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Clark, Nathan Allen
In Memory of Nathan Allen Clark and His Love For  Kim Olvera Clark  On
December 10, 2004 Nathan  Allen Clark, at the age of 24, lost his life in a
car accident, leaving his wife, Kim, after just four months of marriage. In
this season of love, hope, and giving Kim's life is consumed with funeral
arrangements instead of tree trimming, debts rather than delights, and sadness
as opposed to the joy of the season. For those who knew him and especially
Kim, he will never be gone. He is her dream that comforts, and the peace she
feels when she hurts. They were complimented and completed in each other's
love. Kim was his princess and in turn Nathan would do anything for her
happiness and she for him. In his embarrassing displays of devotion he
nevertheless did the impossible. He would hop rather than skip, with ping pong
he missed more than he made and Kim would gaze at him as if she were thanking
him for making her life complete. Kim referred to Nathan as her "Baby" because
she took care of him. She changed his solemn face into a permanent grin
because he knew she was his and he was hers forever. Everyday had a happy
ending. Thank you for your amazing support in this time of deep sorrow and
sudden change. To his friends, family, and acquaintances, it's not goodbye,
it's see you later, another place and a different time. Donations can be made
at any America First Federal Credit Union (account # 902787-1) or Wells Fargo
Bank (account # 1761457652) under the Nathan Clark Memorial Fund. Any donation
would be greatly appreciated.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.

Davenport, Clara Jane Matson
Clara Jane Matson Davenport 1923 ~ 2004  Our dear mother, grandmother, aunt,
sister, neighbor and friend passed away December 20, 2004 in Salt Lake City,
Utah. She was born August 5, 1923 in La Belle, Idaho to Lorenzo Edward Matson
and Edith Pearl Morgan Matson. Clara graduated from Rigby High School, and
attended Rick's College. She was accepted into the nursing program of the
Idaho Falls Hospital. She married Floyd DeVirl Davenport on October 28, 1942
in the LDS temple in Salt Lake City, later divorced. She loved and served her
family all the days of her life. Their welfare was always her major concern.
Clara worked in many jobs and had many talents. After high school she worked
as a nurse's aid. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 25 years.
Clara loved to crochet item's to give to those she loved. She was a
seamstress, a master gardener, and loved reading. She loved to watch the Jazz
and the Ute ball games. Surviving are seven of her eight children; Carolyn
Jacobsen, De (Mary) Davenport, Neil (Mary) Davenport, Marcia (Robert)
Roylance, Deborah Davenport, Vicki (Jim) Allen, and Jeff (Pam) Davenport, 28
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters
and brother; Phyllis Peterson, Lois Peterson, Evelyn Tronier, Jerry Matson and
Judy Godfrey. She was preceded in death by son Scott Bradley Davenport and
son-in-law Mark Jacobsen. Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at
12:00 noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr., where friends may call
one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial
Park. Special thanks to the staff at Garden Terrace.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.

Defa, Ricky Todd
Ricky Todd Defa Loving Father & Friend  Ricky Todd Defa, 44, passed away on a
beautiful, sunny morning in the mountains above Heber, Utah on Tuesday, Dec.
21, 2004.  He was born July 24, 1960, to Basil Defa and Marjorie Lewis in Salt
Lake City. He was married to Elaina Maria Bonomo. When remembering Rick,
think: golf and more golf, hunting, fishing, four wheeling, Tabby Mountain,
his trailer, baseball, basketball, The JAZZ, The PACKERS, his dog Buddy and
hanging out with his friends. He was a dedicated baseball and football coach
serving both his children and the community of Kearns for more than 12 years.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years; two sons, Nicholas Rick and Austin
Basil; his parents; brother, Kenny B.; and sisters, DeeAnn Defa and Sherry
Lynn (Art) Haro, numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. His
grandparents preceded him in death.  His fight was courageous.  We invite you
to honor and celebrate his enduring smile, laugh and his memory at his funeral
service which will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 12 noon at Larkin
Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, where friends may call on
Wednesday from 6 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services Thursday. Interment
will follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery.  The family would like to thank
Hospice of Utah for their care.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/22/2004 - 12/23/2004.

Huntsman, Christopher
Christopher Huntsman 12/23/1973 ~ 6/8/2003  Chris, Here we are to your
birthday again. Time has a way of slipping past. This has been a hard year and
I miss you so much. Your tools are in the basement, your float tube and
fishing pole are in the garage, just waiting for you to come home and use
them. You are spending Christmas with God again this year, wish you were
spending it with me. Till we meet again love you son. Mom
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.

Irvine, Claire Cowan
Claire Cowan Irvine (Beautiful) 1922 ~ 2004  Claire Irvine, beloved wife,
mother, sister, and friend passed away Dec. 20, 2004, at home after a long
struggle with pancreatic cancer. Claire was born to Luis J. and Alice Cowan
Sept. 21, 1922. She married Ray Irvine June 3, 1942 and celebrated 62 years
(2004) with love and devotion. She was a member of the LDS Church. Over the
years she was employed by Remington Arms during World War II, the University
of Utah, Northwest Pipeline and retired from Hercules after 28 years. She was
preceded in death by her parents and sister, Betty Grow. Survivors include her
son, Lee Irvine (Christie), daughter, Connie Nielson (Michael), sisters,
Gayle, Jodean, Barbara, Lois, and brother, James. Claire was blessed with six
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Our humble appreciation and thanks
to Sidney of Harmony Hospice and all the nurses and staff, Rose, Ginger and
Deb for the care received. And also a special thanks to granddaughter,
Heather, for the excellent care given. Visitation on Fri., Dec. 24 from 11
a.m.-12 p.m. with funeral services at noon at Larkin Sunset Gardens, Sandy,
where entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/22/2004 - 12/23/2004.

Johnson, Dee F.
Dee F.Johnson 1938 ~ 2004  Dee Frank Johnson was born January 17, 1938 in Salt
Lake City Utah, to Vaughn and Mary Johnson. After a long courageous battle
with cancer, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 21,
2004.  Dee was employed at Mountain States Supply from January 1957 to
present. He enjoyed 46 years of employment beginning as a truck driver and
progressing to stock holder/ manager. He enjoyed the friendships of fellow
employees, friends and customers throughout the years. Dee had many hobbies
related to the plumbing and heating industry such as building burners,
moldings, castings, and machine work. He spent many hours getting the correct
air flow through these burners in order to get proper melting of the metals.
Dee also enjoyed building replacement parts and restoring his six
International Farmall Super A tractors. Dee was happiest when surrounded by
his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed polishing his vast collection of
rocks on the polisher he built from scratch. Dee loved to build things and
plan out the steps he would take to make them. Dee was never too busy to help
people and was always thinking of others, even when his health was in decline. 
Dee is survived by his wife, Jacquella (Jackie) Aime Johnson; children, Paula
(Rich) Pemberton, Pam (Garn) Jensen, Bryan (Sonja) Johnson, Brenda (Hud)
Fullmer, Joanna (Troy) Sargent, Jeff Johnson; his 17 grandchildren, Jayson and
Tauni Pemberton, Caci, Josh, Megan and Amanda Jensen, Alyssa, Nathan and
Nicole Johnson, Skyler, Jessica, Samantha and Ali Fullmer, Gavin, Emeree,
Treven and Livia Sargent; brother, Jerry (Cynthia) Johnson; sisters, Donna
Price, Rhonda (Rex) Snyder; many nieces, nephews and cousins; aunts, Afton
Huggard, Dorothy Huggard, Blanche Ovard, Rae Huggard; and uncle, Glen James
(Norma Jean) Huggard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be
made to the American Cancer Society, 941 E. 3300 So., Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Belview Ward, 300 East 6300 South. Family and friends may call Thursday from
6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. and Friday one hour
prior to services at the Belview Ward. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset
Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South. Funeral Directors: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/23/2004 - 12/24/2004.

Johnson, LaVae Webb
LaVae Webb Johnson 1932 ~ 2004   LaVae Webb Johnson 72, died Dec. 21, 2004 at
her home in Tooele, UT.  Born Dec. 16, 1932 in Lark, Utah to John Morris and
Olive Edith Peterson Webb. Married Ronald Anthony Johnson, Jan. 31, 1952 in
Ely, NV.  LaVae was raised in Lark and graduated from Jordan High School. 
Survived by her husband Ron, children Robert (Sue), Ron (Deanna), Richard
(Judy) Johnson, brothers Dan (Vauna), Bill (Suzanne) and Keith (Vivian). Seven
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Randy
Johnson, her parents and step father Everett Allinson.  The family would like
to thank the staff at Harmony Health Care for the loving care they extended to
LaVae.  Funeral Services will be held Fri. at 11:00 a.m. at the Broomhead
Funeral Home 12600 S. 2200 W. Riverton,. Where friends may call one hour
prior. Interment, Bluffdale Cemetery.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.

Manuo, Ioana Fa'aulufalega-Aukusitino
IoanaFa'aulufalega -Aukusitino Manuo 6/25/03 ~ 12/17/04  Our precious Ioana of
West Jordan, UT passed away peacefully in the presence of her Daddy on Dec.
17, 2004. She and her twin sister Terina were born prematurely on June 25,
2003 in Salt Lake City, UT. Ever since, Ioana has been hospitalized at Primary
Children's Hospital with short bowel syndrome and liver disease. She had a
liver and small intestine transplant at Lucile Packard Children's/Stanford
University Hospital on Oct. 23, 2004. Ioana loved to be held. Her favorite
song was "You Are My Sunshine" sung by her brothers and sister. She enjoyed
spending time with her family, especially her Grandma Palepo. She fought a
very long and painful, yet courageous battle for her life. Ioana is survived
by her parents, Ane and Feterika Jr. Manuo; a twin sister, Terina; three older
brothers, J.R., Kingston, and Kalux; all four grandparents; two
great-grand-parents; and many aunties, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services
will be held Friday, Dec. 24th, 1:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500
S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT. A viewing will be held at 12:00 noon prior
to services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.

McNeely, Sydney Herbert
Sydney Herbert McNeely 1932 ~ 2004  Sydney Herbert McNeely returned to his
Heavenly Father on December 21, 2004 in his home surrounded by his family. He
was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, the son of Merintha Elizabeth Hansen and Roy H.
McNeely. Syd was an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter and antique collector. He
was a great husband and father. He retired as an installer/engineer for
Western Electric (AT&T) in 1991 after 40 years of service. He was a friend to
everyone. He is survived by his eternal sweetheart, E. Larraine Williams
McNeely; his children, Lori McNeely Jensen, Sidnee (Scott) Gillespie, Rohn
(Huong) McNeely, Linda (Tim) Wangsgaard; his sister, June (LaVoy) Thomas;
sister-in-law Betty McNeely; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Bountiful 17th Ward Chapel, 2200 South 650 East. Friends may call Sunday
evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295
North Main and Monday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to
services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.

Meadows, Elmer Charles
Elmer Charles Meadows "Gone to the Cabin" 1923 ~ 2004  Our beloved husband,
father and grandfather, Elmer Charles Meadows, age 81, passed from this mortal
existence on December 20, 2004 at Alta View Hospital.Elmer was born July 15,
1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Charles Ambrose and Sarah Leone Florence
Meadows. Elmer married Glenna Willis on August 15, 1947 in Vernal, Utah. The
marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on May 8, 1953. He
grew up on the Willow Creek in Uintah County. He attended a school in a
one-room schoolhouse before moving to Salt Lake where he attended and
graduated from South High School. He served in the U.S. Army in the European
and Asiatic Pacific Theaters during World War II. He attended and graduated
from Stevens-Henager Business College where he was a student body officer. He
was a long time employee of Mountain Fuel Supply Company (Questar) and served
on the Board of Directors of the Utah C.V. Credit Union (Utah First) for many
years.  He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
the Butler 2nd Ward for 46 years where he served in numerous capacities
including home teacher and ward clerk. He was a High Priest. He is presently a
member of the Crescent Ridge 6th Ward and was most recently serving as a
temple worker at the Jordan River Temple.  Dad loved to spend time with his
family, by hunting, camping and spending time at the cabin in Duchesne County.
Christmas was always his favorite time of year. He loved to spoil his children
and grandchildren. We are grateful for the example set by our husband, father
and grandfather. He truly was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Glenna
and eight children - Connie (Wade) Jewkes, James (Terri) Meadows, Brenda (Jim)
Hill, Brent (Jolene) Meadows, Cynthia (Jody) Davis, Bill (Nikki) Meadows, Mark
(Andrea) Meadows, Laura Meadows. He is also survived by posterity of 29
grandchildren and 13 great-grand-children. He is additionally survived by
three brothers - Lee, Harry and Dan, and by two sisters- Thelma Miller, and
Elva Vilart. His dogs, Winston and Harley, and Glenna's cats whom he tolerated
also survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brother
James.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at the Crescent
Ridge Stake Center, 1265 E. 11000 S. at 12 noon with a viewing from 10-11:30
a.m. A viewing will be held on Wed., December 22, 2004 at the Mountain View
Memorial Estates mortuary 6-8 p.m., located at 3115 E. 7800 S. Interment will
be in the Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/22/2004 - 12/23/2004.

Walton, Bob
Bob Walton  (BOBCAT)  Bob was born May 23, 1944 in Canoga Park, California was
called home on December 21, 2004.  Bob was the Owner operator of Bob-Cat
Transmission for 23 years. He was an avid drag race fan. He built and raced
his own Henry J and a dragster in his youth. He played the steal guitar with
several well-known stars. He was offered the show Hee Haw with Buck Owens. He
is survived by his wife, Cathy and four stepchildren Donna Young, Alan
Knapton, (Debra), Paul Knapton and Evan Knapton (Kim), 15 grandchildren. He
will be missed greatly by his friends and family. Per his request there will
be no services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.

Webb, Carma C.
Carma C. Webb 1930 ~ 1994  Mom, the years are passing fast.  We miss & love
you very much. LOVE, YOUR FAMILY
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 12/23/2004.