OBITS: Deseret News 28 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 Anderson, DeVon DeVon Anderson 1916 ~ 2005 EPHRAIM, UTAH - DeVon Anderson joined Enid in Paradise October 26, 2005. He was born September 25, 1916 in Ephraim to Lettie and Merrill. He is survived by his sister Marie, daughters, Shela and DeAnn and her husband Tom, their four children and spouses, and 10 great-grandchildren. The family holds dear many gatherings at DeVon's cabin. A graveside ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in the Ephraim Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please enjoy a ride in a Cadillac in memory of DeVon. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Barlow, David Reed David Reed Barlow 1963 ~ 2005 David Reed Barlow was reunited with his wife on Oct 25, 2005. He was born and raised in Taylorsville, Utah. He is survived by his daughters, Gabrielle and Audrey, his mother, Carma Barlow, sisters, Helen (Jeff) Gosling, Kathy (John) Wright, Emily (Brad) Lynn, Julie's parents, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Julie Pendleton Barlow, and father Brentnall H. Barlow. Funeral services will be held on Friday Oct 28, 2005 at 11:00 am at the Willow Creek Ward, 410 Shelley Lane in Grantsville. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. A grave dedication will be at 1:30 p.m. (at the Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 So. Redwood Road, Family and friends are welcome. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005. Boldt, Eugene Eugene "Gene" Boldt Beloved Husband & Father Gene Boldt was born August 3, 1921 in New York and passed away October 25, 2005 in Salt Lake City. He served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; 10 children; many grand and great-grandchildren and 1 brother. Gene requested private family services. Funeral directors, Redwood Memorial Mortuary Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Bradford, Maurianne Sadleir Maurianne Sadleir Bradford 1951 ~ 2005 Maurianne Sadleir Bradford was born July 14, 1951 in Boulder City, Nevada to Reese Earl Faucette and Bonnie Mae Myrup. She passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2005 from complications of ovarian cancer. Her parents divorced, and her mother married Earl Woods Sadleir. Maurie and sisters, Kathi, Mary and Sherry shared many happy memories with Bonnie and Earl through their family vacations and escapades. She had a wonderful childhood in the small rural town of Draper, Utah. During her attendance at Jordan High School she was a member of the Charlonians, the A Cappella Choir and was selected as the General Sterling Scholar. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Child Development and Family Relationships and participated in the BYU Spurs Service Club. Maurie married Michael Glen Bradford on November 17, 1972, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had five children. They were later divorced. Maurie's talent with numbers led her to Jordan School District where she worked first in the Accounting Department and later in the Payroll Department as a Senior Payroll Clerk. While there she made many dear friends and acquaintances. Maurie was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and loved the teachings of Jesus Christ. She enjoyed serving in the church, especially callings with music and children. A source of joy in Maurie's life was her love of music. She taught her children to value music and the arts and also found great satisfaction as a member of the Salt Lake Symphonic Choir. One of her greatest passions was family history. She loved to research family names and have the temple work done for these family members. She is survived by her children: Andrew Michael (Jean) Bradford, Kevin Earl (Heidi) Bradford, Peter Glen (Sharey) Bradford, Karen Anne (Krys) Oyler, and Wendy Gay Bradford. She has nine grandchildren. Also survived by ex-husband Mike, sisters Kathi G. Ellsworth, Mary Sadleir Applegate and Sherry Sadleir Salazar, and nephews and nieces. Funeral: Monday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m., at Draper LDS 7th Ward, 12300 South 600 East. Friends may call Sunday, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m., at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Midvale, and at the ward Monday 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment: Draper City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 10/28/2005 - 10/29/2005. Burcham, Gerald Martin Gerald Martin Burcham 1941 ~ 2005 Gerald Martin Burcham passed away Oct.25, 2005 in Sandy, Utah. He was born February 19, 1941 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ralph Burcham and Alois Burcham. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Annette) Rice; son, Jerry Burcham and grandchildren, Lauren and Trevor Rice. Graveside services will be Saturday Oct. 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, where family and friends may visit from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Call, Mary Dalton Mary Dalton Call 1906 ~ 2005 Mary Louise Dalton Call passed away incident to old age on October 24, 2005. She would have turned 99, November 21. Mary was born in Birmingham, Michigan, November 21, 1906. She married on her 75th birthday, Justin B. Call of Salt Lake City, Utah and relocated to Salt Lake City. Justin passed away in 1990. She moved to Logan, Utah in September 2000. Funeral services will be held in the Logan 8th Ward chapel, 325 Lauralin Drive, Logan, Utah at 11 a.m. Monday October 31with Bishop R. Mark Firth conducting the services. There will be a viewing at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Grace, Idaho Cemetery at 3 p.m. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Farnsworth, Arlow Arlow Farnsworth He Will Be Missed Arlow Farnsworth, 74, of Mesa passed away October 21, 2005. Arlow, a retired Major in the Army, accountant of 30 years, lifelong Scouter and LDS temple worker, was raised in Beaver UT and settled in Mesa in 1975. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Darlene; sons, Steven, Ron and Eric; daughter Allyson McKinney, 15 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Lori, his parents, a brother and a sister. A graveside service will be held at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT on Saturday, October 29, 2005. Viewing is at 12:00 noon with military burial honors at 2:00 PM. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Gamingasco, Elizabeth Lucille Elizabeth Lucille Gamingasco "Together Forever" Elizabeth Lucille Gamingasco joined her husband, Dominic, in Heaven October 26, 2005. Lucille was born to Martha and Edward Eckman on December 21, 1921. She shared her life with many wonderful friends. Her greatest joy came in caring for her beautiful family. The extra-ordinary homemaking skills of Lucille would make even Martha Stewart envious. She made everyone feel at home. Lucille is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Fred) Schuman and Tammy (Todd) Bogenschutz. She is also survived by 7 cherished granddaughters, 2 special grandsons, a precious great-granddaughter, and her younger sister. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dominic; daughter, Carolyn; and baby son, Micheal. Lucille conducted herself with dignity & grace, and she left this life with both. She touched many lives and will surely be missed by all of us. Thank you for all of your love. Graveside services will be held at West Jordan City Cemetery, 7800 South 1300 West, on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. Funeral directors: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005. Hansen, J. Weston J. Weston Hansen "Love Is Eternal" The family of Wes Hansen would like to thank all of our friends and business associates for their kindness during our time of sorrow. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Lambson, Carol Ann Carol Ann Lambson 1951 ~ 2005 Carol Ann Lambson returned to our Father in Heaven on Oct. 23, 2005 Born in Denver Colorado on July15, 1951 to Raul and Emma Lucero. Married in the Salt Lake Temple to Cecil Glenn Lambson 1972. She leaves behind her husband, and four children: Eli (Andrea), Joshua (Lexi), Rachel (Adam), Charity (Steve), and nine grandchildren. She also leaves behind her father Raul Lucero and stepmother Nester Lucero. Preceded in death by her mother Emma Lucero. Viewing to be held at Heideman Mortuary 170 S. Mall Dr. St. George, Utah Oct. 28, 5 - 8 p.m. Interment at Tonaquint Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Langford, Jeffrey Scott Jeffrey Scott Langford "Woody" Jeffrey Scott Langford, age 32, passed away October 25, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jeffrey was born in Salt Lake City, Utah April 30, 1973 to Cary B. Langford and Debbie L. Perry. Debbie married Douglas M. Dellinger September 1978. Graciela is the daughter of Laura and Polo Torres. Woody leaves behind his wife, Graciela Langford; son, Jeffrey; brothers, Jason C. Langford (Jennifer) and their three sons, Logan, Tanner and Weston; Douglas Jon Dellinger (Michelle) and their son, Zackary; brother-in-law, Miguel Othon; also nieces and nephews, Brittney, Justin and Jennifer. "Woody" was more comfortable in the mountains, because he loved nature. He thoroughly enjoyed his friendship with those he touched, his special friends evolved around his brothers and immediate family members. His dedication at Wheeler Machinery was his second home. His personality was viewed by all as somewhat of a smart aleck, prankster and comedian. He was proud of his fellow co-workers, and was not afraid to go the extra mile without being asked. His first love in life was his wife and his son, Jeffrey. He will be missed by all that loved him dearly, especially his best friend, Polo, his compadre. Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Valley View Funeral Home. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. It has been requested by both families that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wheeler Machinery at 4901 West 2100 South, West Valley City, Utah 84120 under the name of Jeffrey S. Langford. The family would personally like to thank the employees and co-workers of Wheeler Machinery and the Utah Army National Guard. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Lyman, Fay J. Fay J. Lyman 1921 ~ 2005 Fay Jensen Lyman passed away Oct. 27, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born May 2, 1921 in Axtell, Utah, to Henry and Mary Jacobson Jensen. Married Carl H. Lyman on Sept. 3, 1938; he passed away Oct. 25, 1999. Survived by daughter, Norma (Bob) Feenstra; four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters. Norma wishes to express her appreciation to Evergreen Canyons for the loving care given to her mother. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at 3:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St., Murray, where friends may call from 2:30-3:00 p.m. Interment Murray City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. MacKay, Emma Teresa Massa Emma Teresa Massa MacKay 1915 ~ 2005 Emma Teresa Massa MacKay, age 90, passed away October 26, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Emma was born July 19, 1915 in Cumberland, Wyoming to Pete and Elizabeth Massa. She was the third of eight children. She married Nile Tanner MacKay in Randolph, Utah on November 4, 1935. Emma was a very compassionate person who liked to help family and friends. Her greatest joy was having family together for her famous Italian cooking. Emma was very active in the L.D.S. Church. She is survived by her loving children, Gerrie (Boyd) Bowman, Elizabeth (Bill) Crosby, Doug (Joy) MacKay; sister, Laura Sundberg; seven grandchildren, 25 great-grand-children and two great-great-grand-children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nile. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville 19th Ward, 2030 Chateau. The family will receive friends at a viewing Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service on Sat. at the Ward. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Meurer, Christian L. Christian L. Meurer 1937 ~ 2005 Christian Lee Meurer, a dear husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away on October 24, 2005. He was born on February 23, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of John J. Meurer and Eva W. Lee. He graduated from South High in 1955, and soon thereafter enlisted in the Navy. Upon his completion of service he enrolled and graduated from University of Utah with a B.S. in Psychology. He then joined the Air Force where continued to pursue his education and graduated from Ball State with a Masters in Guidance & Counseling. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a recipient of the Bronze Star. Upon retiring from the military, he worked for 20 years in the aerospace industry. Christian was a dedicated member of the LDS church and served faithfully and diligently in many church callings. He enjoyed spending time with his family, travel, history and tending to his garden. Survived by his wife, Patricia; children; Angela (Ben) Knudson, Danielle (Ed) Pfaff, John Meurer, Corey (Shay) Meurer; step-children; Rebecca Hyde, Gwendolyn Hyde, Paul, Anna, Matthew and Erik Johnson; 15 grandchildren; sister, Kerry (Richard) Luehring; nephew, Mike (Krista) Luehring; aunt Iris Frakes and cousin Sharon Gibb; former-spouse, Kathee Gabriel and his beloved pets, Putts and Esper. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 28, 1 p.m. at the Willow Creek Stake Center, 2350 E. Creek Rd., Sandy. Visitations will be held Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. (10600 South), and at the church from 11:30-12:30 p.m. prior to services. Entombment Lake Hills Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005. Perry, Curtis Scott Curtis Scott Perry 1914 ~ 2005 FRUIT HEIGHTS - Curtis Scott Perry, 91, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at his home. He was born July 16, 1914 in Byron, Wyoming the son of Hyrum S. and Mary Nora Magdeline Scott Perry. Curtis married Lucille Rampton on August 16, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were later divorced. He married Ruth Ellen Hudson on July 21, 1979 in Bountiful. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden Temple. He was an active member of the Fruit Heights 2nd Ward. Curtis loved traveling, hunting, boating, gardening and was a craftsman. Surviving are his wife Ruth, three sons, Richard (Hazel), Sandy; Grant (Carol Anne), West Valley; Steven M. Perry, Fruit Heights; four daughters, Carol (Claron) Bjork, Price; Janice (Norman) Bosworth, Sandy; Elaine (Ross) Youngberg, Bountiful; Sharon (Mark) Youngberg, Emmett, ID; 31 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by one grandson, Byron, great-grandson, Joshua, two sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Fruit Heights 2nd Ward, 901 S. Mtn. Road. Friends and family may call Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005. Peshell, Clifford Miles Clifford Miles Peshell "Buzz" Clifford Miles Peshell, 57, our loving dad, granddad, brother, and friend, died October 22, 2005 of injuries received in an auto-truck accident in Colorado. He was born February 7, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Heinz A. and Ruth Pratt Peshell. Clifford married Mary Lynn Tomita in Idaho Falls, Idaho on June 11, 1976. They later divorced. Cliff served an LDS Mission in Guatemala. He achieved the rank of Sergeant E5 in the U.S. Army and played the clarinet in the Army Band. He owned his own trucking business and received an award for one million miles of safe driving. He served as choir director in his ward, a calling which he found both challenging and rewarding. He loved to sing and play the guitar. His greatest joy in life was being a father and granddad to his children and grandchildren. Cliff is survived by his three daughters: Keri (Roger) Wright, Penny Peshell, and Xela (Brent) Locke; two grandchildren, Savannah Wright and Noah Locke; brothers, Rinehart (Melodee), Tony (Calleen); sisters, Lorraine Stevens and Lynnette Peshell; former wife, Mary Lynn (Greg) Nelson; and many other wonderful family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Picket Lane Ward, 390 E. Village Blvd., Stansbury Park, Utah. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Due to the nature of the accident, Cliff's remains were cremated. His cremains will be interred in the Salt Lake City Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005. Pitts, LaRae B. LaRae B. Pitts 1929 ~ 2005 Our loving mother and grandmother LaRae B. Pitts passed away peacefully on October 26, 2005 in Ephraim, Utah. She was born February 13, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lionel J. Bradford and Lottie Delecta Stokes. Married Norman Keith Jordan January 21, 1949. Later divorced. Married Ralph E. Pitts November 1, 1979. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2003 after a wonderful life together. LaRae was very proud of her family and loved nothing better than to tell funny and heartwarming stories about them and boast about their many accomplishments. In her later years she became an avid maker of blankets for members of her family and for many, many people not fortunate enough to be able to afford one of their own. Although she was always slow to take credit for her efforts, countless hours were spent helping those in need. She was an active member of the LDS Church. She is survived by her sister Thelma (Dee) Lomax, sister-in-law Dawna (Glen) Bradford, six children LaRue (Brad) Pitts, Peggy (Dick) Ruiz, Shanna (Ethan) Colburn, Christie (Perry) Johnson, Paul (Pam) Pitts and Paul Jordan; 23 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Pitts, son Brad Pitts, daughter Annette Hathaway, brother Brick Bradford, brother Glen Bradford, sister Margaret Pitts and her parents. A family viewing will be held Saturday October 29 at 9 a.m. followed by a viewing from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant LDS 4th/5th Ward Chapel (49 South State in Mt. Pleasant). Graveside services will be held Saturday October 29 at 3 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Gardens, 3401 South Highland Salt Lake City, Utah. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff of Golden Skyline Assisted Living Center in Ephraim for their love and support at a time in her life when mom needed it most. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Rodgers, John H. "Jack" John H. Rodgers "Jack" Jack passed away October 23, 2005 at age 85. He was born June 13, 1920, son of Francis & Phyllis Rodgers. Married Virginia Meyer October 19, 1945. She died September 9, 1996. Jack served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for CF&I Steel for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing and gardening-and most of all, being with his family. Survived by three children: Cheryl Wilcox, Karen Wood, Mike (Debbie) Rodgers; six grandchildren, Dan (Amy) Wilcox, Wendy Wilcox, Sarah and Alexis Miller, Jennifer (Jesse) Whitlock, and Michael Rodgers; and four great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Carmen Palmer, Deb Smith, Gerry McDonald, Dr. Ben Kim, Dr. Patricia Legant, St. Joseph's Villa, Alta Meadows Health Care, and all of the caring people at Residence Care Source. At Jack's request, there will be no formal services. A wake in his honor will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Three Fountains East Clubhouse, 900 Eastgate Rd. (4960 So.) from 6-8 p.m. It was Jack's desire to be together once again with his beloved wife, Virginia. His family will scatter his ashes in the same location as they did for Virginia-in the mountains they loved. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jack's name to the Make A Wish Foundation, 771 E. Winchester, Murray, UT 84107. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/29/2005. Tolman, NaDean NaDean Tolman 1936 ~ 2005 ROY - NaDean Rasmussen Malmberg Tolman, 68, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at Washington Terrace Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 21, 1936 in Ashton, Idaho, the daughter of Eben D. and Nona Brower Rasmussen. She married Verl D. Malmberg on November 24, 1954 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They later divorced. Mr. Malmberg passed away May 26, 1995. She married Robert A. Tolman June 25, 1994 in Roy, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Ogden Temple. NaDean was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 21st Ward in Ammon, Idaho. While living in Roy she served in the Stake and Ward Relief Society Presidency, was active in Young Women's Organization and Genealogy work. She was a graduate of North Fremont High School. She was a talented seamstress, cook and chef. She was a talented ballroom dancer and won many awards. Being very charitable she always went out of her way to help others. After retiring from IRS she worked at Sears, The Wellington House and was a hostess at Chuck-A-Rama in Ogden, Utah. She is survived by her husband, Robert; children: Cheryl (Doug) Pantle, West Haven, UT; Lonny (Brenda) Malmberg, Roy, UT; Denise Parker, Roy, UT; Joseph E. (Vickie) Malmberg, Roy, UT; Sheila (Cliff) Crittenden, St. Anthony, Idaho; Janet (Keith) Pratt, West Haven, UT; Stepchildren LeeAnn (Manny) Miera, Colorado Springs, CO; Kent (Robin) Tolman, So. Ogden, UT; Holli (Chad) Andrew, Albuquerque, NM; 30 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Don J. (Lynn) Rasmussen, Plain City, UT; Gary L. (Joyce) Rasmussen, Arkansas; Vern L. (Bobbie) Rasmussen, Farr West, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Verl D. Malmberg and son-in-law Wayne Bell Parker. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Washington Terrace Care Center for their care of our wife and mother. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 31, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Roy West Stake Center, 5080 South 3100 West, Roy. Family and friends may call on Sunday at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Roy City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Van Bibber, Ernest Cleveland Ernest Cleveland Van Bibber "Ernie" Ernest Cleveland Van Bibber, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away October 25, 2005 from complications following a heart attack. He was born July 12, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana to Ernest Curtis Van Bibber and Geneva Alvera Luton Van Bibber. His mother passed away when he was nine years old. He was raised by his grandmother, whom he adored, Rosetta Luton Whitten. He attended West High School and played the clarinet in the ROTC Band, served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Netherlands, married Grace Louise Ringwood August 24, 1949. Later divorced. He married his best friend and the light of his life, Laura Jean Barlow Zitting April 7, 1967. Together they served a mission to North Carolina, which was one of the greatest joys of his life. He loved the people there and made many eternal friends. Ernie had an unshakeable testimony of the restored gospel and a deep and abiding love for the Savior. Music was a vital part of Ernie's life. He sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for eleven years, was a member of SPEBSQSA for several years, sang with the Jay Welch Chorale and for a short time with the Swanee Singers Male Chorus. He also sang in several barbershop quartets. It has been said by his friends that Ernie sang and harmonized so well that even they seemed to sound okay. Ernie's greatest joy in life was his family. He is survived by his wife, his children, Brent Van Bibber (Patrice); Bryan Van Bibber (Manja); Steven Van Bibber (Cheryl); Curtis Van Bibber (Cindi); Bradley Van Bibber (Maria); Joel Zitting, Suzy Green, Benjamin Zitting (Jean); Heather Bond (Kenneth), Michael Van Bibber (Nicole), 49 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, also two brothers, Harold and Doug , a sister, Barbara, and lifelong friends Dave Haslam (Norma), Bill Shelton (Joann), Shirley Robinson (Jack, deceased), Judy Halford (Dave, deceased), John and Nancy Murphy. Preceded in death by a son, Allen Zitting, his parents and two brothers. Ernie had a beautiful, infectious smile. He loved life and everyone he met. He didn't accumulate great worldly wealth because as quickly as it came into one hand it went out the other to help anyone he knew was in need. He was busy laying up treasures in Heaven. His children and grandchildren are left with a great legacy of Christlike love and service. He is deeply loved and will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Milo Way Chapel, Holladay 18th Ward, 2625 East Milo Way (4910 South), Holladay, Utah. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State, Midvale, Friday 6-8 p.m. or Saturday at the church from 9-10:30 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Ernie's family expresses appreciation to the Holladay 18th Ward for their love and hospitality. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005. Watson Jr., Alonzo Wallace Alonzo Wallace Watson, Jr. 1922 ~ 2005 Alonzo "Lon" Wallace Watson, Jr. died Monday, October 24th at his home in Salt Lake City. In his last hours he summed up his life in his own words, saying, "It has been a great adventure." He was a man of action - intelligent, thoughtful, charismatic, gentle, fair, witty, kind, athletic, generous of spirit, and committed to helping those in need in Salt Lake City where he was born, grew up and raised his children. Born to Alonzo W. and Lolita Byrd Watson on May 3, 1922, he graduated from the University of Utah (BA '43), the Georgetown School of Foreign Service (BSFS '47) and the University of Utah College of Law (JD '50). During World War II, he served for three years as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp. On May 10, 1952, he married Mary Louise Koch, a marriage that lasted over 50 years until her recent death. They had two children, Robert Wallace Watson, born in San Francisco in 1958, and Hillary Anne Watson, born in Salt Lake City in 1961. Lon began his career as a lawyer working for the U.S. Department of Justice as a Special Assistant Attorney General and for firms in San Francisco, San Diego, and Milwaukee. But it is in Salt Lake City he planted the deepest roots and began his lifelong participation in this community. He was a lawyer with Ray, Quinney and Nebeker for over 40 years, rising to the senior position in the firm. He served on the boards of many charitable foundations, including the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney Foundation where he was an advisor and trustee. He helped create both the Marriner S. Eccles Foundation and the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, and served on their boards for more than 30 and 20 years, respectively. As a trustee, he was known for his integrity, insightful questions, and ever-open door to those in greatest need. He was also a member of many other boards including Westminster College, the Utah Symphony, the University of Utah National Advisory Council, and for 10 years with the Sundance Institute National Advisory Board. Whether playing tennis, skiing, golfing or swimming, not a day passed without exercise. And Lon claimed he never missed a day of work because he was sick. He loved a party because he loved people. He loved a good book and political discourse. A devout Democrat, he was a key member of the exclusive ODO (Old Democrats Only) group, which meets each Friday at the Alta Club. His bible was "The Conquest of Happiness" by Bertrand Russell. He was loved as he loved - completely. After saying his life had been a great adventure, he looked upward and asked, "What are those fireworks for?" "They're for you, Dad. They're for you." Lon is survived by E. Jean Watson, his sister; Robert and Anne Watson, his children; Gavin, Kacey, Ashley and Cole Watson and Chloe Hardmon, his grandchildren; and Eric McChancey and Alexis Watson, his great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 231 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, his family thinks Lon would have appreciated contributions to the Watson/Koch Scholarship Fund at Westminster College, c/o Advancement Office, 1840 S. 1300 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84105 and the Alonzo W. Watson, Jr. Scholarship at the University of Utah's S. J. Quinney College of Law, c/o Development Office, 540 Arapeen, Ste. 250, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005. West, Farrel E. Farrel E. West 1916 ~ 2005 ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Farrel E. West passed away October 24, 2005 in St. George, Utah. He was born December 5, 1916 in Lindon, Utah to Lester Gay and Margaret Foutz Walker West, the sixth of ten children. Farrel was raised on a farm and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School. He met, then later eloped with Nelda Maria Newren on June 28, 1936 to Farmington. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple in Dec. 1943. Farrel worked in timber and construction most of his life, thus resulting in their moving every year or so. He was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various capacities throughout his married life. He and Nelda especially enjoyed serving 12 years in the Provo temple. They moved to St. George in 1995. They are the parents of seven children, with 24 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Farrel was preceded in death by his wife Nelda, his parents, six brothers: Leo, Burnell, Ray, Rulon, Shelby and Julian, one sister, Phyllis Dixon and several sisters and brothers-in-law. He is survived by his children, Dixie (Gary) Oakden, Judith (K.D.) Schwiermann, Linda (Martin) Yack, Cliff (Claudia) West, Mary (Jerry) Sandberg, Lester (Ester) West, Becky (Gordy) Wilde, sisters, Belva Adams and Delores Wendte and sister-in-law, Leora West. We wish to thank the Meadows, the nurses and Applegate Hospice for the care given to our dad the last months of his life. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 2005, 11 a.m., Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George, Blvd., St. George, Utah. A visitation will be held Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the family through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 10/28/2005. Winter, Fay Faye Winter 1921 ~ 2005 LEVAN - Faye Lynwood Larson Winter, age 84, passed away October 25, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born May 7, 1921 in Gunnison, Utah to Nester Leon and Verna Mae Farr Lindsey Larson. She married LaMar Winter November 20, 1940 in the Manti Temple. He died Dec. 1992. Survived by her children, Richard Winter; Leon (Susan) Winter; Carol (Dan) Midkiff; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Winter Bosh and grandson, Marty Bosh. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, October 29, 2005 in the Levan LDS Chapel. Friends may call from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Levan Cemetery, under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Nephi. Published in the Deseret News from 10/27/2005 - 10/28/2005.