OBITS: Salt Lake Tribune 20 Jan 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 Aldous, Lynis Lynis Aldous 1956 ~ 2005 Although we all feel a great deal of sorrow and heartache now that Lynis is gone, we shall never forget what a loving, caring, gifted, and silly man he truly was. Lynis Shosted Aldous was born February 7, 1956 to Tura Melvin Aldous and Maxine Shosted in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Lori Scoville on June 10, 1977. Lynis attended Olympus High School, where he was President of the Graphics Design department. He also acted in school plays and filmed a variety of short films with his closest friends. He graduated in 1974. For the past 12 years, he worked for Wasatch Photographic. Aside from the adoration he had for his two sons, Ian and Grant, Lynis loved photography. He spent much of his free time either taking pictures or toying around with his photos on the computer, creating images that would vary from humorous to beautiful to downright bizarre. Lynis is survived by his loving wife Lori, sons Ian and Grant (Ali), parents Tura Melvin and Maxine, mother-in-law Lois, brother T. Melvin Jr. (Jean), brother-in-law Rod, good friends Monty, Grant, and Roland, grandchild Gabriel, and many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous other friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple. Viewing will be held at the same location Friday, January 21 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services. Interment will be at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. We can all find comfort in knowing that the love that Lynis had for his family and friends will remain in our hearts long after his passing. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Allen, Thomas Thomas Allen 1992 ~ 2005 Our beloved Thomas Anthony Allen, 12, passed away Jan. 14, 2005 in Calif. resulting from a ATV accident. Survived by his father, Jason Allen; mother Marcy Herrera; two brothers and one sister on the Herrera side and two brothers and one sister on the Allen side. He was a very well known kid from California to Utah. We love him and will all miss him very much. For service call 435-725-2427 GOD BLESS Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Allred, Dwight L. (Dick) Dwight (Dick) L. Allred 3/25/1934 ~ 1/18/2005 Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away the afternoon of January 18, 2005. He was born March 25, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He will be missed by his loving wife, Barbara (Red) and his girls, Sharon (Jerry) and Connie (Rod). He loved his grandchildren, Jo (Krista), Mike, Amy, Darrick, and Meera, and great grandchildren, Tony, Shelby, Brody, AdriAnna, and Del. Each one will miss the time spent with Grandpa. Preceded in death by infant daughter, parents and siblings. Graveside Services will be held Friday, January 21, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at Elysian Burial Gardens 1075 E. 4580 So. Funeral Directors Jenkins-Soffe South Valley. Gathering of friends and family with lite luncheon following service. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Bennett, Margo Katherine Palmer Margo Katherine Palmer Bennett 1939 ~ 2005 Margo K. Palmer Bennett, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2005 at the age of 65. Born September 6, 1939 in Park City, Utah to Walter Palmer and Katherine "Katie" Rubick. She married G. Edward "Eddie" Bennett in Salt Lake City on March 28, 1958, who passed away on December 6, 1991. Margo attended St. Mary's/Judge Memorial Catholic High School and graduated from South High School. She worked as a cook and waitress at the State, Highland and Sue Rich Bowling Alleys, and was employed at Evergreen Jr. High School for several years as a media aid in the school library. She loved reading, working on crossword puzzles, playing cards, coloring, sewing and creating a variety of keepsakes out of plastic canvas. Margo was a huge fan of the Utah Jazz, never missing a televised game. She traveled often to Wendover, Nevada, where she would sit for countless hours feeding dollars into the red, white and blue 7's. Margo was a very loving woman with a heart of gold; she and Eddie opened their home to dozens of children and others over the years, treating each of them as their own. She is survived by her three sons; James E. (Shauna Rosenlund) Bennett, W. Scott (Teresa) Bennett, Edward M. (Sarah) Bennett, and her daughter Kim M. (David) Auberger; seven grandchildren; Chari Bennett, Christopher Bennett, Austin Auberger, Nishelle Auberger, Lilyan Bennett, Gavin Bennett and Weston Nalley; her mother Katherine "Katie" Palmer; brothers; Walter (Judy) Palmer, Draper, Utah; Jody (Londa) Palmer, Midvale, Utah; Mark (Lisa) Palmer, Murray, Utah and sisters; Annette (Larry) Martin, Loveland, Colorado; Carla Palmer, Murray, Utah; Roberta (Tom) McCormick, Sandy, Utah; Kalani (Rick) Huber, West Valley City, Utah; Melanie Palmer, Murray, Utah. She was preceded in death by her father Walter Palmer, brother James Palmer, sister Sheri (Ron) Fazzio, Loveland, Colorado and Lucy "Teta" Rubicic. Margo leaves several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, "foster" children and friends. Mom will always be in our thought and prayers, but we know she is at peace with dad, grandpa, Teta, Sheri and all the others she has longed to see again. We would like to thank all of the wonderful people at Care Source for helping to care for mom over the past several months and for the loving support provided by the staff at the Wentworth. A funeral mass will be celebrated Sat. at 11:00 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane (5000 S.). A vigil service will be held Friday at 7:00 p.m. also at the church, where friends may call from 6-7 p.m. Committal, Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and T Street. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell and Sons. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/19/2005 - 1/21/2005. Brown Sr., Richard Marvin Richard Marvin Brown Sr. 1931 ~ 2005 Richard Marvin Brown, 73, passed away Monday, January 17 with his family by his bedside. He was born March 28, 1931 in Los Angeles, California, to Ben and Emma Brown. He was one year old when his family moved back to Salt Lake. He was a graduate from Murray High School; he also served time in the Air Force. After the service he married his lifetime companion Joan on September 2, 1955 Later it was solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. He was an active member in the LDS church. He spent twenty years working as an appliance technician for Sears Roebuck. After that he started a successful business of his own, "Brownie Appliance ". He loved us all and the special times we spent together as a family. He will be greatly missed. Survived by his wife Joan Brown, sons Randy Brown, Richard and wife Tammy Brown, daughters Annette and husband Wendell Overton, Ardith and husband Dennis Leavitt, brother Delbert Brown, sisters Barbara and husband Bob Wachs, Susan and husband Jerry Basher, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Ben Brown, mother Emma Brown, and granddaughters Shanna Boyt and Tiffany Flitton. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 21, 2005 11:00 a.m. at the Taylor's Grove Ward Stake Center, 4845 So. WoodHaven Dr. (1350 W) Taylorsville, where friends may call one hour prior to services, and Thursday, August 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 So., West Valley City. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Clasby, Jimmy Harter Jimmy Harter Clasby "PapaSong ~ Gramps" 1930 ~ 2005 Our loving, caring husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully surrounded by his family January 18, 2005 at St. Marks Hospital after a courageous battle with renal disease and bone cancer. Jimmy was born December 31, 1930 in Alluwe, Oklahoma to Ferd Harter Clasby and Gracie Berdell Clasby. He grew up in Oklahoma, and enlisted in the United States Army 1948-52. He moved out West and met and married his soul mate Kayleen Gardner. They enjoyed 52 years together. He was an active member of the LDS Church, serving in various positions. Dad was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, always putting his family first. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Kayleen Clasby; five children, James Clasby, Liz Wing, Clay (Cindy) Clasby, Larry Clasby and Darla (Driss) Cherkaoui; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Amber, Allie, Hailee, Carly, Omar, Kennedy, Amir and Amina; one great grandchild, Tanner (TJ). Also survived by three sisters, Edna Pool, Nowata, OK, Betty Vaughn, Alluwe, OK and Clara Jo Ward, Spring, TX. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Freddie Lee (Buck) Clasby. Thanks to the V.A. Hospital for their care, and especially the Dialysis Unit Nurses for all their loving care and support of our father through the years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Granger 15th Ward, 2835 South 2855 West. Friends and family may visit Friday, January 21, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the Ward. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Dad ~ Gramps, we love you and will miss you dearly. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Cochrane, Elsie Pearson Elsie Pearson Cochrane 1917 ~ 2005 PRICE - Our loving mother, grandmother and sister, Elsie Georgine Pearson Cochrane, age 87, passed away January 17, 2005 in Price, while surrounded by her family. She was born November 12, 1917 in Scofield, Utah to George Wagstaff and Elsie Frost Pearson. Married John Cochrane, March 3, 1940 in Farmington, Utah; their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple on October 4, 1958. John passed away on September 4, 1972. Elsie was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held many positions including; president, first and second counselor of the Primary, a Beehive, Mia Maid, Laurel leader, as well as first counselor in the Young Women's, Cub Scout den mother, Relief Society president, and Home Making leader. She also worked with the singles on both the ward and stake levels. Elsie was blessed with a beautiful voice and she sang in many duets, trios and with the "Singing Mothers" on numerous programs. She was a gifted artist and has done many oil paintings and wonderful pieces in ceramics. As a fine seamstress, she loved making clothing for herself and her family. She also enjoyed re-upholstering, draperies and quilts. Elsie took great care and pride in her beautiful flowers and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Survived by two daughters and one son, Linda (Max) Funk, Price; Janice (Chuck) Lepper, Idaho Falls, Idaho; John (Kathy) Cochrane, Eagle Mountain, Utah; sister, Mona Nielson, St. George; brother, George (RaeDell) Pearson, Elmo; 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandsons. Preceded in death by parents, sons, Ronald Kent and Larry Ray Cochrane; grandson, Gary Funk; sisters, Rosella, Elizabeth Jumper Huff and Naomi Stones Scarpella. Funeral service, Saturday, January 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m., Price Fourth LDS Ward Chapel, 400 North 500 East. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and at the church Saturday one hour prior to service. Interment, Price City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Colosimo, Gabriel Angelo Gabriel Angelo Colosimo "Gale" 1926 ~ 2005 Our husband, father, brother, grandfather (papa), sausage maker and accordion player extraordinaire, Gabriel Angelo passed away on Monday, January 17, 2005 from a bad heart. It is ironic that his physical one failed him when his spiritual one was so big, strong and loving. He will be greatly missed by many and he leaves a huge hole and an empty seat at the Colosimo family table. The world is now minus one great accordion player and sausage maker. Gale was born September 24, 1926 in Magna, Utah in the apartment above the Rome Grocery, to his parents, Ralph and Rose Colosimo, who were the owners and proprietors of the store. It was a harbinger of his future work. Dad grew up in Magna, learned to play the accordion, played fullback for the Cyprus Pirates where he was known as "Guts," graduated in 1944 and went into the military. Upon Gale completing basic training the Germans decided to surrender, fearing his transfer overseas. He returned to his hometown and one day at Sunday Mass he saw the most beautiful woman he had ever seen and decided he was going to marry her - Ida Concettina (Connie) Disera. He married Connie on October 22, 1951 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Magna. Gale wanted six children and Connie wanted two, so they compromised and had eight. He is survived by Connie, the love of his life, and his eight children, the joys of his life, Roseanne Webber (Jerry), Nancy Gibbs (Dan), John (Kathie), Galey (Beth), Paul (Sara), Mary Markosian (Jim), Larry (Jean), Joe all of Salt Lake City. He also leaves behind his brother and partner, Ernie and two sisters, Jean Guido and Rosemarie Feraco. Then there are his 20 grandchildren, the lights of his life Danny, Matthew, Michael, Justin, Robbie, Christopher, Jamie, Gianna, Lucy, Julia, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Dominic, Adam, Samuel, Gabriel, Andrew, Madeline, Gina, and Taitlynn (Tannen). Good-bye Papa, We love you! Gale and Ernie were partners together for 58 years in the grocery business at Colosimo's Standard Market. It was the hub of their families' lives and a source of great joy, pride and humor. His children had the pleasure of learning many life's lessons while apprenticing at his side. Gale was a great innovator and tinkerer in the butcher shop. He developed and created many sausage recipes that became the lifeblood of the Market. Gale and Ernie developed and patented a sausage making machine called the "Colosimo's Press." His greatest joy this past year was to see his boys open a Colosimo's store in Sandy featuring all of his sausage products. Dad was a firm believer in the power of prayer. His prayers for the world and for his family will be greatly missed. His favorite prayer was the rosary and he prayed it daily if not hourly. He would greatly rejoice if you would join his family at a vigil service and the praying of the rosary on Thursday, January 20th at 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Magna (2840 South 9000 West). Friends may call between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 21st at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple. Friends may call between 9:00 and 9:45. Interment will be at Mount Cavalry Cemetery The family greatly appreciates the care given by both Dr. Thomas Calame and Dr. John Luras. Donations in memory of Gale can be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church building fund in Magna, Utah. Many people live their lives aspiring to greatness, Gale with his compassionate mindset and gentle heart lived his life more profoundly by aspiring to goodness. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/18/2005 - 1/21/2005. Cummings, Albert Grant Albert Grant Cummings "Grantpa" Albert Grant Cummings, age 89, passed away on January 15, 2005, with his family at his side. Born February 19, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Harmon and Louella Cummings, and brother to three sisters and two brothers. He married Ada Jeanette (Jean) Neilson in Salt Lake City and they had four children, two sons and two daughters. Grant attended school in Salt Lake City and worked at the VA Administrative Hospital, and was also in the painting business. Grant and Jean loved the outdoors and spent most of their retirement years traveling "South" during the winters, with their good friends, calling themselves "snowbirds". They enjoyed golf, camping, hunting, fishing and were on many bowling leagues and had fun playing in their card groups. Their favorite places included Flaming Gorge, So. Utah and Grant especially loved Canyonlands. Grant was an easy-going and friendly person. He was very kind, considerate and a true gentleman. He was devoted, loving and generous husband and parent. He dearly loved his wife of 50 years, and his daughter Lynne, who both passed away. His brothers, Reeder and Glenn, sisters, Ruth and Belle preceded him in death. He is survived by his children; Gary (Kelli) St. George, Utah, John (Linda) Littleton, Colo. Claudia (Lanny) Nielsen Park City, Utah, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a sister, Louella "Lu" (David) Cannon, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be held on Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 at 12:00 Noon, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 So. Highland Drive. The family will receive friends from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Saturday at the Mortuary. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Ellison, David Joseph David Joseph Ellison 1911 ~ 2005 David Joseph Ellison quietly passed away January 18, 2005 at his home following a recent decline in health. He was born July 26, 1911 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. He was the eighth child of James Edward Ellison and Jane Watt Ellison. In 1915, his family returned to its original home in Layton, Utah. David loved those early years with immediate family, favorite cousins and his grandfather E. P. Ellison. David attended Davis County schools and graduated from Davis High School. He then attended the University of Utah, graduating in the Class of 1932 with a baccalaureate degree. While at the University, he was president of Sigma Chi fraternity, with resulting lifelong associations and friendships. In 1932, he joined a department store marketing and buying firm in New York City. One of his key clients was ZCMI of Salt Lake City. On February 24, 1933, he married his sweetheart from age 13, Hazel Elaine Blood, daughter of Governor and Mrs. Henry H. Blood. After their marriage in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following marriage, David and Hazel enjoyed life in New York City and the surrounding area. They then returned to Salt Lake City, where he joined ZCMI as a merchandise manager. Later, taking an opportunity to own a women's retail shop, David and Hazel moved to Salem, Oregon. In 1938, they returned to Salt Lake City where he became a partner and Executive Vice President of Keith O'Brien. During World War II, he was commissioned in the United States Navy, and after training in Massachusetts served in San Francisco in distribution posts and Manila, Philippines, operating and rebuilding the country's railway system. Following the war, David resumed his position with Keith O'Brien, which expanded from the initial downtown store. Later, after the Keith O'Brien stores were sold, he managed several department store chains for the buyer. He loved his years in retail and the many relationships he developed. He served as president of the Salt Lake Merchants Association, director of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, and director of the National Retail Merchants Association, New York City. David and Hazel were active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They valued their membership in and friends of the Parley's First Ward, where David was a High Priest. In later years, they traveled to many family events, including grandchildren's college graduations and marriages, sharing their joy and love with their family. Hazel passed away suddenly on October 21, 1999. After Hazel's passing, David was blessed to stay in his home and enjoy the company of family, good friends and great neighbors who sustained him and marveled at his general good spirits through health challenges. In recent years, David enjoyed staying close to long-time Salt Lake City friends with whom he and Hazel raised their families. David, known as Pada by his grandchildren (one of whom so named him), great grandchildren, and even recently by his children, is survived by a loving family. His older sister, Isabel E. Adams, lives in Palm Springs, California. He has four children and their spouses, David H. (Sally) of Portola Valley, California; James E. (Carole) of Washington, D.C.; Janet (William S. Mackenzie) of Salt Lake City; and Thomas A. (Susan) of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren (seven married with spouses) and 15 great-grandchildren from coast to coast. Each of them will miss his sense of humor, smile, sincere love and concern. By his passing, he rejoins his beloved eternal partner Hazel (Mimi to their family), parents and six of his seven siblings. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2005, at Parleys First Ward, 2350 S. 2100 E., Salt Lake City. A viewing hour will precede the Funeral Service. Interment will follow at the Kaysville City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to your favorite charity or the Perpetual Education Fund, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 E. North Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-1501, for the education of those abroad who otherwise could not afford that advantage. Visit Larkinmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Funk, Charles "Earl" Charles "Earl" Funk 1911 ~ 2005 "Grandpa Earl", the greatest Father, Grandfather and friend to all, passed away January 17, 2005 with his family by his side. He lived 93 wonderful years. He was born July 31, 1911 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to Roy Heller Funk and Henrietta Rock Funk. The youngest of three boys, he had a great life fishing, studying and working by his father's side. He attended Quincy High School, Quincy, Pa. and went on to apprentice the trade of tool and die maker following in his father's trade. Later he worked in Landis Machine Co. in Waynesboro. He met the only true love of his life, Louise Anna Moats in high school. They married July 28, 1935 in Washington, DC. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 19, 1946. In July 1958, the family, along with his two best friend's families moved to Salt Lake. Earl loved the Lord and as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he served in many capacities including counselor in several Bishoprics, Guide at the Bishop's Storehouse for six years and as an ordinance worked in the Salt Lake Temple for many years. He loved serving anywhere he was called and made many friends in the service of the Lord. Louise preceded him in death in 1995 as well as his sweet Trudy Ann, who died at age 5. He is survived by his son Roy E. Funk and wife Toodie, grandchildren Tiffany Funk, Travis (Rachelle) Funk, Alisa Floyd (Mike) Floyd, Cody (Kim) Funk. He lovingly adopted Toodie's children Todd Howard, Katie Howard, Kris Howard and Dan West and loved them as his own. He was so proud of Kris who is now serving in the Geneva Switzerland Mission. Also surviving him are great-grandchildren Kieryn Funk and Lewis Cootey. He taught all of us how to love unconditionally. Thank you grandpa for all the love we ever needed. We will all miss you so very much. Funeral services will be Friday, January 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Edgehill lst Ward, 1750 South 1500 East, SLC, UT. Friends may call Thursday January 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, SLC, UT and Friday 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in Quincy, Pa. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Gifford, Reed Solon Reed Solon Gifford 1923 ~ 2005 Reed passed away Jan. 18, 2005 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 18, 1923 in Springdale, Utah to Moses Elias Gifford Jr. and Mary Etta McGee. Dad served in World War II with the 636th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company B. After the war Dad met and married Cherrell Johnson on May 27, 1946, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Dad worked 36 years for IML as a Long Haul Driver and received many safety awards. Dad loved the outdoors, camping and fishing no matter how far he had to travel to get there. Regardless of how tired he was from work he always managed to load the camper and head out. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cherrell; his parents; two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his children, Maureen (Bob) Pulliam of West Jordan, Jeff (Jenna) Gifford of Draper, Arleen (Rick) Paxman of Herriman, Charleen (Jack) Fisher of West Jordan; one brother; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2005 at Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at Redwood Memorial Mortuary. We'll really miss you Dad and tell Mom "Hi!" Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Gooras, May May Gooras 3/04/12 ~ 1/18/05 May Gooras, age 92, passed away on Jan 18, 2005 in Salt Lake City. May was born in Ombriaki, Greece, on March 4, 1912. She immigrated to the U.S. in June 1922, along with her two sisters, Mary Gooras (Pappacostas) and Katherine Gooras (Koulis). May attended Cyprus High School in Magna. She graduated from the Henegar's Business College majoring in a complete business course. She worked at the arms plant from 1942-1944 during the Second World War. After the war she was employed by the Premium Oil Company and worked there for 42 years, until her retirement in 1986. She was a devout member of the Greek Orthodox Church. She received many awards for her many unusual flowers and plants she grew in her garden. She was an excellent seamstress, designing her own and family members' clothes. She loved to cook delicious recipes and was an avid reader of many good books. May was a volunteer worker with her sister Katherine, visiting nursing homes, homebound residents, and hospitals. Every month for 25 years she and Katherine provided entertaining programs for the patients at the VA Hospital. She was a world traveler and enjoyed learning and respecting other people's cultures, the beauty and love of each country and its people. She enjoyed the beauty of our natural world. She loved people and had many sincere friends. She was an member of Ladies Philoptohos Society, Daughters of Penelope, Hellenic Ladies Club Hellenic Cultural Assoc. and Athanasios Diakos Society. She is survived by her sister, Katherine Koulis, nieces Connie, Faith, Dovey, Josie, nephews Les, John and Spiro. Preceded in death by her parents, Uncle Steve and sister Mary. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 279 South 300 West. A viewing will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Deseret Memorial Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Carol Brown and Odyssey Hospice. In lieu of flowers, May would like you to donate to your favorite charity or the restoration project for the Holy Trinity Cathedral. May her memory be eternal. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Greenland, Debra Sue Foster Debra Sue Foster Greenland "Cherished Mother" Our beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, after a courageous battle with cancer, returned home to her Heavenly Father January 18, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah and has been relieved of her pain. She was born November 22, 1955 in Murray, Utah, daughter of Kenneth Wynne and Karen Eva Foster. Graduated from Kearns High School in 1974. Married Dan L Greenland Jr., February 27, 1976 in the Salt Lake Temple. Her life was spent faithfully serving the Lord in many positions and in serving others. She enjoyed teaching children and had almost completed her teaching degree. She loved having her family around her and was a loving wife and mother who would do anything for her family. "Mom, we will miss your cheerful smile, easy laugh and wonderful spirit". Survived by her husband, Dan; children: Steven (Liza), Jessica (John), Curtis (Jennifer), Gregory, Jeffery (currently serving in the Texas Dallas Mission), and Kimberly; two grandchildren: Amber and Logan; parents; sisters and brothers: Christine, Cathy, Kenneth, Sheldon and Andrea. Preceded in death by grandparents, Kenneth Earl and Margaret Bernice Foster. A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the LDS Hospital and IHC Home Care for their loving service in time of need. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 12:00 noon at the Taylorsville 23rd Ward, 4932 S. 3200 W. A viewing will be held Friday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd and Sat. at the church, 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to service. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Hansen, Thad L. Thad L. Hansen 10/7/35 ~ 1/18/05 Thad L. Hansen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 69, passed away January 18, 2005 at home after a lingering illness. Born in Richfield, Sevier, Utah to Loyd Ernest Hansen and Aleen Erickson. Married Lois Mecham, later divorced. Married Vicky Vernon, August 9, 1980 in the Salt Lake Temple. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and square dancing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Thad loved animals and now has returned to spend time with his devoted dogs. Survived by wife, children, Sindi (Nathan) Long, Amy Hansen, Arron (Sandra), Vaughn, Randy (Sandy), Andy, Troy (Louise), Veronica (Luis), Anna-Marie (Daniel) Dumas, 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grand-children. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at the Riverton 10th Ward, 12830 South 2700 West. Friends may call, Friday, January 21, 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 10-10:45 p.m. Entombment, Mountain View Memorial Estates. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Hovey, Brian Ted Brian Ted Hovey Everything you could ask for in a son. Our beloved son, brother, fianc , grandson, nephew, friend passed away January 13, 2005 in Wyoming from a tragic semi and auto accident. Brian was born October 17, 1979 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was always strong, able to fight his way through health issues as a baby. His family moved to Utah in 1984. He attended Quail Hollow Elementary, Albion Middle School, and Brighton High School and graduated in 1998. He obtained his Associates Degree at Salt Lake Community College and then his Bachelors in Architecture and Planning from the University of Utah May 2004. Brian was living his dream by moving to Denver, Colorado for graduate school at the University of Colorado with his fianc , Chelsea. Chelsea's father, Pete Degn, also passed away as a result of the accident. Chelsea and Brian planned to marry January 13, 2006. Survived by his mother Dian Hovey, his fianc Chelsea Tregeagle, sister Renee Milne (Shawn), brother Daniel (Sarah), maternal grandparents Robert and Lydia Emme, aunts, uncles, Tregeagle family, Lady, The Kids (Yuki and BooBoo), father Edward Hovey of Illinois. Services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 8575 S 700 E Thursday, 4:00 p.m. Visiting will begin at 3:00 and continue after the service. Please make donations in Brian's name, contact Washington Mutual. Bri, you will always be our Smoky Babe. Tributes can be made at www.mem.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/18/2005 - 1/20/2005. Jensen, Irene Lucille JENSEN Funeral services for Irene Lucille Jensen of Emery, UT, will be held Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 at 12:00 noon in the Emery LDS Chapel where friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial in the Emery Cemetery directed by Fausett Mortuary. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Johnston, Reva Banks Reva Banks Johnston 1924 ~ 2005 Reva Banks Johnston, 80, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona passed away Thursday, January 13, 2005 at the Dell E. Webb Hospital in Sun City West, Arizona. She was born August 18, 1924 in Palmyra, Utah to Leo M. and Bertha Jex Banks. She married Robert Louis Johnston on November 9, 1955 in Palmyra, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Las Vegas LDS Temple on November 6, 2004. Robert died July 7, 2003. Reva graduated from Spanish Fork High School. She served an LDS mission in the Western States Mission. She was a loving and supportive wife as she moved with her husband as his employment required. They lived in Coalville, Utah, Fort Collins, CO; Three Forks, MT, and Apple Valley, CA. They retired to Montana until health reasons required them to live in a warmer climate, which took them to Lake Havasu City, Arizona to enjoy life in the desert. She loved to write, knit, and crochet. She won awards for her tremendous bread recipes while in Colorado. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Stake Relief Society presidency in Fort Collins, Colorado, and as Relief Society president in Three Forks, Montana, as well as other various callings. Reva is survived by her two sons: Don Robert (Stefanie) Johnston of Delano, CA; and Blair Johnston of Plymouth, Massachusetts; four grandchildren: Lonie, Cassie, Sean, Cody; and three brothers: Robert Banks and George Banks, both of Palmyra, Utah, and Reed Banks of Manteca, CA. Preceded in death by her husband; brother, Lee Banks; and two sisters, Ethel Galt and Shirley Merrill. Funeral services will be Friday, January 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 S. Main, Spanish Fork, where friends may call from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Keyworth, Terence Peter Terence Peter Keyworth "Worlds Greatest Dog Lover" Peter Keyworth, 77, left us on January 15, 2005 due to complications from surgery. Born May 9, 1927 in Hull, England to Elizabeth Keyworth. Peter lived in South Africa for eight years and then came to the United States and Utah in 1961. He was a master machinists and project engineer. He enjoyed the hobby of model engineering. Survived by wife June Louis of 54 years children Diane (Jerry) Jones, Robin (Jan) Keyworth and Craig (Trudy) Keyworth; eight grandchildren. A Celebration of his Life will be held at his home Saturday from 12-2 P.M. Funeral Directors Broomhead Funeral Home Riverton, Utah. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Lott, Roscoe Junior (Ross) Roscoe (Ross) Junior Lott 1925 ~ 2005 Our loving husband, father, and grandpa, Roscoe (Ross) Junior Lott, born on September 18, 1925 to Orson and Frances Lott, passed away peacefully at his West Valley City, Utah home on January 17, 2005 after an ongoing battle with cancer. A World War II veteran, he served as a fireman first class in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946. He married Virginia Memmott on May 28, 1947. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Marilyn (Andy) Anderson of Hudson, WY and Lorraine (Roger) McIff of West Jordan, UT; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters Maxine McCleary and Pearl Paul of Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by his brother, Dale; and sister, Velma. Graveside services will be11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan. A viewing will be held on Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Interment at Redwood Memorial Cemetery. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Harmony Home Heath and Hospice for their help and service. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Loveridge, Betty Anna Thorup Betty Anna Thorup Loveridge Our Loving Mother Betty Anna Thorup Loveridge, our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away in her home surrounded by her daughters and husband January 19, 2005, from natural causes. Born January 12, 1924, in Salt Lake County, Utah, she was the seventh daughter of William Wilford Thorup and Esther Elizabeth Nordberg Thorup. She graduated from Granite High School and then worked at Standard Optical where she met and married Ralph Simpson Loveridge, June 7, 1943, in the Salt Lake Temple. She was preceded in death by her daughter LuJuana Jean Gibbons, son-in-law Clyde Ken Thacker and great-granddaughter Kourtney Ann Carlquist; her siblings, Wilma Svedin, Alice Forsberg, Thelma Schauerhamer Taylor, Marge Nielsen, Doris Nielsen, Herman C. Thorup, LuJuana Mae Thorup and Mark Nordberg Thorup. She is survived by her husband, Ralph, her children, Dale (Linda) Loveridge, Winnemucca, NV; Peggy (Lynn) Carlquist, Hazelton, ID; son-in-law, Stuart Gibbons, Salt Lake City; Patricia "Patsy" Thacker, Riverton; Dennis (Marsha) Loveridge, South Jordan; Kent (Vicky) Loveridge, Lehi; Robyn (Jamie) Gordon, West Jordan; Connie (Alan) Henderson, West Jordan; Sue (Jon) Shuppy, Francis, UT; 52 grandchildren and 52 great-grand-children with five more on the way; her sisters and brother, Lois Fowler, Melva Wright, William "Bill" Thorup, Geniel (Garn) Christensen, June (Dave) Evans and brother-in-laws Paulus Svedin and Stan Taylor. Mom suffered from arthritis and pain most of her life and has been confined to a wheelchair for many years. Her body was frail but her spirit was strong, she is now free from the pain of her mortal body. We will miss her so much but are grateful that she has finally been released and is with her parents and family members whom she so dearly loved. We know she has been welcomed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the South Jordan 6th Ward, 2580 West 9800 South. Friends may call Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah and Saturday morning from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at the ward prior to the services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Marriott, Rebecca Smoot Rebecca Smoot Marriott 1919 ~ 2005 Rebecca Smoot Marriott, age 85, passed away on January 17, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Becky was born on November 20, 1919 in Salt Lake City to Wendell McMeans Smoot and Rebecca Clawson Smoot, and was the oldest of three children. She attended East High School and graduated from the University of Utah in 1940 where she majored in theatre, participated in many plays, and joined a drama club. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. In the 1950's, she was involved with the Children's Theatre of Washington D.C. through the Junior League. She wrote an original play called "Trouble with Tricks," which was produced off Broadway in New York City. Becky was married: twice widowed at a young age, and twice divorced. She enjoyed many memorable summers with family and friends at her cabin on the Henry's Fork of the Snake River in Big Springs, Idaho, near Yellowstone National Park. She loved to play bridge, read good books, and go on nature walks. In later years, she volunteered for the Salt Lake Valley Republican Party, served on the LDS Hospital Quilt Board, and was a member of the Town Club. Becky was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed supporting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Becky is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Marriott Champion (John W. Jr.) Park City, Utah; a brother, Wendell M. Smoot, Jr. (Barbara); and was preceded in death by an infant son, William Smoot Travis; and a brother, Stanley C. Smoot (Diana). The family would like to thank the many wonderful doctors, nurses and aides at The Residence of CareSource who treated her with love and kindness during her last year. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Becky's name to the Henry's Fork Foundation, P.O. Box 550, Ashton, Idaho 83420; or the CareSource Charitable Foundation, 1624 East 4500 South, Holladay, Utah 84117, would be appreciated. A private funeral service will be held. Online condolences www.larkinmortuary.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/19/2005 - 1/21/2005. McDonald, Carol Miller Carol Miller McDonald 1930 ~ 2005 SALINA - Carol Miller McDonald, 74, passed away January 17, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1930 in Tipperary, Utah to Sherman and Edna Harding Miller. She was educated in Salina Schools, graduating from North Sevier High School. She married Bruce McDonald, July 13, 1950 in Richfield, Utah. She is survived by her husband, Bruce and children Marcia and Bobby Herman, Lehi; Janet and Dick Gates, Ago, AZ; Gerald and Emily McDonald, Aurora. Brothers and sisters, Shirley and Ted Anderson, West Jordan; Afton and Jack Harris, Kearns; Sherma Sherrard, Provo; Frankie Miller, Salina and Cornell and Peggy Miller, Ferro. 13 grandchildren, seven great-grand-children. Funeral services will be Saturday Jan. 22 at 12 noon in the Salina Second Ward. (First South and First East, Salina). Friends may call at Springer Turner Funeral Home, 150 E. Main, Sat. morning 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services. Burial in the Aurora Cemetery under the direction of Springer Turner Funeral Home of Salina, Gunnison and Richfield. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Miller, Emma Webber Emma Webber Miller Will Be Missed Emma Webber Miller, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grand-mother, aunt and friend, passed away at home with her children by her side on the 16th of January 2005, to meet her husband and daughter. She is survived by her son, Garry Tim (Giz) Miller; daughters, Ileen (Tom) Carroll and Carrie Smith; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grand-children and four great-great-grand-children. She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband and daughter, Cheryl Griffiths. Emma will be missed by all whose lives she touched. We Love You and we will miss you Mom! Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 21, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South. The family will receive friends at a viewing Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Neu, Richard Francis Richard Francis Neu 4/2/1923 ~ 1/16/2005 Richard Francis Neu, age 81; born in Lindsay, TX, to Nick Neu and Theresa Schad Neu. Married Eva Shirley Jones Sept. 22, 1970 Richard is survived by his wife Eva of UT; son Michael Neu of CA; daughter Charlotte Hitt of CA; grandchildren: Richard Eppler of CA; Shyrl Jones of CA; Jeffery and Melissa Neu of CA; Thomas and Theodore Hitt of CA; also, step-son and wife Charles R. and Cheri Hastings of UT; granchildren: Charles J. Hastings and Cassandra Rasmussen of UT; great-granchildren: Jazzmine Jones of CA; Kaiden Chamberlin of UT; also, survived by seven sisters and one brother and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Nick and Theresa Neu; also, by his eldest daughter Mary Ann Theresa Eppler. Richard served his country proudly for 20 years in the US Navy as a boilerman. He served in the South Pacific during World War II, and retired as Chief Petty Officer. After military duty, he served 20 years as a boilerman in the Civil Service. Richard and Eva enjoyed traveling the country and spent many summers with granddaughters Shyrl and Cassandra in tote. He was an avid fisherman, and served as a camp cook for son Chuck and friends during the hunting season. He enjoyed playing cards and dominos with all his kids, young and old. Richard enjoyed attending church and church activities with his friends. Since Richard loved children, he thoroughly enjoyed many years taking care of foster and shelter children, with his wife Eva. Funeral services will be held on Jan. 22, 2005 at Redwood Memorial Estates, located at 6500 So. Redwood Rd. Viewing at 10:00, Chapel Service at 11:00. Graveside at 12:00. After graveside service, a tribute to Richard will be held at Holladay Baptist Church, located at 2780 E. 3900 S. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Reddington, Ben R. Ben R Reddington 1920 ~ 2005 Helper- Ben R. Reddington, age 84, passed away January 18, 2005. He was born March 12, 1920 in Provo, Utah, to B.N. and Edith Meneray Reddington. Married Mary Arline Reid on March 3, 1941 in Latuda, Utah. She died November 3, 2002. Lifelong resident of Carbon County. He was an Honorary Life Member Price Elks Lodge #1550 and a member of the Slovenian Home of Spring Glen. After 44 years of dedicated service Ben retired as Yard Master at Helper D&RGW. He was a member of the Yard Master Union. Ben was an umpire for Little League and Pony League and played softball with the Helper Railroad team. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survived by his children; Dorothy (Dan) LaRoy, Las Vegas, NV; Ray (Leatrice) Reddington, Wellington; Bob Reddington, Florida; Harry (Pam) Reddington, Helper; Edyth Blair, Helper; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Friday, January 21, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will be at Mitchell's Friday one hour prior to services. Interment Mt. View Cemetery, Helper. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Rivas, Margarita Venegas Margarita Venegas Rivas 1922 ~ 2005 Our Mother, Margarita (Maggie) Venegas Rivas died at home on January 16, 2005. Born June 10, 1922 to Joaquin and Antonia Venegas, La Tapona, Jalisco, Mexico. Married Jesus Casillas Rivas, April 1952. Survived by children, Jess (Kathy) Rivas, Yolanda (Carl) Romero, Ed Rivas, Grace Rivas and eight grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 3580 West 3650 South. Viewing will be held Friday, January 21st from 6-7 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 So., followed by Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Sarris Sr., Pete L. Pete L. Sarris Sr. 1922 ~ 2005 Pete L. Sarris Sr., 82, passed away January 16, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah. He was born April 1, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah a son of Louis and Cannella Karafotis Sarris. He was reared in Layton. Pete served in the US Army 37th Combat Engineer Battalion in World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart Award. He married Marie Callis, they later divorced. Pete married Patricia Connie Chappatt May 3, 1962. Pete was a manager at Cowboy Oil and retired from Gibbons and Read in 1978. Throughout his life he was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church. Pete is survived by his wife, Patricia Connie; son, Lou (Ann) Sarris of Salt Lake City; one brother, William Sarris of Rancho Mirage, CA; two grandchildren, Pete Sarris Jr. and Nichole Garner. Proceeded in death by his daughter, Karen Enniss; granddaughter Rebecca Enniss, one brother Dean Sarris and one sister Maxine Killian. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday January 24, 2005 at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 North 400 E. with Reverend Father Jon Emanuelson of the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church officiating. Friends may call Sunday, January 23 from 6-8 p.m. Trisagion Prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Viewing will also be held Monday one hour prior to services. Interment at Lakeview Memorial Park. e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/19/2005 - 1/23/2005. Schulthies, Maxine Maxine Schulthies 3/21/1918 ~ 1/20/2004 A year has passed, & we miss & love you more & more each day. You were the Best Mom & my best friend. You were such a special part of our lives, & we will always remember your wonderful heart & your cute smile. Love, your family. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/20/2005. Swenson, Diana Lynn Higbee Diana Lynn Higbee Swenson Happy Journey Our Love Beloved wife of Paul R. Swenson, Diana Lynn Swenson, passed away January 17, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born August 21, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clifford "Cliff" Higbee and Doris Higbee. She married Paul R. Swenson February 29, 1980 in Salt Lake City. She was raised in the Rose Park area of Salt Lake City. She graduated from West High School. For the past 22 years she has resided in Phoenix, AZ, Eugene, OR, Moorpark, CA and Plano, TX. She moved back to Salt Lake City July 22, 2004. She is survived by her husband; children, Jamie and Brandon; grandchildren, Anthony, Ashley and Britney; brothers, Clifford (Lee) and Kevin; sisters, Joanne (Doug) Erskine and Renea Parker and parents. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 21, 2005, 3:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah where friends may call from 1:45 to 2:45p.m. prior to the graveside. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to Primary Children's Medical Center. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Taylor, Beth Kofoed Beth & Bob Taylor Together Again Beth Kofoed Taylor passed away January 19, 2005 as the result of complications from surgery. Beth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Beth was born August 17, 1929 in Preston, Idaho to Arthur and Florence Kofoed. Beth was the heart of the Taylor clan and will be sorely missed. Her heart and home were always open. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert Ross Taylor; her sister, Therma Lamont. Beth leaves behind her sons, Rickie (Maridee), Randy (Liz), Leslie (Teri), Steven (Peggy), Timothy (Roxzann), James (Michelle); 30 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Taylorsville 19th Ward Chapel, 2030 West Chateau (5225 So.). A viewing will be held on Friday from 6-8 pm at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 South Redwood Road in West Jordan, and one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at Redwood Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005. Williams, Avis Arlene Japhet Avis Arlene Japhet Williams 1923 ~ 2005 WEST HAVEN - Avis A. Williams, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 17, 2005. She was born November 6, 1923 in Scott City, Kansas to Frank Charles Japhet and Cecyle Susan Young. She lost her mother at a very young age and was lovingly raised by her Aunt Mabel and Uncle Harley Wilcox. Avis was raised and schooled in Seneca, Kansas, graduating from Seneca High School with high honors. She was a member of the Methodist congregation and often sang with the choir. Following her graduation she attended business school in Denver, Colorado. Upon returning to Kansas, she worked as an office manager in a doctor's office. Avis met her husband of 55 years, Jack Wesley Williams, at Fort Riley, Kansas. Avis and Jack were married November 14, 1942. Jack passed away October 23, 1997. Their first child, Jack Jr. was born while his father was serving overseas in Germany during World War II. Following the war they moved to Idaho for a short time, then settled in Utah. Mom always said that her greatest accomplishment and joy in life was raising her four sons. Avis was a very loving, caring, giving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Avis is survived by three sons, Jack W. (Sue) Williams, West Haven; David E. (Joy) Williams, Bountiful; Michael J. (Christina) Williams, North Salt Lake; 12 grandchildren, Jodie, Patty, Donnie, Johnnie, Sherri, Chad, Cindy, Greg, Kristi, Aimee, Jason and Nick; many great-grandchildren; a sister, Lilian (Aunty) Gibson, Topeka, Kansas; a brother, Donald Japhet, Durango, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a son, Donald Dean Williams, who passed away February 1, 2001. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South. Friends and family may call at the mortuary Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005. Wood, Dean F. Dean F. Wood 1916 ~ 2005 Dean F. Wood, 88, passed away January 17, 2005 at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. Dean was born in Garland, Utah, October 31, 1916, to Willard LeGrand and Electa Hall Wood. He attended schools in Garland and Bear River High School. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Brown on June 1, 1938, in the Logan LDS Temple. They are the proud parents of three daughters, Judean (deceassed); Geraldean (Quane) Kenyon, Boise, Id; Geneal (John) Newman, Alpine, Ut; Willard (Tonya) Wood, Springville; Scott (Melissa) Wood, Rexburg, Id. Dean was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Dean served in the Hawaiian Islands during World War II and worked at Fort Douglass Utah for 35 years. He worked as the Fort Douglass Fire Chief and Fire and Safety Engineer. He also served as the Bishop of the Colonial Hills 2nd Ward in Hillside Stake, and held many other Church callings. He and his wife served a two-year welfare mission for the Liberty Stake in Salt Lake City. He enjoyed 12 great years as a Temple Worker in the Ogden and Bountiful Temples. He will be remembered for the many fishing trips to Strawberry Lake to his tiny cabin. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He taught many young men the fundamentals of safe hunting and successful fishing. Dean is survived by his wife of 67 years, his two daughters, two sons, 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchi-ldren, one sister, Erla Reed, and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Wood and Virgina Brown. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Judean, his parents; three brothers, LeGrand Wood, Mark Wood, and Darold Wood; one sister, Merle Choate; a son-in-law, L. Glade Dunn; a sister-in-law Melva Brown; and brother-in-law, Knowlton H. Brown. As a family, we wish to thank the gracious staff of the Lakeview Hospital and the Vista Care Hospice staff; they all worked hard to make Dad's last days as comfortable as possible. Funeral services will be held at the Farmington Rock Church located at 272 North Main, Farmington, Utah on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 12:00 (noon). A viewing will be held that morning from 10:00-11:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Garland Cemetery with full military honors presented by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.rogersandtaylor.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 1/20/2005 - 1/21/2005.