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Brailsford, Bert Orvil
Our Dad, Bert Orvil Brailsford, returned to the loving arms of his Heavenly
Father and his wife on October 30, 2004. Dad was born on August 30, 1925, to
Bert and Augusta Hill Brailsford, and was raised in Springville, Utah, where
he met many of his life-long friends.
Dad married the love of his life, Arletta Clements, on May 16, 1947. On June
24, 1964, they were sealed together as a family for all time and eternity in
the LDS Temple, in Manti, Utah. Bert and Arletta raised their five children in
Orem and were married 54 years.
Dad joined the Navy and served in WWII. In his lifetime, Dad served as a Mst.
Sargent in the Air Force Reserves where he received an Accommodation Medal and
a Merit Award. Dad also served as a Reserve Provo Police Officer and owned and
operated his own business for many years.
Dad will always be remembered for his quick wit and family pranks. He always
loved to tease his grandchildren.
We will love and miss you, Dad, until we meet again.
Bert is survived by his son, Orval (Deania) Brailsford, Pleasant Grove, his
daughters, Kathleen A. Pitts, Orem, Jeanie (Charlie) Moore, Pleasant Grove and
Nancy (David) Krippner, Lehi; his brothers, William Brailsford, American Fork,
James Brailsford, Spanish Fork and sister, Elsie (LaVerl) Aston, Orem. Adopted
into the family were Dan and Irene Tafoya of Orem. Bert had 14 grandchildren
and 9 great-grandchildren, and his pet companions, Junior and Callie. Bert was
preceded in death by his wife, Arletta C. Brailsford, daughter, Bonnie Dudley
and grandson KJ Crompton.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Irene &
Dan Tafoya for their loving care, and to little Shay Tafoya for being Dads
morning ray of sunshine.
Funeral Services will be Friday, November 5th, 2004 at 11:00 a.m in the Walker
Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Family and friends may call
Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m prior to the
services. Interment will be East Lawn Memorial Gardens of Provo, with full
military rites.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/2/2004 - 11/4/2004.

Brereton, Morris Austin
Our father, grandfather and great-grandfather Morris Austin Brereton passed
away Sunday, October 31, 2004 at the age of 97, after a short illness. He was
born February 17, 1907 in Provo, Utah to John Austin and Sarah Jane Cook
Brereton. He was the oldest of ten children, having seven brothers and two
sisters.
He married his high school sweetheart Opal Lillian Hansen June 3, 1926 in
Provo, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple November 5,
1947.
They lived in the Edgemont area and purchased a 16-acre farm in 1939. There
they raised their family of eight children.
His first job was working 13 years for his Uncle Will Brereton at the Utah
Timber and Coal Company in Provo, Utah in the carpenter shop. When World War
II started he worked on the construction of the Small Arms Ammunitions Plant
in Salt Lake City, then worked on the construction of the Tooele Army
Ordinance Depot in Tooele. Later he worked on the Construction of Geneva
Steel, working as foreman in the carpenter shop and also as a millwright
installing heavy machinery.
He returned to the farm toward the end of the war, where he raised a variety
of fruits and row crops. For many years Morris was secretary and later
President for the Timpanogos Canal Company.
The fall was his favorite time of year. He was always looking forward to
trucking and selling his fruit in Nebraska where he made many friends over the
years. Fall was also the time for the deer hunt he enjoyed with family and
friends. He looked forward to the opening of fishing season in the spring of
the year and always talked about the 18 1/2 lb. trout he caught at Fish Lake.
He subdivided his property and constructed the Brereton Gardens Subdivision,
building many homes over the years. Also he was responsible for getting the
county to re-zone two city blocks of property along Canyon Road as commercial
property and in 1944 built the first grocery store in the Edgemont area. He
operated the store for two years, and then leased it out for over 30 years.
Morris and Opal were snowbirds and enjoyed going south to Arizona for the
winter before Opal died in 1991.
Survivors include his eight children: daughters, Maruine B. Pulley, of Salem,
UT, Karen (Don) Ungerman of Springville, UT, Sherlyn (Dick) Smith of Apopka,
FL and sons, Garn (Karma) Brereton, Glade (Belva) Brereton, Grant (Donna)
Brereton, Ronald (Shirley) Brereton, all of Orem, and Norman Brereton of
Provo. Morris is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 89 great-grandchildren,
and 32 great-great-grandchildren; his brother Lynn Brereton of Provo and
sister Lucille Phillips of Provo. Preceded in death by his parents, seven
brothers, one sister and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Edgemont 7th Ward Chapel, 555 East 3230 North, Provo. Friends may call
Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center
Street, as well as Thursday morning at the chapel, one hour prior to services.
Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to
www.bergmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/2/2004 - 11/4/2004.

Clegg, Floyd Wallace
Floyd Wallace Clegg, 78, died October 30, 2004, at his home in Orem after a
long illness that included diagnoses of congestive heart failure and
Alzheimers disease.
Floyd was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1925, in Vineyard, Utah, the
first child of Lewis and Reva Jane Stewart Clegg. He grew up on a dairy farm
in Vineyard and attended elementary school there.
Floyd graduated from Lincoln High School, where he was captain of the football
and basketball teams, earning himself the nickname,  Cap.  He attended BYU for
a short time and enjoyed playing on the freshman basketball team before
leaving on his mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
western Canada. Upon his return in 1949, he met and married his sweetheart,
Nina Stratton. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple January 25, 1950.
After graduating from BYU in 1953, Floyd was employed by the Provo School
District as a fifth grade teacher, and later, as a head custodian until his
retirement in 1986. His lifes work also included fruit farming in Orem.
Floyd was a faithful member of his church, serving joyfully in many callings
throughout his life, including as the first bishop of the Orem 43rd Ward. He
was an ordinance worker for 18 years in the Provo and Mount Timpanogos
temples.
Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, and by his first child, Irving
Floyd Clegg, who died at age five.
Survivors include his wife, Nina; two daughters and a son and their spouses:
Reva (Lon) Bowen, Orem; Ralph (Diane) Clegg, Orem; and Julie (David E.) Ross,
Park City, Utah; eight grandchildren: Bowen family - Matthew, Bradley
(Caradon), Nina Rachelle (John) Gadd, Trent, and Rebecca; Clegg family -
Andrea (Brian) Powell and Aubrie; and Ross family - Raquelle. Floyd had three
great-grandchildren ¥ Cathy, Benjamin, and Samuel Gadd.
Floyd is survived by his brothers and sisters: Darrel Clegg, Vineyard; George
Udell Clegg, Salt Lake City; Luana (William) Fresh, St. George; Norma
(Darrell) Jensen, Orem; and Ana (Don) Savage, Sandy. He was also close to his
in-laws in the Stratton family, and is survived by Marvin (Nanalee) Stratton,
Lindon; Janet Stratton, Orem; Dorothy (Kent) Fielding, Higganum, Connecticut;
Herbert Stratton, Orem; Vern (JoAnn) Stratton, Orem; and Emma Houghton, Orem.
Funeral services, under the direction of the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home,
will be held Saturday, November 6, at 11 a.m. at the Canyon View Stake Center,
575 East 800 North, Orem.
There will be viewings on Friday, November 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home, located at 646 East 800 North, and from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church
Saturday prior to the funeral.
Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery.
The family wants to give a special thanks to Lucas, Max, Jan, and our  angel 
Allyson of Hearts for Hospice for their kindness and care.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/3/2004 - 11/4/2004.

Craig, Floyd
Floyd Craig, of Orem passed away Saturday, October 30, 2004 at the age of 87.
He was born December 28, 1916 to William John and Catherine Evans Craig in
Winterquarters, Utah. Floyd married Deon Chapman on September 1, 1939 in Price
Utah. Floyd lived his entire life in Utah.
Floyd served his country in the US Army and was a veteran of World War II. He
was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.He
loved to sing and dance and enjoyed everything about the outdoors, especially
camping and hiking as well as traveling. One of his many interests was art and
through his life painted many canvases. Floyd was also an avid photographer.
He had a gift for fixing and repairing things including cars, and believed
that he could do anything if he put his mind to it. Floyd loved helping those
around him.
Survivors include his children: Paul (Merle) Craig, Judie (Steve) Carter,
Scott Craig, Catherine (Don) Findlay, Cindy (Charles) Huff, David (Cindy)
Craig. He is survived by 27 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, a brother
Cleon Craig, a special niece, Mildred Mendenhall and many nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the wonderful people at Hearthstone Manor and Harmony Home
Health, who loved and tenderly cared for Floyd this past year. They were a
blessing to us all!
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Cascade Chapel at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem. A
viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and also
Saturday from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment
will be held in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/4/2004 - 11/5/2004.

DeMille, Ruth Jaensch
Ruth Jaensch DeMille, age 78, passed away October 30, 2004 in Orem, UT. She
was born June 29, 1926 in Zwickau, Germany to Heinrich Jaensch and Johanne
Schreiter. The family immigrated to Utah prior to Ruths first birthday. Ruth
grew up in Salt Lake City where she attended South High School and LDS
Business College. She married Elwin DeMille November 18, 1947 in the Salt Lake
Temple. They made their home in Hurricane, UT where they raised their family.
The past few years, Ruth lived with her daughter Jill in American Fork.
Ruth was an active and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints serving in the Primary, Young Women, and the Relief Society.
She was an excellent teacher influencing many lives. She especially loved
German extraction and the friends she made there. She worked for Hall Brothers
Construction as a secretary for 27 years. She was a proficient typist, typing
over 110 WPM.
Ruth was a happy, friendly, and positive person who loved people and made many
friends wherever she went. She especially delighted in her grandchildren,
always making sure the cookie jar was full. She was a dedicated mother who
loved homemaking, especially crocheting, cooking, quilting and sewing.
She is survived by her children David (Helen) DeMille of Cedar City, UT;
Colleen (Ken) Talbot of Hinckley, UT; Brent J (Emilee) DeMille of Orem, UT;
Jill (David) Albin of American Fork, UT; 15 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren; three brothers Roland Jaensch of Bountiful, UT; Melvin Jaensch
of Yucaipa, CA; and Karl Jaensch of Garden Grove, CA. She was preceded in
death by her husband Elwin DeMille, a brother Alfred Jaensch, and her sister
Hanna Sweat.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Utah Valley Dialysis Center for
their loving and professional care.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the
Hurricane Sky Mountain LDS Chapel (402 N 2600 W, Hurricane). Friends may call
Saturday morning from 10:00 am until time of services at the church. Interment
will be in the Hurricane City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah
Mortuary. Condolences may be sent through our Web site at
www.southernutahmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.
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Dyer, Lisa Ann Blocherer
LAYTON - Lisa Ann Blocherer Dyer, 43, passed away Tuesday, November 32, 2004
at her home.
She was born July 14, 1961 in Santa Rosa, CA; the daughter of Gustav K. and
Esther Belle Jordan Blocherer.
Lisa married Robert K. Dyer on April 30, 1982 in the Jordan River LDS Temple.
She worked as a data analyst in the health insurance business.
She was an active member of the LDS church, serving in many positions
including Relief Society, Primary, Young Womens Presidencies and most recently
as a Family History Consultant.
Lisa was a PTA President and served as an officer.
She enjoyed family history and homemaking.
Surviving are her husband, Robert K. Dyer, four daughters, Kathleen M. Dyer,
Megan K. Dyer, Sara D. Dyer, Julie Ann Dyer, Layton; parents, Las Maravillas,
NM; brothers, Richard J. Blocherer, North Richland Hills, TX; and John E.
Blocherer, San Jose, CA.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. at
Lindquists Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may
call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the
mortuary.
Interment, Lindquists Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.
E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Hedman, Norma Marie
ST. GEORGE - N. Marie Hedman, age 66, passed away November1, 2004, in St.
George, UT, after a prolonged illness. She was born August 28, 1938, in
Cardston, Alberta, Canada, to Bertrand Richard Godfrey and Rosezella Glenn
Godfrey.
When Marie was approximately one-year old, her family moved to Northern Utah
where she was raised and educated. She attended elementary and secondary
schools in Midvale, UT, was a graduate of Jordan High School, received an
Associates of Arts degree from the University of Utah, and a Bachelor's Degree
from Brigham Young University.
She married Paul Hedman on May 29, 1957, in the Salt Lake Temple. Over their
47 years of marriage, she lived with her husband and children in many
locations across the U.S.: Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, and Redlands, CA; Brigham
City, Orem, and Provo, UT; Arlington, VA; Gaithersburg, MD; and Dayton, OH.
She and her husband retired to St. George, UT, in 2001.
Marie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
where she served in many callings, including approximately 30 combined years
as Ward Choir Director in many different wards across the U.S.A.
Marie loved to teach and was a certified elementary school teacher. One of her
most memorable teaching experiences was when she taught  I Am a Child of God 
to the K-8th grades in Saint Luke's Parochial School in the Washington D.C.
area. Marie also enjoyed adventures, like traveling cross-country in an old
Volkswagen with only an 11-year-old boy as a navigator. And then there was the
time when Marie and Damon's flight into Washington D.C. was diverted to Dulles
Airport where it was met by many emergency vehicles with red lights flashing.
An unscheduled landing where the pilot came into the cabin reading his
instruction book had preceded this. Then there was the tornado watch!
Marie loved her family very much and worried constantly over their welfare.
She has influenced many individuals for good, particularly her husband, who
considered her his best friend and sweetheart for more than fifty years. She
will be greatly missed.
Surviving family include her husband, Paul Hedman, St. George, UT; sisters,
Marion (Gordon) Glover, St. George, UT, and Kathleen (Paul) Watts, Bountiful,
UT; brother, Gordon (Virginia) Godfrey, Salt Lake City, UT; daughters, Zelda
(Tom) Hawk, Seattle, WA, and Carol Leigh (Curtis) Fisher, Spanish Fork, UT;
son, Damon Hedman, Fullerton, CA; foster-son, Poul (Bettina) Jensen, Randers,
Denmark; seven grandchildren, Christopher (Velancy) Fisher, Spanish Fork, UT,
David (Elizabeth) Turner, Auburn, WA, Misha Turner, Bremmerton, WA, Russel
(Mia) Fisher, Orem, UT, Marie Turner, Provo, UT, William Turner, Clearfield,
UT, and Grace Turner, Clearfield, UT; five foster grandchildren, Hans,
Charlotte, Amanda, Catherine Marie, and Benjamin Jensen, Randers, Denmark; and
two great-grandchildren, Christina and Caden, Eagle Mountain, UT.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., at
Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George. Friends and family may call
Friday, November 5, from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., and again on Saturday from
9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to services, both at the mortuary. A brief graveside
service will be held Monday, November 8, 2004, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mountain
View Memorial Estates Cemetery, 3115 E. 7800 S., Salt Lake City, UT.
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, (435)
673-2454.
The family wishes to express appreciation to all the doctors, nurses, and
staff in the LDS Hospital Liver Transplant Program, and to the floor nurses
and staff at the LDS Hospital who have taken such excellent care of Marie
during many hospital stays these past three years. Gratitude is also expressed
to the nurses, aides, and staff at the St. George Care Center for making
Marie's last few weeks as comfortable as possible.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Marie's
name to the Liver Transplant Program at LDS Hospital, Eighth Ave. & C Street,
Salt Lake City, UT 84143.
Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com.
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Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Hindmarsh, Victor C. "Vic"
Victor C. "Vic" Hindmarsh was born January 16, 1916 to Parley and Beatrice
Hindmarsh. He passed peacefully from this life on October 30, 2004 with loving
family members at his bedside.
Victor was educated in the Provo City Schools. He married Fern Johnson in the
Salt Lake Temple on November 17, 1937. Their lives were blessed with two
children, Ted C. Hindmarsh (Shirlene) and Mary Anne Yancey. Vic was very proud
of his 9 wonderful grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He is also
survived by a sister, Zenna Hickman. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Fern, 2 brothers and two sisters.
Vic felt it was a significant honor to be a temple worker in the Provo Temple
and experienced spiritual growth serving for many years as co-chairman of the
Park Ward banquet committee, a successful ward budget fund raising activity.
Vic worked for U.S. Steel and loved the outdoors (hunting and fishing), and
his grandchildren.
Those who knew him will always remember his ability to find humor in any
situation. You always made us laugh Dad, and well miss you.
Vics family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff of BelAire Assisted
Living and First Choice Home Health Care.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 5, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., in
the Grandview South Stake Center, 1122 Grand Avenue, Provo. Friends may call
at the church on Friday from 12:00 until 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in the
Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Funeral services under the direction of Berg
Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/3/2004 - 11/4/2004.

Lee, W. Grant
Our loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, W. Grant Lee,
peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father on Friday, October 29, 2004 in
Provo, Utah at the age of 77.
He was born August 25, 1927 to loving parents Grant W. and Verma Lowry Lee in
Cardston, Alberta, Canada. At the age of one, the family moved to the United
States. He spent his childhood in Spokane, WA. and Salt Lake City, UT. He
graduated from East High School in Salt Lake. He loved sports and as a youth,
especially loved basketball and tennis. He served his country in the U. S.
Army and Merchant Marines. On September 8, 1949 he received his temple
endowments in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple and then served an LDS mission in
the central states. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from BYU. He
then received his Phd from Florida State University.
In 1966 he married Louene Johnson (divorced) and he is the father of four
children and 16 grandchildren. Children always held a special place in his
heart. His greatest joys in life were his children and grandchildren.
Grant worked as the director of adult education at Jefferson College, Missouri
then went on to work for the LDS Social Services in both California and Utah
for 9 years. He also worked at the American Fork Training Center and most
recently he enjoyed his time spent at Wasatch House and his work using humor
and music to help people heal and enrich their lives. He was loved for his
infectious sense of humor and his endless thirst for practical solutions to
the problems of his fellow human beings. Grant lived a full, beautiful life
and he will be loved and missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Sophia Sage Bell, his mother
Verma Lowry Lee and his father Grant W. Lee. He is survived by his four
children, Mark (Lora) Lee, Susan Petersen, Sharon (Jay) Marquez and Cathleen
(Sim) Bell and his 16 grandchildren; Cardin, Chris, Ben, Cianna, Jon, Max,
Zane, Sidney, Jake, Asher, Alexandra, Zachary, Allyson, Madalyn and Chloe. He
is also survived by his sister Lorna Holdaway and his brother Darrel (RaOla)
Lee.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the
Cascade Chapel at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem. A
viewing will be held 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment
will be in the Provo City Cemetery with military rites provided by VFW
District #4. Dad.... Your laughter was our best medicine!! We Love You!!
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Little, Charlotte Childers
Born January 14, 1947 in So. Charleston, West Virginia and died November 2,
2004 in Provo, Utah surrounded by her family at UVRMC.
She was loved by all. Some of her favorite things included crocheting, sewing,
bowling, playing games with her family and spending time with her
grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all.
Charlotte is survived by her husband Thomas Little of Provo; children, Tamara
(Matt) Huff, Idaho Falls, ID, Sarah (Phil) Snow, Salt Lake City, UT, Sharon
Tomljenovich, Provo, UT, Steven Little, Idaho Falls, ID, Kristina (Scott)
Livingston, Santaquin, UT, James (Jessica) Little, Idaho Falls, ID, and Kevin
(Dawn) Little of Provo, UT; 14 grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Sue Crandall of
Ohio and Jean Stone of California.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Slate Canyon 2nd Ward Chapel, 715 S. Utah Avenue, Provo. Friends may call
Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street.
Interment, Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Meservy, Shirley Elizabeth Homer
Shirley (83) was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Brigham Ezra Homer (1886-1969)
and Elizabeth Blakely Homer (1888-1928). The family lived in Idaho, Oregon,
Utah and California. Her mother died when she was seven years old in Idaho
Falls.
Shirley graduated from Hoover High School (Glendale, CA) and briefly attended
Glendale Business College. She worked as a ceramic decorator in Hollywood, CA
from 1939 until 1944 when she returned to Provo, Utah.
She married Joseph Robert Meservy (Provo City Court Judge) in the Salt Lake
Temple on March 20, 1946.
Professionally, Shirley worked 30 years (1949 to 1979) for Utah Adult
Probation and Parole where she earned the respect and admiration of her
colleagues and was awarded exceptional honors such as the prestigious
Distinguished Service Award (1966) by the Utah State Public Employees Assoc
(UPEA) and Utahs Courtesy is Contagious award (Aug 1978). Shirley also was
elected as a board member of the state UPEA.
As an active member of the LDS Church, she held numerous leadership positions
including helping to oversee and attend some 550+ dances for the youth
continuously every Saturday night over 11 years while Sec/Treas & Co-Chairman
of the 4 Stake MIA Dance Committee for the West Utah, Utah, Provo, and East
Provo Stakes. She served as a Receptionist at the Provo Temple, was Ward Music
Chairman and birthday caller (both for 10 years) in the Pleasant View Second
Ward.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, Joseph Robert
Meservy (1964), by her brothers: Cecil, Norman, and half brothers Merril and
Herald. She is survived by her dear sister, Mary Phillips (Heber) who became a
mother to her when her own mother died, by her brother in law Royal Meservy
(Sheila) and sister in laws: Sheila Meservy (Royal), Virginia Homer (Cecil),
Betty Homer (Herald), and Iris Meservy (Forest) along with numerous nieces,
nephews and their children.
Shirley will be fondly remembered as a class act: warm, loving, intelligent,
thoughtful, professional, and dependable, a beautiful and sharp dresser, for
her easy laugh and the tens of thousands of cookies she baked and shared with
friends and family over the years. We love you Shirley!
The family would like to thank the numerous friends and ward family who went
the extra mile to care for Shirley the last few months. They were terrific.
Special singular mention is appropriate to thank Karolyn Nunnery who was an
angel to Shirley those last weeks caring for her.
Funeral services for Shirley will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov 6, at the
Rock Canyon LDS Chapel located at 2445 N 650 E, Provo (near the Provo temple).
Viewings will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, Nov 5 at the Walker Sanderson Funeral home
located at 646 E 800 N in Orem; also from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the chapel
preceding the funeral services. Interment will be at the East Lawn Memorial
Hills Cemetery in Provo.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Mitchell, Linas Moad
Linas Moad Mitchell, our dear husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa
passed away Monday, November 1, 2004, in Provo from complications of
pneumonia. He left this life peacefully, surrounded by loving family members
who miss him already!
Linas was born January 25, 1917, in Hammon, Oklahoma to Henry and Laura Moad
Mitchell. As a youth he grew up enjoying the companionship of his seven
brothers and sisters and the summers spent on his grandparents farm. He
completed his graduation from Hammon High School and attended one year of
college in Weatherford, Oklahoma. At the onset of WWII, dad joined the
military to serve his country. It was while stationed at Fort Douglas in Salt
Lake City, that Linas met and married our mom, Margie Taysom, in May of 1942.
They later moved to Richland, Washington, where together they raised their
three children.
Linas worked as a health physics technician at Hanford in Richland during his
adult life. Dad loved taking his family camping and was an avid golfer and
reader. His precious wife passed away in 1977 from cancer. Dad was fortunate
enough to become reacquainted with his high school sweetheart Vernell. They
married in 1978 and lived a wonderful retired life together in Sun City, AZ.
Linas leaves behind his wife, Vernell, Elk City, OK and two children, Ron
(Mimi) Mitchell, Richland, WA and Patti (Delray) Sanderson, Provo, UT. Laurie
(Scott) Hansen, his youngest daughter, passed away in 1997 in Orem, UT. Dad
also leaves 18 terrific grandchildren who will never forget him and his 29
great-grandchildren. Dad, your goodness and influence will be felt by
generations to come.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA. Arrangements
are being made by Walker Sanderson Funeral Home of Orem.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Nielson, June Thomas
June Thomas Nielson died Sunday, October 31, 2004 at her home in Springville.
She was born at Provo, Utah April 23, 1925 to Odo R. (O.R.) Thomas and Afton
Naylor Thomas. She married Oran T. Nielson in 1955 in Las Vegas, Nevada and
they were later divorced.
She received her education in the Provo City Schools and graduated from the
University of Utah with a degree in Business Administration. She was a member
of Delta Delta Delta Sorority while at the University.After graduation she
became the personal secretary to the manager of Sears Roebuck & Co. in
Provo.In 1949 she was employed by the United States, State Department,
Division of Foreign Service as a cryptographer, spending time in Washington,
D.C., and one year in Frankfort, Germany.
After her marriage she was employed by Nebo School District where she was
secretary at the Springville Middle School for 20 years until her retirement
in 1987. She loved music and was an avid reader.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Mark T. (Jenefer) Nielson, Kay
Nielson (Stacey) Mitchell, and Paul T. Nielson; three grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. in the
Springville Evergreen Cemetery at 1997 South 400 East. There will be a viewing
Saturday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in
Springville.
Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Orton, Iris Cottam
After spending the past 90 years teaching us through her Christ-like example,
her mission is complete and she has returned to her Heavenly Father to be with
her sweetheart and other loved ones she has truly missed.
Iris was born on October 6, 1914, to Heber C. and Asineth Jarvis Cottam in St.
George, Utah.She passed away at her home on October 31, 2004.She was third of
eight children and grew up in St. George. While attending Dixie College, she
met Glenn Bayles Orton.After he finished medical school, they were married on
July 9, 1935 and began their life together in the small railroad town of
Hanna, Wyoming.A short time later they found their way to Springville, Utah
where he practiced medicine for more than forty years.
She worked side by side with him in his office until a daughter was born 12
years later.In the next eleven years seven sons joined the family. They were
sealed for time and eternity in the St. George Temple in 1955.
The gospel was an integral part of her life and she served in many capacities.
She supported her husband faithfully in his callings as well ¥ the perfect
example of a loving and devoted marriage.
She had a great quest for knowledge and desire to learn.She loved to read and
share her knowledge with others.She enjoyed traveling and seeing the places
she read about with her sister Elizabeth and friend Ardis.
While she was a mother to seven of her own children, many, many, others also
saw her as their Mom. Her door was always open, and her heart full of
compassion and love for all. She supported many youth on their missions; she
provided a home to many who were in need of shelter.Iris had a way of
instantly making anyone feel cared for and nurtured.There wasnt anything she
wouldnt give. The true love of Christ flowed from her to all those around her.
She is survived by Sally (Eric) Showgren, Mapleton, Pete Orton, Springville,
Eric (Joan) Orton, Mapleton, Larry (Sonya) Orton, Elko, NV, Dr. Dean (June)
Orton, Lincoln City, OR, Dr. Brent (Dr. Marie) Orton, Kirksville, MO,
twenty-six grandchildren and twenty nine great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by two sisters and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Adams of St. George,
Ellen Raye Brown of Sandy, Naomi Cottam of Salt Lake City, and Georgia Cottam
of St. George. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Glenn, son John, an
infant son and two grandsons.
Friends and family may call Thursday evening, November 4, 2004 at the Wheeler
Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville, UT from 6 until 8 p.m. Services
will be held on Friday, November 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. with an additional viewing
before the services at the church, 55 North Main in Springville from 9:30
until 10:30 am. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/3/2004 - 11/5/2004.

Perry, Kristine Dee Stevenson
Kristine returned to her heavenly home, 1 Nov 2004, after a sudden illness.
She was born to Roger Ray and Mary Ethel Richins Stevenson in Provo, 24
Nov1960. She married Ronald Douglas Perry, 2 Jul 1985 in the Salt Lake Temple.
She served the LDS Church in the Connecticut Hartford Mission and has a
special love for the people of Vermont. She has a passion for life and the
gospel of Jesus Christ. A beloved wife and mother who served and loved her
family and everyone with whom she came in contact.
Survived by her husband, 3 daughters, Jessica, Michelle, Madeline, 1 son
Jacob, mother, siblings, Roger of Michigan, Danny of Mapleton, and Mindy
Stevenson of Pleasant Grove.
Services Sat 11 am American Fork North Stake Center, 975 N 60 E. Friends may
call Friday evening 6 to 8 pm at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, Am Fork
and 1 hour prior to services at the church. Interment American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Richins, Jane Strong
Our beloved mother Jane Strong Richins, age 81, passed away November 1, 2004.
She was born May 7, 1923, the daughter of Ernest and Norma Bringhurst Strong,
in Springville, Utah. She attended school in Springville and graduated from
Springville High School. She attended BYU University 1941-1943.
Jane married J. Grant Richins on September 18, 1943, in the Mesa, Arizona
Temple during World War II while Grant was in Flight School Training.She has
been an active member of the LDS Church, and served in numerous capacities but
most notably as an accomplished pianist/organist.Her service as a
pianist/organist began at the age of 16.
Jane is survived by her husband, J. Grant Richins, of Springville; 3 sons and
1 daughter: Joseph Grant Richins Jr., Gary Rhett Richins, Dan Thomas Richins,
Norma Richins Broin, 18 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.She is also
survived by her sister Lucille Peterson of Springville. Her parents and
brothers Bert Strong, John Strong, and Earl Strong preceded her in death.
Jane earned her 5 year YWMIA camp award as an adult and served as a wonderful
leader at Young Womens Camp for a number of years.
Jane loved her family and friends ¥ and had many of both.She will be deeply
missed by them.Jane loved to garden, play bridge, travel both nationally and
internationally. She was a fabulous cook, she loved to play golf, and skied
for a number of years. Mom was the glue that held our family together.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Provo Utah Valley Hospital
ICU and IMC doctors, nurses and staff for their kind and loving care of Jane.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the
Hobble Creek West Stake Center at 555 South 600 East in Springville.Friends
may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary in Springville, 211
E 200 S, as well as Saturday at 12 Noon at the church one hour prior to
services. Interment will be held directly following funeral services at the
Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.

Stewart, Thelma Graves
Thelma Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away
peacefully at the home of her daughter on Tuesday, November 2, 2004 and is now
reunited with her eternal companion.
She was born August 8, 1921 in Lake Shore, Utah to James Henry Graves and Edna
Rosella Hadfield. She was the third of six children and attended school and
grew up in Springville, Utah. She married Rex K. Stewart, Sr. in the Salt Lake
LDS Temple on August 28, 1942. They made their home and raised their family in
Benjamin, Utah. She is the loving mother of four children: Rex K. (Peggy)
Stewart, Jr. of Salem, Utah; Steven G. (Paula) Stewart of Bountiful, Utah;
Sharon Ann (Gordon) Gillman of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; and Brad L. Stewart of
Bountiful, Utah.
Thelmas life was devoted to her husband, children, and close friends. We are
very privileged and blessed to have her as our mother. She served faithfully
in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints her entire life, and
blessed her family with a strong testimony. After Rex retired, they worked in
the Provo LDS Temple and the Family History Center in Spanish Fork where she
continued to serve after Rexs death. Thelma also served at the Provo
Missionary Training Center.
She is survived by her four children; 17 grandchildren and 19
great-grandchildren; in addition to her brothers, Norman Graves, Ron Graves,
and her sister Emma Mason. She was teased by her husband and children
throughout her life and through it all developed a wonderful sense of humor.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the
Benjamin 2nd Ward Chapel, 3278 West 7300 South. Friends may call on Friday
evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish
Fork, and on Saturday at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the
services. Interment will be in the Benjamin Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2004.