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Abbott, Carrie Lee Carpenter
Carrie Lee Carpenter Abbott 1942 ~ 2005 Carrie Lee Carpenter Abbott, our sweet
beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away on February 20,
2005 from cancer. Carrie was born on July 9, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to
Harold B. and Mamie Lerona Pierson Carpenter. She was the 2nd of five children
and the only daughter. She attended schools in the Jordan School District,
Sandy Elementary, Mount Jordan Jr. High School, Jordan High and Jordan
Seminary. She attended Hollywood Beauty School, where she graduated with
honors and took several hair styling awards. Carrie became an EMT in May of
1979 and attended Midwifery School in 1984. She enjoyed bringing new life into
this world. She excelled in arts and crafts. Survivors: children, Charlene
Beebe (Kevin), Norman J. Abbott (Shelly), Randa Abbott; six grandchildren and
three great grandchildren; brothers, Leslie (LaDee), Steve (Joan), Mike
(Florence), Dick (Theresa). Preceded in death by husband, John Norman Abbott.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in
the Eastmont LDS Ward Chapel 1280 E. Turquoise Way (9920). Friends may call at
Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Wednesday 6-8 p.m. or Thursday at the church from
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. Interment, Tabonia Cemetery, Tabonia, Utah at 2:30 p.m.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Barker, Joseph Vane
Joseph Vane Barker 1917 ~ 2005 After nine long years of much physical struggle
with Parkinson's Disease, never once complaining and enduring to the end, our
father, grandfather, brother, teacher and friend returned home to our Heavenly
Father on February 18, 2005. Joe was born August 4, 1917 in Escalante, Utah to
Josiah Barker and Lucy Adelia Allen. He spent his childhood in Escalante until
he left to serve a mission to the Western States. After his mission, he joined
the Army Air Force in 1942 and received an honorable discharge in 1945. He
then attended BYU and graduated in 1949 and then continued on at the
University of Utah getting a Master's Degree in Education. He married Zola
Cooper on September 2, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. She preceded him in death
November 27, 2004. He taught school for 33 years and retired in 1982. "Mr.
Barker" the teacher at Libby Edwards Elementary was blessed to have several of
his students care for him during his illness as medical professionals. This
pleased him very much. He was an active member in the LDS Church, serving in
many positions. He was a veil worker in the Salt Lake Temple for 12 years. He
is survived by his two daughters, Anne (Mark) Whitlock and Teri Lynne (Jerry)
Moore, four grandchildren, Kara, Jake, Mitchell and Elizabeth, two great
grandchildren Kaylee and Kameron and his brother Robert (Aub). He was preceded
in death by his wife, daughter, Elizabeth, one sister and two brothers. The
family would like to express special thanks to all the compassionate and
devoted caregivers that attended to his every need; his brother-in-law Jay
Cooper, Jacinta, his guardian angel and all the Haven Home Healthcare Staff.
Funeral Services will be held Wed., February 23, 2005, at 12:00 p.m. at
Foothill 1st Ward Chapel at 1930 South 2100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. The
family will receive friends at a viewing Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00
p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, and one
hour prior to services on Wednesday. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Davis, Ray Sherman
Ray Sherman Davis 1930 ~ 2005 Our beloved and loving father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully in his sleep on
February 20, 2005. He will be greatly missed. He was a very loving, kind, and
caring man. Born May 6, 1930 to Sherman and Violet Davis. He was employed at
Kennecott Copper for 28 years until retirement. As a young man he served in
the Navy for 4 yrs. In 1955 he married the love of his life Billie they were
married for 48 yrs. until her death in 2004. He was also preceded in death by
his parents, brother Bob, son, Skeeter, and grandson Ricky. He is survived by
daughters, Robyn and Audrey (Phil) Jones, grandsons, Victor Hall, Benjamin and
Zachery Jones, granddaughter, Mellisa and 3 great-grandchildren, brother, Lynn
(Dee) sisters, LouAnn (Lynn) Barney and Joan Trippetts. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday February 23, 2005 1 p.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760
So. State St. where friends may call Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. and 1 hour prior
to services on Wednesday. Interment Murray City Cemtery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Fox, Richard W.
Richard W. Fox "Red" CIRCLEVILLE, UT - Richard W. "Red" Fox passed away
February 17, 2005 in St. George, Utah at the Kolob Care Center. Richard was
born in Circleville, Utah to George Henry and Ida Menetta Nay Fox, on April
24, 1915. He married Ola Leweyn Watts of Kanosh, Utah, on July 3, 1942 and it
was later solemnized in the Manti Temple on March 1, 1951. They raised four
children: Lynda Menetta (Rodney) Conder of Barstow, CA, Charles Richard (Diana
Dalton) Fox of Las Vegas, NV, Marlon Woodrow (LeAnn Luke) Fox of St. George,
UT, and Barbara Camille (Eldon) Christensen of Fillmore, UT. He is survived by
their four children, 14 grandchildren, 17 great - grandchildren; two brothers,
Shirl D. (Elna) Fox of Circleville, and Floyd (Pat) Fox of St. George; two
sisters, Thelma (Owen) Rust of St. George, and Edith Dalton, of Odgen. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Ola, in 1974; parents; one grandson, Wendal
Richard Fox; one great-grandson, Brandon Michael Turley; three brothers and
three sisters. Richard was a member of the UA Pipefitters (and welders) Local
57 in Salt Lake City for 50 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
February 26, 2005 at 12 noon in the Circleville Ward Chapel where friends may
call from10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Circleville cemetery.
Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Jackson, Michael James
Michael James Jackson 1979 ~ 2005 Michael James Jackson departed mortality and
returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 18, 2005 at his home. The
vacancy in our lives is indescribable as we contemplate Michael's precious
life. Michael was born to Kristin Payne Jackson and David Thomas Jackson on
November 7, 1979. His arrival was eagerly anticipated by his big brothers, who
were delighted by their baby brother. Early in his life, Michael's brothers
designated him "Mikey", a sobriquet he was not thrilled with throughout Jr.
High and High School but a name he later became comfortable with as his
friends commonly used it. Michael was an affectionate baby and he liked to
snuggle with his parents and brothers and he especially enjoyed making "nests"
with his impressive collection of "blankies" made by his Grandma Payne, Aunt
Rosalie and Great-Aunt Lydia. Michael's obedience and sense of service to his
mother provided comfort to her and an example to his brothers. Having lived
his life in Holladay, Utah, Michael grew and progressed as he was educated at
Carden Memorial School, Crestview Elementary, Olympus Jr. High, and Olympus
High School from which he graduated in 1998. During his formative years
Michael cultivated his spirituality graduating from seminary with a four-year
diploma. He had fun with his friends during high school as he associated with
them on the swim and water polo teams. Michael's advancement in Scouting
culminated with the Eagle Scout award and a silver and gold palm. An important
part of Michael's Scouting experience was his attendance at the National Scout
Jamboree in 1989, which provided him cherished memories. Michael valiantly
desired to serve his Heavenly Father as he accepted a call to share the gospel
in the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission where his world-view and sense of
compassion were developed as he progressed through the refiner's fire.
Employed by his father as an electronics technician, Michael liked the
challenge of interacting with his customers while solving their problems. In
addition to his parents, Michael is survived by his brothers Mark (Angie),
Ryan, and Tyler; nieces Alexa and Sophia; grandfather, T. Collins Jackson and
numerous extended family. Preceded in death by his grandparents Wilford Payne,
Edith Payne, and Ruby Glauser Jackson; uncles Stephen Jackson and James
Jackson after whom Michael was named. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
February 23, 2005 at 12 noon at the Valley View 11th Ward chapel on 4032 S.
2300 E. Holladay, Utah. An opportunity to meet with families and friends will
be held from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the chapel.
Internment: Salt Lake City cemetery. Condolences to the family can be sent to
www.holbrookmortuary.com. As a final act of altruism Michael chose to donate
his organs and tissues to benefit the lives of many others. Our family
requests that we develop our precious relationships with love and compassion.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/22/2005.

Jensen, Dorth P. Rickenbach
Dorth P. Rickenbach Jensen 1925 ~ 2005 RICHFIELD/GLENWOOD, UTAH - Dorth Powell
Rickenbach Jensen, 79, of Richfield and Glenwood, Utah, a loving wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend suddenly returned to
her Heavenly Father on February 17, 2005, in Richfield. She was born March 1,
1925, in Glenwood, Utah, to LaVar K. and Lucile Sampson Powell. She married
DeLoy Rickenbach, February 19, 1943, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The marriage was
later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple, January 16, 1963. He preceded her in
death January 16, 1973. Dorth married Phil C. Jensen, June 25, 1983 in
Centerfield, Utah. The marriage was performed by Bishop Arlo Jensen. Dorth
worked for many years for the Richfield Clinic. She was active in the BPW
organization, being named Woman of the Year and was also an active member of
the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in the Young Women's organization
and for many years in the Relief Society for the sisters in the Curtis
Residential Home in Glenwood. She enjoyed summers at Fish Lake with Phil and
friends, cooking, traveling, reading, shopping, and especially being with her
family. A gracious lady, she loved helping and serving others. Her sweet
spirit will be missed. She is survived by her husband, Phil of Richfield;
children, Kirk (Heather) Rickenbach, Richfield; Clair (Beth Ann) Rickenbach,
Glenwood; Mark (Sharon) Rickenbach , Glenwood; Julianne Bell, Salt Lake City;
Camille (Dale) Anderson, Minneapolis, MN; 24 grandchildren; 23
great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Ray Powell Glenwood; Noami
Chappell, Sacramento, CA.; LuAna (Calvin) Nielson, Richfield; LaVar (Myrlene)
Powell, Sacramento, CA. Preceded in death by, parents; husband, DeLoy; son,
Ronald; two brothers, Glen K. Powell, Clair S. Powell; grandson;
sister-in-law, Phyllis Powell; brother-in-law, Todd Chappell. Funeral services
will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Glenwood LDS Ward
Chapel. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Monday from 6
to 8 p.m. and at the ward chapel in Glenwood on Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the
family suggests donations be made to the Primary Children's Hospital in
Dorth's name. Funeral directors, Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary, Richfield.
Online guest book@www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Jones, Rudger Edward
Rudger Edward Jones 1914 ~ 2005 Rudger Edward Jones died peacefully February
20, 2005 at Lakeview Hospital, Bountiful, Utah, incident to old age. At age 90
1/2 Rudger completed a full and exemplary life. He was born July 10, 1914 in
Provo, Utah the first son of Thatcher "C" and Vera Harding Jones. His mother,
Vera, died at age 29 during the World Wide flu epidemic of World War I,
leaving two young sons, Rudger age 4 1/2 and Kaye, age 1 1/2 . Thatcher
remarried and with his two small children and his new bride, Glenette Clark,
moved to New York City, New York. Rudger attended Elementary and High School
in New York, and at age 16 entered Brigham Young University, earning a
Bachelors Degree in Business. At age 20 he was on his way to fulfill a 3-year
French Mission. The mission consisted of France, Switzerland, and Belgium. A
special experience for Rudger, during his mission, was receiving permission to
attend the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. This is where Jessie Owens
received his Gold Medals, and Adolph Hitler refused to acknowledge him. At the
completion of his mission, he attended the University of Paris where he earned
two advanced degrees in French. Returning to New York, he attended Graduate
School at New York University, earning a Masters Degree in Retailing. He
Married Ethel Hansen January 25,1941 and three daughters were born, Carolyn,
Susan and Allison. Rudger and Ethel were later divorced. Rudger was a
Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a communication
officer on a destroyer. His retailing career took him to New York, Wisconsin,
California, Texas, Georgia and Utah. He married Nelda Van Orden Pogue on
December 28, 1968 in Ogden, Utah. That marriage was sealed in the L.D.S Salt
Lake Temple one year later. Nothing was more important or enjoyable to Rudger
than serving his Father in Heaven as a life-long member of the L.D.S. Church.
Upon retiring from his professional life he accepted many callings in his
church including and 18 month mission with his wife Nelda to the Swiss Temple,
1984-1986. He enjoyed his time as a French speaking Volunteer in the L.D.S.
Church Member Locator Department and a French speaking Guide on Temple Square
in Salt Lake City. He was a long time volunteer at the L.D.S. Hospital
Heart-to-Heart Program. Rudger loved all sports, attended the L.D.S. Hospital
Fitness Center for many years. He and Nelda traveled extensively. He was an
avid reader with a fantastic memory, and anyone who has ever met Rudger has
been a recipient of his "gentle" handshake. Rudger is survived by his wife
Nelda; daughters Carolyn (Dennis) Hughes, Salt Lake City; Susan Jones, Redwood
City, California; Allison (Paul) Sprague, Salt Lake City; step-children Kathy
(Gary) Chugg, Riverdale, Utah; Allen (Margo) Pogue, Blue Springs, Missouri;
step-niece Joan (Bill) Conrad, Ogden; brother Kaye H (Anne) Jones, Naples,
Florida; half- sisters Phyllis (Andrew) Kimball, Salt Lake City, Dorothea
(Don) Larsen, San Jose, California; half-sister-in-law Neola (Hal) Jones,
Gilbert, Arizona; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Proceeded in death
by his mother, father, step-mother, half brother Hal Jones, half
brother-in-law Don Larsen, grandson Robert Jensen, granddaughter Alaura
Jensen. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11
a.m. at the Mueler Park Stake Center, 2015 East Ridgehill Drive, Bountiful,
Utah. Visitors are invited to visit the family at Russon Bros. Mortuary, 295
North Main, Bountiful, Tuesday February 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. and before the
funeral services on Wednesday February 23, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the
church. Burial to be in the Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Larsen, Dorothy Durrant
Dorothy Durrant Larsen 1918 ~ 2005 Dorothy Durrant Larsen passed away February
16, 2005 of natural causes. She was born to Lorenzo James and Agnes Prescilla
Lewis Durrant on November 6, 1918, and was the fifth of six children. She
received her Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University with a
minor degree in French. She married Paul W. Larsen, her high school sweetheart
on November 20, 1939 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were married 55 years
at the time of his death in 1995. She served many years in the Utah Symphony
Guild, The Times Club, as a hostess at the LDS Church Office Building and as
President of Sigma Chi Mothers Club at the University of Utah. She enjoyed
golfing and won several tournaments including the President's Cup at the Salt
Lake Country Club. She is survived by her three sons; John Paul and wife
Sally, Orem, Utah; Robert Lewis and wife Jill, Salt Lake City; Parley Craig,
Salt Lake City; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Madolene Durrant, and Donna
Durrant Sorensen; three brothers, Lorenzo Dean Durrant, Russell Durrant, and
W. Stanford Durrant. She is remembered as a loving mother, an accomplished
pianist, teacher, and a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She filled her home with beautiful needlepoint. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at noon at the Parleys Sixth
Ward Chapel, 2350 South 2100 East. Friends may call on Monday evening,
February 21, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South
Highland Drive, and at the Parleys Sixth Ward prior to services from 10:45 to
11:45 a.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family wishes to extend
their heartfelt thanks for the kind and compassionate care that mother
received from the nurses and staff of the LDS Hospital and Care Source
Hospice.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Lee Sr., James Roy
James R. Lee, Sr. 1908 ~ 2005 James Roy Lee, Sr., passed away peacefully on
Sat., Feb. 19th, 2005 in Layton, Utah. Born in Marion, Utah, on Oct. 28th,
1908 to Joseph McComas Lee and Lucy McCormick, Roy attended Salt Lake City
schools, the Heneger Business College, and LaSalle University. While in the
8th grade he began working to support his mother and sister, Audrey (Wise). He
was a member of the LDS Church. Roy served during World War II in the U.S.
Army Signal Corps in India after which he returned to his job as a supervisor
at Western Union where he met and married his sweetheart, Violet Elaine
Thompson (McNair). He later worked for the U.S. Postal retiring in the early
1980's. Roy and Elaine enjoyed a rich and rewarding life together raising and
showing dogs. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, wife, three
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children,
James R. (Debra) Lee, Jr., Thomas I. (Travis) McNair, Peggy M. (Richard)
Haycock; sister-in-law, Gloria (Rex) Jones and brother-in-law, Michael J.
(Janet) Thompson; 13 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and six great -
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,
February 23rd, 2005, at the Larkin Mortuary chapel, 260 E. S. Temple, in Salt
Lake City, where friends may visit one hour prior to services. Interment, Salt
Lake City Cemetery. Good-bye Dad and Grandpa. We will miss you.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Mackay, Roger H.
Roger H. Mackay 3/25/1928 ~ 2/19/2005 Roger Horne Mackay passed away
peacefully at his home February 19, 2005 under the care of his loving daughter
Ina Ann Mackay with his devoted wife Shirley Ann Mackay and loving son, Scott
Calvo Mackay and grandson Eric Roger Mackay in attendance. He is also survived
by his son Lon Calvo Mackay and 10 grandchildren. Roger was born March 25,
1928, the son of Alonzo Mackay and Anne Horn Mackay and graduated from Granite
High School. During his early years his love of athletics found expression in
weight training, the Granite High School swimming team and varsity football.
After high school he served his country in the United States Navy with the
105th Seabees and continued his athletic career playing football for the
Atlantic Fleet. He returned the Salt Lake City in 1949 and embarked on a
career in professional wrestling, starting locally and rising to national
prominence during the nascent days of televised sports. His athletic
achievements included the Junior Heavy-weight title of the Pacific Northwest,
the Texas Junior Heavy-weight Championship, and the Hawaiian Heavy-weight
Championship. He was voted "most popular wrestler of 1952" in California.
During this period he developed a life-long love of golf that led him to his
first owner-operated business venture the Redwood Driving Range. Roger and
Shirley were married and received their endowments in the Salt Lake City
Temple on December 8, 1959. In 1960 he designed and built his second business
venture, the Town and Country Mobile Home Estates. He also served as Sunday
School Superintendent and High Priest in the LSD Church. During the second
half of his life his interests broadened from physical and business pursuits
to fine art. As a student, collector, and practitioner of the Pleneaire School
of oil landscape painting, he created many wonderful paintings capturing his
vision of the luminosity of creation. Roger was a passionate spirit, a
generous patriarch, a wry humorist, and a devoted seeker of beauty and truth.
Throughout his life he led by example, always true to the highest moral and
ethical standards. Through all his achievements and experience he always
attributed his success to the guidance and favor of the Lord. He touched many
lives and will always live in our loving memories. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary
Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive. Friends may call from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
at the Mortuary. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Mausoleum.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Marron, Peter Owen
Peter Owen Marron 1918 ~ 2005 Peter Marron died February 17, 2005 in Salt Lake
City, Utah. Born November 16, 1918 in Salt Lake City, UT to Anna Jarvis and
Peter O. Marron. He was a graduate of the University of Utah with a BFA in
Architecture and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Captain in the US
Army Air Force, were he served as a fighter pilot in World War II, and flew
many aircraft, including his beloved P-51 Mustang. He loved to race his boat,
"Sea Biscuit II" on the Great Salt Lake and fly his Culver Cadet. He married
Frances Gasparac, May 7, 1949. He owned and operated Marron Associates
Engineering for 42 years. He was a very caring and compassionate man, who used
his talents helping others, without expecting anything in return. He enjoyed
the many years he volunteered at Guadalupe Center where he taught math in
their adult night school, at Judge Memorial High School were he taught
drafting, and St. Ambrose Parish, where he was a founding member. He was
active in the Boy Scouts of America for 12 years. The most important thing in
his life was his family. He always put his family's interests above his own.
Later in life, one of his greatest joys were his grandchildren. He was so
proud of them and loved to watch them take part in their many activities. He
was an amazing guy who could fix anything. We are saddened his physical being
is gone, but his spirit will live in our hearts forever. Survived by wife;
children, Peter (Sharon), Pamela (Ben) Sewell, Michael (Kimberly);
grandchildren, Brenna, Breanna, Victoria, George, Nicholas, Thomas, Rheo,
Aaron & Kourtney. Also survived by three sisters, Bernadine, Lynne and
Virginia, and a very special sister-in-law Louise, as well as many nieces and
nephews; preceded in death by parents and his older sister Rosemarie. A
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. at St.
Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 So. 2300 E. Holy Rosary will be recited Tuesday,
February 22, 7 p.m., also at the church, where friends may visit 6 -7 p.m.
Committal, Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 4th. Ave & 'T' St. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests contributions be made in his name to J.E. Cosgriff School or
Judge Memorial. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell & Sons.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Mecham, Ella G.
Ella G. Mecham 1929 ~ 2005 WALLSBURG - Our loving mother, grandmother, sister
and friend, Ella Mecham, age 75, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2005, in
Heber City, Utah. Born May 4, 1929, the daughter of David and Alice Mecham
Givens. Married Harold D Mecham October 6, 1954, in Elko, Nevada. Marriage was
later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Harold preceded her in death
January 10, 1997. Ella enjoyed a variety of handicrafts but really loved
crocheting. She won several grand prizes for her afghans in the local and
state fairs. She also enjoyed music. Her favorite was sitting back listening
to the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. She worked hard pretty much all of her life,
farming alongside her husband, Harold. Much of her time was spent in the
kitchen feeding all the farm hands and hired help along with the family. Good
thing that she loved to cook, and her meals were always the best. One thing
that Ella always received was respect. She was a little lady, but no matter
how big you were you always listened to her. And when it came to her
grandchildren they were always first. They always knew that she loved them
with all her heart. She is survived by two sons: Nile (Judy), David (Alna);
seven grandchildren and eight 1/2 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Grant
(Joy) Givens, Lamond Givens, Nile (Barbara Givens; and sister, Melba (Jack)
Smith. Also, survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other loved ones. She
is preceded in death by her husband, Harold; brother, Ernell Givens; two
sisters: Willa Davis, Elma Givens; brother-in-law Lamar Davis; and
sister-in-law, Leda Givens. The family would like to express their sincere
thanks to the staff of Rocky Mountain Care - Heber, for the loving and tender
care that was given to Ella. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February
23, 2005, 11 a.m. in the Wallsburg LDS 2nd Ward, 494 West Main Canyon Road,
Wallsburg. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes
Funeral Home, 288 North Main Street, Heber City, and on Wednesday from 9:45 -
10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the LDS Church. Interment will be in the
Wallsburg Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at:
olpinhoopesfh@aol.com Please include the family name in the email.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Olsen, May L.
May L. Olsen Will be missed May L. Olsen, 92, a 40-year resident of Salt Lake
City, wife and businesswoman ahead of her time, died February 13, 2005, in
Phoenix, Arizona. She was an ACBL Life Master. She is survived by her daughter
Charlotte Rauchfuss of Phoenix, Arizona, sons Scott Olsen of Clyde, Kansas,
and Randy Olsen of Dublin, Ohio, their wives Bonnie and Cindy Olsen, six
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services at 1:00 p.m. on
Feb. 22nd at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Funeral directors, Evans & Early.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.

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.

Scriven, Mary Griggs
Mary Griggs Scriven 1921 ~ 2005 Mary Griggs Scriven, 83, passed away after a
long illness on February 17, 2005 at Woodland Park Convalescent Center, Salt
Lake City. She was born October 10, 1921 to Lawrence Price and Emily Boweter
Griggs in Driggs, Idaho. She married Leonard Gilmore Scriven on August 1, 1942
in Val Verda, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake
Temple on January 11, 1965. Mary lived in Driggs, ID until she graduated from
high school and then came to Salt Lake City to attend LDS Hospital Nursing
School for four years, graduating in 1942. She accompanied her husband in his
military career living in Germany and many places in the United States from
Alaska to Georgia. She has been in all 50 states and many countries of Europe
in her travels. She was a member of the D.U.P. and the LDS Nurses Alumni
Association. As an active member of the LDS Church she has held many positions
and enjoyed serving others. She worked as a private duty nurse, teaching Red
Cross mother baby care classes, office nurse, operating room nurse, and
finished her career working at 5 West at the LDS Hospital. She is survived by
a son, Edward Alan (Margaret) Scriven, Layton; five grandchildren, four
great-grand-children with a fifth one due in April, and sisters Marjorie
Medley, Salt Lake City; Irma (Grant) Clawson, Murray and brothers William
(Sharon) Griggs, Brigham City; and Robert (Gwen) Griggs, West Valley City.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents, and sisters Louise (Joe) Rocheleau,
Katherine (Glynn) Box, Laura (Dean) Clemmer, and Jeanne Griggs. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland
View LDS Ward chapel, 2980 South 2790 East. Friends may call Monday evening
from 6-8 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, and one hour prior to
the services at the chapel. Interment at Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers Mary's family suggest making a contribution to your favorite
charity.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

Sherman, Rela May Oliver
Rela May Oliver Sherman 1923 ~ 2005 Rela May Oliver Sherman, age 81, passed
away February 19, 2005 in Draper, Utah after a valiant battle with cancer. She
was born March 25, 1923 in Elmo, Utah to Jobe Francis and Margaret Petty
Oliver. She was the 14th of 14 children and the last remaining sibling of the
Oliver Family. She married James C. Sherman on October 29, 1945 in Las Vegas,
Nevada; he died on September 13, 2003. Rela was an active member of the Sandy
Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and had devoted her entire life in service
to Jehovah. She will be missed by her family and her many long time friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy (James) Edwards of St. George; two sons,
James (Susan) Sherman of West Valley; John (Donna) Anderson of Salt Lake; one
granddaughter, Debbie Dobrot; and three great-grandchildren: Harry, Michael
and Hannah, all of Huntington Beach, CA. The family expresses their deep
gratitude and appreciation for the gentle and loving care Rela received at the
Wentworth and from Care Source Hospice during the final months of her life. A
memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005 at 12 noon, at
the Sandy Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 9936 South 300 East, Sandy,
Utah. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Smith, Gale George
Gale George Smith 1925 ~ 2005 A shadow was cast over our hearts today as our
beloved husband, father and dear friend passed through the veil peacefully
surrounded by his loving family, February 17, 2005, into the loving arms of
the Savior he knew so well. Gale entered into this life in Salt Lake City with
his twin brother Dale on May 28, 1925, the son of Paul and Verna Smith. After
attending West High School and the University of Utah he charmed Joy Timpson
into traveling with him through this life for 57 years. Gale and Joy were
later solemnized in the SLC Temple and he honored his priesthood as a high
priest. Together they raised their son Brent (Cindy) and daughters Julie
Nielsen (Rob) and Tracy Whitney (Dick). Gale immensely enjoyed the laughter of
his 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of whom he was very
proud. Gale will be remembered as a custom builder of many fine homes in the
Salt Lake area. He was an avid golfer, winning the 1988 Senior Open in St.
George. However, he will most be remembered by all who knew him for his great
love of people. His gregariousness and bonhomie was legend. Funeral services
will be held on Feb. 22, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at Monument Park 14th Ward, 2255
S. Wasatch Dr. Family and friends may call at the ward one hour before to meet
the family. In lieu of flowers a contribution to Community Hospice or the
Huntsman Cancer Institute is appreciated.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Smith, Hazel Poulton
Hazel Poulton Smith 1916 ~ 2005 Hazel Poulton Smith, beloved mother,
grandmother, great grandma, and sister, passed away February 17, 2005 while
spending the winter with her son in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hazel was born July 17,
1916 to Carlos W. and Ethel Sutton Poulton. She grew up in Magna, Utah,
graduating from Cyprus High School. Hazel married Dan L. Smith, May 15, 1942
in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. The majority of their married lives was spent in
Draper. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She served in many callings and really loved being the chorister in
Jr. Sunday School. Hazel loved to golf, knit, sew, crochet, cook, raise
flowers and be with family. She never stopped working on her goal: "to make
that big old sandhill look good!" Survivors: sons, Howard P. (Phyllis),
Draper; Michael D. (Kay), Payson; Carl B. (Marilyn), Las Vegas, Nevada; 19
grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren; sisters, Ethel Stevenson, Salt Lake
City; Jean (Wayne) Meyers, Boise, Idaho; sisters-in-law, Afton S. Brooks,
Payson; Irene M. Smith, St. George. Preceded in death by her husband. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Corner
Canyon 4th Ward 13400 South 1300 East, Draper. Friends may call at Goff
Mortuary 8090 So. State Monday 6-8 p.m. or Tuesday at the church from
9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment, Draper City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Smith, Keith Stoker
Keith Stoker Smith 1914 ~ 2005 SALT LAKE CITY - Keith Stoker Smith, 90,
beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died Friday,
February 18, 2005, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Keith was
born June 25, 1914, in Clearfield, Utah to Leroy Blencowe Smith and Sylvia May
Stoker. He grew up in Clearfield and Sunset and graduated from Davis High
School in 1932, with letters in football and tennis. Keith married his high
school sweetheart, and the love of his life, Marjorie Dickson, in the Logan
Temple on July 11, 1934. They were married for over 70 years. Keith graduated
in 1936 from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, was an
active Sigma Chi, and earned the Alpha Kappa Psi scholarship medallion. During
World War II he operated the Smith family grocery in Sunset, Utah. During this
time he earned his private pilot's license. He loved to fly, and flew the
first all metal aircraft, west of the Mississippi river, an Aircoupe, from St.
Louis to Salt Lake City. He subsequently became Sales Manager of Smith Canning
and Frozen Foods, in Clearfield, Utah. He covered the Intermountain West for
the company and flew the company Beechcraft Bonanzas to cities all over the
west. The family moved to Salt Lake City, in 1956, where he worked in the
mutual fund, insurance and financial planning business. For the next 41 years,
he worked as a manager of Financial Industrial Fund Associates, vice president
of Kelly & Morey, Inc., and insurance agent for AFLAC and other insurance
companies. He loved his work and the many people who were his clients. He
finally retired at age 83. In addition to his work, he was active in many
civic and professional organizations. He served as president of the Kiwanis
Club of Clearfield, the Clearfield Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club
of Sunset-Clinton, and the Associated Service Clubs of Davis County. He also
served as president of the Ogden Retail Grocers Association and as vice
president and treasurer of the Utah Retail Grocers Association. Keith was very
active in the LDS Church throughout his life and served in a number of
leadership positions. He was first counselor in the North Davis Stake
presidency. He was a Sunday school teacher, and then served as the Bishop of
the Yalecrest First Ward from 1960-1972. He served for ten years as a
supervisor of guides on Temple Square. This assignment brought him into
contact with people from around the world which was something he really
enjoyed. He loved studying the scriptures and preparing priesthood lessons for
the high priests. He enjoyed reading church and health books and in his
earlier years he was a pitcher for the Sunset Church softball team and had a
lifelong love of tennis. Keith is survived by: his wife, Marjorie; four
children, Dickson (Susan) Smith of Green Valley, AZ; Linda (Gary) Garff of
Salt Lake City; Douglas (Pat) Smith of Murray; and Sherman (Nancy) of
Cranston, RI; 15 grandchildren; and 22 great- grandchildren; and one
great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother, Howard Blencowe
(Rozella) Smith of Layton. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; his
brother David Smith; and his sisters, Marjorie Cowley, LaRene Holt, and Lou
Jean Wayment. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday February 22,
2005; in the South Cottonwood 4th Ward, 960 East Revere Circle (5550 South).
Friends and family may call from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Interment Larkin Sunset
Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Welch, Donn Victor
Donn Victor Welch "Gone Fishin'" Donn Victor Welch, age 75, passed away
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 at his home in South Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born
April 8, 1929 in South Salt Lake City, Utah the son of Henry Welch and Viola
Johnson Welch. He married Joyce LaVon Mines on October 5, 1951 in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. Married to his sweetie for 53 years. Enjoyed family,
gardening, fishing, knife making, leather work, and was good at everything he
did. Served many callings in the Central Park Ward. He survived by his wife
Joyce L (Mines) Welch; sister, Lynda Lee Welch; one son, Tracy (Heidi) Welch;
five Daughters, Jimaleen (Al) Loveland, LeAnne (Craig) Madsen, Camille Kumor
(Cory Swartz), Vickilyn (Russ) Terry, LaVon Skeem; 24 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gilbert, and
son-in-law, Guy. Funeral services will be held on Friday February 25, 2005,
11:00 a.m., at the Central Park Ward, 304 East 2700 South where friends may
call Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday morning from
9:45 p.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment:
Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: Holbrook Mortuary. Condolences
can be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 2/20/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Wendler, Theadore "Teddy"
Theadore Wendler "Teddy" Theadore "Teddy" Wendler, age 52, passed Wednesday
February 16, in Salt Lake City, Utah, from injuries sustained in a
auto-pedestrian accident. He was born October 3, 1952 the son of Walter and
Theadora Phillips Wendler. Teddy was a special child of God and we love you
and we'll miss you. The family would like to give a special thanks to his
extended family at Turn Community Services. He is survived by his two
Brothers, Augustine Murdock and Edward Murdock, father Clarence Murdock, all
of Cincinnati, Ohio; niece, Tonissa Murdock, Woodland Hills, CA. Funeral
services will be held on Tuesday February 22, 2005, 12:00 noon at the Holbrook
Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, where the family will greet friends for one
hour prior to the services. Interment: Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com In Teddy's honor a candle light
vigil will be held on Wednesday February 23, 2005, 7:00 p.m. in front of the
Parkway Commons Apartments, 875 West 3900 South.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.

York, James L.
James Louis "Buzz" York "Pops" James L. York passed away February 19, 2005 in
Salt Lake City of complications from the treatment of melanoma cancer. Buzz
was born on February 7, 1929 in Amarillo Texas to Marvin and Grace Bufkin
York. Me married his high school sweetheart JoAnne Looney on December 21, 1948
in Amarillo, Texas and later were sealed fro time and all eternity in the
Oakland California LDS Temple. They were converts to the LDS Church in 1957 in
Shasta Lake California. Buzz was a life long auto body and fender repairman.
He was also a Freemason. They lived in So. California, No. California and
Western Oregon. They lived in Salt Lake for the last 5 years. Survived by his
wife JoAnne Looney York, daughter, Paula (Danny) Settle, son, James G. (Pam)
York, daughter, Kim (John) Branscomb. 12 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary York Bartlett of
Redding, CA. Buzz was a man of very high integrity who loved his family with
all his heart. He was a devoted husband for 56 years and loved his soul mate
with all his heart. They were a perfect match sealed together forever. His
smile will be missed by everyone especially his grandchildren. Visitation for
family and friends will be held Monday 10 a.m. at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary
South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10550 So.) Burial Grass Valley,
CA.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 2/21/2005.