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Arnold, Richard A.
Richard A. Arnold (Dic) 1925 ~ 2004  Dic passed away peacefully November 2,
2004 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving
husband, great dad and a wonderful grandfather to his children, grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild.  He was born to Reverend J. H.
and Ruth E. Arnold October 18, 1925, in Calvin County, Virginia and raised in
Delaware and Pennsylvania. His late father was a Presbyterian minister, and
his mother a talented vocalist. He spent summers as a child in the Atlantic
City, New Jersey area, at his grandparent's farm. He graduated from York Jr.
College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with a degree in Sales Administration and
worked in the sales field all his life. He joined the U.S. Navy when he was
17, and proudly served during World War II as a signalman on the USS Denver.
In 1976, he and his wife, Rosella, embarked on a successful real estate career
of nearly 29 years in the Salt Lake area.  Dic was preceded in death by his
parents, his first wife of 26 years, Mary Elizabeth Fetrow, and a
great-granddaughter Brooke Elizabeth Hoffee. He is survived by his second wife
Rosella, wife of nearly 30 years, daughters and sons: Sandra A. Peterson
(Kent), Betsy A. Crook (Dave), Carla D. Crook (Steve), James Diefenderfer,
Melinda Sue Diefenderfer, and John Diefenderfer, a brother, Charles Arnold (of
PA), a brother-in-law, Robert Fetrow (of PA) and numerous cousins in the East.
He left behind 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and one
great-great-grandson.  Dic was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church,
and a member of Cottonwood Presbyterian Church for 43 years, where he served
as a Deacon, Fellowship Chairman, a member of the bell choir, and spearheaded
special interests, which included Cargo Day and the Hanging of the Greens for
many years. He had a great love of the out-of-doors and pursued activities
such as hunting, fishing and camping, boating, motorcycling and snowmobiling.
He was an accomplished wood worker, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of
furniture which graces the homes of family members.  He was a loving, giving,
and caring individual, always ready to help others, and was an avid supporter
of the Utah Food Bank. A celebration of Dic's life will be held at Cottonwood
Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine Street, Salt Lake City, Utah on Sat.,
November 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions on his
behalf may be made to Cottonwood Presbyterian Church bell choir, Deacon's Fund
or the Utah Food Bank.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/6/2004 - 11/7/2004.

Bernardo, Peter
Peter Bernardo 1921 ~ 2004  Peter Bernardo passed away October 29, 2004 at the
Ogden Regional Hospital. He was born Nov. 26, 1921 in Ohio. His family moved
to Utah shortly after his birth. He grew up in Utah and worked at various
ranches in Utah, WY, and NV. In the later years Pete returned to the Salt Lake
Valley where he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sister Teresa McDonald of Salt Lake City and step-son
Gary Passey of West Haven, Utah. Also nephews Frank and Jim Perry and several
other nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Joseph, his
mother Carmela, two sisters Rose Perry and Josephine Bernardo, and three
brothers Tomas, Frank, and John.  A private memorial service will be held by
the family.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Boekweg, Ronald James
Ronald James Boekweg 1948 ~ 2004  Ronald James Boekweg accomplished his
earthly mission on Thursday, November 4th, 2004, after a 10-year battle with
chronic Lymphocytic leukemia. Ron was born April 23, 1948 in Salt Lake City,
Utah to Carl Boekweg and Esther Johanna Nemelka. He graduated from West High
School in 1966 and served a mission to Norway from 1967 through 1969. Ron
married Marilyn Louise Monson on October 7, 1971 in the Salt Lake Temple. His
joy in his life was his family. He was blessed with five children and almost
10 grandchildren. Ron attended the University of Utah and completed a
carpenter apprenticeship at Salt Lake Community College. He worked as a union
commercial carpenter for 10 years before he was diagnosed with Multiple
Sclerosis. He then return to Salt Lake Community College and earned an
associated degree in Data Processing. He worked for Smith's Management
Corporation, Hercules, and the Administrative Office of the Courts. As a
faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served
three stake missions and loved teaching the gospel. He served many church
callings, including ordinance worker in the Jordan River Temple. Ron is
survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Richard (Becky) Boekweg, Jennifer
(Brian) Jacobs, Scott (Janelle) Boekweg, Emily (Brant) Barney, and Darren
(Sheena) Boekweg; grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Noah, Sarah, Allison, Madelyn,
Nathan, Julianna, Tyson, and Ian (who is due next week); his father, Carl
Boekweg; his mother, Esther Miller; his brothers, Ted Boekweg, David
(Merilynn) Boekweg, Kent (Linda) Boekweg, his sisters, Linda (Dennis) Alger
and Arlene (Jim) Seger. Over the past few years he suffered many health
trials, but miraculously felt well enough to spend a week with his family at
the Bear River Lodge this summer and enjoyed an Alaskan cruise with his wife.
These memories will always be cherished by his family. We appreciate Dr. Kent
Difiore, Utah Cancer Specialists, and Rocky Mountain Hospice during his
extended illness. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 8, 12 noon at the
Granger West 7th Ward, 3300 S. 4440 W., West Valley City, Utah. A viewing will
be held for friends and family on Sunday, November 7th from 5-7 p.m. at
McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd and Monday at the church one hour
prior to funeral services. Interment will be in Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/6/2004 - 11/7/2004.

Brown, Sally
Sally Brown 1945 ~2004  Sally Miller Brown, loving wife, mother, sister,
grandmother and friend, returned home to her Father in Heaven on Wednesday,
Nov. 3, 2004. She was born on July 1, 1945, to John and Betty Miller. She
married Stephen Brown on October 12, 1963. Their marriage was later solemnized
in the Salt Lake Temple. She loved spending time with her family. Her loves in
life were spending time with her grandchildren, attending many different
temples and doing temple and genealogy work. She is survived by her husband;
sons, Greg (Brenda) Brown, Matthew (Wendy) Brown, Darren (Shereen) Brown,
Randall (Trisha) Brown; 12 grandchildren; sisters, Patricia (Jim) Larsen,
Susan Miller; brothers, John (Teri) Miller, Jack (Faye) Miller, George Miller
and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grantsville
Stake Center, 550 E. Durfee. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6-8
p.m. at Tate Mortuary and from 9:30-10:30 prior to services at the church.
Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Clayton, Ben S.
Ben S. Clayton "Together Again"  Ben S. Clayton passed away on Nov. 4, 2004 at
Alta Ridge Assisted Living with his family by his side.  He was born on June
22, 1920 to Aaron T. and Pearl Sandquist Clayton. Married Truby Evelyn Holt on
Nov. 21, 1945 in South Jordan, Utah, later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple, she
passed away on April 24, 2001. Ben was a self-taught electrician and later
took a graduate course in electronics to become a master electrician. He
served in the Air Force during World War II and the Korean War, stationed in
the Philippines and Australia.  Survived by daughters Truby (Joe) Allen, Kathy
(Bill) Kelley, Vicki (Kent) Anderson and Shellie King, his brothers and their
wives, Willard (Wanda) and Phillip (Elaine), 12 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his brothers Glen and Charles
(Chick) and his sister Sue Weathers. The family wishes to thank the staff at
Alta Ridge Assisted Living for their loving care, Odyssey Hospice, and special
thanks to Dad's good friends Bill Rawlings and family, Anna Newton and Vern
Hose (who preceded him on November 3, 2004). Always a gentleman and devoted to
his wife Evelyn, they are now together.  Funeral services will be held Monday,
November 8, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 So.
where friends and family may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to
the services. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

DeLaMare, Jeanne
Jeanne DeLaMare "Foofah" 1922 ~ 2004  Our beloved mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and friend  returned to her Heavenly Father on November 4,
2004. Jeanne was born May 29, 1922 in St. Anthony, Idaho, the first child of
Leland and Melvina Winter. She married John C. (Jack) DeLaMare on June 20,
1941, their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Jeanne is
survived by her seven children; Winter (Joyce), Jim (JoAnn), Jody (Craig),
Karren, Wendy (Steve) Ashton, Micki (Norm) Banks, Darci (Paul) Deputy, Mardi
(Steve) Pearson and her three sisters, Gae Duersch, Jo Petersen, LeeAnne
Walker; 33 grandchildren and 48 great-grand-children.  Jeanne was a talented
artist. Her passions included painting, porcelains and gardening, talents that
she lovingly shared with all. Her other grand passion was her lifelong
friendship with her buddies in "Club". Funeral services will be held Saturday,
November 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Park 6th Ward, 1155 N. 1200 W., Salt
Lake City, Utah. Interment will be held at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Special
thanks to the friends at Park Lane and our many thanks to the extraordinary
and very caring staff of Utah Dialysis.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/5/2004 - 11/6/2004.

Fulghum, James Paul
James Paul Fulghum 1922 ~ 2004  On Thursday, November 4, 2004 a shadow was
cast over our hearts. James Paul Fulghum (Jim) our beloved husband, father,
grandfather, friend and neighbor rejoined his Father in Heaven. Though he left
this world suddenly, he lived a full and happy life with his beloved wife and
companion of more than 60 years. Together they traveled the world and touched
many lives along the way. Jim was born February 3, 1922 in Aiken, South
Carolina to Paul and Addie Belle Fulghum. As a young man, he served his
country in the Air Force during World War II. He married Jean Schoney March 4,
1944. They were later sealed in the San Diego temple for time and all
eternity. He worked for Utah Oil for 25 years and retired from the State of
Utah after 15 years of service. He served as a High Priest and home teacher in
the Valley View 3rd Ward. Jim was a shining example of God's love to all who
knew him. His family's lives will be forever enriched by the lessons he shared
with us. He enjoyed the temple, family history, square dancing, bowling and
spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Jean Fulghum; two
children; Jim (Karyn), CA and Janice Hastings (Bruce), West Valley City; five
grandchildren, Christine (Philip) Edwards, Paul Fulghum, Hollie Hastings,
Kimberly (Dennis) Lundstrom and Kyle Hastings; two great-grandchildren, Emma
and Daegan; one brother, Kenneth (Sylvia) Fulghum; sister-in-law, Fran
Fulghum, SC. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Judson. Funeral
services will be held Monday, Nov. 8, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the Valley View
3rd Ward, 4101 S. 1925 E. Friends may call Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the
Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 S. 2300 E. and at the church from 10:45-11:45 a.m.
prior to the services. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to www.holbrookmortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Gagon, Nicholas Vincent
Nicholas Vincent Gagon #36 5/6/1990 ~ 11/4/2004  Beloved son, brother, uncle
and friend. We lay you to rest with our love and admiration. Nick leaves
behind a legacy of an admirable football and wrestling career and one that
would have set records. He loved Cottonwood football and all of his teammates.
His big brown eyes, gentle smile and sense of humor will be missed, but will
always remain in our hearts. He is survived by his devoted mother, Kathleen
Arnovick; and stepfather, Bill Conner; father, Ed Gagon; brothers, Michael
Walters (Mandy) and Matthew McCune; stepbrothers, Will Conner, Austin Conner,
Micah Conner, Park Conner; nephew, Michael John Walters III; niece, Cabria
Walters; his aunt, Lynette Erskine (Kevin); uncles, Steven Arnovick (Nan-cee)
and Derik Arnovick (Sheryl); his cousins, Rick, Travis, Robbie, Chris,
Stephanie, Jack; and many, many friends. Nick is preceded in death by his
grandmother and grandfather, Lois and Charles Arnovick; and his niece, Kylie
Marie Walters. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 8, 2004, 11 a.m.
at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South. Friends and family
may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services Mon-day at
Mountain View. Interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Nick, we love you more
than all the stars in the sky.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/6/2004 - 11/7/2004.

Gallegos, John Jerome
John Jerome Gallegos "JJ"  JJ returned to God's arms Nov. 4, 2004. He will be
dearly missed by his family and friends who loved him. He was born April 20,
1970, to Moises and Sue Gallegos. Survived by parents; children, Torie and
Gabriel; sisters, Ann and Corrie, and his large and loving family. Funeral
services will be held Sunday, November 7th, 2:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial
Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held one hour prior to
services. In lieu of flowers, contributions to his children are appreciated.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Haislip, William John "Bill"
William "Bill" John Haislip 8/15/41 ~ 11/03/04  Bill Haislip, age 63, died
peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on November 3, 2004,
following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born to Norman and
Jeanette Haislip on Aug. 15, 1941 in Salt Lake City, UT. He grew up in Davis
County and attended Davis High School, where he took all state in tennis. Bill
served his country for three years as a Sergeant in the Army with the 82nd
Airborne division. Married Arvella Roberts with whom he had three children,
later divorced. Married Dianna McGrath in 1992. Bill was very athletic and
enjoyed every aspect of the great outdoors, including hunting and fishing. He
continued to play tennis for many years and was a member of the Sports Mall
Tennis Club. He was a great golfer and spent much of his free time on the golf
course trying to get that hole in one or that perfect round. His most favorite
times were spent with his family and friends at Lake Powell, always trying to
catch the elusive big one! Bill was well known for his great sense of humor,
and always had a new joke to tell. Most of his career was spent as a sporting
goods rep. for Dierks Inc. and Haislip, Dolph and Assoc. He was a Master
Certified Home Inspector and owner of Allstate Home Inspections. He was well
respected in his profession and had many friends in the real estate business.
Most of all, Bill will be remembered as the best grandpa of all. "Papa" &
Gramps we will always love you. Survived by wife Dianna, daughter Traci (Gary)
Norton, sons Jon and Jason Haislip, stepchildren Britt (Shawn) Graham, Jared
McGrath and 11 grandchildren: Austin, Brendon, Nicole, Mackenzie, Sean, Kylee,
Raychel, Hunter, Kennedy, Kayden and Heston, and three sisters and two
brothers Norma, Richard (Vickie), Sandy (Jim), Lillian (Junior). Preceded in
death by his parents and brother Ted. Special thanks to Hospice for Utah,
Sarah, Dawn Colbert and Barbara Jenson for their special care. In lieu of
flowers please send donations to: Hospice of Utah at 1240 So. 450 E. (801)
576-1455. Funeral Services to be held Monday, Nov. 8, 2004 at 12 noon at
Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 S. Sandy, UT. Friends may call
from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/6/2004 - 11/7/2004.

Lanier, Howard
Howard Lanier 1920 ~ 2004  Howard Lanier, a long-time resident of Utah, passed
away in Weston, Florida on October 23, 2004.  Howard was born December 20,
1920 in Decatur, Illinois to Howard George Lanier and Mabel LaBrash. While
serving in the military from 1942 to 1946, he married Olive May Oakeson of
South Jordan, Utah. Howard worked for Kennecott Copper Corp. for 22 years,
then as vice president with Essex International for two years, and as
president of Micrometallics Corp. until he retired in 1985. After his
retirement, he worked as a consultant in technical litigation cases. Until the
time of his death, he worked as a consultant for Taiwan May Chia Metal Co.
Ltd. He is survived by his wife, Julie; three children, Mae (Cyril) Simon of
West Jordan;, George (Lisa) Lanier of Reno, Nevada; and Alice (Robert) Landau
of Montreal, Canada; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and
stepsons Devon and James Owens of Carmel, CA. Funeral Services were held
November 2, 2004 at Kraeer Funeral Home in Boca Raton, Florida.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

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.

Parker, George Robert
George Robert Parker 1928 ~ 2004  George Robert Parker, a broad shouldered
country boy from Hooper, Utah passed into the next life on November 4, 2004
while he slept. We will all miss him greatly. George was born April 14, 1928
in Ogden, UT to Edwin James Parker and Grace Elizabeth Hull. His boyhood was
spent in Hooper, surrounded by his large extended family. As he grew to
manhood, his sharp intellect and good character won him an appointment to the
Naval Academy at Annapolis. However, he felt a stronger call to serve his
Heavenly Father and left Annapolis to serve a mission in the British Isles
from 1948-1950. In England, he met his bride, Audrey Mealy and they were
married on May 10, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple. George worked as a civil
engineer and draftsman until he joined the Hercules Corp. While there he
graduated from Weber State University with a degree in mathematics. He was, in
fact, a rocket scientist, designing motors for several different missile
systems. At the end of his career he was able to return to the British Isles
and live in Scotland for three years where he fell in love with the people and
culture that form a large part of his heritage. He spoke often and fondly of
the friends and relatives he met there. George served faithfully in the church
all his life, most notably as a gospel doctrine teacher. After retiring, he
combined his mathematical knowledge with his innate teaching ability and
tutored students in the Davis County School District. George was well
respected for his knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ and his willingness
to share his testimony. He loved his family greatly, especially his beautiful
songbird, Audrey. We will miss his kind advice and good counsel but we are
glad he has been released from the physical burdens he bore in his last years.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey and their four sons, Robert (Debra),
Stephen (Laura), David (Shelley) and Alan (Kimberly), his brother James
(Beverly), 18 grandchildren: Andrew, Shauna, William, Catherine, Patrick,
Edwin, Elizabeth, Anita, Geoffrey, Douglas, Steffanie, Aaron, Jonathan,
Daniel, Harrison, Rebecca, Angelica, Jessica and two great-grandchildren,
Parker and Guenevere. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant
daughter, Elizabeth Anne. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 8th at
the Bountiful LDS 27th Ward chapel, 200 East 1100 North, Bountiful beginning
at 1 pm. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday, November 7th from 5-7
in the evening at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main in Bountiful and
one hour prior to services on Monday at the 27th Ward chapel. Interment will
be at the Hooper Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Parr, Rosalie
Rosalie Parr "Mom"  Our loving mother, Rosalie Parr, found peace on November
3, 2004. She was born to Virginia and Raymond Stephens on October 22, 1940 in
Salt Lake City, Utah. Rosalie attended Judge Memorial High and the University
of Utah. She was an accomplished concert pianist and organist and a not so
accomplished golfer. Rosalie's professional career included real estate
property management, stenography, and for the last several years, as legal
secretary with a prominent Salt Lake firm. A devoted Catholic, she volunteered
her musical talent for the residents of St. Joseph's Villa. More than
anything, she loved her children and relished in sharing their many
adventures. Mom, we love you and thank you for allowing us the freedom to
discover who we are in the experience of life! Your devotion to putting needs
of others before your own and a deep, genuine love for your family give us
strength at this very sad time. Mom, it's too soon, there is so much more to
be lived!  Rosalie set aside her musical aspirations for marriage and family.
Rosalie was married to David J. Parr of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 25 years;
children Lori Parr-Campbell of Missoula, Montana and John David Parr of San
Francisco.  Rosalie is survived by her children and sister, Dixie Nielsen of
Salt Lake City, and many nieces and nephews as well as her granddogs, Vista,
Jed, Jake, and Stan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia
Stephens, father, Raymond Stephens, and two brothers, Robert and Tom. A
funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic
Church, 450 East 2100 South. A vigil service will be held Monday at 7:00 p.m.
at Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South, where friends may
call from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Committal, Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th
Avenue and T Street. "A most beautiful woman in so many ways."
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/6/2004 - 11/7/2004.

Pickett, Terry Lynne
Terry Lynne Pickett 1951 ~ 2004  Terry Lynne Pickett passed away Nov. 4, 2004
in West Jordan, Utah.  Born May 27, 1951 in Salt Lake City to Reed M. and
Edith Withey Pickett. Terry was very active as a member of Mountain View
Christian Assembly in Sandy. She was an outstanding fundraiser. She was also
active in Relife and will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and
determination. Survived by her mother, Edith; brothers Dennis R. Pickett
(Sharon); Jimmy Pickett; sister Carol Wright; special adoptive sister Margie;
one niece and one nephew. Preceded in death by her father. Funeral services
Monday, November 8, 2004, 11 a.m., Mountain View Christian Assembly, 300 East
8000 South in Sandy. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Sunday
November 7 from 4-6 p.m. and at the church on Monday 10-11 a.m. Interment,
Sandy City Cemetery. A special thanks to the many friends at Mountain View
Christian Assembly for all of their prayers and kindness.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Sparrow, Dorothy Ione Anderson
Dorothy Ione Anderson Sparrow 1915 ~ 2004  LAYTON   Dorothy Anderson Sparrow,
89 passed away Nov. 2, 2004. She was living at the Beehive Home in Layton at
the time of her death. Dorothy was born January 11, 1915, in Richmond, Utah to
Christine Anderson and Frans Oscar Anderson. She was the second of five
children. During her childhood she lived in several cities in the
intermountain states where her father worked as a brick mason on schools and
factories. They made their permanent home in Richmond, Utah. She married her
lifelong companion, James Duane Sparrow, on April 15, 1936, in the Logan LDS
Temple. They were the parents of five children, Bruce D. (Linda) Sparrow, D.
Claire (Linda) Sparrow, Janet Walker, Valene (Gary) Fackrell, and Boyd L.
(Kristina) Sparrow. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to take her
daughters to look at fancy clothes at department stores then go home and
create her own pattern and sew them. She was also talented in doing many types
of needlework and very creative with crafts. She loved beautiful flowers,
especially the roses in her garden. She was an active member of the LDS church
all of her life and held many callings in Relief Society and other
organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother Dean, and
one great-granddaughter. She is survived by her five children; Brother, Don;
Sisters, Margaret Read and Bonnie Moon; 15 grandchildren, 36
great-grandchildren, three step great-grandchildren, and five great-great
grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Harpe at Tanner
Clinic, the staff at Beehive Home, Specialty Nursing, and Odyssey Hospice for
their care and kindness they gave to Mother in her last days. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary,
250 North Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, November
5, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.at Myers
Mortuary. Interment in Washington Heights Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a
Dorothy Sparrow Rose Garden Memorial at the Beehive Home in Layton has been
established at America First Credit Union, or donations to any other charity
you may wish in her name. Send condolences to the family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 11/5/2004 - 11/6/2004.

Terry, John R.
John R. Terry "Jack"  John "Jack" R. Terry born Sept. 14, 1940, passed away on
October 30, 2004.   Funeral Services will be November 8th at the Tooele
Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Tooele, Utah.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to the American Diabetes Association.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Tyler, Theona Morris
Theona Morris Tyler 1927 ~ 2004  WEST HAVEN-Theona Morris Tyler passed away on
Thursday, November 4, 2004 at her home of the last six years, attended and
cared for by her husband and several of her children and grandchildren. She
was 77 years old.  Though the years and the effects of kidney failure and
cancer had taken their toll upon her physically her spirit was still strong
and she loved life, her family, and her friends. She received great joy from
visits from her children, grandchildren, great-grand-children, her sisters and
their families, and the families of her husband's sisters and brothers. Her
standard greeting to her children and grandchildren was, "Well, hello
sunshine," and she let us all know that we were the sunshine of her life. Mom
was born in Tremonton, Utah on September 26, 1927, the first of four
daughters, to David Marvin Morris and Onetta Hansen Leishman Morris. The
family lived in Portage, UT; Tunnel, Wyoming near Kemmerer, and finally
settled in American Falls, Idaho. Mom met Dale Curtis Tyler. They married on
November 14, 1945. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS
Temple. They were blessed with five sons and one daughter. They lived in
Rockland, Idaho. In 1957 they moved to the Avenues area of Salt Lake City, and
later to Bountiful. While in Bountiful, Mom attended LDS Business College in
Salt Lake City and after graduation was employed as the attendance secretary
at Bountiful High School. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including a mission
with her husband to the Chicago Temple and worked in the Idaho Falls and Salt
Lake Temples. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dale Tyler; and four
sons and one daughter, Jim and Peggy Tyler, West Haven, UT; Vance and Carolyn
Tyler, Clinton, UT; Dennis and Michelle Tyler, Bountiful, UT; Dave and Janna
Tyler, Perry, UT; and Lee Ann and Mark Tebbs, Cedar Hills, UT. Also surviving
are 32 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, her sisters, Nadine Schritter,
American Falls, ID; Marvelle and Don Harward, American Falls, ID; and Connie
and Dee Monson, Chandler, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
youngest son, Chad, a granddaughter, Theresa and a grandson, Rory. The family
thanks all of Mom's and Dad's friends and neighbors for their care and
concern, especially Keenan Price, his mother, Mary Price, Bishop Louis Meyers,
and Bishop Harold Blumel. Bonneville Dialysis Center who so loving cared for
gave her, especially Morna, Trevor and Brian and the people at IHC Hospice
Care. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 8, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at
the Rocky Mountain Ward Chapel, 3939 W. 4000 S., West Haven. Friends may call
Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295
North Main, and Monday morning from 9-10:15 a.m. at the church prior to
services. Burial and a short graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. the
same day at the Valley View Cemetery in Rockland, Idaho. Online guest book at
www.russonmorutary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.

Wilson, Lillian Geertsen Blodgett
Lillian Geertsen Blodgett Wilson 1915 ~ 2004  Lillian Geertsen Blodgett
Wilson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and daughter of
God, has been mercifully taken home to that Heavenly Father whom she loved and
served so devotedly. She is finally with those of her family who have gone
before her. Mom was born February 19, 1915, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph
Geertsen and Marie Magdalene Andersen Geertsen. Her lovely, lily-white
complexion prompted her mother to name her for this flower. She attended West
High School, from which she graduated at 16 years because of her excellent
scholastic abilities. She also graduated from LDS Business College as a
stenographer. She worked many years for the U.S. Bureau of Mines at the
University of Utah.  She married George Virl Blodgett in 1934. Later divorced.
She met Stephen Ray Wilson, a co-worker at the Bureau of Mines, and they were
married on October 12, 1950. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1999. Mom was
a devout member of the LDS Church, in which she did much service. She has been
a Primary secretary, Primary teacher, young women's teacher and visiting
teacher. Her greatest service as a teacher and an example, however, was to her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We owe our own valiant
testimonies of Jesus Christ to her. She loved the gospel more than life
itself. She also was a teacher to our friends. She took many opportunities to
share the gospel with them.  Mom was an artist. Her painted portrayals of
nature adorn her home and ours. She also was an excellent seamstress. She
sewed late into the night many times to complete dance and Halloween costumes
or prom dresses. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Our family outings always
were times to laugh and joke with one another.  Mom is preceded in death by
her husband Steve, her parents, her sisters Genevieve, Edna, Grace and Helen,
and her brothers Joseph, Harold, Ronald and Ralph. She is survived by her
children Claudia Blodgett Curtis (Blaine), Stephen David Wilson (Teresa),
Roger Barry Wilson (LuAnn) and Laurie Jean Wilson-Bell (Timothy). She is also
survived by her brother Eugene C. Geertsen as well as 16 grandchildren, 16
great-grand-children and many nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly.
Funeral services will be held at the Highland View Ward (2980 South 2790 East)
on November 8, 2004, at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on November 7,
2004, at the Cottonwood Mortuary at 4670 South Highland Drive, and November 8
at 10 a.m. at the Highland View Ward. Interment will be at the Mount Olivet
Cemetery.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 11/6/2004.