OBITS: Daily Herald 25 Dec 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Shelley, Hyrum Vernile
Hyrum Vernile Shelley Our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away
peacefully with his family at his side, at the Orchard Park Rehabilitation
Center, December 21, 2004, at the age of 93. Vernile was born on August 3,
1911, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, to William Shelley and Helena Christensen
Shelley. He married Vera Stone on July 22, 1935, in the Manti temple and
together they are parents of 5 children. Vernile worked as a rock and coal
miner and then as a dairy farmer. He loved hunting and fishing. He was a gold
medal champion in horseshoes. As a couple they enjoyed square dancing. He was
an avid reader. Vernile was always active in the LDS church. He served as
bishop of the Mt. Pleasant 2nd Ward, in the High Council for many years, and
other positions. He and Vera served in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana mission, and
for many years as Ordinance Workers in the Manti and Provo temples. Vernile is
survived by his wife, Vera, children, Janet (Gean) Lindsey, Provo, Karen
Shelley, Roosevelt, Dwight (Betty) Shelley, Springville, Merilyn (Jim) Carver,
Cedar City, Gwen (Paul) Hafen, Saratoga Springs, 35 grandchildren, 88
great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents and also his siblings, Pearl Shelley, Bessie Mower, Fern
Turpin, John, Levi, Leslie and Elmer, his son, Norman Shelley and a grand
daughter, Julie Gurule and 3 infant grandchildren. Funeral services will be
held December 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Sharon Park 14th Ward Chapel, 310
North 100 East, Orem. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the
Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and Monday, 9:45-10:45
a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will take place at the Mt.
Pleasant Cemetery. We express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the
loving care given him by the staff of Orchard Park Rehabilitation Center.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/25/2004.

Wakefield, Leland B.
Leland B. Wakefield, of Provo, Utah was born March 1, 1919 to Marion Elroy and
Zella Ballard Wakefield in Butte, Montana. He returned to his Heavenly Father
on December 20, 2004. Leland was a long-time owner-operator of Wakefield's,
Inc. - an independent piano, music, electronics, and appliance store, which he
founded in 1947 and ran for 43 years. After retiring and closing the store,
Leland was a small business development advisor for the US Small Business
Administration. Leland also distinguished himself by serving in the Army Air
Corps in World War II, stationed in Egypt and Italy. Leland was awarded the
Bronze Star. Following the war, he attended BYU where he graduated with a
bachelor's degree in business. At BYU, Leland met and married a beautiful
young secretary, Anna Stucki. Their marriage took place on June 21, 1946 in
the LDS Idaho Falls Temple. Leland held a variety of positions in the LDS
church. He was a long time executive secretary and ward clerk, in the Oak
Hills 1st Ward. He also served as a High Councilor and as Bishop of the BYU
1st Ward for 8 years. He also worked in the Provo LDS Temple. Leland was well
known for his expertise at two hobbies he loved: gardening and carpentry. He
grew champion roses, and was often sought out for gardening advice and plant
rescue. He was an ingenious handyman who could "fix anything". He loved to
build furniture and make sure his yard was always blooming magnificently.
Leland's family and friends will fondly remember his never ending supply of
cute anecdotes and jokes, and his twinkly blue eyes. He is survived by his
long-time sweetheart and wife, companion, helpmate and the love of his life,
Anna , three children: daughters: Susan - a marketing consultant and writer in
Chicago, Illinois, and her husband Rick, and children, Michael and Kellie;
Annalee - a music coach and choir director in Portland, Oregon, and her
children, Daniel, Matthew, Jessica and Ryan; and son: Neil - a
business/marketing teacher at Orem High School, and wife Suzy and children,
Kolby, Ashley (Nate), and Lauran. Funeral services will be held Monday,
December 27, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at the Pleasant View 5th Ward Chapel, 1060
East 2400 North, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo,
185 East Center Street, Sunday evening, from 6-8 p.m., or Monday morning, at
the Ward Chapel one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, please send donations to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund.
Published in the Daily Herald from 12/24/2004 - 12/26/2004.