OBITS: Salt Lake Tribune 24 Dec 2004; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Salt Lake Tribune http://www.sltrib.com Dolan-Willardson, Benjamin Lee Benjamin Lee Dolan-Willardson 1984 ~ 2004 Our loving, gentle Benjamin Lee Dolan-Willardson died at home in his sleep from complications of pneumonia on December 21, 2004. Born June 28, 1984 to Susan Lee Dolan and Peter L. Willardson, Ben graduated from Rowland Hall St. Marks High School in 2002, attended Whittier College in California and was currently attending the University of Utah. He was pursuing a career in lighting design following in his father's footsteps. Ben ran the lighting board, set the lights, worked as a carpenter, and did any other chore asked of him at Pioneer Memorial Theater. Ben was blessed with superb athleticism. He played high school baseball, basketball and golf. He was a member of the Whittier College golf team during the 2003-04 seasons. A creative soul, Ben loved to write. He was a writer and editor for the Whittier College newspaper. He had written a novel and was in the process of making revisions to it. Ben enjoyed being with friends, playing golf, writing and especially traveling with his family. The family trips to Yellowstone were the highlight of several summers. Ben is survived by his parents, brother David Dolan-Rabideau, grandparents Kathleen L. Willardson, Richard J. Willardson, Betty Dolan, Joseph A. Dolan and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ben absolutely loved his family. We take solace from his great devotion to his family and the kindness he showed to everyone. In his short life, all who met Ben were touched by and drew strength from this incredible young man. Ben is "teeing it up" with Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Payne Stewart on the eternal golf course. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends and remembered for his kind generous spirit. A service celebrating Ben's life will be held Monday, December 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Unitarian Church on 569 S. 1300 East in Salt Lake City. There will be a gathering with friends and family at the church immediately following the service where lunch will be served. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Benjamin Dolan-Willardson Memorial Fund at any Zions Bank branch. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/24/2004 - 12/26/2004. Gavura, Albert F. Albert F. Gavura "Gabby" Al "Gabby" Gavura passed away peacefully December 22, 2004 after complications from surgery. He was born on April 3, 1920 in Preshov, Czechoslovakia to Michael and Mary Gavura. Gabby moved to the US when he was five-years-old and settled with his family in Pennsylvania. Gabby was a decorated veteran of World War II, seeing combat in North Africa, serving as a tail gunner on B-17s. He received the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He met and married the love of his life, Merle Wilson, May 16, 1943, celebrating 61 years together this year. Gabby was an avid fisherman and master craftsman who loved to work with his hands. He also enjoyed meeting with his many friends at the Sunday Anderson Senior Center for pinochle and conversation. He is survived by his wife Merle; sons Michael (Tiare) and Patrick (Donna); brother, John D. (Millie) Gavura, grandchildren, Adam, Amy (David) McPhail, Amanda (Javier) Viana; and numerous great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 450 E. 2100 S. A vigil service will be held Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary, 372 E. 100 S., where friends may call from 6-7 p.m. Private family committal, Redwood Memorial Estates. Contributions celebrating his life may be sent to The Haven, 974 East S. Temple, SLC, UT 84102. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/24/2004 - 12/26/2004. 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. Weber, Georgia A. Georgia A. Weber 1941 ~2004 Georgia, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away on December 21, 2004. She was born on February 13, 1941 to Norman and Eleanor Park Hatch. She married Jack C. Weber April 19, 1962 in Bountiful, Utah. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Everybody loved Georgia. Her favorite times were those spent with family, friends, grandchildren and her dogs. Many of those times were spent at the family cabin at Bear Lake and numerous trips. She is survived by her husband Jack C. Weber; her two daughters: Sue-Ellen Ploeger (Brian), Shari-Lyn Lawson (Troy); three brothers: Bob Hatch (Sharon), Ron Hatch (Sandra), Barry Hatch (Patty); three grandsons: Justin and Dalton Lawson and Matthew Ploeger. Preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Jeffery and Matthew. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at Mountain West Medical Center in Tooele and LDS Hospital who provided care for Georgia. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon, Monday, December 27, 2004 at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 East where friends may call from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment: Lakeview Memorial Estates e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com In lieu of flowers family requests donations to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1132, Fairfax, Virginia 22038-1132 in honor of Georgia Ann Weber. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/24/2004 - 12/26/2004.