OBITS: Daily Herald 5 Nov 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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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.

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.

Purcell, Albert Ernest
LAYTON - Faithful husband and beloved father and grandfather Albert Ernest
Purcell, 82, returned home on November 6, 2004.
He was born November 18, 1921 in Webster City, Iowa the son of Vaughn M. and
Marguerite Fort Purcell. After joining the LDS church his family immigrated to
Utah.
Albert was reared and educated in Ogden, graduating from Weber Academy and
BYU. He received his PHD in Biochemistry from Purdue University.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and Korean Wars.
Albert married Mary Talbot on June 20, 1946 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Albert retired as a biochemist for the USDA and later worked in the BYU Food
Science Dept.
He was an active member of the LDS church, serving as High Councilman and home
teacher.
Albert enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and tinkering in his yard.
Surviving are his wife Mary, Layton; son, Scott (Kitty) Purcell, Layton;
daughter, Diane Purcell, Clay Center, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Kevin,
Karen, Joannie, Tony, Ramon and brother, Melvin (Dorothy) Purcell, Orem.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the
Layton East Stake Center, 1015 No. Emerald Drive. Friends and family may call
Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the stake center.
Interment, Lindquists Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.
Funeral directors, Lindquists Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.
E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/5/2004.