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Bray, Jean Louise
Jean Louise Bray 1925 ~ 2005 Jean Louise Bray passed away Sunday, May 1, 2005.
She was born June 27, 1925 in Montour County, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in
death by her husband James E. Bray, and her father and mother, Donald and
Esther Montgomery. She is survived by her son James (Barbara) Bray, her
daughter Sarah (Dale) Barker, her two grandchildren Kate (Jared) Platt and
Brian Barker, her brother Richard Montgomery, sister-in-law Mildred Hutchison,
niece Diane Hutchison, and nephews David (Lisa) Montgomery, Michael (Cheri)
Hutchison, and Brandt (Janice) Hutchison. Jean was blessed in being able to
watch her two grandchildren grow to become young adults. Home and family were
the cornerstones of her life. She enjoyed bowling and playing pinochle with
her friends. Gardening was her passion. Funeral Services will be held on
Thurs., May 5, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401
Highland Dr. where friends may call from 10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the
services. Interment will be in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Buckmiller, Kenneth Grant
BUCKMILLER, Funeral services for Kenneth Grant Buckmiller will be held
Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel, 1520 South Foxpointe
Drive, Kaysville, Utah. Friends may call Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the Russon
Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Saturday morning from
9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Full obituary will appear May
11.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/4/2005 - 5/6/2005.

Burdette, Karen Clark
Karen Clark Burdette 1928 ~ 2005 Passed away Sunday morning, May 1, 2005 from
cancer. Born April 27, 1928, daughter of Clarence Clark and Erma Nielson
Clark. She lovingly raised three children, Kathryn Burdette, Wheeler Oregon;
Debra Burdette Clark, Heber, UT; Douglas E. Burdette, Salt Lake City. She is
survived by her husband, their three children, one son-in-law, Tim Clark, one
daughter-in-law, Keli Burdette and five grandchildren. Her life was in total
conformity with the standards of the Latter-day Saints Church which she
embraced with unequivocal conviction, sharing her knowledge and spirituality
in the rearing of her children, and with all those dear friends she loved. She
married Douglas E. Burdette on May 28, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple which
extends beyond this life into the eternities. Boundless blessings were given
to her throughout her life and now her sweet soul is allowed expansion in the
Heavenly realms. She graduated from South High School in 1947 and was formally
employed at the Utah Bank and Trust. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.,
Thursday May 5th at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 So. Highland Dr. The
family will receive friends from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Interment at Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park. Special Thanks to the I.H.C. Hospice staff which administered
tender service in the trials she endured as she remained in their care. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to your favorite charity.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Davis, Alva Wesley
Alva Wesley Davis "Al" When they called you home today, angels bowed in awe of
the broken hearts. No one man can set claim to the wonderment of life that you
shared. Love that had no bounds is your well-earned merit of riches. You left
today my lifetime sweetheart, unparalleled Father, treasured Grandpa, beloved
Brother, adored Uncle, and everlasting Friend. Alva Wesley Davis returned home
on May 1, 2005. Born on May 29, 1937, in Peru, Nebraska to Carl Leland and Ada
Bell Davis. Married October 1, 1962, in the Logan Temple, to the love of his
life, Irva rene Edwards. He honored his country in the Korea Conflict as a
Private First Class. 30 Year dedicated employee of Eimco and was currently
employed by Lowe's. High Priest, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Fishing and hunting with his family and friends was what he enjoyed most,
second only to time spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, and Booboo,
his most precious possessions. Survived by his wife, Irva rene, children,
Laneya (Terry) Rino, Mailynn (Tracy) Eaton, Alva Jr. (Jacqueline) Davis, and
Robert (May) Davis. Grandchildren, Brittany, Brandi, Caszidy, Teal, Mandarin,
Autumn, Payden, Courtney, Trevor, Dakota, and Trevis. Brothers; Sam, Gary,
Emmett, and Dallas. Sisters; Merna, Carol, and Corinne. Further family include
Mother-in-law, Noma Edwards, Brothers and Sisters, Annabell, Tony, Mildred,
Jan, Earl, Robert, Betty, Allen, Laurie, Phil, and Shereen. Preceded in death
by his Father Carl, Mother Ada, and Father-in-law Irvin Edwards. If memories
breathe life into the sweet simple pleasures you so loved, our hearts will be
coupled forever. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 6th, at 11 a.m., at
the Copper Hills 3rd Ward, 6755 W. 3800 S., West Valley City. Friends may call
Thurs. evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, and at
the church from 9:45 to 10:45 prior to services. Interment at Valley View
Memorial Park, 4400 W. 4100 S. www.larkinmortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Domire, Jimmie Lee
Jimmie Lee Domire 1933 ~ 2005 Our beloved father, grandfather and friend,
Jimmie Lee (Pop) Domire, passed away Friday, April 29, 2005 at the age of 72,
after a short illness. He was born March 28, 1933 to George E. and Alva Allene
Gooden Domire. Jimmie served in the US Navy from October 1950 to May 1953. He
married Frances Ann Armstrong in Salt Lake City on May 7, 1955, and was
married 45 years until her death in 2000. He was also preceded in death by his
parents; brother, George and sister, Virginia. He is survived by his children,
Douglas (Elizabeth), Rollin, Carrie (Allen); grandchildren, Deanna, Dallas,
Jimmie, Jamie; brother, John (Bonnie) and sister, Elsie (Donnie). Graveside
services will be held Sat., May 7th, 12:00 noon at Redwood Memorial Cemetery,
6500 S. Redwood Rd. The family will have an open house following services from
2-5 p.m. at Jimmie's home. Jimmie's sense of humor will be missed immensely.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Evans, Michael D.
Michael D. Evans Gone Fishing Michael D. Evans died April 30, 2005. He was
born July 25, 1961. Survived by two sons, Randy David Evans, and Victor Burton
Evans, brother Frank D. Evans and two sisters, Debra (Neno) Valdez and Patsy
(Rocky) Rhodes, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by both his
parents, Ivan Bolin Evans Jr. and Mary Annette Evans. "Mikie, you will be
greatly missed by your family" A memorial services will be at the Granger 6th
Ward, 3274 South Hillsdale Drive (2860 South) from 1 - 3 p.m., Friday, May 6,
2005. Directors: Deseret Memorial Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Forsyth, Richard Clyde
Richard Clyde Forsyth "Together Forever" Richard Clyde Forsyth passed away May
3, 2005 at the place he loved the most, home, surrounded by his children who
loved and cherished him and into the arms of his beloved sweetheart, RoDene,
who preceded him in death March 16, 2005. Born February 11, 1924 in Price,
Utah, the ninth child of John Andrew and Elsie Clyde Forsyth. He graduated
from Carbon High School where he was chosen as the "most preferred man" and
has kept that prestigious title in his own family ever since! He then joined
the Marine Corps and served his country for three years where he developed a
fondness for M&M's! He loved his country and the flag! At BYU he met his
eternal sweetheart, RoDene Marie Farrer and they were married September 17,
1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised six children, served two
missions: London, England and Temple Square, and also served for over 40 years
in the Salt Lake and Jordan River Temples. Dad was employed with Utah Boy's
Ranch for over 20 years where he served as the Executive Director. He worked
with hundreds of boys teaching and loving them. Throughout his life dad
received the blessings, callings and joys from his membership in The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Integrity, hard work, honesty were his
trademarks. A man of many talents, he enjoyed the outdoors, nature, fishing in
Hanna, his woodwork shop, reading, and was thankful for the little things in
life. We love you, Dad and Mom, and though our hearts are heavy we know we
will be together forever. Survived by his children: Andy (Peggy), Ron (Julie),
Nanette (Jon) Sorensen, Dixie (Marshall) Meier, Scott (Kelley) and Minnie
(Kimber) Hall; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters.
Preceded in death by his wife, parents, five brothers, one sister and a
grandson. Special thanks to Hearts for Hospice, especially, Jennie, for their
loving service to dad. Funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon at the
Taylorsville Gardens 1st Ward, 1905 West 4200 South. A viewing will be held
Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and
Friday at the church, 10:30-11:40 a.m. prior to services. Interment,
Taylorsville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the
Perpetual Education Fund or Utah Boy's Ranch.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Griffin, Anita Alice
Anita Alice Griffin 1935 ~ 2005 Anita Alice Griffin, age 69, died in Salt Lake
City, UT April 30, 2005 of natural causes. She was born August 7, 1935 in Salt
Lake City. UT to Robert William Griffin and Isabel Knoblauch Griffin, She
graduated from Judge Memorial High School in 1953 and from the University of
Utah in 1957, majoring in Elementary Education. She taught school in Utah and
California, and then traveled the world for the United States Department of
Defense, teaching children of military personnel in England, Germany, Okinawa,
Philippine Islands and Panama. Through the years, Anita spoke of her students
as "her children". She was a kind and generous woman, always keenly interested
in her nieces and nephews and especially appreciated the companionship of her
niece Mary Mingo. Anita will be remembered and missed by her brother Richard
K. (Jacquelin) Griffin, Cedar City, UT and her sister Imogene (Harry) Mingo,
Salt Lake City, a sister in law Wendy Griffm of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,
plus many affectionate nieces and nephews. Anita was preceded in death by her
parents and an older brother Robert W. Griffin, Jr. The family would like to
thank Bonnie and the critical care team at St. Mark's, Denny Lingell and Lily
Durham for their help. A Funeral Mass will be held 'Thursday, May 5, 2005 at
10:30 a.m. in the St. Ambrose Church at 1975 South 23rd East in Salt Lake
City, UT.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Hatch, Robert John
Robert John Hatch 10/2/66 ~ 5/2/05 Robert John Hatch, age 38, passed away
Monday, May 2, at his home after a valiant and courageous fight with cancer.
Robert was born October 2, 1966, in Salt Lake City. He is the son of Kendall
and Marva Hatch. He attended Olympus High School and was an all-state football
player, later going on to play at the University of Utah. In 1986, Robert
married his soul mate, Andrea vom Dorp, and together they produced three
miracles, Casey (18), Alexi (15), and Mitchell (12). Robert loved his family
first and foremost. He mentored them, shared his life lessons, coached little
league teams, never missed a game, and cheered for them all the way. He was
also a great athlete and outdoorsman. He loved fishing and golfing and spent
countless hours with his children on the Green River. He will be greatly
missed by all of those whose life he touched. Robert is survived by his loving
wife, his adoring children, his parents, his brother, Mark (Teresa), sister,
Allison Nielsen (Tod), and brother, Michael (Melissa), three nieces and three
nephews, a large and loving extended family, and his dog, Sage. Memorial
services will be held Friday, May 6, at 12 noon at Cottonwood Heights Stake
Center, 6890 S Whitmore Way (2225 E), where friends are invited to visit
beginning at 10:30 a.m. A viewing will also be held Thursday, May 5, at Larkin
Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E 10600 S, Sandy, from 7 - 9 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, it is Robert's wish that a donation be made to your local high school
athletic program. His life was shaped greatly by his experiences in athletics
and he wanted to make sure future generations share the same opportunity to
grow through sports. A trust fund has been established for his children's
education. Donations can be made to the Robert Hatch Children's Fund, and sent
to P.O. Box 711292, Salt Lake City, UT 84171-1292.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Herrera, Caleb
Caleb Herrera (Boo Boo) 5/3/89 ~ 9/19/03 Happy 16th Birthday Hito. Love Mom
Candice and Carly
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Horsley, John Welling
John Welling Horsley 1923 ~ 2005 John Welling Horsley passed away on Friday,
April 29, 2005. John was born May 26, 1923 in Brigham City, Utah, the first
child of John Wesley and Irene Welling Horsley. Also known as "Jack" to his
family and friends, John was raised in Brigham City and graduated from Box
Elder High School, where he served as student body president. He then joined
the Army and served his country during World War II. After completing his
military duty, Jack returned to Utah and attended college at the University of
Utah, where he won honors and served as president of the Beta Theta Pi
fraternity. He then attended the University of Utah Law School, where he was a
member of the Utah Law Review. Jack met his wife, Gay O'Hara, while they were
both students at the University of Utah. They wed June 7, 1952 and were
married more than 50 years until Gay passed away in 2004. John began his
career as an Assistant Attorney General before entering private practice in
Salt Lake City. He practiced law for 50 years, during which he engaged in
diverse professional activities, including many years of service as a trustee
of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Jack was a devoted parishioner
of St. Mark's Cathedral, where he served as an usher, a member of the Vestry,
and Senior Warden. He was also a lifelong member of the Alta Club, an avid fly
fisherman, and a prodigious reader. Jack was a loving father and is survived
by three children, John O'Hara Horsley (and daughter-in-law Karen Beth Barr)
of Los Gatos, CA, Tyler O'Hara Horsley of Brooklyn, NY, and Hannah Horsley
(and son-in-law Johnathan Mansfield) of San Francisco, CA; three
grandchildren, John Barr Horsley, Claire Laurel Horsley and Maxwell O'Hara
Horsley Mansfield; his brother, Paul W. (and Fornia) Horsley, Saratoga, CA and
his two sisters, Janet Horsley (and Norman) Nelson of Salt Lake City and St.
George, Utah; and Geraldine Horsley (and James) Clayton of Salt Lake. The
family wishes to express its love and gratitude to Willie Alire, who provided
many years of skilled care and loving support for both Jack and Gay. We also
send our thanks to the staff at Willow Wood Care Center in Salt Lake City.
Funeral services were held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
contributions to a charity of donor's choice.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/4/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Jacobs, Clinton
Clinton Jacobs "Dr. of Philosophy" Clinton was born Dec. 20, 1923 and he died
May 1, 2005 at 9:20 p.m. and moved into Our Father's Celestial Kingdom. Clint
was the son of Ivan E. Jacob and Ruby Shields Jacob. He is survived by his
wife of 58 years, Velma Park Jacobs; a brother, Forrest Jacob (Phyllis); and
25 nieces and nephews. He had another brother who he loved with all his heart,
sole and mind-his name is Jesus. Clint was a lifetime student. He attended BYU
in his younger years and had a Ph.D. in Philosophy, a master degree in
Science, and a bachelor degree in Russian, all from the University of Utah.
Clint and Velma served an LDS mission to Nauvoo, Illinois in 1989. They owned
and operated Velma Clinton's Beauty Salon on 2nd South next to the Old Capital
Theatre for several years. They also owned and operated a 32-unit Best Western
Motel for several years in Green River, WY; Clint taught school for a few
years at East High School in Salt Lake City. He also taught at a junior
college in Rock Springs, WY; Clint will be sorrowfully missed by his many
friends. Clint and Velma were members of the Little Cottonwood 16th Ward, 6350
S. Rodeo Ln., (1545 E.) and funeral services will be held there on Friday, May
6, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2005
at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, and Friday one hour prior to
services at the church. Interment will be at Orem City Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Jacobson, Eva
Eva Jacobson 1919 ~ 2005 Eva Jacobson, age 85, passed away in Bakersfield, CA
on April 28, 2005. Eva was born May 29, 1919 in Malad, ID to Joseph and Fern
Havland Gleed. She married Russell Jacobson on June 12, 1939 in Malad, ID
(later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple). She is survived by two children:
Gene (Paulette) Jacobson, and Joseph Deon Jacobson; 12 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband and a son, Brent Russell
Jacobson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 12 noon at
the Mountain View 10th Ward (8435 S. 2700 W.), where friends may call Wed.
from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment will follow
at Redwood Memorial Estates. SereniCare, funeral directors.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Johansen, Lydia Louise Otten
Lydia Louise Otten Johansen 1919 ~ 2005 Lydia Louise Otten Johansen, a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away in Orem,
Utah on May 3, 2005, just 18 days before her 93rd birthday. She was born on
May 21, 1912 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Hulda and John Otten. She lived in Mt.
Pleasant and Sterling during her youth. On December 12, 1935 she married Ray
A. Johansen in the Salt Lake Temple and they had three children. Lydia was
widowed at 47 years of age. Her husband (a coal miner) died in 1959 while they
were living in Kenilworth, Utah leaving her alone to lead and support her
three teenage children. She and the children moved to Provo, Utah in 1960
where she bought a home and found employment as a cook at the Utah Valley
Hospital. She retired from the hospital when she was 65-years-old. Although
almost deaf and blind (macular degeneration) and severely crippled with
arthritis, she was fiercely independent while living alone after her children
were married. She loved gardening and her yard was always the showplace in the
neighborhood. About four years ago, she fell and cracked her hip. After a
three-month stay at the hospital and a nursing home, she determinedly wanted
to go back to living alone in her home but that proved to be impossible after
she fell two more times, each time breaking a leg. Her final years were spent
living in assisted living facilities in Orem. She is survived by her three
children (A. R. "Joe" Johansen of Woods Cross, Utah; Keith Johansen of
Westford, Massachusetts: and Jeannine Blackburn of Cedar City, Utah) as well
as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her many nieces and friends
showered her with love, cards, phone calls, and gifts for every occasion. A
casket closing ceremony and graveside services will be held at the Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 6th, where she will be buried
beside her loving husband. Floral tributes may be sent to Berg Mortuary, 185
E. Center Street, Provo, by 8 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2005. Condolences may be
sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Knight, Gale S.
Gale S. Knight 1915 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, Gale Stewart Knight returned to
her heavenly home on Sunday May 1, 2005. She was born January 18, 1915 in
Logan, Utah to Mabel Richards and Willie Helaman Stewart. She married Richard
Knight on July 2, 1935 in the Salt Lake Temple. As a faithful member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many callings,
including service as a full time missionary and as an ordinance worker in the
Salt Lake Temple. Her beautiful voice was appreciated by all who heard her
sing. She was a gifted and much loved teacher in the church and in the salt
Lake School District where she taught for many years. She found much joy in
the beauties of nature and her greatest delight was children. Respected and
loved by all who knew her and cherished by her family, she made our world a
better place. In a difficult world, she taught by example that forgiveness and
unconditional love bring peace. She is survived by nine children: Richard S.
(Ruth), Stan (Esther), Boyd (Kathy), Paul, Jennie Wightman, Laura Ulrich
(Mark), Kathy Tadje (John), John (Sandy), Dixie Schiffman (Chris); 53
grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren: siblings: Boyd and Lynn (Laura)
Stewart, June Spackman. Preceded in death by infant child Jesse Wells. Special
thanks to the wonderful staff at Greenwood Manor for their tender care of our
mother. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at
the Mountain View 3rd ward, 1889 South 1700 East, Salt Lake City. A viewing
will be held Friday at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive from 6 to 8
p.m. and from 9:45 to 10:45 at the church. Interment will be at the Logan City
Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Larsen, LaRue
LaRue Larsen 1924 ~ 2005 Roosevelt-Mary LaRue Eldredge Larsen, age 81, passed
away May 1, 2005, at the Basin Care and Rehabilitation Center. LaRue was born
March 23, 1924, in Roosevelt, to Leslie R. and Mary Crandall Eldredge Larsen.
She married Mont Larsen on May 3, 1943 in Cottage Grove, California. He died
February 20, 2005. LaRue enjoyed sports such as softball, bowling, and was an
avid golfer, she also enjoyed singing and dancing. LaRue is survived by her
daughter Connie (Ren) Lamb; her granddaughter, Lori Larsen, three
step-grandsons, Lonnie Atwood, Robert Atwood, and T.J. Lamb. A sister Thelma
Eldredge and a sister-in-law, Bliss Eldredge and many nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Mont, her parents, brothers, "Buss"
Eldredge, Elmer "Bumps" Eldredge, Raymond Eldredge and a sister Lula Eldredge
Wiscombe. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2005, at the
Roosevelt 1st Ward Chapel, 32 South State Street. Friends and family may call
at the Hullinger Mortuary on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. 457 East 300 North, and on
Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Roosevelt
Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Marsh, Bonnie Lee Zachreson Griffith
Bonnie Lee Zachreson Griffith Marsh 1931 ~ 2005 Bonnie Lee Zachreson Griffith
Marsh passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2005 of liver failure. She was
born April 21, 1931 in Logan, Utah to Martin H. Zachreson and Wilma Jean
Monson. Graduate of Ogden High School. Married to Charles A. (Chuck) Griffith,
solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Married to Amos O. (Jim) Marsh who
preceded her in death. Survived by her brother Martin K. Zachreson and
children John Christian (Lisa) Griffith, Stephen Martin Griffith, and Mary
Griffith (Robert) Callister; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. An
active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Funeral
Services will be held Thursday May 5, 12 noon with a viewing one hour prior to
services, at the Valley View 10th Ward Chapel, 1000 North Broadway, Tooele,
UT.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Pead, Erma Grace Erickson
Erma Grace Erickson Pead 1914 ~ 2005 Erma Grace Erickson Pead, 91, passed away
May 2, 2005, in her home in Orem, Utah. Erma was born January 9, 1914, in
Smoot, Wyoming, to Henry W. and Betsy Sarah Crook Erickson. She married George
Budd Pead in the Logan LDS Temple, December 17, 1936. She was a homemaker
raising nine children, four sons and five daughters. Erma was a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in all the
organizations of the LDS church. Erma is survived by her husband, Budd,
children, Jeanette (Wayne) Denney, Salt Lake City, Utah; Jeanice (Monty)
Harrison, Fort Collins, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Pead, Salt Lake
City, Utah; Jeraldine (Sherrill) Shorter, Orem, Utah; Ballard (LeahMary) Pead,
Orem, Utah; Brian (Corlie Ann) Pead, Layton, Utah; Orson (Donna) Pead, Orem,
Utah; Patrica Pead, LaVerkin, Utah and Debra (Michael) Woodard, Saint George,
Utah; 54 grandchildren, 124 great-grandchildren, 20
great-great-grand-children. She was preceded in death by her parents and 13
brothers and sisters, her son, Fred Pead, her daughter-in-law, Eileen Pead,
and granddaughter, Heidi Pead. Funeral services will be Friday, May 6, 2005,
at 1:00 p.m. in the Orem East Stake Center, 800 East 600 North, Orem. Family
and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Orem East Stake
Center and Friday from 11-12:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Additional
services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005, at 12 noon in the Fairview LDS
Chapel in Fairview, Wyoming with a viewing from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to the
services. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Condolences may be sent
to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Riding, Leona W. Anderson
Leona W. Anderson Riding "Have Bags... Will Travel" Leona Whiting Anderson
Riding, our sweet loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,
and friend, passed away May 1, 2005 at the Delta Community Medical Center with
her family at her side. Leona was born May 2, 1925 in Mapleton, UT to Randall
Austin and Mary Lillian Rowley Whiting. She grew up in Garrison, UT. Attended
Hinckley High School and graduated from Davis High School in Ogden. She
married Clarence Dean Anderson, March 10, 1945. Marriage later solemnized in
the Manti Temple. He died July 4, 1970. Married Robert Hale "Bob" Riding,
March 14, 1974. He died June 4, 2002. She had a job as a clerk at Hill Air
Force Base during World War II. She worked as a telephone operator in Delta
for 20 years, in the days of "number please". She also worked as secretary for
Dutson Supply Co. retiring in 1997. Mom was very involved civically: Current
President of American Legion Auxiliary and local chapter of D.U.P. Also
serving on the West Millard Senior Citizen board, and was a member of
"Literary Guild", "Red Hat Society" and her beloved "Monday Night Home Evening
Group". She was an active member of the LDS Church, serving faithfully in many
positions including Stake Relief Society Secretary and at present, Ward
Librarian. Mom loved the Gospel and had a deep and abiding testimony, and was
truly an example of Gospel living to her family and friends. A few of her
favorite things were reading, traveling, embroidering, sunsets, code breaks
with friends, and watching her grandchildren play ball. She was an avid
supporter of her children and grandchildren in all of their activities. She
was loved by all and felt so blessed to have her friends and family gather on
Saturday to help her celebrate her 80th Birthday. We love you Mom! We are so
grateful that you were our mother. We will miss you. Survived by children:
Robert (Dorothy) Anderson, Jack (Deb) Anderson, both Oasis; Dennis (Ralene)
Anderson, Delta; Raymond (Lynne) Anderson, Lovelock, NV; Kris (Bruce) Turner,
Sutherland; Robert Hale (Diane) Riding Jr., San Diego, CA; Lynnette R.
(Fraser) Buck, American Fork; Myrna R. (Jim) Petersen, Cedar City; Kris
Wisdom, Spanish Fork; 45 grandchildren. 54 great-grands; brother: Max Whiting,
Bountiful. Preceded in death by brother: Glen Whiting. Services: Thurs., May
5, 2005, 11 a.m., Delta 1st Ward. Friends call at Nickle Mortuary, Delta on
Wed, 7-8 p.m. and at church, Thurs., 9:30-10:45 a.m. Burial Oasis Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Sorenson, Von
Von Sorenson 1933 ~ 2005 CEDAR FORT - Von Wilson Sorenson, age 71 of Cedar
Fort, Utah, died May 2, 2005 at the Utah Valley Hospital of natural causes. He
was born June 4, 1933 in Lehi, Utah, son of Ellis (Bud) and Anna Wilma Whitman
Sorenson. Married Karleen Flygare Sept. 25, 1953 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She died Jan. 23, 1998. Von served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He
worked for the Public Works department for Lehi City Corp. and later as a
supervisor over the petroleum division at Tooele Army Depot. He raised his
family in Lehi and moved to Cedar Fort in 1978. He loved horses, rodeos, and
dearly loved his grandchildren. Survived by four sons, Ken Sorenson,
Stansbury; Casey Sorenson, Tooele; Clay (Julie) Sorenson, Cedar Fort; Shawn
(Jessica) Sorenson, Ibapah, UT; 13 grandchildren; sister, Kathryn (Jerry)
Cook, Lehi. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Nile,
sister Geralee Glathar, and granddaughter Shanalee. Funeral services will be
held Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Cedar Fort LDS Ward Chapel.
Interment will be in the Cedar Fort Cemetery with military honors by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Steadman, Dennis D.
Dennis D. Steadman 1950 ~ 2005 Dennis D. Steadman left this life for a far
better one on April 30, 2005. He is now rejoicing with his Savior and loved
ones, free from the pain and burdens he bore so bravely while here on earth.
Born May 18, 1950 to LeRoy and Gladys Steadman in Murray, Utah, and raised in
Midvale, Utah. Dennis graduated from Hillcrest High School and later went on
to serve in many positions with Salt Lake County Fire Department. He loved his
career and felt blessed to have been so fortunate to serve in this capacity.
He was given many health challenges in his life and learned some valuable
lessons from them, most importantly, not to take anything for granted. Dennis
was a friend to all. He knew how to love unconditionally. Dennis was a very
big man in every sense of the word. He loved to serve and he loved the Lord.
Dennis married Judy Davies in 1971, later divorced. Married to his best friend
and soul mate, Holly J. Powell on Aug. 28, 1999. During their short time
together, they traveled many places and had enough wonderful memories to last
a lifetime. They truly loved each other and it was apparent to anyone who ever
saw them together. Dennis is survived by his beloved wife, Holly; children,
Kevin, Andrea (Adam) Adair, Daniel (Jennifer), and Jessica (Rick); brothers,
Glenn (Colleen), Jay, and Dave (Sheila); as well as 12 grandchildren whom he
adored, and special nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by both
parents; and brother, Lynn. We would like to thank the true friends who helped
and loved him through his recent struggles. It meant more to us than you know.
Memorial services will be Friday, May 6th at 1:00 p.m. at Gateway Community
Church, 584 East 12300 So., Draper, Utah. Family and friends may call 12 to 1
p.m. at the church or from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Goff Mortuary, 8090
So. State. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please
forgive someone in your life today, and extend a hand in friendship to someone
who's lost their way.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.

Thurston, Barbara Ashcroft
Barbara Ashcroft Thurston 1916 ~ 2005 Barbara Ashcroft Thurston passed away on
April 29, 2005 in Ventura, California, of pulmonary fibrosis. She was born in
Hyde Park, Utah, on December 10, 1916, the daughter of Charles Leland and
Sarah Wanda (Reese) Ashcroft. Barbara was valedictorian of her graduating
class at North Cache High School and went on to obtain a BS degree from Utah
State Agricultural College in 1938. After several years as a secondary school
teacher, Barbara was married on July 8, 1941, in the Logan LDS Temple, to
Morris Alma Thurston, who had just graduated from Utah State as a civil
engineer. Throughout her life, Barbara was a devoted member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as president of the Ventura Third
Ward Relief Society, teacher of many different church classes, and organist.
In 1981-82 she and Morris served as missionaries for the Church in Arkansas.
For the last 22 years they have been volunteer workers in the Los Angeles LDS
Temple. Barbara is survived by her husband of 63 years, Morris Alma Thurston
of Ventura; her brother, Vern L. Ashcroft of North Logan; her six children,
Morris Ashcroft Thurston of Villa Park, CA; Mary Kaye Gardner of Tempe, AZ;
Bonnie Holm of Chandler, AZ; Carolyn Selden of Woodbury MN; Wanda Ostler of
Fremont, CA and Cheryl Reeder of Westminster, CO; as well as 28 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren. Barbara's funeral service will be held on Thurs.,
May 5, 2005, in Ventura. A memorial service will also be held on Sat., May 7,
2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 East 1800 North,
Logan. She will be buried in the Hyde Park Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/4/2005.