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Bryant, Russell Lee
Russell Lee Bryant 1959 ~ 2004  Russell Lee Bryant, 45, passed away at his
home in Des Arc, Arkansas, Saturday, October 16, 2004 due to complications
from cancer. He returned to the loving arms of his Savior and his mother and
grandparents.He was born in Torrance, CA on September 3, 1959 to Joyce E. and
Walter L. Bryant. His mother moved Russell and his sisters to Utah in 1969. He
attended Orem High School. He served in the United States Army and received an
honorable discharge in 1980. He married Carol Cunningham in 1996. They were
later divorced. In 1999, Russell moved to Arkansas. He married his long-time
companion Terri Charpentier in 2004. She stood by his side and cared for him
throughout his illness. Russell is survived by his wife, Terri C. Bryant of
Heber City, UT; his step-father, Wayne C. Duke of Orem, UT; his sisters,
Lindsey M. Bryant of Springville, UT and Elizabeth (Thomas) Campbell of
Kearns, UT; his step-brothers, James (Cindy) Duke of Pocatello, ID, Joseph
(Colleen) Duke of Aurora, CO, and Steven (Lu) Duke of Maryland; his children,
Doyle Keith Olsen of Springville, UT, Mary Joyce Lacey of Salt Lake City, UT,
Matthew Walker of Canon City, CO, and Nathaniel Bryant of Denver, CO; his
step-children, Shawn Cunningham of Orem, UT, Danielle Maedel of Salt Lake
City, UT, Derek Charpentier and Jeremy Charpentier of Heber City, UT; and
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,
Russell O. and Effie Lindsey Erickson, his mother, Joyce E. Duke, his
step-sister, Charlotte (Jack) Davies, all of Orem; and by an Uncle, Maynard L.
Erickson, of Tucson, AZ. Russell was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing,
hunting and anything involving the outdoors or firearms. He was extremely
knowledgeable about all types of animal life and enjoyed sharing his knowledge
with others. Russell was best known for his outrageous sense of humor, his
boisterous laugh, and his love of life. He will be sorely missed by his family
and his many friends both in Utah and in Arkansas. Services will be held
Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel,
185 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah. Interment, Orem City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/22/2004 - 10/25/2004.

Fonnesbeck, Suzanne Duval
Suzanne Duval Fonnesbeck 1921 ~ 2004  On the morning of 20 October 2004 while
an honor guard of mourning doves stood quietly in the yard, our raison d'etre,
our revered amazing petite mother, Suzanne Duval Fonnesbeck, loving woman,
Meme, sister, aunt, and friend let go of life to be joyfully greeted by her
husband, parents, and siblings. Her life's journey began 2 April 1921 in
Mapleshade, NJ. Her parents, Jules Rene Duval and Blanche Gerbet were French
citizens. This gave her immediate dual citizenship in the U.S. and in France.
Towards the end of Prohibition and just before the stock market crash, her
mother returned to France with her and her sister, Annette, while their
father, a French wine representative, remained in the U.S. to settle affairs.
The girls' early school years were spent in Poligny and Arbois, Jura, France.
The occupation of France by Nazi Germany during World War II prompted the
patriotic Suzanne, now a young art student living in Paris, to join the French
Resistance as a courier. After the Allies liberated Paris, Suzanne met Tillman
Fonnesbeck, a GI from Logan, Utah, at a USO function. She was reading The
Stars and Stripes and he "liked her legs." Although she could speak and read
English well enough, her writing skills were rusty, so after Till returned to
the U.S. they corresponded through her mother who had befriended Till and
shared his sense of humor.  In 1946, she returned to the U.S. seeking
employment in the art field in hopes of helping her sister, who was ill with
tuberculosis, return here for medical treatment. When Till discovered she was
in Salt Lake City he brought her to his parents' home in Logan. They married
on 16 March 1947 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Till was an electrical
contractor in partnership with his brothers. Till died 10 January 1994.
Suzanne majored in fashion design at L'ecole d'Art Applique de la Mode in
Paris. Art was a lifelong passion and joy which was gladly and proudly
supported by Till and her children. As one of the founders of the Idaho Falls
Art Guild she also served as its first president. As well as participating in
the annual Spring Art Shows originally held at I.F. High School then later at
the Log Cabin, the Sidewalk Art Shows at Tautphaus Park plus the Eastern Idaho
State Fair at Blackfoot, she also exhibited in various shows throughout Idaho
and the U.S. She taught art in her home; gave demonstrations in schools to
many future artists; also helped design the stained glass windows depicting
mysteries of the rosary for Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Mom really loved
doing the fashion ads for LeVine's and Carroll's, ladies dress stores in Idaho
Falls, in part because she was practicing her dream and training in fashion
illustration. She was a member of the I.F. chapter of Zonta International, a
professional women's association, to which she donated a watercolor of Amelia
Earhart which was at one time displayed at the I.F. airport. People and
animals were her favorite subjects and watercolor and India ink were her
preferred media. Her expressive style was admired by many, but none as much as
her family. In our estimation, there was no one as gifted an artist as she.
Mom was an extraordinary woman whose style and way of doing things were
uniquely hers. One of our mutually favorite recollections is seeing her
sitting on the ground, knees propped up to support her watercolor pad, licking
her brush and swiping it across her arm to create just the right thickness of
stroke or amount and depth of color, then briefly swooshing the brush around
in the air before applying watercolor or ink to paper, totally focused on her
subject. Mom influenced and fostered our own love and interest in the arts,
self-expression, and people in general. She gave us the gift of respecting,
enjoying and feeling life in all its aspects. From both Till and Suzanne we
learned about the horrors of war and the need to be responsible citizens of
the world; their example taught us tolerance, forgiveness, compassion,
courtesy, generosity, kindness and love of animals. We also learned the
practical value of knowing several languages including "cat"! We have many
fine and humorous memories related to language and its endlessly amusing
interpretations. They were our mentors. We honor them, miss them and feel a
sadness beyond words now that they are both physically gone from our lives. 
Suzanne's friendship and love were given wholeheartedly and unconditionally.
She remained a gracious, delightful, spiritual lady throughout her illness and
daily trials humbling us with her philosophy of acceptance and gently teaching
us forbearance. Our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people who supported
and cared for Mom, for their sympathetic encouragement, treatment and kindness
to her and to us especially to Sister Angela, Jeanie, Sheri, Lisa, Melinda,
and Kay. Bless you all.  You are our heroes.  She is survived by her
daughters, Patricia Pitcher, Salt Lake City; Annette Fonnesbeck (Patrick
Brown), and Jacqueline Fonnesbeck, Idaho Falls; grandsons Jeremy Glass
(Charlette), Jamison Pitcher, and Tillman Glass; three great-grandchildren,
many nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends and special buddy, Bubba-looey. 
Besides her parents and her husband, Till, she is preceded in death by her
sisters, Elise Kehoe and Annette Duval; brother, Robert Duval; and son-in-law,
Ken Pitcher.  Vigil and rosary on Sunday 10/24 from 6-7 p.m. at St. Vincent de
Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, (5000 So.) S.L.C. Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Monday 10/25 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon
at the Benvegnu Center. Friends may call at the church an hour before Mass.
Graveside services and committal on Tuesday 10/26 at 2:00 p.m. in Idaho Falls,
Idaho, at Rosehill Cemetery (east of Rollandet on W. 21st Street.) A reception
will be held after the I.F. services at Christ the King Parish Hall 1690 E.
17th Street (17th & Woodruff). The family suggests donations to a hospice of
choice, the local art or natural history museum, or Humane Society.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

Jarman, John W.
John W. Jarman "Jack"  John W. Jarman, salesman, businessman, and
philanthropist died in an automobile accident while going to work on October
20, 2004.  Jack was born to Walter and Cuba Jarman in Omaha Nebraska on
February 8, 1922. He spent his early years on a Nebraska farm before moving to
California. In 1937 the family moved to Salt Lake City and he entered East
High as a sophomore. In 1942 he enrolled at the University of Utah (he was a
proud member of Beta Theta Pi). He left the "U" to enter the Army Air Corp,
where he was a link trainer instructor at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas,
until 1945 when he was discharged. In February 1943 he married Helen Hope
Brown; he and Helen were married until her death in 1996. Jack loved and
excelled at sports throughout his life, including track and field, skiing,
fishing, and especially golfing at the Salt Lake Country Club. He will be
remembered for his and Helen's, philanthropic efforts to a number of varied
organizations including the Ballet West, Health Sciences Center at the
University of Utah, Neighborhood House, Red Butte Gardens, Rowland Hall-Saint
Marks School, the Salt Lake Art Center, Utah Symphony and Opera, the YWCA
among many others. He was also on the Board of Directors of a number of these
organizations and was particularly proud of his work with Rowland Hall and the
Salt Lake Art Center.  He and his wife Helen were avid art collectors,
especially Western and Utah art, and loved supporting The Utah Museum of Fine
Arts. He not only supported the arts, he was an artist of note; his best-known
piece was the original Mr. Spudnut. As important as the organizations that
Jack supported, were the numerous individuals that he also helped in one way
or another; many people benefited from his friendship and support. In 1998 he
began going with an old friend Mimi Mortensen. Mimi was his dear friend and
companion. In this new phase of his life he and Mimi went on many wonderful
adventures. The family cannot express their gratitude to her for making the
last years of his life so full. Jack lived a life of giving and the joy. He
was a true gentleman. We celebrate the greatness of his life and how grateful
we were to be his children, grandchildren, and friend. When a man has lead
such a magnificent life you cannot mourn his death, only celebrate it. He is
survived by his brother Conrad (Norma) and four Children: John, Robert, Mary
Jane (William C.) Weyher, Walter (Karen); 10 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 28, 2004
at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 261 South 900 East. Friends may
call Wednesday, October 27, 2004 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Neil O'Donnell &
Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100 South. A wake will follow the funeral at the Salt
Lake Country Club. All who knew him please join the family, we would be
honored. As a memorial to him, contributions in his name would be appreciated
to one of his favorite charities or to your favorite charity.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/23/2004 - 10/28/2004.

Jensen, George Rogers
George Rogers Jensen 1924 ~ 2004  George Rogers Jensen, 80, died October 19,
2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah after a long illness.  He was born April 6, 1924
in Salt Lake City, Utah to Mary Rogers and Georg L. Jensen. He attended East
High School and graduated from the University of Utah in Chemical Engineering,
and was a member of Phi Delta Theta and Alpha Chi Sigma. He married Ruth
Bennett on November 30, 1945 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was an active member
of All Saints Episcopal Church, and was the first Senior Warden when All
Saints was made a parish.  He was a civilian engineer with the 9th Service
Command at Fort Douglas and the Presidio in San Francisco. Employed at
Bennett's as the Colorant Technical Service Manager. He volunteered as a
driver for the Red Cross and was also a greeter at the Visitor and Convention
Center. Survived by wife Ruth, son Rev. Canon Thomas Bennett Jensen, daughter
Mary Ann Aiken (David), grandchildren, John Mark Aiken, Sarah Ruth Aiken,
Theodore David Aiken (Michelle) of Salt Lake City, Emily Jensen Fentress
(Brian) of Redford, MI, and Adam Englund Jensen of Blacksburg, VA. Preceded in
death by daughter Bonnie. Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 25,
2004 at 12:00 Noon at All Saints Episcopal Church. Family will greet friends
one hour prior to services. Burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests donations to Danville Corp for Handicapped
Adults, 12257 South Business Park Drive #140, Draper, UT 84020. Funeral
Directors: Evans & Early Mortuary- a Dignity Memorial Provider.  
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Johnson, Delbert C. (Deb)
Delbert C. (Deb) Johnson 1914 ~ 2004  Delbert C. Johnson passed peacefully
into the next life on Wednesday, Oct 20, 2004. He was 90 years old. Dad was
born the third child to Lawrence Ive and Sarah Findlay Johnson on March 22,
1914, in Morley, Idaho. He married Carolyn Dalton, of Parowan, Utah on
November 21, 1938 in the St. George Temple. To this union were born six
children, Carolyn (Lynne), Kim, Kathi, Tod, Julie and Chari. Dad was preceded
in death by his parents Lawrence Ive and Sarah Findlay Johnson, three
brothers: Leonard Johnson, Oliver Johnson, Ray Johnson and one sister, Nella
Jean Johnson. He is survived by his six children, Carolyn Elizabeth, Salt
Lake; D. Kim (Louis) Johnson, Naperville, IL; Kathi Cowden, Seattle, WA; Tod
(Kathy) Johnson, Salt Lake City; Julie (Steven) Davis, Las Vegas, NV; Chari
(Ron) Davis, Midway, UT; 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Dad grew
up in Provo, UT attending the old BY High School. He attended BYU majoring in
accounting. He participated on the football, wrestling, and swimming teams.
Dad was employed as an accountant at Kennecott Copper Corp. for 36 years. Dad
retired at age 60. He and mother enjoyed this opportunity to travel and visit
grandchildren. They accepted a call to serve a mission in the New Zealand
Temple from Sept. 1975 to April 1977. Upon their return from New Zealand, Dad
was called as a sealer in the Salt Lake Temple where he served faithfully for
over 20 years. He was able to perform the marriage ceremony for many
grandchildren, extended family and friends.  Dad loved golf and spent many
wonderful afternoons enjoying the company of good friends and family on the
golf course. Dad's legacy was the love and many acts of kindness that he
showed for his companion of sixty six years. His life was an example of love
and marriage as the Lord intended, standing the test of time, growing stronger
each day. Theirs was a remarkable relationship of love and devotion for each
other. Their life together was beautiful, their love eternal, their future
possibilities endless. A viewing will be held at the Larkin Mortuary, 260 East
South Temple, Sunday, October 24th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Funeral services
will be held Monday, October 26, 2004 at the Emigration 21st North Ward, 2nd
Avenue and K St. at 12:00 noon. Friends may call that morning at the ward from
10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

Johnson, Erynne Victoria
Erynne Victoria Johnson 1968 ~ 2004 Beautiful Loving Daughter, Sister, Wife,
Friend.   Our beautiful, loving daughter, sister, wife, and friend Erynne has
found peace after battling kidney disease for most of her adult life.  Born
October 19, 1968 in Salt Lake City to Richard and Pamela (Durst) Johnson,
Erynne was a beaming, happy soul--an exuberant ray of light to all who knew
her.  Erynne graduated from Highland High and earned a business degree from
Phillips Jr. College. She married the love of her life, Rocky Corwell, in
1991. Movies, music, and crossword puzzles were her passions, and in spite of
her own health struggles, she spent much of her time helping a close friend
confined to a wheelchair. Survived by husband Rocky, her mom and dad,
stepmother Terri Jackson, brother Matt Johnson, stepsister Heather Jackson,
Uncle Larry Johnson and his partner Jim McDermott, "honorary" Uncle Ron Morgan
and many dear friends and extended family.  Memorial services will be held
Sat., Oct. 23rd at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. Family and
friends may call from 10:45-11:45 a.m., prior to services at noon.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Lake, Marie Lovell
Marie Lovell Lake 4/2/21 ~ 10/19/04  DELTA - Marie Lovell Lake, age 83, passed
away Oct. 19, 2004 in Delta.  Born April 2, 1921 in Oak City to Milton Brigham
and Myrtle LaVean Frisby Lovell, oldest of eight children. Married James
Alfred Lake, April 10, 1937. Solemnized in Manti Temple June 18, 1947. Always
active in LDS Church and had great testimony. Held many positions, greatest
being a devoted wife and Special Mom. Always made her family feel welcome and
loved. Loved her children, 38 grandchildren and 71 great-grandchildren and
always "twinkled" when they were around. They never left without a tootsie pop
or candy bar. Welcomed home by beloved husband, Alfred; daughter, Barbara
Anderson; brothers, Max, Edon, Ray, and Dean. Survived by children, Kenneth
(Sally) Lake, Leamington; Susan (Ron) Petersen; Garth (Leslie) Lake; Jeanette
(Dallas) Anderson; Laurel (Layne) Eliason; son-in-law: Scott Anderson, all
Delta; and sisters: Lavean Gillen and Afton Wilkins; brother: Clead Lovell.
Funeral services Monday, October 25, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Delta Utah Stake
Center, 72 N Center St. Friends call at Nickle Mortuary, Delta on Sunday 7 - 8
p.m. and Monday at church 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Interment Delta Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/23/2004.

Mahleres, John H.
John H. Mahleres 1922 ~ 2004  PRICE- John H. Mahleres, age 81, passed away
Oct. 21,2004 in Price. He was born October 22, 1922 in Price, Utah to Harry J.
and Ourania Sampinos Mahleres. Married Bessie Coleman, October 28, 1945 in
Price, Utah. She died on April 13, 2002. Active member of the Assumption Greek
Orthodox Church where he was a cantor and a member of G.A.P.A. John was a
longtime resident of Carbon County, where he was a self-employed rancher and a
member of the Wool Grower's Association. He was a graduate of Carbon High
School. Survived by son, Johnny (Nancy) Mahleres, Price; daughter ReNee
Soumbeniotis, Reno, NV; son-in-law, Dr. Jim Soumbeniotis, Reno, NV;
grandchildren, Nicole Mahleres, Price; Elene Soumbeniotis, Reno, NV; Michael
Soumbeniotis, Chicago, IL; sister, Sophia M. (Richard) Hayes, Price; brother,
Nick H. (Helen) Mahleres, Grand Junction, CO; also many loving family members
and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Dea M. Diamanti and brother, Angelo
Mahleres. Funeral service Monday, October 25, 2004, 11:00 a.m., Assumption
Greek Orthodox Church, Price. Trisagion service Sunday evening, 7:00 p.m.,
Mitchell Funeral Home. Interment Price City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the
family suggests contributions to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, P.O.
Box 688, Price, Utah 84501.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/23/2004.

Montrone, Linda Jane
Linda Jane Montrone 1959 ~2004  Linda Jane Montrone passed away with her
devoted husband Jerry by her side on October 20th at their home in Beaverton,
OR. She was born April 1, 1959 to  loving parents, Veto and Eunice Jane
Montrone in Kearns, UT. She had one older brother, Randy, who she loved and
idolized as a child sometimes following him to Boy Scouts wearing HER uniform,
a Casper the Friendly Ghost costume. Linda was happy, creative, adventurous,
and was active not only as a youth, but through her entire life. Playing
shortstop and catcher for Bobby Sox softball, nicknamed The Spide , few balls
escaped Linda's spider-like reach helping her team win the 1973 Utah State
Tournament. At John F. Kennedy Jr. High in Kearns, UT, Linda found freedom in
track and creativity in art, selling some pieces to her begging art teacher
and graduated in front of the JFK Crest mosaic Linda tiled with another
student and art teacher. Attending Kearns High, Linda was a Class Officer, Pep
Club VP, competed in gymnastics, voted Varsity Cheerleader, awarded the
K-Crest Service pin, and chosen by faculty as Outstanding Senior Girl for the
KHS class of 1977. Linda was selected by Prep Cheerleaders USA 1976-1977, but
never mentioned this to the other cheerleaders not wanting to be singled out
from her teammates. Linda attend the University of UT in 1977, where she met
Jerry Mark and married three years later. Linda and Jerry were devoted to each
other, best friends, and each others support system. They leaped frog each
other financially through college and would later take turns with career
relocations. Linda earned a Cosmetology degree from UT Technical College in
1979, and awarded the Gold Metal in the 1979 State VICA Skill Olympics in
Cosmetology, competing in the Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. A hair stylist
for six years, Linda made friends easily and with many people, delighting
everyone with her special animated humor, contagious laughter and innocent
wit, and having fun with her clientele at Hair Designer's in Salt Lake City.
Linda earned a BS in Exercise Physiology from Arizona State University in
1986, shortly after finding her passion in sales. Beginning as a
Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative at Wallace Labs, Linda was promoted
to District Sales Manager for New England in 1990, and then the Western
District Sales and Marketing Manager at Cephalon in 1995, leaving in 2000 for
medical reasons. Linda absolutely loved and excelled selling Pharmaceuticals
for the benefits and hope it offered her physician's patients and the freedom
and creativity it allowed her to express. Linda was honored with sales
achievement awards and The Presidents Club award in 1997, but the greatest
award to Linda was training the Representatives in her Districts, she loved
it! Linda was more than a manager, she was their good friend and taught them
how to have fun and how No is just a stepping stone to Yes . Linda fought
metastatic breast and brain cancer from 1994 until her death. Linda worked for
years while being treated for cancer, traveling throughout the Western US to
ride with her Representatives, actively traveling with Jerry for pleasure, and
earning her MBA from George Fox University in 1997.  Linda possessed a kinship
to life rarely seen showing others fathomless courage, meaningful love and
spirit unbreakable...life's greatest triumphs. Linda was selected from
thousands to be a torch bearer on the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay Team, her leg
of the relay was in St. Helens, OR. Spectators unknowingly witnessed two
extraordinary spirits running hand in hand that day.  Linda cherished her
families; aunts and uncles were extended mothers and fathers, cousins were
like sisters and brothers, and in-laws were like her natural family to her.
She loved celebrating the same birthday with her paternal grandfather. Her
maternal grandmother was a strong female figure and role model in her life.
Linda would quote her grandmother saying, I want flowers while I'm alive to
enjoy them, not when I'm dead . Linda had an especially deep relationship with
the exceptional caring Oncology physicians, nurses, and staff where she
received treatment for 10 years. Linda made a special bond with Angela and
David, both saving her life many times. Linda requested for family and friends
to celebrate her life with a party and said, if you're not going to have fun
then don't come . A Celebration of Linda's Life will be held Monday, October
25th, at the Heritage Gardens, 2050 Creek Road, Sandy, UT, starting at 6 p.m.
It will be a wonderful way to say goodbye to an indomitable spirit who will be
greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched. Linda asked in lieu of
flowers, to please make a contribution to Cancer Care Resource, 439 N.
Broadway, Portland, OR 97227.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

Nelson, Clyde McConkie
Clyde McConkie Nelson 1950 ~ 2004  Born January 6, 1950 in Price, Utah to J.
Rulon and Ruth McConkie Nelson; died of a heart attack October 18, 2004 in
Burnt Fork, Wyoming doing what he loved most: four-wheeling with his two sons. 
To those who knew him, Clyde Nelson was a man who was always happy, always
prepared with a joke, and always had a smile a mile wide. He was an Associate
Director in Prevention at the Weber County Office of Human Services. He was a
wonderful mentor with a thousand stories.  Those who were close to Clyde
recognized his unconditional love for his two boys and his zest for adventure
and the great outdoors. It is easy to picture him riding his four-wheeler with
a huge, child-like grin, with his dog Hank by his side, and with his two sons
following closely behind. It is also easy to picture him wearing an umbrella
hat, rowing a group of petrified tourists down the wildest of whitewater
rapids, screaming,  "WAHOO!"  Clyde is survived by his two sons Kaleb and
Garet Nelson of Ogden, his mother Ruth M. Nelson, Ferron; his bothers and
sisters Monte (Jan) Nelson, West Valley; Sylvia (Gerald) Haycock, Sandy, UT;
Beth (Leon) Bogedahl, Torrey; James R. (Lynda) Nelson, Ferron; Anne (Mike)
Thompson, Richland, WA; Mark (Ruth) Nelson, Ferron; and Keith (Amy) Nelson,
Castle Dale. He was preceded in death by his father J. Rulon Nelson and a
brother Conrad Nelson. A celebration of his life was held October 23, 2004 at
12:00 noon at the South Ogden Senior Center, 525 E. 39th Street, Ogden, Utah.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/23/2004.

Pease, Monty
Wilmot "Monty" Pease 1949 ~ 2004  Monty Pease, 55, passed away suddenly of a
heart attack on October 21, 2004 at his home in West Jordan, Utah. Monty was
born July 12, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the oldest child of Cecil Lee and
Wilma Rasmussen Pease. Monty graduated from South High School. Attended
Eastern Arizona College, after graduating he went to Weaver Airline school.
Monty was loved by everyone. He enjoyed his family, friends and especially his
nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed working in his yard, gardening, camping
and hunting. He worked with his father for the past 10 years. Monty is
survived by his parents, two brothers and one sister Bruce (Janice) Pease of
Warrensburg, Missouri, Dan (Ellen) Pease of West Jordan, Utah and Debra
(Allen) Wyatt of Mesa, AZ, eight nephews and one niece. Preceded in death by
his grandparents, one nephew and one grand nephew. Funeral Services will be
held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 So. 2200 W.,
where friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior
to the services. Graveside services will be held in the Lawrence Cemetery,
Lawrence, Utah on Monday at 3:30 p.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

Post, Richens William
Richens William Post 1938 ~ 2004  Richens W. Post passed away on October 21,
2004.He was born July 6, 1938 to William H. Post and Tessie Giaugue.  He is
survived by his beloved wife, Trudy Rasmussen. They were married on a
beautiful warm day on Feb. 19, 1977, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He enjoyed a
love-filled, happy marriage. He is also survived by his five children, whom he
loved deeply, Stacey (James) Meyer, Steve (Janae) Post, Amber (Darrell)
Driver, Brian Post, and Chant‚ (Briant) Howard. He hated the thought of
leaving his 11 grandchildren. He leaves behind a very close, extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Mark; brother, Gary; and
half brother, Glen.  Rich played the French horn, and for a short time, was a
substitute for the Utah Symphony. He served his country for five years, active
duty, in the Air Force and 15 years in the Army Reserve, retiring as a Lt.
Col. Richens W. Post, DDS, served other people's needs for over 30 years. He
loved dentistry. He enjoyed working on children. He enjoyed making people
laugh, easing their pain and changing lives, making them smile again. Patients
young and old loved Dr. Post. His greatest desire was to serve the Lord. He
went to New Zealand on his mission, had many callings in the Church, and found
great joy and happiness doing temple work for his ancestors. He felt like he
was the richest man in the world with his beautiful wife, children and
grandchildren. He had an ability to tell jokes and had a great sense of humor.
He will be remembered for his generous and caring heart. Funeral services will
be held on Monday, Oct. 25, at the Cottonwood Heights Stake Center, 6890 S.
2225 E, at 12 noon. Viewing will be held at 10:30 a.m. prior to services.
Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn.

Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/23/2004 - 10/24/2004.

Robinson Jr., Ray
Ray Robinson, Jr. 1926 ~ 2004  Ray Robinson Jr., a longtime resident of The
Danes, Oregon (53 years) passed away October 16, 2004, due to complications
from emergency surgery. He was 78 years old.  He was born in Salt lake City on
February 9, 1926, to Ray Robinson and Emma Fikstad. He joined the Navy near
the end of World War II and returned to Salt Lake City after his discharge he
married Verna Rae Cox. They had a son and were later divorced. He moved to
Portland, Oregon in 1947. He met and married Doris Jean Smith. They were
married for 53 years and had three children. She preceded him in death by two
years. Ray was reunited with his first wife, Verna Rae Cox. Ray founded and
operated IDEAL Homes in The Dalles. He was dedicated to his community and was
a member of many clubs and organizations.Ray is survived by his wife, Verna
Robinson, sister Orlene Wetzel, sons Paul (Nancy) Turner, Chris Robinson, Gary
(Kandie) Robinson, and daughter Lorna (Tim) Harris. Ray was blessed with ten
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in The Dalles, OR, Saturday, Oct.
23, 2004 being handled by Spencer, Libby and Powell Mortuary on Kelly Ave.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Stauffer, Grace Gooding Knowles
Grace Gooding Knowles Stauffer 1919 ~2004  Born November 17, 1919 in
Spennymoor County, Durham, England. She married Jack Knowles on December 23,
1939 in England. They had two daughters, Noreen and Julie. Jack died in 1972.
Grace then came to Utah in 1974. She married Marcell Stauffer in 1977. He
passed away on June 26, 1995.  Survivors include Noreen Borns, Tucson, AZ;
Julie Horncastle, England; 10 grandchildren; and step-children Jerry Stauffer,
Sandra Waltman and Kurt Stauffer. Memorial services will be Saturday, Oct. 23,
2004, 2 p.m., at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 E 1300 S
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/23/2004.

Todd, Velma Iva Dillon
Velma Iva Dillon Todd "Together Again"  Our loving mother, sister, grandmother
and friend returned home to join her beloved husband, Barney, on October 20,
2004. Born March 2, 1918 in Murray, Utah,daughter of Thomas Ray and Myrtle Iva
Atkinson Dillon. Married Barnard Abram Todd August 17, 1935 in Salt Lake City,
Utah. Mom loved to play the organ. She enjoyed camping with the family,
spending time at the cabin and dancing with her friends. She was the president
of the Murray Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Mom is survived by sons, Gary and Denny
(Shu); daughters, Pat (Bob) and Pam (Ed), 12 grandchildren; 32
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Wm. Joe
(Shirleen) Nelsen; brother-in-law, Max Jensen. Preceded in death by her
husband, Barney; brothers, sister and one grandson. The family wishes to
extend their thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice for their care and support.
Special thanks to Marie, Jim and Noella, Rich and Claudine. Funeral services
will be Monday, October 25, 2004 at 12:00 noon at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330
South Redwood Road. Friends may call Sunday from 5-7:00 p.m. and Monday
11-11:45 a.m. at the mortuary prior to the services. Interment, Murray City
Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/22/2004 - 10/23/2004.

Walker, Ruth Steed
Ruth Steed Walker 1910 ~2004  Ruth Steed Walker, devoted daughter,
accomplished vocalist, generous philanthropist, respected professional, and
good friend, died from the complications of old age on October 22, 2004. A
broken hip hastened the course set for her by congestive heart failure, but
she died peacefully and in her sleep. Until the very end, she continued to
display her lifelong traits of wit, wisdom, and charm. She was as popular with
her caregivers as she was with her family, co-workers, and friends. Ruth was
born on September 17, 1910, in Salt Lake City, but spent much of her childhood
in Farmington. Her father, Lorenzo Walker, died while she was an infant. Her
mother, Ann Elizabeth Steed Walker, remained a widow for the rest of her life.
She raised Ruth and her siblings, in the face of many obstacles, through hard
work and determination. Ruth returned the favor, caring for her beloved mother
until her death in 1969. Ruth was also preceded in death by three brothers who
died at birth and by her brothers, Lorenzo Steed Walker and Marion Steed
Walker, and her sisters, Cleone Steed Walker Ostler Langley and Annette Steed
Walker Orme. Ruth graduated from LDS High School; studied vocal music,
including with Emma Lucy Gates Bowen; and studied nursing at LDS Hospital
before settling on a career in cost accounting with Utah Oil Company and its
successors, including AMOCO. She proudly recounted being asked to check,
through manual calculations, the accuracy of computers in the earliest days of
the electronic age--and finding any number of errors. She was a member of the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir for many years and continued her lifelong appreciation
of music through affiliation with the Opera Appreciation Club and Alpha
Dorian. In her youth, her agility and height combined to make her an
outstanding basketball player. In retirement, Ruth took up golf, and played
until the effects of glaucoma and macular degeneration made it impossible for
her to play. These conditions led her to the University of Utah's Moran Eye
Institute, whose mission she supported both financially and through
participation as a support group mentor and role model for those who become
visually impaired later in life. As a substantial supporter of the University,
she was a member of the John Park Society.  Ruth lived for many years on
Roosevelt Avenue, keeping her own yard and garden--and shoveling her own
driveway and sidewalks--until well into her eighties. In later years, she
lived at Parklane, then Parklane Manor, and finally at The Residence of Care
Source.  Ruth is survived by a large circle of friends, old and new, as well
as by a dwindling number of cousins and an ever-growing network of nieces and
nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and
great-great-great-nieces and nephews. Those wishing to honor Ruth are asked to
consider contributions in her memory either to the Humane Society of Utah or
the Ruth S. Walker and Ann Elizabeth Steed Walker Ophthalmology Endowment
Fund, Moran Eye Center, University of Utah. Services will be held at a later
date.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 10/23/2004 - 10/25/2004.

Watson, Ema Carolina
Ema Carolina Watson Will Be Missed  Though with us for a short time, she
brought us joy   while in the womb and after birth. We cherish happy memories
of her sweet smell, soft skin, precious face, dainty hands and feet, of her
peaceful disposition and valiant efforts to stay with us. Ema Carolina Watson,
daughter of Adam and Carolina Watson was born October 13, 2004 and returned to
Heaven October 18, 2004. Survived by her parents, grandparents, Alfonso and
Cristina Pizarro (Puerto Montt, Chile) and Dennis and Julie Watson (Salt
Lake), great-grandparents Dave and Bette Chapman (Salt Lake), aunts and uncles
in Chile and Salt Lake. She changed our lives forever. Now we reach to Heaven
to be with our precious jewel again. Special thanks to Carolyn and Kay and the
volunteers of Angel Watch, and to the LDS Hospital nursing staff. Services
will be held Saturday, October 23 at Murray 2nd Ward, 755 E. Three Fountains
Drive (5010 So.) Viewing 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral 10:45 a.m. Interment at
Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North 'N' Street. SereniCare, Funeral Directors.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 10/23/2004.