OBITS: Salt Lake Tribune 4 Jun 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 Albrecht Sr., John Arlen John Arlen Albrecht, Sr. 1938 ~ 2005 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor, John Arlen Albrecht, Sr. passed away on June 2, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 20, 1938 in Fremont, Utah to Verda Searle and Leonard Albrecht. He served in the United States Air Force from 1956 thru 1960. He married Anna Rose Cestrone in Boise, Idaho on August 16, 1960. Marriage later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple, October 12, 1973. He loved jogging, hunting and camping with his family, golf and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Woods Cross 6th Ward for 36 years and held many positions in the ward. He and his wife served an honorable mission in June of 2003 thru June 2004 at the St. George Temple Visitors' Center and Historic Sites which they truly loved. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, two sons, John Arlen Albrecht, Jr. and Ryan C. Albrecht (Araceli) and two daughter's, Valerie Ann Sneed (Frank Jr.), and Jodi Lee Jacobson (Wayne); four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Woods Cross 6th Ward Chapel, 1500 South 800 West. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Monday morning from 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Braithwaite, Larry L. Larry L. Braithwaite 1937 ~ 2005 Six months shy of our 50th wedding anniversary, Larry died tragically when he lost control of his vehicle while heading home from a day fishing at Strawberry. He died May 30, 2005. He was born January 16, 1937 to Laurence and Neva Norma Butcher Braithwaite in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent many years of his childhood in Ely and returned to Salt Lake City where he married Barbara Johnson November 12, 1955. Together they had seven children. Larry was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He was a brick mason and the hardest worker anyone knew. He enjoyed working, fishing, hunting, camping and bowling and loved watching his grandchildren's ball games. But most of all he loved talking to everyone. He could strike up a conversation with anyone whether they were old friends or total strangers. Little children will never forget him as they were the love of his life. Many people will never forget his stories, as he had many to tell, and his practical jokes that he played on many. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children: Mike (Teresa), Randy (deceased), Laurie Hemingway, Jon, Darren (Kelley), Jeff, Jodi (Rick) Littleford; 15 grandchildren: Colette, Mandy, Jake, Brad, Staci, Scott, Dylan, Cody, Whitney, Landon, McKenzee, Brielle, Colton, Caitlyn; great-grandson, Dakota; brothers and sisters: Bob (Louise), Bud, Stan (Mary), Norma (Mel), Les, Alice, Marge, Faye (Richard), Connie (Jim), Judy; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Joyce; half sister and brothers: Gwen Chandler, Jack, and Ray. Funeral services will be held Monday, 1:00 p.m. at the Granger North Stake Center, 3100 South 3450 West. A viewing will be held Sunday, 5-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Monday at the church, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. prior to service. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/2/2005 - 6/5/2005. Christensen, Belva Andersen Belva Andersen Christensen 1932 ~ 2005 OGDEN, UT- Belva Andersen Christensen passed away suddenly on June 1, 2005 at the McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden. Belva was born in Brigham City on April 21, 1932 a daughter of Alonzo and Margaret (Bassett) Andersen. She married Norman B. Christensen July 2, 1952 in the Logan Temple. She graduated from Box Elder High School in Brigham City in 1950 and attended Weber State and Utah State University. She worked beside her husband, first in their Salt Lake City floral business, Norman's Floral Arts, and later in their San Francisco Store, The Greenhouse. Belva served in many church callings, from Relief Society President to Nursery Leader. She also taught early morning seminary in her former, Walnut Creek, California Ward. Children were her special interest. Belva is survived by her husband, Norman Christensen, Providence, Utah, her daughters, Lisa Christensen of Middletown, CA; and Cristina Christensen Lawrence and husband, Paul, of Kaysville, Utah, and her seven grandchildren, Melissa, Britton, Wyatt, Courtney, Sheridan, Ethan, and Christian. She is also survived by her siblings and their spouses, Melvin and Patsy Andersen, Delpha and Steve Baird, Faye Jeppson, Ralph and Margaret Andersen, Vertis and Sandra Andersen, and Jean and Seth Jensen. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Carol Andersen, a niece, Mary Jeppson, a brother in law, Ralph Jeppson, and two nephews, James and Robert Jeppson Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Fruitland Acres Ward building, 155 North, 100 East in Providence, Utah. A viewing will be held Sunday, June 5th at Allen Hall Mortuary 34 East Center St in Logan from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Burial will be at the Brigham City Cemetery, located at 3rd E and 4th South Streets. Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guestbook at www.allenmortuaries.net. The family suggests donations be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Utah, 151 E 5600 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Clark, Patsy Collene (Bess) Patsy Colleene Clark (Bess) 1/17/31 ~ 6/2/05 Colleene passed away June 02, 2005 in Salt Lake City of natural causes. Born Jan. 17, 1931 to Albert Moulding and Cora Bennett, she later married Ronald Bess on Sept. 10, 1948 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Colleene is survived by her husband of 28 years, Rex F. Clark Sr., her son, Jeff R. Bess (Cindy), her daughter, Tammie L. Bess (Michael), her son, Rex F. Clark Sr. (Russchele), 11 grandchildren, one great grandchild and countless friends within the deaf and hearing community. The first of two viewing's will be held on June 5, 2005 at the Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Dr. From 5-8 p.m. The second viewing will be held at the same location the following day at 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m., and the funeral service will begin directly after this viewing at Holladay Memorial Park at 4900 S. Memory Lane. In lieu of flowers, please donate at either viewing to the Colleene Clark Memorial Fund. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Cornwall, Shirley Westover Shirley Westover Cornwall 9/1/1922 ~ 6/1/2005 Shirley, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away after a period of illness June 1, 2005. We know she rejoices in the reunion with her sweetheart, Glenn, who preceded her in death on Feb 10, 2003. She was born in Provo, Utah to Franz Henry Westover and Leona Smith. She grew up in Murray, Utah where she graduated from Murray High School before attending LDS Business College. Shirley then served as a missionary for the LDS Church in Toronto, Canada. After her mission, she met and married her friend and eternal companion, Glenn H. Cornwall on Sept. 9, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Murray 50 years, raising four wonderful children, Christine Norman (John), Craig (Pam), Mark (Linda), Scott. She is lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Shirley worked for over 30 years in banking. She was a devoted member of the LDS Church, serving in numerous callings and often leading the choir. Music was an important part of her life and she was a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for several years. She served missions with Glenn to Micronesia-Guam and on Temple Square and spent many years as a temple worker. She had a gift for friendship. She is survived by her sister Lorna Deane Blake, brother Kenneth Westover, brother-in-law Stephen Cornwall, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be at the Park Ward Chapel 495 E. 5600 So., Murray, June 4, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 So. State St. Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the church. Interment Murray City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund, 50 E. North Temple 9th Floor, SLC, UT 84150-1501. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/3/2005 - 6/4/2005. Crumbie Jr., David H. David H. Crumbie, Jr. 1929 ~ 2005 David H. Crumbie Jr, 76, passed away June 1 in his home in West Valley City, Utah. He was born May 9, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah to David H. Crumbie Sr. and Isabell L. (Zierold) Crumbie. David served his country in the US military. He installed ceramic tile for many years and was a true craftsman. In his spare time he liked working on a small farm. He was a kind and loving person and will be missed by all who knew him. His dog Mitzi had a special place in his heart. Survived by one brother, Raymond (Louise) Crumbie. Preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Special thanks to all those that supported David during his illness. A graveside service will be held Monday, June 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple, and may gather at Larkin Mortuary at 10:00 prior to the services on Monday. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. De St. Jeor, Merlin Merlin De St. Jeor 1922 ~ 2005 Merlin De St. Jeor passed away June 2, 2005 in his home in Orem, Utah. Merlin was born May 17, 1922 in Provo, Utah to Calvin and Clara Jensen De St. Jeor. Merlin went to school at Measer and Page elementary school and Lincoln high school. He married Lyle Lydia Menlove in Spring Lake, Utah, on August 31, 1949. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on May 29, 1957. Merlin was a hard worker, spent his whole life supporting his family. He worked 35 years for Geneva Pipe Company. He started at driving trucks around the state, also, as a foreman with finishing the Geneva Concrete Pipe. When Merlin retired he worked as a campground manager and host with his wife Lyle Lydia from 1991 to 1998. He became very ill in 1998 with a rare disease, Wegeners Glumularmatosis. The last two years he was on kidney dialysis. He was also diagnosed in March of 2005 with Lymphoma. Merlin loved fishing and camping with his family and going up in the high mountains. Merlin is survived by his wife, Lyle Lydia, his six children, Boyd, Ivan, Barbara, Don, Lila, Calvin, and his only surviving sister, June Neilson. He has 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale and a sister, Elaine. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 6th, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Timp Park 5th Ward Chapel, 990 North 100 West, Orem. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. DeAngelis, Irene Irene DeAngelis 1921 ~ 2005 Born September 15, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lee Scott and Cleo Knowlden. Died May 25, 2005 in Lodi, CA. Attended South High School in Salt Lake City. Married James DeAngelis August 25, 1942; he preceded her in death. Also by an infant son, Jimmy, born Sept., 1942 and died Feb., 1943. Lived in Salt Lake City until 1979 when she moved to the Bay Area in Northern CA. Attended Canada College and subsequently went to work for Standard Research Institute in Menlo Park, CA. Moved to Napa, CA in July, 1988 and Lodi in 1996. She was an accomplished seamstress, wrote beautiful poetry and was a loving mother and grandmother. We will all miss her very much. Survived by her children: Karen Drushal, Vacaville, CA, Tina Larsen, Mt. View, CA, Jamie Spegar, Stockton, CA and Sam DeAngelis, Mt. View, CA; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; her twin sister, Ione Reese, Salt Lake City; brothers, Lee Scott Jr., Luguna Hills, CA and Lewis (Larry) Squires, Salt Lake City. Graveside services will be held Friday, 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 E. 500 S. A viewing will be held Friday, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Halliday, Eldo H. Eldo H Halliday 1901 ~ 2005 Eldo H Halliday, age 103, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005 in Salt Lake City. He was born September 4, 1901, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Joseph and Josephine Halliday, growing up in Pleasant Grove and American Fork before moving to Salt Lake in 1918, where he attended West High School. In June, 1920, Eldo accepted a position with Utah Power & Light Co., advancing through the management ranks of the company until his retirement in 1968. In November, 1940, Eldo married the love of his life, Emmeline Frost. They were married in Coalville, Utah, and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Eldo has had a lifetime of service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many wards and stake assignments in the Salt Lake Bonneville Stake. One of the highlights of that service was in 1976, when he and Emmeline were called as Welfare and Friendshipping Missionaries to work with Cambodian refugees in the Salt Lake valley. Eldo is survived by his wife Emmeline, sons David and James (both of Salt Lake), nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Varian (Selena) Halliday, Vere (Irma) Halliday and sister Geneal (Elwood) Workman. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6, 2005 at 12:00 noon, at the Bonneville Stake Center, 1535 E. Bonneview Drive, Salt Lake City. Friends and family may call from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 5, at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 South 200 East in Salt Lake, and 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The family recommends donations in lieu of flowers to Primary Children's Hospital or the Utah Food Bank. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Haws, Edith Broadbent Edith Broadbent Haws 1907 ~ 2005 LEHI - Our dear mother and grandmother, Edith Broadbent Haws, age 97, of Lehi, UT, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at her home from causes incident to age. She was born Dec. 6, 1907 in Lehi, UT to Joseph Samuel and Annie Shaw Broadbent. She married her husband, Jay Knollin Haws, Nov. 3, 1933 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After eight years, she has been reunited with her sweetheart. Following her graduation from Lehi High School, she attended the LDS Business College in Salt Lake City. Upon her marriage to Jay, she worked and helped in several family businesses. She and Dad spent many hours doing genealogy and temple work in the first years of their marriage which became a hobby during their entire life. Her favorite job, however, was being a Mom and a Grandmother. She provided untiring love and support to children and grandchildren. The Gospel was very important in the life of Mother. Her payday in life was when her children were doing and serving as we had been taught from childhood. Mom was very patriotic and supported her sons and son-in-law as they served for many years in the Utah Army National Guard. She loved growing flowers, especially her roses and the family garden. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served faithfully in many callings. Her favorite was serving as the Lehi Fifth Ward Relief Society President where she and the other sisters enjoyed quilting, making meat pies cooking and baking for Ward dinners. She was an ordinance worker in the Provo LDS Temple for 14 years and served two missions with her husband in the Sidney Australia Mission (1971-73) and the Missionary Training Center, SLC (1974-75). Dad and Mother loved to travel and took many of their grandchildren (three at a time) to the Church Historical sites in the East and the Palmyra Pageant in New York. Edith is survived by three sons and one daughter: John Knollin (Deanna Eggli) Haws of Lehi, Joseph Hugh (Deanna Lee) Haws of Riverton, Ralph Jay (Connie Dean) Haws of South Jordan currently serving in the West Indies Mission at Trinidad, and Elaine Haws (J.H.) Hadfield of American Fork, 23 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, 65 great-grand-children, and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers, John Samuel and Alvin Dixon Broadbent and two sisters, Tora Broadbent Loveridge, and Ruth Broadbent Wagstaff Lamoreau and a granddaughter and great-grandson. Special thanks is extended to friends and grandchildren for their kindness, untiring love and care given to Grandma over the past several years, i.e. Leslie Desouza, Ryan and Julie Rocque, Laurene Dinehart and family, John K. Haws Jr. and family, Victor and Dallys Armenta, Elizabeth and Jarom Huntsman, and Jennifer Smith. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi Fifth Ward Chapel, 465 E. 300 N., Lehi, UT. Friends and family may call at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday morning, one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Jarvis, Lee Taylor Lee Taylor Jarvis 1920 ~ 2005 Lee Taylor Jarvis, 84, died June 2, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lee was born November 6, 1920 in Hinckley, Utah to John Taylor Jarvis and Rose Edith Lee. He was raised on a farm with his four sisters and grew up doing milking and farm chores. His father died when Lee was three years old. His mother then married Joseph Sylvester Nielson. The family later moved to Salt Lake where they managed a dairy farm. Lee attended Hinckley Elementary School, Horace Mann Junior High and West High School. He served in the Texas-Louisiana Mission. He was in Palestine, Texas, at the time of Pearl Harbor. On returning home, Lee entered military service. While stationed at Randolph Field, San Antonio, Texas, he met his future wife Jeanette (Jeri) Bowers, who was touring the country as a singer with a USO troop. Lee and Jeri were married May 18, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. Lee attended the University of Utah for a year and then moved his wife and son to San Antonio, Texas where he attended Texas Chiropractic College. Lee began his chiropractic practice in Salt Lake while holding down a part-time job with the Salt Lake City Water Department. He served as president of the Utah Chiropractic Association and on many professional boards and committees. He served in the first bishopric of the Garden Park 2nd Ward. He taught Sunday School, Primary, and priesthood and was an innovative cub master and activities chairman. Lee and Jeri taught ballroom and folk dancing in wards and stakes and assisted with June dance festivals. Lee enjoyed camping, hiking and outings with his children. He and Jeri and the family loved family vacations and traveled throughout the United States and also visited many foreign countries. In his retirement years Lee and Jeri completed three proselyting missions and also served as hosts on Temple Square for eight years. Lee was a devoted father to four daughters and three sons: Ken (Patty), Patricia, Kelly (Ruth), Scott (Jane), Jill (Craig) Maddox, Kathlyn (Tom) Thatcher, Wendy (John) Hairel. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, with one more expected in November, and 10 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Roma Knight, Lillian Chatterley, Ione Reeder, Vesta Lindstrom; and grandson Christopher Lee Jarvis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 7, at 12:00 p.m. in the Garden Park Ward, 1150 Yale Ave., Salt Lake City. Friends may call on Monday, June 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 255 S. 200 E. Salt Lake City and from 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. prior to the service at the ward. Online guest book and directional maps available at www.russonmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Johnson, Beth Beth Johnson 1928 ~ 2005 Beth ReGean Cahoon Johnson was born March 10, 1928 to Reed S. And Belva Darling Cahoon in Eureka, Utah, the second child of six. On February 17, 1945, she married Earl Johnson and they had five children: Sherrie Hamilton, husband George L. Hamilton of Mesquite, Nevada, Brent Johnson from Beaver Dam, Arizona, Gail Johnson (deceased), Pam Brew, husband Reggie Brew and family live in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Kent (Corky) Johnson, married to Lori Ivie Johnson, reside in Mesquite Nevada. Beth and Earl have 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. They celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary this year. The couple lived all over the state of Utah when Earl worked for the State Road Department. They made life-long friends everywhere they lived. Beth was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a faithful visiting teacher and served a short tenure as a teacher in the Relief Society. She had a keen wit and was a loyal friend. All who knew her admired her open door policy and knew her as the perfect hostess. Beth passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at the Dixie Regional Medical Hospital after battling numerous health problems for several months. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed. An extra special appreciation of gratitude is extended to Dr. Watson and Dr. Klein at Dixie Regional Medical Hospital. Also, to all the entire medical staff and especially to Tammy McArthur. Funeral services will be held at the Whipple Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, on Monday, June 6 at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held for friends and family prior to the services in the Relief Society Room from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Online condolences maybe sent to our website at www.sumfamily.com Beth will be laid to rest in the Lehi Cemetery, in Lehi Utah, Tuesday, June 7. A graveside service will be conducted there at 11:00 a.m. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/3/2005 - 6/4/2005. Johnson, John Homer John Homer Johnson 1925 ~ 2005 Beloved Father, Grandfather and brother, John Homer Johnson passed away on June 2, 2005 in Mesa, Arizona. Homer was born October 4th, 1925 in Moab, Utah to the late George Washington Johnson and Mabel Wilcox Johnson. Homer was an Army veteran who served in the Quartermaster Core in Papua New Guinea and in the Philippines during World War II. He returned from his army service and married Ellen Ricks of Rexburg, Idaho, in the Logan Temple on September 5, 1950. He was an engineering graduate of Utah State University and worked for the U.S. Air Force, then General Motors for over 22 years. They moved from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado and eventually made their home in Bountiful, Utah where they resided for over 25 years. He was a man of integrity and of courage never complaining nor shirking his responsibilities in life. Homer's deepest conviction was that of a firm faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His deepest wish was to pass that testimony on to his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed. Homer was preceded in death by his dear wife, Ellen Ricks Johnson. He is survived by his five children Gale H. Johnson (Nina) of Plano, Texas; George W. Johnson, (Evelyn) of Mesa, Arizona; Barbara Ann Perkins (Steve) of Mesa, Arizona; Marilyn Slatter (Steve) of Bountiful, Utah; and Grant J. Johnson (Tonya) of Charlotte, North Carolina as well as 24 grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, June 6th, at the Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main, Bountiful, Utah, where friends may call from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be at the Bountiful Cemetery. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.russonmortuary.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Lemon, Homer Harold Homer Harold Lemon 1915 ~ 2005 Early on Thursday June 2, 2005, Homer Harold Lemon passed away in his sleep and into the waiting arms of his eternal companion and sweetheart Genevieve, never to be parted again. Homer was of pioneer stock, being the great-grandson of William McClure Lemon and Charles A. Harper, both Mormon pioneers of the first companies to reach the Salt Lake Valley on July 23, 1847. He was born Feb. 24, 1915 in Francis, Summit County, Utah and recently celebrated his 90th birthday. His parents were Harold Harper Lemon and Hilda Jane Peterson. He was preceded in death by a sister; Ella Mae (Leon) Jeppson, and a brother, Royal Woodrow (Janet Madsen) Lemon, and son-in-law, Donald Garfield. As a young boy, he was baptized in a small creek in Francis and was a life long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He joined the Navy as a young man and was a veteran of World War II and later retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 23 years of active service. He met his sweetheart, Genevieve, on a Greyhound bus while on leave from the Navy and they were married on November 20, 1943. After retiring from the Navy, Homer worked as a letter carrier for the Postal Service for many years and then as an aircraft mechanic at Hill Air Force Base, from which he retired. He also enjoyed working part time as a school crossing guard in Salt Lake City. He loved fishing, even though he wasn't very good at it! He enjoyed many hobbies including ham radio, growing orchids, four wheeling, traveling with mom and the Wally Byam Airstream Club, including a trip to the tip of the Yucatan peninsula one Summer, and raising canaries and pigeons. The grandchildren loved to hear Grandpa trill like a canary or hee haw like a donkey. One of his favorite callings was a temple worker in the Jordan River Temple in his later years. From a first marriage to Agnes Howell, he has left behind a daughter, Colleen Black, of Overland Park, Kansas. Homer and Genevieve are both survived by their three sons and two daughters; David Lemon, Stephen Lemon, Kevin (Linda) Lemon, Deborah Garfield, and Pamela Lemon, eleven grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. We love you Dad. Go in peace, until we meet again. We wish to thank the caregivers at Heritage Place, and the Life Care Center of Bountiful for all they did for Dad. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 11:00 a.m., June 7th, 2005 in the Murray 29th Ward Chapel, 6300 South 700 West. Friends may call at the Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive, Monday 6-8 p.m. and at the ward from 9:45-10:45 a.m. on Tuesday. Interment, Holladay Memorial Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. MacDonald, Bill Bill MacDonald 5/3/24 ~ 6/4/01 In Loving Memory Husband, Dad and PopPop It's been four years my sweet and your eyes are so blue they match the clear blue sky. I thank God for giving me 55 years of your love as each day went by. Our love for each other was like no other and your heart was always filled with love for your wife and family. Our house was made into a wonderful home with your skillful hands full of love. You were always there for us constantly lending a helping hand, now you are watching over and guiding us to follow God's plan. We thank you for all the beautiful memories that grow with us each day. "Daddy, we love and miss you in every way." Love your family, Darlin, Tom, Sharon, Shauna, Ruth, Tami, all of your 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and Shilo. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. McEntire, Michelle Sudweeks Miles Michelle Sudweeks Miles McEntire 1965 ~ 2005 Michelle was born in Salt Lake City Nov. 16, 1965 to Grant and Colleen Howell Sudweeks. She passed away in Riverton, UT on May 31, 2005. Michelle was educated in Utah and California before settling in Oklahoma for most of her adult life. She returned to Utah for the mountains and to be near her special Grandma, Selena Sudweeks. Here she met Carl Crump, her loving companion. Michelle had a sunny, bubbly personality and loved being with people. She enjoyed family gatherings, hooking rugs, and jigsaw puzzles. Recently she enjoyed learning to play golf with Carl. Michelle is survived by her children, Braden Casey Miles (Randi), and Curtis Dayton Miles (Heather), both of Oklahoma; parents, Grant Sudweeks (Kathy) and Colleen Steed (Johnny Davis), North Carolina; her brother, Jeff Sudweeks; her sister, Hillary Sudweeks; grandsons, Conner Hooper and Curtis Miles, both of Oklahoma; two nephews Anthony and Brian Sudweeks, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her infant son, Cameron Miles, Grandma and Grandpa Howell and Grandpa Sudweeks preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Monday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 S., Sandy. Friends may call on Sunday, 6 - 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 - 10 a.m. at the mortuary. Innichement will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Condolences may be sent through the obituaries link at larkinmortuary.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/3/2005 - 6/4/2005. Moody, Howard Jay Howard Jay Moody 1927 ~ 2005 Howard Jay Moody, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away in Sandy, UT on June 1, 2005. He was born April 30, 1927 to Edgar Rollo and Emma Floy Sorensen Moody in Delta, Utah and was married to his sweetheart, Florence Marie Birtcher, in the Manti LDS Temple. He served in the Eastern States Mission and was veteran of World War II. He graduated with honors in business from BYU and worked as an accountant and business manager in the automotive industry for 35 years. He loved the Lord and served diligently in the LDS Church, fulfilling callings in bishoprics, stake presidency, stake president, and patriarch. His joys were his family and the Savior. He is survived by his wife Florence and children: Cheryl (Ron) Tate, Craig (Karlene), Jaydene (Chad) Washburn, Doug (Chris), Darin (Marcia), Jennifer (Bradley) Bassi, 26 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Madge, Doreen, and Floy; and brothers, Paul, Brian and Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marilyn. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6th at 12:00 noon at the Sandy Utah Crescent South Stake Center, 275 E. 10600 S., Sandy, Utah. Friends may call Sunday evening from 5:00-8:00 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. and Monday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/3/2005 - 6/5/2005. Olsen, Russell Howard Russell Howard Olsen He will be Missed Russell died at age 86. He and Gene had been married for 59 years. They were parents of Howard, Karl, Craig and a beautiful daughter Kyle Ann. Grandparents of 10, great-grandparents of three, and one expected in November. At age eight Russ had spinal meningitis which left him completely deaf in one ear and partial deaf in the other. When war was declared in 1941, Russ tried to enlist in the Navy, but was rejected. Several months later he was drafted into the Army Air Corps. After training at Chanute Field he was sent to Mobile, Alabama where he was assigned to a Navy ship. He spent all of his service time on board the ship. He participated in many skirmishes in the South Pacific. He received Battle Stars for the invasion of Iwo Jima and Saipan. He retired as Template Shop Foreman for Chicago Bridge and Iron after 33 years of service. The family would like to give heart felt thanks to Harmony Hospice. Their professional expertise allowed Russ to remain home. The care of his devoted and skilled daughter brought happiness and acceptance to his final weeks. Family services will be held at the Salt Lake City cemetery on June 10th at 10:00 a.m. You may reply to Justin at MECES528@NETSCAPE.NET . Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Pironi, Clara Jean Springer Clara Jean Springer Pironi 1927 ~ 2005 Clara Jean Springer Pironi died Saturday May 28, 2005 following a courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She was born on June 21, 1927 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clifford H. and Maude Burton Springer. Attended public schools in Salt Lake, graduating from Utah State University in 1949. She married George G. Pironi Jr. in San Francisco, California on June 23, 1952. They lived in San Francisco and the Bay Area raising their three sons. She taught in both public and private schools in the area, later moving to Salt Lake where she worked in the real estate business. She is survived by her husband George, sons; Michael (Stephanie) in Boise, Idaho; Christopher in Woodland, Utah; Henry in Park City, Utah; sister Joan Lloyd in Fresno, California and brother Dr. C. William (Margaret) Springer in Holladay, Utah. Preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1710 Foothill Dr., on Monday June 6, 2005 at Noon. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children Intermountain at Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Potter, Charles Farrell In Loving Memory Charles Farrell Potter It's been one year since you left us. We love and miss you every day. I feel your presence and I know you're with me Ferrell. Love, Alta and all your family Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Ransom, Clytie Elizabeth Anderson Clytie Elizabeth Anderson Ransom 1924 ~ 2005 ROY, UT- Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, Clytie Elizabeth Anderson Ransom, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the The Residence Care Source in Murray, Ut. As a result of a stroke, she had been living at Country Pines in Clinton, Utah for the past three years, where all who cared for her loved her. She was born on November 5, 1924 in McGill, Nevada, a daughter of LaVere C. and Clytie Leota Robb Anderson. She was reared in Elwood and graduated from Bear River High School along with her husband in 1942. Clytie married William Irving Ransom on March 6, 1946 in Elwood, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on April 15, 1968. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in various callings. Clytie earned her nursing degree from the University of Utah in 1945. Her career included working in various hospitals, and working with physicians in obstetrics and surgery. She ended her career with Utah County Public Health as a school nurse administrator until she retired in 1992. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Altrusa Club and Eagles. Clytie enjoyed painting, cleaning, reading, traveling and handiwork, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren. Clytie had a great sense of humor and was loved by all. Surviving is her husband, Irving of Roy; two daughters, Marti (Michael) Ransom-Andrew, Salt Lake City; Jill (Kit) Workman, West Point; three grandchildren, Candice (Niel) Ekberg, Lehi; Elder Kristopher Workman, Arizona Mesa Missions and Justin Workman; one brother, Neil C. (RaNae) Anderson, Elwood; two sister-in-laws, Wilma Anderson, Elwood; Joyce (Darrell) Loveland, Brigham City. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Frank Anderson. The Ransom family would like to give thanks to all those who have cared for Clytie during her struggle. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 E. 200 S., Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call on Sunday, 6-8 p.m. and on Monday from 12 noon-12:45 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery. You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 6/4/2005. Smith, William Owne William Owen Smith "Smitty" (GG) Gone Fishin' Our beloved father, grandfather and friend, W. Owen "Smitty" Smith passed away June 2, 2005 at his home. He was born August 25, 1919 in Salt Lake City, to William Henry and Helen Smith. Married Beth Edginton; later divorced. He served two years in the US Navy. Married Afton Rossiter, she preceded him in death. Married Marvel Ashbridge who also preceded him in death. Smitty worked for Kennecott Copper for 40 years; retired and started living his life. On his retirement, he joined the 49ers where he met so many friends. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and family parties. He was loved by all, and will be missed by his many friends and family. He is survived by his sons, Brent and Steve; sister, Ruby Hansen; step-children, Steve, Stuart, Penny, Stan; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grand-children and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6th, 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/4/2005 - 6/5/2005. Weiler, Bonnie H. Bonnie H Weiler 1930 ~ 2005 Bonnie H. Weiler, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Jordan Valley Hospital. Bonnie was born on April 22, 1930 to Wynn Snow and Blanche Haws Hansen in Logan, Utah. She married William F. Weiler on February 5, 1955 in Fielding. She was a Bear River High School graduate and attended Utah State University and graduated from Stanford University. She lived in Tremonton for 35 years and spent the last eight years in West Jordan. She was on the Library Board in Tremonton. Bonnie was a Grand Master of Bridge and an avid reader. She continued to read five books a week until her passing. She is survived by her four children: Steven (Dodi) Weiler of West Jordan; Frank (Victoria) of Syracuse; Anne (Cecil) Claspell of Gilroy, CA and James (Tori) Weiler of Highlands Ranch, CO. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 12:00 (noon) at the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends may call Saturday prior to the service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 6/3/2005 - 6/4/2005.