OBITS: Daily Herald 17 Nov 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Ball, Nedra Fay Roberts
Nedra Fay Roberts Ball Our loving mother and grandmother, Nedra Fay Roberts
Ball, 94, returned to her heavenly home November 16, 2004. She was born Sept.
24, 1910 in Lehi, Utah, to Raymond and Effie May Webb Roberts. She married
Arnold Clarence Ball on September 9, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nedra was
honored for 32 years of service in the Lehi School lunch program. She served
in the primary and Relief Society, and cared for the elderly. Nedra always had
a smile and a friendly hello for everyone she met. She was a friend to all and
the first one there when anyone needed help. She was a loving mother,
grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. Survived by her daughter,
Colleen (Paul) Sorensen, Lehi; granddaughter, Jayleen Hill, Lehi; 2 brothers,
Leo Roberts and Tom Roberts; sister, Della Whitman; 4 great grandchildren; 6
great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband; a son, Richard
(Dick) Ball; and a grandson, Russell Paul. Graveside services will be held
Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the Lehi City Cemetery, 400 E. 1100 No.
Friends and family may call at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, Thursday
evening from 6-8 p.m. and also Friday, 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2004.

Campbell, Gertrude Valate Bagnell Coates
Gertrude Valate Bagnell Coates Campbell Gertrude Valate Bagnell Coates
Campbell, age 94, passed away Nov. 14, 2004 in Bountiful, Utah due to natural
causes. She was born June 8, 1910 in Coalville, Utah, to William and Gertrude
Valate Bagnell. She married Luther Carlos Coates on Sep. 12, 1929 in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. He died Dec. 28, 1983. She later married Reed Campbell. She
was a LDS stake seamstress, held many callings in the church and especially
loved Relief Society. She loved to crochet, quilt, and make doilies to give
away to friends and relatives. Survived by a son, Verl B. (Sharon) Coates,
Tooele; 2 daughters, Janice (Lavon) Bullock, Midvale; Lorna (Richard) Kieffer,
Bountiful; 8 step-children; 16 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great
grandchildren; and 1 brother, Jake Bagnell. Preceded in death by 2 husbands; 2
children, Carlyn and Vaughn; 1 grandchild, Bruce Dansie; 5 brothers; and 3
sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the
Wing Mortuary chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi, where friends and family may call
Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment,
Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/16/2004 - 11/17/2004.

Dawson, Gerald Curtis "Jerry"
Gerald "Jerry" Curtis Dawson Gerald "Jerry" Curtis Dawson, 81, of Provo, died
peacefully in his sleep on November 15, 2004, at his home in Provo. He was
born December 2, 1923, a son of Harry Hagell and Minnie Curtis Dawson in Salt
Lake City, Utah. He married Virginia Elaine Mores on July 14, 1945 in Ottumwa,
Iowa, their marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple on March
16, 1963. Gerald served in the US Navy from December 1940-December 1951, he
was in World War II serving in Pearl Harbor. Gerald was the owner of an
electrical company in Long Beach, California for 20 years. He and his family
moved to Utah in July 1981 and worked for the Utah State Prison for 6 years as
an electrical vocational instructor. Gerald was an active member of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he served in many callings during his
life. He was a sea scoutmaster, counselor in the Young Mens, ward clerk,
building maintenance, and as a Temple Ordinance Worker. He and Virginia served
a service mission for the church in American Fork. Gerald enjoyed fishing and
hunting. He and Virginia did much traveling throughout the United States.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia, his son Michael and Sherry Dawson of
Long Beach, CA; daughter Joyce and Bill Codner of Cedar Hills, UT, 4
grandchildren: Alisa, Janell, Matthew, and Amber, 9 great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by a daughter Carolyn Sue and a son Perry J. Graveside
services will be held Friday, November 19, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Veteran's Memorial Park, Redwood Road at the Point of the Mountain. Friends
and family may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary,
495 South State Street in Orem. To a loving Husband, Father, Nonno, Great
Nonno we love you and we will miss you until we meet again.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/17/2004 - 11/18/2004.

Farley, Kevin Ray
Kevin Ray Farley Kevin Ray Farley, our beloved son, brother, cousin, nephew,
and friend passed away on the morning of November 15, 2004. Kevin was born to
Roger Lynn and Jillynn Farley on July 1, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois. Kevin is
survived by his father, mother and his dear brothers and sisters: Kyle
(Angie), Bryan, Andrew (Joani), Heather (Will Farrar), Marissa and Brianna.
Also, Grandma Darlene Pett, Grandpa Merrill Farley and four nephews who all
love him unconditionally. We will miss Kevin's contagious smile that lit up
our lives and lifted our hearts. Beyond his family and friends, Kevin loves
the great outdoors. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 18 at 11:00
a.m. at American Fork First Ward located at 381 South 300 East, American Fork.
A viewing will be held at 9:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will take
place at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2004.

Gray, Tyler S.
Tyler S. Gray Orem - Tyler Stillwell Gray, age 22 of Orem, died Sunday, Nov.
14, 2004 in Orem, Utah. He was born February 11, 1982 in Provo, Utah son of
Russell W. and Judy Pyrene Merrill Gray. He married Juanita Victoria Straight,
Sept. 9, 2003. Tyler worked for Whitewater Marble Company. He played baseball
in his youth, was an eagle scout, and enjoyed writing and poetry. He loved the
outdoors, snow skiing, camping, hiking, and backpacking. Survived by his wife;
parents, of Orem; grandparents, Ernest Merrill, North Fork, CA; Jack and
Darlene Gray, Lehi; great-grandmother, Gudren Wathen, Lehi; brothers and
sisters, Ryan (Kathi) Gray and niece, Bayli, of Orem; Hyrum Gray, missionary
in Brazil; Kyle, Tyson, and Lacey Gray, all of Orem; Lindsey (Trent) Turner,
Orem. Also survived by Sky and Solee Pierson. He was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Barbara Merrill. Funeral, Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in
the Orem East Stake Center, 600 N. 800 E., where friends and family may call
from 9:00 a.m. until time of services. Interment will be in the Lehi City
Cemetery under direction of Wing Mortuary, Lehi.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2004.

Rose, Augie Oleta Brown
Augie Oleta Brown Rose Augie Oleta Brown Rose was born July 20, 1927 in
Midland, Texas, the daughter of Oscar and Leola Brown. She died Saturday,
November 13, 2004 in Auburndale, Florida. Oleta moved to Hobbs, New Mexico as
a young girl. She attended school in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High
School in 1944. She married Clifford Rose on December 12, 1945 in Salt Lake
City, Utah. They lived in several states as they followed Clifford's career,
including: Oklahoma, Utah, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, and Georgia. In
1990 they returned to Chickasha for the third time, making it home for 13
years. In 2003 they moved to Auburndale, Florida, where she was currently
living. Oleta was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother to her five children,
grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She had many accomplishments in
life, but her first love was always her family. She loved the holidays and
would anticipate the next family gathering. Her hobbies were dancing with her
husband, playing bridge, and spending time with her family and friends. She is
preceded in death by both parents, and one brother, Norbes Brown. She is
survived by her husband, Clifford Rose of Auburndale, Florida; son, Wayne Rose
of Wonder Lake, Illinois; daughter, Maureen Rose of Chickasha, Oklahoma; son,
Doyle Rose of Chickasha, Oklahoma; daughter and son-in-law, Gayle and Jim
Doughtery of Chickasha, Oklahoma; son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Shera Rose
of Auburndale, Florida; one brother, Calvin Brown of Hobbs, New Mexico; eleven
grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2
p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2004 at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South
400 East under the direction of Walker Family Mortuary of Spanish Fork.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2004.

Wells, Donna Parker
Donna Parker Wells Donna Parker Wells, 84, of Orem passed away peacefully on
Sunday, November 14, 2004. She was born August 13, 1920, in Joseph, Utah, the
third of ten children, to Ariel and Margaret Lott Parker. She married James
Burl Wells on March 3, 1940 in Joseph. Their marriage was later solemnized in
the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Donna grew up in Joseph and graduated from South
Sevier High School in 1937. After their marriage, Donna and Burl made their
home in Orem where they raised their three children. Donna's joy in life was
being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devoted member of the
LDS Church and served faithfully in all the auxiliaries of the church. Donna
and Burl enjoyed being temple workers in the Provo Temple. She is survived by
her three children: Judy (Robert) Walker, Pleasant Grove; Douglas (Thais)
Wells, Ogden; and Gordon (Jan) Wells, Riverton; 18 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include two siblings: Norma Bell,
Salem, OR and Harvey (Mary) Parker, Orem. She was preceded in death by her
husband Burl in 2002. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 19, 2004
at 11:00 a.m. in the Northridge Thirteenth Ward Chapel, 1660 North 200 West,
Orem. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family
Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Friday one
hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2004.

Wilder, John
John Wilder John Wilder, affectionately known as "Bud", age 81, died Sunday,
November 14, 2004, at his daughter's home in Orem, after a sudden period of
failing health. He moved to Orem in 1987, after retiring from Raytheon Company
in Waltham, Massachusetts. He recently lived at Cove Point Retirement
Community, Provo, where he served as Associate Mayor and Genealogist before
his death. Bud will be remembered for his great courage and sense of humor to
the end. Born and raised in Braintree, Massachusetts, he served in the U.S.
Navy from 1942 to 1946 as a Radio Tech Instructor for the West Coast Sound
School during WWII. In 1945 he married Shirley Marie Elmer of San Diego,
California; after which, they settled in Braintree where he worked as a
Mechanical Engineer for Raytheon. Bud was a member of the Lodge of Masons as
well as the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents and two
brothers and survived by his wife Shirley, a son Steven (Ruth) Wilder of Orem
and a daughter, Beth (Vern) Dillenbeck of Orem, a brother, Alan P. Wilder of
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts and a sister, Grace E. Butler of Deerfield
Beach, Florida, 3 nieces, 5 nephews, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandsons.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 20, 2004, at 11:00 a.m at the
Cascade 5th Ward Chapel, 1051 East 200 North in Orem. Visiting hours will be
held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place
on Cuttyhunk Island, a special family place, located 14 miles off the coast of
New Bedford, Massachusetts. A special thanks to all the caregivers at
Timpanogas Hospital and Comfort Care Hospice who gave John exceptional care
and love. Your efforts have been greatly appreciated by our family.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2004.