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Amott, Ralph        
Ralph Amott 1951 ~ 2005 Ralph Amott, age 54, passed away October 14, 2005. He
was born July 2, 1951 to Calvin Charles Amott and Laura Beth Orme in Provo,
Utah. He attended school in Provo, graduating from Provo High School and BYU.
He also graduated from the BYU Law school and was a practicing Attorney in
Utah County for nearly 30 years. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow in
scouting. He served a mission in Los Angeles. He was married on May 11, 1979
to MaryLynne Wheeler and they had five children. They were later divorced. He
served in several positions in the church including: Gospel Doctrine Teacher,
High Priests Group Leader and served in two Bishoprics. He also loved to
attend the temple. His interests included: playing the guitar, piano, and
doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles. He also loved seeing his children develop
their musical and athletic talents. He loved sports, especially baseball. He
was preceded in death by both of his parents and by his brother Mark Orme
Amott. Survivors include his children Katie Sheldon (Ben), Scott, James, Ryan
and Kellie, his siblings, Keith Archibald (Judy), Donn Amott (Lurinda), Kathy
Anderson (Curtis), and Nancy Skidmore (Mark). Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, October 22, 2005, at the Bonneville Stake Center, 85 South 900 East,
Provo, Utah at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at
Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center St. and also at the Stake Center
Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Provo, City
Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to an
account established in his name, care of Scott or Jim Amott, (1057 W. 1700 N.
Mapleton, UT 84664). Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/20/2005 - 10/21/2005.

Aus, Esther Westby       
Esther Westby Aus 1912 ~ 2005 Our dear, kind mother passed away on October 16,
2005, at the age of 93. She was happy, intelligent, gentle, creative,
inspired, sensitive to the needs of others, and very loving. Always a lady,
she was very artistic, loved oil painting, dancing, and landscaping. We are
honored that she was an important part of our lives, and we will miss her
dearly. Esther was born on April 8th, 1912, to Torvald T. and Hilda Marie
HaIsten Westby, the third of five children, in the home her father built in
Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran College (now
University) in Tacoma, Washington in 1932, later receiving an honorary
Doctorate from the same university. There she served on the Board of Regents,
was a founding member of the Q Club, member of the Choir of the West and at
one time sang with St. Olaf's Choir, and loved to attend and listen to the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir. She also served on the board of Better Homes and
Gardens, the Portland, Oregon PTA and was a delegate for the Republican Party
in Santa Barbara, California. She was president of Soroptimist Club of
Portland, Oregon and member of Eastern Star. She taught school until her
marriage to Alfred Aus in June of 1934. They were married for 68 wonderful
years. Together they owned and operated five corporations including: Oregon
Typewriter and Recorder Company, with stores in Portland, Seattle and Eugene;
Oregon Audio-Video; the Aus Building, (an office building in downtown
Portland); a 100-acre ranch southeast of Portland; a shopping mall in Salem,
Oregon; two acres on a Santa Barbara, California, hillside overlooking the
ocean, where they were active in the Montecito Country Club and have many dear
friends; and various other properties. Alfred and Esther loved traveling
around the world from the Great Wall of China, to Italian villas, Africa,
Australia, and the fjords of Norway. Her parents, siblings, a great-
granddaughter, son-in-law Alma Johnstun, and her spouse of 68 years, Alfred,
preceded her in death. She is survived by a son Alfred Burton Aus (Judi) of
Portland, Oregon, and daughters Jan Johnstun (widowed) of Salt Lake City, and
Judi Allen (Mike) of Oklahoma City, 13 grandchildren, 37 living
great-grandchildren, and many other dearly loved friends and relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Salt Lake Ensign Stake Center, 2nd Ave and A Street. Friends may call on
Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple.
Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Dear God, Send sun to warm
my loved ones' hearts, Soft rain to wash their tears, Tenderly love and guide
them Lord, Please bless them all their years. EA
Published in the Deseret News from 10/19/2005 - 10/21/2005.

Bentley, Ronald Wayne         
Ronald Wayne Bentley One Final Investment 08/11/17 ~ 10/19/05 Our wonderful
father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother quietly slipped away
October 19, 2005. Wayne was born August 11, 1917 in St. George, Utah to Hettie
Sullivan and William Oscar Bentley, Jr. On April 6, 1935 Wayne married his
high school sweetheart, Melissa "Irene" Tolton and their union was later
solemnized in the St. George Temple. They spent 67 wonderful years together
raising six children, 35 grandchildren, and 73 great-grandchildren. As a
loving father he was an extraordinary patriarch to his family. His greatest
concerns were always for the welfare of his family. He continually provided
counsel, direction and advice to his posterity. Family activities were always
the highlight of his life. Supporting family parties, school activities, and
family reunions created the greatest of memories for Wayne and for his
children. Wayne was a talented and successful businessman having retired after
42 years with the JC Penney Company as a Store and a Group Manager. Because of
his leadership and exceptional business skills he was loved by many and
respected by all. He was a long time member of Rotary International and served
as President of several Chamber of Commerce organizations. Wayne was a
dedicated and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. He and his wife served in leadership positions including a Leadership
Mission to the Salt Lake Liberty Stake. Other missions included name
extraction and a service mission to Beehive Clothing. His children and
grandchildren will remember his strong testimony and his love for the Savior.
His legacy of hard work, achievements, and faithful service lives on in the
hearts of his posterity. Children and grandchildren recognize the value of
Wayne's counsel and are striving to honor his example. He was kind, patient,
and always had an understanding heart. He loved to travel and had a lot of
friends and was often a tease. He kept his sense of humor and wit until the
very end. He appreciated the care given by his medical staff and was found
giving them financial advice until he could no longer talk. Wayne is survived
by his sister Maude Broadbent, six loving children: Richard Tolton Bentley
(Serena), Carolyn Jacklin (Ernest), Afton Baxter (Steven), Jenee Uzelac
(Gail), Steven W. Bentley (Kris) and Sherrie Deppe (Scott). He is now reunited
at the Celestial Rook Table with his loving wife, Irene, his parents, two
brothers, two sisters, and a daughter-in-law. The history and love of our
father are the strengths we now rest upon. A viewing will be held Friday
evening, October 21, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at the Memorial Estates Mortuary, 5850
South 900 East, Murray, Utah. Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 22,
2005 at 11 a.m. at the Salt Lake Little Cottonwood Stake Center, 1160 East
Vine Street (5600 So), Murray, Utah, with a viewing from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
preceding the funeral. Interment will follow at the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery. The
family would like to express our gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and aides
at the Highland Care Center for their loving care of our father.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2005 - 10/22/2005.

Bodily, Laree A.         
Laree A. Bodily 1913 ~ 2005 LEWISTON - Laree Alder Bodily, 92, was surrounded
by family members when she died on Sunday, October 16, 2005, at her home in
Lewiston, Utah. She was born in Preston, Idaho, on February 22, 1913, the
oldest of five children to Edgar Johnson Alder and Myrtha Azuba Griffeth
Alder. She married Mervin J. Bodily in the Logan LDS Temple on September 29,
1937. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 22, 2005,
at the Lewiston Second Ward, 10 S. 1600 W. in Lewiston, with Bishop Brooks
Tarbet conducting. Friends may call on Friday, October 21, 2005, from 6 to 8
p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida in Preston, Idaho, and from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the church in Lewiston, Burial will be in the
Lewiston cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/19/2005 - 10/21/2005.

Brakke, Vickie           
Vickie Brakke 1948 - 2005 Vickie Louise Brakke, 57, died Wednesday morning,
October 19, 2005, at the home of her parents in Layton, from complications of
cancer. She was born September 8, 1948, in Billings, Montana, the daughter of
Vernon Ellsworth and Lenora Joan Smith Brakke. She graduated from West High in
Billings, and later from B.Y.U. with a degree in fashion merchandising. She
became a buyer for Capwell's, Mervyn's, and most recently Cingular Wireless
telecommunications. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, and had served as a missionary in Tonga. She especially
enjoyed working with the youth. She lived much of her life in California, but
enjoyed traveling, especially to Germany. She is survived by her parents;
three sisters: Arleen (Jim) Young; Terri (Steven) Richins; Dona Brakke; three
brothers: Dennis (Gayle), Curtis, and Shane; numerous nieces and nephews whom
she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Kyle. She will be
greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00
P.M., Saturday, October 22, 2005, at the West Valley 3rd Ward LDS Church, 2820
West 3590 South. The family will greet friends at the church for one hour just
prior to services. Burial will be in the Valley View Memorial Park.
Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Bronson, Boyd Wallace         
Boyd Wallace Bronson 1932 ~ 2005 Boyd Wallace Bronson died on October 18,
2005, in Murray, Utah. He was born on September 26, 1932, in Milford, Utah to
Leamon R. and Ellen P. Banks Bronson. He married Merline Johnson, September
14, 1956 in the Salt Lake Temple. Boyd taught math and photography for 35
years, both at Jackson Junior High and West High Schools in Salt Lake City. He
enjoyed the outdoors, and his passion was photography. Upon retirement from
the public schools, he and his wife Merline spent a year in China teaching
English and touring the country. He spent the last eight years of his life as
a worker in the Jordan River Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his wife of 49 years; son, Vance
(Shawna); daughters, Kristine Millet (Dan), Diane Passey (Mike), Karen Daines
(Erik), Janice Weatherhead (Jason), Laura Larson (Dan), Vivian Shell, CoCo
James (Kelly); 15 1/2 grandchildren; brothers, Chuck (Jay), and Val (Sandy);
mother-in law, Lucile Johnson; nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was
preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law. Funeral Services will be
held on Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at Belview Ward, 6300 South
300 East, Murray. Family and friends may visit an hour prior to services at
the church, and Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Memorial Mortuary 5850 South
900 East, Murray. Interment will be at Murray City Cemetery, 5490 South Vine
Street. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to the Perpetual
Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/21/2005 - 10/22/2005.

Buckwalter, John E.           
John E. Buckwalter Littleton, Colorado John E. Buckwalter, Jr. (Jack), of
Littleton, Colorado passed away Sunday, October 16, 2005. He was the son of
John E. and Florence Logsdon Buckwalter. He is survived by his wife Gayle,
children, Evan, Jodi Hardman, Bill, and Marie Sorensen as well as sisters Joan
Goble and Linda Novakovich. Funeral services will be Saturday at 990 N 100
West, Orem at 11 a.m. with a viewing 10-10:45 a.m. under direction of Anderson
& Sons Mortuary. Burial, American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Burgess, Thomas A.       
Thomas A. Burgess 1919 ~ 2005 MIDVALE/TOOELE - Thomas Arlo Burgess passed away
peacefully in the quiet of the morning at his home October 18, 2005. Tom was
born in the home of his parents John Samuel and May Catherine Hatch Burgess,
April 24, 1919 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. It is only fitting that Tom was
born and died at home for home truly is where his heart was. Family was Tom's
inspiration and purpose throughout his life. Tom and his Malad, ID sweetheart,
Renee Thomas, were married August 10, 1948 in the Logan LDS Temple. He will
long be admired as a loving husband, father of six, grandfather of 18,
great-grandfather of eight, and friend of many. Tom enlisted in the Royal
Canadian Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters
as a Petty Officer from October, 1942 to the war's end. After his Naval
service he attended the University of British Columbia at Vancouver, B.C. Tom
and Renee migrated to Tooele, Utah in 1949 where they raised their family. Tom
created a career in Tooele as a well known and respected car salesman for
Barrus Motors and Mantes Chevrolet. He served in bishoprics, a stake
presidency, and numerous other positions for The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. In 1989 Tom and Renee fulfilled their dream by accepting a
call to the Uruguay Montevideo Mission. Church service has been a large part
of their lives having served three LDS missions together. They moved to
Midvale, UT in 1991. Tom was a sports fan, loving both BYU and the Utah Jazz.
In his youth he enjoyed competing in track and baseball. Tom survived his
parents; and brothers, Lynn, Nowell, Ralph LeRoy, Lyle; sisters, Viola and
Faye; and grandson, Bradley Burgess. He is survived by his loving wife, Renee;
and children, Lorita Beers, Draper, Marcia (Bruce) Bracken, Draper, Bruce
(Lisa) Jacksonville, FL, Lisa (Brent) Black, Tooele, Arlene (J.D.) Welch,
Gilbert, AZ, and Brad (Linda) West Jordan. Funeral services will be held in
the Union Park Fourth Ward chapel, 8060 S. 615 E., Midvale, UT Monday, October
24, at 12 noon. Friends may greet the family in celebration of Tom's life at
Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S., Sandy, UT Sunday, October 23, 2005
from 6-8 p.m.; and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday prior to the funeral services at
the church. The family expresses appreciation to Harmony Hospice for their
gentle, comforting and personalized care. www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/20/2005 - 10/23/2005.

DeBlasio, James          
James DeBlasio 1953 - 2005 Jimmy DeBlasio passed away while living his life to
the fullest. "Jimmy" was as traveler. He was born in the East, and he traveled
to the West. Veteran of the United States Navy. He married his sweetheart
Gwen. He is survived by Gwen, two children Dylann and Nicholl, and his
grandson he never met, Landon. He is also survived by his father James
DeBlasio Sr, brothers Fred, John, Wayne, and his sister Ginger. Preceded in
death by his mother Bertha Louise and sister Barbara. Jimmy loved to be free
and traveling on the road. This was a source of happiness and sadness to
himself and those that cared. "Jimmy, you'll be missed by more friends and
family than you know." A private ceremony where his family will finally meet
him and take him home will be held. In lieu of flowers a fund has been
established at Zion's Bank in the name of James DeBlasio. With assistance
Jimmy will finally rest in peace. All subsequent donations will be forwarded
to the Volunteers of America in support of our homeless.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Edwards, Annalisa Sky         
Annalisa Sky Edwards 4/11/05 ~ 10/18/05 Annalisa was born April 11, 2005 and
died October 18, 2005. She is survived by parents Christen Edwards and
Cassondra Baker; and brother Callin Kelsch. Annalisa was taken too soon from
her family that loves her. Services will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East
South Temple, on Saturday, October 22, at 1 p.m. A viewing will be held one
hour prior.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Fulton, Chance Tyler          
Chance Tyler Fulton 2002 ~ 2005 Chance Tyler Fulton blessed our family with
his birth on Nov. 15, 2002. He departed this life on Oct. 19, 2005 after
suffering in-tractable seizures since Sept. 26th. Although his life on earth
was short, his influence is forever reaching. His death leaves a gaping hole
in the hearts of his loving mother, Megan Wirthlin Cole, and his father, Tyler
Kay Fulton. Our "almost" 3 year old was looking forward to celebrating his
birthday. He loved superheroes, especially Spiderman, and wished he could be
one. Chance proved himself these last 3 weeks with his superhuman strength and
bravery ...he is truly a hero in our eyes. Chance loved to listen to music and
to dance. He was his mommy's sweetheart, but his bright smile, beautiful blue
eyes, and engaging personality made him everybody's baby. He enjoyed going to
nursery at church and he loved to play with his cousins, who were his best
friends. Chance found joy in all things, including throwing any ball around
and watching his uncles compete in their sports. He liked to help his Grandpa
Mike mow the lawn and hear his grandma sing. His grandma and grandpa just took
him on his first camping trip, and he also got to visit his Grandpa Cole in
San Diego, where he relished playing on the beach. He loved to ride on the bus
and on the back of his mom's wheelchair. Chance was a strong-willed, stubborn
little boy who made us laugh with his antics and smile at his joyful spirit.
Now we mourn the absence of his little feet running, jumping and dancing. He
never did anything half-way or half-speed. Chance is lucky to have a large
family who loves and adores him. He is survived by his angel mother, Megan,
his father Tyler, and his half-brother Dylan Fulton. His grandparents are Mike
and Madeline Stover of Salt Lake City; Stan Cole (and Ruff Yeager) of San
Diego, CA; Sherri Fulton of Holladay, and Lynn Fulton of Marble, NC. His aunts
and uncles are Lauren (and Chad) Loutzenhiser; Cheristy (and Justin) Monson;
Lisa (and Ryan) Harper; Stephanie (and Dave) Sitze; Heather Cole; Erin (and
Slade) Battermann; Clint Stover; Matt (and Ashley) Cole; Lindsey (and Chad)
Crafts; Jake (and Tori) Stover; Elder David Cole, who is serving the last
month of his two year mission in Rosario, Argentina; Geoffrey Yeager; Cody
Fulton; and Lacy Fulton. His much loved cousins are Joshua, McKenna, Nathan,
Andrew, Asher, Tayden, Olivia, Emma, Abi, Coleman, Chaim, and Evan. His
maternal great-grandparents are Elwin and Joan Cole, Elder Joseph B. and Elisa
Wirthlin, and Bert and Dorothy Lacey. His paternal great-grandmothers are
Elaine Butterfield and Catherine Miller. Chance also leaves behind many other
loved ones and friends. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at
Primary Children's Medical Center, especially the fantastic doctors and nurses
who cared for Chance. Chance, until we see you again, you will live in our
hearts and memories, and our happy thoughts. May you rest in the arms of
Jesus. A viewing will be held Friday, October 21st, at Larkin Sunset Lawn,
2350 E. 1300 S. (Salt Lake City) from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Funeral services will be
Saturday, October 22, 2005, 12 noon, at the Salt Lake Little Cottonwood 1st
Ward, 6350 S. Rodeo Lane (about 1450 East). A viewing will be held from 10:30
-11:45 a.m. at the church.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Godfrey, Nina J.         
Nina J Godfrey 1931 ~ 2005 Nina J Godfrey, age 74, of Salt Lake City, Utah,
died Monday, October 17, 2005, in Murray, Utah. She was born June 1, 1931 in
Lovell, Wyoming to Paul Silas and Eva Despain Emmett. She was married for 42
years to Arvin F Godfrey. They had three children. Nina was a devoted wife,
mother and grandmother. She was a choice daughter of our Heavenly Father. She
raised a family of caring children who loved her very much. Nina was adored
and loved by many. She served a mission in New Zealand. Our mother truly
enjoyed taking care of her flower garden. She derived much joy in caring for
her grandson, Tyler. She is survived by her husband, two sons: Raymond and
Dwayne, brothers: Elwood and Norald, sister, Leta Gifford and one grandchild.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Lawana Pies and two infant sisters. Funeral
services will be held Monday, October 24, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Mount Olympus
12th Ward, 3930 East 4176 South. Friends and family may visit Sunday evening,
October 23, 2005 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300
East and at the church from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to services.
Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to
www.Holbrookmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at www.cff.org.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/19/2005 - 10/23/2005.

Jeppson, Shirley Melvin       
Shirley Melvin Jeppson 3/7/1917 ~ 10/20/2005 Shirley Melvin Jeppson passed
away at his home in Provo on October 20, 2005 of causes incident to age and
Parkinson's disease. He was 88 years old. Melvin was born in his grandparent's
log and frame house in Brigham City, Utah on March 7, 1917. His parents were
August Franz Jeppson and Esther LaVerna Forsgren. He was one of 10 brothers
and sisters. As a boy, he worked during the spring, summer and fall at the
Jeppson dry farm in Buist, Idaho, and spent winters in Brigham City. During
the Great Depression, Melvin helped to support his family by plowing fields,
renting pastureland, and driving cattle. He graduated from Box Elder High
School in 1935. He attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City from
1937 to 1939 and became skilled as typist, in shorthand, and in other
secretarial skills. Melvin worked as a secretary in Salt Lake City for The
Lang Company, the General Credit Company and the US Department of the
Interior. After passing the civil service test he was hired as a clerk in the
Passport Division of the Department of State in Washington D.C. He also
attended George Washington University and Boston University. He was drafted
into the US Army on July 13, 1942. He underwent basic training at Fort
Douglas, Utah, Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, and Camp Ellis, Illinois. He served in
the Pacific Theater in Honolulu, Hawaii and on Okinawa, and then on mainland
Japan with the Occupation Forces at the end of the war. Melvin was honorably
discharged from military service on January 28, 1946, with the rank of
Sergeant. In March of 1946, Melvin returned to work as an adjudicator in the
Passport Division in Washington D.C. In Washington he met and courted Helen
Higginson; they were married by Elder Ezra Taft Benson in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple on June 23, 1948. In November 1949, he was named Director of the Boston
Passport Agency. He was transferred to the San Francisco Passport Agency as
Director on January 25, 1956. Melvin retired after 40 years of government
service on December 27, 1980. Melvin was a devoted member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His maternal great-grand-father, John E.
Forsgren, was the first LDS missionary in Sweden (with Erastus Snow). Melvin
served variously as the Sunday School Superintendent of the Cambridge
(Massachusetts) Branch, and in the San Francisco (California) Stake as one of
the Presidents of the Seventy, Stake Mission President, and as a member of the
high council. He served as bishop of the Daly City Ward from May 1976 to June
of 1981. After his retirement, Helen and he were called as church service
missionaries to manage the Church Employment Office in San Francisco. They
moved to the Oak Hills area of Provo, Utah in March 1989. Melvin is survived
by his wife, Helen Higginson, and six children: Sheryl Ann Lloyd, Alta Loma,
California; Marilee Van Wagenen (Sterling), Woodland Hills, Utah; David
(Patti), Livermore, California; Carole Sue Allan, Salem, Oregon; Douglas
(Rain), Lehi, Utah; Laurelyn (Terry) Briggs, Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also
survived by his brother Don (Helen), Murray, Utah and sisters Maude Richards
(Rollo), and Lavern Lindsay, both of Orem, Utah. Melvin and Helen have 25
grandchildren and 14 great-grand-children. Funeral Services under the
direction of Walker Sanderson Funeral Home of Orem, will be held at the Oak
Hills 9th Ward, 2000 North 1500 East Provo, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October
22. Friends may call prior to the funeral from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Burial
will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family
at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Maestas, Jeffery Leon         
Jeffery Leon Maestas 10/18/83~10/21/04 Beloved son, brother and father, you
are truly missed by all who knew and loved you. Your memory will keep us going
until we're together again. Your angels, Jeffrina & Gloria & Family
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Petersen, Keith          
Keith Petersen 1922 ~ 2005 Keith LaVar Petersen, age 83, of Draper, Utah, died
Oct. 14, 2005, at the Draper Rehabilitation Center. Keith was born April 10,
1922, in Burley, Idaho, to James O. Petersen and C. Amelia Hansen Petersen. He
was the 8th of 10 children. He was raised on his parents' farm in Burley,
Idaho. They moved to Salt Lake City when Keith was 17. After graduating from
West High School, Keith worked at the Hotel Utah during the day and took an
aircraft engine mechanic class at the West High Vocational School at night.
About this time the Japanese attacked the United States naval base at Pearl
Harbor. He joined the Air Force as an aviation cadet. He eventually was
commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Force and was assigned to pilot a
B-24 bomber in the Pacific. He flew over 50 missions in World War II and was
awarded the Air Medal, the Purple Heart, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and
the Southwest Pacific Ribbon with 2 Battle Stars. He also served as a flight
instructor after his tour of duty in the Pacific. He married Verda Baggett in
Smyrna, Tennessee on October 27, 1944. They were later divorced. They had
three children Julie Wilson (Ray), Richard Petersen (Anne), and Robert Jones
(Colleen). Keith was employed as a machinist at Hill Air Force Base. He ended
his career there on a medical retirement. After retirement he lived in a group
home and eventually moved to the Draper Rehabilitation Center where has lived
for the past 10 years until his death. In addition to his children he is
survived by a brother Max (Lucy) Petersen, a sister, Mabel Smith, 13
grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
great-granddaughter, Alexa McClure. He was an elder in The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Funeral services for Keith will be held at Russon
Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main St., Bountiful, Utah on Saturday, October
22. A viewing will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and a funeral service will
begin at 10:30. Burial will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations be made in Keith's name to Primary
Childrens' Medical Center. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/20/2005 - 10/21/2005.

Pugh, Kenneth Lee        
Kenneth Lee Pugh 1925 ~ 2005 Kenneth Lee Pugh, 79, passed away October 18,
2005 in Holladay, Utah. He was born November 29, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah
to William Edward and Eva Mae Murphy Pugh. He married Dorothy Ashby on January
10, 1947 in the Salt Lake City Temple. He graduated from South High school in
1943 were he played in the Drum and Bugle Corp, he also attended the
University of Utah in the school of Pharmacy and later attended Real Estate
school and received his real estate license. He received the Outstanding
Craftsman Certificate from the Utah State Board of Education. In his early
life he was employed by Cummins Intermountain Diesel, the telephone company
and at Hibbard Drug Store as a Pharmacy assistant. Most of his adult life was
spent as a Mailer for the Deseret News and the Newspaper Agency Corporation
and for a short time as a reality agent for Construction Realty. He retired
from the Newspaper Agency Corporation in 1988 with 45 years of service. He
also spent several years as a boy selling newspaper on the streets of downtown
Salt Lake City. He was a member of the Salt Lake Mailers Union No. 21 local of
the International Typographical Union and was either President or Vice
President for 28 years. He was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of World War II
and served as a Radio Mechanic. He was active in the Olympus 6th Ward of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as the secretary of the
High Priest Group in both the Holladay 19th and Olympus 6th Wards for many
years. He served as a stake missionary in the Liberty Stake for two years.
Some of his many interests were reading church books, doing genealogy,
watching sports, traveling, playing computer games, making pictures of his
family on his computer, his grandchildren, wife and his own four children. He
is survived by his wife, his daughter Mae (Dennis) Wilson, sons Kenneth Lee
(Susanne) and Glen Kay Pugh, daughter Jean Coleman, 19 grandchildren and 15
great-grand-children and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents, sisters Beatrice Willis and Ruth Kenner and brothers Warren, Paul
and Glen Donald Pugh, three grandchildren and one great-grand-child. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Olympus
6th Ward Chapel, 3070 Nila Way. Friends may call at Holladay Cottonwood
Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the
church Saturday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment Holladay Memorial Park, 4900
Memory Lane (1990 E.)
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.

Taylor, Scott       
Cpt. Scott Taylor "Devoted Husband & Father" Scott Taylor went home to be with
the Lord on October 17, 2005 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He
was born August 30, 1967 in Murray, Utah to Larry B. and Kathy Hawkins Taylor.
He married the love of his life, Nikki (Jill) Carlson, on December 6, 1986 in
Sandy, Utah. Scott graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1986. He was on the
wrestling team for three years and in his senior year took 4th place in the
state. He graduated from Montana State University with honors in 2000. Scott
was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and served his country for 14 years. In
2003, he served as Deployment Officer in Operation Enduring Freedom and
received numerous awards. He loved hunting, water skiing, and snowboarding
with his family. Scott lived a happy and fulfilling life, always finding the
best in everyone. Survived by his wife, Nikki; son, Bryce; son, Nick;
daughter, Brooke; parents, Larry and Kathy; sister, Marci (David) Whitney;
brother, Zach; sister, Robyn; sister, Shanna (Shane) Adams; brother, Jace;
sister, Rachel; mother-in-law, Colleen Tavakoli; father-in-law and
mother-in-law, Leif and Dawn Carlson; grandmother, Ethel Hawkins; and many
nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to thank all those who helped
financially with their trip to Hawaii and thanks to all his Hill Field
Buddies. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at
the God's Place Church, 3717 Grant Avenue, Ogden, Utah. Friends may call
Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street,
Murray, Utah and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to
services. Interment will be at the Malad City Cemetery, Malad, Idaho at 3:30
p.m.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/20/2005 - 10/21/2005.

Verney, Marieda Barber        
Marieda Barber Verney 10/21/15 ~ 1/23/05 HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY WE LOVE AND MISS
YOU. GOD BLESS
Published in the Deseret News on 10/21/2005.