OBITS: Salt Lake Tribune 5 Sep 2005; Salt Lake City, Salt Lake co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Salt Lake Tribune http://www.sltrib.com Adams, Marilyn Jeanne Price Marilyn Jeanne Price Adams 1926 ~ 2005 Marilyn Price Adams died August 31, 2005, enduring well her battle with cancer. Born August 26, 1926, the youngest child of James Robert and Mabel Alexander Price. She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. She was educated in Arizona and at the University of Utah where she graduated in 1948 with a B.A. degree in English. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority. She met Beecher D. Adams while attending the "U" and they were married in 1948, and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of four children, Beecher Dan Adams Jr. (Karen) of Salt Lake City, Christine Holland of Highland, UT, Stephen P. Adams (Shelia) of Layton, UT, and Lisa Bohne (Richard) of Highland, UT. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Mutual Improvement Association and Young Women for many years, teaching the girls and directing the activities of that organization and as ward and stake Young Women president. She loved girls and loved her association with them through many years, bonding her forever to their friendship. In 1972, she was called to the Young Woman General Board where she served until 1978. In 1982, she was called as a national vice president of Lambda Delta Sigma, the Church sorority, and was an associate member of the Relief Society General board, serving in that capacity until 1990. Marilyn's greatest joy was her family. She has 20 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was famous among them for her homemade ice cream and chocolate sundae pie, her clever skits and songs that they lovingly performed, her "Grandkid's Days" which she and Beech loved to have, gathering them around for activities of all kinds, and her unyielding testimony of the gospel, and love of her Savior, which she shared with them often. The J.R. Price family held many three day family reunions in Utah, Arizona, and California, and she was very much involved in these which led her to giving many seminars and classes on family reunions. Her hobbies included oil painting, cooking, sewing, creative arts, reading, and writing poetry, songs, skits, and dramas for family and friends. She wrote extensively in her church callings including the words to the primary song, "Hum your Favorite Hymn." She was one of the four writers for the sesquicentennial production of "Zion" held in the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 6th, at 12:00 noon at the Monument Park Stake Center located at 1320 S. Wasatch Boulevard in Salt Lake City. An evening viewing will be held on Monday, Sept. 5th at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary located at 2350 East 1300 South from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and preceding the funeral service from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment and graveside services will be at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary in Salt Lake City. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/3/2005 - 9/5/2005. Andersson, E. Gunnar E. Gunnar Andersson 3/18/1921 ~ 8/30/2005 Ernst Gunnar Andersson , 84, died peacefully August 30, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born March 18, 1921 in Hogmarso, Furusund, Sweden, son of Johan Oskar and Albertina Strom Andersson. Married Margareta Elenora Ericksson July 6, 1941, in Stockholm, Sweden; marriage later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS temple January 13, 1949. He served in the Swedish Armed Forces, and came to the United States in 1948. He worked for Chicago Bridge and Iron as a machinist. After retirement, he served as a crossing guard for the Salt Lake City Police department for 20 years. He was a faithful member of the LDS church and served in many callings. He was a very sweet and loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed. Survived by son, David (Peggy) Andersson, Pleasant Grove, Utah; daughter, Connie (Bruce) Smith, Vernal, Utah; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brother, Einar Anderson, Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by his wife, parents, and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at the Harvard LDS Ward, 700 So. 500 E., where friends and family may call from 10-11 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Funeral directors, Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Bosch, Cornelis Cornelis Bosch 1918 ~ 2005 Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Cornelis Bosch passed away after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Delft, Netherlands to Cornelis and Gertruida Bosch. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Hendrika; daughter, Trudie (Gerrie) Mooy. He was a wonderful, wise, happy grandfather to his grandchildren, David (Judith) Mooy, Lisa (Michael) Webb, Daniel (Alicia) Mooy; great-grand-children, Alex, Jacob, Bryce, Chloee, Daisy and Beau; brother, Bram Bosch; and family in the Netherlands. A very special thanks to John Burton, the nurses and staff of Fairview Care Center and also to Care Source Hospice for their loving care. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Bryant, Beau Riley Beau Riley Bryant "Beauseaphus" Beau Riley was born December 31, 1979 in Billings, Montana to Joe and Dani Bryant. When he was little, Beau always found mischief, but his sweet personality made it impossible for anyone to be upset with him for very long. Beau lit up any room with his jokes and infectious smile. He loved his two nieces, and didn't miss an opportunity to spoil them, chase them around the house, or play PS2. Beau joined his grandfather, Heber Bryant, on September 1, 2005. Beau is survived by his parents, Joe and Dani; his older brother, Casey (Nicole); his sisters, Tammy (Chris) and Brynn; and his two nieces, Aubrie and Trinity. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 7 at Goff Mortuary, 8090 So. State, Midvale. Services begin at 1 p.m. with graveside services immediately following. The Bryant family would like to thank everyone for their gracious love and support. We love you Beau, and we know that you have found your Neverland. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Clark, Ralph Ralph Clark 1926 ~ 2005 Ralph Clark, age 79, returned to his Heavenly Father, September 2, 2005, and is reunited with his beloved wife, Mary Elizabeth and family. Born in Altonah, Utah, May 13, 1926, to Norman E. and Vendetta Ralphs Clark, he married Mary Elizabeth August 19, 1949, in the Salt Lake Temple. He served in the US Army from January 9, 1945, to September 24, 1946, as a Hospital Orderly (World War II Veteran). He retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years of service in 1986. He is survived by his six children; Patricia (Joe) Philpott, Cathy (Tom) Robbin, Keith (Darla) Kent, Craig and Duane, all of Salt Lake; three brothers, Max, Rex, and Robert; 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Friends and family may pay their respects at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, and Tuesday, September 6th from 6-8 p.m. and also one hour prior to services on Wednesday, September 7th at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Redwood Memorial Mortuary. Interment will be held at the same location where he will be laid to rest next to his wife. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Day, Florence Peel Riddle Florence Peel Riddle Day 1914 ~ 2005 Florence Peel Riddle Day, 90, passed away Sept. 3, 2005 at her home in Fairview. She was born December 24, 1914 in Mt. Pleasant to John Henry and Esther Matson Peel. She married her first love, Charles Lothair Riddle, April 14,1934. They spent a number of years in Antimony, UT. She was tragically widowed when Lothair was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident May 17, 1942. They had three children. She married George Nathan Day December 5, 1944. She was again widowed when he passed away July 13, 1976. Florence graduated from North Sanpete High School. She was active in the LDS church serving in the ward Relief Society and ward and stake Primary Presidencies. She also served as an ordinance worker with her husband, George, in the Manti Temple for several years, and continued after his death. Her life's passion was her family. She spent many hours giving compassionate service to her family, friends, and neighbors. She was extremely gifted and creative in handcrafts of all kinds, and enjoyed making beautiful quilts which she gave to her children and grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and received several beautification awards from the city of Fairview. She always enjoyed attending the special activities of her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her children, stepson, Dennis Day, San Jose; Nedra Riddle Sorensen, Albuquerque; Charles (Glenna) Riddle; Carol Day Doyle, Fairview; Thomas (Sherrie) Day, Moab; Leon (Lorele) Day, American Fork; Keith (Cindy) Day, West Jordan; and Nanette Day (Donald) Watson, Spring City; 31 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild; brothers, David Peel Sr., Tom Peel; and sister, Esther Randall, Mt. Pleasant. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; daughter, Lazon Riddle Sorensen; sisters, Mary Mikkelsen, Lucille Smith, Fern Peel, Linda Andersen; brothers, Jack, Owen, Perry, and Grant Peel. Funeral services Wednesday, Sept 7, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the LDS chapel, 131 East 100 North, Fairview, UT. A viewing will be held Tuesday, Sept 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West, Mt Pleasant, and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Fairview City Cemetery under the direction of Rasmussen Mortuary. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Earl, Jesse K. Jesse K. Earl 1923 ~ 2005 Jesse K Earl, a resident of McGill, Nevada, passed away Sept. 2, 2005, in West Jordan Utah. He was a resident of the South Valley Nursing Home there. They were very good to him and gave him special care. We became family, and formed a strong bond. He was born Sept. 17, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the son of Silas and Jessie Dack Earl. When he was two years old they moved to McGill. His father ran the Goodman Tidball store there. When Jesse was a teenager he delivered groceries for the store. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Jesse joined the Marines as an Aviator, where he was a rear gunner on an SBD dive bomber. He spent a little more than four years in the service. Three times, his planes were shot down. After one, he spent a year in a Naval hospital. He was proud of being a Marine. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ed and Ira, and sisters Ida, Nancy, and Norma. After the service, he attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He graduated with a degree in Auto Mechanics. It was while at Snow, that he met Ona Eklund. They were married June 15, 1948. They moved to McGill to make their home. Jesse went to work for Kennecott Copper Corp., where he worked until his retirement. He is survived by his wife and children: Kenneth, Mike (Debbie), Steven, grandchildren Nichole, Melissa (Kevin) and Chris (Elise), and great grandchildren Chaylynn and Brenton. He became a Boy Scout leader in 1954, holding positions of Scout Master and Cub Master for many years. For his work in scouting, he was awarded the Scout Statuette, the Scouters Key, the District Award of merit, the Silver Pine Cone, and the Silver Beaver. He loved the outdoors. His hobbies included hunting and fishing and simply enjoying sitting outside on summer evenings. He played Santa Claus for J C Penney, for 36 years. He enjoyed talking with children and missed it deeply, when he was forced to quit due health problems. He was loved very much, and will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. with viewing one hour prior in Ely, NV. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Evans, Wilbert Charles Wilbert Charles Evans 1920 ~ 2005 Wilbert Charles Evans, age 84, passed away September 3, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born November 13, 1920 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Wilbert Evans and Lydia Marthens Evans. He attended Lynchberg College in Lynchberg, Virginia. He married Eleanor Rose Brennecke June 28, 1958 in Denver, Colorado. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Charles retired from the Rio Grande Railroad where he worked as a District Supervisor of the Securities and Claims Department. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Acacia #17 where he served as chaplain for many years. Charles was an avid reader and had a great love and appreciation for music. His favorite diversion was chess which he played for many years. He also loved fishing and the outdoors and had many wonderful trips with his wife and family. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; and daughters, Barbara (Willie) Evans, and Rebecca Wurster; and one grandchild, Olivia Rose. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Robert M. Evans. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 So. Highland Dr., where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Hall, Junior Edmond Junior Edmond Hall "Ed" Junior Edmond Hall, 76, died September 3, 2005 in American Fork. Born November 4, 1928 in Highland, Utah to Oscar Hurst and Nida Adamson Hall. He received his education in the Alpine School District. He married Margaret Morton February 12, 1949, they later divorced. He married Pam Smith, they later divorced. Ed worked at Geneva Steel, retiring after more than 40 years. He was a member of the LDS church. He loved outdoor sports, spending many special times out on the west desert. He enjoyed horse racing and for a time owned a competing race horse. He is survived by his children, Claudia (Gordon) Holmstead, St. George, Ken (Jeanne) Hall, Tropic, Nancy (Marcel) Chappuis, Alpine, Jon (Shauna) Hall, Lehi; 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Clayton (Pat) Hall, Am. Fork, Betty (Harold) Hancock, Pleasant Grove, Alta (Merrill) Ewell, both of Pleasant Grove, Ella Mae (Jim) Hanson, Brigham City, Robert Hall, Am. Fork, Jay (Barbara) Hall, Murray, Keith (Colleen) Hall, Lehi. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7th at 1:00 p.m. in the American Fork 5th Ward, 380 South 300 East. Friends may call at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday at the church from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. prior to services. Burial, American Fork Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Heritage Care Center for their special care. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Holbrook, Beverly Beverly Holbrook Together Again Violet Beverly Richter Holbrook, age 86, passed away Friday, September 2, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Beverly was born on July 5, 1919, in Salt Lake City, Utah the daughter to Ransam Wells and Violet Preece Richter. Beverly grew up in Farmington, Utah, where she graduated from Davis High School. She married L. Dale Holbrook on February 14, 1939, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Dale passed away February 3, 1996. In 1941 Dale and Beverly opened the Clearfield Mortuary and in 1962 they opened the Holbrook Funeral Chapel in Salt Lake City, Utah. Beverly also worked as a secretary and teller at Davis County Bank, Clearfield State Bank, First Security Bank in Salt Lake, and Christensen Diamond Products. Beverly was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in a variety of positions including 16 years as Ward and Stake Relief Society President. She served with Dale in the Akron Ohio, Wilford Stake, Johannesburg South Africa Temple, Washington D.C. Temple, and Salt Lake Temple Missions. She enjoyed family gatherings, particularly Christmas and family vacations especially in Yellowstone. She was an exemplary mother, grandmother, companion and friend. At life's ebb she demonstrated great faith and endurance. Beverly is survived by her children; Rick (Lynda) Holbrook, Helen (Bruce) Smith, Tamara Snow, Thomas (Lisa) Holbrook, John (Sandy) Holbrook, all from Salt Lake City; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Lou Jean (Bill) Barlow, Bountiful; brothers-in-law, John (Wilma) Morgan, Salt Lake City, J (June) Holbrook, Burley, ID; sisters-in-law, Beth (Carmen) Pearson, Burley, ID, Zora Holbrook, San Antonio, TX, and Margaret Arnel, Citrus Heights, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters; Florence Barton and Daisy Morgan; brothers-in-law, Dale Barton, Glenn Holbrook and Don Holbrook. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 6, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Grandview 3rd LDS Ward Chapel, 2851 South 2000 East. Friends may visit with the family on Monday evening September 5, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the church on Tuesday from 11:45- 12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a contribution to the LDS Church Missionary Fund. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.holbrookmortuary.com The Holbrook family would like to extend special thanks to CareSource Hospice and their staff, and a heartfelt thanks to Ken and Shanti, Heidi and Zane, JoAnn Howard, Susan Foulks, Jayne Delon, Satbardha Dervishi, Grace and Christina Kazarian and Amelia Lapale for their tender loving care of our Mother. We also extend our thanks to Mom's neighbors and members of the Grandview 3rd Ward. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/3/2005 - 9/5/2005. Lay, Coralie Smith "Tita" Coralie Smith Lay "Tita" 1941 ~ 2005 My sweetheart and companion, Coralie Smith "Tita" Lay passed away September 2, 2005 after suffering a massive stroke on August 29, 2005. Coralie was born in Dallas, Texas on November 17, 1941 to Howard and Coralie Honey Smith. She lived in Mexico City until July of 1970 when she moved to Salt Lake City. She married Fred Lay on July 1, 1970. Tita's life was not unlike a beautiful flower that silently endures storms and sacrifices in order to provide happiness and beauty to others. She was a considerate, selfless person who made 35 years of marriage nearly perfect. "We'll meet again, my love, although the snow covers the hope of spring." Survived by her husband Fred, sons Troy (Stephanie) and Robert; sister, Frances Legdan, sisters-in-law Laura Plain, Linda LemMon, Theresa Smith, Ruth Harding and Helen Lay; brothers-in-law Frank Lay, Lee Plain, Verl Harding, Mike Britto and Garn LemMon; one aunt, Louise Honey of Hernando, Mississippi. She is also survived by several special nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and by her brother Howard. Services will be held Tuesday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, where friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/4/2005 - 9/5/2005. Lloyd, Mary Lou Farr Mary Lou Farr Lloyd 1929 ~ 2005 Mary Lou Farr Lloyd of Kaysville, Utah, passed away on September 1, 2005. She was born March 1, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Willard Ballantyne and Jane Lucretia Brown Farr. She spent many of her growing up years in Salt Lake City and Richfield, UT. She graduated from East High in 1947. Our angel-haired mother was eternally 29 years old. She married Grant S. Lloyd on May 26, 1949, in the Salt Lake Temple. In 1954, Mary Lou and Grant moved to "Just-A-Mere Farm" in Kaysville and began attending the "Old North Farmington" ward. Mary Lou served in many positions in all the auxiliaries of the church, including Stake Relief Society President. One of her longest callings in the church was that of ward organist. She held that position for nearly 40 years. Music became one of her great loves and brought great joy into her life. In 1996, Mary Lou and Grant served an LDS mission at the Visitors Center in Sharon, Vermont, the birthplace of Joseph Smith. Mary Lou worked side by side with her dear husband in creating and establishing Cherry Hill Resort. Together for over 30 years, she and Grant helped greet people to their "little farm" from all over the world. Mary Lou is survived by Grant, her husband of 56 years, her five children: Kathleen (Kent) Gauchay, Idaho Falls, ID; Scott (Marilyn), Kaysville, UT; Bruce (Debbie), Kaysville, UT; Keith (Tammy), Kaysville, UT; Carol (Blair) Barton, Kaysville, UT; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grand-children; sister, Louise McAllister, Vancouver, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Willard Farr, three sisters, Violet Higham, Zella Smith, Ethel Gardiner, and a granddaughter, Michelle Lloyd. Funeral services will be held Wed., September 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Fairways LDS Chapel, 1533 N. 1075 W. Farmington, UT. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Farmington City Cemetery. The family wishes to express our deep appreciation for the thoughtful care of the Harmony Home Health and Hospice caregivers: Nancy Curtis and Natalie Taylor. Also to the aides at Heritage Place and her friend, Cathy Packer. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/3/2005 - 9/5/2005. Meeks, Kent C. Kent C. Meeks 9-5-1939 to 5-30-2005 You were born on Labor Day, you showed us the Stairway to Heaven on Memorial Day. The Deal is your Freckles is blowing bubbles for you on this Labor Day. Happy Birthday, Your Loving Family and Rent A Kids for ever and always. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Mockli, Leo Alfred Leo Alfred Mockli 1919 ~ 2005 LAYTON - Leo Alfred Mockli passed away September 3, 2005. He was born in Preston, Idaho January 15, 1919 to Freida Kristin and Henry Mockli. He was the eleventh of fifteen children. He was raised on a farm in the little community of "Little Egypt" four miles east of Preston. Leo received his education in Preston, Idaho and graduated from Utah State in Agriculture Science. He proudly served in the Air Force for four years as an Airplane Mechanic. As a member of the LDS church he held many positions. On June 29, 1949 Leo married Ondelyn Jensen. They have seven children, Brent (Karen), Luane (Sherman) Macfarlane, Roger J., Jolene (Wayne) Steed, Lynnette (Rick) Hitt, David and Ryan (L.J.). They have 20 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He retired from H.A.F.B. after 32 years. Leo is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His three sisters, Bertha Anderson, Salt Lake City, Utah; Ruby Pond, Smithfield, Utah; and Ida and Stan Jorgensen, Salt Lake City, Utah. He had numerous nieces and nephews. Leo was preceded in death by his parents; eleven brothers and sisters; and one granddaughter, Amy Lee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 2 p.m. at the Wasatch Chapel, 789 Wasatch Drive, Layton. Friends and family may call Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road, and Wednesday 12:45-1:45 p.m. at the church. Interment, Lindquist's Layton Memorial Park. E-mail condolences to the family llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Osborne Jr., Tom A. Tom A. Osborne Jr. 1937 ~ 2005 Tom Osborne passed away September 3, 2005 after a long battle with Emphysema. He was a lifetime resident of Salt Lake City. He was born August 3, 1937, the only son of Tom and Nyra Osborne. He married Olene Stoddard then following her death, he married Merlyn Campbell. Tom will truly be missed. He had a friendly spirit, and a great love for his family and friends. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. No matter how poorly he felt, he would brighten up with a courageous smile whenever his beloved family was near. He served in the US Navy, and was a talented cook. Survived by his sons, Richard (Leeann), Sean (Brenda) Osborne; daughter, Leslie (Jim) Schmachtenberger; grandchildren, Tessa, Shanie, Wendie, Amie, Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Ryder; sister, Marilyn (Al) Garcia, Nieces; nephews, and stepchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Tom Sr., Nyra and Wendell Williams; wives, Olene and Merlyn. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2005, 2 p.m. at the Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1905 East 10600 South, Sandy. Funeral directors, Memorial Mortuary. Condolences can be made to the family at www.celebratinglife-ut.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hurricane Katrina relief charity of your choice. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Schmidt, Erna N. Erna N. Schmidt "Oma" 1910 ~ 2005 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Erna Nabrotzky Schmidt, returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2005 at the age of 94. She was born November 7, 1910 in Breslau, Silesia, Germany to C. Wilhelm Nabrotzky and Anna Kuller Nabrotzky. She immigrated to the United States in 1930 where she met Alfred B. Schmidt in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on November 7, 1934, on her birthday. Erna, a hard worker all her life, was a marvelous cook and all her children and grandchildren loved to gather in her home for holidays and special dinners. Christmas Eve was the most remembered occasion because it was celebrated in the German tradition. She sang for many years with the German L.D.S. Choir and then with the Chorus Harmonie. Her greatest joy was her family, especially "the little ones." Erna is survived by daughter Evelyn Pollaehne, son Harold (Sona) Schmidt, daughter Elona (Robert) McEntire, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grand children and sister-in-law Katie Nabrotzky. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, three brothers and son-in-law Horst Pollaehne. The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff at the CareSource Home Health and Hospice for the loving kindness and care they gave to our mother. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Winder 6th Ward Chapel, 4366 South 1500 East. Prior to the service, family and friends may attend a viewing at the Winder 6th Ward from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/4/2005 - 9/5/2005. Thompson, Eduard Paul Eduard Paul Thompson 1947 ~ 2005 Ed - Eddie -Eduardious ET Thompson, 58, died Wednesday, August 31, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born February 12, 1947 in Salt Lake City to Paul E. and Dorotha Thompson. He lived his childhood and young adult years in Salt Lake City, Utah and resided in Honolulu, Hawaii for the past 23 years. He returned to live in Salt Lake City just five days prior to his passing. Ed engaged life fully and vigorously even though he was challenged with cerebral palsy all his life. He rode his bike 20 miles a day from Waikiki to Hawaii Kai and was a familiar figure to virtually all the residents of Honolulu. His strong spirit and determination endeared him to his family and friends and amazed and inspired many who saw him or knew of him. A recent achievement in 1999 was the completion of a coast to coast three-wheeler trip across the United States for Abilities First, in the company and support of several friends. His motto was "I was born this way, what's your excuse?" He was predeceased by his parents; and his stepmother, Zelpha Thompson. He is survived by his brother, Val (Debbi) Thompson of Reno, Nevada; stepsisters, Carol (Melvin) Smith, Loraine (David) Bunker; stepbrothers, Dale (Wilhelmina) Teeples, Niel (Donna) Teeples; dear friends, Steve Scott and Bert Margetts; and scores of friends in Salt Lake City and Honolulu. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, September 6, 2005, 12:00 noon at Parleys First Ward Chapel, 2350 South 2100 East, Salt Lake City. Family and friends are invited to visit one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 East 1300 South. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/4/2005 - 9/5/2005. Tomlinson, Jessica Jessica Tomlinson "Our Princess" Jessica Tomlinson returned to Heaven September 3, 2005 to play with the angels. Born July 10, 1990 in Las Vegas, NV. She spent her life surrounded by people who loved her very much and she touched many lives. "She was one of a kind." Survived by her mother, Nancy Martinez and (Christian Glad); sister, Nicole; and brother, Matthew. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 2 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 So., where viewing will be held Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at South Davis and Primary Children's. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005. Walton, Lorraine Farrell Lorraine Farrell Walton 1936 ~ 2005 Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on September 2, 2005. Lorraine Walton was born on December 24, 1936 in Park City to Joseph and Betty Johnson. She was a very caring person who was generous with her love and warmth. Her greatest love was her family. Her joyous spirit was an inspiration to all. She left the world a better place and she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband Gene Walton; three sons: Mike and Elva Farrell, Steve and Shawna Farrell, Terry and Gaylynn Farrell; grandchildren: Emily Farrell, Elizabeth (Dan) Thompson, Esther (Mark) Zimmerman, Jaymie (Dustin) Shryock, Ashley Farrell, Terry Farrell Jr., Melissa Farrell, Casey Farrell and seven great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother LaMonte (Betty) Johnson. Step-children: Pam Walton, Joe (Debbie) Walton, Julie Walton, Lisa (Eric) Persson, Sean Walton and six grandchildren by marriage. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2005 at noon at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple where a viewing in her honor will be held Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment in Murray City Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/5/2005.