OBITS: Deseret News 1 Sep 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, Martha Joy Martha Joy Anderson 1943 ~ 2005 Martha Joy Anderson, devoted and beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend and advocate for the mentally ill, died Aug. 30, 2005, in Salt Lake City of natural causes. She was born April 25, 1943, in Salt Lake City, the firstborn of Vernon Lockwood Anderson and Joyce Margaret Roberts Anderson. Martha1s middle name bespeaks the gift she brought to all who knew her. A precocious child with blonde locks and artistic gifts, she was an accomplished pianist and painter by the time she graduated from Brigham Young University High School in Provo, Utah. Throughout her youth, she set an extraordinary example of caring and excellence for her seven siblings. When the family moved to Salvador, Brazil, in 1962, Martha bore many family responsibilities while teaching English at the American Institute at the University of Bahia in Salvador. In the full flowering of her young adulthood, she left her family in Brazil in 1963 to return to Utah to render months of around-the-clock care as her mother lay dying of cancer. That experience had a profound impact on her life. Martha moved to Southern California, where she lived for many years and made many friends. After working in real estate, Martha returned to Utah to be near her father and her brothers and sisters and their families, to whom she offered extraordinary love and support for the remainder of her days. She worked for several years as an advocate for the mentally ill, most recently as a consumer advocate and coordinator for the Utah Division of Mental Health and on the board of the National Mental Health Association. Though she struggled with the devastating effects of bipolar disorder, Martha loved life, good food, music, books, films, conversation, laughter and her relatives. Blessed with a keen mind and great empathy, she helped her brothers and sisters and their spouses, and her many nieces and nephews, understand the value of family ties, always giving more than she ever received in return. Their gratitude and sense of loss cannot be put in words. Martha is survived by her father and his wife, Gerri, Ocala, Fla.; sisters Julie (Robert) Allphin, Alpine, Utah; Colette (Tom) Gill, Sugar Land, Texas; and Susan (John) Schilling, Mattoon, Ill.; brothers Vern (Patty Henetz) Anderson, Salt Lake City; David (Susan Walker) Anderson, Salt Lake City; Jonathan (Sonia) Anderson, Bluffdale, Utah;, and Laurence Anderson, Salt Lake City; 31 nieces and nephews and their 24 children. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Andrews, Sarah "Sadie" Sarah Andrews "Sadie" Our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sadie Andrews, passed away August 30, 2005. She was born February 10, 1907 in Blyth, England. She married Thomas William Andrews, August 18, 1930. They raised four sons. They came to the United States in December 1951. She is survived by her sons, Keith (Larrie), Colin (Gail); daughter-in-law, RaNae; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and sister, Essie Bates of England. Preceded in death by her husband, sons, Ronald and Kenneth and seven brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 2nd, 2:30 p.m. at Salt Lake City Cemetery, N Street and 3rd Ave. A viewing will be held from 1 - 2 p.m. that day at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A special thanks to the staffs at Avalon Valley and Legacy Hospice for the care they gave Sadie. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Bezzant, Elaine Arla Peterson Elaine Arla Peterson Bezzant 1930 ~ 2005 Elaine Arla Peterson Bezzant, 75, of Orem, Utah, passed away August 30, 2005, after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis, heart failure and lung disease. Elaine was the daughter of Reed M. Peterson and Arla Stansfield. She was born in Fairview, Utah, on June 6, 1930. At the age of 6 years the family, consisting of her parents and her siblings; Ross, and twins, Leland and Leah; moved to San Bernardino, CA, where she grew up to young womanhood. She attended elementary and high school there, graduating from high school at age 16. She enrolled next in Brigham Young University and began studies leading eventually to a degree in speech pathology in 1952. At the university she met a young engineer, Robert Bezzant, and the two of them, after a year courtship, were married in October 1950 and sealed in the St. George Temple December 1950. Their first home was in a small USBR house trailer in the construction camp at the portal of the Duchesne tunnel, half way between Kamas and Mirror Lake in Utah. Bob was a shift engineer in the tunnel. In the spring the Utah National Guard 115th Engineer Battalion was called up for the Korean War. Bob was a 2nd Lt. in a company. They moved to Wisconsin's Camp McCoy to live for a year. Their first son, Bob Jr. was born there. Elaine practiced her speech pathology driving around the coulees from rural school to school, working with the children. Bob left for the Korean theater in May 1952 and Elaine returned to live near her parents in San Bernardino. When Bob returned in late 1952, they moved to an apartment in Alhambra, CA. After awhile they moved into a new tract home, in Monterey Park, CA. Elaine was pleased to be in the first home of her own and demonstrated her talent for home decoration, making a beautiful home. Son, Bill and daughter, Julianne, were born about this time. After a short time they moved to Alhambra, CA, to a new modern home they had built on the top of a hill overlooking the San Gabriel Valley. Bob was City Engineer in Alhambra by this time, necessitating the move. Again her house was a striking modernistic home with lots of color and forms. She practiced part time as a speech pathologist with Alhambra schools. Son Dan, daughters, Merilee and Jolene, were added to the family Elaine was active all this time in the Relief Society and in Primary. She served on the R.S. Board of East Los Angeles Stake and in the Primary in South Pasadena Ward. She also acquired a Masters Degree in her field by going nights to California State University at L.A. The family next moved to Hillsborough, CA, on the San Francisco Peninsula, when Bob changed jobs to be Public Works Director for San Mateo. The family lived there for the next 30 years. Elaine worked at remodeling the basic ranch style house Bob purchased into a nice home for the family. She began a 20 year career with San Mateo County Schools, teaching handicapped children speech abilities with their limited resources and enjoyed the rewarding feedback from her students. She often said, "I can't believe they pay me to do this work." The family built a summer home at Lake Almanor, near Mt. Lassen, where Elaine and the children lived in summer, swimming in the lake, doing crafts and hiking the mountains near by. Bob would come up on week ends and on vacation to join them. The primary kids she taught, and the young women friends of the kids, were invited up for a week also. As the children grew older and were self sufficient, Elaine would plan exotic vacations and journeys for she and Bob to take. She took Bob to Hawaii on a cruise first, then expanded to trips into Central and Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador and the Galapagos, the Scandinavian countries of her forbearers, Continental Europe, Italy, Greece, Crete, Rhodes, Turkey, Eastern Europe, Russia, Kathmandu, Tibet, Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo, Indonesia, Java, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific Islands, India, East Africa, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, England, Ireland, Alaska, Canada, Brazil, Costa Rica, and the United States (in an R.V.). After they retired in 1990 they went on a 2 year journey around the world on a do it yourself basis. The kids were mortified at such scandalous actions of their parents. She was ever the curious and adventurous spirit. The art and cultural museums of the world were like a shopping list that had to be visited. The Louvre, the Prado, Rijkes Museum, Kroller-Muller, etc. Elaine was an artisan in her own rite. She made stained glass windows for the house, welded sculptures, won a Bay Area prize in photography and was an excellent cook and gardener. She trekked through the jungles and the grasslands of the world to see and photograph the Highland Gorillas, Cape Buffalo, Orangutans, Lions, Rhinos, Cheetahs, Leopards, Giraffes and Elephants, the Tigers in the Game Parks in India, and over 350 different birds in India, Africa and the other countries of the world. A renaissance woman. Elaine leaves husband, Bob, children, Robert (Alice), Bill (Nieto), Julianne (Mark), Daniel (Susan), Merilee (Cliff), Jolene (Steve), 31 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Thursday evening, Sept. 1, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Sharon 5th Ward Chapel, 6th South and 8th East, Orem, Friday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. A viewing will be held one hour before the service in the Relief Society room of the chapel. Interment will be held in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Deseret News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Carter, Clarene Guymon Clarene Guymon Carter 1926 ~ 2005 Clarene Guymon Carter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2005, of natural causes. Clarene was born in Montpelier, Idaho, on April 6, 1926, to Edward Ray Guymon and Ida Geneva Dayley. Her family moved to Logan, Utah, when she was two years old. She attended Utah State University where she met the man she was to marry, Kay L. Carter. They were married on July 12, 1946, in the Logan Temple. They started their life together in Park Valley, Utah, living in a historical family pioneer home. They later built her dream home. Her life there was filled with family, church, and community service. She worked for many years as the Assistant Postmaster for the valley. In December of 1962, they moved to Bountiful, Utah, with their five children. After retiring, they followed her beloved aunts to the Wasatch Manor where she had many wonderful experiences and friends. She worked as a secretary and could type like the wind. She was an efficient and dedicated employee at Utah Sand & Gravel, Environmental Associates, Reaveley Engineering, and the Church Office Building. She was a volunteer in the Family History Center and a security guard for the Church. She loved flowers, especially African Violets and roses. She enjoyed traveling and was able to visit many places in this beautiful world. She served as a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was devoted to her religion and served in many callings in the Sunday School, Primary, Young Women's, and Relief Society. She will be greatly missed by her husband, Kay; sons, Rulon (Jeanne) Carter, and Arnie (Janna) Carter; and daughters, Gwen (Roger) Davis, and Jane (Terry) Jenkins; 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, son, (Clinton), and granddaughter, (Michelle). Funeral Service will be held Saturday 12 noon at the Liberty 8th Ward, 270 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, where friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Sat 11 to 11:45 a.m. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful, Utah. We would like to thank Hospice and all those who provided her with comfort the last weeks of her life. Directors Independent Funeral Service. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Cragg, Connie Lynn Connie Lynn Cragg 9/16/61 ~ 8/29/05 Connie Lynn Cragg, 42, died peacefully in her sleep of a heart attack Aug. 29. She is survived by her daughter Vanessa Jones and grandson DaKoda, future son-in-law Leland Beard, former husband Shawn Beckstead, mother Shirley Cragg, sisters Donna Jones, Virginia Nivens, brother Louis Cragg II. Preceded in death by father Louis Cragg Jr., grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaudin and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cragg Sr. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the DaKoda Beard College fund, 3697 West Clermont Dr., West Valley City, UT 84120 Memorial Services will be held Friday, Sept. 2, at 5:00 p.m. at the above address. For directions please call 982-9574. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Dimmick, Ashley Marie Ashley Marie Dimmick 1993 ~ 2005 Our sweet Ashley Marie Dimmick, 11, passed away Aug. 30, 2005 at her home. Born Dec. 29, 1993 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Carl Lee and Jessica Baker Dimmick. Survived by parents, sisters Danielle and Meghan, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Graveside services will be Friday at 1 P.M. at Redwood Memorial Estates 6500 So. Redwood Road. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 So. 2200 W. Riverton. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Dowdle, Robert Robert Dowdle 1947 ~ 2005 Robert W. "Bob" Dowdle, 58 of Bremerton, Washington died on August 26, 2005 at Harrison Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born on April 18, 1947 in Provo, Utah to Wayne and Mildred (Gulledge) Dowdle. He graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City and attended Olympic College in Bremerton. He married Kathie Peak on March 19, 1967 in Salt Lake City. At the time of his death, Bob was working at Todd Shipyard in Seattle as a Machinist. Bob served for 30 years with the U.S. Navy and Reserves, as a Machinist, retiring in 1999. He was a Vietnam and Gulf War veteran and received the National "Service to the Reservist" Award in 1995. Bob also worked in construction in Spokane, Washington for eight years. He was a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District Lodge #160, Local #79. Bob had a "mechanical mind" and always wanted to learn more. He enjoyed a good joke, history, computers, classic rock, his truck, and figuring out how and why things worked! All that knew him will miss his gentle spirit, his dry wit and his common sense. Surviving are his wife Kathie; daughters Jennifer (Corey) Macaluso and Jessica Dowdle both of Bremerton; father Wayne C. Dowdle of Salome, Arizona; brothers Ron (Gloria) Dowdle and Paul (Jodie) Dowdle both of Salt Lake City; sisters Billie (Allen) Turner of South Jordan, Utah and Lydia (Guy) Hart of Herriman, Utah; and grandchildren Savannah and Grace Macaluso and Gregory Brychta. He was preceded in death by his mother and also his granddaughter Bethany Macaluso. A celebration of his life will be held on his birthday, April 18, 2006. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association of Washington, 2625 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Erickson, Flora England Stock Flora England Stock Erickson "Together Forever" Flora England Stock Erickson, age 92, died August 27, 2005, in Sandy, Utah. Flora was born July 20, 1913, in Fish Haven, Idaho, to Joseph Pierce Stock and Annie Jane Cottle. She graduated from business college and worked for the U.S. Forest Service, where she met her husband. She married Fredrick Danial Erickson Nov. 11, 1941, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. Flora played the piano and accompanied Fred, who was an accomplished violinist. She worked in the organizations of the LDS Church, serving as Mutual (Young Women's) president, Primary president, ward organist and also played the piano for Primary for many years until approaching 90 years of age. Mother was extremely good, kind, and unselfish and always put others' needs before her own. She has a testimony of the Savior and is beloved to her friends and family, to whom she was very devoted. She is survived by her children, Grant, Margaret, Steven, Gay, and Eileen; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, who passed away August 28, 2003; sisters, LaPriel, Margery, Dawna, and Beth; and brothers, Glenn and DeVere. Services will be held Saturday, September 3, at 2 p.m. in the Willowcreek LDS 7th Ward, 2215 E. Creek Road. Friends may call Friday, September 2, 6 - 8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment, Murray City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Gosdis, Ted H. Ted H. Gosdis The Fly Man "To all the people out there who didn't know me, Don't Read This." August 27, 2005 This will be the last entry in my journal. Everything that I've done in my life was done with great intensity and appetite. I want BIG! - Art, Muscles, Houses, Friends, Family, being Greek. The only thing I'm going to miss is art night with Tony and Nick. I don't care about all the other sh*?t. Me and you Bro! I need Nicky's voice to get me started drawing every day for these cartoons. I'm in top form now, let it reflect on my flies, God willing. Life is a flies view. The Flyman Funeral services Saturday, September 3, 2005, 11 a.m. at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 5335 So. Highland Drive. Viewing will be Friday, September 2, 2005, 6 - 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Deseret Mortuary, 36 East 700 South. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery At Ted's request - casual dress only. Online condolences can be sent to www.celebratinglife-ut.com Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Hughes, Francis Bertram Francis Bertram Hughes 1911 ~ 2005 Francis Bertram Hughes peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on August 28, 2005 at age 94. He was born on February 11, 1911 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Frank Hughes and Frances Jackson Hughes. Married Mable (Mae) Preston in 1941 in New Westminster, BC, Canada. Marriage later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. A member of the LDS Church, Bert had many various callings during his lifetime, some of his favorites being word organist, host on Temple Square and a worker in the Salt Lake Temple. As WB7AMR he was an avid ham radio operator and spoke in voice and code to people from all over the world. Throughout his life he worked as a photographer, plumber and baker. He was retried from Dunford Bakeries in Salt Lake City. Survived by his wife, Mae, son Ron (Kris), daughter Sharon, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents. Many thanks to the caring kindnesses of the Vista Care hospice workers to Bert and his family during his final months and to the staff at Federal Heights Nursing home. Funeral services to be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 1:00 pm in the Wilford 2nd Ward, 3179 South Highland Dr. where friends and family may call from 10:30 to 12:30 prior to services. Interment at the Mountain View Memorial Cemetery 3115 East 7800 South. Published in the Deseret News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Hurley, Arthur "Jack" Arthur "Jack" Hurley 6/8/28 ~ 8/26/05 Born June 8, 1928. Died peacefully on August 26, 2005 surrounded by the residents and staff of Westside Community Nursing Center where he had lived for over eight years. Jack served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He was married and divorced many years ago. He will be remembered for his wonderful smile, as a dance partner extraordinaire, and his enjoyment of the simple pleasures in life: a Coke, a cigarette, and chocolate. Survivors include two sons, a brother in Ogden, and fellow residents /friends at Westside Community Nursing Center. Burial will be at Camp Williams with commitment services on Thursday, September 1 at 11 a.m. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Larsen, Robert R. Robert R. Larsen "Bob" The love of my life has began a new journey. Bob passed from this life into a new beginning on August 30, 2005. Born June 2, 1932 to Richard R. and Ellen Jensen Larsen in Salt Lake City, Utah where he attended local elementary and Jr. High Schools and became a graduate of Granite High School in 1950. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1951 at the age of 19, and retired in 1974 as a commissioned officer with the rank of Major. He served his country during this time in many ways, including serving in the Korean War. His life accomplishments included military service, a work history with the FBI, H.J. Heinz Company, security and family. Bob went back to college at age 62 and at age 64 received his Bachelor of Science in English degree with a minor in Political Science from Weber State University. He was the oldest graduating member of his class. An honor he was very proud of proving "your never to old to do whatever you want". He loved the outdoors, fishing, was an avid skier, and ski jumper as well as an accomplished mountain climber. He scaled the mountains of McKinley, Tetons, Everest, and many others including the Wasatch Front Range. Bob always made life an adventure doing things his way, and appreciative of his home, family (including his doggies), and friends. A life of adventure is the one he promised his wife, Paula when they were married May 28, 1990 in Salt Lake. Together it was their adventure where they built their empire out of love and hard work. Survived by his loving wife, Paula; brother, Gary (Annette) Larsen; sons, David (Barbara) Larsen, Kevin (Lili) Larsen, James Mansell (deceased); daughters, Kathleen (Dean) Dalling, Diane (Doug) Cottle, Erika (Ken) Francis and Stacy (Kurt) Lawrence; 24 grandchildren, seven great-grand-children; doggies, Teek and Shadow; nieces and nephews, and many wonderful friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ellen Larsen, and one son, James Mansell. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South. The family will receive friends at a viewing prior to the service from 10:00 until 11:45 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South. Major Robert R. Larsen, USMC, Retired Semper Fi My Love "Semper Fi" Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Lopez, Diane Kay Diane Kay Lopez "Shining Example" Over the past 59 years Diane was a shining example of Christ-like service and love to all she met. For the majority of her life Diane suffered from various medical illnesses but instead of feeling sorry for herself she concentrated on helping others and blessing the lives of all she came in contact with. She will be sorely missed by family members and friends alike. Diane was born on February 24, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa. She later married the love of her life, Don Lopez, whom she has been happily married to for the past 42 years and to whom she is sealed to for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City Temple. Together Diane and Don have four children and nine grandchildren. Diane's hobbies included: service, sewing, cooking and being a wonderful grandmother and mother. Survived by husband Don Lopez; daughters Tammy (Ken) Maikowski; Taunya (Bill) Morris; son Darren (Carrie) Lopez; daughter in-law DeeAnn Lopez; nine grandchildren; mother Pat Nageli; brother Mike (Kathy) Nageli; sister Patty (Lloyd) Smith; her faithful dog Ruby and countless friends, neighbors and loved ones. Preceded in death by brother Paul Greig; son Tony Lopez; and father Ray Nageli. The family would like to thank the many medical doctors and hospital staff who treated Diane including: Dr. Hogle, Dr. Harmon, Dr. Albo, Dr. Beck, Dr. Halvorsen, Dr. Mintz and Dr. McCusker. Your service, talent and prayers on behalf of Diane over the past 30 years will never be forgotten and will always be appreciated. Funeral service will be held Thursday September 1, 2005 at 12 noon at the LDS Memorial Ward located at 4251 S. 4800 W. West Valley City, UT. A viewing will be held on Wednesday August 31 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at The Valley View Funeral Home located at: 4335 W. 4100 S. West Valley City, UT and again on Thursday September 1, 2005 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the LDS Memorial Ward. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests that everyone perform one act of charitable service for someone in need. Published in the Deseret News from 8/30/2005 - 9/1/2005. Marks, Phyllis Spurrier Phyllis Spurrier Marks 1920 ~ 2005 Born October 19, 1920, Basin, WY. Educated in Wyoming, Utah and South Dakota schools. Married George J. Marks March 23, 1941. Preceded in death by her husband George and daughter Diana. Survived by her sons Harlow, California, Jerry and his wife LeAnn, North Carolina, brother Stan Spurrier, Salt Lake City, grandson Jeffrey and wife Roslynn with sons Max and Sam, grandson Greg and wife Lisa with sons Bradley, Josh, Ryan and Andrew and granddaughter Nicole Allgrunn (daughter of Diana) and husband Steve with daughter Caitlyn and son Alex. Phyllis was a convert to the LDS Church in 1951 and was active in the Primary, Young Women, Relief Society and the Cub Scouts. For many years she was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and University Hospital, serving on their board of directors. She was a member of the Willow Creek Country club for sixteen years and the Salt Lake Country Club for twenty. At her request, there will be no viewing or funeral. A private family service will be held. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Miller, Kathryn White Kathryn White Miller 1945 ~ 2005 Kathryn White Miller, age 60, passed away 22 August, 2005 of a heart attack in Huntington Beach, CA. Born 5 July 1945 in Tremonton Utah to Hartley and Margaret Ruth White. She grew up in her home on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City and attended school at West High and the University of Utah. She married Richard Fullmer, later divorced. Married Barry Miller 6 March, 1978. They spent their married life in California. Kathryn loved the ocean by Newport Beach where they lived for many years. She had an artistic nature and was very loving and kind. Survived by her husband; mother; and seven siblings, Dennis (Sherry) White, Ruth Ann White, Elizabeth (Michael) Lefler, Lucy (Corey) Ekins, Edgar (Debbie) White, Henry (Lisa) White and Rebecca (Bryan) Geurts. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Hartley White and two nephews, Nathan White and Curtis Child. A memorial service will be held Sunday, 4 September, 2005 at the home of her sister, Lucy, at 180 South Center, Wellsville, Utah, following Sacrament Meeting, which is at 11 a.m. in the Sixth Ward at 200 South Center, Wellsville, Utah. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Morzelewski, Wanda Woodard Wanda Woodard Morzelewski 1918 - 2005 Wanda Woodard Morzelewski passed from her mortal existence on August 29, 2005 in Logan, Utah due to complications related to aging. She was born to Alonzo (Lon) and Mary Jane Woodard on June 20, 1918 in Francis, Summit County, Utah. She had one brother, Earl, and two sisters, Ione Prescott and Wilma Gines Crystal, all who preceded her in death. Wanda married Charles A. Morzelewski in Salt Lake City on May 18, 1940; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They had four children, John (Nila); Tim (died in 1947), Julie (Greg) Robinson and Lonnie (Michael) Taylor. She was the grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Wanda was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all her life, holding positions in the Primary, Young Women's Organization and Relief Society. She and Charles served an extraction mission for nearly 10 years, converting German genealogy records to English in preparation for temple ordinances. She spent countless hours doing genealogy and temple work for family members who had preceded her in death. Wanda lived by the basic principles of the church, she loved everyone she knew, she served those in need, she comforted the ill and gave substance to the poor. She had a wonderful talent for crocheting, quilting and sewing and used those talents to make hundreds of items, including blankets, hats, gloves, scarves and other items for the needy. She loved to travel in the southwest and Mexico and as part of those trips took the opportunity to deliver clothing, sewing kits and health packets to the Indians and Mexicans in rural Mexico. She loved to help the poor and less fortunate. She was the model of a 'compassionate-servant.' Wanda and Charles enjoyed the out of doors and spending many hours in their garden and yard, traveling to various places of interest, fishing the lakes in Utah and supporting their children and grandchildren's sporting events. She loved simple foods, enjoyed the summer evenings with Charles watching the birds in their yard, having a good conversation with friends or relatives and most of all, she loved her family. In return we all loved her very much and will miss her dearly. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 2, 2005 in the Pebble Hills Chapel, 8735 So. Harvard Park Drive (1065 East), Sandy, UT, at 12:00 noon. A viewing will be held at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the Pebble Hills Chapel. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. The family would like to give many thanks to the employees of the Logan Rehabilitation and Convalescent Center and the Logan House for the caring service given to Wanda over the past eight month. Funeral Director Larkin Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Northcutt, Phillip Phillip Northcutt 1959 ~ 2005 Phillip Alan Northcutt, born May 4, 1959, returned home to his Father in Heaven, August 29, 2005. Phil was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. Phil was loved by countless numbers of people, and will be remembered as an example of a true loving spirit. As a youth he was an outstanding baseball pitcher, wrestler and drummer. He served in the US Navy and was honorably discharged. Phil was an Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and outstanding Supervisor at Quality Tech., of Sandy, UT. Phil is survived by his wife Rashel; his son Alan Northcutt and daughter-in-law Trudy, their children Skyler, Sierra, and Brooklyn; daughter Amanda and son-in-law Bryce Ivie, and their children Kayla and Kyson. Also, his mother Marlene Mickelson, and father Dennis Northcutt, brothers, Todd Northcutt; Larry Phipps and children Glen, Shaun; RuthAnne, and Rick; Charles Owens and sister-in-law Daphne and their children Hannah, and Halie, one sister, Tonya and brother-in-law Jim Perkins and their daughters Melinda and RaNee. He is also survived by Rashel's loving family of father & mother-in-law, brother's and sister's-in-law, nieces and nephews. Family and friends may join together in visitation Fri. Sept. 2nd from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel at 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy. South Jordan, UT. Funeral services will be at the LDS Sandy 2nd Ward, 586 E. 8400 S. Sat. Sept. 31 at 11 am, following visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. He will be laid at rest at the Provo City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Olsen, Merlynn Porter Merlynn Porter Olsen "Grandma Great" Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, Merlynn Porter Olsen joyously returned home to her Heavenly Father, Savior, beloved husband, Jeff, and so many loved ones on August 30, 2005, the anniversary of her sealing to Jeff in the Salt Lake Temple. Married Jeffries Peter Olsen August 27, 1932. Born to Byron and Mary Elizabeth Robinson Porter in Porterville, Utah on December 4, 1911, Merlynn lived her life giving love, kindness, and Christ-like service to family and friends in her humble, unselfish, gentle manner. She worked many years in the business world and held various church callings. She loved serving as a volunteer at the Museum of Church History. She was always gracious, welcoming and enjoying visitors in her home. She was active in public speaking during her younger years, and recited poetry even at age 93. She is survived by daughters LaDeane (Joseph) Tingey of Bountiful, Lois Nicholes, Salt Lake, son-in-law Gary Nicholes of St. George, 11 grandchildren, 49 great and seven great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, brothers and sisters, granddaughter Kristin Tingey Gibbons, and two great-grand-children Rachel and Samuel Warren. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 2nd at 12:00 noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary (3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City) with a viewing one hour prior. The family thanks Holladay Home and Flexcare for their loving concern. In lieu of flowers, Merlynn requested donations to the LDS Missionary Fund. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Peisley, Marcus C. Marcus C Peisley Our Lovely Boy Marcus C Peisley born August 29, 2005 in American Fork, Utah to Kasey and Nikola Peisley. Precious darling, baby boy Heaven sent, to heaven returned. To love and one day hold again Our lovely boy, our brother, our son. Our thanks to all of our family and friends who have supported us with their prayers and love. Marcus is survived by his parents: Kasey and Nikola, his brother Brecon, sisters: McKay and Sydney and grandparents: Scott and Karen Peisley and Thomas and Freda Entwistle of Great Britain. Services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive. Interment will follow at the Elysian Burial Gardens. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Pugh, Edwin E. "Gene" Edwin E. Pugh "Gene" Edwin "Gene" Pugh, age 89, died peacefully, surrounded by family at Caresource on August 30, 2005, after a long and wonderful life. Dad was born July 17, 1916 to Joseph Abbott and Grace Roach Pugh. He grew up in Salt Lake City and married his high school sweetheart, "the girl who winked at him," Lottie Rae Woodhead in 1935. Together, they raised five sons and one daughter. Mom passed away in 1998. We rejoice they are together again. Dad served in the Army during World War II and provided for and supported his family by working at American Oil until his retirement. Dad was a life-long learner. He was an avid reader, loved classical music, making candy at Christmas, doing needlework and, most of all, making wooden toys in his workshop for Shriners Hospital. We are thankful we had him in our lives for 89 years. Dad was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lottie; son Dennis Ray Pugh; grandchild Denise Pugh; parents; brothers Jed and Vernon and sister Nell. Survived by Gordon (Darci) Pugh, Norman "Bill" (Marliese) Pugh, Mary Jean (Michael) Callahan, Jeff (Johnny) Pugh, Kenneth Pugh; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at Caresource who treated our dad with love and dignity his final weeks. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at 12 noon, at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S., where friends and family may visit Friday evening 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Saturday. Interment, Sunset Lawn. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Putnam, Robert Lynn Robert Lynn Putnam 1930 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Robert Lynn Putnam, peacefully returned to his Father in Heaven on Wednesday, August 31, 2005, surrounded by his family. Born August 22, 1930, to Ralph A. and Florence Newman Putnam in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bob attended West High School before serving a mission to the New England States. He was proud to have been in one of the last groups of missionaries who served without purse or script. As an active member of the LDS Church, he served in a variety of ward and stake positions. Bob loved to make people happy, delighted in all types of service, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed giving children rides on his electric scooter. He also took great pride in his responsibilities as an LDS Hospital volunteer. Bob was a fire fighter and a small business owner, having developed and run numerous Salt Lake businesses. He is survived by his wife of 51 years; children, Debra (Dave) Nigbur, Lynne (Tony) Douros, John (Denise) Putnam, and Frank Yazzie, Jr.; siblings, Stephen (Shirley) Putnam, Gerald (Valerie) Putnam, Jean (Vince) Brown, Gloria Rodgers, Donna (John) Strong; sister-in-law Renae Putnam; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by brothers Ralph D. and Paul A. Putnam, brother-in-law Paul Rodgers, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2005, at 12:00 noon at the Rose Park 1st Ward, 1153 West 800 North, where friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m., or the day of the service from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Rawson, Thora Porter Thora Porter Rawson Aunt Toddy Thora Porter Rawson, 99, passed away Aug. 30, 2005 at home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our Aunt Toddy was born Eva Thora Porter, Oct. 27, 1905 in Burton, Idaho to Eva Allanna Nichols and Aaron Benjamin Porter. She married Leland W. Rawson, Dec. 23, 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple. Thora left high school early, took a few business courses, then entered the work force to help support her four younger brothers and one sister. She supported two of her brothers and her sister on their missions, never complaining about her lost opportunities. She was a devoted member of the LDS Church. In her younger years she played the piano and organ for family , friends and church services. Aunt Toddy and Uncle Lee served a mission to England from 1947 to 1949. They served as ordinance workers in the Salt Lake Temple for years. Aunt Toddy was sweet, loving and compassionate. She had no guile. We think of her as our second mother. Survived by her brother Farr and her loving nieces and nephews: Lynn Burgon, Joan Jensen, Jean Pearson, Charlene Ohlson, Roger Porter, Susan Porter, Diane Sanders, Donna Porter, Bill Porter, Mary Bea Porter King and Jack Porter. Preceded in death by her sisters: Irene Porter and Rea Burgon, brothers: Osmer, Sarel and Don. Thank you, cousin Susan, for taking such loving care of Aunt Toddy for the past two and a half years. Funeral Services will be held Fri. Sept 2, 2005 at 11 a.m., at the Foothill 6th Ward (2215 E. Roosevelt Ave.). Friends may call Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 S. 200 E. and Friday from 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., at the Ward, prior to the services. Interment will follow at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guest book available at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005. Rees, Mary Louise W. Mary Louise W. Rees 1922 ~ 2005 Mary Louise Warburton Rees died on August 30, 2005. She was the daughter of Dr. William Leslie Warburton and Annette Louise Morris Warburton. Born March 27, 1922 in Salt Lake City. Devoted wife, mother and homemaker. A skilled interior designer and active in civic affairs such as the Utah Symphony. She graduated with honors from East High School in Salt Lake and attended the University of Utah. Along with her husband Elias (Si) and two sons, she lived abroad in Germany and Greece, and in Virginia, and had many exciting adventures over the years. She returned to Salt Lake City with her husband in 1973. Survived by her two sons, Terrell W. and Anthony W. of Orlando, FL; grandchildren William Rees of Minneapolis, MN; and Karlotta Rees Davis of Orlando; and great-grand-daughter Kaya Davis of Orlando. Preceded in death by her husband, Elias D. Rees; her parents; and her brother Dr. Morris J. Warburton. Per Mrs. Rees' request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. The family wishes to thank the staff of Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence and also Joan and Don Waterworth for their devoted care to Mary Lou over the past several years. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Utah Symphony. Cremation will be performed by Larkin Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News on 9/1/2005. Taylor, Brandon D. Brandon D. Taylor 1974 ~ 2005 ROY/HANKSVILLE, UT - Brandon Dexter Taylor, age 30, of Roy, died August 26, 2005 in Ogden, Utah. He was born November 29, 1974 in Richfield, Utah, a son of Dexter Vern and Bonnie Joyce Noyes Taylor. He graduated from Granite High School, Class of 1992. He served in the United States Army for six years. Brandon married Rachel Bair, May 20, 1998 in Lawton, Oklahoma. They were later divorced. He was a member of the LDS Church. Brandon was working as a computer technician for Convergys in Ogden. He is survived by his two children: Heaven Leigh Taylor and Robert Richard Taylor, both of Jacksonville, North Carolina; his parents: Bonnie Southard of Hanksville; Dexter Taylor of Torrey; step-father, Dale Southard of Midvale; brother and sisters: Dillon Taylor of West Virginia; Tristin Southard of Midvale; Tara Southard of Salt Lake City; grandparents: Dick and Joan Taylor of Fremont; Harriett (Charles, deceased) Noyes of Hanksville; Dolly (Wm. Dean, deceased) Southard of Roy; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may visit with Brandon's family at an open house, Thursday, September 1, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Clinton LDS Ward Chapel, 702 West 1300 North in Clinton. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hanksville LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Saturday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior the services. Burial with military honors accorded by the Harold Brown American Legion Post #92 will be in the Hanksville Cemetery under the care 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 9/1/2005. Winder, Edwin Cannon "Ned" Edwin Cannon "Ned" Winder 1922 ~ 2005 Our dear Ned Winder passed away August 30, 2005, of a heart condition, with his family at his side. He was born June 1, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Edwin Kent and Alma Cannon Winder. He attended Cyprus High School, before serving a mission in the Southern States. Upon his release, he entered the Navy, where he served his country in World War II. On October 8, 1948, he married his best friend Gwen Layton, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised seven children. He was very instrumental in the growth and development of Winder Dairy and Valley View Memorial Park. Ned's dedication to community and church service has been great and varied. During the course of his life, he served as a mission president, patriarch and sealer in the Salt Lake Temple. If there was a word to describe the life of Ned Winder, it would be "service". His famous sense of humor, genuine love of people and quiet acts of kindness, blessed the lives of many. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, children; Ted (JaNae), Kent (Sherri), Karen (Roger) Nordgren, Doug (Leslie), Janet (Howard) Gurney, Wendy (Bret) Bassett and Nancy (Brent) Yorgason; siblings; Richard (Barbara) Winder, Marion (Willis) Wynn, David Winder and Blake (Cora Lee) Robinson; brother-in-law Jay (Eva) Layton; 37 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday September 2, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Jordan North Stake Center, 3900 South 4000 West, West Valley City. Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services on Friday at the Stake Center. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park. Condolences, may be sent to the family through www.MeM.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Church General Missionary Fund. Published in the Deseret News from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005.