OBITS: Daily Herald 21 Nov 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Davenport, Howard Miller
Howard Miller Davenport Howard Miller Davenport, 73, of Orem, Utah, passed
away on November 18, 2004. He was born February 7, 1931, in Portland, Oregon,
to Franklin Lufkin and Lovenia Ellen Miller Davenport. Howard's family moved
to Provo, Utah, when he was eight years old. He attended Timpanogos Elementary
School, Dixon Jr. High and graduated from Provo High School in 1949. As a
young man he built race cars that were raced at the Bonneville Salt Flats. In
1952 he married Janice Spencer. They later divorced. On June 24, 1960, he
married Dee Ann Adamson in the Salt Lake Temple. He attended BYU for one year,
then went to work at Geneva Steel for a summer and stayed 37 years. He was a
member of the Army National Guard - 28-932720 118th Engineer Co. - American
Fork - for three years and 28-932720 116th Engineer Co. - Springville - for
three years. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later
Day Saints, serving in many positions over the years. He was a
 jack-of-all-trades' handy man. He loved to garden and many people enjoyed
receiving the vegetables he grew. He hunted, reloaded his own gun shells,
collected guns and rode his motorcycle out in the west desert. He was a
wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply
missed. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dee Ann, a son, Terry
Davenport, three daughters, Shar (Richard) Christensen, Colette (Cory)
Nielson, Deniece (Jared) Oates, 13 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one
brother, Edmund (Sharlene) Davenport and one sister, Alice (Paul) Wright and
many loving nieces, and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by his parents,
his father-in-law and one brother, Byron. Funeral services will be held
Monday, November 22, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sharon Park 1st Ward, 310
North 100 East, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held in his honor, Sunday,
November 21st, 2004, at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North,
Orem, and at the Sharon Park 1st Ward one hour prior to the services.
Interment will be at the Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004.

Dye Jr., Myron Jon
Myron Jon Dye, Jr. ~Correction~ Funeral services will be Monday, November
22nd, at Noon, in the Provo Park 2nd Ward, 1066 West 200 North, Provo. A
viewing will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral
Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem; and, Monday morning, from 10:45-11:45 a.m.
prior to the services at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the American
Fork Cemetery. (The mortuary address was incorrect.)
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/21/2004.

Farnworth, Joan Rebecca
Joan Rebecca "Becky" Farnworth Joan Rebecca "Becky" Farnworth returned home to
her Heavenly Father and the welcoming arms of her mother and father, Monday,
November 15, 2004. She was born December 22, 1940, in Provo, Utah. She married
Virgil Steggell on April 16, 1958. They were later divorced. She had a big
heart, full of love for all those around her. The great loves of her life were
her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.
We will all miss her great smile and loving eyes. Joan loved music and had a
special gift for playing the organ and piano. Her hobbies included traveling
and helping the needy. She had a special testimony and loved the gospel. She
is survived by three sons and three daughters: Ty Farnworth, Virgil Steggell,
Rob (Virginia) Steggell, Teressa (Franciso) Sanchez, Cindy Childs, and
Georgianna Kinkle; her brother, Blaine (Merlene) Farnworth; her sisters: Rita
Hales, Eileen (Dale) Bott; 20 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, Burt and Bryron "Mugs"
Farnworth; and a grandson, Cody Steggell Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, November 23, at 11 a.m., in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646
East 800 North, Orem, where friends and family may call Monday from 6-8 p.m.;
and Tuesday morning, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will
be in the Orem City Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to
East Lake Care Center and her many, many friends there, especially her patio
buddies.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/21/2004.

Ivory, Jean Crowther
Jean Crowther Ivory Jean Crowther Ivory, 90, passed away peacefully, November
19, 2004, at her home in Springville, Utah. She was born December 14, 1913, in
Fountain Green, Utah, to Thomas James and Sarah Johanna Petersen Crowther. She
married Howard Murel Ivory, December 29, 1934, in Salt Lake City, and they
were sealed in the Manti LDS Temple, January 4, 1935. Howard died July 15,
1996. Jean was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She served faithfully all her life in many organizations. She loved
music and was a member of the Musettes for 22 years. She loved being with her
family and enjoyed a good party. She made many quilts, porcelain dolls, and
was a wonderful cook. She is survived by two sons and four daughters: Thomas
(JoAnn) Ivory, Springville; Keith (Pat) Ivory, St. George; Maurine (Larsen)
Boyer, Springville; Mary (Philip) Brown, Murray; Karma (Craig) Karren,
Bountiful; Kathryn Stokes, Springville; 26 grandchildren and 72 great
grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Dora Spencer, Bountiful. She was preceded in
death by her sweetheart, Howard; a granddaughter, Brooke Karren; two brothers
and four sisters. She will be missed by all of her family and friends,
numerous nieces and nephews; but, is rejoicing with her husband, parents, and
others. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 24, at 11 a.m., in the
Spring Creek South 9th Ward, 55 North Main Street, Springville. Friends may
call at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville, Tuesday 6-8 p.m.;
and, Wednesday, at the church from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment, Springville
Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Holladay-Brown Funeral Home,
Santaquin.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/21/2004.

O'Connor, Johnny Ray
Johnny Ray O'Connor Our beloved Husband, Father, and grandfather, age 59,
returned home to Heavenly Father, and parents on Friday November 19th, 2004.
He has gone to paint murals in heaven and build a mansion for the rest of his
family. Johnny was born to Timothy Ray and Ilora Block O'Connor on August
18th, 1945, in Globe, AZ. Johnny was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in the Hill Cumorah mission. He
returned home and graduated from Northern Arizona University. Johnny married
Martha Joann Montgomery in the Mesa Temple on January 27th, 1968. Johnny could
often be seen painting, building, designing, reading, fathering, telling
stories to his grandchildren, and serving everyone in which he came in
contact. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his
wife Martha, children, Reid (Sae) O'Connor, Jason (Susan) O'Connor, Joseph
Aaron O'Connor, Boyd (Jessica) O'Connor, Maureen (James) Crismon, Merideth
O'Connor, and ten grandchildren. A viewing will be held at the Anderson Bros.
Mortuary, at 49 E. 100 N. American Fork on Sunday Nov 21, 2004 from 6:00-8:00
pm. Funeral services will be held at the mortuary, on Monday Nov 22nd.
Published in the Daily Herald from 11/20/2004 - 11/21/2004.

Zobell, LaMar James
LaMar James "Jim" Zobell LaMar James "Jim" Zobell, 81, of Provo, died
peacefully in his sleep on November 19, 2004, at the Trinity Mission Health
and Rehab of Provo. He was born October 22, 1923, a son of Oluf Homer and
Marie Johanna Christensen Zobell in Provo, Utah. LaMar was a member of the LDS
Church and graduated from LDS Seminary on May 11, 1941, and from Lincoln High
School on May 14, 1942. LaMar served his country in the US Army during World
War II. LaMar later became a painter for Rasmussen Paint Co. He loved animals
and enjoyed playing music. He played by ear and was self taught on the piano
and organ. Survivors include two sisters: Florence Elenora (Charles Robert)
Gossard, of Orem; Maurine Hazel Ivie, of Orem; and also, a special nephew and
niece, Larry and Michelle Ivie. Jim spent the last few years of his life in
their care. Jim held a special place in their hearts. He is also survived by
many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
brother, Delroy Homer Zobell; a sister, Elda Marie Zobell; and a
brother-in-law, Wendell Raymond Ivie. Jim's family would like to thank the
staff and residents at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab Center in Provo for
the loving care and kindness they showed to Jim during his stay there.
Services will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at 11 a.m., at
Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary 495 South State Street, in Orem. Family and friends
may call from 9:45 -10:45 a.m. before the services. Burial will follow at Orem
City Cemetery, with Military Rites performed by District #4 of the VFW.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/21/2004.