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Archuleta, Dreydon Anthony
Dreydon Anthony Archuleta 4/13/2004 ~ 9/29/2004  Dreydon Anthony Archuleta was
born April 13, 2004 in Ogden, Utah to Geno and Julie Archuleta. Dreydon passed
away September 29, 2004 surrounded by all of his family and friends. Dreydon
was a beautiful brown-eyed angel and made Geno and Julie's family complete. He
had a very contagious smile that would brighten anyone's day and a laugh that
made us smile.  Dreydon, for the short time he had to spend with us, brought
so much joy and happiness into our lives and now he will fly with the angels.
We love you baby boy and you will always be with us. Dreydon is survived by
his parents Geno and Julie Archuleta of Salt Lake City, UT; grandparents: Mike
and Shelby Romero of Ogden, UT; Sam and Cheryl Archuleta of Ogden, UT; Rich
and Chris Hall of Clinton, MT; Dennis and Marilee Bubash of Springville, UT;
Bill and Wilma Powell of Washington, UT; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
There will be a public viewing Friday, October 1, 2004 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 125
East 5350 South (Washington Terrace 10th Ward) in Washington Terrace, Utah.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2004 in the
Ogden City Cemetery at 1875 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, UT.  Condolences may be sent
to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/1/2004.

Blair, Don C.
Don C. Blair "Friend to All"  To the greatest dad ever, our dad Don Charles
Blair, who we loved and adored. Passed away at age 79 on Sunday, September 26,
2004 with his family and friends surrounding him.  Don was born September 21,
1925 in Murray, Utah, to George Martin and Gladys Boyce Blair. Married Donna
Mae Galli Blair in the Salt Lake Temple on April 24, 1946. Survived by his
three loving children, Gary, Kathy and Janet. Son, Gary and wife Kathi
(Gaisford) Blair and their three children, Tiffany Ann Blair Murphy,
granddaughter (husband Rick), great-granddaughters Alexis and Tori and
great-grandson Kanyon. Rachelle Blair Thatcher, granddaughter (husband Eric),
great-granddaughter Autumn. C.J. Blair, grandson. Daughter, Kathy Mae Blair
Postma and husband Steve Postma and their five children, Tami Postma Lucero
(husband Jerald) great-grandsons Nick and Andrew, Blair Steven Postma,
grandson, (wife Heidi), great-grandsons Kayden, Colten and Conner, Trish
Postma Lay, granddaughter, (husband Tyler), great-grand-daughters Addison and
Emma, Lisa Postma Evans, granddaughter, (husband Brian), great-granddaughters
Emery and Stella Ann, Mandy Postma, granddaughter. Daughter, Janet Blair Kaye
and husband Bruce of Sacramento, CA and their two children, Jennifer Kaye,
granddaughter and John Barcroft Kaye, grandson. Through the years dad was
active in many local church and civic organizations. President of the Murray
Chamber of Commerce and President of the Murray Boys Club. He served in the
Bishopric for several years as first counselor. President of IPPA and also
served on the board of directors. They lived in the Murray 3rd ward for over
50 years on Mountain View Dr. His greatest love was his beautiful wife Donna
and his three children, Gary, Kathy and Janet and his wonderful grandchildren.
And Dad loved the camera and he loved to be taking photographs. He had just
celebrated his 79th birthday on September 21, 2004. Don Blair, better known as
Big Daddy, is an icon of the Salt Lake photography community, a veteran
portrait artist who started his career taking high school pictures in the
early 1940's.  "I worked as an errand boy for Peck Camera Shop in 1936 when I
was in the seventh grade." "I swept the floor and emptied trashcans." But by
the early '40s, he'd moved up in the company, taking high school portraits. In
'43, Blair entered the military serving in the South Pacific where he carried
the spec number of a photographer. "I wanted to take pictures, but the closest
I got, photographically speaking, was stacking shelves with photo supplies at
the Signal Corps." After returning to Utah, he went back to the studio and met
his wife Donna. After the marriage, they lived in a small apartment in the
back of the studio, working together in a Peck's studio. Shortly thereafter,
Peck wanted out of the photography business so Blair purchased the studio.
Blair set out to be the best photographer in town. By the '50s, Blair was the
first professional photographer in the valley to his own color lab and do
color finishing. About this time Eastman Kodak, noticed the spry Utahn and his
technique in using extremely wide-angle lens, backgrounds and unconventional
lighting. He is known as a legend in the industry. Don Blair was a charter
member and past President of the Intermountain Professional Photographers
Association. National award recipient. Don recipient. Don received the Master
of Photography degree in 1966 and Craftsman degree in 1968. He is a member of
Camera Craftsman of America, membership by invitation only, which consists of
40 members in the world. Received the fellowship of American Society of
Professional Photographers in 1987, the Gerhard Bakker award from Professional
Photographers of America in 1995 and also received the honorary fellowship
from American Society of Photography in 2000. Also was a member of the British
Institute Inc. of Photographers. Don has presented programs at national
conventions many years. He has lectured in over 200 regional and state
conventions, also Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Japan, Europe, Australia and New
Zealand. He was one of the three Americans to lecture at the 1st International
Photographic Convention held in England. Don has taught the advanced color
portrait course at the Winona for 30 consecutive years. Don has presented
seminars at the University of New Hampshire in New England, the University of
Texas, the University of Miami, East Coast School, Texas School, Triangle,
Southwestern, West Coast School and the Rochester Institute in New York. Don
Blair has photographs on display in the Photography Hall of Fame. Dad is
preceded in death by his wife, Donna Mae Blair, his mother Gladys Boyce Blair
and father George Martin Blair. Don is survived by his sister Wanda Lee
Thornberg, (husband Dean Thornberg). Viewing, Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760
South State Street, Sunday, October 3, 2004, 5-7pm. Funeral services at Murray
3rd Ward, 4600 So. Brown St. (160 East), Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, 12 noon.
Viewing one hour prior to services at the church. Interment, Murray City
Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/29/2004 - 10/1/2004.

Brewer, Robert J.
Robert J. Brewer 1949 ~ 2004  Rob was born in Salt Lake City on November 25,
1949 and passed away on September 28, 2004.  He attended Skyline High School
where he met and married Sherri Hart. They later divorced. In 1978 he met
Nikki Frusteri and they married in 1979. Rob grew up "busting tires" at his
dad's tire store. He moved into sales, working at several local stores. He was
last employed at Tire World where he was a top salesperson. Rob enjoyed
fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. He was a family man and loved the
motorcycle trips with his boys watching them learn to ride. He especially
loved the guitars and singing around the campfire. He and his family went on
many trips to various places around the country. Rob had an infectious laugh
that made him the life of the party. He had a gift to see people at face
value. He was not judgmental and was loved by all who knew him. Rob will be
missed by; his Wife, Nikki, Boys; Robert J. Brewer Jr. (Robbie), Dustin N.
Brewer, and Jesse Brewer, Parents; Bob Brewer, Ruth Raleigh (Bud), Sister;
Sherri Cook, Brothers; Terry Brewer, Corey Brewer, Kelly Brewer. Rob will also
be greatly missed by his many friends who were also his family. Services will
be held at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Pond at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday
October 2, 2004 at 3401 S. Highland Drive. Funeral Directors, Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/1/2004 - 10/2/2004.

Calkins, Donna Lea
Donna Lea Calkins 1946 ~ 2004  Donna Lea Calkins, age 58, passed away
peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 29, 2004 in the company of her
loved ones, after a difficult two year battle with cancer. Donna was born
September 25, 1946 in Whittier, CA to her parents Arnold and Nadine Davis.
Donna worked for Qwest for 25 years while earning three degrees, including a
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and was a member of the Nation Honor Society. 
Donna loved life, art and bunnies. She always strived for perfection and
thought of others before herself. She is survived by her son, Jaden; sister
Janet; brother Gary; mother Nadine. Preceded in death by her father Arnold
Story Davis. The family would like to thank the women of her bible study
class, the staff of Dr. Nibley's office and the staff of Vista Care for their
love and support. Funeral Services for Donna will be held on Saturday October
2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, where
friends may call from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: The Holbrook
Mortuary. We love you mom and we miss you dearly. Until we meet again you will
always be in out hearts and thoughts.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/1/2004.

Carter, Ronald H.
Ronald H Carter1933 ~2004  Our husband and father passed away at home on 28
September 2004 surrounded by friends and family.  Born in Salt Lake City on
October 2, 1933, Dad is survived by his wife, Sandra; and all 10 of his
children, Stephen, Micheal, Jeanne, Donna, Janet, Ronald, Lisa, Pam, Allen,
and Brett.  His posterity of 109 will miss him. A viewing will be held October
3 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the LDS meeting house at 275 East 10600 South.
Funeral services will be at the same location October 4 at Noon with a short
viewing from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/1/2004 - 10/2/2004.

Clark, Janet Trudy Hall
Janet Trudy Hall Clark 1943 ~ 2004  Janet Trudy Hall Clark died on Sept. 27,
2004 at home. She was born Nov. 9, 1943. Preceded in death by her mother,
father and older brother. She left behind father, three sons and one daughter,
15 grandchildren. Devoted mother, grandmother and sister. Having a gathering
at 2017 S. 9404 W., Magna, UT from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2nd.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/1/2004 - 10/2/2004.

Holtman, Eva Mae Hoskins
Eva Mae Hoskins Holtman 1908 ~ 2004  Eva Mae Hoskins Holtman, 96 years old,
died September 29, 2004 at Care Source Residence, a hospice facility, of
causes incident to old age. Eva was born September 23, 1908 at Portage, Utah
to William Oliver and Mary Ellen (Nellie) Moon Hospins. She was the oldest
child of four. She married Arthur Harry Holtman October 12, 1935 and later
divorced. Was married briefly to Leroy Consylman. She retired from employment
with the State of Utah at age 65 and was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a tiny little woman of strong
determination and an iron will to be independent. When she was so weak she
could barely get out of bed, she wanted to be useful and help others. Her
constant fear was that she would be a burden. She fought valiantly to avoid
this to the very end when her body would not do what her mind decreed. She is
survived by her only child, Peggy K. Ellis of Salt lake City, two
grandchildren Lynn Woodbury of Sandy, Utah and Gary Lee Ellis (his wife
Teresa) of Draper, Utah; and five great-grandchildren (Lynn's girls Lindsay
Kay and Kassie Lyn Woodbury and Gary's boys Tyler Dell, Ryan Clayton and
Justin Lee Ellis). She is also survived by a stepson, William B. Holtman (his
wife Joan) of Murray, Utah; her sister, Cossette Crosby (her husband Harvey
F.) of Bountiful, Utah. Seven nieces and nephews, who were like her very own
children, and their families, also survive her. She was preceded in death by
her parents and two brothers, Earl Lynn Hoskins and Ervin Coy Hoskins. Four
stepchildren pre-deceased her, Dorothy Jackson, Robert Arthur Holtman, Scott
H. Holtman and Jack Holtman. A viewing will be held Sat., October 2, 2004 at
Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah
from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Following viewing, there will be a family
gathering and memorial service. Grave dedication will be 2:00 p.m. at the
cemetery in Portage, Utah where she will be interred beside her parents and
generations of ancestors and family members that she loved so dearly. Kind
thoughts of her memory instead of flowers would be appreciated. The family
would like to thank all those who gave her love and care in the final days.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/1/2004.

Knight, Janet Ann
Janet Ann Knight 11/3/1967~9/27/2004  Janet Ann Knight,  36, passed away
Monday, Sept. 7, 2004 in Colorado.  She was born Nov. 3, 1967 in Salt Lake
City, Utah, daughter of Leonard and Rosaland Wright Wahlberg. Janet is
survived by her daughter, Brittney Marie Knight; her mother, one brother and
two sisters. Preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary,
295 North Main, where friends may call from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. Guest book  and
direction map at www.russonmortuary.com I love you, Mom, and we will all miss
you very much.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/1/2004.

Lorimer, Verda Ipson
Verda IpsonLorimer 6/29/1922 ~ 9/29/2004  Verda Ipson Lorimer was born in
Panguitch, Utah on June 29, 1922  to Parley and Sarah Ann Church Ipson.  She
was the fifth child of 12 in the Ipson family. She lived in Panguitch until
she moved to Salt Lake City to attend LDS Business College. While in Salt
Lake, she met her future husband, James Lee Lorimer Jr., who was then in
training at Fort Douglas. They were married in Panguitch on December 19, 1944
and were sealed in the Manti Temple on June 19, 1950. Mom and Dad raised eight
children, Lee III, Larry, Scott, Brenda, Brent, Dean, Kirk and Verlee. Mom
served two missions for the LDS Church with her sweetheart, the first to
Dublin, Ireland, and the second to San Bernadino, California. Mom served
tirelessly in her church callings, in the community, and most of all, in the
lives of her children. She lifted up the hands that hung down, strengthened
the feeble knees, and was a mighty witness of the Lord Jesus Christ. To her
dying breath, she was filled with gratitude, and as she was fond of saying,
"full of the Old Ned." She was endlessly compassionate and a riotously funny
lady. We will miss her, but know that she is reunited with her sweetheart and
is happy. She was as great a mom as any child could ever have. We love you
Mom. Verda is survived by her children Lee III (Phyllis), Larry (Eva), Scott
(Dee), Brenda (Bill), Brent (Les), Dean (Bev), Kirk (Kory) and Verlee (Randy),
40 grandchildren and 31 great- grandchildren, sisters Rhea Blessing, Ruth
Cannon, Lena Wilson, and her brother Hyrum Ipson (Sammy). She was preceded in
death by her parents Sarah and Parley Ipson, her husband Lee, five brothers,
two sisters, and two grandsons, Joseph and Kurt. A memorial service will be
held at the Park Ward Chapel, located at 1125 N. 400 W., Centerville, Utah, on
Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call Sunday
evening, October 3, 2004, 6-8 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary,
295 North Main in Bountiful, or an hour before the service on Monday. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Utah or the Perpetual
Education Fund.  We are grateful to the staff of Hospice for Utah and Brighton
Gardens for their kindness to Mom in her last days. Online guestbook available
at www.russonmortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/1/2004 - 10/3/2004.

Olsen, Margaret Williams
Margaret Williams Olsen 1912 ~ 2004  Margaret Williams Olsen, beloved sister,
grandmother and great-grandmother, died Sept 27, 2004 at home with her family
at her side.  Margaret was born September 29, 1912 in Minersville, Beaver Co.,
Utah. She was the daughter of George R. and Celestia Dorabell Murdock
Williams. In 1919, her family moved from Minersville to Thomas, Bingham Co.,
Idaho where she grew up. Margaret married Ross Walker Packer November 21,
1932. They had two children, Dora LaRie Packer and Charles Roscoe Packer.
Margaret and Ross were later divorced. Margaret came to Utah in the fall of
1936. She married Thomas Raymond Olsen on December 1, 1939 in the Salt Lake
Temple. They had two boys, Thomas Williams Olsen and Richard Clark Olsen.
Margaret became a licensed practical nurse after her marriage to Thomas and
worked as a nurse for several years. Margaret was active in The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved her work there. She was a member
of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for many years and served in different
callings, as chaplain, lesson leader and as Captain of Nibley Park Camp. She
is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Olsen; daughter, Dora LaRie
(Eldon) Christensen and sons, Charles Roscoe Packer, Thomas Williams Olsen and
Richard Clark Olsen. Also her parents and 10 of her brothers and sisters. She
is survived by her brother, George R. (Deon) Williams and sisters, Dora (Tom)
Blake and Lola (Jerry) Glazier, also grandchildren, Robyn Christensen, Dana
Christensen, Shayne (Susan) Christensen, Dio Christensen, Jody (Diane)
Christensen, Samantha Christensen (Jeff) McCollin and Charles Raymond (Nancy)
Packer; 15 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nibley Park
Ward, 2450 South 600 East. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6
to 8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and at the ward Monday
from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/1/2004 - 10/2/2004.

Thomas, Josephine K. "Joey"
Josephine "Joey" K.Thomas 09/16/12 ~ 09/29/04 "Perky"  Our beloved mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and friend "Fritzi" passed away peacefully on
September 29, 2004 of causes due to incident of age. She was 92 and has
returned to her Heavenly Father. She was born in Pueblo, CO to George and Mary
Melich Keirn on September 16, 1912. Married Herald Gray Thomas August 11, 1937
in Salt Lake City, UT. He died January 13, 1989. Joey gave Herald undivided
loyalty, support and love all their 51 wonderful treasured years. Now she is
in the arms of her beloved husband.  She had a great love and pride for her
family and will be greatly missed. The true joy in her life came through her
children and grandchildren. Joey had a zest for life and was a marvelous
mother and great cook. Years ago she loved going to the bank club and enjoyed
the comradeship with her friends. She loved to tell all her stories to Herald
as they watched television together. Going out to lunch weekly with her
daughter Joanne and staying with her and the son-in-law Bill for the weekend
was the highlight of her life for many years. Joey is survived by her loving
daughter Joanne (William) Alder of Salt Lake City, her son Thom (Connie)
Thomas of Aurora, CO; seven grandchildren, David (Amy) Alder, Wendy (Bobby)
Mitchell, Debbie Alder of Salt Lake City, Ryan Thomas, Kim (Bret) Lawson of
Aurora, CO, Troy Thomas of Salt Lake City, and Tristen Thomas of Aurora, CO;
12 great-grandchildren, Andrew Alder, Shelby Alder, Cody Mitchell, Corey
Mitchell, Jeremy Mitchell, Josh Mitchell, Jordyn Mitchell, Jericho Mitchell of
Salt Lake City, Avn Burris, Ashley Lawson, Raquel Lawson, Rylee Lawson of
Aurora, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother and father; four
sisters (Ann Marion, Margaret Putnik, Mary Wadsworth, Emma Burbidge) and one
brother (George Evankovich). The family wishes to thank the staff at Woodland
Park Care Center (Jennifer, Beth, Casey, Pat, Chris, and a special thanks to
Alex's loving kindness to my mother) and Vista Hospice Care staff (Ron, Dee,
Jennifer and Nurse John) for their tender and loving care they rendered in
Joey's behalf and her family. We ask for your understanding and prayers as we
move forward with our lives, never forgetting, but slowly healing. We love you
mom and will miss you "Fritzi" until we meet again. Cherish the love and
memories we had.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004
at 1:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple. There will be a viewing
at Larkin Mortuary from Noon-1:00 p.m. prior to the services. Family and
friends my call at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, Friday, October 1,
2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.E-mail
condolences to the family at weather@aros.net.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/1/2004.