OBITS: Daily Herald 7 Nov 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Aitken, Neil Thomsen
On November 5, 2004, Neil Thomsen Aitken was carried by Gods angels to meet
his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Neil was born March 18, 1951, in American Fork, Utah, the oldest child of Bert
Aitken and Norma Jean Thomsen Turner. He grew up in Benjamin, and attended
Spanish Fork High, where he was active in band and Acapella choir.
He joined the U.S. Army and served for 6 years. While he was stationed in
Germany, he met his wife, Debbie. They were later divorced.
Neil worked as a miner most of his adult life, in Wyoming and Colorado. Being
especially gifted with disabled people, he worked in convalescent centers when
he returned to Utah. He was thoughtful, compassionate, and devoted to his
family. He loved music, and being around people of all ages.
Neil leaves behind three sons: Chris, Robbie, and Josh; his mother, Norma Jean
Turner (Kyle), of Provo; his father, Bert Aitken (Dolores), of Lake Shore;
siblings: Alan, of West Valley City; Laurie DeHaas (Gary), of Springville;
Glen (Doris), of Craig, CO; Garth (Tracy), of Spanish Fork; and Don (Lisa), of
Spanish Fork. He also leaves 6 grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2004, in the Walker
Mortuary Chapel of Spanish Fork, 187 South Main Street. Visitation will be
9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Neil, you will be greatly missed, but our joy will be full when we meet again.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/7/2004.

Averett, Triston Tyler
Our precious little angel, Triston Tyler Averett, has returned to live with
his Heavenly Father. His life was very short, but touched the lives of so many
who love him and will always miss him.
Tristons tiny body was delivered to us on November 4, 2004. His is loved by
his father, Tyler Watts Averett; his mother, Crystal Ann Averett; and his
sisters: Aspen, Acacia, and Kayleigh. Triston is also loved and missed by his
grandparents, Ron and Joanne Lake, of Salem; and Gary and Dianne Averett, of
Spanish Fork; and great grandparents, RL and Bernice Watts, of Spanish Fork;
Leona Lake, of Salem; and Marvin Ivie, of Orem.
Triston will be laid to rest at Springville Cemetery on Monday, November 8,
2004. A graveside service will be held in Tristons honor for the family at 1
p.m., following a family viewing at 11:30 a.m.
Our little angel, we love you so very much, and will miss you greatly. You
have touched a place in our hearts and there you will always remain.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/7/2004.

Cook, Thayrel Vance
Thayrel Vance Cook, age 94, left this mortal world to return to his Heavenly
Father and his beloved wife, on Thursday, November 4, 2004.
Thayrel was born in Cedar Fort, Utah, on August 19, 1910, to Barnes Alma and
Alice Adeline Southam Cook, the second of thirteen children. He married Pearl
Merrell in Duchesne, UT, on March 2, 1934, after a 12-day courtship; and, two
weeks later, they were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for time and all
eternity. They were married 63 years before Pearl died; their marriage was
once described as one of the greatest love stories of our time.
Together they had seven children: Marion (LaMont) Shupe, Ogden, UT; T. Robert
(Pat) Cook, Salt Lake City, UT; Merrill (Alonna) Cook, Salt Lake City, UT; Jim
(Bonnie) Cook, Myton, UT; Diane (Bob) Reay, Vernal, UT; Henry (Roberta) Cook,
Delmont, PA; and Beth (Don) Clark, Orem, UT. They had 36 grandchildren, 70
great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Thayrel is also survived
by his brothers and sisters: Arvilla Taylor, Rulon Cook, Florence Henke,
Donald Cook, Bernard Cook, Reba Kitchen, and Maxine Harris. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Pearl; his parents, and by his brothers and sisters:
Sheldon, Marion, Edris, Mabel, and Esther; two grandsons, and one
great-grandson.
Thayrel led a full life and enjoyed many occupations, including truck driver,
farmer, miner, storekeeper, lab technician, newspaper deliveryman, chauffeur
for the Vernal Golden Age Center, and full-time father and grandfather. He was
active in the LDS Church his entire life and enjoyed his time doing temple
work at many different temples. He had a true and lasting testimony of temple
work and his greatest desire in life was to become like the Savior. Grandpa,
you were a great example to all of us, and we will miss you!
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 8, 2004, at 11 a.m., in the
Timpview 5th Ward Chapel, 865 West 100 North, in Orem, UT. Family and friends
may call on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the chapel in Orem; and, from
10-10:45 a.m. on Monday. Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, at
11 a.m., in the Vernal Memorial Park. Family and friends may call from
10-10:45 a.m. at the Spafford Funeral Home, 224 East 500 South, Vernal, UT,
prior to the graveside services. Flowers may be delivered to the home of
Thayrels daughter, Beth Clark 1027 N. 750 West, Orem, prior to the viewing or
services.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/7/2004.

Harris, Lynn M.
Lynn M. Harris, age 71, of Spanish Fork, Utah, passed away Wednesday, November
3, 2004. He was born July 9, 1933, in Fairview, Idaho, to Ira Lewis and Inid
Rachel Marler Harris. He married Joyce Ann Partington, the love of his life,
on January 22, 1982, in Spanish Fork, Utah.
Lynn served in U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked in the banking
industry and insurance sales before being employed as a telephone engineer for
Mid-State Consultants. He worked his way up and ran jobs all over the country.
He loved this work and retired after 22 years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and reading. He was an avid fan of BYU sports and
was thrilled at the comeback of the Utah Jazz.
Lynn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Spanish Fork; three sons and five
daughters: Debra Lynn (Ariel) Paraso, of Salt Lake City; Willa (Peter) Knight,
of Riverton; Wendy (Craig) Oswald, of Madras, Oregon; Carl (Meg) Harris, of
Salt Lake City; Gena (David) Miller, of Welch, Colorado; Brenda Harris, of
Dallas, Oregon; Ivan Harris, of Salt Lake City; Joe (Holly) Harris, of Cedar
City; three stepchildren: Susan Dawson, of Titusville, Florida; Patty (Bret)
Dixon, of Roy; Paula Wankier, of Spanish Fork; 23 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Gary (Renee) Harris, of
Sandy; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a brother, Jack Harris.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 8, 2004, at 10 a.m., in the Walker
Family Mortuary Chapel, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork. Friends and family may
gather at the mortuary one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in
the Logan City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/7/2004.

Mickiewicz, William "Bill"
William  Bill  Mickiewicz peacefully returned to his Father in Heaven on Nov.
3rd, 2004, surrounded by his family. Dad was born on April 23, 1918, to
immigrant parents. Dad was 86 years young. He was extremely proud of his
Polish heritage. He was born in PA and raised in NJ. Dad was one of 9
children.
Dad was 23 years old when he joined the Navy, serving in the Pacific Theatre
in WW2. While stationed in the southern U.S., he met and married his
sweetheart, Marilyn  Joyce  Carter, who survives him after 56 years of
marriage. They started their family in 1948, bearing Joyce Anne  Joy  (Ron)
Seaman, of Santa Rosa, CA; followed by Robert (Sara) of Chico, CA; Richard, of
Provo; Rusty, of Am. Fork; Randy (Nancy), of Provo; and Jeannie Mickiewicz, of
Am. Fork. After fourteen years of marriage, Dad was baptized into the LDS
Church and his marriage to Joyce was later solemnized in the Los Angeles
Temple. He leaves behind his special sister-in-law, Ann Lewis, of Redding CA;
all six of his children and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, his older brother, Hank; his sisters, Helen and Leona;
nieces and nephews, and close friends too numerous to count.
Dad, Mom, and Rusty moved to Am. Fork from California in 2001, to be closer to
family. They left many exceptionally close friends behind, including Jim and
Jeanne Hall, Emilia Nolan, the Heitman family, the Grosi family, and the
Tuitama family.
Dad retired from the Navy as a Senior Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of
valiant service. Dad also retired from Prudential Life Insurance Company after
20 years of helping others plan for their future. He was admired as a
compassionate, trusted friend to all.
Dad was an ardent outdoorsman his whole life, passing on his love of nature to
his children and grandchildren. He was especially fond of fishing. On his 80th
birthday, his children treated him to a fishing trip of a lifetime to Alaska,
a trip which he shared with his sons, Robert and Randy. His love of fishing
was exceeded only by his love for his family.
Dad had an awesome sense of humor. He could always be found with a smile on
his face and a joke on his lips. Everyone who met Dad knew he was a choice
spirit, and were drawn to his light. He led by example, showing his family the
meaning of hard work, the importance of responsibility, honor, and trust. By
his example we learned love, compassion, sharing, dedication and most
importantly, sacrifice. Everyone who knew our father will miss him, and they
will be comforted in knowing that he left this world in peace, immersed in the
love of his devoted family.
We would also like to express our thanks to the doctors, respiratory
therapists, and especially the nurses and staff at UVRMC, CCU unit, for the
sweet, tender care they showed our father in his final days. There are not
enough words to express our gratitude. God Bless you and your families.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 8th, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the
Hillcrest 5th Ward Chapel, 680 N. 350 W. American Fork. A viewing will be held
Monday at 10 a.m., prior to the funeral service. Internment will be at the
American Fork Cemetery.
Condolences for the family at legacy.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/6/2004 - 11/7/2004.

Smith, Ada Strate
Ada Strate Smith, 85, passed away on Monday, Oct 11,2004, in Aurora, CO. She
was born May 29,1919, in Columbia, Utah, to Abraham and Mary Ina (Brough)
Strate. She graduated from U of Utah in 1939 with a degree in Education. Ada
was married to Dr. Edgar A. Smith of Pleasant Grove, Utah, who proceeded her
in death in 1997. She is survived by her son, Bruce Smith, of Westminster, CO;
and her daughter, Sally (Smith) Nole of Lakewood, WA; and 4 grandchildren and
7 great grandchildren.
Her hobbies included traveling, dressmaking, cooking and ceramics. She donated
her time for many years teaching ceramics at Beck Recreation Center in Aurora,
CO. She also enjoyed many hours of wildlife watching in her own backyard.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hospice of Colorado.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/7/2004.


Stone, Stanley Ellis
Stanley Ellis Stone, 84, died October 28, 2004, in Seattle, Washington, and
wrote this obituary several years ago.
He was born September 7, 1920, in Salem, Utah, to Ammon Oliver and Roycie
Sheffield Stone. Married his sweetheart, Myrle Nelson, June 3, 1942, in Salt
Lake LDS Temple. She died December 23, 1992. Served three years in U.S. Air
Force during World War II. Employed at Hill Air Force Base forty years in
maintenance and technical services. Active in LDS Church, serving many
positions in Sunday School and Priesthood. Was membership clerk for 20 years;
his favorite position was Greeter for the Primary Childrens Sunday School.
High Priest at time of death.
Survived by son, Lewis A. Stone, and wife, Marlene, Seattle, WA; two brothers,
Chester A. Stone, and wife, Shirley, Pleasant Grove, UT; Thane Stone, and
wife, Lola, Spanish Fork, UT; one sister, Vaunda (Mrs. Darwin) Box, American
Fork, UT; three grandchildren: Jennifer Stone and Jacob Stone, Seattle; Rob
von Behren, and wife, Carolyn, Berkeley, CA; and three great-grandchildren:
Jessica in Seattle, and Zachary and Ava in Berkeley; and many nieces and
nephews.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Myrle, in 1992; son, Jeffrey, in 2000;
and infant son, Lee, in 1951.
Services will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Russon
Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, UT. Friends may call
at the mortuary Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m.; and, Wednesday, from 9:45-10:45
a.m. prior to services.
Interment, Bountiful Lakeview Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/7/2004.