OBITS: Daily Herald 15 Dec 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah submitted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Daily Herald http://www.daily-herald.com Bethers, Mary Burch Mary Burch Bethers Our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend passed away on December 12, 2004 after a battle with cancer. Mary was born on April 12, 1930 to Deon and Arthur Burch in Wallsburg, Utah. She married her sweetheart Neil Bethers for time and all eternity. They are the parents of seven children. Mary is survived by her children Doug (Kim) Bethers of American Fork, UT, Marcia (Ray) Birch of Daniels, UT, Louise (Grant) Stubbs of Richfield, UT, Janice (David) Nelson of Bountiful, UT, and Gordon (Willie) Bethers of Mapleton, UT. Their beloved daughter Laurel passed away on Christmas Day last year. Another son, Ray Bethers also preceded her in death. Mary is the grandmother of 29 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mary also leaves behind two brothers, Steve (Maureen) Burch and Gene (Nina) Burch, two sisters, Kay (Sherman) Giles and Joann (Blaine) Batty, and a brother-in-law H. Kent Francis. She reunites with three siblings who preceded her in death, Donna Francis, Myrle Treft, and Clark Burch. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview South Stake Center, 1122 Grand Avenue, Provo, Utah. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, as well as Friday morning at the stake center from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Heber City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Brimhall, Warren L. Warren L Brimhall, 92, of 558 East 300 South, Provo, died Sunday, December 12, 2004 of cancer. He was born May 29, 1912, at 558 East 300 South, to Ether Record and Sophronia Lydia Smith Brimhall. He married LaVon Knotts on July 7, 1939. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple June 1, 1956. Warren graduated from Provo High May 23, 1930. He joined the Provo Fire Department June 1, 1942 and retired 33 years later. While at the Fire Department he served as Lieutenant in 1947 and Captain in 1954. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed wood working. He helped with the Boy Scouts for many years. His survivors include one son, Shirl Warren Brimhall of Spanish Fork, UT, three daughters, LaDean Nelson Kille of Lehi, UT, Jacqueline B. Jensen of Lehi, and Brenda B. Atkinson of Blackfoot, ID, 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Rachel Atwood of Ogden, UT. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 17, 2004 at 11 AM at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center Street, Provo. Friends may call at the mortuary Thursday evening from 6-8 PM as well as Friday morning one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Clark, Roger D. Clark Roger D. Roger D. Clark died December 12, 2004 in Ft. Bragg, California. He was born August 25, 1944 in Provo, UT to Dean and Doyne Clark. He married Jean Christensen, she died August 28, 1983. He married Rebecca Storms, they were later divorced. Roger was educated in Provo City Schools. He was very talented and was an artist, movie script writer, actor, archaeologist, jeweler, teacher and counselor. He is survived by his parents, daughters, Dawn Marie James (Brandon), Taylorsville, UT; Tara Clark, Costa Mesa, CA, Sons Terry Clark, Ft. Bragg, CA, Christopher Clark (Jenn), Provo, UT; Brothers Alan Clark (Gale), Pleasant Grove, UT, Brent Clark, Springville, UT, David Clark (Janet), Provo, UT, and six grandchildren. Private family services are pending. Roger was a very loving person and he will be greatly missed by everyone. Published in the Daily Herald on 12/15/2004. Dansie, Jack Jack Dansie 1928~2004 John Wallace Dansie, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away December 13, 2004 in Mesquite, Nevada of natural causes. He was born July 23, 1928 in West Jordan, Utah to Clarence Edgar and Grace Jones Dansie. He married Jean Holm August 9, 1948 in Spanish Fork, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple June 10, 1966. They spent 56 wonderful years together. He drove truck, worked construction and mined most of his life. He was a Jack of all trades. He is survived by his wife Jean of Nephi, UT; children, Brenda Taylor of Spanish Fork, UT; Karen (Jim D)Eardley of Mtn View, Wyoming; Jackie (Lynn) Durrant of Provo, UT; Craig (JoAnn) Dansie and Kayleen (Bruce) Evans all of Nephi, Ut.17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; brothers, Donald (Laurel)Dansie of Springville, UT; Clint (Ann) Dansie and Randy (Phyllis) Dansie all of Payson, UT; sisters, Eva Mae (Everett) Hansen of Palmyra, UT; Grace (Keith) Hansen of Murray, UT; Berta Lou (Ed) Holt of Palmyra, UT; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Dansie of Lake Shore, UT; Marjorie Dansie of Payson, UT; Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert and LaMonte Danise. "Keep Smiling" Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2004 in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 N. 100W. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 W. 300 N. and at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery at 3 p.m. Published in the Daily Herald on 12/15/2004. Dunford, Lela Christensen Lela Christensen Dunford 1908-2004 Lela Christensen Dunford, age 96, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away December 11, 2004. She has long desired to join her dear husband who died in 1956. Lela will always be remembered for her kindness, cheerfulness and hospitality. Her many friends could always count on food and friendship whenever they called. Lela was born June 22, 1908, in Bloomington, Idaho. She was the youngest of thirteen children, married Isaac Dunford September 11, 1929 in the Salt Lake Temple, and is survived by her five boys, Harold (Brenda), Kent (Carolyn), Fred (Collene), John (LeeAnn), and Scott (Bonnie), twenty-one grandchildren and fifty-two great-grandchildren. Despite living alone for most of the fifty years since her husband's death, she has managed to live a full and productive life - helping raise two grandchildren, serving faithfully in the organizations of the LDS Church (including many years as a temple worker), traveling extensively throughout the United States, Europe and the Middle East, and working as an employee of the Utah Valley Hospital. She was skilled in knitting, quilting and embroidery. All the family has treasured gifts of her artistic work. Lela's greatest joy was being with family on trips, reunions, dinners and holidays. She has been an inspiration to all who have known her. Our lives have been enriched by association with her sweet and positive personality. Thanks Mom, Grandma, Sweetheart, for the beautiful memories. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rivergrove Ward Chapel located on the corner of eighth north and seventh west in Provo. Friends may call at the chapel to pay respects from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., prior to the funeral services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery under the direction of Berg Mortuary of Provo. The family wishes to thank Harmony Hospice for their excellent care during the final weeks of Lela's life, especially to Rose and Shannon. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald from 12/14/2004 - 12/15/2004. Gardner, Cynthia Mallory Cynthia Mallory Gardner was born on March 12, 1922, eldest daughter of Richard Henderson and Esther Smith Mallory, in Omaha, Nebraska. She died on Sunday, December 12, 2004, at her home in Orem, Utah, following a brave battle with cancer. She received her primary education in Omaha, starting with kindergarten at Dundee School. It was continued with the fourth grade at a private school for girls, Brownell Hall, which took her through high school. She was awarded a scholarship to Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and after two years there, attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. On June 11, 1942, she married Jack Byron Trunnell, the father of her six children: Thomas, Nancy, Bari, Marti, Mark, and Janet. After a divorce from Dr. Trunnell, she married L. Levier Gardner on December 23, 1970. She is survived by her husband, Levier; all of her children; all of Levier's children„Levier, Norman, Robert, Wayne, Ronald, Marvin, Bruce, and Brent Gardner, and Donna Ivey; 68 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; DeLynn Decker of Provo, whom Cynthia and Levier considered a "16th child"; and sisters Mary Rice and Ann Teal. She is preceded in death by two great-grandchildren and by her sister Barbara Hannon. Cynthia was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on November 29, 1941, and she remained a devout member of the Church as long as she lived, serving in all the auxiliaries. She and her husband, Levier, served as missionaries in the Argentina Cordoba Mission, 1984-86. They served together for many years in the Provo Temple. She also enjoyed her assignments as writer and editor on various general Church committees, such as the family home evening, gospel doctrine, and Visiting Teaching Message writing committees; she greatly enjoyed that work and the friendships formed in doing it. Cynthia was a professional genealogist, an editor at BYU Press, and an award-winning writer. She did volunteer editing for the Braille Resource and Literacy Center. And she recently published a book of poetry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2004, at Lakeridge Fifth Ward, 575 South 400 West, Orem, Utah, at 11:00 a.m. A viewing will be held Friday evening, December 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah. An additional viewing will be held on Saturday, December 18, at the Lakeridge Fifth Ward, at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be at Provo City Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Cynthia's name to the LDS Church Humanitarian Fund, Attention: Donor Services, 1665 S. Bennett Road, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104, or to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, 2000 Circle of Hope, Suite 5127, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 or on-line at www.huntsmancancer.org. Published in the Daily Herald from 12/15/2004 - 12/16/2004. Greene, Russell T. Russell T Greene After 8 years, 5 months, and 3 days, our Dad was finally reunited with his sweetheart! Russell T Greene, 85, of American Fork, passed away peacefully December 13, 2004 at the home of his son, Kim, in Lehi, of natural causes. He was just worn out! Russ was born March 31, 1919 in Pleasant Grove to Herman and Maud Green. He attended schools in Pleasant Grove and graduated from P.G. High School in 1937. He served in the Army during World War 2. He married the love of his life and favorite dance partner, Margret Beth Rushton on October 24, 1942, in Yakima, WA. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple, April 18, 1946. They spent 54 wonderful years together. Beth preceded him in death July 10, 1996. Their 5 children (Jan, Kim, DeR, Meg and Deb) were very blessed to have them as parents. Dad loved hunting, fishing, camping, dancing and spending time with his family. He also loved to watch sports and The Price is Right. He enjoyed annual trips to Lake Powell, Jackson Hole and one of Mom and Dad's favorite spots, Oxboe Bend. He was a member of the Utah Trail Dusters chapter of the Good Sams. He worked in the auto body business most of his life, retiring in 1982. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, his favorite being High Priest Group Instructor. He lived a great life. Dad was a very hard-working and honest man. He was a marvelous example and inspiration to all who knew him. Dad is survived by his 5 children: Janet (Lynn) Greene-Darling, West Jordan; Kim (Sherry) Greene, Lehi; DeR (Jolene) Greene, Lehi; Meg (Barry) Morse, Dugway; Debra (Lance) Billings, Orem; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Vance Green, Pl. Grove; a sister, Louise Harris, Pl. Grove; a brother-in-law, Stephen Rushton of St. Anthony, ID.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, brothers (Roy, Arch, Milt, Nyle) and sisters (Hazel McCandless and Lela Green). Thanks to Chris and Heather for helping make his last few months a little brighter. Funeral services will be held 11 am Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 in the American Fork 18th Ward, 380 South 300 East. Viewing Friday evening 6 to 8 pm at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Military rites by VFW Dist IV. Published in the Daily Herald on 12/15/2004. Greenhalgh, Diana Lee Bona Diana Lee Bona Greenhalgh Our beloved mother, grandma, sister, daughter and friend, Diana Lee Bona Greenhalgh, age 59 of Payson, returned to her Father-in-Heaven on December 13, 2004. Diane was born September 8, 1945. She is a daughter of Vera H. Oakey and the late Elias Jay Bona. Survived by her children, Debbie (Rob) Harward, Teri (Michael) Braithwaite, Jay (JaNae) Greenhalgh; 10 grandchildren, Mindy, Bob, Heather, Jeff, Michelle, Jay D., Korban, Dallas, Paige and Stetson. Diane grew up in Provo and attended school there. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed the simple things and spending time with her children and grandchildren, they were her life. She worked hard all of her life, owning and operating her business, Diane's T-Shirts and Scrubs. She loved her business and her customers. She enjoyed making people happy. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a kind, sweet and gentle lady that would do anything for anyone. We love you mom and will deeply miss you. Funeral services will be Friday, December 17, 2004, 11:00 a.m., at the Park View Ward, 711 South 600 East, Payson. Friends and family may call Thursday, December 16, at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Friday, 10-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Donations toward a memorial fund may be made at Central Bank in Payson. Published in the Daily Herald on 12/15/2004. Jackson, Lynette Lynette Jackson After a long struggle with brain cancer, Lynette Elizabeth Jones Jackson departed from this mortal existence on December 9, 2004, on her mother's 90th birthday. Her passing was peaceful, at home, and surrounded by her family. Lynette was born in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1940. She was born to loving parents, John L.A. Jones and Ina Lillian Holden and was the oldest sister to Margot, Jennifer, and Robin. Her parents and sister survive her and all live in Australia. Her final breaths came as she was listening to the song "I still call Australia Home." Lynette was studious and graduated as valedictorian (Head Prefect) of her high school class. She also attended teachers' college. Lynette grew up a very devout and active Baptist. She became associated with a number of young people in the Melbourne mission home of President Bruce R. McConkie and, at the age of 19, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She attended BYU, Provo, where she took a degree in sociology. Later, she also received a master's degree in counseling. On September 10, 1965, she was married in the Salt Lake Temple to Sherland Ernest Jackson and sealed for time and eternity by Elder McConkie. She fulfilled many callings in her church - in Primary, Sunday School, and Relief Society. Lynette was especially devoted to disadvantaged and special-needs children and had great empathy with them. She had essentially two careers: the first as child-welfare worker in Berkeley/Oakland, California, and the second in the Alpine School District, where she has served as a special education teacher for the last twenty-two years. Her life and love have touched thousands, and she has been greatly loved in return. She will be missed. In America, Lynette is survived by a family who meant more to her than anything else: husband, Sherland; son, Sean, and his wife, Natalie; their children Cora and Lillian; daughter, Catherine Lynne (now Geary) and her husband Michael; and their children Jackson and Elizabeth. Lynette's tumor was diagnosed on her wedding anniversary, September 10, 2002, and her initial prognosis was from two to six months (which, with a smile, she declared unacceptable and continued her everyday activities). The family would especially like to thank doctors Howard Reichman and Ali Choucair whose marvelous skills prolonged her life for two additional years, during which she continued to teach and to have meaningful experiences with friends and family. Thanks also go to the Home Health Care workers who assisted Lynette's family (especially our lovely, ever-present Katie) during the final few weeks. Heart-felt thanks to Lynette's many friends and school colleagues for their great love and support and to a special few, here nameless, who have shown truly unbelievable devotion. A public viewing is to be held Friday, December 17th, from 7-9 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and services will be held in the Orem 5th Ward Chapel, 50 South 800 East, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 18th. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests small, written remembrances from those who knew Lynette personally, and, if desired, a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice. Condolences may also be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 12/15/2004. Martenson, Brett Micheal Brett Micheal Martenson Brett Micheal Martenson, born in Seattle, Washington, March 28, 1965, passed away peacefully, at his home in Orem, on December 9, 2004. Brett will be remembered for his love of fishing Strawberry Reservoir andthe Weber River. He alsoloved music andanimals, especially his many cats and pet bird. They loved him in return. After graduating from high school in Seattle, he attended community college in broadcasting and was aDJ in Seattle before moving to Utah. He worked at Stogie's, where he made many friends who will dearly miss him. Hewas preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother and a sister. He is also survived and missedby his long time companion, Susan Tyacke, of Orem. Condolences can be sent to Susan at 746 West 600 North, Orem, Utah 84057. Funeral services will be held in Federal Way, Washington. Published in the Daily Herald from 12/12/2004 - 12/17/2004. Sumsion, Margaret May Thomas Margaret May Thomas Sumsion Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret Sumsion, died peacefully from congestive heart failure, December 9, 2004, at age 89. Margaret was born on May 26, 1915, in Heber City, Utah, to John Ernest and Lizzie Clyde Thomas. She married Frederick Frank Sumsion on December 8, 1936. Their marriage of 65 years was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in 1961. Margaret faithfully and selflessly cared for Fred with great love and devotion during his eleven-year battle with Parkinson's Disease and strokes. Margaret was his primary caregiver, providing a wonderful example of marital love to her family. Margaret was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many positions, including ward and stake Relief Society President, and fulfilled many teaching assignments. Her great examples and a firm testimony of the gospel were an inspiration to her family and many friends. She was very generous with her time and means. She was a wonderful homemaker and never wasted a minute. She was known for her wonderful meals, served on clean, white linen, china and crystal. She would let the grandchildren "help" knead the bread dough and continued making "Grandma's" rolls long after she lost most of her eyesight. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; daughter, Madeline; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her children: Frank Sumsion Jr. (Earla Gay), Ann Clarke (Wayne), Ernest Ray Sumsion (Terri), Mark Thomas Sumsion (Jan), son-in-law, James Westover; and brother, Oran Thomas (Louise); plus twenty-two grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank all those who helped Mom in her later years: her boys in the basement; her 12th ward friends who continued to visit her; her friends and staff at "Cove Point;" her physician, Dr. Vaughn Welch; and the compassionate employees of Harmony Health and Hospice, who provided her with loving care to the end. Viewings will be held at Berg Mortuary (185 E. Center Street, Provo), Friday evening, December 17, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.; and, Saturday morning, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Funeral services will also be at Berg Mortuary and will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 18. Interment at the Evergreen Cemetery (1997 South 400 East, in Springville) will follow the funeral. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald from 12/12/2004 - 12/16/2004. Van Bloem, Lawrence Lee Lawrence Lee Van Bloem passed away in an automobile accident December 10, 2004. He was the son of Paul Millard Van Bloem, who preceded him in death, and Nevaida Lee Van Bloem. He was born on September 19, 1952 in Van Nuys, California. He grew up in California, Texas and Utah, and has resided in Lehi, Utah for the past eleven years. He served an LDS mission to Southern California and continued serving in the church throughout his life. He was dedicated to the Lord. Larry graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from BYU. He has published research in professional journals and lectured extensively. He loved children and dedicated his life to serving and helping children and their families. In addition to his career, Larry was an accomplished musician, actor, composer, and performer. Larry's own family was of utmost importance to him. He married his sweetheart, Sandra Leigh Smith, in the Manti, Utah Temple on August 21, 1979. He deeply loved Sandra and their children Caleb, Leah, Anna Lisa, Tamara, Jefferson, Paul, and Eliza. He also loved his siblings and parents. All have deeply felt his influence in their lives, and will miss it so very much. Larry's siblings are; Naidra Rowland, Lahna Strong, Daynia Lewis, Mark Van Bloem, Andrea Hudson, Eric Reis, David Ries, Jennifer Holcomb, Chris Van Bloem, and Don Harryman. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi Utah Stake Center, 200 N. Center. Family and friends may call Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and Friday from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. Donations to the family can be made to the Lawrence Van Bloem Family Trust at any Wells Fargo or Bank of American Fork branch. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support. Published in the Daily Herald on 12/15/2004. Vanderpool, Jeremy Tyson Jeremy Tyson Vanderpool, 30, of Pleasant Grove UT passed away on December 11, 2004 in Russellville AR. He was born February 8, 1974 in Provo, Utah to Allen Benson Vanderpool and Shirl Neuman. He married Jana Lee Bunkers on July 1, 1993, and later divorced. On December 2, 2001, Jeremy married Susan Elizabeth Cook. He considered his children his most shining accomplishments. He loved his kids with all his heart. He was also a kind and loving step-father. Jeremy was a sports junkie-- particularly baseball. Some of his happiest times were playing in softball tournaments or hitting balls with his family. He passed his love of sports on to his sons, and dreamed of watching them play pro-ball some day. Jeremy attended Junior High and High School in Pleasant Grove and later graduated from Alpine Life and Learning Center on June 10, 1998. He was a hard worker, and had experience in many types of employment from landscaping to caring for the disabled. He was most passionate, however, about his work with the Children's Unit at the Utah State Hospital and made great contributions there. He touched the lives of many children who loved him for his gentle and playful nature. His sparkling eyes and charming smile only added to his charisma, great sense of humor, and ability to make friends wherever he went. He was always a "big kid" who loved to play and joke around. He loved to love and be loved. Jeremy will be deeply missed by his family : four children: Brianna, Trinity, Jaron and Devon Vanderpool, parents; Allen (Ronda) Vanderpool of Pleasant Grove, mother; Shirl Neuman, McComb, IL; siblings; Charlotte Bradley of Pleasant Grove ; April Georgi of Marion; Edward (Jessica) Amacher of Pleasant Grove; Brittney Lester of McComb, IL and Cindy Amacher of Pleasant Grove; loving wife and friend; Susan Vanderpool; step daughters; Ashley Cook; Riley Rogers; and devoted friend, Kurt Bringhurst. Funeral Services will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel. Friends and loved ones may call that afternoon from 5-6:45 p.m. at the mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymorturary.com In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Gone for now, but never forgotten. Jeremy will always live on through his children. Published in the Daily Herald on 12/15/2004.