OBITS: Daily Herald 22 Nov 2004; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Farnworth, Joan Rebecca "Becky"
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, to Byron E.
and Grace Walker Farnworth. 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 Byron "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 to 8 p.m.; and, Tuesday morning, from 9:45
to 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 11/22/2004.

Killpack, Dean Williams
Dean Williams Killpack Our kind, gentle, and loving husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Dean Williams Killpack, passed
away November 21, 2004, at the age of 88. He was born in Ferron, Utah, July 8,
1916, to Llewelyn and Eva Williams Killpack. He married Fawn Christensen,
August 2, 1941, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized October
9, 1953, in the Manti LDS Temple. Dean graduated from South Emery High School
in Ferron. He attended college at Southern Utah State College in Cedar City,
and BYU in Provo. Dean was a captain and pilot in the Air Force in World War
II and the Korean War. He flew transport planes over the Himalayan Mountains
from India & Burma to China. He taught high school at South Emery High School
in Ferron, and Diesel Mechanics for 18 years at UVSC in Provo and Orem. He was
a heavy-duty mechanic on road construction for Whiting & Haymand, Fife
Construction, and Staker Paving. He was an active member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding the position of High Priest and 2nd
Councilor to the High Priest Group Leader. He was also a home teacher and went
to the temple regularly with his wife. He is survived by his wife, Fawn; and
two sons: Roger and Sandra Killpack and family, of Ferron, Utah; and Scott and
Vickie Killpack and family, of Orem; two brothers: Ben, of Castle Dale; and
Dwight, of Ferron. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers:
Billy Dale, June, Kent, Max, and Dr. James L.; two sons: one at birth, and Don
L. Killpack, who passed away on November 14, 1992. Brief funeral services will
be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at 10 a.m., in the Wheeler Mortuary
chapel located at 211 East 200 South, Springville. Friends and family may call
on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary; or, one hour prior to
services. Interment will be in the Ferron City Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/22/2004.

Stringham, Marelda Sturgill
Marelda Sturgill Stringham "101 Years" Our beloved mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother, Marelda Sturgill Stringham, age 101, passed away peacefully
on November 19, 2004. Marelda was born June 14, 1903, to John Isaac and Mary
Stevenson Sturgill in Baker City, Oregon. She married Walter J. Stringham on
June 29, 1927. They were later sealed in the Manti LDS Temple. They had two
daughters, Marcia (Ted) Wight, of Provo, and Barbara (Russ) Peterson of Fruit
Heights, Utah. Marelda was a wonderful homemaker, cook, gardener, musician,
and teacher. She was very active in the community of Elgin, Oregon, where she
and Walter owned and operated the City Drug Store until 1965, when they moved
to Orem, Utah. She was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge affiliate, Order
of the Eastern Star. After joining the LDS Church in 1950, she held many
leadership positions and contributed greatly with her teaching and musical
abilities, and she and Walter served a stake mission. He preceded her in death
in 1970, leaving her widowed for 34 years. During that time, she traveled the
world, worked in the Provo Temple and continued to serve in her Orem 29th
Ward. Marelda is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, 10
grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, all of whom loved and cherished being
in her life. She was an inspiration to and greatly enriched the lives of her
family and all who knew her. Marelda and her family have been very
appreciative for the services of Alpine Home Health Care and Hospice and
especially to the staff of Summerfield Manor, where she has resided for two
and a half years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 24, at 11
a.m., in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, where
friends may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be
in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent
to:www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/22/2004.

Whitney, Vilate Meeks
Vilate Meeks Whitney Vilate Meeks Whitney, 93, of Springville, passed away on
Friday, November 19, 2004, of heart failure. She was born in Mt. Carmel, Utah,
on May 17, 1911, to Alfred Randall Meeks and Malinda Vilate Covington. She
married Frank Johnson Whitney on November 26, 1934. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple in 1966. Vilate attended schools in
Orderville, Utah. She was active in the LDS Church, serving in various
callings; her favorite being in Primary. She loved to sew, cook, and tell
stories to her grandchildren. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah
Pioneers. She was a great example of love strength and endurance to all. She
will be greatly missed. Vilate is survived by three sons: Mardean (Lois)
Whitney, of West Valley City, UT; Garth (Darlene) Whitney, of Prescott Valley,
AZ; and Ranell (Karen) Whitney, of Spanish Fork, UT; two daughters: Charlene
(Tom) Cornell, of American Fork, UT; and Leanne Whitney of Springville; one
brother, Dellas Arthur Meeks, of Salt Lake City, UT; 15 grandchildren; 31
great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death
by her husband, two sisters, two brothers, and one grandson. Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. in the Hobble
Creek West Stake Center, located at 555 South 600 East (Averett Ave.),
Springville. A viewing will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. prior to services at
the church. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/22/2004.