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Austill, Marjorie Sarah Colledge        
Marjorie Sarah Colledge Austill 1921 ~ 2005 Marjorie Sarah Colledge Austill,
age 83, died Oct. 23, 2005, at the home of a grandson in Altamont, UT. She was
born in Lehi, UT, Dec. 13, 1921 to Evan J. and Sarah (Sadie) Manning Colledge.
She married Lester Austill Feb. 1, 1941 in Salt Lake City, UT. Their marriage
was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, on July 18, 1959. Marjorie
followed Lester to various military bases for 18 years. They raised their
family of eight children in Lehi and American Fork. She served with her
husband as a Geneology Missionary at the Harold B. Lee Library at BYU. She
also served in many other callings in the church, including the Relief Society
Presidency. She didn't work outside the home, she worked hard raising her
children. Marjorie's greatest loves were her family, church and singing. She
is survived by her eight children, Sue (Alton) Wilde, Duchesne; Ellis (Elaine)
Austill, Provo; Jeffry (Linda) Austill, Rochester, NY; Lyle (Teresa) Austill,
SLC; Marie Adamson, American Fork; Kevin (Kathy) Austill, American Fork; Tracy
(Colleen) Austill, Palm Dale, CA; Cary Austill, SLC; one sister, Inez (Don)
Jensen, Pleasant Grove, 28 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, and five
great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester, her
parents, four brothers, four sisters, one granddaughter, and on
great-grandson. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at 11:00
AM, in the Wing Mortuary chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where friends and family
may call from 10:00 AM until time of services. Interment will be in the Lehi
City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Bell, Stacy Lynn         
Stacy Lynn Bell 1979 ~ 2005 In memory of our sweet and loving daughter, Stacy
Lynn Bell, born on Dec. 17, 1979, she passed away on Sunday morning Oct. 23,
2005 at the age of 25. She is survived by her loving parents, Gary and Penny
Bell; three sisters, five brothers, one brother-in-law, one sister-in-law,
grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was a very special
person. We will miss her dearly. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Oct.
28, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Granger Ninth Ward, 4438 W. Cortney Dr. (2925 So.).
The family will receive friends at a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at
Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and one hour prior to the
service on Friday at the Ward Building. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/25/2005 - 10/26/2005.

Bringhurst, J. Virginia Healy           
J. Virginia Healy Bringhurst "Together Again" Our loving mother and
grandmother, J. Virginia Healy Bringhurst, passed away October 24, 2005. She
was born on November 1, 1911 in Murray, Utah to James Lawrence and Anna Jensen
Healy. Married Ray Neil Bringhurst in the Salt Lake Temple on August 15, 1932;
he passed away on November 25, 1987. Virginia was an active member of the LDS
Church. She loved teaching young children in Primary and Sunday School. She
was a wonderful seamstress, homemaker, hostess, and excellent cook. She loved
to give parties. Mom and Dad felt their greatest accomplishment was raising
four children who all graduated from college, married in the Temple, and their
sons and sons-in-law all served missions. Virginia's family was the most
important thing to her. She left a great legacy of service to her family.
Survived by her sons, Kent H. Bringhurst (Margaret); Paul H. Bringhurst (Sue);
daughters, RaeAnn Fischbeck (Rod), Joan Allred (Mel); 26 grandchildren; and 54
great-grand-children. Preceded in death by her son, Arlan Neil Bringhurst. The
family would like to express their appreciation to the Alta Ridge Assisted
Living Staff, and Millcreek Hospice staff, especially Lynda Davies and Dr.
Lance Hewitt for their loving and compassionate care. Funeral services will be
held Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sandy East Stake Center,
9636 So. 1700 E. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at
Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street and Friday from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
at the church prior to services. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Burningham, Kenneth A.        
Kenneth A. Burningham 1925 ~ 2005 After fishing in West Yellowstone, Kenneth
Alvin Burningham, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on
October 23, 2005 in Ogden, Utah as a result of a heart attack and kidney
failure. He was born on Sept. 23, 1925 in Provo, Utah to Clarence William and
Josephine Edna Reynolds Burningham. During World War II he served America as a
Marine in the Pacific Islands. After the war he became engaged to Marilyn
Miner but his marriage plans were set aside when he received an unexpected
call to serve in the North Central States Mission for The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. After fulfilling an honorable mission, he and
Marilyn were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on January 14, 1949. He was
the proud father of seven children. Kenneth graduated from BYU and taught
elementary school in the Jordan School District for 31 years. After retirement
he lived his dream of having a tree farm in Richmond, Utah. He faithfully
fulfilled many church callings. He was preceded in death by his parents, four
brothers and a sister. He will be missed and always remembered by his wife and
their children: Gary(Crystal) Burningham, Logan; Brian (Audrey) Burningham,
West Jordan; Claudia (Bruce) Densley, South Jordan; Rebecca (John) Emery of
Australia; Mark (Belinda) Burningham, Richmond; Kim (Cindy) Burningham,
Herriman; and Corinne (David) Eliason, Layton. His love will live on in his 30
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers, Ross
and Dick, and sisters, LaVerne, Zetha Parker, and lIa Billings. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, Oct 29, 2005 at 11:00 am. in the Richmond Utah
LDS Stake Center, 135 West Main, Richmond. Friends may call at the Nelson
Funeral Home, 85 South Main, Smithfield, Utah on Friday, Oct. 28, from 6-8 pm
or at the church from 9:30-10:30 am. prior to the service. Condolences may be
extended online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/26/2005 - 10/27/2005.

Carlisle, Alan Robert         
Alan Robert Carlisle 1961 ~ 2005 Alan Robert Carlisle, 44, died on Oct. 19,
2005 in an automobile accident just outside of Hanksville, Utah. Alan was born
on August 2, 1961 in Salt Lake City to Robert and Norma Carlisle. He graduated
from Skyline High School in 1979, served an LDS mission in Vancouver, Canada
in 1981, and graduated from the University of Utah in Mechanical Engineering
in 1986. Alan married his beloved wife, Alice Brubaker, in the Salt Lake City
LDS Temple in August of 1986. Alan accomplished much in his life touching many
people through Scouting. His first scouting leadership position was Senior
Patrol Leader in his father's troop. In his adult life he was a Webelos
Leader, Varsity Coach, Scout Committee Chairman, Scoutmaster (current position
for the past five years), National Jamboree Assis Scoutmaster, completed
Woodbadge, and trained other scout leaders in various capacities. He also
achieved his Eagle Scout Award, the District Order of Merit, and the On My
Honor Award for Scout Leaders. He excelled in his workplace, receiving awards
from Thiokol and TRW. At the time of his death he was employed with Northrop
Grumman department of Mission Systems. Alan, throughout his life, has always
been goal oriented, but throughout everything his family has always come
first. He had a job he loved but he never let his job consume him. Alan was
strong in his beliefs in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and
felt it important to fulfill to the best of his ability his callings.
Positions he has held in the church are: Young Men's Secretary in his youth,
Elder's Quorum President and Counselor, Activities Committee, and has served
in various capacities in the Young Men's and Scouting programs. Alan has
unconditional love for his wife, children, parents, and siblings. Alan is
survived by his dear wife, Alice Brubaker, their three children, Thom 24
(Desiree 22), Laura 13, and Earl 13, his parents, Robert and Norma Carlisle
(Sandy, UT); his siblings Pam Parkin (West Jordan. UT), Scott (Jenny) Carlisle
(Ontario, Canada), Rene (Kirk) Riding (Apple Valley, CA), and 37 nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, October 26,
2005, at the Providence 5th Ward Chapel on 400 E. Canyon Road, Providence,
Utah. A viewing will be held Tuesday evening October 25, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan and prior to
services on Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. at the Ward Chapel. The
interment will follow at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery, 3401 South Highland Drive,
Salt Lake City, at 3:30 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu
of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Perpetual Education
Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a program Alan
strongly believed in. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.allenmortuaries.net
Published in the Deseret News from 10/25/2005 - 10/26/2005.

Christensen, Garold Call           
Garold Call Christensen "Chris" LOGAN, UTAH: Garold Call (Chris) Christensen,
77, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2005 at Sunshine Terrace
Rehabilitation Center. Garold Call Christensen. For over five years he has
courageously lived with the challenges of Parkinson's Disease, complications
from which caused his death. Chris was born in Bancroft, Idaho, November 5,
1927, the youngest of five children; to Lars Fredrick and Chloe Jane Call
Christensen. He attended elementary and high school in Bancroft. As the
completion of his senior year; he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After two years
in the Navy, he enrolled at Utah State Agricultural College (USU), where he
majored in Business for two years. There he joined the Army ROTC and spent two
years of active service, where he attained the rank of 1st Lt, in the
Quartermaster Corp. Chris married Leora Naylor Mason on May 13, 1951 in Elko,
Nevada, Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Leora
died October 17, 1986. They were the parents of 6 children: Barbara Mason
Veronick (Dan) of Portland; Oregon; Walter L (Sonny) Mason (Stephanie) of
Logan, Sue Cole (Alan) of LaHabra, California, Gary Christensen (Diane) of
Tooele, Utah; Jerri Carson (Dennis) of Corona; CA.; and Christi Lee
Christensen; deceased at birth. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1953,
Chris began working for Standard Oil Company (Chevron), as a service station
attendant. He rapidly progressed and made many moves with his family as he
advanced with the company. He was a station manager, tune up specialist and
trainer, district supervisor, to mention only a few of his responsibilities.
He was highly respected by all who worked under his supervision or with him.
At the time of his retirement on November 1, 1986 he was working as a Fuel and
Lube Engineer for Chevron. He decided early in his career that he would stay
with one company; which he did for 33 years, Chris' beloved Leora passed away
2 weeks prior to his retirement. On January 9, 1988, Chris married Leah
Dunford Parkinson. She was the widow of Paul C. Parkinson; and is the mother
of 2 children: Helen Parkinson Cox (Dean) of Ephraim; Utah; and Paul D.
Parkinson (Rebecca) of Logan Chris was a faithful member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Scoutmaster, YM President, 2
ward Bishoprics, High Councilor, a Stake Missionary, and a dedicated Home
Teacher. He also served 2 missions with his wife Leah: Salt Lake Temple Square
and South Carolina; Columbia mission, These were highlights in their lives
together. He and Leah are lifetime members of the USU Alumni Association, and
members of the Old Main Society. They also served as officers of the USU
Emeriti Association, and continued to enjoy the trips and activities shared
with their friends. Chris was always a people person and along with the joys
he experienced with his family; he has made many friends wherever he has
lived. In addition to his children and his wife Leah, Chris is also survived
by 27 grandchildren, 15 great-grand children; sister Lucille C. Rigby; Salt
Lake City; sisters in law: Donna (Charlie) Mortenson; DeEsta Naylor; Donna
Naylor; and Janet Naylor; all of Logan. Also, sisters in law Ann Marie (Ned)
Budge; Carol Dunford and Nola Dunford; and brothers in law Lloyd (Sharon)
Naylor; J. Hulme Dunford; T. Jay Nelson; Lewis C Elison (Dona), Thomas J.
Dunford (Joan); and Joseph W. Dunford (Leah). He was preceded in death by his
wife Leora, an infant daughter Christi Lee, his parents, a brother Don; and
sisters Vera and Mary, Also brothers-in-law Stanley Rigby, Russell Naylor,
Dean Naylor, Ross Naylor, Robert M. Dunford, Edwin F. Rogers, and sisters in
law Nadine D. Nelson, Vera Dunford, and Elaine D. Elison. Funeral services
will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Logan 8th Ward
Chapel, 325 Lauralin Drive in Logan. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 PM on
Friday, October 28, 2005 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center in Logan.
Friends may also call from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on Saturday prior to the services
at the church. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers the family suggests a donation to the Garold (Chris) and Leah D.
Christensen Scholarship fund in the College of Business at Utah State
University. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Crosby, Friedl G.        
Friedl G. Crosby 1922 ~ 2005 Friedl G. Crosby, 83 of Taylorsville, died
October 23, 2005. She was born April 12, 1922 in Krefeld, Germany to Josef and
Margarete Molitor Malischnigg. She met and married Dee Crosby, who was serving
in the U.S. Army during World War II and came to America in 1948. As a career
woman she worked as a photographer, bridal consultant, model, and a clothing
and jewelry saleswoman ("I particularly liked selling the diamonds.") Friedl
liked her home and her garden, especially her lilacs and roses. She was very
social and loved a good party. Friedl was generous to her children ,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was fiercely independent in her
retirement years. During her last months she never complained and always awoke
with a smile. She is survived by her two children, Roland (Iris) Crosby and
Monica (John) Hruska; four grandchildren, Dee, David, Christopher, and
Brandon; and three great-grandchildren, David, Racquel, and Zayla; sister,
Ilse Maassen and niece, Gisela of Germany. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Dee and a sister, Inga. The family would like to thank all her
caregivers for their compassion and friendship. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; website
www.stjude.org A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St.
Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 East Creek Road. A vigil service will be
held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100
South, where friends may call from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Committal, Utah Veterans
Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/26/2005 - 10/27/2005.

Duffin, Marina Hatch          
Marina Hatch Duffin 1926 ~ 2005 Marina Hatch Duffin peacefully returned home
to her Heavenly Father and was reunited with her beloved husband on October
24, 2005. Marina was born in Panguitch, Utah on July 10, 1926 to Roy Cooper
Hatch and Martha Heywood. Mom was the eldest of 11 children and spent a
wonderful childhood with her siblings, whom she adored. Marina moved to Salt
Lake City after graduation at Garfield High School in 1944, where she worked
for the War Department in the ration office and later at Hill Field as
secretary to the Adjutant General. Mom married Maiben L. Duffin of Glenwood,
Utah on November 30, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. They built a home in
Bountiful, Utah where they were blessed with four children. Mom loved the Lord
and, as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she
served wherever asked until her health worsened. Of special meaning to her was
her three year Stake mission with her husband Maiben prior to his death in
1989. Mom loved her pioneer heritage and was a proud member of the Stone Creek
chapter of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Marina leaves a legacy of
kindness and love that continues to touch others' lives. As an avid
genealogist, Mom searched the world for her ancestors and brought many to the
blessings of the Temple. Much admired by those who knew her were her quick wit
and spirited personality. Mom was a force to be reckoned with! We are happy
for her but will miss her greatly. She is survived by her devoted children
Kathryn (J.D.) Webb, Michelle (Lynn) Hill, Gregory (Janette) Duffin, Alison
(Jared) Christiansen and eight grandchildren. She is also survived by her
siblings Roy Hatch, Karma Pectol, Arlene Bell, Arthur Hatch, Carol Moss, Glena
Hullinger, Martha Maffei, and Rell Hatch. We would like to express our
heartfelt appreciation to the loving staff of Bountiful House and to the
dedicated health care professionals who were so wonderful with her through the
years. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday October 28, 2005 at the
Bountiful Stone Creek Stake Center, 990 North 100 West. Friends may call
Thursday from 6-8 pm. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment: Lakeview
Memorial Park, Bountiful, Utah. e-mail condolences to
lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/26/2005 - 10/27/2005.

Edge, Verda Mae Chivers       
Verda Mae Chivers Edge 12/23/24 ~ 10/24/05 Verda Mae Chivers Edge, loving
mother, grandmother, sister, wife and mentor, returned to her Heavenly Father
on Oct. 24, 2005. Verda was born December 23, 1924 in Vernal, Utah to Lewis
and Elizabeth Slaugh Chivers. Many memories were established here, being one
of 10 children. On October 4, 1946 she married William Wren Edge. They were
married 50 years prior to William's passing . Verda is survived by four
children, Randy (Jane), Rick (Vickie) Steve (Tammi) and Tammy (Rex) Sawyer and
12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three
sisters, Mary, Jennis and Betty. She was preceded in death by two sisters and
four brothers. Verda worked as a counselor at the Utah Alcoholism Foundation
for 12 years. She attended the University of Utah becoming a counselor in her
40's. Verda will be missed so much by all of the lives she has touched. We
love you mom. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005, 11:00
a.m. at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South. Friends may call
Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600
S.) from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. and the day of the service at Mountain View from
10-10:45 a.m. Interment Mountain View Memorial Estates. Family wishes to thank
the staff of CareSource Hospice for their tender care.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Ehresman, Patricia Ann        
Patricia Ann Ehresman 8/24/36 ~ 10/23/05 Our loving mother, sister,
grandmother, friend, Patricia Ann Ehresman, age 69, passed away peacefully on
Sunday, October 23, 2005 after a courageous year long journey with lung
cancer. Pat was born August 24, 1936 to Howard and Mary McNallan in Kellogg,
Minnesota. She married Virgil Ehresman on October 5, 1957; he died in 1999.
Pat graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis, MN and attended the
University of Minnesota. She and Virgil moved the family to Utah in 1972. All
of their children attended St. Vincent De Paul Elementary and Judge Memorial
Catholic High School. Pat was a devout Catholic and very active in her local
parishes. After raising seven children, Pat continued her love of children by
teaching preschool at Holladay United Church of Christ. She was a founder of
St. Martha's Baby Project, helping children born in poverty. Survived by
sister Janet Grimes and brother John McNallan; children Mary Berger (Jeffrey),
Elizabeth, Michael, Daniel, Kathryn (David Lowe), Anne (Christopher Harkness),
and John; and 11 grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Virgil Ehresman,
parents Howard and Mary McNallan, and sisters Elaine Luedke and Nancy Johnson.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 from 6-7:30 p.m. at
Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd., (7600 So.) Cottonwood Heights. Prayer
will follow at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Thursday,
October 27 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, 3015 East Creek Road, Sandy.
Interment will take place the morning of Friday, October 28 at Mountain View
Cemetery, 3115 East 7800 South. Family appreciates the staff of the Utah
Cancer Center and CareSource Hospice for the care given Pat during the last
year. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to, St.
Martha's Baby Project, 9911 Country Wood Drive, Sandy, UT 84092; Utah Cancer
Foundation, attn. Ms. Setzer, 3838 South 700 East, Suite 100, Salt Lake City,
UT 84106 or CareSource Charitable Foundation, 1645 East 4500 South, Salt Lake
City, UT 84117.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/25/2005 - 10/26/2005.

Erkkila, Roland          
Roland Erkkila 1917 ~ 2005 SCOFIELD - Urho Roland Erkkila, age 88, died Oct.
24, 2005 in Price. He was born Aug. 13, 1917 in Clear Creek to John August and
Ida Lydia Kangas Erkkila. He married Melba Dorine Donaldson July 3, 1946 in
the Manti LDS Temple. Roland served in World War II in the Pacific Theatre as
a corporal in the US Army where he received a Purple Heart. He has been a
member of the UMWA for most of his life and worked on turbines for General
Electric for over 10 years. As an active member of the LDS Church he served in
various callings including Branch President of the Scofield Branch. He loved
spending time with his family in the outdoors. He loved to hike and until last
year he would walk two miles a day. Roland is survived by his wife Melba of
Scofield and two children and their spouses: Mike and Kim Erkkila of Scofield;
Dorine and Robert Pero of Spring Glen; eight grandchildren: Tod Erkkila, Brad
(Jenni) Erkkila, James (Kami) Erkkila, Jennifer Erkkila, Jeremy (Danielle)
Pero, Jamie Pero, Jeff (Melissa) Pero and Jordan Pero and two
great-grandchildren Makaiah and Kristopher Bennion. Also survived by sister
Lilly Woolsey of Clear Creek. He is preceded in death by son Bill and 11
brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct 29, 2005 at
12:00 Noon in the Scofield LDS Chapel. Friends may call Friday evening from
6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Price and one hour prior to services at the
church. Burial will be in the Scofield Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Felix, Juanita Barney Alvey        
Juanita Barney Alvey Felix 1918 ~ 2005 Our beloved Juanita Barney Alvey Felix,
87 of Springville, passed away Monday, October 24, 2005. She was born May 22,
1918 to Royal Barney and Lilly Moosman Barney of Escalante, Utah. Juanita was
reared as oldest of a large family and attended schools in Escalante. Here she
met and married the love of her life, Victor Alvey. They were sealed together
for time and eternity in the St. George Temple, April 3, 1936. Together they
had four sons who were the pride and joy of their lives. During their marriage
they lived in Escalante, Mapleton and Salem. They then moved to Nampa, Idaho
where Victor was killed in 1951. Juanita and her sons moved to Springville
where her parents resided. Juanita had various places of employment while
raising her boys, and her most rewarding was at BYU working with different
ethnic groups. She married Ivan Felix in 1953. Together they served a mission
in Canada in 1977 and served among the Lamanites whom they grew to love. They
were together for 45 years. In their latter years, they spent several winters
in Overton. Ivan passed away in 1998. Juanita had various church callings in
the LDS Church. She loved her family and they were her whole life. She is
loved by many family members, neighbors and friends and will be missed greatly
by all who knew her. She dedicated her life serving and loving her family. She
is survived by four sons: Jerald (Tamara) Alvey; Tom (April) Alvey; Ron
(Karen) Alvey and Wallace (Sharon) Alvey: four stepchildren: James (Monta)
Felix; Karl (Merlene) Felix; Gordon (JoAnn) Felix and Beth (Tommy) George: 19
grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three
brothers and two sisters: Kay Barney, Howard Barney, Terry Barney, Nina Reid
and Jean Brown. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 11
a.m. in the Hobble Creek West Stake Center at 555 South 600 East in
Springville. There will be a viewing held Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South and Saturday at the church one hour prior
to the services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Gilbert, Max Rothwell         
Max Rothwell Gilbert "One True Gentleman" Max passed away on October 22, 2005.
He was born in Murray, Utah, to James Henry and Louisa Wright Gilbert on
February 21, 1914. Max was raised in Murray, Utah, attending Murray schools
and graduated from Murray High School, Class of 1934. He married Marie Asplund
in the Salt Lake Temple April 2, 1935. She passed away September 24, 1969. He
married Maxine Day February 25, 1972. She passed away in April 1997. Max lived
in Colorado for 25 years, returned to Utah in October 1997, and spent seven
wonderful years at the Lakeside Village Apartments where he had many loving
friends, including the Jazz Group, the Card Group and everyone at the Saturday
Morning Continental Breakfasts. During his lifetime, he worked for several
companies in the Dry Cleaning Industry, selling equipment and processes to the
Dry Cleaners and Sanitone Franchisees. During World War II he worked at the
Remington Arms Company in Salt Lake City and then at Tennessee-Eastman
Corporation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, on the Manhattan Project. He owned and
operated Max's Varsity Ice Cream Shop, located next to Murray Theater, during
the late 40's and early 50's. He enjoyed playing golf, Chicken Enchiladas at
LaPuente, traveling-and especially spending time with his family. Survived by
daughter and son-in-law: Sharon (Vouter) Guerts, Greensboro, NC; sons and
daughters-in-law: Ron (Carole) Gilbert, Murray, UT; Wayne (Dianne) Gilbert,
LaCrescenta, CA; Roger Bruce (Christine) Gilbert, Chico, CA; 10 grandchildren;
16 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Jennie Gilbert, St. George, UT.
Preceded in death by parents, one sister, and four brothers. The family wishes
to thank all the nurses, nurse's aids and staff of 3 East at St. Joseph Villa
for their compassionate and loving care. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State
St., where friends and family may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening and
Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment Murray City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Harper, Lucille Olsen         
Lucille Olsen Harper 12/19/28~10/23/05 "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her
price is far above rubies." A virtuous and elect lady passed from this mortal
life to join with many loved ones and friends on October 23, 2005. Lucille
Olsen Harper was born, the fifth of six children, December 19, 1928 to George
Gane and Annis Verena Ockey Olsen in Cardston Alberta, Canada. A brother and
two sisters who remain here with us in this temporary estate are Eldon (Beth)
Olsen, Emelia (Connell) Roberts, Geniel (Glen) Cameron. She attended Brigham
Young University, a true blue and white fan forever, where she met her eternal
companion and sweetheart Denver C. Harper. They were sealed in the Cardston
Alberta Temple on December 7, 1950. She and Denver, a retired Lt. Colonel in
the U.S. Army, raised a family in many states and countries, returning to Salt
Lake City in 1971. Children blessed by this union are: Bruce Gane (Terri Lynn
Wilbur) Harper, Tooele, Richard Wayne Harper (deceased), Karen Lynn (John)
Rencher, Kearns, Denise Marie (Eric) Jelte, Sandy, Nancy Harper (deceased),
and Cheryl Anne (John) Noffz, Tigard, OR. She has seventeen grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren who loved and adored her. She now joins in a happy
reunion with many family and friends including her two children, Ricky and
Nancy, her parents, her brother, Ivan and her sister, Vila (Cicil) Gibby.
Lucille had a unique ability to be in tune with the needs of others. Her work
serving and teaching in the Church was something she dearly loved. She was
blessed with a talent of writing and speaking and leaves behind several
stories of her pioneer heritage and her fascinating life. Lucille and Denver
fulfilled a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from
1994-1995 in Riverside, CA. Their mission was a great blessing for Lucille and
those she served. Those of us left behind will miss her love, wisdom, and warm
embrace. She loved and was loved by so many; we will always cherish the
opportunities we had to know her and learn from her. Funeral services for
Lucille will be held on Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:00 am at the Mount
Olympus 7th Ward, 4407 South Fortuna Way (3695 East). Friends may call on
Thursday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 PM at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South
2300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah and at the church on Friday morning from 9:45
to 10:45 AM prior to the services. Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075
East 4580 South. Please send condolences to the family at
www.holbookmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Hinckley Jr., Robert H.       
Robert H. Hinckley, Jr. "In his own words" "I was born lucky! To the union of
excellent parents- Robert H. Hinckley and Abrelia Clarissa Seely Hinckley- on
12th January 1917 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah at the home of John H. Seely. As the
first Hinckley grandchild, I was a birthday present for my Grandmother
Hinckley. I was blessed with a sound and proud pioneer heritage. I grew up in
Ogden during the Great Depression. As a janitor at Robert H. Hinckley, Inc., I
swept around a 1933 Dodge Sedan on the show room floor for 11 months before I
finally sold it. While attending Ogden High School, I met a charming young
lady by the name of Janice Scowcroft. I graduated from Ogden High School in
1936, attended Stanford University in 1937 and graduated from the United
States Military Academy in 1942. Life has been good for me, but the very best
part of my life began eight years after high school, when I was able to
convince Miss Scowcroft that this young Westpointer was the best teammate for
her. Then came World War II, The Army Air Corps, B-24's, England, VE Day, VJ
Day, life in the Air Force and the Dodge automobile business in Salt Lake
City. Out of all of this quality time came four wonderful dividends in the
form of great citizens: Robert H. Hinckley, III, oil analyst in New York City;
James S. Hinckley, Dodge Dealer in Salt Lake City and Ogden; Dr. Scott S.
Hinckley, owner of a small animal clinic in Anchorage, Alaska; Kristin H.
Yeager, owner-operator of the Garden of Eden Welsh Pony and Arabian horse farm
in Eden, Utah. What enormous dividends these great children have been. I was
born lucky. I lived lucky. I have had no problems in this world; I have had
only opportunities. I have always had enough to eat, bags o'fun and great
family experiences all with the finest teammate one could ever have- Janice
Scowcroft Hinckley. We have loved each other and life together for 63 years.
Oh yes, I had the fun of enjoying nine of the friendliest Arabian horses that
the breed has produced." Robert Hinckley is survived by his wife Janice, sons
Robert (Diana Busch), James (Lyn Cushman), and Scott (Anne McCullough),
daughter Kristin (James Yeager), nine grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; sister Betty Nibley (Mrs. Preston). He was preceded in
death by his two brothers, Paul R. Hinckley and John S. Hinckley. Funeral
services will be held at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple at 12 noon on
Thursday, October 27th. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations
may be made to: Hinckley Institute of Politics, 260 S Central Campus Dr. Rm.
253, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9151; Abrelia Seely Hinckley Scholarship Fund,
Weber State University, Development Office, 4018 University Circle, Ogden, UT
84408-4018; Edwin S. Hinckley Scholarship Fund, Brigham Young University, A-41
ASB, Provo, UT 84602; Seely-Hinckley Scholarship Fund, Utah State University,
1420 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-1420.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/25/2005 - 10/27/2005.

Jacobsen, Leah T.        
Leah T. Jacobsen 1917 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Leah Taylor Jacobsen, returned to her
Father in Heaven and loved ones Sunday October 23, 2005 at the age 88, at
Bountiful House in Bountiful, Utah. She was born June 10, 1917 in Provo, Utah
the daughter of George and Hazel Bowen Taylor. Married Vernon Jacobsen,
January 28, 1936 in Salt Lake City, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
Vernon died November 19, 1993. Leah worked many years for Safeway Stores. She
was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, making
gingerbread houses, dolls and afghans. She loved spending time with her
husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and having family
get-togethers. In her later years she loved to travel, many times on cruises.
She is survived by her children Douglas and Shirley Jacobsen, Layton; Sherry
and Roger Barlow, Bountiful; 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grand-children, four
step-grandchildren and eleven step-great grandchildren. Also survived by
sisters Colleen and William Green, Midvale; Joyce and Stan Bonnett, Orem;
brothers Dean Taylor, Provo; Lynn and Lael Taylor, Globe, AZ; and several
nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Shawna
Spafford, parents, four brothers and two sisters. A special thanks to
Bountiful House for many years of care and Applegate Hospice, especially
Lindsay and Maybi. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday October 27,
2005 at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. where friends may call
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment Lakeview Memorial Estates,
Bountiful. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation. e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com WE
LOVE YOU GRANDMA J!
Published in the Deseret News from 10/25/2005 - 10/26/2005.

Jorgensen, John E.       
John E. Jorgensen 1940 ~ 2005 AURORA, UTAH - John E. Jorgensen, age 65, of
Aurora, died October 23, 2005 in Richfield, Utah. He was born August 24, 1940
in Salina, Utah, a son of John G. and Vonda Joy Nelson Jorgensen. He graduated
from North Sevier High School, Class of 1958. He married Chariton Street,
January 1, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She died May 6, 2000. He married
Katherine Jardine Summerall, January 5, 2001 in Richfield, Utah. John was a
Sevier County Deputy Sherriff, where he served as Director of the Sevier
County Drug and Alcohol Program. He held many service positions in the
Alcoholics Anonymous Program. He was very involved in 4-H and FFA. John loved
fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, farming and helping others. He is
survived by his wife, Kathy, of Aurora; three daughters: Toni Jorgensen of
Richfield; Jacki and Clay Hunter of Sigurd; Paige and Adam Johnson of
Richfield; step-children: Julia Lynn and Rodney Pettit of Aurora; David and
Samantha Brown of Loa; Jeffery and Susan Gibson of Springtown, Texas;
foster-daughter, Lori Powell of Idaho; 17 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; sister, Sharleen and Jay Willden of Salina. He was
preceded in death by his parents; wife, Chari; and a sister Gayla Jorgensen.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the
Richfield 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, located at 801 North 500 East in Richfield.
Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield,
Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the 2nd Ward Building, Friday morning
from 11 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Richfield City
Cemetery under the direction of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield,
Salina and Gunnison, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Lavadie, Charles Alex         
Charles Alex Lavadie "Gone Fishing" Our father, grandpa, and friend, Charles
Alex Lavadie of West Valley City, passed away at home of cancer with his wife
at his side at the age of 65. He was born November 1, 1939 in Taos, New Mexico
to Adolfo and Teresa Martinez Lavadie. He loved to go stream and river fishing
anytime, and anywhere-especially in Wyoming. When the weekend came around, he
was gone with his pole and can of worms. He usually came back with more than
his share. He served in the Army National Guard for three years. He was a
diesel mechanic and welder. As a grandfather, one of his great joys was to
take each one of his grandsons to get their first hair cut. Charles married
Virginia Rae Caldwell on July 19, 1960 in Grand Junction, CO. He had three
children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his
wife, Virginia; mother, Teresa Lavadie; children, JoLynn (David) Moffitt, John
and Marissa, West Jordan; Charles (JoAnn) Lavadie, Ashley, Tyler, Brayden, and
Kaitlyn, West Valley City; Linda Meadows, Chantel, Stefan, Chezarae,
great-grandson, Tristan, West Valley City; two sisters, Jenny (Harvey) Ware,
Birmingham, AL, and Delores (David) Ailstock, Jacksonville, FL; and one
brother, Tony Lavadie, Taos, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his
father, Adolfo, and brother, Robert Lavadie. We want to thank Dr. Stevens,
dad's nurse, Jean, Dr. Morgan, Dr. Merrill, Dr. Order, and the Oquirrh
Dialysis Center (Juliet and Jennifer) for the care that they have given to our
father and family. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005 at
11 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., where friends and
family may call from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday evening and one hour prior to
services on Friday. Interment Murray City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Mower, Lyle         
Lyle Mower "He is flying again!" Orson Lyle Mower, 90, our wonderful father,
grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away October 20, 2005. He was
born September 26, 1915 in Fairview, Utah to Orson Cornelius and Eliza
Glendora Ames Mower. He married Bessie Buchanan Tatton in Elko, Nevada. Bessie
preceded him in death. Lyle worked for UDOT as a surveyor for 30 years. A
veteran of World War II, he was a 1st Lt. and a B-17 bomber pilot. During the
war he was a POW. He was a member of the LDS Church. He was a gunsmith and a
marksman who enjoyed hunting and camping. He taught hunter safety and loved
baseball; his first love was flying airplanes. He was a member and Past
Exalted Ruler of the BPOE #1550 in Price, Utah. Lyle's family was his life,
his pride and joy. He was most helpful and devoted to his neighbors.
Survivors: son, Gary Mower; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister,
Beth P. Walters, Salt Lake City; brother, Leonard, Salt Lake City. Preceded in
death by his wife, Bessie; brother, Earl; stepson, Michael and William "Bill"
Tatton. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
in the Draper 6th Ward Chapel, 12870 So. 1300 East. Friends may call at Goff
Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Thursday 6-8 p.m. or Friday at the church from
9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Manti City Cemetery, Manti, Utah at 3:00 p.m. Many
thanks to the CNS nurses, and to the aides who did so much to care for Lyle in
the last years of his life.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/26/2005 - 10/27/2005.

Owens, Millard V.        
Millard V. Owens 1917 ~ 2005 RICHFIELD, UTAH - Millard V. Owens passed away
October 23, 2005 at his daughter's home in Richfield, at the age of 87. He was
born November 17, 1917 in Oasis, Utah to Andy Ray and Lilly Josephine Hortt
Owens. Millard was a loving husband and father who always put is family first.
He was a wonderful brother and brother-in-law and a genuine friend to all he
met. He married his sweetheart, Margaret Quinney, January 16, 1942 in Oakland,
Calif. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She
preceded him in death November 23, 2004 Millard had a strong testimony of the
gospel of Jesus Christ and taught his family to love the Lord. He served in a
Bishopric, two High Councils, president in a Seventies Quorum, High Priest
group leader and held many other positions throughout his life. Millard and
Margaret served a mission in Charlotte, NC. He served in the U.S. Air Corps in
World War II for five years and attained the rank of Captain. He farmed and
raised livestock in Sutherland, Utah for 20 years and then moved to Cedar City
as the general manager of the Federal Land Bank Association. The company
transferred Millard and his family to Richfield where he was the general
manager of the office there. He later retired and was grateful to be in the
community he had grown to love so much. Millard loved to take his family on
adventures. He would find a road he had never been on and drove until he found
its ending, or until those adventuring with him wanted to know..."are we there
yet?" He also loved carpentry, machinery repair, welding, custom combining,
dry lot cattle feeding and farming. He loved a clean and neat yard. Flowers,
gardening, and temple work occupied much of his time after he retired. He
loved to read, listen to good music, play his Omni Cord and sing to his family
many of his favorite songs. He was especially proud of his family and their
accomplishments and they were proud of him for his honor and integrity. He is
survived by children, Margaree (Vard) Roper of Orem; Karalee (Doug) Church of
Mesa, AZ; RaeLynn (Wally) Western of Alpine; Loene (Gary) Dutson of Deseret;
Allen (Joyce) Owens of Las Vegas, NV; and Laurie (John) Thalman of Richfield;
37 grandchildren; 67 great-grand-children; siblings and families: Bertha Owens
(sister-in-law) of Delta; Bernard (Bonnie) Owens of Delta; Flora Campbell of
Sandy; Eugene H. (Shirley) Owens of Midway; Shirley Skeem of Oasis. He is
preceded in death by his beloved Margaret; parents; granddaughter Danielle
Thalman; brothers LaVar and James Owens; sister, Rayma (Clyde) Brush and two
sisters who died in infancy; brothers-in-law, Alvin Campbell and Ralph Skeem;
sisters-in-law, Maxine Owens and Dorothy Quinney McClellan. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Richfield 10th
LDS Ward Chapel, 985 South 400 West. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary
in Richfield on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel on
Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richfield City
Cemetery with Military Rites by the VFW Sevier Post #5050. Funeral Directors,
Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guest book
www.maglebymortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Paulsen, Brandon Richard           
Brandon Richard Paulsen 1973 ~ 2005 RIVER HEIGHTS, UTAH -Brandon Richard
Paulsen 32 of River Heights, Utah passed away October 24, 2005 at the LDS
Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah after a courageous battle with Metastatic
Melanoma Cancer. Brandon was born April 12, 1973 in Pocatello, Idaho the son
of Mark and Sherry Paulsen. He attended school in Idaho Falls, graduating from
Idaho Falls High School in 1991. He participated in hockey, soccer, and scouts
receiving his Eagle Scout Award. After serving a mission in Santiago Chile for
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he married Jolyn Williams on
September 23, 1994 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Brandon received both a
Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Utah
State University. He worked for the Space Dynamics Lab, and was currently
working for Strategic Space Development where he enjoyed working with his boss
Jim Cantrell. Brandon enjoyed camping, fishing, boating, skiing, and above all
enjoyed being with his four children whether it was coaching them in baseball,
hockey, and soccer, or helping them with their school projects. This was not
limited to his children it was all his nieces and nephews, whether it was a
rocket, a robot, or even a catapult. He also loved helping his family with
their handyman projects. Brandon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, and served in many capacities. Brandon is survived by his
wife Jolyn and their four children Madison, McKay, Michael, and Marcus Paulsen
all of River Heights, Utah; his parents Mark and Sherry Paulsen of Idaho
Falls, Idaho; six siblings Sommer (David) Teague of Spokane, Washington; Lacey
(Ross) Town of Walla Walla, Washington; Ashlee Paulsen of Pocatello; Gage,
Tyler, and Shyann Paulsen all of Idaho Falls; his grandparents Lynn and Irene
Simmons of Pocatello; and Herb and Edie Paulsen of Arco, Idaho; his father and
mother-in-law Grant and Sally Williams of Kaysville, Utah; and numerous
nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws, cousins, uncles and aunts; He was
preceded in death by his grandmother Ione Paulsen. Funeral services will be
held 11 a.m. Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the River Heights LDS 2nd ward
Stake Center, 800 South 600 East, with Bishop Steven Barfuss officiating.
Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the River Heights LDS
2nd Stake Center, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will
follow at Kaysville Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial be made
to Brandon's children education fund, in care of USU Credit Union in Logan,
Utah
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Paxton, Travis           
Travis Paxton "The Animal" On October 22, 2005, we lost our baby boy, brother,
uncle and friend, Travis Tyler Paxton, born on October 14, 1982 to Milton
(Pat) and Colleen Paxton. Travis had the most beautiful Hazel eyes that would
melt your heart. He lived life to the fullest, and did everything to the
extreme. He graduated from Hunter High School, where he was an excellent
student. He loved wrestling and his coach Stauffer, who made him become a
state champ. He later took those skills to become one of the best ultimate
combat fighters. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, camp and
4 wheel drive. Travis was a strong man with a gentle heart who would give you
the shirt off of his back. He would help anyone that was in need. He was
attending SLCC, where he was working on his journeyman for plumbing. He was an
awesome plumber and electrician. Travis was very close to his mom and dad and
loved them dearly, so please hold your children tight as you may never have
them tomorrow. Travis is survived by his father, Pat, his friend Venice,
mother Colleen and stepfather Roger, brother Mike, sister Angie (Steve); six
nephews Christian, Cortland, Stetson, Spencer, Hayden and Jerron; many aunts,
uncles, cousins, numerous friends, too many to count, but a few special ones
he had were Maricela, Jake and Caleb, and his dog Abbie, who just had puppies.
Travis you leave us with a huge void in our hearts but memories to cherish
forever. We love and miss you so much. Our baby, we will never forget you
until we meet again. We love you "Bud". Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Memorial Ward, 4251 South 4800
West. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral
Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services
at the church. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/25/2005 - 10/26/2005.

Rimmasch, Steven         
Steven Rimmasch 1937 ~ 2005 Steven Rimmasch passed away at his home on October
24, 2005, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes and liver disease.
He was born March 20, 1937, in Salt Lake City to Lucie Wohler and Heinz
Rimmasch. He graduated from Granite High School and attended the University of
Utah and Utah State University. He served an LDS Mission to Northern Germany.
He was a member of the Utah National Guard and spent a year on active duty
during the Berlin Crisis in 1961-62. On April 24, 1963, he married Lavon
Robison in the Logan, Utah, Temple, and they began their married life together
in Boise, Idaho, where they lived for three years. They returned to Utah in
1967, moving to Sandy, where they have lived for 38 years. Steven worked as a
printer for 40 years, retiring from Paragon Press in 2002. He was an active
member of the LDS Church and served over the years in various calling,
including serving in the Bishopric. He was an excellent golfer throughout his
life. He loved the outdoors, and his favorite pastime was to go hunting,
fishing and camping with his family. He will be remembered by his family for
his endless service to them, his love of learning, his unique insights, his
ability to fix things, and the fun things he made. He is survived by his
father; wife, Lavon; sons, Barry (Tina), David, Paul (Jessie), and Dan; four
grandchildren, Rachel, Emily, Steven and Henry; brothers, Dennis and Dwight.
He is preceded in death by his mother. Funeral services will be Thursday,
October 27, 2005, at 11:30 a.m. at the Sandy 13th Ward Chapel, 586 East 8400
South. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary,
6500 South Redwood Road, and Thursday one hour prior to services at the
Church. The family extends its gratitude to the dedicated staff of IHC Hospice
for their kind and compassionate care of Steven the last weeks of his life.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Ryser, Berniece Esther (Gygi)           
Berniece Esther Gygi Ryser 1914 ~ 2005 CASPER - Graveside Service for Berniece
Esther Gygi Ryser 91, of Casper, will be Saturday, at 10 a.m., Oct. 29th, at
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Chapel in Salt Lake City. Funeral Services were
conducted Oct. 21, 2005 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
7th & Missouri St. Chapel. Bustard Funeral Home was in charge of local
arrangements. Berniece died Oct. 18, 2005. She was born March 31, 1914 to
Liesetta Caroline (Riedelbauch) and Rudolf Gygi in Salt Lake City, Utah. She
was the 11th of 12 children. On Aug. 16, 1939, she was married to George
Kenneth Ryser in the Salt Lake City Temple. Her devoted husband of 53 years
preceded her in death in July of 1992. In her early years, Berniece was an
accomplished comptometer operator, and worked for American Lady Bakery,
Morrison Merrill, and Standard Oil Company of California. Throughout her
lifetime she developed her talents as a seamstress and quilter. She became
well known for her "one-woman" bazaars. In the 1960's she started her own
catering service, Artistic Catering, and was sought after for her culinary
skills at weddings and dinners. A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, Berniece served in numerous callings, including serving
three missions with her husband--one in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and two in the
Washington D.C. Temple. She also served as a temple worker in the Logan and
Denver Temples. Survivors include two daughters, Susan R. Taylor (Gordon) of
Aurora, Colorado and Janice R. Warr (Joseph) of Casper; 14 grandchildren; 26
great-grandchildren; her baby sister, Thelma Aylett; brother-in-law Sterling
Ryser (Maxine) and sister-in-law Ruth Kinder (Lowell); and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Sabey, C. Merlind        
C. Merlind Sabey "Mel" Our loving husband, father and grandfather passed away
October 24, 2005 surrounded by his family. Mel was born October 15, 1933 in
Provo, Utah to Joseph and Amelia Sabey. He served in the US Army during the
Korean conflict from September '54 to August '56. He married Dorothy Mae Doman
on August 23, 1957. Mel enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling. He worked many
years in the electrical wholesale business. Mel was the proud father of two
daughters, Teresa Turner and Janet Sabey and grandfather of Alisha Turner,
whom he adored. He is survived by his wife, daughters and granddaughter. Also
his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in
death by his parents, and three brothers. Graveside services will be held
Thursday, October 27th, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S.
Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services in the mortuary.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Cottonwood Hospital ICU and Promise
Specialty for the care they extended to Mel.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Schleicher, William Alvin          
William Alvin Schleicher 1920 ~ 2005 William Alvin Schleicher died on October
23, 2005, at the Veterans Administration Hospital from complications of
cancer. He was born Jan. 16, 1920 in Lasalle, Illinois to William Christian
Schleicher and Jeanne McIntosh. He married Frances Mary Milazzo on May 24,
1947 and shared 52 years together. He graduated from Lasalle High School in
1938. After high school he started learning the trade of clock making, this
training was interrupted with the outbreak of World War II. He was a U.S. Army
veteran of World War II serving in the South Pacific on the island of Okinawa.
After the war he worked thirty years for Saperstein Laboratories as a lab
technician. During this time he continued working on varied clocks as a hobby
and thoroughly enjoyed tinkering with timing mechanisms and was known to carry
his clocks out to his garden fiddling with timepieces and tomatoes
simultaneously. He is survived by his son William (Gayle), step-grandsons
Derrick and Ryan; daughter Jean (Joseph), grandson, Michael (Evelyn), and his
special joy great grandson, Randon. He was preceded in death by his wife,
parents, sister, and in-laws. Graveside services shall be held on Thursday,
October 27, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T
Street. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/25/2005 - 10/26/2005.

Tippets Jr., James Andrew          
James Andrew Tippets Jr. 1920 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather,
uncle, and friend, James Andrew Tippets Jr., passed away on Oct. 24, 2005
after a prolonged and valiant battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at
home, surrounded by his family. James was born April 1, 1920 in Salt Lake
City, a son of James Andrew and Miriam Mair Tippets. He married Ruth Vincent
on June 20, 1941. She passed away April 13, 1966 after her own battle with
cancer. He married Betty Jean Adkins Ockey on March 10, 1967. He served in the
752nd Railway Operating Battalion in World War II from March 20, 1944 thru
June 5, 1946. He loved the outdoors and especially fishing, hiking,
snowmobiling, skiing, 4-wheeling, and RVing with his wife. With the help of
siblings and friends, he built a family cabin in the mountains of Idaho where
he spent much time playing with his family. Although these activities gave him
a lot of pleasure, he found greater happiness in creating an enjoyable
experience for others. James was an active member of the LDS church and at the
time of his death was a High Priest in the Crescent 22nd ward of the Sandy
Utah Crescent View Stake. Prior to moving to Utah he lived in Pocatello,
Idaho. He spent most of his adult life in the Pocatello 23rd ward, where he
was always willing to accept any assignment even those that were typically
hard to fill. He had incredible energy and it was spent in either work or play
but it was never about self. It was always for and in behalf of others. His
example of selfless service to others will truly be missed by all who knew
him. He was a quiet man whose service spoke louder than words. James is
survived by his wife, Betty, and the following children: Bruce and Kevin
Tippets, of Pocatello, Idaho, Robin Ockey, Sherry Jensen, and Penny Coleman of
Sandy, Utah, and Evan Ockey of Springville, Utah. He is also survived by 24
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. at
the LDS church located at 116 East 11400 South in Draper. Friends and family
may call at the Larkin Mortuary located at 1950 East and 10600 South on
Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at
the LDS church. www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/26/2005.

Weight, Jerold Arthur         
Jerold Arthur Weight "Mr. Bionic" Jerry returned to our Heavenly Father on
October 23, 2005 following a heart attack. Son of Dr. Jesse Johnson and Thelma
Eggertsen, Jerry was born December 5, 1933 in Provo, Utah. Growing up in
Provo, Jerry graduated from Brigham Young High and attended BYU. In 1954, he
married Joyce Cassity and soon after served an LDS mission to the Central
Atlantic States. In the 1960's, Jerry moved his family to Samoa where he
taught seminary classes. Upon returning to Utah, Jerry earned his doctorate
degree in psychology from BYU and began his career working as a counselor with
children at the Davis School District where he retired in 2003. Dad always
took pride in his children, cabin, and the "3 bears" trail. Always the
consummate host, his home and cabin were always open to family and friends
where food and love abounded. Jerry also had a great love for music, square
dancing, and enjoyed being a member of several singing ensembles. A member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jerry dedicated his life to
the service of others. He was currently serving a mission as a tour guide in
the LDS Conference Center. Survivors include his children Michael (Jeri), Paul
(Caroline), Jeff, Tori, and Vickie (Charlie); sister Merlynne Grill, 18
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 29,
2005 at the Edgemont 6th Ward Chapel, 4000 North 650 East in Provo. Family and
friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at the
Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem, and one hour prior to
the services at the church. Interment will be at the Eastlawn Memorial Hills
Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/26/2005 - 10/27/2005.