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Curtis, George W.        
George W. Curtis "Loving Husband Devoted Father" George W. Curtis was born
September 9, 1924 to William and Ilse Curtis in Salt Lake City, Utah. He died
July 20, 2005 in Salt Lake City. George graduated from the University of Utah
in business accounting and worked as a CPA in Salt Lake City for many years.
He served in the United States military during World War II. He married Emma
Andersen, she preceded him in death. He married Lois Robinson in 1963. He
helped Lois raise five children. George is survived by his wife, Lois; five
children, Randy, Brent, Lynn, Robert, and Mary Woolley; 23 grandchildren; and
six great-grand-children; brother, Andrew Curtis; and a sister, Hellen
Nypower. Funeral services will be held Tues. at 1 p.m. in the Cottonwood 7th
Ward, 5565 South Neighbor Lane (1600 East). A viewing will be held at the
church one hour prior to services. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Funeral
directors, Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/23/2005 - 7/24/2005.

English, Valere Mildred Graham          
Valere Mildred Graham English 1933 ~ 2005 TOQUERVILLE - Valere Mildred Graham
English, age 72, died July 21, 2005 at her home in Toquerville accompanied by
family and friends. She was born April 26, 1933 in Union, Utah, the first
child in a family of three to Floyd Eugene Graham and Mildred Ione Nelson.
After a four year courtship mainly by mail as he served in the U.S. Air Force,
she married Lysle R. English on Feb. 27, 1952. Their marriage was later
solemnized on May 11, 1953 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She graduated from
Jordan High School in 1951 and never ceased to seek learning. She was always
active in the LDS Church where she served in the Primary, Relief Society and
Sunday School. She was an avid genealogist. As her family grew she became a
Beautician and Barber and worked in many shops in different locations where
they were assigned as an Air Force Family. She arranged her work to be home
when the children left for school and back home before they came home. She
loved to hear the door open and the words "Mom, I'm Home". She believed
cleanliness was next to Godliness. She believed you should make the bed before
you left your room even at motels when you traveled. She encountered many
medical problems during her life but beat the Doctors predictions by 41
additional years. She loved to travel and had her share of moving with her
family around the world. The family was always her top priority. After
pleading with her doctor for two years, he finally allowed her to serve a
Nevada, Las Vegas LDS Mission (1997-98) with her husband. She influenced many
for the good, helping bring 16 souls into the fold of Christ. She is survived
by her sister Tracy (Bowman), her husband Lysle and all of her children:
Tynya, Lysle (Annette), Paul (Margie), Robert (Lori), Kathy (Jimmy) Scarfo,
David (Michelle), Alma (Christi), Mark (Lisa); 47 grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father Floyd, her mother Mildred, her
step father Don Morris, and her twin brothers, Floyd and Lloyd Graham. Funeral
services will be held Monday, July 25, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Toquerville
LDS 1st Ward Chapel, 79 N. Toquerville Blvd. A visitation will be held Sunday,
July 24, from 6-8 p.m., and Monday, July 25, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to
services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Toquerville Cemetery under
the direction of Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent to the
family through the Metcalf's website at www.metcalfmortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/23/2005.

Francyk M.D., William Peter        
William Peter Francyk, M.D. 1939 ~ 2005 Prominent Board Certified, Invasive
Radiologist, Dr. William Peter Francyk passed away July 11, 2005 after a long,
progressive illness. Born in Brooklyn, New York June 26, 1939. He was the only
son of Rose and Martin Francyk. Education included graduation from Valley
Stream Central High School, Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and the
State University of New York Medical School, downstate. After interning at the
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, he pursued his Radiology residency at the
University of Wisconsin, Madison. Two years Naval service followed. Bill then
returned with his wife and children to Salt Lake City where he instigated the
angiography program at LDS Hospital. His extracurricular interests included
skiing, competitive sports, spending time dabbling in the stock market, and
world-wide travel. His greatest pride and joys were his children, Tara, Peter,
and David; and his knowledge that he was an excellent radiologist who made a
positive change in so many of his patient's lives. He leaves behind his
children, Tara (Bret Wells), Peter (Sunni), and David (Jennifer);
grandchildren, Emily Wells, Julian Moon, Braedon Francyk; and his life time
friend and ex-wife, Joan. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 13,
2005, 3 p.m. at the Park City Cemetery and will be officiated by Reverend
Paddy Wood. The family asked that all those who knew Bill celebrate his life
in their own special way.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/17/2005 - 7/24/2005.

Ison, Judith Louise Green          
Judith Louise Green Ison 1930 ~ 2005 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Our beloved wife,
mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Sunday morning
surrounded by her three daughters after aggressively being taken by Cancer,
and overwhelmed with the sadness of the loss of her husband of 46 years only
five days before. Born, June 15, 1930 to Cumer Arden Green and Nellie Adelaide
Waterhouse in Ogden Utah. She was one of three children, brother Jack and
sister Carol. After her mother's death, her father remarried and added to the
family a sister LaNae and a brother Lanny. She is preceded in death by both
her parents and her brother Jack. Judy graduated from Toole high and went on
to the University of Utah at age 16 earning a degree in Journalism and a
scholarship from the Deseret News. She supported herself working at the
Ordinance Depot in Toole, Utah and had an internship at the Deseret News. On
October 3, 1959 she was introduced by her brother-in-law Burt Howells to a
Navy Officer on leave. On October 17, 1959 her life was forever changed when
she eloped to marry her sailor in Elko, Nevada after only a two week
courtship. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
Together they created a eternal bond of love and a life which included six
children, one who preceded her in death and 13 grandchildren. Judy was an
accomplished Genealogist being the longest practicing Genealogist from the
original accreditation class. For many years she was an editor of the
Genealogical Journal and still has clients based all over the world. Her
greatest joy and largest passion in life came from tracing families to their
roots and reuniting families together. Judy has always been an active member
of the LDS church and held a wide variety of callings in her local ward. Judy
was also an active member of the democratic party and was a judge at local
elections for over 35 years. Hobbies included; knitting, crocheting,
needlepoint, and crossword puzzles but her biggest joy came from reading
books. As an avid reader she could complete a pile of library books in one
weeks time and be ready for more by the next weekend. Her greatest life
accomplishment came from being a wife to her beloved Willy and a mother. Sadly
on July 12, 2005 she lost the love of her life Willard A. Ison who returned to
his father in heaven and was awaiting his love to join him and their son
Brooke. Willard and Judy's family included their six children, John (Debbie),
Brooke (preceded her in death) Nellie (Dale), Stephen (Babs), Peg (Paul) and
Rachel ( Charles) and 13 grandchildren Nick, Katie, Joshua, Becca, Laura,
Michael, Sam, Sarah, Chloe, Jake, Luke, Hannah and Xavier. Judy's family would
like to express their appreciation to all the wonderful care givers at Harmony
Home Healthcare which took such time, patience and love in helping her.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the LeGrand Ward
Chapel, 1078 McClelland Street. Friends and family may call Friday, July 22,
2005 from 6 - 8 at Deseret Memorial Mortuary, 36 East 700 South and Saturday
from 9:45 - 10:45 at the Church. Interment following service will be at
Wasatch Lawn. Send Condolences to www.celebratinglife-ut.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/21/2005 - 7/24/2005.

Jacobs, Velma Ruth Park       
Velma Ruth Park Jacobs "Together Forever" Velma passed away July 20, 2005. She
was born in Orem, UT on February 12, 1923 to William Smith and Sarah Elizabeth
Mecham Park. She was raised in Orem with three other sisters and four
brothers. After graduating from Lincoln High School in Orem, she went to
beauty school in Provo, UT. She met her sweetheart, Clinton Jacobs, while
working at a beauty salon in Salt Lake City. They fell head over heals in love
and were married April 3, 1947. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on
August 18, 1954 for time and all eternity. Clinton passed away May 1, 2005.
They owned and operated Velma and Clinton's Beauty Salon on 2nd South next to
the Old Capital Theatre. After 14 years of successful management, they closed
the salon. They owned and operated a 32-unit Best Western Motel for 15 years
in Green River, WY. Velma served in many church callings. Velma and Clint
served two LDS missions to Nauvoo, Illinois. Velma and Clint were unable to
have children, but she will be leaving many loving nieces and nephews. She is
also survived by her brother, Melvin Park, and brother-in-law, Forrest
(Phyllis) Jacob. She was always there for anyone in need, a truly blessed
mother to us all. Just like the Lord says, "I love you, and when you saw only
one set of footprints, that is when I carried you." Aunt Velma, you did the
same for all of us. Thank you. Friends and family are invited to call on
Sunday, July 24th from 7-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State St.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Orem City Cemetery, 1550 North 800 East, Orem, UT.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 7/23/2005.

Knapke, Frank A.         
Frank A. Knapke 1919 ~ 2005 Frank A. Knapke, age 86, passed away in peace
after a short illness July 22, 2005. He was born to Frank and Hazel Knapke
January 21, 1919 in Lima, Ohio. In 1956 he married Mary Jo Bittle with whom
they had two children. He attended catholic schools in Ohio and Alabama and
earned an MBA at the University of Pittsburgh. He started flying planes when
he was 21. In 1938-39 he trained the American Military for World War II. From
1941 he then moved to Calcutta, India to fly for CNAC. From 1949-53 he was a
Air Advisor for the Indonesian Government. From 1953-58 he was a check pilot
for Pan Am. From 1958 -77 he flew corporate jets for U.S.S. Corp. In 1977 he
retired and moved to Saudi Arabia where he flew for the Saudi Government until
1986. Frank will be remembered for his great love of skiing and tennis.
Survived by his wife, daughters Vivian Oaks and Susan (Rob) Kertesz and
granddaughter Hannah. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. at
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East. A Vigil service will be
held Monday 7:00 p.m. at the Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary, 372 East 100
South where friends may call from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Committal Mt. Calvary
Cemetery 4th Ave. and T Street.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/23/2005 - 7/24/2005.

Melby, Eda Marie Bernardo          
Eda Marie Bernardo Melby 1926 ~ 2005 I, Eda B. Melby died July 17, 2005. I was
born August 17, 1926 to Sam and Mary Bernardo. My husband, Bill and my sister
Florine Smith (Jay) took such good care of me at all times. Bill and I were
married in 1947 and had three children, Annette (Dan) Arnie (Barbara) and Mari
(Rick), four wonderful grandchildren, Chris, John, Nelita, Nicolas, and Deena
(Ryan), and our precious little great-granddaughter, Taylor. I thank all my
wonderful relatives and friends for being a part of my good life. Be happy for
me. I lived 78 years. Funeral Directors: Deseret Memorial Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/19/2005 - 7/24/2005.

Reeve, Elder Rex C.           
Elder Rex C. Reeve 1914 ~ 2005 Elder Rex Cropper Reeve, age 90, passed away
peacefully at home, surrounded by his family from causes incident to age,
Monday, July 18, 2005. Elder Reeve was born November 23, 1914 in Hinckley,
Utah to Arthur H. and Mary Cropper Reeve. He graduated from Hinckley High
School and Snow College in Ephraim, Utah, and also attended the LDS Business
College in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Phyllis Mae Nielsen of Huntington,
Utah, in the Salt Lake Temple February 19, 1937. They are the parents of seven
children, 38 grandchildren, 59 great-grandchildren, and three
great-great-grandchildren . . . a family which now totals 144 members with
others yet to come. Sister Reeve died October 11, 2001. He was employed by
Arden Sunfreeze Creameries, later known as Meadow Gold Dairy, as Purchasing
Agent and Safety Director. He worked with the company for 40 years. He was a
member of the Salt Lake Executives Association, and the greater Salt Lake Boy
Scout Council. For his life time of service in scouting, he received the
Silver Beaver Award. He served on the Board of Directors of the Holladay Water
Company and the Upper Canal Irrigation Company. He also served on the Board of
Directors of the L.D.S. Hospital, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the Primary Children's Hospital. Elder Reeve has spent a lifetime of service
in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some positions in which he
has served: Bishop, Counselor in four Stake Presidencies, Stake President,
Regional Representative, Patriarch, Mission President, member of the First
Quorum of Seventy, and Counselor in the Jordan River Temple Presidency. As a
General Authority, he served as Executive Administrator of the British Isles
and South Africa, Area President over three areas: North America Northeast,
North America Central, and North America Northwest. Elder Reeve is survived by
three sons: Rex C. Jr. (Barbara) Springville, UT; Roger W. (Deanne) and David
A., Murray, UT; four daughters: Becky Reeve, Murray, UT; JoAnn Reeve, Rexburg,
ID; Venice (Garth) Finlinson, Oak City, UT; and Barbara (Lane) Nielson,
Visalia, CA; brother: Ronald C. (Aldus) Reeve, St. George, UT; sisters:
Marylene Dastrup, Sigurd, UT; and Cherol Blake, Brigham City, UT. Preceded in
death by parents, wife, brother, Thomas A., and grandson, Scott Roger Reeve.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 12 noon in the Murray
23rd Ward building, 755 East Three Fountains Dr. (4900 So.), Murray, UT. There
will be a viewing at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, on Monday evening
July 25th from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and also at the ward from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
prior to the service. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to the Becky
Reeve Handicapped Sponsorship Fund, 720 East Three Fountains Dr. #77, Murray,
UT. 84107 The family wishes to express their deepest thanks and appreciation
to family, neighbors and friends.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/22/2005 - 7/24/2005.