OBITS: Salt Lake Tribune 8 Jul 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Baldwin, Jennifer Anjanette Santmyer Jennifer Anjanette Santmyer Baldwin Wounds Heal All Time Jennifer and husband Kyle Baldwin passed on July 2nd, 2005 and two angels returned to heaven. A memorial service for Jen will be held at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd. from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 10. Jen had a passion for Nora Roberts novels, wrestling, movies, making people smile and most of all dancing. Jen and Kyle will always be loved. Through tears, struggles and prayers they will live on for time takes all but memories. And when the earth shall claim your limbs then shall you truly dance. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Bateman, J. LaVar J. LaVar Bateman 1920 ~ 2005 LaVar Bateman died peacefully at home in Provo, Utah, on July 6, 2005. LaVar lived every day as if it were his first and last. He was honest and even-handed, experienced great joy from life's simple tasks and pleasures, and walked through this life steadfast and humble, determined to leave it a better place. LaVar was born on June 6, 1920, the oldest of four boys, to Rela McMullin Bateman and James Robert Bateman. Before LaVar turned eight, his father died of typhoid fever. He became the man of the house until age 13 when his mother married A. Ray Beckstead, a widower with eight children. In this blended family of the depression, he learned to work hard, accept responsibility and live frugally. After graduating from Brigham Young University, LaVar served his country in the Navy during World War II, where he was skipper of a seaplane base in the Bahamas and communications officer at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. During the war he married his college sweetheart, Helen Mae Ream. He then earned his PhD in Speech Communication at the University of Wisconsin before joining the faculty at BYU. He took a two-year leave to develop a speech program in Guam and then moved his young family back to Provo and BYU. LaVar and Helen built their own home on Ash Avenue; they quarried, dressed and laid 65 tons of rock in the backbreaking process. LaVar taught public speaking and coached winning debate teams at BYU. Among his professional accomplishments, he served on the first Honors Program Council, was chairman of the University Forum Assemblies, and became Chairman of the Department. During his tenure at BYU, LaVar served as visiting professor at Michigan State University, the College of the Virgin Islands, and George Washington University in Maryland, and was an assistant to Senator Wallace Bennett in Washington DC. He directed many BYU Travel Study tours to Europe, plus a world tour and a Caribbean cruise. He was also the Director of Study Abroad in London. He has been an active member of Rotary International since 1954. LaVar and Helen mentored Rotary Exchange Students from several countries, and sponsored a number of Cambodian refugee families. LaVar was a bishop and high councilman, and served three full time missions with Helen (Sydney, Australia; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Honolulu, Hawaii) for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have also been part-time hosting missionaries at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City for the past 10 years. LaVar's self-proclaimed greatest accomplishment was rearing and mentoring his five children: Kim Bateman MD (Linda), Shauna Horne-deceased--(Rick), Kathleen Peterson (Steve), Lucinda Bateman MD, and Kyle Bateman (Julee). His children hope to honor him with their lives and accomplishments. LaVar also said, "By far, the most important person of influence in my life is my wonderful wife and companion, Helen Mae Ream I think we make a great team and we need each other." LaVar is survived by his brothers Robert and Mack, and was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bertin, and daughter Shauna. A memorial service honoring LaVar will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, 2005, at the Oak Hills Seventh Ward Chapel in Provo, 1038 N. 1200 E. (Birch and Apple). The family will receive friends at the Chapel beginning at 1:30 p.m. There will be a graveside service for family and close friends earlier that day, 10:00 a.m., South Jordan Memorial Cemetery (1055 W. 10630 S., South Jordan) In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund or a service organization of your choice. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/8/2005 - 7/9/2005. Bristow, Wanda Juanita Wanda Juanita Bristow 1929 ~ 2005 Wanda Juanita Bristow, age 75, of Coalville, passed away July 2, 2005. She was born August 16, 1929 in Upton, Utah to Grayson and Amy Potter. She was a member of Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed. Survived by her sons, Phil (Sally) Bristow, Thayne (Pam) Bristow, Tim (Karen) Bristow, and daughter, Star (Gale) Sargent, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Ross O. Bristow. There will be no services held per her request. In memory of Wanda, please make donations to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103-4399. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Cannon, Clara Hatch Clara Hatch Cannon "We Love You" Clara Hatch Cannon, 88, found peace on July 4, 2005. She was born April 3, 1917 in Panguitch, Utah to Melt and Irene Syrett Hatch. She married Howell Lee Cannon on July 23, 1936 in the Logan LDS Temple. A faithful member of the LDS Church, she served in many callings. Her favorite being ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple. Her greatest joy was her family. She adored her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She was a talented seamstress. She loved to read, travel with her husband, sing, dance, play the piano, write poetry, knit, crochet, quilt and embroider. She liked to watch baseball games, thunderstorms, and American flags flying in the wind. She worked with the Girl Scouts and was a PTA president. She retired from Granite School District in 1979. She is survived by her daughter Crystal (Ken) Ellis; three granddaughters, Laurie (Jeff) McElreath, Shonnie (Bart) Wright, Ashlee Ellis; four great grandchildren, Braden and Taylor McElreath, Lauren and Morgan Wright; two brothers, Verl and Melt (Nila) Hatch. Preceded in death by her husband, son, parents, two sisters, Nina and Ola. The family would like to thank Juanita Kiplinger, Crosslands and Life Span for their kindness and loving care. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends may call Saturday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, prior to the graveside. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Eskelsen, Ruth Thatcher Ruth Thatcher Eskelsen 1927 ~ 2005 BRIGHAM CITY - Ruth Jean Thatcher Eskelsen passed peacefully into the arms of her beloved Savior July 6, 2005 at 11:06 a.m. in Brigham City, Utah, where she lived the past 45 years. She was 78. Born April 1, 1927 in Santa Ana, Calif., the daughter of Erthel Blanche Conger Thatcher and Jesse Oren Thatcher. The family lived in Anaheim, where she survived a flood and an earthquake-stories of which she would later recount to the delight of her children and grandchildren. She graduated from Anaheim Union High School in 1945 and attended Fullerton Junior College. From 1948 to 1953 she worked for United Airlines as a stewardess. She enjoyed traveling and would fondly recall the sights and sounds of Chicago, New York City, London and Paris. It was on one of these flights she met her lifelong companion, Quinn Morrison Eskelsen, as he returned home from military service in Korea. They were married July 11, 1953 in Salt Lake City. Their first home was in Durango, Co. In 1961 the family moved to Brigham City, Utah, where they reared three sons and a daughter. A devout Christian, she traveled four times to the Holy Land, the first time to be baptized in the Jordan River. She was a diligent student of the Bible and had an abiding interest in Biblical archaeology. She is survived by her husband; three sons: Ruel J. (Lily) Eskelsen, Washington, D.C.; David W. (Carla) Eskelsen, Farmington, Utah; Douglas R. (Jodi) Eskelsen, Layton, Utah; and a daughter, Amy R. (Don Standing) Eskelsen, Smithfield, Utah; her brothers, George Thatcher (Jeannette), Murrieta, CA; Gerald Thatcher (Anne), Orange, CA. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2005 at 12 noon at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 E. 200 So., Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call at the chapel from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Everett, Diane Lee Thornton Diane Lee Thornton Everett 1944 ~ 2005 Our sweet wife, mother, grammie and friend was granted her independence from this mortal existence and returned to her heavenly home July 4, 2005 in Heber City, Utah. She passed away unexpectedly while enjoying a camping trip with her husband, all her children, grandchildren and animals. Diane was born February 13, 1944 in Salt Lake City to George M. and Pearl Draper Thornton. On May 15, 1963 she married Wayne R. Everett. Diane attended Highland High, Brigham Young University and Stevens Henager College. She worked for Jordan School District for over 25 years and loved and was loved by many there. Diane loved to learn and was blessed with many gifts and talents. Her crafts, projects, cakes, Christmas stories, love, hugs and friendship touched the lives of all she knew. The loves of her life include her caring husband Wayne, children Wendy Wheeler (John) and Randy Everett (Julie), grandchildren Alexis, Samuel and Victoria Wheeler and Skylar, Brandon and Tess Everett, her siblings Joyce Brown, Stephen Thornton and Linda Freer, other family members, countless friends and her beloved animals who survive her. She is preceded in death by her parents. Diane's life will be celebrated at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 So. Highland Dr. on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Family and friends may call Friday, July 8, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Interment- Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005. Francis-Montclare, Catherine Elora Catherine Elora Francis-Montclare Will Be Missed On Wednesday, June 8th at 11:50 a.m. MDT, Catherine Elora Francis-Montclare passed away quietly at her home in Riverton, Utah. She was 84 years old, and died after a year-long battle with colon and renal cancer. Catherine, or Nana as she was known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many of whom she shared her home with here in Riverton, was beloved by all who knew her. She was an accomplished author, artist, entrepreneur, photographer and businesswoman. She was most often revered for her intelligence, pragmatism, and simple sense of living that her friends and family admired, and that those of us who were lucky enough to be nurtured by her in our upbringing use to live better, more successful lives every day. Nana lost her husband Donald A. Montclare in 1994. They shared a home in Milford, New Hampshire, and were married for some 25 years before grandpa died. Since that time, Nana has spent her time working as a teacher, Internet entrepreneur and internationally published digital photographer. She also worked closely with her only son, Fred, on many Internet based projects until he passed away in July of 2004. She loved her son deeply, and when he died suddenly from diabetes at the age of 62, this took a heavy toll on Nana. For any age, Nana was extraordinarily adept at using modern technologies, and followers of her work as both a photographer and embroidery artisan span the globe. Nana accomplished so many things in her lifetime, they are impossible to catalog and give each of them proper recognition. She will be most remembered for the incredibly positive impact she had upon her entire family, and particularly her progeny. We owe the successes we have achieved, and the quality of our lives to her gentle teachings, incredible example, and loving ways. We will do our best to make you proud, Nana. Catherine Montclare is survived by her two brothers: George and Irving and their wives, Patty and Dorothy; her grandchildren: Ami and Fred, and her great-grandchildren: Deandra, Michael, Randi and Kaye Dee Lee, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Nana was particularly close to my wife Kari, who she loved like a daughter, and who cared for her during her bout with cancer. She will be greatly missed. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/8/2005 - 7/9/2005. Haller, Wesley D. Wesley D Haller 1928 ~ 2005 Wesley died July 4th at home causes due to pneumonia. Born to Robert L. and Minnie G. Haller April 11, 1928. Married Frances Lehman Burns. He loved to work and entertain in our beautiful backyard. Wesley was a devout Roman Catholic, he and his wife Fran together served in many ministries at St. Vincent De Paul Parish. They also were coordinators for St. Vincent De Paul soup kitchen. Among survivors are his wife Fran, brother Bob (Mary), sister Francelia (Jack) Paluso, son Keven (Terri), grandchildren Stephanie (Daniel) Draper and Eric Burns; great-grandchildren Rian and Arin Draper; sisters-in-law Irene Coon and Viola Bennett. A private rite of Christian Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Father John Norman presiding. We are blessed to have so many wonderful friends. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005. Hansen, Steven Matthew Steven Matthew Hansen 1948 ~ 2005 Steven Matthew Hansen passed away July 5, 2005 at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City from cancer. Born December 7, 1948 in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was a graduate of Olympus High School and Salt Lake Community College. He was a member of the LDS Church, Canyon Creek Ward in Tooele. Steven was currently on active duty as a Sergeant with the 3/360 Training Support Battalion of the Army. He was a combat veteran of Vietnam and Desert Storm and was recently engaged in helping prepare our troops for deployment to the Middle East. Steven was a Journeyman Electrician in private life having worked on many commercial buildings we see around Salt Lake City. Surviving Steven are his parents, Willard L. Hansen and Eileen M. Campos Hansen, both of Salt Lake City; brother, Kent Hansen (DeeAnn) of CA; and sister, Melanie Schneider (Tony) of Australia. A viewing will be held Friday, July 8th at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East, from 6-8 p.m. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 9th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Jensen, Zola Scott Zola Scott Jensen "She Loved Unconditionally" Our loving Mother, Zola Jensen, passed away peacefully July 4, 2005, at the age of 71, in Salt Lake City, Ut Born June 10, 1934 in Prescott, Arizona, daughter of Andrew Hunter and Veda Alvina Rowley Scott; both preceded her in death. She moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1949; married Jay Samuel Jensen June 19, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple; he preceded her in death April 7, 1990. She lived in Southern California for 35 years and returned to Salt Lake City in1990. Zola was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She gave her love to all of us unconditionally and spent most of her life caring for others. Her devotion and unwavering faith in the LDS Church brought her great comfort. She volunteered for several years at the Jordan River Temple and held various church callings throughout her life. She worked at the Brighton High School cafeteria the last five years of her life; she truly enjoyed working with her fellow employees and the interaction with the students and faculty. Our mother loved to read. If she was not engrossed in a historical novel, she was finishing up one of her plastic canvas projects or crocheting an afghan or scarf for one of her children or grandchildren. Zola is survived by her children: Jay, Theo, David, Janiel, Gordon, Michael, Curtiss, Deanna and Jason; as well as 14 grandchildren, three great-grand-children, sisters Belva Carlson and Ethel Soter and brother Donal Scott and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother Theo. Our family would like to thank the staff of St. Marks for providing our mother with great care during her hospital stay. We would also like to thank the staff at CareSource Inpatient Hospice; they provided our mother with great care and dignity during her final days.. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11, 2005, 2 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where a viewing will be held Sunday, July 10, from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, 1-1:45 p.m. prior to service. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/8/2005 - 7/9/2005. Kearney, Maurine Browner Maurine Browner Kearney 1928 ~ 2005 Maurine Browner Kearney passed away quietly on July 2, 2005. Born on Nov. 26, 1928, to Harley and Vella Browner. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Russell Noel Kearney, and her oldest son, Hal Gary Kearney. Survived by sons David Bruce Kearney, Russell Dale Kearney, Ricky Allen Kearney, Larry Jay Kearney and her daughter Judy Rae Kearney Ferrin. A private family memorial will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2005. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/8/2005 - 7/9/2005. Lange, Fred Fred Lange 1930 ~ 2005 Fred Lange, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, teacher, coach, neighbor, dear friend, missionary, and temple worker passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2005. He was born in Glendale, California, November 16, 1930. He was the youngest of four children, son of Milton Henry Lange and Mildred Irene Evers. He attended BYU and graduated from California State College at Los Angeles. Upon graduation he began a long career teaching and coaching high school students in La Crescenta, California, and Clearfield, Utah. Many of his former students and athletes share fond memories of life lessons learned from Coach Lange. Fred Married Mildred Virginia Davis on April 26, 1949. Their marriage was solemnized two years later in the Mesa, Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Together they raised six children - three boys and three girls. They currently have thirty one grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, with two more he is soon to send down - plus many others who have chosen to call him Dad. Sports were a big part of Fred's life. He coached football, baseball, basketball, track, girl's and boy's swimming, tennis, and water polo. For many years he officiated high school and college basketball. He played football at Cal State, LA, was a national champion water skier, a snow skier, tennis player, golfer, and sailor. Fred loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ and served faithfully in many callings. He and his beloved Millie served three missions: Teaching at Moroni High School, Tarawa, Kiribati Islands, in the Fiji, Suva Mission; Shandong Province, China, teaching English at Shandong University; and at the Orem Institute of Religion, UVSC Campus. Recently he served as an ordinance worker in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings. He is survived by Millie, his wife of 56 years and his children: Rob and Debby Lange (Heber City), Cathie Foster (Salt Lake City), Jody and Larry Johnson (Sandy), Melinda and Richard King (Provo), Bryan and Jori Lange (Phoenix), Brent and Laura Lange (Salt Lake City), and the children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 12, at the LDS Chapel, 575 S. 400 W., Orem, at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends and neighbors at 9:30 am. Graveside services at East Lawn Cemetery at 11:00 am, July 5, 2005. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/5/2005 - 7/10/2005. Lanier Jr., William Arthur William Arthur Lanier, Jr. 1975 ~ 2005 William Arthur Lanier, Jr., 29, passed away July 3, 2005 in Price. Billy was born Nov. 11, 1975 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Christine M. Hosie and William Arthur Lanier, Sr. He graduated from Hunter High and the College of Eastern Utah where he also taught Sociology. He also graduated from the Bond University in Australia and William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Billy loved to travel and loved seeing the world. He also loved nature and people. He was an active member of the LDS Church. He has many friends all over the world and he will be deeply missed. Billy is survived by his parents, William Lanier Sr., Salt Lake, Christine (Verne) Hosie, Nephi; sisters, Christel (Alan) Powers, Merry, Sophia and Mai Hosie, Nephi; brothers, Jon (Angela) Lanier, Provo, David Lanier, Nephi, Lorraine Lanier, Salt Lake, Karl, Joseph, Brighten, and Christopher Hosie, Nephi; 11 nieces and nephews; grandparents, Helmut and Christel Mueller and Fay Hosie. Preceded in death by his brother, Paul Adam and grandparents, William and Joan Lanier. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City. The family will receive friends at a viewing Saturday morning from 10:45 until 12:45 a.m. prior to the service at Valley View Funeral Home. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please contribute in behalf of William. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005. Littleford, Bob Bob Littleford 10/10/30 ~ 7/8/01 How lucky we were to be loved by you. Your family. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Mackay, Jennifer Elaine Jennifer Elaine Mackay 1972 ~ 2005 Jennifer was born to Edith and Merlin Mackay 5 Sep. 1972 in Salt Lake City. She passed in her sleep 3 July 2005, thus freeing her from intense pain and disabling illness. She joined the 144th Medical Unit -Evacuation Hospital of the National Guard, finished basic training at Ft. Dix 10 Aug. 1990. She served during the Gulf War in training at AIT in San Antonio, Texas. She worked as a pharmacy technician and graduated in 1999 from the University of Utah in Pharmacy. She worked at several hospitals and pharmacies as a "floater", was pharmacy manager at Rite Aide, and was working at K-Mart in West Valley City when her health problems forced her to go on disability early in 2005. Jennifer married Jason W. Warr on 18 July, 1992 in the Manti Temple, later divorced. She married Michael Ray Barrandey on 31 December 1997, later divorced. Survivors are her parents, Merlin and Edith Mackay, Cedar City, siblings: Joe LeBaron, Qualicum Beach, BC; Julie LeBaron, Cedar City; Jill (Joe) Armijo, Covington, WA; Janelle (Robert) Billings, Mission, TX; Troy (Samantha) Mackay, Seattle, WA; Kurt (Ann) Mackay, Parowan; Kenneth (Trisha) Mackay, St. George; 20 nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Saturday, the 9th of July at the Cedar View Building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1925 West 320 So. Cedar City UT. A viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church, follwed by the service at 12 Noon. Interment will be held at the Cedar City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Millett, Merill J. Merrill J Millett 1933 ~ 2005 Merrill J Millett passed away peacefully on July 5, 2005 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Merrill was born on March 14, 1933 to Archie Calvin and Isabelle Asay Millett in Sutherland, Utah. He married his sweetheart, Shirley Harston, in the Logan Temple where they were sealed for time and all eternity. They have been married for 52 years. Shortly after his marriage, he was called to serve his first mission to the Southern States Mission, which included Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. He served in the U. S. Army 1955 - 1956. Merrill's career included several years of banking with First Security Bank. He later became General Manager for Moon Lake Electric in Roosevelt, Utah. His career then took him to Sandy where he was the General Manager for Deseret Generation & Transmission. He served on the State Board of Higher Education and the Institutional Council for Utah State University. Upon his retirement, Merrill and Shirley served a mission together in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1998, Merrill was called to serve as the President of the Florida Tallahassee Mission with his wife. Merrill enjoyed family history and also spent several hours a week serving in the Jordan River Temple. Merrill was a man of integrity and dedication for which he will always be remembered. He was a member of the LDS Church where he served in several capacities which included Bishop, Counselor in Stake Presidencies and Stake Patriarch where he blessed the lives of many. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Harston Millett, eight children, Richard (Georgia) Millett, Vernal, Utah; Cay (Terry) McKee, Hesperia, California; Wayne (Julie) Millett, Aberdeen, Idaho; Rodney (Cathy) Millett, Green Bay, Wisconsin; David (Paula) Millett, Sandy, Utah; Daniel (Sara) Millett, Round Rock, Texas; Jana (Steven) Warner, Draper, Utah; and Vicki Millett, Draper, Utah. He is also survived by three brothers, Archie, Ronald, and Larry. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Voneta Hopkins and Nina Nichols and one grandson. He was a proud grandfather of 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Well, Dad. You always knew when it was time to go home. We just wish it didn't have to be so soon. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Draper 2nd Ward, 1617 East 12700 South. Friends and family may call at the ward Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Funeral Directors, Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005. Nichols, Dell Dell S. Nichols 1927 ~ 2005 BRIGHAM CITY - Our father, husband, brother and friend, Dell Stewart Nichols, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah. He was 78. Dad was born May 11, 1927 in Brigham City, Utah to George Washington Nichols, Jr. and Minnie Jeanette Yearsley. As a child, dad's family did not have very much money. He would play with whatever he could find. He would throw rocks, potatoes or sugar beets as far as he could. He also enjoyed throwing a round ball through a metal barrel hoop hung on the back of his parent's wooden house. Dad has often said that he never stepped over a rock without throwing it. Dad graduated from Box Elder High School where he was an all around athlete. He excelled in baseball and track and was All-State in football and basketball. As a 10th grader, he was the 2nd player in BEHS history to be on the varsity team and during his junior year he was the highest scoring regular, helping lead his team to 2nd place in the state tournament. During his senior year, Dad outscored the whole Weber High basketball team when he scored 37 points for a 54 to 36 win. Weber's coach, Glen Arnett, told the Ogden Standard, "We put five players on Nichols and still could not stop him." During World War II dad served in the US Navy and played on his base's basketball team. He also played basketball on Gene Autrey's team in Los Angeles. After the war, he played varsity basketball for Utah State University. As an athlete at USU, dad also played varsity baseball. He threw a baseball 386 feet 4 inches, which was 20 feet shorter than the then world record. He held the record throw at USU for 35 years. The pinnacle of dad's athletic experience was in 1953 when he was awarded a gold watch and named the most valuable player in the worldwide LDS Church M-Men basketball program. His team took 1st place in the tournament. Dad played semi-pro baseball and had an opportunity to play professionally for the Boston Braves. Instead of accepting a contract, he chose to be a husband, father and professional educator. After graduating from USU, dad worked as an Elementary School Principal, High School Assistant Principal and a P.E teacher (which he enjoyed the most). He coached 8th grade basketball for 25 years and won 75% of his games. Dad taught over 7,000 students during his career. Dad also ran the Brigham City boys basketball program for 18 years which was very successful in the community. For his community service, dad received the Brigham City Citizen of the Year award sponsored by the Order of E.L.K.S. in 1975 and again in 1980. Dad believed you could be anything you want to be, if you put your mind to it. He helped many youth develop this self confidence. For 50 years, dad was a professional house painter in the Brigham City area. He used this profession as an opportunity to provide employment for his sons. He was good to his word and provided a great opportunity to teach his sons and help them get a start in life. In the spring of 1952, on the 20th of May, dad married a beautiful young woman by the name of Shelley Robinette. Together they raised four children, all of which are living today. They are Carey (Jolene) Nichols, Lori (Shawn) Nelson, Todd (Kristine) Nichols and Blake Nichols. Dad and mom have nine grandchildren and one great grandson. They enjoyed 53 years together. Dad is survived by two sisters, Eloise (Clark) Baron and June (Kay) Iverson. He has been preceded in death by his parents, one brother, DeLos (Evelyn) Nichols, and 4 sisters, Bonita (Ernest) Price, Bernice (Jack) Germer, Verna and May Nichols. As a family, we would like to thank Dr. Pitt and his staff along with the medical staff of Lakeview Hospital for their diligent efforts in dad's behalf. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 3rd Ward Chapel, 200 North 200 West. Friends may call on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary located at 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Nieser, Connie Roberts Connie Roberts Nieser 1937 ~ 2005 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Connie Roberts Nieser, 68, died suddenly of heart failure on July 2, 2005 at the Las Vegas, Nevada home of her son. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 24, 1937 to Harold F. Roberts, Sr. and Frances Mulliner Roberts. She graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City and the University of Utah where she was the president of her sorority (Alpha Delta Pi). She married Donald E. Nieser in 1958. She was a gifted teacher and starting her teaching career at Olympus High School in Salt Lake City. She also taught Sunday School, Seminary and other classes in the LDS church. She was a Professor of Accounting for 24 years at the Oklahoma City Community College. Besides teaching, her passions were reading, theater, and travel. Her recent travels included Egypt, Africa, China, Europe, Panama, and South America. She was a financial supporter of the Lyric and Jewel Box theaters and the OKC Philharmonic. Survived by husband Donald, daughter Susan, son Mark (Debbie), granddaughter Morgan, sister Joan (Mike) Jones, brother and sister-in-law (Dan and Audrey Anderson), sister-in-law Darla Roberts and brother-in-law DuWayne Morris. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the OCCC Foundation, Connie Nieser Memorial Scholarship Fund, 7777 S. May, Oklahoma City OK 73159. Memorial service in Oklahoma City on Thursday July 7th at 4 p.m. in the OCC College theater, 7777 S. May (use parking lot D, entry 6). Graveside service in Salt Lake City on Sat. July 9th at noon at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 500 South. Friends and family may call one hour prior to the graveside service at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005. Ousa, Bounmy Bounmy Ousa 1946 ~ 2005 Bounmy passed away July 7, 2005. He was born in Laos May 5, 1946 and came to America in 1983. Bounmy was a very loving father and grandfather. Survived by his wife and five children. A viewing will be held Friday, 2:00-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where a funeral service will be held Saturday, 12:00 noon. Interment, Taylorsville Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Palmer, Beryl Beryl Palmer 1923 ~ 2005 Beryl Emily Haley Palmer, 82, passed away July 3, 2005 at home in Salt Lake City. She was born April 19, 1923 in Darlington, England to Ethel Maud Webster Haley and John Haley. She married Kenneth Harry Palmer on June 6, 1945 in Dewsbury, England. Nana loved every animal as if it were her own; she was a mentor to many and touched everyone she came in contact with. Nana was passionate about everything she did. WE LOVE YOU! Viewing one hour prior to a short service Sat., July 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 East 100 South. Close friends and family only, please. Interment at Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 North "N" Street. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Humane Society of Utah or Hearts for Hospice. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Parrish, Gloria F. Gloria F. Parrish "A Bright Spirit" At 12 noon on the fourth of July, 2005 the light of my life departed this planet. Gloria F. Parrish was born Gloria Delores Folwarczny, the seventh sibling, on June 5, 1928 in New York City from solid Polish stock. In the early 1940's it was my good fortune that the family moved to the San Fernando Valley and a blind date engineered by her sister, Helen, completed the circle. Our marriage in 1947 started a 58 year romance that was indeed singular. Gloria kept the wolf from the door working as a dental assistant in San Francisco and New York when the new addition, our only son, Bryan came to brighten our lives as we completed our training in Boston. This tiny family then moved back to Salt Lake City where she flowered into full womanhood developing multiple interests with expertise in many areas. She leaves a daughter in-law, Kristine and two beautiful grandchildren, Erika and Kurt. Our loss will brighten the heavens. Memorial services will be conducted at Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E 100 S., Friday, July 8, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Humane Society of Utah (4242 Commerce Dr, Salt Lake City, 84107) of the Heritage Foundation of Washington D.C. (214 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington D.C. 20002-4999). Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/6/2005 - 7/8/2005. Peterson Jr., Albert Oscar Albert Oscar Peterson Jr. 1920 ~ 2005 Albert Oscar Peterson Jr., age 84, passed away at his home, July 4, 2005. He was born August 1, 1920, in Lehi, Utah to Albert Oscar Peterson Sr. and Lucy Wilson. On June 15, 1940 he married Irene Ora Mace, they later divorced and on January 2, 1976 he married Nettie Lavon Pitt. Albert was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was active in scouting and was an Eagle Scout. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for many years, as well as working in lumber and manufacturing of pre-fabricated homes. He was also a foster grandparent for the Salt Lake City Foster Grandparent Program. Albert is survived by his sons, William "Bill" A. (Irene) Peterson of Manti, Utah; Mark R (Mary Ann) Peterson of Evanston, Wyoming; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grand-children. He was preceded in death by three great-grandchildren; brothers, Vinton Peterson and Jack L. Peterson; and sister, Geraldine Peterson. Graveside services will be held at the Francis Cemetery on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at Crandall Funeral Home in Kamas. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Rapp, Earl Wayne Earl Wayne Rapp 1925 ~ 2005 Earl Wayne Rapp died on July 4, 2005 in Salt Lake City. He was born on March 31, 1925 to Clinton B. and Maude Rapp. He graduated from South High School and attended the University of Utah where he studied Electrical Engineering. Earl spent the last 53 years married to the love of his life, Madeline. Together, they raised six children. Earl had a great love for golf and spending time on the course with his life long friends. During his life, he built two boats that he enjoyed for many years with his family. He loved anything electrical, there was nothing he could not build or fix. He had many accomplishments at his job with Questar Gas and retired after 43 years as the Director of Building Services. He was most proud of the time he spent in the Navy where he fought for his country in World War II on a mine sweeper. He also served in the Korean War. Earl loved family gatherings and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Earl is survived by his wife Madeline, daughters Sherry Craig, Dana (Patrick) Cluck, Gail (Paul) Coleman, son James (Tammera) Rapp, ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren, sister Elaine (Bob) Stewart, sister in law Donna Rapp, brother in law Gordon (Norma) Young and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son Michael and daughter Debra, brother Clinton B. Jr. and sister Yvonne. Funeral services will be held on July 9, 2005 at Deseret Memorial Mortuary 36 East 700 South, at 12 noon. The family will receive friends at a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park 3401 South Highland Drive. So long Peanut, we'll miss you Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005. Rasmussen, Enid Ellen Gustaveson Enid Ellen Gustaveson Rasmussen 1917 ~ 2005 Enid Ellen Gustaveson Rasmussen, passed away on July 4, 2005 at age 87. She was born Nov. 5, 1917 in Holden, Utah to Carl Olof and Katherine Teeples Gustaveson. She was the sixth of seven children, the last living sibling. Enid married John Doris Rasmussen on Feb. 15, 1934. Marriage solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent the first couple years of their marriage living in Fillmore, Utah. The summer of 1936, they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the loving mother of two children, who were the focus of her life. Enid was an active member of the LDS Church and served many church callings throughout her life. She and John worked as temple workers in the Salt Lake Temple. Enid and John enjoyed many hobbies and crafts, which they shared together and with others. Some of these included ceramics, gardening, jewelry making, cooking and rock collecting exertions. She is survived by her son Jack K. Rasmussen, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter Kaye and husband John. Enid had a very kind and sweet spirit and had a way of letting those around her know that they were loved and cared for. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the loving staff at Alta Ridge Alzheimer's Community, Alta View Hospital and Dr. David Breding. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Drive. Friends and family may visit at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary from 11:00 to 1:00, prior to services. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/6/2005 - 7/8/2005. Schmitz, Sara E. Sara E. Schmitz 1927 ~ 2005 KAYSVILLE - Sara E. Schmitz, 78, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the U of U Hospital. Born January 7, 1927 in Smithfield, Utah the daughter of Fred Milton and Lavinia Hyde Winn. Sara graduated from North Cache High School. Sara married Robert Frank Schmitz on February 14, 1947 in Oregon City, Oregon. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple in 1956. Her passions were gardening, genealogy and serving others. Surviving are her sons, Robert (Wanthanee) Schmitz, Milwaukee, WI; Charles (Sondra) Nelson, Layton; daughters, Paula (Charles) Sullivan, Boise, ID; Kathy Schmitz, Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville 13th Ward, 875 E. 200 No. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/10/2005. Seguin, Josephine M. Cassity Josephine M. Cassity Seguin 1911 ~ 2005 Josephine May Seguin, age 94, passed away peacefully July 5, 2005 in the company of her lifelong friend, Linda Lee Geertsen and her brother Glen and his wife. She was loved by all that knew her and was a beautiful caring person who gave great service to others. She was born May 2, 1911 in Grantsville, Utah to George A. and Frances A. Cassity. Josephine was the ninth child of 11 born to her parents. She married Harold A. Johnson May 23, 1930, in Tooele, UT. Marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on March 16, 1934. He died Nov. 15, 1935 of pneumonia. She married Joseph C. Seguin Jan. 26, 1940, now deceased. Josephine was a life-long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and her greatest love was the Gospel of Jesus Christ as restored by the Prophet Joseph Smith. She served in many capacities. She served a mission in 1957-1959 to Northern California. She was a valiant soul to the truth and great example of living the gospel as a true saint. She worked as a Dental Assistant and later worked at Veterans Hospital. Also worked in Anchorage, Alaska in the medical field. Retired from Hill Field after many years of service. She had great integrity and possessed many talents which included poetry, singing and gardening. She was devoted and loved her family and friends and spent many hours doing genealogy work. Josephine exemplified the true pioneer spirit of a woman. She is survived by her brother John Glen (Regine) Cassity of Seattle, Washington and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother George W., sisters Edith, Iva, Olive, Frances, Ruth, Dora, Laura, and Verna. She was greatly loved and will be missed. A special thank you to the staff at Brighton Gardens and St. Joseph Villa for their special care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 12 Noon in the Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 East South Temple, where family and friends may call from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Interment will be at the Valley View Memorial Park, 4335 West 4100 South. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Sheffield, Russell H. Russell H. Sheffield 1924 ~ 2005 BOUNTIFUL - Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Russell Heber Sheffield, returned to his Heavenly Father at age 81 on July 2, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. He was born June 14, 1924 to Kenneth H. Sheffield and Lucile Beck Sheffield in Kaysville, Utah. He was schooled in Davis County and attended Brigham Young University, University of New Mexico and Columbia University in New York City. He graduated from BYU in 1947. An active member of the LDS church having served as Ward and Stake clerks, Stake Presidency (twice), Bishop, High Priest Group Leader, Gospel Doctrine class instructor, Ordinance Worker in the Salt Lake Temple for 14 years and as an Ordinance Worker in the Bountiful Temple for two years. Ordained a Patriarch in 1971 and served in that capacity in four Stakes. Russell served on the Board of Directors of the South Davis Community Hospital for over 40 years, retiring in 2002. He served as a U.S. Navy officer during World War II. He married Harriet Jane Young June 28, 1946 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death. They had three sons and two daughters. He married Gayle Winkler Farr Jan. 6, 1987 in the Hawaiian LDS Temple. They served four missions together - including, Directors of the Joseph Smith Birthplace in Sharon, Vermont; a full time mission on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also served as a missionary in the Missionary Department of the LDS Church in Salt Lake City. Together Russell and Gayle have nine children: Thomas H. (Verlynn) Sheffield of Bountiful; Russell Y. (Marsha) Sheffield of Kaysville; Jeanene (Kent) Jackson of Rexburg, Idaho; Kevin A. (Judy) Sheffield of Bountiful; Paula (David) Hill of Woods Cross; Jody (Jim) Marsden of Midvale; Cory (Laree) Farr of Salt Lake; Laine (Sharon) Farr of Spanaway, Washington and Jill (Gary) Barker of West Bountiful. Russell has 30 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers: Sherman (Karma Rae) Sheffield, Homer deceased (Bernice) Sheffield, and Beck (Andrea) Sheffield; sisters Jo Ann (Ned) Roueche and Joyce (Phil) Kunz. He loved his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ and emulated love, integrity and charity to all especially to his family. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Bountiful 9th Ward 585 East Center Street. Friends and Family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday July 8, 2005 At Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary 295 North Main Street in Bountiful and Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund or the Missionary Fund. Interment in the Kaysville City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/7/2005 - 7/8/2005. Sorensen, HannahMay Alice HannahMay Alice Sorensen 1996 ~ 2005 Our Precious HannahMay Alice Sorensen, 8, returned to her Father in Heaven on July 6, 2005. She was born September 5, 1996 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Roger Alton and Rebecca Alice Selph Sorensen. HannahMay finished 2nd grade at Eastwood Elementary School. HannahMay loved to draw, dance, play and lived this time on earth to its fullest! HannahMay is survived by her caring parents and loving siblings Abram, Lillianna, Nathan, Robert and Charlotte; her grandparents, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at the East Millcreek 16th Ward, 3408 South Celeste Way. A viewing will be held at the church at 10:30 a.m. prior to services where friends and family may call. Interment will follow at Salt Lake City Cemetery. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors. Forever cherished by all, HannahMay is waiting for us safe in the arms of the Lord. She came to us in a hurry, and left too soon. We miss you so, our sweet Snugglebug, always. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005. Tolman, Elizabeth W. Elizabeth W. Tolman 1914 - 2005 Elizabeth Whitaker Tolman, age 90, of Bountiful, passed away peacefully at the Bountiful House on Thursday, July 7, 2005. She was born September 28, 1914 in Farmington, Utah - the fourth child in a family of eight to Edmond and Elizabeth Wood Whitaker. She graduated from Davis High in 1933 and married her high-school sweetheart, Warde, on July 3, 1934 in the Salt Lake Temple. Beth now joins her beloved, Warde, who passed away on May 1, 1989. Beth began working for Mountain Bell Telephone company in 1947 and planned to work one year, but retired 25 years later. She traveled extensively with her husband to many parts of the world, but her favorite spot was at Disneyland with the grandchildren. Beth and Warde served for 18 months as LDS missionaries in the Independence, Missouri Visitor's Center. For over 40 years, Beth and Warde enjoyed singing duets for many occasions in the Bountiful area. To be a guest in their home and be served Beth's legendary roast beef and hot roles was a culinary treat. Survived by her son, Jay (Valerie) and daughter, DeeAnn (Monte) Bird; sisters, Luana Foote and Nedra Cardall; sister in law, Noriene Bombard; as well as eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. We are grateful for the loving care given our Mother by the staff of Bountiful House and Ann Martineau of IHC Hospice Care. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th, at the LDS Bountiful Third Ward, 51 South Main, Bountiful, where family and friends may call 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. prior to service. Interment at the Bountiful Cemetery. Funeral Directors-Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/8/2005.