OBITS: Deseret News 10 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 Andersen, Zenia Petersen Zenia Petersen Andersen 1912 ~ 2005 Zenia Mari Larsen Petersen Andersen, 93, passed away 4 September 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born 4 August 1912 in Fredericksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark, the youngest daughter of Christian Lauritz and Nicoline Juliane Hansen Larsen. In December 1930, when Zenia was 17, she met Floyd Simmons Petersen, a missionary for the LDS church, at a Christmas party in the Copenhagen branch. She and her mother emigrated to Utah a month later and called on the missionary's family in Salt Lake City, who welcomed her enthusiastically. On 29 November 1934, Zenia and Floyd were married in Boise, Idaho, later solemnized in the Salt lake Temple. Their two children, Wayne Leland and Linda Kay Petersen were born in Boise. The family later moved to Salt Lake City. Floyd died 23 February 1962, and on 24 May 1974 Zenia married Julius Andersen. He passed away 27 September 2003. A gifted musician, she was taught to play the piano by a missionary in Denmark, and from the time she was 12 until she was 80, she accompanied choirs, congregations, vocalists, and instrumentalists on piano and organ. A talented cook, seamstress, and artist of handwork, she made many beautiful items for family and friends. She had a keen mind and enjoyed studying. She also enjoyed traveling extensively with Julius, who served as a consul for Denmark and Sweden. Survivors include her son, Wayne Petersen, Boise; daughter Linda (John) Christensen, Salt Lake City and Linda's children, Jennifer Linda (Michael Purdy), John Floyd (Michelle), Don Fredric (Kristi), James William (Patricia), and Joseph Wayne (Jennifer), and 21 great-grandchildren; and Julius' son Borge B. Andersen, and daughter, Ane A. Asper, and Ane's three children and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, siblings, daughter-in-law Vicki Petersen, and granddaughter, Laura Elizabeth Christensen. The family would like to thank John, Merrille, the Wentworth, and Haven Hospice for their care and devotion while taking care of Zenia. Funeral services will be held Monday, 12 September at 10:00 a.m. at the Valley View First Ward, 2245 East 3900 South, with viewing at the church one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue & N Street. Funeral Directors, Larkin Mortuary. Published in the Deseret News from 9/9/2005 - 9/11/2005. Atkin, W. Neil W. Neil Atkin 1942 - 2005 W. Neil Atkin passed away Wednesday September 7, 2005 at home. Born June 13, 1942 to Ennis and May Atkin in Beaver, Utah. Married Katherine Lund April 1962, later divorced in 1982. Married Kathleen Ives September 17, 1984. Neil had a great love for his family and friends. A true gentleman who was loved and admired by many. A dedicated and respected businessman who had a positive influence on all who met him. Survived by his loving wife Kathleen; children, Paige Dow (Bill), Russell Atkin, Curt Ives (Jocelyn), Melanie Christensen (Brad), Bryant Ives (Lindy); mother, May Atkin; sister, Dorothy Slater; brother, Jerry Atkin (Lois); and sister Marilyn Atkin. Preceded in death by his daughter, Angela and father, Ennis. At Neil's request there will be no funeral service. A graveside service will be held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.. at Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Drive, Bountiful. Friends and family may call Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Monday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates donations be made to the Mrs. Atkin Memorial Fund c/o Brighton Bank, Family Place office branch. Published in the Deseret News on 9/10/2005. Bryner, Lawrence Rex Lawrence Rex Bryner Helper, Carbon Co. Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend, Lawrence Rex Bryner, 83, passed away surrounded by his family to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on September 7, 2005, of congestive heart failure. He was born July 30, 1922, in his parents home in Martin, Utah, to James Levi and Ethel Anine Larsen Bryner. Rex married Fawn Gale as his eternal companion in the Manti LDS Temple December 9, 1942. He was an avid hunter and natural fisherman. He loved spending time with his family, especially camping and riding his horses. He was proud to serve his country and served in the Infantry of the U.S. Army during World War II. He spent most of his life working in the coal mining industry and retired in 1984. He also enjoyed farming the family farm in Martin where he was reared. He was a disciplinarian and taught his children the value of hard work and a good education. He was blessed with and is survived by four children, Dr. James R. (Maurine), John G. (Leah), Shannon A. (Roland) Hansen, Jay A. (Jan), 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren all residing in Sandy, Utah. Preceded in death by his loving companion, brothers James Levi Jr., George Albert and sister LaVon (Reginald) Sidwell. We would like to express our thanks and appreciation to his doctors William Mackie and James Pearl, the staff at Alta Ridge Assisted Living Center and Affinity Hospice. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Helper LDS Stake Center, 150 Ridgeway, Helper, Utah. Friends may call Sunday evening at Fausett Mortuary, 680 E. 100 So., Price, Utah, from 6-8:00 p.m. and also Monday morning from 9:45-10:45 prior to the services. Interment Price City Cemetery. Published in the Deseret News from 9/10/2005 - 9/11/2005. Chilcote, Bobbi Rae Bobbi Rae Chilcote 1962 ~ 2005 Bobbi Rae Chilcote passed away September 3, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born December 21, 1962 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Garn and Alicia Chilcote. Attended Granger High School, SL Dental School and Boise State University. An avid reader, she loved gymnastics, waterskiing, crocheting, the piano, the outdoors and most of all her daughter, Chelsea. Survived by her daughter, Chelsea Mockli; dear friend, Dave Mockli; her parents; her siblings: Sean (Sharla), Cheryl (Lane) Mackay, Justin (Danielle) and Jason (Whittney); 12 nieces and nephews. Funeral service to be held Monday, September 12, 12 noon, at the Granger Stake Center, 2850 W. 3835 So. A viewing will be held prior to the services from 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Brigham City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions at Wells Fargo in Bobbi's name will be appreciated. Published in the Deseret News from 9/10/2005 - 9/11/2005. Despain, Marie F. Marie F. Despain 1917 ~ 2005 Marie Despain died 6 September 2005 of causes incident to age. She was born in Salt Lake County 9 January 1917 to Lionel and Sarah Smart Flowers. On 15 June 1938 she married Orin A. Despain in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She was a lifelong resident of Salt Lake County and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She retired after a long career as an accountant for Zion's Security Corp. She is survived by her four children - R. O. Despain, James R. (Bonnie) Despain, Keith H. (Ann) Despain and Julie (David) Nelson. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Monday the 12th of September at 1:00 p.m. at the Winder 5th Ward Chapel, 1361 East 4000 South. A viewing will take place Sunday the 11th of September from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 So. Highland Drive and at the Ward from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., prior to the services. The family wishes to thank her care givers at the Highland Care Center, Wentworth Assisted Living Center and the Woodland Park Rehabilitation Center for their kindness and diligence, along with the doctors and staff of the Cottonwood and LDS hospitals. For a copy of Marie's autobiography please go to www.xmission.com/~rod/orin-marie. Condolences may be sent to www.celebratinglife-ut.com. Published in the Deseret News from 9/9/2005 - 9/10/2005. Eldredge, Victor Lambert Victor Lambert Eldredge 1916 ~ 2005 Victor Lambert Eldredge, 89 of West Valley City, Utah, passed from this life on September 4, 2005. He was born June 6, 1916 in Granger, Utah, the son of Frederick Elnathan and Julia Druce Lambert Eldredge. He was the third son and the 11th child of a family of 12 children. He attended schools in Granite School District and graduated from Granite High School. He married Ruby Elizabeth Coon on September 19, 1936 in Santa Cruz, California. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on September 2, 1954. He is survived by his wife Ruby, daughter Deon (Marvin) Mortensen, sons Frederick M. (Janis) Eldredge, and Douglas L. (Shauna) Eldredge, eight grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, his sister Martha (Denton) Moulton and many nieces and nephews. Vic spent most of his career at Winder Dairy. He maintained their fleet of trucks and the dairy processing plant and equipment. Dad had a natural talent for understanding machinery and he was proud of his ability to repair things. Dad was always interested in anything with a motor and horse power. He loved the outdoors, camping, boating, water skiing, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling with his family. After retirement Dad and Mom traveled and enjoyed seeing new places. Dad had a good sense of humor and easily made friends. He will be greatly missed by all of us. The family would like to thank Dr Roy Gandolfi for the many years of care he provided, the staff at Legacy Assisted Living of Taylorsville, and Dr Tran from Rocky Mountain Convalescence. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 10th at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Memorial Park, 4100 S. 4400 W., West Valley City. Friends may call Friday, September 9th, 6-8 p.m. at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 S., Magna, and 9-10 a.m. Saturday at Jordan 6th Ward 3650 W. 4400 S., West Valley City. Published in the Deseret News from 9/8/2005 - 9/10/2005. Fericks, Carolyn Carolyn Fericks 1918 ~ 2005 Carolyn Ruth Oglesby Fericks, wife, mother and teacher, passed away on September 5, 2005. Carolyn was born in Delano, California, in 1918, and graduated from high school at the height of the Great Depression. She worked her way through college, earning bachelor's and master's degrees, which were the foundation of her career in education. Carolyn met Franklin Fericks, the love of her life and husband of 58 years, when they were both pilots in a private flying club. She and Franklin traveled the world with the U.S. Navy before settling in Sandy, Utah, to raise their five children. Carolyn touched hundreds of lives as a first grade teacher in Jordan School District. She served her church as an organist for 25 tireless years and never turned away from anyone in need. Carolyn leaves behind her devoted husband, Franklin; her children and their spouses, Fran and John Craigle, John and Jill Fericks, Russell and Larry Ann Fericks, David and Janet Fericks, and Robert Fericks; her 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. We will forever remember Carolyn's compassion and dedication to family, her love of children and orchids, and her interest in the world around her. Her personal strength and determination are her legacy. A memorial service to celebrate Carolyn's life will be held at Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1626 South 1700 East, Salt Lake City, on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. Published in the Deseret News from 9/10/2005 - 9/11/2005. Hamp, Floyd Walter Floyd Walter Hamp "A Big Guy with a Bigger Heart" Floyd passed away unexpectedly after a short illness on Sept. 8, 2005 He was born on Aug. 20, 1935 to Ezra William and Hilda Hamp at Stockton, Utah. He married Ruby Oliver on Sept. 11, 1953 after a beautiful and fun filled courtship of two years. They had three wonderful children, Dan, Mike and Shawna. He conveyed pride and love every time he mentioned them to anyone. He was proud and excited to be a Grandpa to his beloved grandchildren, Marie, Katie, Brenda, Mike, Dustin, Heather, Bobbie and Shane, and his great-granddaughters, Sidney and Lilith. He welcomed with loving arms into the family his two daughters-in-law, Lorraine and Colleen, whom he called his two other girls. His display of love for his wife, children and grandchildren was extraordinary and they always knew he was there for them. Floyd started working in construction at the age of 16, and has loved building things and working with wood ever since ~ especially if it was made of oak. He was a talented and gifted craftsman. He worked for Stan Jones Construction Co. for many years. He worked at Kennecott Copper at the Silver Refinery for 31 years and treasures all the friends he made while working there. He retired from Kennecott at the age of 50 after the shut down in the 1980's. He went back into construction after Kennecott and started his own company, Hamp's Handyman and Remodel Service, with his son Mike. He later turned the company over to his son and went full time into the theatrical business with I.A.T.S.E. Local 99, whom he had worked for part time all the while he was working for Kennecott and the construction business. He loved the stagehand work. He loved meeting people from all over the world that came into town with their shows. It was fun and exciting work for him, and he made many, many friends with the other stagehands. He loved people and they loved him in return. He was always so full of fun, joking and teasing, you couldn't help but love being around him. Although he loved to work he also found time to serve the community in many different ways. He served in Scouting for 19 years and earned many awards including the highest award for leaders such as The Award of Merit, The Silver Beehive Award and The Silver Beaver. He belonged to the LDS Church and served in many capacities, but will probably be remembered best by the ward members as the Villain in over 13 Melodramas written by his wife. These were some of the best of times for him and some of the most fun. He had a heart of gold and would help any neighbor that called him for help. He will be greatly missed in the neighborhood, and all his many friends. Floyd is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren and brothers, Bill and Earlen (Gaye) Hamp. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter-in-law, Colleen Hamp. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan on Monday, Sept. 12th at 2:00 p.m. There will be a viewing Sunday, Sept 11th from 6 - 8 p.m. and at 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral. Published in the Deseret News from 9/10/2005 - 9/11/2005. Hess-Merrell, Sadie Zina Jepperson Sadie Zina Jepperson Hess-Merrell 1910 ~ 2005 Sadie Zina Jepperson, Hess-Merrell born December 10, 1910 in Bear River UT quietly crossed over on September 9, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Sadie was born ninth of 13 children, all preceding her in death. Also preceding her in death were the two loves of her live, LeRoi Hess, 1955 and Elliott Merrell, 1990; also Margo Merrell (Cameron) 1981, daughter; Jenifer Leigh Hess 2002, grandchild. Survived by her children, Karen and Gene Roper (Sandy); Richard and Lori Hess (Salt Lake); John and Rosalyn Merrell (Washington D.C.); Carolyn and Bruce Summerhays (Farmington); Bruce and Lynne Merrell (Provo); Marcia and The Honorable Donald Eyre (Nephi) and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Mother, a very special lady, always of strong will, a true survivor, a loving and caring person to all that had the privilege of knowing her. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 12 at 10 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn and one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow at the Brigham City Cemetery beside her eternal mate. Published in the Deseret News from 9/10/2005 - 9/11/2005. Hiller, Betty Jo Betty Jo Hiller 1931 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother passed away September 8, 2005, after battling Alzheimer's and CoIon Cancer. Born July 4, 1931, in Dallas, Texas, to William B and Ruth York. Married C.E. Hiller on October 13, 1950, in Dallas, Texas. Survived by their two sons, Jerry (Linda) Hiller of Ashburn, Virginia; Randy (Debbie) Hiller of Salt Lake City, and three grandchildren, Andrew, Kaitlynn and Taylor. Preceded in death by her husband C.E. Hiller, W. B. York, Jr. (brother) and William B and Ruth York (parents). The family would like to thank the staff of Silverado Senior Living and Hearts for Hospice for their care and compassion. Honoring her request, there will be no services and her body has been donated to the U of U Anatomy Department for research. Published in the Deseret News from 9/9/2005 - 9/10/2005. Newman, Coleen Christensen Hunt Coleen Christensen Hunt Newman 1930 ~ 2005 Coleen Christensen Hunt Newman, 75, passed away September 8, 2005, surrounded by her devoted family. Coleen was born April 9, 1930, in Salt Lake City to Aris and Orlena Christensen. She married her eternal sweetheart, Cal Utley Hunt, March 10, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. They raised five beautiful children and shared 41 wonderful years together until his untimely death. At this same time she also endured the loss of her beloved daughter, Suzanne Hunt Young. She was then blessed to find and marry her current devoted husband, Parley Newman in 1992 and has resided in Provo until the last few months of life. Among many of her talents Coleen was creative and industrious in building her own business. She was also a skilled seamstress, artist and decorator. Everything she touched transformed into a thing of beauty. She led a noble, valiant life, touching many lives as she served in many capacities, but her greatest joy and accomplishment was derived from her posterity. Coleen is loved and will be dearly missed by her husband, Parley Newman, her children, Calleen (Rick) Archibald, Delta, Utah; Gordon (Donna) Hunt, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Vickie (Blaine) Fischer, Charlotte, N.C; and Derald (Kim) Hunt, Atlanta, GA; plus, 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Aris Max Christensen and daughter, Suzanne Hunt Young. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2005, in the Edgemont 2nd Ward Chapel, 555 East 3230 North, Provo. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be held in the Lake Hills Memorial Cemetery,10055 South State Street, Sandy, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Deseret News on 9/10/2005. Nicholson, Virginia Temple Virginia Temple Nicholson 1913 ~ 2005 Virginia Temple Nicholson, age 92, passed away at home in West Valley City, Utah September 7, 2005. She was born June 17, 1913 in Woburn, Massachusetts, daughter of George Frederick and Lulu Conway Temple. Married Harry Parker Nicholson April 7, 1936 in Reading, Massachusetts; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple June 10, 1959. He preceded her in death. Survived by children: Karl (Maxilyn), Cottonwood Heights; Meredith (Gary) Blake, West Valley City; Bruce (Victoria), Draper; Keith (Connie), Bluffdale; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren. Also preceded in death by grandson, Kevin Parker Nicholson; two brothers; three sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 a.m. at the Jordan North 4th Ward, 4270 South 4145 West. A viewing will be held Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Monday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Deseret News on 9/10/2005. Nishiguchi, Frank O. Frank O. Nishiguchi 1929 ~ 2005 RIVERSIDE - Frank O. Nishiguchi, 76, passed away September 7, 2005. Frank was born July 23, 1929, to George Jitsuzo and Ai Watanabe Nishiguchi in Riverside, UT the youngest of seven children. He married Fumiko Ishii Valentine's Day in 1954. He was a loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all. His life exemplified integrity, sincerity, vision, and personal commitment. Frank was always dedicated to improving the lives of others and the community. Some of the positions he held were president, Utah Farm Bureau; County Commissioner; GM, Bear River Water Conservancy District, co-founder and director; Bear River Valley Hospital, board member; American Farm Bureau. Frank was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in various church positions - stake Sunday School president, high councilor, High Priest. He is survived by his wife, Fumi; children, Kay (Bryan) Thomas, Peggy (John) Davis, and Ben (Janine) Nishiguchi; eight grandchildren; siblings, Ruby Sato and Ralph Nishiguchi. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Kay Leu, Ameria Yamaguchi, Ben and George Nishiguchi. Funeral services will be held at the Belmont 2nd Ward chapel (16925 N 5200 W, Riverside, UT). Friends and family may call Sun. Sept. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 N. 100 E, Tremonton and Mon. from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Online condolences may be expressed on www.rogersandtaylor.com Published in the Deseret News from 9/9/2005 - 9/11/2005. Pando, Stephanie Louise Stephanie Louise Pando 1978 ~ 2005 Stephanie Louise Pando, age 26, passed away September 6, 2005. Born October 8, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William Pando and Sandra Andrus. Survived by her companion Javier Campos Ramirez; parents, William (Teresa) Pando and Sandra (Terry) Shepherd; children: Pablo "PJ", Eli and Alicia; brothers: Jason Pando, Dominic Pando, Glenn (Robin) Shepherd and Scott Shepherd; grandparents: Richard and Leona Andrus; uncles, aunts and cousins. Preceded in death by a son. Graveside services will be Monday, September 12, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive. Friends may call Sunday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Monday 1-1:30 p.m. Published in the Deseret News from 9/10/2005 - 9/11/2005. Pettit, Howard Melvin Howard Melvin Pettit "Our Beloved Husband & Father" Howard Melvin Pettit, passed away September 7, 2005. Son of Melvin A. and Hilda Howarth Pettit, Howard was born May 14, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah. When Hilda passed away in 1936, Howard and his father became bosom buddies; Howard wanted to be a carpenter "Block Head" just like his Dad. After serving two years for his country in Korea, Howard helped his father build many beautiful homes throughout the Salt Lake Valley and retired from Granite School District after 27 years as a carpenter. Howard's second mother, Marjorie Lessley Pettit, loved him dearly, and raised him as her very own. He often praised her for her unselfish care and motherly love. Howard met and married the love of his life, Carol Eddington Pettit, on August 18, 1955; they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary just two weeks ago. Together, Howard and Carol raised two wonderful children, Ronald (Bonnie) and Sharlene (James D. Craig). They honor Howard for his quiet, tender, patient ways and unconditional love. Many other children found their way into the Pettit hearts and home over the years. Mario Murga (Belen) stayed the longest, and became a much loved and honored family member. Howard has always had a deep and abiding love for his Savior and faithfully served six Stake Missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He dearly loved and helped raise his five younger siblings: Donald Lessley (Dorothy); Stephen Paul (Sylvia); Mary Louise (David Jager); Melvin Edwin (Christy) and Ruth Myrtle (Leo Kader). Predeceased by his parents (Melvin and Hilda (Marjorie) and brother Stephen. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Parliament Park Ward, 3935 So. 1500 W., Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends and family may call Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 5-7 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, Murray, Utah and Monday from 1 - 1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment Mt. View Memorial Estates. Published in the Deseret News from 9/9/2005 - 9/10/2005. Poulson, Joy C. Joy C. Poulson Loving Wife & Mother RICHFIELD, UTAH - Joy Christensen Poulson, 79, passed away September 8, 2005 at her home in Richfield with her family around her. She was born August 10, 1926 in Redmond, Utah to John and Josephine Madsen Christensen. She married Allen Ray Poulson on January 11, 1945 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She fulfilled many callings in the LDS Church, including the ward MIA Presidency a Primary worker and served two years with her husband at the Sigurd Cannery. She loved her family. She and Allen spent many hours making their home and yard a beautiful and inviting place. She is survived by her husband, Allen of Richfield; children, Tex Allen (Ronda) Poulson of Saratoga Springs, Shanna Rae (Leon) Peterson and Joyce (Les) Henrie, both of Glenwood; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grand-children; sister, Twilla Peterson of Salina and brother-in-law, Harvey Poulson of Hurricane. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Eldon Christensen, Vannoy Christensen, Howard Christensen, Leland Christensen; sisters, Pharise Larsen, Maurine Russell, Juanita Olson; great-grandson, Taylor Dee Nielson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Richfield 16th LDS Ward Chapel, 805 North 500 East. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary, 50 South 100 West on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Richfield City Cemetery. Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com. Published in the Deseret News on 9/10/2005. Schultz, Ruby lone Ruby lone Schultz 12/6/1914 ~ 9/7/2005 Her husband W.F. Schultz died December 12, 1992. Survivors: two sons, Ed (Jo), Bob (Sylvia), six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren: and three great-great-grandchildren. Ruby donated her body to the University of Utah Medical School. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday September 11th, from 4 - 7 p.m. at the home of her granddaughters, 7712 South 3190 West. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Published in the Deseret News on 9/10/2005. Webb, Royal Ward Royal Ward Webb 1908 ~ 2005 Royal Ward Webb died Thursday, September 8, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 97 of causes incident to age. He was born February 11, 1908 in Lehi, Utah to Bernard Graham and Clara Rothe Webb. He married Thelma Goates, September 10, 1930 in the Salt Lake Temple. She died Oct. 9, 1964. He married Dorene Layne Peterson June 2, 1966. She died December 8, 2001. Ward was a farmer, rancher, and horseman in Lehi for many years. His horses won many awards and in 1982 he was given an award by the Utah Quarter Horse Association in recognition and appreciation of his valuable contribution in pioneering the advancement of the Quarter Horse in the State of Utah. He was appointed by then Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson to serve on the Utah State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. He was president of the Lehi Irrigation Company, a member of the Utah County Planning Commission and director of the State Bank of Lehi. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many stake and ward positions including bishop and high councilor. As a young man he served as a missionary in the Canadian Mission. He was appointed by President N. Eldon Tanner to manage the Cedar Valley Church Farm. He and his wife Dorene served as ordinance workers in the Provo Temple for a number of years. Ward served as a patriarch in the Lehi Stake and as a sealer in the Provo Temple. He was able to give patriarchal blessings to his grandchildren and perform sealing ordinances for his children and grandchildren. He is survived by a daughter Donna (Gary) Lloyd of Midway, Utah and a son Kenneth Ward (Kathryn) Webb of Lehi, Utah; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Blanche Smith, Bountiful, Utah; brother B. Richard Webb, Hurricane, Utah; step-daughter Betty (Garth) Harris, Taber, Alberta, Canada; stepsons Gordon (Peg) Peterson, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Ronald (Nurae) Peterson, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Rulon (Dee) Peterson, Westminster, CA; Larry (Reta) Peterson, San Diego, CA; 32 step-grandchildren; 70 step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert Graham Webb and sisters, Mabel Webb Jense and Vernett Webb Tidwell. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Lehi 13th Ward Chapel on Saratoga Road at 2300 W. 901 So., Lehi. Friends may call Sunday evening, Sept. 11th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, Utah and at the church Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. It is requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund. The family would like to thank Stacie Hunsaker, Alpine Home Care, the staff of Bennion Care Center and Applegate Hospice for their loving and compassionate care. Published in the Deseret News on 9/10/2005. Wohlgemuth, Virginia Clyde Virginia Clyde Wohlgemuth 1921 ~ 2005 BRIGHAM CITY - Virginia Clyde Wohlgemuth, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at her home in Brigham City of natural causes. She was born on November 3, 1921 in Springville, Utah, a daughter of Grover and Grace Starr Clyde. She married Wilford A. Wohlgemuth on November 14, 1945 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple by Elder Spencer W. Kimball. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2001. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Relief Society President, Visiting Teacher Supervisor and in the Name Extraction Program for 20 years. Virginia was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Professional Credit Women International and the Sewing Club. She grew up in Chicago and Milwaukee and following her marriage she raised her family in Milwaukee and Brigham City. She worked for the FBI in Milwaukee and Fidelity Finance Service in Brigham City. Virginia enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting and made an afghan for every grandchild. She enjoyed traveling and playing games with her family. Surviving are four children, Lee (Marti) Wohlgemuth, Uintah; Aleen (Frank) Nighswonger, North Salt Lake; Nedra (Ronald) Francom, Honeyville; Clyde (Sandy) Wohlgemuth, Brigham City; 25 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; two sisters, Helen (Cecil) Talbot, Oak Harbor, Washington and Jane Hamil, Marietta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford, and one sister, Mary Hyde. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 24th LDS Ward Chapel, 650 Anderson Drive. Family will greet friends on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com Published in the Deseret News from 9/10/2005 - 9/11/2005. Wood, Joseph Snow Joseph Snow Wood 1916 ~ 2005 Joseph Snow Wood, age 89, passed away September 6, 2005. Joseph was born May 11, 1916 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Arthur and Merle Snow Wood. He grew up in the west Capitol Hill area of Salt Lake City and attended Salt Lake public schools and the University of Utah, graduating in 1939 with a degree in accounting. In 1939 he married Janet Smith in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent their honeymoon in Sun Valley and began a 60-year tradition of annual family vacations in Sun Valley that now extends to four generations. Joe enthusiastically shared his talents and love of people in service to the LDS Church. He was a missionary in the British Isles from 1935 to 1937, a high councilman in the Highland Stake, YMMIA General Board member, patriarch of the University of Utah married student stake and bishop for 12 years of Parleys First Ward, the ward he was a member of for 64 years. Professionally, Joe received his CPA in 1940, shortly after joining the Utah Idaho Sugar Company. In 1965 he retired as assistant treasurer from Utah Idaho Sugar Company and embarked on a new career as a history professor. In 1967 he received his PhD in history from the University of Utah and for the next 18 years taught U.S. History, Utah History and religion at Brigham Young University. His uniquely energetic teaching style not only brought history to life but made him one of the most popular professors on campus. His passion to teach never waned. After retiring from BYU he taught history for 14 more years at the Salt Lake Community College retiring at age 82. For the next five years he held weekly history classes in his home to enrich the lives of friends and neighbors. Joe was an avid and unique sports fan, cheering for both the University of Utah and BYU, never revealing his preference when these rivals met. Joe loved his home, his neighborhood and Parleys Ward and in recent years spent most summer evenings in his front yard waving and talking to those who passed by. His family and his large circle of friends were at the center of his life and he imparted to them the virtue of kindness and the joy of learning. He is preceded in death by his wife Janet and brother Frank. He is survived by his children, Ginger Hucks, Jim (Colleen) Wood and Jody (Richard) Grow, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren who adored their "PA". Also survived by his sister Janis McKellar and brothers Stephen G. Wood, Richard G. Wood and David G. Wood. The family would like to express their appreciation to the St. Joseph Villa and the Caresource Hospice for their loving care and dedication for Joseph. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Parley's 1st Ward, 2350 South 2100 East, Salt Lake City. A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, September 11, 2005 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and prior to the services at the Parley's 1st Ward from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Perpetual Education Fund, 50 East North Temple, 8th Floor, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150. One of Professor Wood's BYU students is putting together a student tribute for the funeral and family. Former students who have a favorite memory of Professor Wood or learned an important principle or lesson from him, please email your brief story to hiresbigh@networld.com Published in the Deseret News from 9/9/2005 - 9/11/2005.