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Babcock, Roy
Roy Babcock 1936 ~  2004  ONTARIO,  OR-Husband, Daddy and loving grandpa
passed away Oct. 30, 2004. Roy was born May 29, 1936 in Myton, Utah to Earl
and Faith Babcock. He married Charlotte Christiansen in May 1954 and recently
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Together they had six children;
Larry Harward (Debbie), Doug Ellingsworth (Sherry), Pamela Ho, Frank Wanke
(Royanne), LeRoy Babcock (Barbara), and Allen Babcock (Debbie). He will truly
be missed by his 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchi-dren, sister Dora, St.
George, Utah Roy drove truck for P.I.E. Trucking for many years and later
retired from A.B.F. Trucking. He had many wonderful friends and will be
greatly missed by everyone.  Funeral services will be held on Thurs. November
4th, at 11 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. Friends and
family are invited to call on Wed. from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and one hour
prior to services. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Baldwin, Jeris Rae Maupin
Jeris Rae MaupinBaldwin "Our Best Friend"  Jeris Rae Maupin Baldwin, mother
and friend, died suddenly on October 30, 2004. Jeris was born on June 3, 1949,
in St. Anthony, Idaho to Oscar J. Maupin and Lois Priest Maupin. She served as
an LDS missionary in the Bristol, England Mission. Jeris married Ron Baldwin
in the Salt Lake Temple on January 5, 1979. Later divorced. Their son, James
Kory Baldwin, was born August 7, 1982. Jeris worked as a credit manager at
Norbest Turkey. At the age of 18, Jeris undertook the job of supporting
herself. She left Idaho by bus and arrived in Salt Lake City armed with the
desire to learn and the ability to work hard. From the first, she demonstrated
a gift for friendship and immediately attracted a wide variety of friends who
adored the sound of Jeris' laugh. In the words of one friend, "Jeris was a
collector of people." Jeris loved gardening and sunflowers. She loved her dog,
Tess. She loved her house and kept it comfortable so friends would linger. She
loved school and always took classes so that in time she earned a CCE and a
degree in business from SLCC. She loved traveling and singing. She loved
working in all the auxiliaries of the LDS Church. She loved Kory's friends and
most of all she loved Kory. Jeris is survived by her son, Kory; her mother,
Lois; brothers Bill (Laurie) and Mark; and one sister, Linda (Gerald)
Cookston; and her nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father,
Oscar, and her beloved sister, Shirley Potter. A viewing will be held on
Wednesday, November 3 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple from 6-8 p.m.
The funeral will be held at the Salt Lake 27th ward on Fourth Avenue and "P"
Street at noon on Thursday with a viewing one hour prior. Interment: Salt Lake
City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/2/2004 - 11/3/2004.

Bradshaw, Arlene T. Mulcock
Arlene T. Mulcock Bradshaw 1923 ~ 2004  Our loving mother, grandmother passed
away peacefully October 31, 2004, at the age of 81. Arlene was born May 26,
1923 to Sidney and Annie Mulcock in SLC, Ut. She married Harris A. Bradshaw
February 23, 1949 in the SL Temple. She enjoyed going to Brighton, Flaming
Gorge, and swimming with her family. She enjoyed going out to eat, and times
spent with friends. She especially enjoyed reading and singing with her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Celebrating family birthdays, giving
gifts, giggling, watching the Jazz, and loving her cat, Trudy. She was the
glue that held our family together. Her family was first and foremost in her
life. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; two daughters,
Marlene and Terry. Arlene is survived by her loving husband, Harris A. (SLC);
children, Joseph G. (Susan) WVC, Randy A., SLC, Leanne (Daryl) Orem, Virginia
(Casey) SLC; grandchildren, Kammie (Gayland), Ron, Emily, Grant, Claire,
Grace, Neil; great-grandchildren, Arianna, Brenzer, and Ellie. Friends and
family may call Wed. Nov. 3 from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary,
3401 South Highland. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Salt Lake
City Cemetery or in case of bad weather right after services at mortuary. In
lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Utah Diabetes Foundation. Our
family would like to express a special thanks to nurses and staff of
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital and to Dr. Jon Wall.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/1/2004 - 11/2/2004.

Brian, Elbert Roe
Elbert Roe Brian 1943 ~ 2004  Elbert Roe Brian, 61, passed away Oct. 31, 2004
in Cedar City, Utah.  He was born May 14, 1943 in Salina, Utah to Daniel Roe
and Della Deleeuw Brian. He married Cathy Johnston May 6, 1972 in Loa, Utah.
They had two children, Shaun and Kason. They were later divorced. He then
married Carol Jean Nowers on January 31, 1986 in Beaver, Utah.  Elbert is
survived by his wife, Carol, his children Shaun (Jolynn) Brian of Cedar City;
Kason Brian of Las Vegas, NV; Stoney (Heather) Morris of Beaver; Natalie
Morris of Cedar City; his two grandchildren Aspen and Jayden, his mother Della
Brian of Loa, UT; his sister Sharlene of Loa, UT.  Preceded in death by his
father Daniel Roe Brian, sister Marilyn,  brother Mike. Funeral services will
be held on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar City 14th
Ward Church. Friend and family may call on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00
p.m. and Thursday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in
the Mountain View Cemetery in Beaver, Utah.  Condolences may be sent to
www.southernutahmortuary.com.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Brown, Lenard Douglas
Lenard Douglas Brown 1924 ~ 2004  Orangeville- Lenard Douglas Brown died at
home peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, Oct. 30, 2004. 
Born Dec. 1, 1924, to John William and Minnie Hall Brown in Huntington,
Utah.Lenard dropped out of school to join the U.S. Marines in 1942. He served
with the First Marine Parachute Regiment in the Solomon Islands and other
South Pacific Islands. He then became part of the Fifth Marine Division where
he was one of the first men to land on the island of Iwo Jima. He always took
solemn pride in the knowledge that the 26th he served with had the dubious
distinction of suffering the highest casualty rate of any American company (98
percent) since Pickett's charge in the Civil War. He was one of the few
survivors of the 26th paratroops to leave the island 36 days later. He knew
and served with every one of the men who raised the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima. He
was proud to be one of those "Few Good Men". He married LaRee Sitterud Sept.
16, 1946, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He served as counselor and
president of the Elders Quorum, Sunday School teacher and served in the
presidency of three Sunday Schools. He worked in various coal mines in Carbon
and Emery counties and was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of
America. For nearly thirty years, he sold mining and construction equipment
throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada and Mexico. Lenard loved and enjoyed
life and went out of his way to help others do the same. He had the ability to
make others feel loved and appreciated. It was easy for him to say, "Thanks, I
appreciate that." Although there were many clouds in his life, he had that
special trait to always see the "Silver Lining". He will be remembered for his
wit and sense of humor and his reputation of fair play and honest dealings.
Lenard loved spending time with his family. They were his greatest source of
pride and joy. He enjoyed traveling, reading and watching the Discovery,
Learning and History channels on television. Lenard always kept in touch with
friends and family by letters and phone calls. In his 70's, Lenard became
proficient on the computer and his letters became more frequent and, with
e-mail, more timely. He completed an extensive family history and stories
covering four generations-a priceless treasure for his family, present and
future. He loved visiting with his friends and neighbors. He took great pride
in caring for his yard. He greatly loved his family and was proud of all their
endeavors. Lenard is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, LaRee, daughters
Mrs. Jay (Linda) Anglin of Highland, Maryland; Mrs. Craig (Noreen)
Schvaneveldt of Providence, Utah; Mrs. Bill (Kathy) Jensen, Larry (Sandra),
Mrs. Rod (Diane) Carter all of Orangeville and David Jon (Paula) of Rock
Springs Wyoming; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also survived
by two brothers Leon of Tooele and Steve of Loa and sister Pat Harris of
Gaithersburg, Maryland. Preceded in death by his parents, two daughters
Barbara and Carolyn, three brothers and three sisters. Semper Fidelis. Funeral
services will be held Thurs., Nov. 4, at 11:00 a.m. at the Orangeville 1st
Ward LDS Chapel. A viewing will be one prior to services at the Church. Burial
in the Orangeville Cemetery under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Clark, Shirley Colleen
Shirley Colleen Clark 1938 ~ 2004  Shirley Clark, 65, passed away Sunday,
October 31, 2004 at her home in West Valley, UT.  She was born December 27,
1938 in Salt Lake City, to Trace and Chloe Meeks Mitchell. Shirley was married
on November 28, 1957, in Coalville, to Lamond "Shorty" Clark. Shirley was a
wonderful homemaker who loved to sew, crochet, and knit.  She is survived by
her husband, Lamond "Shorty", her sister Barbara of Kamas, and her twin sister
Sharon, of Coalville.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004,
11 a.m. at the Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home chapel, 288 N. Main, Heber City, UT.
Friends may call on Wed. evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home,
or one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Midway  Cemetery.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Geurts, Fayette Parkin
Fayette Parkin Geurts 1914 ~ 2004  BOUNTIFUL - Fayette Parkin Geurts, age 90,
passed away October 26, 2004 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah of
causes incident to old age. She was born the fourth of seven children to Cyrus
Elmer Parkin and Sarah Tolman Parkin April 3, 1914. She married Theodore I.
Geurts, November 9, 1931 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She is survived by seven
children, Connie (Lowell) Leishman, Beverly (Paul) Clayton, Marilyn Tovey, Jon
(Layne) Geurts, Ted (Denise) Geurts, Dale (May) Geurts, and Steven (Peggy)
Geurts; 37 grandchildren; 102 great-grandchildren; nine great
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Her childhood years were
spent in Park City, Bountiful, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Fay spent many years
serving in the Primary and Relief Society organizations of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served with her husband and three sons on a
labor mission in Hawaii helping in the construction of the Polynesian Cultural
Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2004, 12 noon at
the Kimball Mill LDS Ward Chapel, 650 South 200 East, Bountiful. Friends may
call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful
Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Thurs-day morning from 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the
church prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guest
book: www.russonmortuary.com Special thanks to hospice (Applegate and
Lakeview).
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/31/2004 - 11/2/2004.

Goins, Bonnie L.
In Memoriam Bonnie L. Goins 6/1/56 ~ 11/2/02 Mother and Spouse:  Another year
has gone by and we seem to miss you more and more.  We cherish the times spent
together as a family: talking, laughing and even crying together. We miss your
voice, heart warming personality, but most of all your gentle touch, as your
hugs could make the darkest things turn into light.  We can only dream of the
day when we will be reunited as a family in heaven.  Until that time comes, we
will always hold precious memories of you in our hearts.  We love you.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.
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Halladay, David Jarman
David JarmanHalladay 1917 ~ 2004  Our loving father, husband, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away October 30, 2004 of
Parkinson's disease.  He was born on June 4, 1917 in Salt Lake City, UT to
David Reese Halladay and Annie Jane Cooper. Married Betsy Charlotte Carlson on
May 13, 1941. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on
August 30, 1955. Together they celebrated 63 years of happiness.  David served
in the Army during World War II. He retired from Kennecott Garfield Smelter
after 37 years. He then worked as a crossing guard for 20 years. He was an
active member of the LDS Church serving in various positions. David is
survived by his loving wife; children, Norman (Letty), Dean (Judy), Lynn
(Sharon) and Sandy (Ed). Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 42
great-grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Matson and Thelma Jessop; brother, Nate
Boss (Dawn); many nieces, nephews and dear and loving friends. A special
thanks to Harmony Hospice, Rocky Mt. Care Center, Neighborhood House and Dr.
Robert Powell. Dad, we will miss your teasing and your fun-loving
mischievousness nature. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 4,
2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Parliament Ward, 3972 S 1500 W. The family will
receive friends at a viewing held Wed., evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View
Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 S, and one hour prior to the service at the Ward on
Thursday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/2/2004 - 11/3/2004.

Holliday, Jerry
Jerry Holliday 1940 ~ 2004  Jerry Holliday passed away October 31, 2004 at
home after a brave battle with cancer.  Jerry was born to Ira and Mickey
Holliday in Snowflake, Arizona. February 19, 1940. Jerry met Joey Shumway in
Blanding and they were married in the Manti Temple in June of 1958. Together
they raised five children. Jerry enjoyed serving in his church callings. At
the time of his death he was serving on the Stake High Council. He was very
active in his community and served as San Juan County Commissioner. Jerry
established Holliday Construction. He loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling,
four-wheeling, uranium mining, logging and construction. What he loved most
was spending time with his family at the cabin. His lifelong interest in the
Anasazi Culture led to a large collection of artifacts which were donated to
the State of Utah and are on display at The Edge of the Cedars Museum in
Blanding.  Jerry is survived by his wife, five children and 20 grandchildren. 
Services will be held at the Blanding Stake Center Wed. Nov. 3, 2004.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Jackson, Hazel Phillips
Hazel Phillips Jackson 1918 ~ 2004  Our sweet mother, Hazel Phillips Jackson,
died peacefully at her home on October 31, 2004, surrounded by her husband,
Richard W. Jackson and her children and their spouses. She was born in Lehi,
Utah, January 6, 1918, the daughter of Abel J. Phillips and Emma Goates
Phillips. Hazel attended school in Lehi until the family moved to Salt Lake
City in 1934. She graduated from East High School in 1935 and from the
University of Utah in 1939, with a BA Degree in Primary and Secondary
Education with a major in music, graduating with honors. She taught school at
Uintah Elementary in Salt Lake City. Hazel married Richard W. Jackson in the
Salt Lake Temple, June 10, 1942. They moved to Berkeley, California, for our
father to finish his graduate work in architecture. She is the loving mother
of six children: LouAnn (Robert H. Anderson), Charlene (Rand C. Locke), and
Roger P. (Rhonda Ballard). We were so loved by her and consider it a privilege
to be her children. She is survived by her husband, 31 grandchildren and 26
great-grand-children who were the joy and delight of her life. Preceded in
death by her parents and brother, Alvin G. Phillips. Our mother was a member
of the LDS Church and blessed her family with her testimony of the Savior. She
served with her husband and children in his Building Mission assignment in
Europe. She also served with him as a Service Missionary in the South Salt
Lake Stake and they served a mission in Nauvoo together. She taught piano to
many young people. Mother was a teacher, served as Ward and Stake organist,
twice as Relief Society president, counselor in the state YWMIA, on a stake
Primary board and many years on a stake Relief Society board. She as a
long-time member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Our mother taught us
to love each other. We honor her life and send her home to our Heavenly Father
with Joy. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 at 12:00
Noon at the Canyon Rim 4th Ward Chapel, 3051 So. 2900 East. Friends may call
Wed. evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. and
from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the services on Thursday at the ward.
Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Jensen, Verla Rose Madsen
Verla Rose Madsen Jensen 1915 ~ 2004  Verla passed away peacefully October 30,
2004, in Bountiful, Utah. She was born December 25, 1915 in Aurora, Utah the
daughter of George Sern and Effie Mae Mason Madsen. She married Wilford Rex
Jensen May 17, 1934; later divorced. Education was her lifelong pursuit. Verla
graduated from North Sevier High as valedictorian of her class and attended
Snow College and the University of Utah, majoring in speech and English. She
won numerous speech and other commercial contests during her educational
years. Reading was a passion with Verla, reading two or three books a week was
not uncommon. While taking a philosophy class at the University of Utah, Verla
became acquainted with the instructor, Dr. Obert C. Tanner, who later offered
her a job at the O.C. Tanner Company where she worked for the next 30 years,
beginning as a secretary, and then as assistant to the vice president and her
last 12 years as assistant to the president. Her hobbies included crocheting,
watching sporting events, and attending live theater. She loved being
surrounded by her family, whether enjoying dinners watching grandchildren's
sporting endeavors, shopping together or just visiting. She was constantly
doing things for her family. Later in life, Verla was very active in the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, going through the temple May 9,
1995 and having her sealing work done, after which she attended the temple
regularly and contributed much in genealogy work at her ward and stake. She is
survived by her two sons, Gordon (Mary) Jensen, North Salt Lake, Utah, and
Raylan Jensen, Palm Desert, California; and four grandsons, Joseph (Tracy),
Justin (Lisa), Jordan (Jennifer), Cameron Jensen; and three
great-grandchildren; Ivan (No-la) Madsen, Aurora, Utah, and Audra (Harve)
Oldroyd, Glenwood, Utah are her surviving siblings. Special appreciation goes
to the staff of Bountiful House Assisted Living and Rocky Mountain Nursing
Care as well as Hospice Vista Care for the love and care given Verla the past
two plus years. Funeral services will be held Wed-nesday, November 3, 1 p.m.
at Cottonwood 11th Ward, 1830 E. 6400 So., Salt Lake City, Utah where family
and friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset
Gardens Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/1/2004 - 11/2/2004.

Kruger, Alma Edmund
Alma Edmund Kruger 1920 ~ 2004  Alma Edmund Kruger, a good and honorable man,
died peacefully Sunday, October 31, 2004 of natural causes. Born March 29,
1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Julius Edmund and Lina Martha Otto Kruger.
Attended West High and graduated in 1938. He was privileged to serve as a
missionary in Brazil and helped lay the foundation of a mighty work that
continues to roll forward. Served honorably in the US Army during World War
II. After the war, he married Hilda Maaike Kramer in the Salt Lake Temple
February 13, 1947. Hilda often said, "I could not have picked a more perfect
husband". Retired from the Post Office after 32 years, the last 15 at the
Foothill Station. Alma loved sports and games and knew how to have fun. He
pitched for neighborhood baseball and kick soccer games played in the street
well into his 70's. Everything was more fun when "Daddy" played. He loved
teaching young boys the game of baseball and coached in the Dilworth Little
League for years. His motto was, "Everyone plays in every game". To the
surprise of many, his teams often competed for the league championship. He was
a friend to all and enjoyed putting a smile on their faces. He was immensely
proud of his 11 children and loved telling everyone about them. He was a great
father who was there when his children needed him and always had a listening
ear and never passed judgement. He made sure we knew and understood what was
right. The gospel of Jesus Christ burned deep within his soul. He loved to
serve in the church and took particular pleasure in being an exemplary home
teacher which he often called "block teaching". He and Hilda served as temple
workers for 13 years in the Salt Lake Temple. He often called his assignment
in the temple the most precious experience of his life. A quiet unassuming
man, he left a legacy of faith and goodness that will reach across
generations. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Nelson,
Martha Nielsen and Alice Wilson; brother, Wilford Kruger. He is survived by
his wife, Hilda; children, Larry (Linda), Randy (Carla), Marlene (Bruce)
Coulsey, Evelyn (Dan) Herzog, Rulon (Leslie), Russell (Susan), Inez (Tom)
Hollingsworth, Lina (John) Robinson, Lloyd (Shelley), Lorraine (Gene)
Hollingsworth, and Carrie (Dean) Barnett; 49 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Harrison; sister-in-law, Venna Kruger;
numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express our sincere
appreciation to Paul and Kristi Kruger for the loving care they provided for
the past three years.  Funeral services will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the
Foothill 3rd Ward, 1794 S. Texas Street. A viewing will be held Thursday,
6:30-8:30 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd and Friday at the
church one hour prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Alma
loved missionary work and the family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be
made to the LDS Church Missionary Program.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/2/2004 - 11/4/2004.

Ludwig,  Eric R.
Eric R. Ludwig 1959 ~ 2004  Eric R. Ludwig, age 45, passed away October 27,
2004.  Born February 18, 1959, the youngest son of Robert N. Ludwig and Nancy
Duncan (Ludwig). Married Sue Duncan, father of Misty Leigh Ludwig,
step-daughter Lori Duncan, half brother, Michael Adam Ludwig, half sister,
Shontae (Brent) Hill. Survived by his older brothers, Jim (Ruth) Ludwig, Jeff
(Keena) Ludwig, and sister, Lisa (Mike) Rasmussen. Graveside services will be
held Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery,
2020 S. 200 W. Family and friends may call at the Russon Brothers Bountiful
Mortuary, 295 N. Main at 1:00 p.m. prior to services. "May you rest in
Heavenly Peace".
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Mabey, Rachel Ivins Wilson
Rachel W.Mabey 1912 ~ 2004  Rachel Ivins Wilson Mabey, a woman of spiritual
courage and quiet love, died in Salt Lake City, October 29, 2004. She was 92.
Rachel was born January 31, 1912 in Colonia Juarez, Mexico to Guy C. Wilson
and Anna Lowrie Ivins. She was the fourth of eight children. Her family fled
the Mormon Colonies when Rachel was six months old as a result of the Mexican
Revolution. She was raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from LDS High
School where her father was president. She received her bachelor's degree from
the University of Utah. At the university, Rachel met Rendell N. Mabey. They
were married December 24, 1933 in the Salt Lake Temple by Rachel's
grandfather, Anthony W. Ivins. Ren died four years ago, after 57 years of
marriage. Rachel and Ren are the parents of six children, all of whom survive
(except John Ivins), Rendell N. Jr. (Dorothy), Richard Ivins, Jane Afton,
Ralph Rampton (Sylvia), and Thomas Charles (Shauna). They have 12
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rachel's sisters Marguerite Wilson,
Florence Anderson, and Antoinette Daynes pre-ceded her in death. Her twin
sister, Rebecca Hodge; her sister, Ruth Wil-son; and her brother, Grant
Wilson, survive her. Rachel was a poet, a Scrabble competitor, and possessor
of a wry humor. She was also the quiet conscience and unshakeable support of
her husband through his public life of business, political, and church
service. She was ever the loving, and prayerful mother, never complaining to
anyone, even in her final decline, always eager to be with or hear from her
children. A sweet natured, rock solid pioneer, she served as ward Young Women
and Relief Society president, served missions with her husband in Switzerland
(1965-68) and West Africa (1978-79), participated in the organization of
branches of the church in Kuwait and Baghdad, the strengthening of branches in
Beirut, Kabul, and Poland, the reinstitution of missionary work in Italy, and
the commencement of that work in Ghana and Nigeria. Typically, on June 17,
1979, on the Ndiya River in Nigeria where she quietly recorded the baptisms of
121 souls through rain, sun, and swarming insects, her diary speaks simply of
"an exhilarating, trying day." At the time of her death, Rachel had an
apartment at Brighton Gardens. She and her family were blessed by the kindly
care extended by the Brighton Gardens and Vista Care staffs. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2004, 11 a.m. at the Salt Lake 12th Ward
building, 630 East 100 South, Salt Lake City. Friends may call Monday evening
from 6-8 p.m. at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple St, Salt Lake
City, and Tuesday morning from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the 12th Ward build-ing.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/31/2004 - 11/2/2004.

Pace, Connie Jean Hobbs
ConniePace 1939 ~ 2004  There was a star that shone on high, our loving
daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and grandma, Connie Jean Hobbs Pace passed away
Sunday, October 24, 2004 in Mesa, Arizona after a courageous battle from
C.O.P.D. She was born June 30, 1939 in Scottsbuff, Nebraska. Connie married Al
Pace on Dec. 24th, 1989 in Salt Lake City. They moved to Mesa, Arizona in
1995. Our sister had a pure heart for animals, family and friends. Also was a
talented artist.  Leaves behind one son Kurt Artz and family, her husband Al,
six sisters, two brothers, many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Preceded in
death by her dad and nephew Troy Hobbs.  Funeral services were held in Mesa,
Arizona on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004. I'm still here and will always be so never
say goodbye. Here I remain a star up in the sky. We will always love you
Connie.   
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/31/2004 - 11/7/2004.

Papanikolas, Helen
Helen Papanikolas 1917 ~ 2004  Helen Papanikolas was born in a Carbon County
mining town in 1917.  Her parents were George and Emily Zeese, Greek
immigrants. She attended Helper Central School, Carbon High School, East High
School, and graduated from the University of Utah in 1939 with honors. At the
university she was editor of the Pen literary magazine. Following two years as
a medical technologist in the old Salt Lake County Hospital, she married Nick
Papanikolas (U'38). They had two children, Zeese and Thalia. She became
involved in writing ethnic history and continued this for over fifty years.
Her numerous articles were printed in the Utah Historical Quarterly and in
other journals. She was also the author of seven books, both fiction and
non-fiction. Her novel, The Time of the Little Black Bird, won the Utah
Fiction Prize for 2000. She also edited the Utah historians' contribution to
the nation's bicentennial, The Peoples of Utah. As a nationally known speaker
on Greek American experiences, she traveled throughout the country. Her
involvement with ethnic programs brought her many awards from various ethnic
groups and civic organizations. Because of her close connections with the
Greek immigrant generation, she was able to save valuable artifacts. She is a
fellow of the Utah Historical Society; in 1984 the University of Utah awarded
her an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. Her husband shared her concerns
for ethnic people. Together they established scholarship programs for minority
students at the University of Utah and the College of Eastern Utah. Surviving
are her son Zeese (Ruth); and daughter Thalia (Allan) Smart; her
grandchildren: Demetrios (Willa), Nick (Ruth) Smart, Cleo (Steve), Luke
(Tristan) Smart, Eleni, and Tony; and her great-grandchildren: JD, Kallie,
Leo, and Max. Her sisters Josephine Theodore and Sophie Heleotes and many
nieces and nephews. There will be no viewing. Services will be held Friday,
November 5th at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3rd South and
3rd West, in Salt Lake City. Forty days after the burial, the family will
gather to memorialize Mrs. Papanikolas.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Hellenic Cultural Association Museum in care of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox
Church, 277 South, 300 West, SLC, UT 84101, would be welcomed.  The family
wishes to thank CareSource for kind and dignified hospice services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/2/2004 - 11/4/2004.

Peterson, Bessie Ingersoll
Bessie Ingersoll Peterson "Loving Mother & Friend"  Bessie Ingersoll Peterson,
who was 98 years old on September 28, passed from this life on October 31,
2004 in Salt Lake City.  The following was written by Bessie to her friends
and family. "To have grown old in this remarkable age was a rare privilege. It
has been a glorious adventure. I was born to Emmett Alston and Rachel Mae
Henroid Ingersoll in American Fork, Utah. An only brother died years ago; my
husband, Melvin Samuel Peterson, to whom I was married in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple, died in 1980. Adolescence was spent graduating as valedictorian in
high school; later I became a business college graduate. Early occupations
were wifely husbandry, service to church and musical callings. Creativity in
mature years reaped many rewards. Twenty years were spent as secretary of the
Kiwanis Club and Bonneville Knife and Fork Club. Writing vignettes for radio,
reams of poetry, prose, teaching and lecturing were other challenges. Having
been president of Executive Women International Salt Lake Chapter, Opera
Guild, Theatre Guild, Salt Lake Chapter National League of American Pen Women,
Neighborhood Garden Club and Flora Culture Club and active member of the
Assistance League of Salt Lake City, I found  volunteer work richly
satisfying. Admission to the Hall of Fame was accorded me by the Salt Lake
Council of Women. Cooking and entertaining were joys resulting in a published
cookbook and a book of poetry; an award winning garden became a seasonal
delight. Through the years associates have been many and supportive. I leave
them my love and blessing. The dearest of these are three daughters;  Gloria
Nickerson, Salt Lake City; Shana Bess Twohy, Rancho Santa Fe, California and
Kimm Michele Frost (Taggart), Thayne, Wyoming; four granddaughters and three
great-grandchildren. I have left my beloved children a legacy of words, a
permanent record of one passage through mortality." Funeral services will be
held Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 12 noon at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South
Temple, where family and friends may call one hour prior to services.
Interment, American Fork Cemetery. A special thank you goes to Rose Edwards
and Garden Terrace for the loving care they provided to our mother. In lieu of
flowers a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Prodnuk, Thomas S.
Thomas S. Prodnuk 1923 ~ 2004 Thomas S. Prodnuk, 81, passed away October 30,
2004 in Cedar City, UT.  He was born October 14, 1923 in Vancouver, Canada to
Richard Prodnuk and Harriett Morfitt. He married Edie Witherly on February 8,
1946 in Vancouver, Canada. Tom is survived by his wife Edie of Cedar City;
children Penny of Cedar City, Gerry (Carolyn) of Sandy, Wayne (Grace) of Salt
Lake City, Sid of Sandy, Candy (Shaun) Johnson of Sandy, Stephen (Hong) of San
Diego, CA, and Susie (Todd) Prince of Cedar City; 14 grandchildren and six
great- grandchildren; and brother Victor (Betty) of Kelowna, Canada. He was
preceded in death by his brother Gordon. At Tom's request there will be no
public services. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery under the
direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Condolences may be sent through our
website at www.southernutahmortaury.com.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Rippon, Robert "Craig"
Robert "Craig" Rippon Eternally Loved  Robert "Craig" Rippon, age 47, was
given his heavenly wings on Oct 31, 2004. He was born, May 21, 1957. He is
survived by his wife, Connie Jean Rippon; children, Destiny Rose, Aaron Craig,
Tanisha Fawn; mother, Bertha Joyce Rippon; sisters, Patrice Rippon and Pamela
Gleave. Preceded in death by step-daughter, Falicha Chantelle Barron and
father, Robert Kent Rippon. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Nov.
3rd, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. Memorial
services will follow at the Hunter 11th Ward, 5065 W. Janette Ave. (approx.
3975 So.) at 12:30 p.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Shields, James H.
James H. Shields "GoneVisiting"  Jim passed away from cardiac arrest October
29, 2004. He slipped on up to Heaven to be with his family, who he has missed
immensely. These family members were there to greet him: his father, Jim; his
mother, Millie; step-dad, Mel; his brothers-in-law, Roy and Ron; his
sister-in-law, Marjorie; brother, Clive; and sister, Wilda, whom he has never
met. It will be a great reunion and the pain will be replaced with joy. Jim
was born February 1943. He married Judy Alexander in January 1962. They have
two wonderful sons, Brad and Mark. He is survived by his sons, Brad and Mark
(Karen) and the two best grandkids in the world, Kailey Anne and Alex. They
made him laugh and he was so proud of them. Kailey liked to draw as did her
grandpa and Alex is finally here to carry on the "Shields" name. He leaves
behind his brother, Ron; his sisters, Wanda Naylor, Donna Burgon, Maxine
Clark; brother-in-law, Guy Bergon, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was a
soft-hearted man who tried his best to hide that fact. Those who loved him,
were not fooled. He enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing, but especially his
time with family. He worked for Earl's Home Furnishings and Jordan School
District. We will miss him everyday. In lieu of flowers, Jim wanted you to
help your neighbors, lend a hand, and possibly plant a rose bush. Jim loved
roses. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2004, at 2
p.m. in the Goff Mortuary Chapel, 8090 S. State. Interment: South Jordan
Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Simonsen, Michael John
Michael John Simonsen "Mikey"  Mikey was our beloved son, brother and uncle.
He passed away on October 31, 2004 in West Jordan, Utah. He is survived by his
mother, Shirley B. Simonsen; brother, David; sisters, Maria Coy and Annetta
(Kevin) Oberhansly; niece, Ashley Coy; and nephews, Nathan and Ethan
Oberhansly, Drew and Trey Coy, and Dakota Johnson, all of Salt Lake City. He
was preceded in death by his father, John Clive Simonsen. Mike was our grumpy
gentle giant with a heart of gold and we loved him dearly. He will be greatly
missed by his family and his many friends who loved him and considered him as
part of their family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 12 noon at the
Kearns East Stake Center, 4731 South 4300 West. Family and friends may visit
Wednesday, 6 - 8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road, and
Thursday at the church, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment will follow at Valley View
Memorial Park. A celebration of Mikey's life will be held at 4:00 p.m.
following the graveside service at 3925 W. Ridgeview Way, Taylorsville, Utah.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.

Stangler Sr., David T.
David T. Stangler Sr . 1931~ 2004  David passed away Oct. 30th in St Marks
Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born Oct 11, 1931 to Emil
T. and Mary A. Rafinski Stangler in Trout Lake, MN.  He is survived by his
wife, Elaine Cahoon, daughters Rhonda (Mike) Wells, Phyllis (Mike) Morris and
son David Jr (Jann) Stangler; six granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.
He was the oldest of 14 children, 11 still living. A Vigil Service will be
held at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele on Nov. 3rd at 5:30 p.m. followed
by a viewing from 6-8 p.m. Catholic Mass will be held at St Marguerite's
Church, 510 E. Vine St. Tooele at 10 a.m. Nov. 4th. An LDS Memorial Service
will also be held at 3 p.m. on Nov. 4th at the Grantsville W. Stake Center,
115 E. Cherry St., Grantsville, UT. Interment in the Grantsville City
Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/2/2004 - 11/3/2004.

Titus, Janet Grace Cressall
Janet Grace Cressall Titus Beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt & Friend  Janet
was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 2:09
p.m. after fighting a long and courageous battle with esophageal/stomach
cancer. Born in Mapleton, Utah, July 24, 1932 at 12:10 a.m. to Roscoe Farnes
Cressall and Emma Eliza Lee. Married Richard Gaige Titus, December 2, 1953;
later divorced.  She is survived by her three children, Matthew Titus, Susan
Titus and an especially loved daughter Jennifer (David) Jones, whose love and
support made fighting the cancer bearable. Janet is also survived by her
grandchildren, who were the light of her life; Adam Lee Hunter, Alexander
Gaige Titus, Spencer Grace Jones and Jett Matthew Jones. Other survivors
include three sisters, two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. The
family would like to give special thanks to M.D. Anderson of Houston, Texas
for giving Janet hope and the best treatment available. To Odyssey Hospice for
their love and care, as it made Janet feel safe and loved. Love and
appreciation also go out to all of those who came to visit and stayed to help
out. Mom, I love you more than words can express and I will miss you all the
days of my life. Remember the promise. Love, Jennifer. A viewing will be held,
Wed. November 3, 2004 at Grovecreek 5th Ward, 475 N. 700 E. Pleasant Grove,
Utah, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Thursday, Nov. 4th, 2:00 p.m. at
Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, with a viewing one hour prior
to services. Interment, Redwood Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/2/2004 - 11/3/2004.

Williams Jr., Joseph Thomas
Joseph Thomas Williams, Jr. "Tom"  SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Joseph Thomas
Williams, Jr. Passed away Oct. 30, 2004 as a result of a fall. Tom was born
March 8, 1939 in Preston, Idaho to Joseph Thomas and Thelda Mourine Jackson
Williams. He was a school teacher, principal, realtor, temple ordinance worker
and served two LDS missions. Survived by his wife, Dana Pond Williams; their
seven children, Raymond Williams, Ramona Park, Lanny Sorenson, Shane Pond,
Jayel Kirby, JoAnn Davis, Amy Pilling; 29 grandchildren; two brothers; four
sisters. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iris Little Williams. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. at the LDS Church, 3671 South
Oldham (4180 W.), West Valley City, Utah with a viewing, 12-12:45 p.m.
Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. Interment will be
in Terreton, Idaho.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/2/2004.