genevie Puckett, Pocatello, Id; and Mary (Wally) Cook of Vancouver, Washington. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren who all loved him dearly. Friends and family may call Friday, October 7, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Idaho State University Student Stake Center, 1701 Bartz Way Bldg #2 (next to the Stephens Performing Arts Center) in Pocatello, Idaho with President Thomas W. Clark, officiating. Friends and family may call from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at the Stake Center. Interment, Mountainview Cemetery, Pocatello, Idaho. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Horsley, David Joseph David Joseph Horsley 1958 ~ 2005 One of the lessons cancer teaches us is that each day is a unique and precious gift. David Joseph Horsley, age 47, died Oct. 3rd of Pancreatic Cancer. Though young, he was a man who lived an uncommon life and lived it to the very limits of his longing. He did not need to learn how valuable each day was, as he already knew. He had learned early that life is magic. Even before cancer, he was busy teaching us to laugh early and often - to use our spirits to wonder and to stretch our abilities to fly. In short, he understood the magic each day can bring. He lived his life simply, according to the things he believed in, and never gave up any experience for anything less than it could be. David always thought most people pass through life as though they are asleep and he wanted to be awake for every moment. His odd sense of humor reminded us of a very honest point of view and open tolerance of people of all walks of life. It made us want to see the magic as well. It is the gift he leaves with us today. He was born Oct. 3rd, 1958, and magically passed from the loving arms of his birth parents to the arms of his true parents, Allen and Louise Horsley. He lived most of his life in Bountiful, Utah, growing up along the banks of Mill Creek, where he explored and fostered a sense of adventure. It was there that he first dreamed of exotic lands, imagining the grit of African sands and taste of sea spray. Never did he dream that he would dine with a five star General of the Kyber Rifles, roam above the Arctic Circle in Iceland, snowball fight with Chinese Police on the Great Wall or ride an elephant with a Maharaja! Never one to excel in school, he chose a different path to learning. After attending Bountiful High School, he dropped out of the University of Utah in 1977 to pursue a dream of traveling. He had taken his first trip abroad at the age of 16. In 1978-79, he was trapped in Iran during the American Hostage crisis, and it was formative in how he treated people. A student of the world, he learned not to think of people's differences, but rather in terms of what we share: this rare earth and our own humanity. His fervent hope was to travel to all seven continents, but he only reached five, including some 46 countries and the 50 United States. He gained friends in all parts of the world and valued his contacts with them through the years. Rarely, did he lose contact with someone, and so he had many lifelong friends that he counted as family. David married his childhood sweetheart, Julia Phillips, on March 29th, 1980. Married for 25 years, they had known each other for almost 40. Soul mates, they shared the secret that anything broken can be made whole again with love. They began married life at Grand Canyon, Arizona, where David was a Tour Bus Driver. Though they were proud of their Bountiful historic family home and Garden, their spiritual home was always at the "canyon," where the beauty and awe captivated them both. They had a lifetime of exploring the red rock canyons of the Cedar Mesa, and the ruins within them. While home, they loved to fish the High Uintas and prepare elaborate dinners in spectacular settings. Dinner at the Horsley home was a gastronomic delight with way too many courses topped off by his famous cheesecakes. They also lived a short time in Berkeley, CA, and retain many friends and warm memories from those days. David held many jobs in his lifetime, from delivery driver, hospital security guard, and selling Navajo rugs. Most jobs were a means to an end and of course that was to travel. He owned and operated RugRat Toys with his wife for 20 years and immensely enjoyed traveling and meeting people all over the US. He worked for the US Postal Service for 17 years, finally ending up at the BMEU. He was also a fixture at Pioneer Park on Saturday mornings for the Farmer's Market, where he helped his wife with "Consider The Lilies." We owe a debt of gratitude to both the Post Office and Farmer's Market folk who became our loving and supportive community, especially in his last days. Preceded in death by his mother, Louise Horsley, and brother Joseph Horsley, as well as many cherished friends and relatives. He is survived by his wife Julia, father Allen, step-mother Margaret, and two Godchildren, Kaitlynn Holmen and Donovan Burns. Though diagnosed with late stage cancer and only given a short time, he faced each day with courage and humor that were uncommon, and drew many more into his circle of friends. He often had Medical personnel in stitches with his jokes, stretching out his time here to two years. Unhappy with his treatment at one of the major Utah cancer treatment centers, he switched to Utah Cancer Specialists. He understood that the unseen world is so much bigger than the world which is seen, and that was reflected in the amount of time he lived after diagnosis. He urged everyone with Cancer to find a place to be treated with dignity, knowledge and humanity. He especially asked us to never forget that we all live Downwind. We can never begin to thank the doctors and nurses at UCS and St. Mark's who had the courage to be our friends in this journey. We are especially indebted to Rosie and all of the folks at Interventional Radiology. Please join us in a memorial service to be held in the Orangerie at Red Butte Gardens on Friday, Oct. 7. Friends may call from 6-7 p.m. Service begins at 7. (You know he always hated to be disturbed before noon!) Enjoy the flowers there, and send some if you like. David could not imagine a funeral without flowers and that life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but rather by the number of moments that take our breath away! Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Hutchinson, Harold Joseph Harold Joseph Hutchinson 1927 ~ 2005 Harold Joseph Hutchinson, 78, of Evanston, died Tuesday, October 4, 2005 following a battle with Parkinson's disease. Harold was born on July 3, 1927 in Evanston, Wyoming to Abraham and Edith Ellen (Barker) Hutchinson. On October 16, 1948 he married Rozella Saxton in Ogden, Utah, their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on April 27, 1949. Harold served in the US Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as ward MIA President, ward Sunday School President, 2nd Counselor in a Bishopric, 2nd Counselor in the Stake Sunday School Presidency, home teacher, and in the Branch Presidencies at the Wyoming State Hospital and Rocky Mountain Care. Harold also served on the Hilliard Wool Pool and the Bear Canal Ditch Company. Harold loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Rozella, of Evanston; sons, Marvin Hutchinson of Evanston, Wyoming, Steven (Sharon) of Woodruff, Utah, Gary (Teresa) of Lyman, Wyoming, Theron (Lori) of Evanston, Wyoming and Kent (Barbara) of Evanston, Wyoming; daughters, Marcella (Bruce) Rasmussen of Evanston, Wyoming, Ann (Steven) Lester, of Evanston, Wyoming, Ruth (Cameron) Beane of American Fork, Utah, and Darlene Hutchinson of Evanston, Wyoming; brothers and sister, Lucille Brown, Glen and (twin) Harvey Hutchinson, 33 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abraham and Edith Barker Hutchinson, sister Abigail, brothers, Abraham, and Arthur, son Joesph L. Hutchinson, and granddaughter Shari Hutchinson. Funeral service will be held at the Hilliard LDS Ward Chapel, on Friday, October 7, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. A viewing will be held at Crandall Funeral Home, Thursday, October 6, 2005 from 6-8 pm, and one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the University of Utah Health Sciences Center Department of Neurology at 30 N. 1900 E. Salt Lake City, Utah 84132-2305. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Kenney, Mont Glen Mont Glen Kenney 1917 ~ 2005 Mont Glen Kenney, 88, passed away Oct. 1, 2005. Mont was known as a man of great integrity and dependability. His family will always remember him as a devoted husband, and a tender, loving father and grandfather. Born September 1, 1917 in Holden, Utah, he was the first of Benjamin Glenn and Vilate Stephenson Kenney's six children. He was the student body president of Millard High, class of 1935, and fulfilled an LDS mission to Minnesota in the North Central States Mission. Mont was the 1941 Senior Class President of Utah Agricultural College. He graduated in accounting with Phi Beta Kappa honors, and his CPA designation. He married his college sweetheart, Margaret Ericksen on June 19, 1942. Six months later he enlisted in the Marines, commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1943. He served as an artillery forward observer in the battles of Tinian, Okinawa and Saipan, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for heroism. He also participated in the occupation of Japan. Called again to active duty in the Korean War, he served as a Battery Commander. He left the Marine Corps with the rank of Major. Mont was the comptroller for Tracy Collins Bank, Litton Industries and the Examiner for the Utah Board of Regents. He became the Legislative Auditor General for the Utah Legislature, retiring in 1983. He deeply valued his membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served faithfully in many callings, including Ward Clerk. In addition to his church service, he found particular satisfaction in his 5 years of service as the founding Packmaster of Troop 504. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters Nana Roberts, Veda Adams and brother Earl. He is survived by his wife Margaret, and children Scott (Susan Hobson), Bruce (Jimae Bodell), Ann (Brian Fielden), Clark (Gaylene Demetter), by his brothers Blair (Joan) and Karl (Alene), by 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Monument Park 7th Ward, 1794 South Texas Street (2405 East). Friends may call Friday evening, October 7, 2005 at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and also before the funeral from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. at the ward. Interment will be in the Farmington City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Klungervik, Vera H. Vera H. Klungervik "Far Mor" Vera Klungervik, known as Far-Mor to 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, had her prayers answered and completed this turn on earth on October, 3, 2005, due to causes incident to age. She was born on January 30, 1915, in Trondheim, Norway, She married Jorgen E. Klungervik on July 30, 1939; the family was later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She is preceded in death by Jorgen and her daughter, Sylvi. She married Earl V. Hansen on April 24, 1992. He passed away two months later. Vera was instrumental in obtaining the clearances needed for the family to immigrate to the United States after World War II, arriving in March 30, 1949. She obtained her nursing degree from the old Salt Lake Area Vocational School, and worked at LDS and Cottonwood Hospitals and as a private duty nurse for many years. She lived in St. George for several years before moving back to Salt Lake. She was an active and faithful member of the LDS Church throughout her lifetime. She is survived by three sons and their families; Jarl (Beth), St. George; Jorgen A. "Bud" (Karen) West Yellowstone, Montana; Gorm (Bev), Sandy. Services commemorating her life will be held at Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.), Salt Lake City, UT on Friday, October 7 at 12:00 noon. Friends may visit with the family that morning from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South, Salt Lake City, UT. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Long, Kenneth Roy Kenneth Roy Long Loved by so many Kenneth Roy Long, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend returned quietly to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 after suffering many illnesses. Kenneth was born August 13, 1938 to Donald James and Elizabeth McFarland Long. After a happy childhood and adolescence spent in Salt Lake City. He married Patricia Carver, they later divorced. They had two daughters, Beth Peterson, of Salt Lake, and Kathy long of Parowan, Utah. Ken married Marilyn Montoya Long on July 18, 1992. They spent many happy years together traveling and serving two missions-one in the Richmond, Virgina area, and one in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Ken worked at Kennecott for most of his adult life. He enjoyed many special friendships with his fellow employees. He was happiest in Yellowstone, where he frequently traveled. Ken served in many Church positions in various wards including in several bishoprics and stake positions. He was a Bishop, High Councilmen and most recently was set-apart as the High Priest Group Leader in the Meadowbrook 1st Ward. He touched many lives in his time on this earth, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was loved by all, he was always compassionate, giving and understanding, the first to help. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Darld James Long Jr. and a sister-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Long, brother Robert McFarland Long, two daughters, 17 grandchildren, 5 step-children, and four great-grandchildren, he is also survived by many special nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staffs at St. Marks, and LDS Hospitals. They took wonderful care of our husband, and father in the last days of his life. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday October 8, 2005 at the Meadowbrook 1st Ward 1250 West Atherton Drive. Friends and family may call Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 S. State St. and Saturday one hour prior to services at the church. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Milliner, James R. James R. Milliner 1928 ~ 2005 James Reed Milliner, 77, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2005 at the State Veterans Nursing Home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jim was born on February 22, 1928 at the family home in Peoa, Utah and was the second son of John Alfred Milliner and Mina (Casper) Milliner. Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who influenced many lives. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. The Milliner Family sends sincere thanks to the many friends in Kamas Valley (particularly Peoa Ward) for their assistance, love, and concern for the duration of Jim's life and illness. We would also like to thank the compassionate staff members at the State Veterans Nursing Home who kindly cared for our beloved father. Jim graduated from South Summit High School in Kamas, Utah in 1946 where he was President of the Senior Class. During 1951-1952, Jim served as a medic with the United States Army in South Korea. He returned home and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from BYU and a Masters degree from the University of Utah. On December 27, 1957, Jim married LaDonna Shirlene Wurst in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. For 31 years, Jim was a history and geography teacher at South Summit High School. He served as an LDS Bishop of the Peoa Ward from 1971-1976. Jim is survived by his wife, Shirlene (Wurst) Milliner; his son, James Ray Milliner, Ray's wife, Mary (Dansie) Milliner and their daughter, Olivia Mina Milliner all of Peoa, UT; his daughter, LaDonna Milliner of Scottsdale, AZ; his sisters, Juanita Blanch Milliner Brooks of Roy, UT and Lois Jean Milliner Voss and her husband Bruce Voss of Naples, FL; his brothers Kenneth Alfred Milliner of Salt Lake City, UT and John Lynn Milliner and his wife Patricia (Scarr) Milliner of Peterson, UT. He is preceded in death by his father, John Alfred Milliner and his mother, Mina Casper Milliner and two sisters, Ruby Marie Milliner and Etta Myrle Milliner. Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 at the Peoa Ward Chapel (1224 West State Road 32) at 12 noon. Friends may call at the church Wednesday, October 5 from 6-8 pm and on Thursday one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Peoa Cemetery under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Milne, Lindsay Reuben Lindsay Reuben Milne 1920 ~ 2005 Lindsay Reuben Milne, 85, passed away Monday, October 3, 2005 in the peaceful, caring environment of CareSource Hospice Residence, in the presence of family. Born to Glen Charles Milne and Verl W. Milne in Union, Utah where he spent his youth. He was a graduate of Jordan High School. He was proud of his work for Lockheed Aircraft in World War II. During that war, he married Beth Osguthorpe from East Mill Creek and they raised five children. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived most of his adult life in the Rosecrest II Ward. Lindsay is survived by his former wife, Beth, and their five children: Linda, Brent (Diane), Randy, Paul, Bryan, five grandchildren, five great-grand children, brother Gene (Barbara), sister-in-law Dolores and his aunt Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Cloris "Swede" (Harriet) and a granddaughter Shannan. After years of self-employment in the heating and air conditioning business, he worked at Hill Air Force Base until he retired. Lindsay enjoyed helping neighbors, friends and especially the elderly. Family thanks for the kind-hearted and professional home care assistance from Eclipse and CSN. Special thanks to Odyssey Home Hospice and The Alzheimer Association. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment: Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1850 East 10600 South. Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Moss, Daniel Jordan Daniel Jordan Moss 1988 ~ 2005 Daniel Jordan Moss, born March 24, 1988 in Redondo Beach, CA., died Tuesday, Oct. 4th in a car accident. He loved cars, motorcycles, hockey, computers, video games, his family and his many friends at school and in the Dimple Dell Ward. He attended Alta High where he loved playing on the Hawks Hockey Team and he loved working at Jordan Commons. We will miss his laugh and his spirit, but we know we will see him again and we leave him in the Lord's care for now. Danny always felt a sense of satisfaction in performing his priesthood duties, especially home teaching with his dad. He is survived by his parents, John and Pattie; sister, Tiffany (Gary) Tremayne; brothers, Jeff (Wendy) and Devin; grandparents, Don and Merlene Moss and many cousins, aunts and uncles. Services will be held Saturday, Oct, 8th at 11:00 am at the LDS Chapel, 10945 S. 1700 E. in Sandy, where a visitation will be held from 9:00 - 10:45 am. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens. www.larkinmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Mumford, Shirley Ann Lambson Shirley Ann Lambson Mumford "Grandma Shirley" On October 3, 2005, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully after a long illness. Born May 11, 1936 to Almon and Fannie Lambson in Salt Lake City, Utah. Married Ed Johnson (later divorced). Married Richard Mumford (He preceded her in death on October 22, 1994) She lived in Murray, Utah for most of her life. She was a member of the LDS Church. Shirley worked as a hairdresser and later worked for job service. She loved to cook and spend time with her family. She was the ultimate caregiver. The true happiness in her life was her grandchildren. We will miss her love, patience, kindness and her chicken noodle soup. Survived by daughters, Marie (Don) Goettsche and Marsha Mumford; grandchildren, Melissa (David) Gray, James (Gina) Johnson, Tyler, Travis and Megan Goettsche; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Kendall and James Gray and Emilee Johnson; siblings, Gus (Janine) Lambson, Margie (Lynn) Healey, and Marilyn (Jack) Hienkel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Mumford; beloved son, Duane Johnson; parents; and her sister, June. Special thanks to the staff at Care Source Hospice for their outstanding care in making Shirley's last days peaceful. Funeral services will be Friday, Oct. 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., where friends and family may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening and 10:00-10:45 a.m. Friday prior to services. Interment Riverton City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Nelson, Ruth Pulsipher Ruth Pulsipher Nelson 1922 ~ 2005 MANTUA, UT - Ruth Pulsipher Nelson died October 2, 2005 peacefully at her home after a short illness. She was born December 12, 1922, to Wallace Wight Pulsipher and Amelia LaBlanche Mortensen in Brigham City, Utah. Moved to Mantua, Utah, in 1936, and spent most of the rest of her life there. Attended schools in Brigham City and graduated from Box Elder High School in 1941. Married Orion LeRoy (Mick) Nelson on December 12, 1941, in the Salt Lake Temple. She retired from the Box Elder school lunch program. She was a devoted member of the LDS church. She served a mission in Arizona Phoenix Mission with her husband in 1986-87. In 1995, after the death of her husband, she served as an ordinance worker in the Ogden Temple. She is survived by children O. LeRoy Nelson, Ogden; Vicki (Grant) Johnson, Lehi; Kathy (Dennis) White, North Ogden; and Diane (Richard) Johnson, West Jordan; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sylvia P. Knight of Mantua; and Marian (Robert) Hope of Brigham City; and a sister-in-law, Verle Nelson Andersen of Brigham City. Services will be Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mantua 2nd Ward, 237 S. Willard Peak Rd., Mantua. Friends may call Friday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham and Saturday 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Mantua Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Nero, Herb Herb Nero 1949 ~ 2005 Herb, 55, a talk radio host in the Salt Lake from 1979-1981, died Oct. 5, 2005 following a long illness. A native of California, he returned there in 1982 to continue his work in radio and television. He is survived by wife, Christina; sister, Ruth (Eric) Griffith; son, Herb, Jr. (Kim); daughters, Janice Nero, Kresta (Marty) Horvath; Carla (Mark) Collard, and 15 grandchildren. Arrangements are pending. Private family burial will take place at Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA. He will be missed by all loved him. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Palmer, Janet Green Booth Janet Green Booth Palmer 1922 ~ 2005 Janet Green Booth Palmer died early Tuesday morning, October 4, 2005, of causes incident to age. She was born on January 2, 1922, in Salt Lake City to Dr. Curtis G. and Ruth Frances Anderson Green. She was married to Oscar G. Booth September 22, 1943; they had four children: Curtis Greeley (Alicja Szarek), Allison (Dr. Michael K. Lowe), Rosalie, and Paul Green (Susan Marques), all of whom survive her. She is also survived by a sister, Frances Ann Green Snyder, and by eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar and by her second husband Richard Palmer. She began her distinguished teaching career at the University of Utah and at Westminster College in 1957; she taught full time at Westminster from 1960 until her retirement in 1987. She served the college as dean of women, faculty representative on the board of trustees, and head of the English department. She was elected professor of the year in 1968, and she was made professor emerita and awarded an honorary doctorate by the college in 1987. After her retirement, she was an active member of Authors Club, and volunteered as a teacher in various capacities. She was a devoted member of the LDS church and through her long life served in many ward and stake leadership and teaching callings. The most fulfilling to her personally was her calling in 1978 as a member of the Young Women General Board. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Monument Park Second Ward, 1005 South 2000 East. Friends may call on Friday, October 7, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, and on Saturday at the ward one hour before the service. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Rayl, Layton Lester Layton Lester Rayl 1925 ~ 2005 Layton Lester Rayl, 80, passed away October 4, 2005. He was born April 20, 1925, in Webb City, MO., to Lester and Edith Callentine Rayl. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He married LuJean Peterson in the Salt Lake Temple on April 7, 1948, later divorced. He was a loving father and successful businessman, and had a great sense of humor. He will be remembered fondly. He is survived by his five children: Kenneth, Randall (Claudette), John (Becky), Mike (Julie), all of Salt Lake City; and Sharon (William) Wilson, Modesto, CA; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Also survived by his brother James Willard (Vida), and his sisters, Norma Rock (Henry), Ruth Brown (Ron), Ellen Knighton, Jenny Lewis (Lonnie). He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Clifford, and his sisters, Doris Wick and Elaine Potter. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Granger 26th Ward, 3751 South 2200 West, Salt Lake City. Family and friends may call on Thursday, October 6, 2005 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East and from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to services at the church. Interment: Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 South 1700 West, Bluffdale. The family wishes to thank all those who lovingly cared for Layton during his long illness-Superior Hospice, Debbie Smith and Ken and John Rayl. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Rees, John L. John L. Rees 5/29/27 ~ 10/4/05 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, John Rees returned to his Heavenly Father after battling a long illness. John was born in Salt Lake City to George Clarence and Harriet Miles Rees. He was discharged honorably from the US Navy after serving in the Korean conflict. He married Patsy Brumley in 1965. Their love will last forever. Together they had five children. John had a gift with all kinds of animals. He had prize-winning pigeons and champion racehorses. He loved hunting and training his dogs. He especially enjoyed racing horses with his son-in-law, Steve Green. His greatest thrill in life was working, training and winning races with his animals. He is survived by his loving wife; children, James (Pat) Fernandez of Virginia; JR (Steve) Green of Salt Lake City; Phyllis (Arnie) Thorstensen of California; Randy (Maria) Rees of Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Joseph, Annette, Patricia, Donna, Becca, Collin, Conner, Cody, Cassie, Dilan; seven great-grandchildren; faithful and caring friends to the end, Carmen, Alicia, Marlen and also a close circle of buddies whom he appreciated. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sheri; three brothers; three sisters. At John's request, no funeral services will be held. Funeral directors, Redwood Memorial Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/10/2005. Russell, Frank "Boyd" Frank "Boyd" Russell 7/10/1926~9/30/2005 Frank Boyd Russell, 79, passed away Friday, Sept., 30, 2005 in Mesa, AZ. He was born July 10, 1926, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Ramona Evelyn Jenson, on November 19, 1957, in the Salt Lake Temple. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Boyd served a mission to Denmark and held several callings, including Bishopric member and most recently as a Temple worker. He also served his country faithfully in the Navy during World War II. He is survived by six children, Kathleen Trujillo, Michael Russell, Sharon (Bill) Toler, John (Sue) Russell, Mariann (Steve) Dunn, and Aimee (David) Rudd; 20 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Jensen; sister, Colene (James) Flamm. He is preceded in death by his wife Ramona; brother-in-law Robert Jensen; and his parents. Graveside services will be held on Friday October 7, 2005, 11:30AM, at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 1750 East 3300 South. Friends may call at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East on Friday morning from 10:00AM to 11:00AM prior to the graveside services. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that you please donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Utah, 281-1886, in the name of Boyd Russell. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Schmidt, Irene Leak Irene Leak Schmidt 1918 ~ 2005 OGDEN - Irene Leak Schmidt, 86, passed away Monday, October 3, 2005, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 7, 1918 in West Jordan, Utah to Esther Pearson and William J. Leak. She was raised on the family farm with her three brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Jordan High School and Brigham Young University with a teacher's certificate. She married Herbert W. Schmidt on June 4, 1940 in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Irene was a very reserved person who devoted her life to her family. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the old Ogden 44th Ward for almost 50 years. She excelled in the homemaking arts. She received state fair blue ribbons for her hand work. She also loved to work in her yard and enjoyed her flowers, her raspberries, and her vegetables. She enjoyed camping and hiking and was always the first one to the top of Mt. Baldy on our hikes in the Uinta Mountains. She was an avid reader of mysteries, poetry, and non-fiction, stopping only to watch the Utah Jazz. In recent years she traveled throughout Europe with members of her family and made annual trips to Las Vegas with her daughters to buy shoes. Irene is survived by three daughters, Pam (Bob) Ray, Susanville, CA; Janet Snyder, Ogden; Kathryn (Paul) Pitcher, Ogden; a son, Greg (Linda) Schmidt, Ogden; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren with another on the way; a sister, Ramona Rasmussen, Draper, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, H. Kay Schmidt and by three brothers, Kenneth, Lawrence, and John Leak, and one sister, Ruby Smith. The family would like to thank IHC Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., with Bishop Don Belnap officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Seeger, Marjorie J. Marjorie J. Seeger "Sissie" SALT LAKE CITY - Marjorie J. Seeger "Sissie", 83, died Saturday, October 1, 2005 in Salt Lake City. She was born December 26, 1921 in Ogden, a daughter of Kenneth and Neva Rutledge Jacobsen. On June 6, 1943, Sissie married Fred C. Becker in Lawton, Oklahoma. He died January 30, 1954. She married G. Paul Seeger on May 7, 1955 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1988. She was raised and educated in Ogden where she resided until her family moved to Mt. Isa, Australia in 1928. She resided there with her family until 1935 when she returned to Ogden. She graduated from Ogden High School and attended the University of Utah. She earned a Master's Degree of Librarianship from Denver University. Sissie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Ogden and the Church of the Master in Mesa, Arizona. She helped consolidate the Weber County Library System. She was the President of the Weber County Library Board. She helped to initiate the Bookmobile and began the "Friends of the Library". She also began the patient libraries at St. Benedict's and McKay-Dee Hospitals. She was proud of the fact that she visited many libraries around the world. She was employed at McKay-Dee Hospital as a medical librarian for 12 years. Sissie enjoyed braiding rugs, needlework, and hosting holiday cookie parties. She always enjoyed fostering her many friendships and had a lifelong interest in volunteer work. Surviving are three sons and two daughters, Kurt Becker and Albert (Holly) Becker, both of New Meadows, ID; Tony Seeger, and Karen (Mike) Edson, both of Salt Lake City; Frieda Becker, Alaska; 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Also by two brothers. Preceding Sissie in death were her husbands and three sons, Darryl, Bill and Kent Seeger. The family would like to thank Care Source Hospice for the love and assistance given to Sissie. Memorial Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., with Pastor Phillip Hughes of Mt. Olympus Presbyterian Church officiating. Family will meet friends at the mortuary on Saturday 12 noon to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Weber County Library Development Fund, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, Utah 84401. Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Sneddon, Scott Scott Sneddon Former Mayor of Ogden PLEASANT VIEW - Scott Sneddon, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 2, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by wife, Katherine Marie Dixon Sneddon of Pleasant View; and four children, John S. (Lorraine) Sneddon, Houston, TX; Brian M. (Cheryl) Sneddon, North Ogden, Lisa M. (Casey) Trujillo, Riverdale, UT; Jennifer L. (Evan) Granucci, Castaic, CA; 13 grandchildren and one Chinese granddaughter Bei Aixinjueluo. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View 10th Ward Chapel, 3602 North 500 West, where friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family asks donations to be made to the Weber State University Development Office, 4018 University Cir., Ogden, UT 84408, to establish a Memorial Scholarship in his name. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Sparks, Delmore David Delmore David Sparks Delmore David Sparks, passed away, October 2, 2005. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Evelyn Mae White Sparks. Delmore was born April 13, 1921, in Dingle, Idaho, to Henry Edmund Sparks and Chloe Pearl Meeks. He married his high school sweetheart, on May 30, 1941 in Farmington, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Delmore Craig was born to them in 1948. He passed away in 1990. Delmore retired after 37 years of service as a foreman at AMOCO Oil. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II. Delmore was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his sister, Connie Jean Sparks Hansen; half sisters: Janeen Sparks Allen and Carolyn Sparks Abbot; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews who he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his brother Edmund Earl Sparks. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 1 p.m., at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East, Salt Lake City. Friends may call prior to the services from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Sunset Gardens. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 10/6/2005 - 10/7/2005. Troxler, William L. William L. Troxler 1919 ~ 2005 William LeRoy Troxler passed quietly on Sept. 30, 2005, of causes incident to age in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born Feb. 16, 1919, to Frank Troxler Jr. and Victoria Augusta Bergstrom Troxler in Salt Lake, Bill graduated from South High School and attended the University of Utah. He married Norma Deane Brandley, an elect lady, on Jan. 2, 1942, in Pocatello, ID; their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1955. Bill served proudly as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps in India during World War II. A meteorologist by profession, he worked for the U.S. Weather Bureau in Missoula, MT, and Sheridan, WY, then retired in Salt Lake City. As an active member of the community during his 23 years in Sheridan, Bill gave daily radio broadcasts, was Lions Club president, a member of the YMCA board, and LDS branch president. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served with dedication and joy. Bill was a good neighbor, a man of integrity, industry, and thrift; his genuine interest in people and sense of humor endeared him to others, especially his family who he loved unconditionally. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Bill was a devoted husband, a wonderful father and beloved grandpa. He included all in his fun--be it game-playing, racquetball, swimming, or sharing his prize raspberries and garden corn. He is survived by his children, Susan Holt (Douglas), Salt Lake; Joel William, Bozeman, MT; Julie Muelleck (Wolfgang), Fresno, CA; Kathleen Turner (Richard), Paradise, CA; 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held on Sat., Oct. 8, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Little Cottonwood 16th Ward Chapel, 6350 S. Rodeo Lane. Friends may call Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, and 9:45-10:45 a.m. Oct. 8 at the church. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News from 10/5/2005 - 10/6/2005. Tu'ikolovatu, 'Uiha 'Uiha Tu'ikolovatu 1930 ~ 2005 'Uiha received a new calling and obediently returned to his Heavenly Home on October 1, 2005. He was born on September 21, 1930, in Navutoka, Tongatapu, Tonga Islands, to Viliami Tu'ikolovatu and 'Ilaisaane Moala Fifita. He was the oldest of 11 children. 'Uiha married Tapaita (Senivievia) Holo'ia, on January 3, 1955 in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. They were sealed as an eternal family in the New Zealand Temple on October 23, 1967. 'Uiha was a true disciple of Christ who lived a Christ like life to the end. He served in many capacities in the LDS Church including as a Bishop, Stake President and Temple President of the Tonga Temple. He and his wife also served as missionaries in the New Zealand Missionary Training Center at Hamilton, New Zealand. He worked as a Plant Supervisor for the Tonga Electric Power Board for 27 years during which time he installed power plants in Vava'u, Ha'apai and 'Eua. He is survived by his wife of 50 years; eight children, 'Ilaisaane M. Tonga (Timani) of Sandy; 'Amelia V. Langi (Tevita) of Riverton; Viliami (Leilani) of Salt Lake City; Oloveti Moala (Nu'ulua) of Tonga; Filimone ('Ofa) of Tonga; Maloni (Mindy) of West Valley City; Luna (Hei'one) of Tonga; and 'Ailini Tu'ikolovatu of Cottonwood Heights; 37 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Mele Funaki; brothers, Sione Tupou, Tamanika, Tomasi, Losemani, Fanguna and Manu. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Moahengi I, Moahengi II and Tevita Siu. A viewing will be held on Friday, October 7th from 8 to 11 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So., Sandy. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 8th at 10 a.m. in the Sandy 4th Tongan Ward located at 251 East 10600 South, Sandy. Interment in Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery. larkinmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Washburn, Theda Theda Washburn 1916 ~ 2005 Theda Showalter Washburn, 88, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family October 3, 2005, from complications due to osteoporosis. Born October 4, 1916, in Vernal, Utah, to Clarence Woodson and Mary Alice Barney Showalter, she was the youngest of five children. She was educated in Vernal schools and attended Brigham Young University where she met her husband, Victor Fred Washburn, from Provo. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on July 28, 1936, and are the parents of five children. Mrs. Washburn was an excellent homemaker and had a great love of learning which she imparted to her children. She returned to college at 45 years of age and received a B.S. degree from Utah State University, with honors, in 1970. She was a Deseret News correspondent, taught kindergarten for ten years, and was a real estate agent. In addition, she loved to write throughout her life and was the author of four published books, the last at 88 years of age. She was a member for many years of the Vernal Current Topics Club, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by her loving husband, Victor Fred Washburn, of Vernal; sons Philip (Sherry) of Vernal, Whitney (Connie) of El Dorado Hills, CA, and Jeffery of Boulder, CO; daughters, Juleann (Peter) of Sacramento, CA and Geraldine (John) of Severna Park, MD; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 11 A.M. at the Vernal 8th Ward LDS Chapel (1270 West 1500 South). Friends and family may call from 6-8 P.M. on Friday, October 7, at the Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and one hour prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Vernal Memorial Park under the direction of the Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Westwood, Dale Dale Westwood 1921 ~ 2005 Dale Westwood passed away September 28, 2005, after a long struggle with Parkinsons Disease. He was born October 16, 2005, in Salt Lake City to Gladys Barker and William Haywood Westwood. He married Shirley Jean Vandegrift on January 29, 1950. After serving in the Army during the whole of World War II, he received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Utah in clinical psychology. He spent 37 years as a practicing psychologist. He spent many years at the Rehabilitation Center of the University Hospital and also had a private practice. A very kind, gentle, and compassionate man, he devoted his professional life to trying to ease the suffering of others. He pursued knowledge in his field with the avidity of a scholar and always tried to deepen and extend the range of his understanding. He accepted the suffering that came with long years of illness with extraordinary patience and sweetness of spirit. He is survived by his wife Shirley and their children: Darrell, Julie, Randall, and Jeffrey; his stepmother Ruth Westwood; half-brother Richard Westwood; half-sister Carol (Arnold) Angle; and half-sister Jo Ann (Gale) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Viola Lucile Weatherbee, and brother Ralph William Westwood. There will be a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. October 8 at the Bountiful First Baptist Church, 1915 South Orchard Drive. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005. Willardson, Lyman Sessions Lyman Sessions Willardson 1927 ~ 2005 Lyman Sessions Willardson was born in Ephraim, Utah on May 10, 1927. He died Oct. 4, 2005 in Logan, Utah. He was the oldest child of Lyman Young Willardson and Alice Sessions. He was born in the same house where his father was born. He had two brothers and one sister: Harvey Christian Willardson (deceased), Kristeen Green of Orem, Utah and Thomas SheldonWillardson of Kanab, Utah. He married Vivian Berrey of Provo, Oct. 8, 1948 in Evanston, WY. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. They were the parents of six children, Lyman William Willardson, Kathleen W. Alder, Timothy Miguel Willardson, Mark Berrey Willardson, Paul Bradley Willardson, and Laura W. Huffman. He and his wife were the parents of six children, 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He attended school in Ephraim, Utah, through Snow Junior College. He attended classes at all levels, beginning with kindergarten, in the Noyes Building which houses Snow College. He graduated from Snow College in 1948 with an Associate of Science degree in Engineering. He graduated from Utah State Agricultural College in 1950 with a BS Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialty in Irrigation. Before graduation, he worked for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation during the summers. After graduation he worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service in Logan while continuing his studies towards a Masters Degree. In 1952, he accepted employment as an irrigation engineer with the United Fruit Company in the Dominican Republic and moved there with his wife and two children. He was later transferred to Honduras in Central America. In 1954, He joined the Agricultural Experiment Station of the University of Puerto Rico, where he did irrigation and drainage research until 1957. In 1957, he accepted a position with the USDA Agricultural Research Service at Utah State University in Logan, Utah as a Research Irrigation Engineer. In 1965, he was transferred to Ohio State University where he obtained a PhD in Agricultural Engineering in 1967. From Ohio, he was transferred to the Imperial Valley of California where he worked in irrigation and drainage engineering research until 1974. He resigned from the USDA ARS after 20 years of service to accept a position as Professor of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering at Utah State University, where he taught and conducted research through the spring semester of this year, well past his official retirement in 1994. During his professional career, he was active in National and International professional engineering societies, holding national, regional, and technical offices in those organizations. He was the recipient of the Tipton Irrigation Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers and was elected a Fellow in that society. He was also elected to the International Drainage Hall of Fame located at Ohio State University. He has been an irrigation and drainage consultant in many countries for private, government and international agencies. He has 200 published articles related to irrigation and drainage and is co-author of a definitive book on drain envelopes. He has been the principal advisor to countless students over his tenure at Utah State. He was elected four times as Professor of the Year by the International Student Council for his generous help and competent advice to their members in every aspect of their lives. Although Lyman made great contributions in the field of engineering, he will be best remembered for his kindness. He offered help and encouragement to everyone without regard to personal gain or recognition. He is known as a man of absolute integrity. He was inquisitive and had a love of learning. On a technical exchange with the Soviet Union, he asked so many questions he was accused of being a CIA agent. He never quit learning until his death. He also had many hobbies and talents. He enjoyed and was gifted in artistic expression through wood carving, sculpture, photography, and gem faceting. One of his wood carvings was displayed in the Smithsonian Institution. He enjoyed black and white photography and had a gift for capturing the spirit of people in his photos. Lyman S. Willardson was active in the U.S. Mormon Battalion and the Sons of Utah Pioneers. He was an active member of the LDS Church and has held responsible offices such as Bishop, High Councilor, Auxiliary Leader, and Teacher and Home Teacher. He served as Executive Secretary of the Logan Utah Cache West Stake for more than 18 years and as a worker in the Logan Temple Baptistery for nine years. He has served Logan City as a member of the Golf Course Committee and as a member of the Water and Sewer Board for two terms. His expertise will be missed locally, nationally and internationally. The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr Ali Ben-Jacob and his staff for their kind and loving help throughout his cancer treatments. We also wish to thank the caring nurses of IHC hospice for their compassion and service through his last days. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2005 in the Logan 15th Ward Chapel, 125 West 600 North, Logan, Utah. A viewing will be held at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center in Logan, on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and also at the church prior to the services on Saturday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Interment, Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net. Published in the Deseret News on 10/6/2005.