OBITS: Salt Lake Tribune 12 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 Boelter, Harold E. Harold E. Boelter "Happy Hal" Harold E. Boelter, our loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home September 10, 2005. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah August 16, 1930 to William Earnest Boelter and Alma Johanna Frisch who preceded him in death. An Eagle Scout; a graduate of West High School; served an LDS mission to the Great Lakes Mission; employed at Hill Air Force Base for 25 years. After his retirement he enjoyed working for ZCMI, First Security Bank, and Walmart, as a greeter, his favorite. He also loved serving at the Jordan River Temple. Married Alice Colleen Nielsen in the Salt Lake Temple April 16, 1962. They were blessed with five children, Richard (Karen), Mark, Blair (Brenda), Blain (Amy), Mary Ann (Wayne) Twitchell; 15 grandchildren, Brady, Mackenzie, Trevor, Adrienne, Adam, Julie, Lindsey, Mary Ann, Benjamin, Hailey, Collin, Hayden, Blake, Lauren, Alec; and one sister, Ethel (William) Roberg. Hal loved to refer to himself as "Happy Hal" and was often seen with a smile on his face. He loved trains, Ford automobiles, and the Boy Scouts. Each summer he could be found at scout camp serving as the designated dish washer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2005, 12 noon at the Jordan 7th Ward chapel, 3700 West 4400 South, West Valley City, Utah. Gatherings for family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and immediately before the services beginning 11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/12/2005. Bryant, William Ray William Ray Bryant 5/15/1918 ~ 9/8/2005 William R. Bryant passed away Thursday, September 8, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born to Drura and Lizzie (Elizabeth) Bryant in Kokomo, Indiana. His family moved to Ella, Kentucky, where he lived through most of his growing years. Bill was proud of his Kentucky heritage and spoke of his family often. In the late 1930's, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and was stationed in Southern Utah where he met his sweetheart, Elma Mangum. On November 22, 1940, they were married. Bill's career began in Hawthorne, NV, where he found work with the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot first as a machinist, and eventually as a Mechanical Engineer. He was responsible for designing robotic equipment used in the production and dismantling of ammunition. He retired after 30 years of service. Bill became a member of the LDS Church in 1956. He served the church in many callings, but his favorites were the two full time missions he served with his wife in England, and Minnesota, and their temple work in the Manti and Jordan River Temples. Bill was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping with friends and family. He is survived by his children, Karin (John) Jelavich, Richard (Cheri) Bryant, Clifton (JoNell) Bryant, Patty (Ron) Bates, Jeannie (Wes) Jepson, and Rita Manning. In addition, he is survived by 36 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edward (Shirley) Bryant, Leonard (Nellie) Bryant; and a sister, Mildred Redmond. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elma; daughter, Gail Campbell; a sister, Mabel Strang; two brothers, Clifton and Chester Bryant; and two sons-in-law, Ronald Campbell and Richard Jenkins. The family appreciates, and wishes to thank, the staff at Hazen Care Center for their compassionate and loving care given in our Dad's last few months of life. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Riverton Eighth Ward building, 12340 S. 2700 W, Riverton. Friends may call from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Prkwy (10600 So.). Graveside Service will follow at the Vine Bluff Cemetery in Nephi, Utah at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association, your local LDS Missionary Fund, or the NRA. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/11/2005 - 9/12/2005. Debernard, Margaret Trainor Margaret Trainor DeBernard 1921 ~ 2005 Margaret Kathleen Trainor was born September 6, 1921, to Peter and Sarah Murnin Trainor in Park City, Utah. She was the eldest of four children and attended Park City High School and the Salt Lake Business College. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years and will be remembered for her attention to detail in all that she did. Margaret was a member of the Catholic Church and attended St. Ambrose church for many years. Margaret died September 8, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Guido Vincent DeBernard; her daughter, Mary (Matthew) Burbank; her son, Gregory V. DeBernard of Sacramento, CA; brother, James (Charlotte) Trainor of Belmont, CA; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Katherine (DeBernard) Pagano of Sacramento, CA; brother-in-law, Robert Clendenin of Phoenix, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sadie; and brother, Pete. Special thanks to Dr. Ross Morgan, Kathy, and the staff at Wasatch Hematology and Oncology. A family graveside service was held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the cancer screening program through the YWCA 322 East Broadway SLC, UT. 84111. Funeral directors, Neil O'Donnell & Sons. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/12/2005. Haslam, Marilyln R. Marilyn R. Haslam 1934 ~ 2005 Our beloved sweetheart, mother, grandmother, and friend peacefully passed away September 10, 2005, from cancer. Her entire life exemplified grace and good humor. She was born September 7, 1934, in Lyman, Idaho. Married, Alden G. Haslam, February 13, 1953, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Marilyn served family, friends, and church with love and devotion. Her beloved children are Jill (Brett) Harman, Brent (Mari-anne) Haslam, Brian (Michelle) Has-lam, Kaye (Kary) Ryser, Lori (Sheldon) Bagley; Sue Haslam (deceased). Cherished to Marilyn are her 19 grandchildren, and three great-grandchil-dren. She enjoyed her close relationship with her sister, Charole R. Muir; and brother, William (Billie) Robison. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 11 a.m. at the Riverview 6th Ward, 552 E. 11400 So., Draper, Utah. Friends may visit 6-8 p.m. September 12, 2005 at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 So., and at the 6th Ward meetinghouse from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS Church Humanitarian Fund. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/11/2005 - 9/12/2005. Kurumada, Helen Helen Kurumada 1917 ~ 2005 Passed away in her sleep September 6, 2005. Born May 17, 1917, Helen Gim spent her first 13 years in Mackey, Idaho, the daughter of Y. Henry and Louise Gim. She moved to Utah after the death of her father and lived and worked in Salt Lake City. She was active in the League of Women Voters, the Utah Democratic Party, and various progressive causes. She was the first Chairperson of the Asian Association of Utah. She was an active member of the First Unitarian Church and participated in activities in the Utah's Japanese and Chinese communities. Helen was a creative and skillful cook and taught her sons her craft. Many great memories are centered around an exceptional dinner table at her "Restaurant 4174." She is survived by her husband, Jun Kurumada; her sons, Kim, Kevin, Dennis, and Craig Kurumada; daughters-in-law, Sherrie, Jean, Becky, and Linnea; brothers, Wever and Ben Gim; sister, Betty Gim; numerous nephews and nieces; grandchildren, Kasey, Chris, Sam, Colten; and great-grand-child, Tanner. Services are set for Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 2 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 569 South 1300 East. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/11/2005 - 9/13/2005. Low, Chi Shun "Victor" Chi Shun "Victor" Low 1939 ~ 2005 Chi Shun "Victor" Low, 1939-2005, passed away Sunday August 28, 2005. He died from complications following heart surgery. Chi Shun was born in Taiwan, and spent the last 10 years working in Salt Lake City for Moog Aircraft. He is survived by his wife, and two daughters. Memorial services will be held in Southern California and in Taiwan. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/12/2005. Neil, Travis Travis Neil 1976 ~ 2005 Travis Randall Neil, age 29 of Pleasant Grove, Utah, formerly of Lehi, died September 9, 2005 in Tooele County. He was born August 6, 1976 in American Fork, Utah, son of Dennis K. and Layna Despain Neil. He married Christina Lynn Beck, Sept. 26, 2004 in Reno, Nevada. Travis worked full time for the Utah Army National Guard. He had formerly been in the Marine Corp. and had recently served in Iraq. He loved football, baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs, sports, hunting, fishing, camping, and all outdoor activities. Survived by his wife, Christina of Pleasant Grove; father, Dennis Neil, American Fork; mother, Layna Neil, Lehi; grandparents, Evelyn Neil, American Fork, Marlene Kent, Colorado; brother, Skyler Neil, Lehi; sisters, Vicki Neil and Latisha Neil Griffes, both of American Fork, Denna Neil Williams, Highland, Nicale and Valentine, both of Colorado; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Lehi Bull River Ward chapel at 2700 No. 700 W., Lehi. Friends and family may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and at the church Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Utah Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery, Camp Williams with full military honors. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/12/2005. O'Driscoll, Agnes Agnes O'Driscoll 1917 ~ 2005 KAMAS - Agnes C. O'Driscoll, age 87, passed away at her home September 10, 2005 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1917 in Panguitch, Utah the daughter of Zera Pulsipher and Susan B. (Hutchings) Church. On May 27, 1937 she married Howard B. "Pat" O'Driscoll in Panguitch, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple May 27, 1947. They lived many years in Kamas, Utah. Following retirement they moved to Overton, Nevada where they spent 10 years before returning to Kamas. She was a member of the LDS Church and served faithfully as a Primary teacher, a visiting teacher and a missionary to Canada with her husband. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and she and her husband enjoyed being in the Kamas Riding Club. She loved oil painting, and crafts including quilting, crochet, and embroidery. She also enjoyed writing poetry and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Pat, Kamas, Utah; son, Robie Howard O'Driscoll, Wallsburg, Utah; and daughters, Patricia Kay Evans, Taylorsville, UT, Jolene Moon, Woodland, UT, and Rebecca Schell, Las Vegas, NV; sister, Susanne Morley, Salt Lake City, UT; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, a granddaughter; and a daughter-in-law. Funeral service will be 11 am. Wednesday, September 14, 2005 in the Kamas LDS Ward chapel. Friends may call at the church Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Francis Cemetery under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/12/2005 - 9/13/2005. Omer, Melva Thunell Melva Thunell Omer 1923 ~ 2005 Melva Bernice Thunell Omer, 81, of Holladay, Utah, died September 9, 2005, of natural causes. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 17, 1923, to Isaac Peter Thunell and Hildegard Valentina Olson, the fifth of seven children. When she was a young girl, her family moved from Salt Lake City to Holladay. Melva graduated from Granite High School, after which she attended Pasadena City College while working in Pasadena, California. Her studies included secretarial business skills. Melva was talented in music and art, and particularly had a love of music. She was an accomplished pianist and organist. For over 50 years she accompanied church congregations, choirs, soloists, and a wide variety of musical shows. Melva was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. Her personal beliefs and faith were the guideposts of her life. She served others in many capacities in church and community, especially as a musician and music teacher to children and youth. She worked diligently with family members to complete family histories and genealogical records started by her parents. Melva cherished her family, and her children and grandchildren adored her for her enduring love, support, and devotion. She was a friend to all, both young and old, and was known for her kindness, thoughtfulness, gratitude, friendship, hospitality, encouragement, and keen sense of humor. Melva married Wayne Albert Omer October 29, 1943, in Santa Barbara, California, prior to Wayne's departure for Marine Corps service in the South Pacific. After his return, their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. At the close of World War II, they relocated from Santa Barbara to Holladay, Utah, where they have since resided. Melva is survived by her husband, Wayne Albert Omer of Holladay, Utah; daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Brent Gandre of Sandy, Utah, son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Audrey Omer of Jonesboro, Georgia, son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Deborah Omer of Meeker, Colorado, son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Denise Omer of Lithia Springs, Georgia, son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Sharol Omer of West Valley City, Utah, son, Theodore (Ted) Omer of Sandy, Utah, son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Julie Omer of Lehi, Utah; 35 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister-in-law, Florence Thunell of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother, Richard Thunell of Logan, Utah; sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Kenneth Hardy of South Jordan, Utah; sister, Mildred Weed of West Valley City, Utah; and numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Monday, September 12th, at the Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial services will be held at the LDS Holladay 24th Ward, 4395 Albright Drive (2145 East), Tuesday, September 13, at 12 noon, with a viewing prior to the services from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Holladay Cemetery. The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff of the Residence of CareSource for their professional skills and compassionate care. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/11/2005 - 9/12/2005. Owen, William Earl "Bill" William Earl "Bill" Owen 3/3/47 ~ 9/10/05 William Earl "Bill" Owen, 58, died September 10, 2005 at his home in Logan of diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. Bill was born March 3rd, 1947 in Logan, UT to LaRene Dahle and William Bolton Owen. He grew up in Clarkston, UT and graduated from Sky View High School in 1965. He married Susan Irene Maughan October 29, 1967 in Elko, NV. They had one son, William Shad. Bill settled in Salt Lake City, UT where he worked as a lineman for the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company. He worked his way up to the position of engineer, and in 1979 Mountain Bell moved him to Logan where he continued in the same position. Bill retired from US West in 1998 and did consulting work for Qwest Communications and CDI Engineering Group, Inc. until his health forced him to fully retire in May 2004. Bill is survived by his wife, Susan, of Logan, UT; and his son, Shad, of Minneapolis, MN. He is also survived by his brother, John Farris (Arlene) LaMont of West Valley City, UT; and sisters, Linda (Bill) Murdaugh of Cary, NC, Lorna Weston of Laketown, UT, and Lana Jardine of American Fork, UT. There will be a visitation at the Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center St. Logan, UT from 6-8 p.m. Tues, Sept. 13 and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 14. Funeral services will be held at Allen Hall Mortuary Wed., Sept. 14, 12 noon. Internment will be in Clarkston Utah Cemetery. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/12/2005. Stanger Jr., Thomas Edward Thomas Edward Stanger, Jr. 1918 ~ 2005 Thomas Edward Stanger, Jr., passed away on August 28, 2005 from melanoma at Care Source Residence, Salt Lake City, at the age of 87. Born June 9, 1918 in Denver, CO to Thomas Edward Stanger and Ethyl Gladys Smith Stanger. Married Barbara Bendorf on June 6, 1941 in Berkeley, CA. Tom attended school in Ventura, CA and the University of California in Berkeley before three and one-half years of wartime service in the Army Air Corps. An entrepreneur from an early age, beginning with a Liberty Magazine route at age eight, he established businesses in California and in Durango, CO. In retirement family, trout fishing and travel were his greatest delights. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and son, Ward. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara; a sister, Dorothy Cocks of Piedmont, CA; and daughters Nancy Bunderson and Valerie Sorenson (Randall) all of Salt Lake City; Also surviving are grandchildren, Stephanie Bunderson; Lindsay B. Child (Paul); Randy and Kelly Sorenson, all of Salt Lake City; Allison B. Burnett (Joe) of Sandy, UT; Matthew Stanger, U.S. Navy, Camarillo, CA; Brandon Bunderson, Ft. Collins, CO; and Jarom Bunderson, Moraga, CA; and great-grandson Ethan Thomas Child, a recent addition to the family. At Tom's request, he will be cremated and his ashes buried at the Cathedral Church of St. Mark in Salt Lake City, Utah. Family services will be held at St. Mark's at a later date when family can be gathered together. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to your church or favorite charity. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/11/2005 - 9/12/2005. Walters, Michael Dee Michael Dee Walters 1940 ~ 2005 Michael Dee Walters died September 3, 2005 from AIDS. He was born November 23, 1940 in St. Anthony, Idaho to Earl Dee and Melba H. Walters. Michael is survived by his sister, Margo McDonald (George); his niece Mollie McDonald (Eric Jensen); and his nephew, Michael McDonald. Michael was an amazing and creative interior designer. His popular designs included Gastronomy Restaurants, the most recent being the Market Street Grill at Cottonwood. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Utah AIDS Foundation, 1403 South 1100 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84105. Michael's family would like to thank the following individuals for their never ending generosity and tender care: Tom Guinney, John Williams, Tackett Nunnery, and the angel Dr. Kristen Ries. Also a special thank you to CareSource Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor, 474-9119. Eternal rest grant unto him O' Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 9/10/2005 - 9/13/2005.