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Besso, Dominick
Dominick Besso 1915 ~ 2005 PRICE- Dominick Besso, age 89, passed away March
16, 2005, in Salt Lake City. He was born December 15, 1915 in Rock Springs,
Wyoming to James and Martina Ferrero Besso. Married Marie Bultman July 5, 1941
in Deer Lodge, Montana; she died July 23, 1966. He was a member of the
Catholic Church and a honorary life member of Price Elk's Lodge # 1550. Dom
was a treasure to the community, giving to it his skills as a shoemaker and
businessman and his knowledge as a storyteller and historian. His father
opened Besso Shoe Shop in 1924. Dom began working there at the tender age of
nine and kept right on going until he was 87. The shop was the heart and
"sole" of downtown Price where you could get your shoes fixed and a history
lesson, all in one visit. He was a master craftsman, building many kinds of
orthopedic supports, lifts and braces, painstakingly constructing each one
layer by layer. He brought new life to thousands and thousands of pairs of
mine boots and cowboy boots. Anyone who knew Dom knew about his incredible
memory of the history of Price and the surrounding area, and of the people who
lived there. For years he entertained generations of Carbon and Emery county
residents with stories about their families, detailing facts and events they
never knew. He was a valuable historical resource, recording many hours of
tapes for the Oral History Archive at the University of Utah. Over the years,
Dom's remarkable life was highlighted in three full page stories in the Sun
Advocate and two in the Deseret News. He was photographed and profiled in
three books, Old Ties/New Attachments, Italian American Folklife in the West,
The Other Utahns, and Missing Stories/An Oral History of Ethnic and Minority
Groups in Utah. August 16, 1989, was proclaimed Dominick Besso Day by the City
of Price in commemoration of his 60th year in business. He was chosen Grand
Marshall of the 1995 Price International Days Parade, and in November 2001, he
was honored by The Carbon County Chamber of Commerce at its Old Timers
Luncheon for his long-standing commitment to the business community of Carbon
County. He is survived by his three daughters, Margaret of Salt Lake City;
Kate and Jamie both of Burbank, California; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass, Monday, March 21, 2005, 10:00 a.m., Notre Dame de Lourdes
Catholic Church. Vigil service Sunday evening 7:00 p.m. Mitchell Funeral Home.
Family will be at Mitchell's Sunday and Monday one hour prior to services.
Committal service, Price City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests contributions to Notre Dame Catholic Church or Ronald McDonald House,
1135 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. The family wishes to thank
the staff of Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center and LifePath Hospice
for their loving care and support. Don't worry, Pop, we won't take any wooden
nickels!!
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 3/19/2005.

Brasher, Kirk I.
Kirk I. Brasher 1914 ~ 2005 Kirk I. Brasher, age 90, passed away March 16,
2005. He was born on October 31, 1914 in Huntington, Utah to Reuben and Ivy
Hill Brasher. He married Annis Carlson on December 23, 1941 in Manti, Utah.
She passed away on March 7, 1991. He married Kathryn Brockbank Elcock on April
12, 1997 in Centerville, Utah. He served in the United States Army during
World War II. He taught Math in Emery County and the Granite School District
for 25 years. He was a devoted family man, a farmer and rancher. He spent his
early years farming and ranching in Emery County. He was riding horses until
he was 88-years-old. He enjoyed listening to Jazz. He is survived by his wife
Kathryn; daughters Karen Tanner, Jill Spencer (Stephen); son-in-law Hank
Williams; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a
daughter Jo Ellen Williams. Services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2005 at
the Larkin Mortuary Chapel, 260 E. South Temple, at 2:00 p.m. A viewing will
be held prior to the services from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Interment will be at the
Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/18/2005 - 3/19/2005.

Coon, A. Brent
A. Brent Coon 1946 ~ 2005 A. Brent Coon, 58, of The Woodlands, TX passed away
March 16, 2005. Brent was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 11, 1946 and
has been a longtime resident of Texas. He is survived by his loving wife
Billie Sue and his daughters, Stephanie Kelly, Brittney, Brigette and Brooke
Coon; step-daughter, Billie Sue Curtice; mother, Della May Coon; brother, Owen
Wayne Coon and wife Kathleen; granddaughter, Kloe Curtice along with four
nephews, numerous friends and relatives. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Sat.,
March 19, 2005 with a Celebration of Life 2 p.m., Sun., March 20, 2005 in the
chapel of Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in
the Mausoleum at Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 3/19/2005.

Draper, Antonia Dubbeld Clarke "Ann"
Antonia (Ann) Dubbeld Clarke Draper 1910 ~ 2005 Our wonderful mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away at age
95, March 16, 2005 in Midvale, Utah. Born January 14, 1910 in Rotterdam,
Netherlands to Nelis Dubbeld and Pieternella Plazier. Her father immigrated to
Salt Lake City, June, 1920, followed by her mother and their seven children in
February, 1921 as members of the LDS Church. Being the oldest child in her
large family she helped out by working at Paragon Printing at an early age.
Later worked at her father's business, The Deseret Potato Chip Co, the first
factory of its kind West of Denver. Also worked at Penny's, ending her working
career at Natter's Market in 1972. Married Thomas Edward Clarke, Sr., July 18,
1928. Marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They had four
children. He died, June 2, 1963. She later married Harold A. Draper. Our
mother was an active and outgoing person, a devoted member of the LDS Church;
enjoyed sports, homemaking, gardening, sharing vegetables with others and
visiting friends and family. Also enjoyed many happy times fishing with
Harold, sisters and husbands; usually catching the biggest fish. Remaining
fluent in her native language she corresponded regularly with relatives
overseas. She gave wise counsel, teaching her children through example to be
good family members and citizens. As her posterity was born she took great joy
in educating and loving them. Devoted to her adopted country, she was a loyal,
upstanding citizen. Survived by children Dolores (Vern) Bullough, Salt Lake;
Thomas E (Sharon) Clarke Jr., Fruit Heights, UT; Joyce (Carl) Jensen, Midvale,
UT; brother William (Doris) Dubbeld, Salt Lake; brother-in-law William West,
Mt. Green, UT; 13 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews. Preceded in death by parents; spouses; daughter Donna Wyatt;
granddaughter Rebecca Bullough Horne; great-granddaughter Jessica Smith;
sisters Lena West, Madge Leven, Nell Sieverts, Gert Rogers, Betty Leaden, Etta
Dall, Frances Gammenthaler; brothers Anton and Cornelis Dubbeld. We appreciate
the staff and residents of Heather Ridge Home for their loving, gentle care of
our mom. Hearts for Hospice made Mom's last few months easier. We thank all of
you. Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 21st at Wandamere Ward, 304
East 2700 South with visitation 9:45 to 10:45. Interment: Larkin Sunset
Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Haight, William V.
William V. Haight 1927 ~ 2005 William V. Haight passed away, March 16, 2005
peacefully, in the loving arms of his wife, after a valiant battle with
cancer. William was born September 25, 1927, in Pocatello, ID. to Merle H. and
Mary Ann Chugg Haight. He married Shirley J. Levingston, on June 7, 1952 in
Salt Lake City, Utah. Sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on July 28, 2004.
Together they had eight children. William served in the US Army in Korea. He
retired from Tooele Army Depot after 33 years. William loved to fish and hike
in the mountains. He could often be seen walking along the streets of
Grantsville. He is survived by his wife and children, Susan Haight, Hazel
(Gordon) Henwood, Grantsville, John (Claudine), Sandy and Blaine (Anita),
Bakersfield, CA; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Norma
Jeannie Clayton, Salt Lake City, Utah; and lifelong friends, Don and Shirley
Porchatis, Vernal, Utah. He is preceded in death by parents; sons, Merle Lee,
Russell Dale, William Glen and Charles Dean. Funeral services will be Monday,
March 21st, 2005, 1 p.m. at the Grantsville Clark Ward, 81 N. Church Street in
Grantsville, where friends and family may call on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m.
and also on Monday 11:30-12:30 p.m. prior to the services. Interment Larkin
Sunset Gardens in Sandy, Utah. The family would like to express a special
thanks to CNS Health Care Staff, to Sue Barrus and Aaron and everyone that
helped with William's care. Also a special thanks to Dr. Harker and Dr.
Litton, Utah Cancer Specialists.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 3/19/2005.

Hamblin, Margaret Gore
Margaret Gore Hamblin 4/11/16 ~ 3/12/05 To my beloved families and friends.
Birth and death are parts of the great gift of life. Though I am reluctant to
leave you, I now know what comes next. It's been a wonderful life for me. Full
of love; shared joys and sorrows, failures, and successes, learning from each
of them. So please, no tears. Celebrate our love and remember me with joy.
Preceded in death by husband, Marvin T. Hamblin. Survived by: sister Anna G.
Moyar; daughter Troy H. Davis (John); grandchildren: Rob Morrison (Tracy),
Cyndi Bohan (Mike), Michele Davis (Joe), Melissa Caamano (Ben), Antoinette
Martinez (Leroy), and Eric Davis (Wendy); also 11 great-grandchildren. A
special thanks to the caring staff at Crosslands Rehabilitation Center.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23 at Fort
Douglas Cemetery (424 South Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, Utah). In lieu of
flowers, Margaret requests that you do something special with your loved ones.
Larkin Mortuary handling arrangements.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Johanson, Mary Ann Hales
Mary Ann Hales Johanson "NAN" Our loving mother, grama, and sister, Mary Ann
Hales Johanson, affectionately known as Nan, returned to the loving embraces
of her Heavenly Father on March 15, 2005 surrounded by her family, she
succumbed to liver and respiratory failure at the at the age of 73. She was
born November 11, 1931 in Ogden Utah to Lynn and Eleanor Hales. Mary Ann
graduated from the U of U in 1952 with a degree in Elementary Education and
taught k-2 grades in the Salt Lake, Ogden, and Granite School Districts for 35
years before her retirement in 1987. She married high school friend Bob
Johanson in the Salt Lake Temple on August 30th 1954. Mary Ann was a natural
and gifted teacher whether in her professional career, LDS Church callings or
among friends and family. She was a gregarious and outgoing person who never
met anyone she did not love. In the words of her grand daughters, Nan was
N=never mean, A=absolutely cool, N=never stops trying. Mary Ann never tired of
sharing friendships with Tri Delt sisters, church sisters of family sisters.
Indeed, she lived the words of King Benjamin (Mos. 2:17). Mary Ann is preceded
in death by her parents and sister Roneale, her loving husband, and his
sisters Karen and Sandy. She is survived by her three sons Robert Lynn (Cyndi
James), David Lars (Traci Card), and Brett Hales; grandchildren Natalie Ann,
Robert William, Sydni, Carli, and Britni Johanson; sisters Lynore Clark,
Martha Ball and brothers Van B, L Kent, Jonathan Andrew Hales; numerous nieces
and nephews; and hundreds of appreciative school children. Services will be
held and the Olympus Stake Center 4430 South 2700 East at 11:00 am Saturday
March 19th 2005. Friends and family may call Friday at Holladay Cottonwood
Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45
am at the Stake Center.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/17/2005 - 3/19/2005.

Knudsen, Beth Garrett
Beth Garrett Knudsen 1919 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, Beth G. Knudsen, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March
15, 2005 of heart failure. She was born January 25, 1919 in Centerville, Utah,
eighth child of David Arthur Garrett and Daisy Elizabeth Kirkham. Married
Gordon Atkinson Knudsen on October 17, 1939. Marriage solemnized in the Salt
Lake Temple. She was an active member of the LDS church serving in numerous
callings. Survived by children, Charlene Nelson and husband Doyle, South
Jordan, Lawrence (Larry) Knudsen and wife Mary Ellen, Malad, Idaho, Dave
Knudsen and wife Cindy, St. George, Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Merrell and husband
Galen, and Kris Knudsen, 16 grandchildren, 43 great-grand-children, sister
Cecil Smith, Salt Lake. Preceded in death by husband Gordon, four brothers,
and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2005 at
12:00 noon at the Eastridge 5th Ward, 11777 S. Willow Wood Drive (approx. 9th
East). Friends and family may call on Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Wasatch
Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. and prior to the service from 10:45-11:45
a.m. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/17/2005 - 3/19/2005.

Langton, LaRue
LaRue Langton Corrected Service time Hilda LaRue Beck Gilley Porter Langton,
passed away March 15, 2005, four months prior to her 90th birthday. She was
born in Blackfoot, Idaho on July 5th, 1915 to Isaac Leonard and Martha Fern
Harding Beck. She was raised in Spanish Fork, and in Salt Lake City, Utah.
LaRue was married to Henry LeRoy Gilley, Sept. 24th 1932, in Salt Lake City.
He died in Oct. 1958. In 1959, she married Willard Warriner Porter. He died in
1983. She married Arthur Langton in 1984. He is also deceased. She and LeRoy
are the parents of four children, Baby Boy Gilley, born and died June 14,
1934, Elaine (George, deceased) Adams, Leonard LeRoy (Betty) Gilley, Ronald
Edward Gilley, born 1940 and died 1944. She is survived by her brother, Ray
(Shirley) Beck and sisters Norma (Gene, deceased) Montague and Shirley (Bruce)
Pitcher; sisters-in-law Betty Beck, Barbara Beck, Joyce Beck and Ardith Beck;
11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Preceded in death by sister, Mrytle, and brothers, Russell, Reed, Ralph,
Wayne, Allan and Carl. Funeral services will be Saturday March 19, 2005, at 12
noon at the LDS 32nd Ward, 1145 W. 500 South. Friends may call Friday from 6-8
p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple and from 10-45 to 11:45 am.
prior to services. Interment: West Jordan City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/18/2005 - 3/19/2005.

Marcus, Antone Rene'
Antone Rene' Marcus (Tony) Tony Marcus, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on
St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2005. As a testament to Tony's love of travel and
adventure, he landed in Provo, Utah in 1952 and soon married Dicey Casper.
They had two daughters, Frances Marcus Madsen (Paul) and Vickey Marcus Walker
(Alan). Tony and Dicey later divorced, however, they remained devoted friends.
Tony was happiest when he was tinkering. His work in the construction and
concrete business allowed him to travel the world. He always had some type of
handyman's project going on. The family would like to give a thanks to his
neighbors for bearing with those projects. A special thanks to his neighbor,
Ann, for her caring, watchful eye. Tony has three grandchildren, Angela
Skraznas, Alec Walker and Ryan Madsen. He took the responsibility of father
and grandfather to heart, and his children and grandchildren know the tender
loving man that layed beneath his gruff exterior. His friends and family know
his generosity exceeded his pocketbook. His family will forever remember his
loud infectious laugh and soft kisses. Rest in peace Dad. Graveside services
will be held Monday, March 21, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Tabiona City
Cemetery, Tabiona, UT. Family and friends may meet at the Berg Mortuary of
Provo, 185 E. Center St., Saturday, March 19, from 6-7 p.m. Interment, Tabiona
City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 3/19/2005.

Maxwell, Deana Turnbow
Deana Turnbow Maxwell Our Angel Wife and Mother Deana Turnbow Maxwell, our
beautiful and beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and
special aunt, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, March
16th after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Deana was born on July 9,
1930 in Heber City, Utah to Dorothy (Birdie) Barker and Horace (Bill) Turnbow.
Deana married the love of her life Clive Miles Maxwell on June 4, 1947. They
were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple June 24, 1960 along with her
parents. Deana (along with her twin sister Darlene) is the oldest of six
children. Growing up in Heber, Deana is adventurous, outgoing and vivacious.
Deana, her twin and friends were involved in many fun-spirited capers during
their high school years at Wasatch High. She was the life of the party and the
heart of our family. These traits would stay with her through her entire life.
Deana is loved by her entire family and everyone blessed enough to have known
her. Mother worked for Dr. Conklin, who was visually impaired, doing all of
his needle work (injections). She loved this job and made many friends. She
worked there to help support her two sons who were serving missions at the
same time. Mom obtained her real estate license in 1977 and was a member of
the Salt Lake Board of Real Estate for many years, which she enjoyed very
much. Often, mom would give part or all of her own commission to help the
buyer qualify. For many years she and her husband owned and operated a
successful electrical contracting business. Deana loved spending time with her
family, cooking, reading, shopping and traveling. She and her husband enjoyed
traveling the California and Oregon coast in the summer and in the winter as
avid snowbirds in Arizona. She had a flair for cooking and could make any dish
taste divine. She served with gracious enthusiasm in many church callings. She
especially enjoyed working with the youth as it gave her the opportunity to be
with her children as she served the Lord. Mother was truly a choice daughter
of our Father in Heaven. Whenever she saw anyone in need, she always did all
she could to help. She especially loved sharing a good story and spent
countless hours on the telephone with friends and family. Survived by her
loving and eternal companion Clive; sisters Darlene (Eugene) Probst, Mary
Parcell, Gaye (Joe) McPhie, Kent (Gale) Turnbow, Mark (Jean) Turnbow;
children: Alan (Bonnie) Maxwell, Vance Maxwell, Brenda Turner, Jana (Boyd)
Summers, Sandra (Dan) Martinsen, and LuAnn (Jeff) Abeyta; 30 grandchildren,
and 27 great-grandchildren Preceded in death by her parents Birdie and Bill
Turnbow, mother and father-in-law Lynn and Eloise Rockhill, son Brian Kent
Maxwell, and son-in-law Keith E. Turner. Funeral services will be held on
Monday, March 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Murraydale Ward chapel located at
6300 So. 300 E. Friends and family are invited to visit at the Cannon
Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 So.) Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and 10:00-10:45
a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be at the Midway
Cemetery. The family would like to thank those who cared for our darling wife
and mother: Dr. William Nibley and staff, Cottonwood Hospital 5th floor
nursing staff, Heritage Brookside Home Health Care (Gary Fudyma), and
Residence Care Source. We also appreciate the many acts of kindness and
prayers that were extended in behalf of our dear wife and mother.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/18/2005 - 3/20/2005.

McMullin, Craig F.
Craig F. McMullin 1956 ~ 2005 Craig F. McMullin, 48, died March 16, 2005 of a
heart attack. Born October 2, 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Richard and
Helen Ilene Dahlquist McMullin. Craig was a kind gentle spirit with a great
sense of humor. He always had a smile for everyone. He was a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Craig served in the US Army in
Italy during the early 80's. He volunteered full time at the V.A. Hospital for
the last five years and received several awards for his service. He is
survived by his daughter Carlinda (Dave) Dringle; two grandsons Kristopher and
Tyler Walls; his father Richard McMullin; three brothers Roger (Terry), Dana
(Tammi) and Alan (Linda) McMullin. Also many nieces and nephews. He was loved
and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his
mother; and a son, Timothy. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 11:00 am.
at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 So. 2200 W. Riverton, Utah, where friends
may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to services.
Interment Lake Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Nelson, James R. "Jim"
James R. (Jim) Nelson Loving Husband & Father Jim was born in Ontario, Oregon
in 1931. He served honorably in the US Air Force from 1949 to 1952. He met and
married Orva Marie Hawkes in 1956. Jim loved to travel, work in his yard, and
hold a raspberry social each summer. He loved the gospel, his service
experience on Welfare Square, and missionary service. He loved his family and
was proud of all his children and their families. Dad, we love you and will
miss you. Survived by wife Orva Nelson, daughter Troba (Steve) Mangum,
daughter Nikki (Bill) Meadows, son Larry Nelson, son Jeff (Chris) Nelson, and
brother Victor (Jan) Nelson, several loving grandson's, granddaughters, and
great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the AMU unit at the VA
Hospital especially Eileen Williamson. Also, thanks to Jordan Valley Hospital
ICU for their kind, attentive care during his final days. Funeral Services
will be held on Monday, March 21st, 2005 at the Ridge 6th Ward Chapel (1570
West 11400 South) at 12:00 noon. Friends and Family may call at Jenkins-Soffe
South Valley, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway, on Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m.
and one hour prior to the services on Monday at the church. Interment, South
Jordan City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.

Otteson, Valera Oveson
Valera Oveson Otteson 1921 ~ 2005 Valera Oveson Otteson, passed away on March
16, 2005 surrounded by family. Valera was born May 28, 1921 in Cleveland,
Utah, daughter of Clarence Donovan Oveson and Ann Johannah Johnson. Valera
married Fred Z Otteson on June 4, 1943 at Grand Junction, Colorado. Later
solemnized in the Ogden Temple. She was a member of the LDS Church, she held
many positions; secretary of the MIA in Emery Stake, Relief Society and MIA
president in Hiawatha. She had also been a teacher in many organizations. She
did extraction work for the LDS Church Genealogy Dept for five years. Worked
for Price Trading Company for 20 years then worked for First Interstate Bank
as a loan officer and retired after 20 years. She is survived by her husband,
Fred Z Otteson of Lehi; daughters, Marilyn Bearnson of Inkom, ID., and Myrna
Lewis (Kimball), of Pleasant Grove; sisters, Marie Oviatt (Frank) and Naomi
Cox; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
Monday, March 21st, 2005, at 12:00 noon at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary,
1950 E. 10600 So. in Sandy, where friends and family may call on Monday 10:30
a.m. until time of services. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 3/19/2005.

Smith, Todd P.
Todd P. Smith 1919 ~ 2005 Our husband, father, grandfather and friend, Todd P.
Smith, died unexpectedly of a massive stroke on Wednesday, March 16 at St.
Mark's Hospital. Todd was born in Dante, South Dakota on October 16, 1919. He
married Eva Fern Mullin in Omaha, Nebraska on May 28, 1941. During World War
II, Todd served honorably in the U. S. Army 90th Infantry Division--- Texas
and Oklahoma Group. He landed at Utah Beach on D-Day and marched on to
Germany. Todd retired from Western Paper Company in 1983 after a 37-year
career in management and sales. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle
Association and currently a member of the California Rifle and Pistol
Association. Todd was honored in February 1983. The Utah Press Association
named him Honorary Publisher. Todd was a member of the First American Baptist
Church of Salt Lake City. Todd is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years,
Fern Smith. Also survived by his daughter Karen Carter, son-in-law, Raymond
Carter and granddaughters Kristen Carter and Katherine (Katie) Carter. There
will be no public service. We honored Todd's wishes that his body be given to
the Body Donor Program at the University of Utah Medical Center for teaching
and research. Gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart
Association or the First Baptist Church Foundation (777 South 13th East, SLC,
UT 84102). "We will miss you every day, Grandpa."
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 3/19/2005.

Stewart, James Vog
Jim Stewart "Mr. Nice" James Vog Stewart, 73, passed away March 16, 2005 at
the U of U Medical Center of complications of pneumonia. Mr. Stewart was born
on July 3, 1931, in Portland, OR. He served as a second lieutenant in the US
Army during the Korean conflict. After his stint in the service, Jim
alternated between working on survey crews and attending college. He obtained
a bachelors' degree in Physics from the University of Idaho, leading to a
career as a test engineer for various defense contractors, working on projects
such as the space shuttle, solar observatory satellites, and the ISS. Jim
greatly enjoyed his last work assignment near Naresborough, England. He made
many good friends there, who gave him the moniker "Vog Rampant". (His family
never found out the exact reason for this nickname, and would appreciate it if
none of his friends stepped forward to offer an explanation!). Upon retiring,
he settled in Carson City, Nevada. Jim was a very friendly person, with a dry
wit and an analytical mind. He often helped out friends and family
financially, and was very generous. He enjoyed working on cars, bowling,
shooting, playing cards, reading, watching football, and most of all, just
hanging out with good friends. He is survived by his two children: Karla (Tim)
Meyn of Ridgecrest, CA; and Joe (Allison) Stewart of Riverton, UT. He is also
survived by five grandchildren: Kady Meyn and Isaac, Ben, Kimberly, and Timmo
Stewart. Although the last nine months of his life were physically painful and
tiring, he bore the burden without complaining. He was a unique person, and
will be sorely missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be
held 11 a.m. Friday, March 25th at Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 1281 N. Roop
St., Carson City. For info, call 775-882-4965. The family asks that in lieu of
flowers, donations be made to the Salvation Army or the American Cancer
Society.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/18/2005 - 3/19/2005.

Tso, Anthony Fredrick "Tony"
Anthony (Tony) Fredrick Tso 3/18/63 ~ 3/14/05 To'aheedli'inii (Water Joins
Clan) born for Kinyaa'aanii (Towering House Clan) of the Navajo Nation. Our
beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle and nephew returned to his
Creator on March 14, 2005. He will be greatly missed by all. Tony was a
compassionate and loving person. His guidance and patience brought us together
through joy and happiness with his witty humor. Tony's spiritual life was of
great importance to him and his family. While residing in Escondido, CA. Tony
specialized in custom cabinetry and wood working. He loved music and was very
artistic. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah he was the 11th of 13
children. Survived by his wife Maria Louisa Cisneros (1988) and sons, Thomas
Stephen 14, Serek Adam 11, and Olando Ivan 7. Born to William R. (deceased)
and Amelda F. Tso. His brothers and sisters are Mathilda (deceased), Phillip
(Jan), William P. (Charlene), Virginia, Wilma (Bret), Gladys (Bounmy),
Wilfred, Theresa, Imelda (Michael), Arlene (Pete), Elizabeth, and Andrew.
Aunts/uncles 12; nieces/nephews 31; grand nieces /grand nephews 28. Sunday:
Open Rosary 5:30 p.m. Viewing: 6 p.m. McDougal Mortuary 4330 S. Redwood Rd.
968-3800 Monday: Viewing 10:00-10:30 a.m. Open Services 10:30-11:15 a.m.
McDougal Mortuary Requiem Mass 12 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church 7405 S. Redwood Rd. Internment to follow West Jordan City Cemetery 1300
West 7800 South Reception St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Hall In lieu
of flower donation preferred made to Wells Fargo Bank: Amelda F. Tso #
5025036392 c/o Anthony Tso Memorial Fund.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 3/19/2005 - 3/20/2005.