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Arlt, Thelma White
Thelma White Arlt 7/3/1913~5/20/2005 Thelma White Arlt, age 91, passed away
peacefully in her sleep on Friday May 20, 2005 at her Sandy, Utah home. Thelma
was born July 3, 1913 on her grandmother's farm in Provo, Utah to Hyrum George
and Fern Hill Ivie White. She grew up in Magna and graduated from Cypress High
School. On July 18, 1940 she graduated from the Salt Lake General Hospital as
an RN. The following day she married Waldemar P. Arlt in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. They were married 63 years. Mom loved her nursing profession and was
known for using her nursing skills to provide compassionate service to others.
She loved all animals, especially those needing a home, and adopted many
strays over the years. She enjoyed working in her yard and growing beautiful
flowers. Thelma loved her family and friends. Her family is going to greatly
miss her loving presence. Thelma is survived by her children: Phillip (Judy);
Sharon (B.K.) Knell; Stephanie Young; Shelley (Ron) Sparks; 20 grandchildren;
19 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Vivian Fisher;
numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,
parents, infant son, and grandson. Funeral services will be held Thursday May
26, 2005 at 12:00 Noon at the Hillcrest 9th Ward, 915 East Peach Blossom Drive
(9045 South). Friends may call on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East and again at the church on
Thursday morning from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Interment: Mt. View Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family
at www.holbrookmortuary.com. The family wishes to thank Dr. Grant Hawkins, the
staff at Alta View Hospital, and the staff and friends at Canyon Creek
Assisted Living for their care and services.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Bush, LaPriel Strong
LaPriel Strong Bush 1930 ~ 2005 Noted Utah artist LaPriel S. Bush died Sunday,
May 22, 2005 in Salt Lake City, following a short illness. She leaves behind a
lifetime of art, music, witty conversation, sharp intellect, kindness, and
wonderful memories to be cherished by her four brothers and sisters, five
children, 16 grandchildren, five great-grand-children, and the many relatives
and friends who loved her over the course of her long life. LaPriel ("Lappy"
to many of her loved ones) was born on March 22, 1930, in Murray, the daughter
of W. Melvin and Ruth Thorson-Strong. Even as a young girl growing up on
University Street in Salt Lake City, she exhibited the artistic and musical
talents that would bring so much joy to those around her in the years to come.
In her early teens, her father was given a wartime assignment on the
administration staff of the Manzanar War Relocation Center in California, and
LaPriel moved to the camp with her family. LaPriel's recollections of her
experiences in Manzanar are of great value to historians, and recent
interviews with her have become part of the permanent collection at the new
Manzanar National Historic Site. Following her graduation from high school in
Huntington Beach, California (where, among other accomplishments, she was a
school tennis champion!), LaPriel began her formal education in art at the
University of Utah, including studies with LeConte Stewart and other legendary
figures in Utah art history. At this time, she also began her long involvement
with choral music, and while singing in a local group she met a handsome young
tenor, John Wayne Bush. The two of them were married in 1949, and soon settled
in the Cottonwood area, where they made their home for over 50 years. While
devoting herself to the roles of wife and mother, LaPriel still found time to
pursue her artistic and musical passions. Raising her five children in an
atmosphere of culture and refinement, she produced a varied and fascinating
body of oil paintings, sculpture, even woodcarvings, and today her work is
found in the homes of family and friends all over the country. Visitors to her
house were treated to an ever-changing, wall-to-ceiling museum of her artwork,
and those lucky enough to receive one of her paintings will forever prize the
gift. As her life proceeded through its many stages, her painting changed and
evolved, yet her work always contained the joy, intelligence, and essential
optimism that was central to her personality. LaPriel appreciated the work of
the great masters, and taught that appreciation to her children. She treasured
beauty, and always worked to surround herself with it. She loved to collect
things that interested her, and she shared that enthusiasm with others.
Through the years, LaPriel also continued her musical endeavors, as a longtime
member of the Allegro Chorus, singing leader for the LDS Cottonwood Third
Ward, pianist, and piano teacher to a generation of grandchildren and local
neighbors. LaPriel's piano playing, often featuring her own arrangements,
delighted visitors to her home and contributed to her family's appreciation of
great music. Those fortunate enough to have known LaPriel will always marvel
at her conversational skills. On virtually any subject, LaPriel could carry on
a captivating dialogue, her keen mind wrapped in a sweet demeanor, engaging
humor, and seemingly childlike innocence. LaPriel was truly charismatic; those
who knew her became better people because of her love for them, and her
interest in their lives. LaPriel could make a simple visit or game of Scrabble
into an experience to long remember. In the final decade of her life, LaPriel
faced the heroic challenge of caring for her husband through his years of
illness. Following his death in 2002, LaPriel enjoyed three last enjoyable and
productive years. In the blessedly short months of her final illness, LaPriel
was closely supported by her children and their families. To the very end, she
maintained her clever mind and feisty independence. As her mortal life ends,
LaPriel Strong Bush enters immortality, always to be remembered; not only for
the artistic achievements she left behind and the legacy of music she
inspired, but also for the amazing memories that will always be held dear in
the hearts of those who knew her. She is survived by her beloved daughter
Diana DeLuca (Larry), her sons John (Nancy), Dan (Debbie), Jeff (Cindra) and
Mike (Christy), and their families. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
May 27, 2005, at 12:00 Noon, at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 10600 South 1700 East,
Sandy. There will be a viewing the evening of Thursday, May 26, from 6:00-
8:00 p.m., at the same address. There will also be a viewing on Fri., one hour
prior to the funeral (from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon), also at the same
address.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Cox, Karen Lee
Karen Lee Cox 1944 ~ 2005 It is with much pain, relief and promise that Karen
Lee Cox died on May 20, 2005. Pain, as those who love her will miss her fun
and caring life. Relief, as we will no longer see illness take her away, and
promise in that she believed in the promise of eternal life through the grace
of God, and his son Jesus. Karen was born September 27, 1944 in Cleveland,
Ohio to John and Ann Keller. She graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1962.
Her life included the blessing of marriage to Orin Oakes (father to Jonathan
Oakes and Adrienne Oakes Brannen), to Heath Simpson, deceased, (father of
Heather Simpson Yardley of Ephraim), to Bruce Graser, deceased, and to Morlin
Cox, of Manti, Utah. Prior to her marriage to Morlin Cox, Karen was the owner
of Phereson House Bed and Breakfast in Ephraim, UT. It combined her love of
antiques with socializing. Sadly, illness made it difficult for her to
maintain these activities. Karen is survived by her spouse Morlin Cox, son
Jonathan (Lisa) Oakes, Adrienne (Ty) Brannen and Heather (Jason) Yardley. She
is also Nana to TJ, Kalee and Ashleigh Brannen as well as Dylan Yardley.
Brothers John and Danny Keller as well as their children. Karen is preceded in
death by her parents, sister Patricia and husbands Heath Simpson and Bruce
Graser. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the loving
caregivers that made coping with her illness, ALS, more bearable. Karen's
light and spirit will be missed by all whom she touched. Funeral services will
be Wednesday May 25, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at the Manti Tabernacle, 90 S. Main
Manti, Utah. There will be a viewing Tuesday, May 24, from 7-9 p.m. and from
10:30 to 11:30 prior to the funeral services, also at the Manti Tabernacle.
Interment will be at Manti City Cemetery immediately following the funeral
services under the direction of Rasmussen Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Daley, David Robert
David Robert Daley 1972 ~ 2005 David, 32, born Sep 16, 1972 in Provo, Utah to
John R. and Marsh Janes Daley died May 22, 2005. He has four brothers and five
sisters, Aaron, Kimberlee, Rebecca, Brian, Jennifer, Jeremy, Mary, Hannah,
Jacob, 19 niece, 20 nephews. He was very well known and loved by all at the
Developmental Center because of his friendly, fun loving personality. He loved
helping other people and need to be busy to be happy. He will be missed by
friends and family. Services 11 a.m. Thursday May 26, 2005 with viewing from 9
to 11 in the Developmental Center Chapel, 835 N. 860 E., American Fork.
Burial, American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Dorius, Mildred Badger
Mildred Badger Dorius 1917 ~ 2005 Mildred Badger Dorius, 88, passed away
peacefully on May 21, 2005 at her daughter's home in Holladay, Ut. Mildred was
born March 31, 1917 in Salt Lake City, the eighth child of Jesse T. and Mary
Swan Badger, and great-granddaughter of John Taylor. She attended South High
School and the University of Utah, where she was a member of the Chi Omega
Sorority. The wonderful friends she made at Chi Omega have met together on a
regular basis for over 65 years. Mildred graduated from the University with a
Bachelor of Arts degree and taught Junior High School for several years. She
was well known for her many creative talents which enriched the lives of her
family and friends. Mildred met her husband, John Byron Dorius, while working
in Washington D.C. for the Democratic National Committee. Byron was attending
medical school at George Washington University. They were married June 6,
1944, in the Salt Lake Temple. In the early 1950's, they moved to Artesia, CA,
where Byron practiced medicine for 25 years and Mildred raised four children,
who were the love of her life. She also taught school in Artesia, served in
the community, and had a successful real estate career. Mildred was a faithful
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In each of her
numerous callings, she served with dedication, enthusiasm, and a love for
Jesus Christ. Those wonderful traits were passed on to her children for whom
she set a great example. She was preceded in death by her husband John Byron
Dorius, her brothers Richard, Paul, and Sidney Badger, and her sisters,
Barbara Burnett, Helen Brown, Mary Farrar, and Margery Taylor. Mildred is
survived by her brother Briant G. Badger (Wanda) of Salt Lake City, her four
children, Patricia Dorius Franks (Richard) of Laguna Hills, CA; John Scott
Dorius (Rebecca) of Turlock, CA; Douglas Richard Dorius (Ruth) of Alexandria,
VA and Susan Dorius Sorensen (Scott) of Holladay, Ut; ten wonderful and very
special grandchildren; six beautiful great-grand children, all of whom she
dearly loved. Services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., at
Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary on 2350 East and 1300 South. The family will
receive friends one hour prior to the services on Thursday. Interment, Salt
Lake City Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.larkinmortuary.com
WE ALL LOVE YOU GRAM
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Elliott, Tom
Tom Elliott 9/30/34 ~ 5/21/05 Tom Elliott was born September 30, 1934 to
George M. and Vivian F. Elliott in Garfield, Utah. He died May 21, 2005 in
Salt Lake City, Utah. Tom was a long-haul truck driver for many years. He
worked for Salt Lake County until he retired. For many years he has lived next
door to his sister, Pamela Canham, her husband, Mark Kershaw, and his nephew,
Brandon Caldwell. They shared their lives, cared for each other and all were
well loved. His easy smile and infectious laughter made him a favorite among
his nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all of us. He was a beloved
brother, brother-in-law, uncle, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his
sister, Sharon M. Clark; sons, Steven (Pam) Elliott, Alan (Lynn) Elliott and
Randy (Lisa) Elliott; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His is
survived by his primary caregivers, brother-in-law, Mark Kershaw, and nephew,
Brandon Caldwell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is
preceded in death by his parents, George and Vivan Elliott; sister, Pamela
Canham and his brother, Mick Elliott. Graveside services will be Wed., May
25th, 2 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Cemetery. A viewing will be held Tues.
evening from 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to services in the mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Gibson, Stephanie Kathryn Van Dame
Stephanie Kathryn Van Dame Gibson 1949 ~ 2005 WEST HAVEN - Stephanie Kathryn
Van Dame Gibson, 56, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2005, very peacefully at her
home after a courageous six-year battle with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension.
She was born March 16, 1949 in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Howard James and
Bernice Taggart Van Dame. She married Dee Garth Gibson on April 15, 1970 in
the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was a life long resident of the Roy area,
graduating from Roy High School. She worked for the Weber County Schools as a
teacher's aid and a Title One Aid for 19 years at Country View and Valley View
Elementary Schools. Stephanie was an active member of the LDS Rocky Mountain
Ward. She held various positions in the church over her lifetime. She was also
a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was a very active member of
the PTA for many years as her children were growing up. She enjoyed
crocheting, scrapbooking and card making. She loved to spend time with her
family, grandchildren and loved ones. She is survived and will be greatly
missed by her husband, Garth; her daughter, Melissa Gibson, West Haven; three
sons, Van and Kendra Gibson, Roy; Joshua and Mackenzie Gibson, Plain City; and
Matthew and Linda Gibson, Roy; five grandchildren, Taylor, Madelyn, Aspen,
Dakota and Claire; her father-in-law, Clyde Gibson; her sister, Monette Van
Dame, Mesa, Arizona; four nieces and three nephews also survive her. Her
mother and father preceded her in death. The family would like to thank the
nurses, aides and staff of the LDS Hospital Respiratory ICU also to the aides
and nurses of IHC Hospice for their help and kindness. We would like to send a
special thank you to Dr. Gregory Elliott and Natalie Kitterman for their
kindness and the wonderful care of Stephanie over the years. Funeral services
will be held Thurs., May 26th at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West
5600 South. Friends and family may call at the mortuary Wednesday from 6 to 8
p.m. and Thursday from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Interment, Lindquist's
Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. In lieu of flowers,
Stephanie and her family request that donations be made to the Pulmonary
Hypertension Association, 850 Sligo Ave., Suite 88, Silver Springs, MD 20910
or www.phassociation.org. Email condolences to the family at
lrm@lindquistmortuary.com /stop
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Ivie, Gwendolyn Irene
Gwendolyn Irene Ivie 1963 ~ 2005 Our loving wife, mother, sister, aunt,
friend, passed away May 22, 2005. She was born Nov. 9, 1963 in Mesa, AZ to
Ronald Asa Nielsen and Ilse Vind Pedersen. She graduated from Mountain View
High School and attended Dixie College and BYU. She loved the gospel and
served a full time mission in the Minneapolis Minnesota Mission. She married
Hans Rasmussen in 1987 and from that union two daughters, Chelsea and Emma
were born. They later divorced. On June 21, 2003 she married her soul mate,
Blake Ivie and they spent two wonderful years together. She had a great love
of animals, especially horses. She was an accomplished violinist, playing in
the Utah Valley Youth Symphony. She had a great sense of humor, loved spending
time with her two daughters and husband. She will be dearly missed by all.
Survivors are husband, Blake, daughters, Chelsea and Emma Rasmussen, parents,
Ronald and Ilse Nielsen of Austin, TX; sisters, Ronda Petrol, Spanish Fork;
Sharon Begay, AZ; brothers Ron (Jill) Nielsen, Lindon; David (Suzannah)
Nielsen, Roanoke, TX; Greg (Kathleen) Nielsen, Draper. Preceded in death by
grandparents and sister Anna Marie. Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday,
May 26, 2005 in the American Fork 18th Ward, 381 S. 300 E. Viewing Wednesday
evening 6 to 8 p.m. in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E. 100 N., American
Fork and Thursday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Burial, Heber City
Cemetery.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Jensen, Gary Daniel
Gary Daniel Jensen 1940 ~ 2005 Gary Daniel Jensen, 64, passed away at home the
morning of May 22, 2005, due to complications from diabetes. Gary was born
October 19, 1940 in Salt Lake City to Daniel Harkness Jensen and Maxine Holmes
Jensen. He married Judith Healy, July 13, 1960. Gary worked for over 40 years
in the wholesale plumbing supply industry. He loved his work and considered
his co-workers and his customers to be some of his best friends. Gary enjoyed
boating, camping, hiking and fishing with family and friends. His children and
grandchildren were very special to him. He is survived by his wife, Judy;
parents, Daniel and Maxine; sister, Dianne Jensen; son, Steven (Lori);
daughters, Michelle (Kyle) Schick, Amy (Chad) Tourigny; grandchildren, Annie
and Rachel Jensen; Kaitlyn, Oliver and Quinn Schick; Jackson, Dylan and Ashton
Tourigny. Gary's sense of humor and his many "stories" will be missed. His
passing leaves a void in the hearts of his family. The family would like to
give a special thank you to IHC Hospice and their wonderful caregivers.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at
Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South. Friends and family may call from
6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Thursday at Jenkins-Soffe
Mortuary, 4760 So. State St. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a
donation be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1245 E. Brickyard,
Suite #30, SLC, UT 84106, or to a charity of your choice.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Lakey, Thomas L.
Thomas L. Lakey 1912 ~ 2005 Born September 21, 1912, age 92, died May 21,
2005. Tom is together again with his loving wife, Jackie, of 60 years. Tom
always loved doing odd projects around the house and always had to keep busy.
He worked in maintenance most of his life and also served time in the Army
during World War II. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 11 a.m.
at Memorial Mortuary, 5850 S. 900 E. Entombment to follow at Holladay
Cottonwood Mausoleum, 4900 South Memory Lane 1990 East
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Lloyd, Betty Louise
Betty Louise Lloyd 1934 ~ 2005 Betty Louise Lloyd passed away of natural
causes on May 20, 2005. She was born on September 29, 1934 in Marysville,
California to Clarence David and Gertrude Binninger. She married William L.
Lloyd and later divorced. Betty and her daughter, Tammy, spent many wonderful
days and holidays together gardening, cleaning and puttering around the house.
Betty's passion was reading and nothing made her happier than when Tammy would
bring her a new mystery novel. She was like a grandmother to Tammy's dogs and
would take care of them while she was housesitting. We are really going to
miss her tremendously. Betty is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Ken) Clark;
grandson, Shane Walton; brother, Clarence "Sonny" (Helen) and sister, Loretta
(Wayne) Case. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry Biljanic.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at
Redwood Memorial Cemetery, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan. Funeral
directors, Redwood Memorial Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Martin, Clora Carling
Clora Carling Martin 1916 ~ 2005 Clora Carling Martin, 89, passed away May 22
at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born April 2, 1916 in Fillmore, Utah
to Elmer and Christa Bastian Carling. She married Frank Ashford Martin on June
5, 1939 in the Salt Lake Temple. They raised their family in San Mateo,
California. Clora was an accomplished seamstress and gracious hostess. She
loved playing bridge. She had many friends and hobbies but the joy of her life
was her grandchildren and great- grandchildren and most of all her beloved
husband who lovingly took care of her to the end. She is survived by her
devoted husband, daughter, Carlene (Gordon) Walker; son-in-law, James (Karen)
Moore; five grandchildren, Christa Moore (Timothy) Falvey, Kimberly Walker
(Mark) Vincent, Kelly Walker (James) Jensen, G. Davies Walker, Jr. (Michelle
Wisan), Bradford Martin Walker (Laurel Holt); 11 great- grandchildren and
sisters, Wanda Day (Fillmore), Rena Ziegler (Laguna Hills, CA). Preceded in
death by daughter Pamela Moore, granddaughter Tamara Moore and brothers Junius
and Gerald Carling. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 26 at noon
at Wasatch 7th Ward, 8100 Top of the World Drive (3700 East), Salt Lake City.
Friends may call one hour prior to services or Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m.
at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Maynes, Alden Despain
Alden Despain Maynes 1920 ~ 2005 KAYSVILLE, UTAH - Alden Despain Maynes, 84,
of Kaysville, Utah, passed away at the Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix,
Arizona on May 21, 2005. He was born December 21, 1920 in Butlerville, Utah to
John Alexander Maynes and Louretta Despain Maynes, the fifth child in a family
of 10 children. He graduated from Jordan High School, and in 1939 joined the
Army Air Corps. He married June Kitchen on September 21, 1942 and they raised
a family of four children. She passed away on September 8, 1996. Alden was a
decorated World War II veteran. He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and was
shot down over Berlin and spent a year in Germany as a prisoner of war. He
retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Lt. Colonel. After the war he became
a general contractor for many years and then went to work at Hill Field until
he retired. After retirement, he and June spent their winters in Quartzsite,
AZ. He loved camping, fishing, traveling and was an accomplished wood carver.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
served faithfully in various callings. Alden married Colleen Davies on July
21, 2001 and they have resided in Kaysville, Utah and Quartzsite, AZ. He is
survived by his wife, Colleen; children, Steven (Marsha), Cherie (Forrest)
Bitter, Gregory, David (Paula) Dickerson, Linda (John) Boyer, Connie (Scott)
Bush, Karen Clark, Steven (Pam) Dickerson, Joyce (Don) Archuleta, Larry
(LeAnn) Dickerson, Richard Dickerson; brothers William (Connie, deceased),
Gaylen (Shirley), Fredrick (Colleen); sisters Marna (Lloyd) McGee, Mary
(Leroy) Jones; 37 grandchildren; 30 great-grand-children. He was preceded in
death by his parents; four brothers, Darrel, John, Lawrence, Robert; and a
daughter, Debra Maynes. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2005
at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood Chapel, 1039 E. Crestwood Road,
Kaysville, Utah. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Thursday from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery where military
honors will be accorded. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com

Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Peterson, Debra Jean "DJ"
Debra Jean Peterson "DJ" Debra Jean Peterson, beloved mother of Skyler Daniel
Peterson, died Sunday, May 22, 2005 in Murray, Utah. Born Aug. 26, 1970 to
Paul and Heather Peterson. She was a free spirit with a heart of gold who will
be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survived by her pride and joy,
son Skyler; mother; sisters Brenda Peterson, Wendy (Marc) Kammerman and Julie
(Jeff) Pettit and her very special nephews Travis, Matthew and Dawson. Debbie
also leaves behind her long time partner and soul mate Kenneth Palmer.
Preceded in death by brother, Daniel Paul Peterson and father Paul B.
Peterson. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the
Riverton Cemetery 13200 So. 1500 W. Friends may call Wednesday evening from
6-8 p.m. at the Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 So. 2200 W. Riverton.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Rees, Dorothy M. "Dot"
Dorothy M. Rees "Dot" Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
went to sleep May 22, 2005 surrounded by her loving family. Mom was born in
St. George, Utah on September 25, 1928 to Grover and Martina McGee. Mom
married our father, Van Allen Rees, on April 26, 1947 in Elko, Nevada. They
were married for 56 years and raised three daughters together. Mom proudly
worked in the Electronics Manufacturing field for many years, working at
Litton and eventually retiring from Edo Western. Our mother was a very strong
and caring woman. She never gave up and fought to the end of her life. Mom is
survived by her daughters, Vickie (John) DeRose, Patricia Loveless, and
Marilyn (Dirk) VanVossen; three grandchildren, Derek (Kara), Amber, and
Natalie; seven great-grandchildren, EJ, Mercydie, Tiffany, Billy, Abigail,
Autumn, and Adrian (Ian); and two brothers, Garth and Gene McGee. We would
like to give a special thank you to the nurses, doctors and attending staff at
the University of Utah Hospital for the excellent care, kindness and
compassion that they gave to our mother and our family. Thank you so very much
to all of you. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May
25, 2005 at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan.
Friends may call on the family one hour prior to services. We love you Mom and
we are proud to be your daughters.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Rice, Carolyn Lowe
Carolyn Lowe Rice 1960 ~ 2005 Carolyn Lowe Rice, age 45, passed away May 22,
2005 in Salt Lake City. She was born January 21, 1960 in Provo, Utah to
Everett and Norma Carter Lowe. She Married John Rice in Sandy, Utah May 9,
1998. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, throwing parties
and family get-togethers as well as dancing, laughing, and creating fun for
herself and everyone around her. Survived by her loving husband; five
children, Ryan (Leslie) Overstreet, Sunny (Chad) Brady, Brandy Lowe, Austin
Rice, and Lance Toia; her two granddaughters, Justice and Allie; her
stepchildren, Kimberly (Justin) Orton, Rebeccah Rice, Christa Rice, and Sarah
Rice; her parents; and her siblings, Dennis Lowe, Richard (Mary Anna) Lowe,
Michelle (Kerry) Dillenbeck, and Lori (Gary) Summers; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, at 11 a.m. in the Granite 5th
Ward chapel, 2535 East New Castle Drive (8900 So). Friends and family may call
at the Larkin Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 So., Tuesday, May 24th from 6-8 p.m. and
at the church Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment,
Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/23/2005 - 5/24/2005.

Robison, Aaron Charles
Aaron Charles Robison I'll wait for you one step beyond the moon Aaron Charles
Robison, age 68, fought a courageous fight with leukemia before returning to
his Father in Heaven on May 21, 2005 in St. George, Utah, surrounded by his
loving family. Aaron was born in Garfield, Utah December 10, 1936 to Owen and
Mary Robison. He grew up in the Salt Lake City area and graduated from Cyprus
High School in 1955. He attended the University of Utah and studied business
management. On February 8, 1956, he married his sweetheart in the Salt Lake
City LDS Temple. Together they raised four children; Brent, Keith, Larry and
Raelyn. His greatest passion was his family. He loved being in the mountains
spending time with them camping, fishing, hunting, riding 4-wheelers, and
snowmobiling. He was the perfect example to his family and we know he had a
great love for us and we have a great love for him. We will miss our husband,
father and grandfather, but know we will be together again. He is survived by
his wife, Raezell of Cedar City; his son's: Brent (Scilla) of Clearfield;
Keith (Alice) of Cedar City; and Larry (Sophie) of Cedar City; 14
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one brother, Don (Bonnie) of
Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Beth, and daughter,
Raelyn. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning, May 23, 11 a.m. at
the Cedar City University Stake Center located at 520 S. 1100 W. Friends may
visit on Tuesday evening, May 24, from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning, May 23,
9:30-10:30 a.m. both viewings at the Southern Utah Mortuary. Interment will be
in the Cedar City Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent through our website
at www.familysum.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Romrell, Darlene B.
Darlene B. Romrell 1928 ~ 2005 MAGNA - Our beloved sister and aunt, Darlene
Beatrice Romrell, 76, passed away May 23, 2005. She was born June 6, 1928 in
Salt Lake City, Utah to George LeRoy and Sadie LaRue Miller Romrell. Darlene
was an active member of the LDS Church and served in the North Western States
Mission. She retired as a LPN from LDS Hospital after 30 years of service. She
enjoyed traveling. Survived by her sister, Connie Newman; two nephews, Tristan
and Timothy Newman; niece, Clarissa Newman; two grand-nephews, Keven Newman
and Jason Guendel. Preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Joseph
Romrell. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005 at the
Valley View Memorial Park, 4400 West 4100 South. Condolences may be sent from
www.peelfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Solberg, June Carrel
June Carrel Solberg 1918 ~ 2005 Our dear sister, aunt and friend, June Carrel
Solberg, 86, passed away May 21, 2005. She was born June 28, 1918 in Salt Lake
City, Utah to Elton and Alice Carrel. She graduated from West High. She
married Winston Solberg Oct. 25, 1941. June was a member of the Federal
Women's Club. She worked and retired from Hill Air Force Base. She is preceded
in death by her husband; sisters Ruth and Edith and brother-in-law Lawrence
Solberg. She is survived by her brother Jeff (Bonnie); sisters Mary Taylor and
Betty Miller; sister-in-law Loraine Solberg and many nieces and nephews that
she loved and cared about. Funeral services will be held at Thursday, May 26,
at 1:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, where family and
friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial
Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Sparks, Dee Earl
Dee Earl Sparks 1917 ~ 2005 Dee died May 21, 2005 in American Fork, Utah. He
was born March 20, 1917 in Nephi, Utah the son of Bertrand Harley and Edith
Musette Goble Sparks. He was a graduate of Nephi High School. He married Donna
Lucile Tanner, Oct 6, 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple. She died in an automobile
accident on June 4, 1973 in Lehi, Utah. He later married Margaret Hatch
Nielsen on June 29, 1979. They lived in Nephi until his retirement when they
moved to American Fork. Dee was a veteran of World War II serving in the
Pacific Theater. He was the owner/operator of Sparks Wholesale Candy Co.,
distributing products between Nephi, Delta and Cedar City. Survivors include
eight children, Helen (Dee) Tranter, Moab; DeRay (Sandra) Sparks, Grantsville;
Scott (DeeAnna) Sparks, American Fork; Ann (Michael) Arehart, Moab; Mavaun
Nielsen, Spanish Fork; Linda (Jay) Allen, American Fork; Diane (Rex) Newman,
Pleasant Grove; Cheryl Jean (John) Leka, Salt Lake City; 28 grandchildren and
70 great, three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Clark (Grace) Sparks,
St. George and sister-in-law Bernice Sparks, Nephi. Services will be held at
11 a.m. Wed, May 25, 2005 in the American Fork 10th Ward at 507 W. 700 N.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 prior to services. Burial will be at 2:30
p.m. in the Vine Bluff Cemetery in Nephi, Utah.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Suazo, Victor Dan
Victor Dan Suazo 3/14/27~5/21/05 Victor was born to Rebecca and Dan Suazo. He
leaves behind his wife Flo, five brothers, two sisters and many nieces and
nephews. He was a member of the Operators Engineer's Union- Local #3 for over
53 years. Victor was buried in Costa Rico where he chose to live out his life.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Tavoian, Ella Faun Carlston
Ella Faun Carlston Tavoian 1919 ~ 2005 Ella Faun Carlston Tavoian, Salt Lake
City, Utah, 85, passed away peacefully May 20, 2005 from diabetic
complications. Faun was born November 27, 1919 in Murray, Utah, the sixth
child of James Albert Carlston and Etta May Hamilton. She graduated from
Granite High School and attended Utah State University. On April 26, 1946 Faun
and LaMar Arzuman Tavoian were married and sealed for time and all eternity in
the Salt Lake Temple. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. She served in several positions
including Stake and Ward Relief Society President, Primary President, Visiting
Teacher, Cub Scout Leader and various other positions. Faun was a very kind,
loving mother, who was concerned about others and always ready and willing to
help. She was the recipient of the Good Samaritan Award presented by the Salt
Lake Public Communications of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and KTVX Television. She was a volunteer at the Primary Children's Medical
Center for several years and was awarded the Vital Volunteer Award. She loved
to sew and was a master seamstress, teaching others her skills. She shared her
talents with everyone. She was highly involved in 4-H and served in various
leadership positions. She received the Utah Farm Bureau 4-H Leadership Award.
She was in her element with gardening and shared that beauty with all. She had
a love for animals and had several house pets that she adored. Faun is
survived by her seven children, LaMar A (Diane) Tavoian, Jr., Covington,
Texas; Linda May (Brent) Perry, Farmington, Utah; Jim Tavoian, Salt Lake City,
Utah; Pat (Blair) Holding, Kaysville, Utah; Max Kent (Shaila) Tavoian, Malad,
Idaho; Tania Faun (Gary) Bishoff, Monroe, Utah; Brian K Tavoian, Cedar City,
Utah; 38 grandchildren; and 13 great-grand- children. She was preceded in
death by her husband, LaMar Arzuman Tavoian, Sr.; her brother, Max Albert
Carlston; sisters, Mary Ethel Brown, Irma Margaret Cundick, Etta Pearl
Carlston, Rubye Fern Lynch; and her daughter-in-law, Sherry Lynn Tavoian. The
family gives a very special thank you to all of the wonderful friends,
neighbors and loved ones who cared for and associated with her throughout her
life. They would also like to thank the staff at St. Marks Hospital. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2005, 11:30 a.m. at the Mt. Olympus
5th Ward. Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8:30 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary, (3401 South Highland Dr.) and Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at
Mt. Olympus 5th Ward (3610 E. 3510 S). Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn
Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/22/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Thurmond, Richard E.
Richard E. Thurmond 1933 ~ 2005 HENDERSON, Nevada - Richard E. Thurmond, 72,
died Friday morning May 20, 2005 at his summer cabin in Island Park, Idaho. He
was born January 3, 1933 in Salt Lake City, a son of Byron Francis and Stella
Fullmer Thurmond. His family moved to Ogden in 1935 where he grew up and
graduated from Ogden High School. He moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1953 becoming
successful in Real Estate and business ventures, opening the Rainbow Club in
Henderson, NV. He shared his love of fishing and hunting with his family and
many valued friends. Later in life he married his childhood sweetheart,
Jacqueline Marie Linton, and shared many happy times. Richard created The
Thurmond Family Endowment at BYU in honor of his parents, which created
perpetual funds for scholarships. Surviving are his wife of Henderson, NV; two
sons, Les Elmo (Jeanie) Thurmond, Victor, ID; Gary Lynn (Susan) Thurmond,
Henderson, NV; three daughters, Debbie Dixon, Portland, OR; Traci (Richard)
Landig, Henderson, NV; Mandy Farmer, Salt Lake City; and five grandchildren,
Skylar Henry, Racquel Landig, Drake Landig, Nicole Davey and Brandon Davey.
Also surviving is one sister, Theo Thurmond Italasano, Bountiful. Preceding
him in death were his parents. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at
Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the
mortuary on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday Noon to 12:45 p.m.
Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.

Vega, Michael Leon
Michael Leon Vega 1983 ~ 2005 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH- Michael Leon Vega, 22, of
Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away May 21, 2005 at his home in Salt Lake. He
was born January 7, 1983 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Alfred "J.L." and Tracy
Larson Vega. Michael graduated from Cottonwood High School, attended Salt Lake
Community College and Snow College Richfield. He loved the outdoors and
enjoyed fishing, going for A.T.V. rides on the Piute Trails and spending time
with his family. He loved his special time with Amanda. May he find happiness
and peace and remember your mom and dad will always be with you. He is
survived by his parents; brothers, Jeffrey M., Adam T., and Joshua A. Vega,
all of Salt Lake City; and grandparents, Morgan "Poge" and Kaye Larson,
Elsinore. He was preceded in death by his grandma, Isabel L. Vega; and a
special aunt, Trina Gallagher. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 26,
2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Little Cottonwood 20th Ward Chapel, 1160 East Vine
Street (approx. 6200 South), Murray. Friends may call at the ward chapel on
Thursday morning form 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be later that evening at
6:00 p.m. in the Elsinore Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary,
Richfield, Salina and Gunnison. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Wallin, Randall Scott
Randall Scott Wallin 1950 ~ 2005 Randall Scott Wallin was born July 5, 1950 to
Dean A. and Pauline Gunderson Wallin in Salt Lake City, Utah. He married Janet
Green and later divorced. He died peacefully in his sleep May 19, 2005. Randy
will always be remembered for his friendly nature and outstanding sense of
humor. He particularly loved his animal friends and a good fishing trip. He
lived a hard life struggling with alcoholism which he valiantly retired from
four years ago. He recently moved into the Pheasant Hollow Apartments with the
help of the Flex Care program and Valley Mental Health. Randy is survived by
his brother, Richard (Marilyn); nephews, Tony (Jennifer), Curt (Dina); and
many aunts; uncles; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. The
family would like to thank the many people at Atria Granite Hills for years of
caring, encouragement and friendship as well as the staff and neighbors at
Pheasant Hollow and Flex Care for creating an opportunity for disabled people
to regain dignity and hope. He loved and respected you all. Special thanks to
Steve Weiss, his best friend, and to his cousin, Al Fairbanks, the person he
most admired and who took the time to be part of Randy's life. Randy would
want a special good-bye for his friend Heath. There will be a graveside
service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East
4580 South for family and friends. Condolences and memories may be e-mailed
to: rdrdwallin2048@msn.com
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/22/2005 - 5/24/2005.

Welker, Ruth E.
Ruth E. Welker 1924 - 2005 On May 20, 2005 our mom, grandma, and friend made
her final journey home. She was born November 1, 1924 to Albert and Emma
Mayne. She married Lyle H. Welker on July 27, 1943 in Idaho Falls. Ruth worked
at the Tooele Army Depot for many years. She retired in 1986. She was a woman
of strong will and determination. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards and
spending time with her great-grand-children. She is survived by her daughters
Tonya (Dan) Morrow of Tooele, UT and Karen (Kent) Elkington of Seaford,
Delaware. She had seven grandchildren, three step-grand-children, five
great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by
her husband Lyle H. Welker and son Lyle Gary Welker. Graveside services will
be held Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Tooele City Cemetery. A
viewing for family and friends will be held prior to the services from 11:30
a.m.. - 12:30 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 So Main St. Tooele, Utah. God saw
that she was getting tired and cure was not to be. So he put his arms around
her and whispered "come with me". With tearful eyes we watched her suffer and
saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly we could not make her stay. A
golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts
to prove to us, He only takes the best. Mom we will miss you.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 5/24/2005.

Winkler, Robert William
Robert William Winkler 1936 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and friend, passed away at home on May 21, 2005 of an
unexpected heart attack at the early age of 68. Born November 30, 1936 to
Erich Henry and Elizabeth (Rosenhan) Winkler in Salt Lake City, UT. He married
his sweetheart Jeannine Nokes on April 19, 1957. They were later sealed, along
with their five children, in the Salt Lake Temple on January 3, 1967. He
enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved going camping with his family and
friends. He was a welder by trade, and owned and operated Artistic Iron for 12
years. He was a member of the Eastmont Ward in Sandy, UT, where he held the
office of High Priest. He served in many positions and enjoyed that of Home
Teacher. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeannine (Nokes) Winkler; five
children: Karla (Chad) Munns of Garland, UT; Bob Winkler of Salt Lake City,
UT; Lori (Joseph) Jenkins of Bealeton, VA; Russell (Kris) Winkler of Kearns,
UT; Peggy (Stephen) Dansie of Garland, UT.; 21 grandchildren, and one
great-grandson; sister: Jeanette (Thomas) Williams; brother: Ronald (Patricia)
Winkler; sister-in-law: Colleen Winkler. Preceded in death by his parents,
Erich and Elizabeth Winkler and one brother, Richard Winkler. Services will be
Thursday, May 26, 2005, 11:00 a.m., Eastmont LDS Chapel on 1280 E. Turquoise
Way (10020 S.), Sandy, UT. Friends may call Wednesday May 25, 2005, 6 - 8
p.m., Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary, 1950 E. 10600 S. and Thursday, 10 -
10:45 a.m. prior to service. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 5/24/2005 - 5/25/2005.