OBITS: Salt Lake Tribune 19 Feb 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Salt Lake Tribune http://www.sltrib.com Andrus, Shawna Colleen Salazar Shawna Colleen Salazar Andrus 9/30/1979 ~ 2/6/2005 Our precious little Patches, Shawna Colleen Salazar Andrus returned to the loving arms of her Father in Heaven on Sunday, February 6, 2005, due to injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident in Flagstaff, Arizona. She was born on Sunday, September 30, 1979, to Michael Shawn and Colleen Jayne Smith Salazar at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Shawna, and the love of her life, Joshua Brock Andrus, celebrated their first wedding anniversary on August 30, 2004. Shawna graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1998, and was employed at Discover Card. Shawna and Joshua enjoyed spending time with their fat cat, Tonto. Shawna will be remembered as an uncomplicated and perfect person. She loved everything purple and collected anything related to frogs. Shawna was a strong willed woman. She was charming and loved making new friends. Shawna's dream was to become a police officer, following in the footsteps of her Uncle John. Shawna is survived by her devoted husband Joshua, her parents, Mike and Colleen, brothers and sisters, Melissa (Jim Ranke-Joshua's best friend), Michael Jr., Angela, John, and Patrick. She is also survived by her father-in-law Brock Andrus, mother-in-law Sherry, Joshua's sister Lexi, as well as her grandparents and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Shawna was preceded in death by her Uncle Joel and Aunt Carmen. In order to provide Joshua sufficient time to recover from his injuries and to be in attendance, the Vigil Service will be held Sunday, February 20, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 21, 2005, at 11 a.m. All services will be held at St. John the Baptist Parish, 300 East 11800 South, Draper, Utah. Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Goff Mortuary Funeral Directors. As Shawna's family, we would like to express our deep appreciation for the overwhelming love and support we have been receiving at this most tragic time. Shawna will be immeasurably missed by all. We love you Sweetheart. Please watch over us and have fun dancing with the angels. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/12/2005 - 2/20/2005. Campion, Dan Dan Campion Friend to Many Dan's friends are saddened to share the news that Dan passed away in Nov. 2004. He was 44 years old. A great friend to many - Dan was always there when we needed him, sharing his time and lending an ear. His friends would like to celebrate his life by holding services for him at Redwood Mortuary in West Jordan on Sunday, Feb. 20th at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, an account has been established under Dan's name at Washington Mutual to help offset the cost of purchasing a headstone for Dan. If you would like further information, please contact Bonnie at (801) 963-3592 or by email at Bonnie.Harward@wvc-ut.gov. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/19/2005. Crystal, Christine Bailey Christine Bailey Crystal 1947 ~2005 KAMAS, UTAH- Christine Bailey Crystal, 57, passed away Feb. 16, 2005 at her residence. Born on June 18, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah the daughter of Keith and Eileen (Glazier) Bailey. She married Arnold J. Crystal on Aug. 27, 1965 in Kamas, Utah. Christine was a member of the LDS Church. Survived by her husband, Arnold; son, Kirk Arnold Crystal; daughter, Tanya Crystal, all of Kamas. Father, Keith R. (Joyce) Bailey, Heber City; mother, Eileen G. Bailey, Kamas, Brothers: Richard G. Bailey and Reed W. (Connie) Bailey, Sandy, Utah Sister, Marilyn (Jeff) Bailey-Stowe, Kamas; granddaughters, Tayler Marie and Makenzie Kay Crystal. Special thank you for all the love and support shown by her friends in Kamas Valley. Funeral service will be on Monday at 12 noon in the Kamas L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the church on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Monday one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Marion Cemetery under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home, Kamas. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/19/2005. Ericson Jr., Marshall G. Marshall G. Ericson, Jr. 8/29/1920 ~ 2/18/2005 Our beloved and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Marshall G. (Eric) Ericson, returned to his Heavenly Father on February 18, 2005. He was the second of two children of Marshall G., Sr. and Catherine Thomson Ericson, born on August 29, 1920 in Salt Lake City. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the California Mission. He married his sweetheart of sixty years, Wanda Nielson on Sept. 4, 1944 in the Arizona Temple. They are the loving parents of Brent G.; Wanda (John) Southerland; Susan Fors; Jackie (Don) Cannon and Kim Robison. He served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Force during World War II. Upon his returned he joined his father in the family plumbing business, M.G. Ericson Plumbing and Heating. He was a long time member of the Salt Lake Rotary Club. Marshall's artistic talents were shown in his water colors, Christmas tree displays, jewelry making and the architecture of two of their homes. He had a love and interest in animals and raised various types of birds and horses. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He truly loved his Heavenly Fathers and had a deep testimony which was evident in his selfless church service. In addition to may church callings, he and his wife worked in the Salt Lake Temple for 11 years and served an LDS mission to the England Bristol Mission. He is survived by his wife, children; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Helen; daughter-in-law, Carolyn and grandson Peter. Funeral services will be held, Monday, February 21, 2005, 12:00 noon at the Brighton 2nd Ward Chapel, 2561 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.). Friends may call Sunday, February 20, 2005, at the Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) from 6-8 p.m. and the day of the service at the church from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Interment Murray City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions in the name of Marshall G. Ericson be made to the LDS Church Temple Construction Fund, or the LDS Church Missionary Fund, 50 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150. The family wishes to thank the staff at Caresource for their tender care of our husband and father. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Fulton, James Reynolds James Reynolds Fulton "Jimbo" James Reynolds Fulton, age 75, passed away February 15, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jim was born October 3, 1929 in Drumwright, Oklahoma to Homer and Martha Fulton. He loved to cook, play the guitar and listen to country music. He married Gloria Barney on March 4, 1950 in Richfield, Utah, they later divorced. Together they had four children; Melvin (died at birth), Bonnie (Rod) Butterfield, Marie (Bob) Freudenberger and Lowell Fulton. He has four grandchildren, ten great-grand-children and one great-great-grand-daughter. He is also survived by two sisters; Oleta Birdsong and Marie Nichols, as well as many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by both parents, his little brother, Harold and one son. The family wishes to thank Dave Stong and Harmony Home Health. Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 21, 2005 at 12:00 noon at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South. The family will receive friends at a viewing Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/18/2005 - 2/19/2005. Heaton, George Earl George Earl Heaton 6/1/1905 ~ 2/17/2005 George Earl Heaton, 991/2, of Alpine, Utah passed away February 17, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the comfort of his daughter Nanell's home. Born, July 11, 1905 in Orderville, Utah the son of William Hoyt and Persis Esplin Heaton. He married Jennie Palmer on June 1, 1926 in the St. George LDS Temple. They were blessed with two daughters. Jennie passed away on October 27, 1932. He later married Bertha Jolley on August 29, 1934 in the St. George LDS Temple. Together, they had four children. Bertha passed away April 10, 2003. George lived through a century of changes. He remembered the first car, the first airplane, and the first television. He was a dairy farmer, rancher, sheep herder, hunter, fisherman, jokester, and was loved by everyone who knew him. He had a love of life, nature, the mountains and especially his family. He loved his Alpine friends and the nightly visits in his dairy barn where his friends would gather to share funny stories and jokes. He always had a tale to tell to brighten your day. He couldn't keep a secret if his life depended on it. Even in his 99th year he could recall a joke he had heard when he was a kid. His eyes would sparkle when he laughed, especially if the story was a little naughty. He was the most honest person you could ever meet and did not have a deceitful bone in his body. He once wrote, "God bless our mountains, I do love them". He clearly left his mark on thousands of quakies where he carved his "GEH" and his awesome deer figure in Rush and East Fork "Fark". Everyone who knew him has fond, funny memories of being with him. He will always be remembered with a mischievous, happy smile. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many positions. He served a Western States mission from January 4, 1929 to August 1, 1930. He is survived by his children, Elaine H. Hoyt, Glendale, UT; Dorothy (Bud) Phillips, Kaysville, UT; Earl Burke (Carolyn) Heaton, Stanrod, UT; Nanell (Clealon) Mann, Salt Lake City, UT; Leona (Reid) Merrill, currently serving a LDS mission in Birmingham, AL; foster son, Rodney (Joann) Jackson, Centerville, UT and Son-in-law, Sherl Walker, Alpine, UT. His grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren were too GREAT in number to count. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, his daughter, Gladys Walker; granddaughter, Connie Potter; grandson Guy Elmo Heaton; great grandson, David Elmo Potter, and son-in-law, Dilworth Hoyt. Also by his four brothers, Merrill, Lloyd, Ross and Gail and two sisters, Irene Baird and Geneva Pace. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. in the Mountainville 2nd Ward chapel, 165 North 100 East, Alpine, Utah. Friends may call from 10:00-11:45 a.m. prior to the service. Services will also be held in the Alton, LDS Ward Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Burial will be in the Alton City Cemetery under the direction of Anderson and Sons Mortuary, American Fork. The family extends a special thanks to Becky Price his favorite nurse from Heritage Home Health Care. Also, thanks to all of his close friends and family that took the time to visit him and brighten his days in his later years. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Jenkins, Larry Larry Jenkins "Loving Husband, Dad & Grampy" MIDVALE-William Larry Jenkins passed away on Feb. 16, 2005 surrounded by his family and friends, after a short term battle with cancer. He was born October 9, 1938 to Herman and Eva Croshaw Jenkins. He was a long time resident of Midvale and graduated from Jordan High School. On April 29, 1961, Larry married Helen Zrno and they enjoyed 43 years of marriage. He worked at M & M Distributing for 29 years; he also worked at A J Sheetmetal and Highland Texaco. His hobbies included playing golf, working in his yard and garden, and looking forward to family gatherings and barbecues. Larry always said if you don't have family, you don't have anything. Survivors: wife, Helen; daughter, Julie (Todd) Kemp, Sandy; son, Michael Jenkins, Cedar City; grandchildren, Tyler Kemp, Tanner Kemp, Jill Jenkins and Trevor Jenkins; sister, Helen Oliverson (Ray); brothers, Cleve, Clair (Kay); and Ron (Lorraine); brother-in-law, Clell Whetman; also many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna Whetman; sister-in-law, June Jenkins. The family expresses sincere thanks to Dr. Clyde Ford, his staff; and IHC Hospice. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State where friends may call Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interment, Midvale City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Johnson, Kolleen Wood Holbrook Kolleen Wood Holbrook Johnson 1925 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Kolleen Wood Holbrook Johnson, 79, our beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed away February 18, 2005 from heart and kidney failure. She was born May 7, 1925 in her parents' home in Farmington, Utah, where she spent her happy youth as the youngest of six children. Her parents were Edward A. Wood and Millie Odessa Gallup Wood. Kolleen graduated from Davis High School, Kaysville, Utah. During high school she was employed at the Naval Supply Depot in Ogden, Utah. After graduation, she attended the University of Utah. Kolleen married her high school sweetheart, Keith Moss Holbrook, on August 9, 1943 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Keith was the son of Ralph Cook Holbrook and Alice May Moss Holbrook. Keith and Kolleen became the proud parents of four children: Kathleen Holbrook Hinckley, Salt Lake City; Gregory Keith Holbrook (Barbara), Bountiful; Kristeen Holbrook Siddoway (Craig), Bountiful; Val Jerome Holbrook (Linda), Kaysville. Keith preceded her in death in 1961. After Keith's death Kolleen supported her young family by working as the first Executive Secretary to the first Administrator of the first hospital in Davis County - South Davis Community Hospital. She also established and managed the Medical Record Library for the new hospital and was fully involved in securing the hospital's accreditation status. Over the years she continued her profession in the medical field working for many doctors in Fullerton, California and at Salt Lake Surgical Center. Later, in March of 1967, Kolleen married Victor Lynn Johnson, son of Lorna Victor M. Johnson bringing his two daughters into the family: Vicki Johnson Pratt (Robert) and Terri Johnson King. Victor passed away on March 3, 1990. Kolleen was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was always supportive and encouraging of her children, finding her greatest joy in her family. She offered us every opportunity to learn and grow. She loved to read and continued her learning throughout her life. For many years she was an active member of the Farmington Junior Literary Club. She was a lovely lady whose influence touched many lives. Kolleen loved music and was always singing around our home or in the ward choir. She enjoyed the beauties and inspiration of the earth, finding her garden to be her best therapy. She also created beauty in the interior of our home as well as others. Kolleen was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served her Heavenly Father faithfully as a Primary President, Primary Teacher, Stake Relief Society Theology Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Cub Scout Leader, MIA Leader and even coached a group of young boys learning to play baseball. Kolleen is survived by her four children, two step-daughters, 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Wanda Wood. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and three sisters; as well as an infant great granddaughter, Kimball Felton. Funeral services will be held at the Farmington Rock Chapel with interment in the Farmington City Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the viewing on Sunday evening, February 20, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brother Mortuary, 295 North Main Street, Bountiful, Utah and from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. at the Farmington LDS Rock Chapel at 272 North Main Street, Farmington, Utah, prior to the services at noon. Online guest book: russonmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Mecham, John Lewis John Lewis Mecham "Jack" Jack Mecham met up once again with the love of his life, his darling wife Mary, on February 8, 2005 after a bout with cancer. He was born July 3, 1915 to Jonathan and Eva Mecham. Jack lived all of his 89 years in Utah, spending most of that time raising numerous crops, working his ranch and inventing all kinds of gadgets over the years. He loved hiking any and every hill around, hunting, caring for his horses and being a great grandpa to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He married Mary Elizabeth LaBard on September 28, 1951. Jack was a farmer/rancher and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Orem City for 17 years. He and Mary raised their family in Utah County and then headed to Veyo to live out their years working the land. Jack was an extremely brilliant man who read every book he could find on geology and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His parents, sister Faye and wife Mary all preceded him in death. Jack is survived by their five children, Karen (Dennis) Willden, Kent, WA; John (Jaye) Mecham, Midvale, UT; LaDean (Ron) Cox, Las Vegas, NV; Jim (Tracey), Springville, UT; and Don (Cindy) Mecham, Elk Ridge, UT, and his brother Clyde Mecham. Jack is also survived by his 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held February 10, 2005 in Veyo, Utah. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Peterson, Laura Beth Crump Laura Beth Crump Peterson 1924 ~ 2005 BLUFFDALE--Laura Beth Crump Peterson , 80, our loving mom, grandma, sister, and special friend, passed away peacefully February 17, 2005. She was born March 16, 1924 in Bluffdale, Utah to Reynold Wilford and Myrtle Almira Frost Crump. On June 20, 1942 she married Russell Lloyd Peterson Sr. in Winnemucca, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 20, 1955. Russell preceded her in death in 1999. Laura Beth worked for the Salt Lake Telephone Company during World War II. She was a Charter Member of the Bluffdale Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was proud of earning her Real Estate Agent license. An active member of the LDS Church, she served in the Young Women Organization, as Relief Society President, and as a Visiting Teacher. She worked in the clothing department of the Jordan River LDS Temple and assisted in the Bride's Room. Her family marvels at the detailed journal Laura Beth kept, and enjoy reading it. Laura Beth helped write the Bluffdale City history and was an avid genealogist and did extraction work. Survivors: children, Linda (Gary) Nielsen, Michigan; Russell (Leslie) Peterson, Draper; Sharee (Rod) Forman, Herriman; John Peterson, California; Teresha, Idaho; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; brother and sisters, Norman "Slim" (Lois), Donna (Hank) Holmes, Vivian (Keith) Webb, Marlene (Maurice) Aston, Vesta Smith. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Stan "Sid". Funeral services will be Monday, February 21, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Bluffdale First Ward Chapel, 14400 S. 1700 W. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Sunday 5:00-7:30 p.m. or Monday at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Bluffdale City Cemetery. Thanks to the Holladay Healthcare Center and their staff of caregivers, where many special relationships blossomed. As an alternative to flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund or the Draper Temple Building Fund. "Loving mother, never faltered in her belief of religion or gospel." Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Ramnitz, Margaret Margaret Ramnitz 1913 ~ 2005 Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret Ramnitz, passed away February 17, 2005 of causes incident to old age. She was 92. Margaret was born January 27, 1913 in Offenbach, Germany to Karl and Anna Strobel. Her father, Karl Strobel, was killed in action in World War I shortly after her birth. Her mother later remarried Karl Herming. Her Mother, stepfather, and sisters immigrated to the United States of America in 1930. A year later, Margaret was able to immigrate to America and rejoin her family in Chicago, Illinois. The family then moved to New Jersey, which became her home, until 1987 when she and her husband moved to Sandy, Utah. On January 9, 1943, Margaret married her beloved husband, Ernest Ramnitz. That loving union was to last over 62 years. Their love for each other grew stronger and deeper with each passing year and will endure beyond her death. Their heavenly reunion will be a joyous one. Throughout her life Margaret was first and foremost dedicated to her family. The needs of those she loved and cared for always took precedent in her life. She was a wonderful loving wife and mother, an excellent homemaker, an excellent cook and baker of delicious German foods, a loving grandmother, and a loyal friend. When it was time to help provide for her son's college education and a happy retirement for she and her husband, she went to work outside the home and helped make those dreams become a reality. All who loved and befriended her through her long life will miss her but will never forget her. She will be remembered always. Margaret was devoted to her faith in Jesus Christ and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Sandy, Utah. She is survived by her husband Ernest, son Carl, daughter-in-law Julie, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, stepfather, and her sisters Dorethea "Elsie" Herming and Ann Dehardt. The family wishes to express it's deepest heartfelt thanks to those at CareSource who were so caring and concerned for her and her family at their greatest time of need. The family will always remember your kindness and support. God bless you all. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah, with a visitation for friends of the family from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/21/2005. Taylor, Junius Allen Junius Allen Taylor 1916 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL-Our beloved husband, father and grandfather Junius Allen Taylor, 89, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 from complications of a recent stroke. Allen was the first born son of J.A. Taylor and Eva Johnson Taylor on January 9th 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married his sweetheart Alta Holbrook in the Salt Lake Temple on September 21, 1939. They are life time residents of Bountiful. Allen was an amateur radio operator and built high frequency receivers and transmitter and talked to people all over the world. He taught wireless communication to the Army Signal draftees. He later became the Communications division Officer on USS Fanning (Destroyer) during World War II in the Pacific fleet. He received a B.S. degree in Business from the University of Utah. (1938) Allen was an active business man in Bountiful and was a partner of Lakewoods Home Furnishings in Bountiful where he worked for 41 years. He did marketing, business, advertising and sales. He taught the Dale Carnegie Course in Salt Lake, and also taught classes at LDS Business College. He was active in city and community affairs. He was a member of a Toastmasters Club, Lion's Club, and nominated for city office twice. He helped form the Bountiful Chamber of Commerce and organize the Davis County Chamber of Commerce. As a young man he worked on the Union Pacific Railroad and Continental Bakery. Allen enjoyed being with his family and taking them boating, water skiing, snow skiing and camping. He was greatly loved by his family and friends. He was known for his quick wit, good humor, generosity, and his speaking ability. He was an active LDS member, faithful home teacher, active in temple work and served as ward Superintendent of Sunday School. He was ordained a Seventy by Levi Edgar Young and served as one of the seven presidents of seventies for the stake and served as the senior president, taught Sunday School, taught the Seventies and High Priest class. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Woodrow, James and Richard Taylor. He leaves behind his wife Alta Holbrook Taylor and children. Daughters: Carylyn (Garth) Nelson, Camille T. Nelson (Ardean) Child and Sons: Mark (Carrie) Taylor, Robert (Janet) Taylor and 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful 9th Ward Chapel, 585 East Center Street, Bountiful, Utah. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Monday morning from 9:30 -10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005. Weber, Dale "Lynnie" Dale "Lynnie" Weber Will Be Missed Dale "Lynnie" Weber is survived by her husband Don "Cutter", her three sons, Shane, Andy, and Jake. She succumbed after a 21/2 year struggle to injuries she sustained when we were hit by a drunk driver. Her smiles and joy will be missed by all who had the good fortune to have known her. There will be a Celebration of Life to be held at the Barbary Coast Saloon 4242 S. State Street on Sunday the 20th at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/18/2005 - 2/20/2005.