OBITS: Daily Herald 10 Dec 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Bingham, Elizabeth NaDene Haslam
Elizabeth NaDene Haslam Bingham, age 82, passed away on December 6, 2004 in
Provo, Utah. She was born on February 8, 1922 in Wellsville, Utah to George
Jones Haslam and Orilla Pearl Smith. She married Benjamin LaPray Bingham on
February 6, 1942 in the Logan LDS Temple. They were the proud parents of two
sons and two daughters; Carol, Judy, Bill and Benjamin, who died at birth.
NaDene spent her youth in Logan; attending school there and graduating from
Logan High. She enjoyed art and spent many hours playing golf. NaDene was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The most joy NaDene
received was from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her
family was very important to her. NaDene was preceded in death by her husband,
Benjamin and also by her three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her
three children: Carol (Charles) Compas, Springville, UT, Judy (Dr. Greg)
Anderson, Alamo, CA, and Bill (Deborah) Bingham, Duxbury, MA; nine
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Henry Van Haslam in
Canada. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 11,
2004 at Walker Mortuary, 85 East 300 South, Provo. A viewing will be held from
12:45 - 1:45 p.m. with interment to follow the service at Orem City Cemetery.
To send condolences to the family, please visit
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/10/2004.

Griffin, Smith Benjamin
Smith Benjamin Griffin 1911-2004 Smith Benjamin Griffin, 93, died peacefully
on December 3, 2004 in Provo, Utah, to join his beloved wife, Marian, who
preceded him in death a year ago. Ben was one of six children born to Benjamin
James Griffin and Maud Marianna Smith on February 22, 1911, in Ogden, Utah. He
is survived by his three children, Glen C. Griffin (Mary Ella) of Mapleton,
Janet Lee Chamberlain (Wayne), currently serving a mission in Europe, and Lois
Jensen (Alan) of Alpine. Ben has 20 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren.
After serving a mission for the Church in Paris, France, Ben was sealed to
Marian Hussey in the Salt Lake Temple in 1933. He then pursued a career in
government service with the Treasury Department, living in France, Michigan,
New Jersey, Texas, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. Ben took an early
retirement in order to preside over the Paris, France Mission. He later served
as President of the Barcelona, Spain Mission and then as Regional
Representative and traveling Patriarch, giving blessings in French, Spanish,
and English. Ben leaves a legacy of unwavering faithfulness and charity.
Always the teacher, he spent his life initiating opportunities to enlighten
and serve. His profound influence for good lifts all who knew him to higher
ground. Funeral services will be held at noon, Saturday, December 11, 2004, at
the Sharon East Stake Center, 1060 East 2400 North, Provo, where friends may
call from 9-11 a.m. Interment will be in the East Lawn Cemetery where military
rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 72. Funeral services under
the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Halliday, Flora Fowlke
Flora Fowlke Halliday, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, December 06, 2004 in
Salt Lake City. Born January 25, 1910 in Lindon, Utah, she was the second of 9
children of Ernest and Esther Hanks Fowlke. On June 4, 1931, she married her
high school sweetheart John Halliday in the Salt Lake Temple. When her husband
joined the BYU faculty they established their home on 3rd East in Provo where
she remained for 60 years. During their BYU years she served as president of
BYU Women and periodically worked in the Registrations office. One of her
great joys was helping foreign students get established in America, making
sure they could survive financially and socially. Flora was a devoted member
of the LDS church serving wherever called including as Relief Society
president. The 3 years she served with her husband in Milan, Italy where he
was mission president gave her many chances to share her love for the Savior.
Although Flora was, by nature, a home body her life included a great deal of
travel with her husband. In visits to Israel, India, Austria and many other
countries she made lifelong friends wherever she went. Flora was an unassuming
person who was equally comfortable in the presence of ordinary or powerful
people. She truly felt that everyone she met was a brother or sister. Among
her grandchildren, Flora was known for her mischievous sense of humor. She was
always a sympathetic listener when they needed a shoulder to cry on and they
would leave their visits with her laughing at her ironic responses to life's
trials. Flora is survived by her three daughters: Carol Startup of
Springville; Mary (Garth) Lindsey of Northridge, CA; Ruth (James) Finch of
Sandy; 19 Grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren
and her sisters, Mildred Nisonger, Winifred Fowlke, Lois Larsen and Ola
Rodgers. She was preceded in death by her husband, son Noel, 2 brothers and 2
sisters. Special thanks to the CNAs at Legacy House who gave Flora tender care
for her last 3 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 11,
2004 at 11 am, at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center St. in Provo. Friends may call
at the mortuary beginning at 9:30 am. Interment, Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Isakson, Marjorie Charlene Brown
Marjorie Charlene Brown Isakson passed away peacefully at her home in Sandy
Utah, Thursday, December 9, 2004. She was born March 9, 1932 in Salt Lake
City, Utah to Orva Hunt Brown who raised her with the help of her husband
Homer. During her childhood years she traveled widely because her father Homer
was a career man in the U.S. Navy. She graduated from high school in
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She married Lee William Isakson June 20, 1951 in
Elizabeth City, North Carolina. They were married for forty-one years before
he passed away on Dec. 10, 1992. She will be greatly missed by her sons, Bill
(Kaye), Christopher (Camille), and daughters, Cheryl Clark (John), and Leslye
Arrowsmith (Gary); 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren. Also surviving
are her brother Dr. H. Ron Brown (Lori), and her sisters, Sharon Wightman
(Jack) and Patricia Barnhart (Dave). Mother was a wonderful artist and her
many paintings beautify her children's homes. She will be remembered for the
happy and loving home she provided her children. Some of her most treasured
memories came from the time she spent with her grandchildren and her
great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved and will be missed by all.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at
the Provo City Cemetery, 610 S. State Street. Friends and family may meet at
the cemetery. Services are under the direction of Berg Mortuary. Condolences
may be sent to www.bergmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/10/2004.

Myers, Fred Stephen
Fred Stephen Myers Feb. 24, 1945 - Dec. 7, 2004 Our Treasured father, friend
and brother has left this earth to return to the spirit world where he will be
free to enjoy the things he was limited from doing in this world. Steve was
born and raised in Highland and spent most of his life in Alpine, but enjoyed
spending time in Montana, California, Cedar City and Hawaii. He loved the
mountains, the ocean, watching and hunting wildlife, riding horses, lifting
weights, funny movies and Indian culture. Steve was a big-hearted, very social
person who loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed the simple things in life
and generously shared the things he had. He is survived by two brothers and
two sisters. His four children and three grandchildren thought the world of
him, and will keep him in their hearts forever. Soar like an eagle Dad, we
will always love you Montana Windwalker. Memorial services will be held
Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Olpin Family Mortuary. 494 S. 300 E.
Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/10/2004.

Shepard, George Q.
George Q. Shepard, 96, of Washington D.C., died at the home of his son in
Provo, UT on December 8, 2004. He was born in Pensacola, FL, March 27, 1908,
was Valedictorian of his high school, attended Duke University, and, in 1931,
received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Columbia University. In
1938 he married Priscilla Lane of Washington D.C. He served as an editor for
the National Grological Survey and as a freelance journalist for many
publications. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1945 and a
granddaughter, Dora Shepard, in 1994. He is survived by his daughter, Daphne
S. Chun of Honolulu, HI, his son, Charles B. Shepard, of Provo, UT, 12
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was
greatly loved by all who knew him. Services and interment will be in
Washington D.C.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/10/2004.

Sorenson, Olivene Chris
Olivene "Chris" Sorenson 1927~2004 Olivene Christensen Sorenson, age 77,
passed away December 7, 2004 in Provo, Utah. She was born May 17, 1927 in
Levan, Utah to Herman Otto and Mennel Taylor Christensen. She married her
sweetheart, Vern Wilmer Sorenson May 24, 1947 in Levan, Utah. The marriage was
later solemnized in the Manti Temple. She was educated in Levan and graduated
from Juab High School. They moved to California and then to Provo to raise
their family. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She served in the Primary presidencies of both her ward and stake for
many years and was a visiting teacher for many years. She had a great talent
for making quilts and was well known for her cooking abilities. She worked for
Fawn Whitney Catering. She was manager of Osmond Brothers Fan Club for 11
years and made many friends throughout the world. She worked for Eye Clinic of
Village Green and as greeter at RC Willey's. She will be greatly missed by her
husband Vern, sons, Bryce Sorenson of Orem, UT; Larry (Jan) Sorenson of Provo,
UT; daughters, Sherrie (Dan) Houston of Moorpark, CA; Jana (Royce) Nish of
Plymouth,UT; 12 grandchildren and 4great grandchildren; sister, Blanche Pexton
of Nephi, UT. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Reva Francom.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 10, 2004 in the
Pleasant View 2nd Ward, 650 Stadium Ave. Provo, UT. Friends may call Thursday
evening from 6-8-p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the church.
Interment will be in the Levan Cemetery at 3 p.m. under the direction of
Anderson Funeral Home.
Published in the Daily Herald from 12/9/2004 - 12/10/2004.

Steffen, Mae Littledyke
Mae Littledyke Steffen 1904-2004 Mae Littledyke Steffen, age 100, passed away
December 7, 2004 at her home in Murray, Utah. She was born November 24, 1904
in Smithfield, Utah, the second of seven children, to Alma and Evadean Higgins
Littledyke. She graduated from Millard High. She married Amos Verle Maxfield
in the Salt Lake Temple. They divorced and she later married Walter Steffen.
She worked at Geneva Steele as a PBX operator most of her younger life, and
was a homemaker. She was a member of the LDS church and taught primary a
number of years. She enjoyed life and her family. She is survived by her
daughter Rhea Maxfield Horne of Murray, Utah: grandchildren Wallace (Dixie)
Horne, Leslie (Allen) Featherston, Steve (Terry) Horne, Susan (Adin) Heaps of
Utah and William (Joan) Horne of Texas, 17 great-grandchildren and 20
great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, five sisters, and
one brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at
12:00 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt
Lake. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be held at
the Wasatch Lawn Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/10/2004.
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Stevens, Juliene Vera Jensen
Juliene Vera Jensen Stevens Juliene Vera Jensen Stevens, age 82, died December
8, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 25th,
1922 in Provo, Utah to Royal Hans and Vera Lorene Park Jensen. She was raised
in Provo, Utah and attended Provo High School and BYU. She married Wayne Eldon
Stevens on June 4, 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Her family was the center
of her life, and family gatherings will provide treasured memories for
generations. She was a great cook, an excellent housekeeper, and enjoyed
outdoor activities. She had a wonderful sense of humor, and was a fun, beloved
companion and a joy to all who had the privilege to share her life. Among the
many things she taught her children were, selflessness, generosity and
determination. She is survived by her three children, Christine Carol Meister,
Robin Suzanne Stevens, and Brian Wayne Stevens; two grandchildren, Michelle
Christine Meister Johnson and Jessica Jan Meister; two great-grandchildren,
Zachery Dane Johnson and Benjamin Taylor Johnson. Funeral Services will be
held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 2:00 p.m., in the Provo 8th Ward LDS
Chapel, 502 East 200 North, Provo. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery.
Services under the direction of Berg Mortuary of Provo. Condolences may be
sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/10/2004.

Vera, Sylvia Raquel
Sylvia Raquel Vera was born on June 29, 1924 to Alberto and Berta Cancino in
Santiago, Chile. She returned to our Father in Heaven on December 8, 2004, at
her home, surrounded by her loving family. In 1943, she married Rene Garreaud
and they had four children, later divorced. She married Jose Rafael Vera in
1959 and that union was blessed with two daughters. In 1962, she became a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was very active
as teacher, Primary President and Relief Society President. The family came to
the United States in 1973 and has resided in Provo. In 1973, Sylvia and Rafael
were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She loved to work with children. She
studied to be a seamstress and loved to sew for her girls. She also crocheted
and knitted hundreds of blankets. She was preceded in death by her parents and
two brothers, Julio and Alejandro Cancino. She is survived by her loving
husband, Jose Rafael Vera and their six children: Julio Garreaud (Park City),
Eduardo Garreaud (Chile), Sylvia Aroca (Orem), Hernan Garreaud (Alaska), Mitzi
Peay (Orem) and Lorena Byrne (Salt Lake City), as well as 21 grandchildren and
31 great-grandchildren. Nuestra querida esposa, madre, y abuelita la amamos
mucho y pronto estaremos con Ud. en las eternidades. A funeral service will be
held at 11:00 am at 135 South 1600 West, Provo Lakeside 1st Ward, on December
11, 2004. Interment will take place following the funeral at the Provo City
Cemetery. To send condolences to the family, please visit
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/10/2004.