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Allan, Steven Travis
Steven Travis Allan In Memory of... It was a year ago today, but it is hard to
believe it has been that long. It seems like only yesterday we were exchanging
gifts, laughing and joking around. In our hearts we know that you are in a
better place. We know that you are at peace. Yet, there isn't a day that goes
by that each one of us don't think of you and talk about you. Sometimes we
smile and laugh, but more often we still cry! Our hearts are still heavy
because you are gone. We miss your laugh. We miss your fishing and hunting
stories. We miss your beautiful blue eyes, but mostly we just miss you! You
will forever be in our hearts!! Fish on Trav! We Love You! Your Family
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.
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Brower, Stephen Leon
Stephen Leon Brower Stephen Leon Brower passed away December 22, 2004 in
Logan, Utah. Born January 30, 1922 to George Stephen and Kate Locke Brower, he
had resided in Provo, Utah since 1974. He is survived by his five children:
Karen Vivian Koch (Alfred), Bruce Leon (Janet Maughan), Teresa Beth Timms
(Kelvin), Jan Kate Arnell (C. Brent), and David Stephen (Barbara Bunker). His
wife Vivian Higginson preceded him in death by four years as well as a
great-grandson, Britton Alfred Koch. Born in Blackfoot, Idaho, he served a
mission for the LDS Church in East Central States Mission and served his
country in the USAF in the Pacific theater during WWII. He earned bachelors
and masters degrees from Utah State University and a doctorate from Cornell
University. He was a county extension agent in Iron County, Utah, served on
the faculties of Utah State University and Brigham Young University. He was
the first chairperson of the Utah State Indian Affairs Committee from 1963 to
1965. He worked in international development with Utah State Univ., the Univ.
of Nebraska and the Organization of American States in Venezuela and Colombia
from where he was called to serve as mission president for the
Colombia-Venezuela Mission for the LDS Church from 1968 to 1971. Between 1971
and 1974 he served as the last president of the Church College of Hawaii
before it became part of BYU. He served in numerous community and church
leadership positions. He was a man of integrity, deeply committed to his
religion and to his family. The world is a better place for his presence and
his contributions will live on through the heritage of faith and service among
his 28 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at 11:30 AM, with a viewing at 10:00 AMin the
Provo Edgemont South Stake Center, 2950 No Canyon Rd, Provo, Utah. In lieu of
flowers the family suggests donations to either Primary Children's Medical
Center or The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. Services are under
the direction of Berg Mortuary of Provo. Condolences may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.

Burnside, Thelma
Thelma Burnside Beloved Mother, Thelma Ann Graham Burnside, completed her
earthly mission 21 Dec. 2004, at Fairview, Utah, surrounded by loving family.
She was born 11 Aug. 1911, the beautiful daughter of James Richard and Pearl
Young Woods Taylor Graham, at Fairview, where she lived most of her life.
Pearl passed away when Thelma was 3 years old, and she longed for her mother
throughout her lifetime. Thelma lived a life of service to others. She was the
loving wife of Johnny Burnside, whom she married 29 Oct. 1938 (solemnized in
the Manti LDS Temple 15 April 1939); the devoted mother of Bill, Oneita,
Jesse, John, George, Lorraine and Barbara; grandmother of 30,
great-grandmother of 70, great-great-grandmother of six. She also cared for
her father, who lived with them in the Burnside home for 20 years. Thelma
loved the out-of-doors, taking long walks, exploring "Grandpa's Hill"; picnics
in the mountains and on the farm. She grew flowers, fruit and a productive
vegetable garden - always sharing the produce with others. She was a great
cook, an expert seamstress and quilt maker. A perfectionist, she took Best of
Show at fairs with her afghans, children's clothing, rag dolls, etc. She
worked in 4-H leadership. She was an award winning published author and poet.
She had to quit school after the 10th grade to make her own way, but
determined to finish, she graduated from high school in her sixties. Mom's
lasting legacy is what she instilled in her children. She taught us to work
hard. She valued higher education and development of talents, qualities
emulated by her posterity. Watching them excel was a great source of happiness
to her. A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
she was active in various secretarial, teaching and leadership positions and
especially loved attending the temple. She encouraged her children to do the
same. She enjoyed her work in Daughters of Utah Pioneers and treasured her
pioneer heritage. Survivors include her children: William G. Burnside (Joan)
of West Jordan and Quartzsite, AZ; Oneita S. Brady (Milton) of Springville;
John G. Burnside (Ellen) of Helena, MT; George H. Burnside (Jeri) of
Littleton, CO; Lorraine B. Larsen (David) of Fairview; Barbara A. Wilson
(Richard) of Hamilton, IL, brothers and sisters: Evan Graham (LaRene), Donna
Terkelson and Loa Armstrong, all of Ogden; 26 grandchildren, 69
great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her
husband John Caratat Burnside; son Jesse Cordell Burnside; sons- in-law John
Nercesian and James C. Sumsion; daughter-in-law Shannon Rosenlof Burnside;
grandchildren Deborah Burnside, Lisa Burnside, Beau Sumsion, Philip Sumsion.
Also brothers Kent, Lyndon, Kenneth and Francis Graham; sisters Allie Hatton
and Maxine Krebs; stepmother, Ellen Checketts Clark Graham; stepbrother and
stepsisters, Leland Clark, Louise Clark, Marie Hammond, Wilma Terkelson. A
viewing will be held at Rasmussen Mortuary, 96 North 100 West, Mt. Pleasant,
Utah, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, 27 Dec. Funeral will be Tuesday, 28 Dec. in
Fairview 1st Ward, 100 South Main Street, at 1l:30 a.m. with a viewing from
10-11 a.m. Burial will be in Fairview City Cemetery under direction of
Rasmussen Mortuary. The family expresses deep gratitude to Iris, Gary, and
staff at Baker's Assisted Living Center for the untiring care they gave our
mother; to Gunnison Valley Hospice , especially Candace Sanders; and to
friends and family who lovingly cared for Mother.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.

Collins, Thelma Eleanor Hayes
Thelma Eleanor Hayes Collins, 97, died Thursday in St. George, where she had
been recovering from a short illness. She was born November 29, 1907, in
Eureka, Utah, the daughter of George and Mary Elvera Hayes. Her family moved
to Provo, where she spent the rest of her life. She married Reed "Lob" Collins
in June of 1926. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George LDS
Temple. Lob preceded her in death in 1991. Thelma was a great cook and was
well known for her cherry pie. She was a member of the LDS Church, and
attended the Provo Fifth Ward for 65 years. She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Grant (Sue) Speed of Lindon; and Mrs. Kent (Ann) Garrett of St. George;
seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Renee Pearson
Hedquist (Ab) of St. George; two brothers, Jack E. Strong and Robert Q.
Strong, both of Provo. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother,
Doyle, and by a granddaughter, Peggy Sue. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel,
185 East Center Street, Provo. Friends may call at the Mortuary, Monday
evening, from 6-8 p.m., or Tuesday morning, one hour prior to services.
Interment, Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.

Hales Jr., Bert
Bert Hales Jr., 71, died Dec. 14, 2004, at Providence Alaska Medical Center of
natural causes. A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m., with a service at 11
a.m., Dec. 28 at the Assembly of God Church, Mile 7.5, Talkeetna Spur Road. A
celebration of life and a potluck will be from noon to 4 p.m. at the Sheldon
Hangar. Burial will be in the Talkeetna Cemetery. He was born Feb. 28, 1933,
in Spanish Fork, Utah, the oldest son of Bert Hales and Edith Ney Hales.
Raised in Spanish Fork with his brother and five sisters, he learned carpentry
working with his father and attending trade school. He married Leora Huffman
in 1953. They had six children together and were divorced in 1963. He remained
in Utah until 1966, when he began working for Zales Jewelry Co. as a
construction foreman. He moved with his children to Dallas, Texas. He moved to
Alaska in 1969 and married Myra Hughes Johnson. He later adopted her daughter,
Shelley. He and his family roughed it the first year in a remote log cabin
they built near Petersville Road. They then moved to Talkeetna. He worked in
construction, developed property and eventually owned and operated a gas
station. Flying and working a trapline kept him busy for several winters. He
enjoyed telling stories about his adventures over a cup of coffee with friends
and family. The freedom he found in Talkeetna kept him there for the last 35
years of his life. He is survived by his sons, Michael Hales of Nampa, Idaho,
Blair Hales of California, and David Hales of Talkeetna: daughters, Charlene
Doherty of Anchorage, Cecilia Hales of Meridian, Idaho, Shelley Hansen of
Colorado, and Vicki Lynn Hales of Los Angeles; and sisters, Elaine Mortenson,
Maxine Larsen, Charlotte Clark, Bonnie Hanson and Kathy Bona. He was preceded
in death by his sister, Connie Hales; brother, Max; and wife, Myra Hales.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.

Reynolds, Connie LaRue
Connie LaRue Reynolds St. George, UT - On December 20, 2004, Connie LaRue
Reynolds passed away due to heart complications. Connie was born in Tooele,
Utah on September 9, 1942, to Andrew Chester Whitehouse and Ada LaRue Willis
Whitehouse. She is survived by her husband Brent, four children; Leisa, Burk,
Kimberly, and Derek, seven grandchildren, and two brothers, Chet and Roy
Whitehouse. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 28th from 1:00-2:50 pm at
Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 North Main, Hurricane, Utah 84737. Interment
will be at 3:00 pm in the Toquerville Cemetery, Toquerville, Utah under the
direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through
the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.

Sampson, Thelma Sophia Hansen
Thelma Sophia Hansen Sampson Thelma, wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, died December 22, 2004 in American Fork, Utah surrounded by
family members. She was born January 28, 1914 in Ephraim, Utah to Ephraim and
Annie Poulson Hansen. She was a twin and one of seven children. She married
Charles Ivan Sampson, June 2, 1937 in the Manti LDS Temple. He died July 11,
2000. Thelma attended school in Ephraim and graduated from Snow College with a
teaching certificate. She taught school in the Delta area, where she met
Charles. They lived in various locations from coast-to-coast during Charles'
career not only in the military, but also as an insurance agent. From January
1957 to July 1961, Charles and Thelma presided over the Samoan Mission that
included Samoa, Fiji and the Cook Islands. They returned to Samoa in 1982 to
serve as the first President and Matron of the Samoan Temple. She also served
as a temple worker in the Provo Temple for 11 years. Mother was active in the
LDS church all her life and served willingly in several church callings, many
times being called as a Relief Society President. As the mother of the Samoan
Mission, she was a mother to many elders and sisters who served there. She
loved to serve others, and always did so with a cheerful spirit. She is
survived by four of her five children, Douglas (LeiMomi) Sampson of West
Jordan, Dean (Helen) Sampson of Provo, Dixie (Russell) Harward of American
Fork, and Karen (Tim) Griffin of Denver, CO, and a son-in-law Richard
Bartholomew; 31 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren with 3 more coming in
the spring, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, a daughter Elma, her parents and six siblings. Funeral services will
be Tuesday, December 28th at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork Central Stake
Center, 320 North 100 East. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, and again Tuesday
morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment,
Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 12/26/2004 - 12/27/2004.

Schuyler, Alan Roy
Alan Roy Schuyler, age 53, of Orem, passed away December 22, 2004, at the Utah
Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, following a long illness. He was born
September 16, 1951 in San Gabriel, California to Roe and Kathryn Louise
McMurran Schuyler. He married Cheri Linde on July 3, 1978 in Springville,
Utah. Alan had a great love of the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing and golfing,
but his greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his two
beautiful granddaughters. He is survived by his wife Cheri of Orem; his
children, Rylee of Orem; Rehna (Gary) Stasonis of Provo; two granddaughters,
Zoiee and Madison; his siblings, Ann (Ron) Butler; Sue (Robert) Allen; Samuel
(Cathy) Schuyler; Roger (Taeja) Schuyler; his parents-in-law, Jack and Pauline
Linde; and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death
by his parents. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2004,
at 11:00 a.m., in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.

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.

Winterton, Ava
Ava Atwood Winterton was born July 19, 1918, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to John
L. And Hazel Carlisle Atwood. She graduated from Wasatch High School and from
Brigham Young University with a degree in food science. She taught classes and
managed a small restaurant at the University. She married Allen M Winterton
September 17, 1937, in the Salt Lake Temple. Allen and Ava served in the
Canada Winnipeg LDS Mission, 1978-80. Ava loved knitting, quilting, books and
her rose garden. She made a friend of everyone she met and will be dearly
missed. She is survived by her husband and four children, Wayne, Phoenix, AZ.,
Joyce (Mrs. Lynn J Stewart), Deweyville, Ut., Ann (Mrs. Richard D. Seely),
Taylorsville, Ut., Alene (Mrs. Donald Brent Neilson), Las Vegas, NV. Also, 15
grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2004, at 12 noon in the Sharon 1st
Ward, 641 South 400 East, Orem. Family and friends may call Monday evening
from 7-8 p.m. at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and
10:45-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the
Orem City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 12/26/2004.