OBITS: Daily Herald 10 Nov 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah submitted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Daily Herald http://www.daily-herald.com Booth Sr., Frank William Frank William Booth, Sr., beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Monday, November 8, 2004. He was born August 11, 1924 in Ogden, Utah to William and Edna Soleman Booth. He married Carol A. Whittaker on May 26, 1980 in Elko, Nevada. Frank served his country during WWII. He loved working on vehicles, doing gardening, spending time outdoors and arguing with his spouse. He enjoyed most of all spending time with family and friend and being with his friends at Hobble Creek Care Center and his friends in Eureka, Utah. Frank is survived by his wife, Carol A. Booth of Eureka, UT and children: Kathy (Lamar) Evans of Texas; Dana Sue (Jay) Knight of Missouri; Frank Booth Jr. of Salt Lake City, UT; Charles Booth of Salt Lake City, UT; James (Anitra) Booth of Eureka, UT; Robin (Amy) Whittaker of Gilbert, Arizona; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, two brothers and three nephews. Services under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Springville. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2004. Brooks, Cody Robert Cody returned home to his loving Heavenly Father to complete his mission there on Nov. 7, 2004. He was also reunited with his dog Bandit. He was born August 15, 1984 in American Fork, Utah to Robert George Brooks and Elane Kirkham Brooks. Cody was a very caring and affectionate person. He loved the outdoors with family and friends including; snowboarding, golf, and camping. He also loved motorcycles, big rims and fast cars. Cody graduated from high school in June 2003 and enjoyed sports. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Codys fun loving personality and kicked-back, easy going ways made it very easy to see why he had so many friends and good times. Cody was loved by many and will be missed deeply by all that knew him. Survived by his parents, Robert G. Brooks of American Fork and Elane Brooks of Lehi; grandparents, Bob and Beverly Brooks, Alpine; Grant and Roberta Kirkham, Kuna, ID; a sister, Ashley Brooks, Rancho Cucamonga, CA; brother, Shane (Melissa) Brooks, Lehi; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork 8th Ward Chapel, 320 N 100 E. Family and friends may call Friday evening at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2004. Butler, Ethel Louise Gelpke Ethel Louise Gelpke Butler, 81, died Sunday morning, November 7, 2004, in Provo, Utah, after a long five year battle with Alzheimers Disease. She was born May 24, 1923, in Canton, Massachusetts to Julia Hall and Charles Henry Gelpke and grew up in Canton attending schools there and later graduating from Simmons College in Boston with a degree in nutrition. She served a dietetic internship at University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan and worked as a community nutritionist and hospital dietician in Massachusetts and New York before deciding to move west in 1949. Studying WPA Waiters Guides she decided to give Colorado a try and when she didnt find a job she liked there, headed to Seattle. An early music teacher had urged that if she ever got to Salt Lake City she should hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and their famous organ, and knowing that the Seattle train went through Salt Lake, she decided to make a stop. At a Saturday organ concert she was invited by the organ caretaker to see the performance from the stand and later given a tour of the Temple grounds and a view of the city from the Capitol Building. Ethel never did make it to Seattle, settling in Utah later that year and becoming a home economist for Utah Power and Light. In 1951 she married Clifford William Butler and settled in Ogden Canyon, Utah, and in 1953 was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. In 1960 she became a teacher in Huntsville. Utah and after moving to Orem in 1965 taught kindergarten at the Cherry Hill School for twenty years. Oh, how she loved the children, and they loved her at least as much in return. She retired in 1985 and served a mission in the Louisiana Baton Rouge Mission, then traveled to Europe, the Holy Land and throughout the United States, often joining Elder Hostel programs to pursue her passion for nature studies, especially birding. She served her church faithfully, with many callings in the Primary, Junior Sunday School, MIA and Relief Society and for many years as a Stake leader in the Singles program. She loved to sing in the ward choir. Ethel also worked hard for her community, and was a member of the Orem Branch of the American Association of University Women, serving a one year term as President, and a member of the Utah Nature Study Society. She was appointed to the Orem Beautification Committee for a two year term in the early eighties, served for two years on the Orem Community Development Block Grant Commission and on the Board of Elder Quest, sponsored by Utah Valley State College. She was an ardent music lover. As a college student she would wait in line for rush tickets to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, once managing to get an autograph from Serge Koussevitsky, music director of the BSO from 1924-1949. She passed on that autograph to a granddaughter who is pursuing a career as a professional violist. Ethels radio was always tuned to the classical music broadcasts of KBYU-FM. She is survived by four sons: Erik P. of Lexington, Massachusetts; Michael B. of Provo; Craig B. of Durango, Colorado; and Bradford H. of Craig, Colorado; as well as seventeen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. One son, Stephen T., pre-deceased her. Also survived by her sister Mary G. Holmes, Canton, Massachusetts. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the thoughtful, caring staff at Courtyard at Jamestown. They loved her just as if she were their Grandma. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 12, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Cherry Hill Stake Center, 1700 South 400 East, Orem. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and Friday morning at the stake center from 9 to 9:45 a.m prior to the services.Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60601-7633 Condolences may be sent to www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com. Published in the Daily Herald from 11/9/2004 - 11/10/2004. Christensen, Dale Clifford Dale Clifford Christensen was born in American Fork on November 3, 1948 and died November 7, 2004 of a sudden heart attack. He was the first child of Clifford and Joyce Abel Christensen. He is survived by his parents, his sister Jana Christensen, his brothers Scott (Tammy) and Alan (Deb) Christensen and his eight nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his loyal friends Terry, Laura, Randy, Bob, Elwina, and Denny. His friend Victor Colledge preceded him in death. Dale was a life long resident of American Fork and had plans to build a home on his property in Alamogordo, New Mexico upon his retirement. He loved visiting the beautiful forests there. Dale had a love for animals, notably the dogs he had as companions through the years. Dale was working at the Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility at the time of his death, where he developed many close friendships over the years. Dale will always be remembered for his enduring generosity, which was unsurpassed. He gave to everyone who needed help, both financially and emotionally. Dales soul radiated kindness and love. He dearly loved his family and friends. The world needs more people as accepting, generous, and unselfish as Dale. His final desire was to continue helping others by donating his organs and tissues. He will be deeply missed by all who love him. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Friday, Nov 12, 2004 at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork. Viewing will be from 12:45 to 1:45 pm prior to the services. Interment in American Fork Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2004. Davis, Blair W. Blair W Davis passed away November 6, 2004. He was born September 11, 1924, in Salem, Utah, to Leo Wilford and Cora Lee Cloward Davis. He was raised and attended schools in Salem, Spanish Fork, and Logan, Utah (Utah State University). He married Ellen Simons on October 24, 1942, in Payson, Utah; marriage later solemnized in the LDS Temple. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and the Combat V. He was active in the communities in which he lived including the American Legion, VFW, DAV, Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Elks, community and church theater, and March of Dimes. In 1961 he moved his family to Flagstaff, Arizona, transferred to Phoenix in 1980, and retired to Clarkdale in 1987 after working 32 years as a sales representative for Nestles Corporation. He resided in Clarkdale until the time of his passing.He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various callings. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, two half-brothers, and a step brother. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, son Blair L. Davis (Kapi), daughter Janet Coker (Jeff), son Dixon Davis, step-sisters Vera Taylor and Mabel Wyler, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grand children. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 9:45 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1377 E. Hombre Drive in Cottonwood, where the funeral will follow at 10:00 a.m. Internment will be in the veterans section of Citizens Cemetery in Flagstaff, Arizona, with a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 2004. Arrangements are under the direction of Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff, Arizona. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2004. Eccles, Christine Logan Christine Kissel Lucas Eccles passed away in her home in Logan after a short battle with cancer on November 5, 2004. She was born August 3, 1961 in Payson, Utah to Charles Steven Jr. and Renae Kissel. She was raised in Springville, Utah and graduated from Springville High School in 1979. She attended UVSC and met her husband Russell Eccles there. Russell and Christine were married on November 19, 1988. They raised five children, Jamie Marie, Kyle, Ronnie, Jacob and Stevierose. Christine was known for her love and devotion to her family and for her exceptional talent for decorating cakes, making Halloween costumes and decorating their home for the holidays. She also owned a dog grooming business for many years. Christine is joined in heaven by her maternal grandparents, Ronal and Mabel Bills; her father, Charles Steven Kissel Jr.; and the familys beloved dog, Tisha. She is survived by her ex-husband Russell Eccles, children Kyle, Ronnie, Jacob and Stevierose Eccles all together in Logan; daughter Jamie (Richard) Patten, Payson, UT; and her mother and step-father Renae and David (Pa) Lucas and brother Michael Lucas, Springville, Utah, and sister Nicole Kissel, Mapleton, Utah. Christine and her family would like to thank Carol, Danny and the staff of Hospice Alliance of Utah for making her last days comfortable at home with her family. They would also like to thank the members of the Logan 15th Ward for everything they have done to help the family at this time. Funeral services are Friday, November 12, 2004 at 12 noon, with a viewing at 10:30 AM at Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan, Utah. Graveside services and interment immediately following at the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be sent to mortuaryobits@yahoo.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family may be made to Ryan Eccles account at any Wells Fargo Bank. Published in the Daily Herald from 11/10/2004 - 11/11/2004. Olson, Ralph D. Ralph Dallas Olson, 96, passed peacefully through the veil on November 6, 2004 in Ogden, Utah. He was born on June 1, 1908 in Brigham City, Utah to Alfred and Mary Olson. He was the tenth of thirteen children. He attended Brigham City schools and earned degrees from Weber State and Utah State Universities. He served an LDS mission to the Tongan Islands when he was 17, for 3 years. He married Delsa Pearl Adamson on July 28, 1939 in the Logan Temple. Ralph worked as a teacher and administrator in Garfield County Schools, Washakie Indian School in Box Elder County, Cache County schools, Liahona College in Tonga, and then 14 years as Dean of Students at the Church College of Hawaii. Ralph has served his church and community throughout his life. He has served in many positions in the LDS church including Bishop and in a Stake Presidency. He was the mayor of River Heights from 1974-78 and a temple worker in the Hawaiian and Logan temples for many years. Ralph loved golfing, fishing, hunting, and working in his yard and garden. He is survived by his wife Delsa of 65 years, children: Dallas S. Olson (Barbara) Atlanta, Georgia, R. Blair Olson (Shirley) Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Candis Scoville (Wink) Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Kim D. Olson (Sylvia) N. Ogden, Utah, 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Ralph was greatly loved by his family and an inspiration to all. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the River Heights 2nd Ward, 600 East 800 South, River Heights, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday, November 12 at the Allen Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center in Logan, Utah, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and also an hour before the funeral at the River Heights 2nd Ward. Condolences may be sent to the family by e-mail to mortuaryobits@yahoo.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2004.