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Bayles, Grant Adams
Grant Adams Bayles December 1, 1925 - April 1, 2005 At 1:30 a.m. on April 1,
2005, Grant Adams Bayles passed away at the American Fork Hospital. Present at
his passing were his wife, Helen Ebelt Bayles, all seven of his children,
their spouses, his two siblings, Donald Bayles and Clarka Peterson, and many
of his grandchildren. Grant was born on December 1, 1925, in Blanding, Utah,
to Clark Lyman Bayles and Pearl Adams Bayles. At age five and a half, Grant
lost his father, who had just returned from his LDS Mission to Canada. During
the Second World War, Grant was drafted out of high school and served as a
Marine in the Pacific Theater. He was wounded during the invasionary assault
on the Island of Okinawa and received a Purple Heart. Upon his discharge from
the Marine Corps, he returned home to Blanding and married his high school
sweetheart, Helen, on May 17, 1946, in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. They returned
to Blanding, where Grant worked in the family business as a cattleman. Their
first son, Clark Ebelt, was born prematurely and died the day after his birth.
Seven more children joined their family. They include, with their spouses:
Calvin (Marilyn White), Kelly (Vicki Hatt), Robyn (Richard Robins), Matthew
(Lynette Lyman), Jared (Ardawn Black), Shauna (Lyle Black), and Katherine
(David Pinkston). In total, Grant has been blessed with eight children, 41
grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren. Grant and Helen lived their first
23 years in Blanding, before moving various times, settling in Pleasant Grove,
Utah. Grant loved his wife, family, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He served
in various church assignments; but, especially loved being a scoutmaster and a
home teacher. He served church missions at the LDS Cannery and St. George
Temple. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2005, at 11 a.m., at
the Pleasant Grove 12th Ward meeting house, 828 South Locust Avenue, Pleasant
Grove, Utah, with a viewing from 9-10:30 a.m. that morning. A public viewing
will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2005, from 6-8 p.m., at Olpin Mortuary, 494
South 300 East, Pleasant Grove. A public viewing will also be held on Friday,
April 8, 2005, from 7:30-9 p.m., at the San Juan Mortuary, 370 South Main
Street, Blanding, Utah. A graveside service and interment will then be held on
Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 12:00 noon, at the Blanding City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/3/2005 - 4/5/2005.

Blackburn, Robert "Bob"
Robert (Bob) Blackburn, age 64, passed away April 3, 2005, in Greenville,
North Carolina, after suffering a stroke. He was born July 13, 1940 in Loa,
Utah, a son of Ancel and Zora Torgerson Blackburn. He grew up in Orem,
attending Orem schools. Bob served in the military before working as a pipe
fitter on large projects such as hospitals, gassification plants, etc., in
several states before finally settling in North Carolina, where he spent many
years. He is survived by 2 sons, Robert, of Houston, Texas, and Valen, of
Irvine, California. He has 4 grandchildren. Also survived by 3 sisters and 4
brothers: Linda (Barry) Brown, Orem; Evelyn (Steve) Weber, Highland; Louise
(Bruce) Hatch, American Fork; Sherman, Lehi; James and Frank, Orem; and Eric,
Arkansas. His father passed away in 1992 and his mother in August, 2004. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Utah
Veterans Cemetery, Bluffdale, Utah.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Carly, Dan
Dan Carly Dan Carly, of Mapleton, Utah, passed away at his home on April 3,
2005, of causes incident to age. He was born Dolcino Carli, a United States
Citizen, in Crystal City, Missouri, on January 11, 1911, to Pietro Antonio
Carli and Teresa DeVallier. He married Josephine Aimonetto, in Salt Lake City,
on August 6, 1936. He spent his childhood years in Molino, Italy, and while
there, apprenticed as a blacksmith. At age 16, he returned to the United
States and apprenticed, with his father, as a brick mason in Clairton,
Pennsylvania. He worked in the coal mines in northern Colorado and at the
Kennecott Copper mine in Utah. He and his young family moved to Mapleton in
1940, where they farmed and later owned and operated Carly Ornamental
Ironworks. For several years, he worked for the United States Forest Service
in building roads and maintaining campgrounds. He retired from the Forest
Service in 1975. He was well known locally, as an accomplished craftsman in
wood as well as iron. Many of the articles he created can be found in homes
throughout Utah Valley. One of the foremost events in his life was his
decision to be baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
at the age of 93. He was an avid hunter, marksman, and fisherman. He was a
self-taught amateur naturalist, having developed an extensive knowledge of
birds, animals, plants and trees native to Utah. He is survived by two sons:
Roger (Polly) Carly of Marfa, TX; and Gene (Bernita) Carly of Mapleton, UT. He
is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Aimonetto; and son, Dan (Geri)
Carly of Springville, UT. He has nine grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6,
2005, at 11 a.m., at the Mapleton 9th Ward Chapel (White Church), located at
31 West Maple, in Mapleton. Friends and family may call on Tuesday evening
from 6-8 p.m. at the Wheeler Mortuary, 82 West 400 North in Mapleton; or, at
the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Evergreen
Cemetery, Springville, Utah. Condolences may be sent to
www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Cherrington, Jay Owen
Jay Owen Cherrington October 8, 1944 - April 2, 2005 Jay Owen Cherrington died
on April 2, 2005, after battling a cancerous brain tumor for over two years.
He was born to Jack and Virginia Cherrington on October 8, 1944. He grew up in
Preston, Idaho, and was the third of five children: Kay, David, Owen, Coleen,
and Joseph. Owen served in the Western Canadian Mission for The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after which he attended Brigham Young
University. It was there he met his sweetheart, Kristin Brinkerhoff, to whom
he was married on September 6, 1967. Owen had a successful career at Brigham
Young University, where he taught accounting and information systems and was
the Director of the Rollins Center for eBusiness. Owen and Kristin raised six
children: Kelly, Julie, Tracy, Mark, Sandra, and Laura. Owen was a great
father. He loved working with his children in his beehives, orchard, and
gardens. He was also a great runner and particularly enjoyed running with and
participating in sports with his children. He was a dedicated member of his
church and held many leadership positions. The most important things to Owen
were his wife, his six children, and his testimony of Jesus Christ. Funeral
services will be held Thursday April 7, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Orem East
Stake Center, 800 East 600 North, Orem. A viewing will be held Wednesday April
6, 2005, at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home 646 East 800 North, Orem, from
7-9 p.m.; and, Thursday morning, from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the stake center
prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Denham, Clara P.
Clara P. Denham Clara Lock Parker Denham, beloved wife, daughter, sister,
mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on
April 2, 2005, amongst those she loved. Clara was born July 8, 1916, in Ogden,
Utah, the daughter of Thomas and Reka Parker. She was raised and educated in
Ogden. A lifelong, faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Clara served a mission in the North Central States Mission, where she
first met her future husband and companion, Ross B. Denham. Several years
later, they were married in the Mesa LDS Temple, in Mesa, AZ. Ross, who
preceded her in death in December 2004, and Clara, are the parents of three
sons: Paul L. (Marcia) of Littleton, CO; Larry R. (Sue) of Farmington, UT; and
Reid (Gail) of South Pasadena, CA. Clara and Ross made their home in Provo,
Utah, for many years, where they were active in church and community
activities. Clara served as president of the stake and ward Young Women's MIA
programs. She also served as president of the University Ward Relief Society
and the Utah Stake Relief Society organizations. An excellent teacher, she
taught in numerous ward and stake callings. In 1977, she chaired the Utah
Stake Centennial celebration. Clara also served as an ordinance worker in the
Provo, Utah LDS Temple. Clara was a member of the Utah Sorosis women's
organization, serving first as secretary; then later, as president. She
authored a history of Utah Sorosis, published in 1972. Clara was a volunteer
in Provo's Pioneer Museum for many years, where she was able to utilize her
love for Utah and its history. An avid reader, she belonged to numerous book
groups and often provided thoughtful reviews. Clara was active in community
affairs and served as an election judge for many years. In addition to being
survived by her three sons and their wives, Clara is also survived by 14
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Also surviving her are sisters:
Ruth Paskett, Afton Robinson, Lucile Butler; brother, Clyde Parker;
sister-in-law, Virginia Frey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2005, at Lindquist's
Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 East, where friends may call Thursday, April
7th, from 6-7 p.m.; and, Friday, one hour prior to services. Family and
friends from the Provo area are welcome to attend the graveside service at
2:30 p.m. in the Provo City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to
lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Evans, Neldon S. "Dick"
Neldon S. "Dick" Evans Our family patriarch, passed away peacefully on April
2, 2005, surrounded by his loved ones. Dick was born June 15, 1912, in Lehi,
to Sylvester and Edith Evans. He was the 2nd of five children. He attended
school in Santaquin and Lehi, Utah. Dick also attended BYU. On April 3, 1933,
he married Dorothy Smith at the Salt Lake County Courthouse. They were later
sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were blessed with 5 children. After
living in Susanville, CA for 3 years, Dick and Dorothy returned to Lehi where
Dick lived out the rest of his life. Dick and Dorothy established "Dick's
Diner" which they ran until 1941 when Dick went to work for the Utah Highway
Patrol. Dick worked as a State Trooper for 35 years. He enjoyed his years in
public service and received many awards and recognitions including
"Outstanding Patrolman of the Year". Dick enjoyed spending time with his
family and friends at the cabin at Strawberry Reservoir. He was an active
member of the LDS Church. He and Dorothy spent many years serving on the Old
Folks Committee. Dick was a member of the Elks Lodge and they always enjoyed
traveling in their motor home. Dorothy preceded him in death in 1986. Dick
married Velda Fox in 1989. They spent nearly 16 years together traveling and
enjoying time with their family and friends. Dick is survived by his wife,
Velda; children, Donna (Grant) Gordon, Sandra (Rick) Worthen, Lehi; JoAnn
Evans, Napa, CA; Bob (Martha) Evans and Jay Richard Evans, Salt Lake City;
step-children, Burke (MirLyn) Jackson, Lehi; and Sam (Rene') Jackson, Kanab;
23 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. Dick is survived by sister Karma
Whimpey of Lehi, and brothers, Keith Evans, Pleasant Grove and Sterling Evans
of El Paso, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents; wife, Dorothy; a sister, Verland; and a step-daughter, Eudean
Morley. Funeral services will be Friday, April 8, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Lehi Stake Center, 200 N. Center. Family and friends may call Thursday evening
from 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and at the church on
Friday one hour prior ro services. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. The Utah
State Highway Patrol will honor Dick with a 21 gun salute observance at that
time. Your family is thus grateful for the privilege of having had your brave
and strong influence in our lives and for the example you have been to all of
us. Just as you said to Grandpa Vess, "You've left us a right good heritage.
If we can do the same for our children, we'll be okay." Well done Dad. Thanks
for being our 'Safety Net'. With all you've bestrowed upon us, we're ready to
fly solo now but will miss you every step of the way!
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Johnson, Eva
Eva Johnson, 86, our beloved wife, exceptional mother, loving sister, and most
cherished grandmother left this world April 1, 2005, of natural causes, and
entered into the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father, where she was reunited
with her eternal love and husband, Earnel Johnson, and much cherished son,
Neldon Johnson. She was born October 20, 1918, to Thomas Brodrick and Nellie
Collier in Delta, Utah, where she spent her youth, along with her brothers,
Tarvel, Alma, and Neldon. She married her best friend and sweetheart, Earnel
Johnson, on May 13, 1939, in Nephi, Utah. They were later sealed to one
another for time and eternity in the Provo L.D.S. Temple. Their marriage was a
lifetime of loving companionship for 52 years. Eva was a full-time wife,
mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a friend to life. She loved her
family above all and touched the hearts of all who knew and loved her, leaving
lasting and loving memories. She loved life and had a great sense of humor.
Her reciting of poems and songs delighted us all. She found great pleasure in
serving her family and friends and the dinner table is where she showed this,
feeding all who sat until they could eat no more. Her bread and biscuits are
claimed to have no equal, always made fresh with love. She was always a
loving, caring mother and a devoted, kind and giving wife. Her children and
grandchildren adored her and she them. She was a friend and neighbor to all
who needed it. It was a joy just being in her presence. Her passing is a great
loss to us that are left behind. She will be truly missed. Eva is survived by
sons, Keith Edward Johnson, Payson; and Max Earnel (Kristine) Johnson, Lehi;
daughters, Marnell (Calven) Andrus, Pleasant Grove; and Donna Beth (Lyle)
Allred, Provo; a brother, Alma Broderick, Delta; 15 grandchildren, 35 great
grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Earnel Edward Johnson; and son, Neldon Alfred Johnson. Much love
and appreciation is extended to Eva's loving daughter, Marnell Andrus, of
Pleasant Grove for the 13 years of care given to her mother, Eva, as she
resided in Marnell's home. No better care could ever be given than what our
beloved Eva received. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6,
2005, at 11 a.m., at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center
Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary on Tuesday, April 5,
2005, from 6-8 p.m.; and, at the mortuary, on Wednesday one hour prior to
services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to www.bergmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Manley, Elva Sorensen
Elva L. Sorensen Manley, age 87, passed away at the Bel Aire Assisted Living
home in Orem, Utah on March 31, 2005. She was born June 13, 1917 in Ogden,
Utah to Peter Andrew and Lucy Smith Sorensen. She married Lorenz F. Manley
June 5, 1935 in Ogden. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. He preceded her in death July 3, 2000. In her early years Elva enjoyed
sewing, crocheting and taking care of her family. She enjoyed traveling and
being involved with the Airstream Trailer Club with her husband Lorenz and
supporting him in his leadership positions. She loved and cared about each one
of her grandchildren and they loved her. Elva is survived by her five
children, Larry L. (Mona) Manley of Dunnellon, FL; Beverly (Joel) Lundberg of
West Haven, UT; Kenneth L. (Mary Fae) Manley of Alameda, CA; Alan F. (Ann)
Manley of Orem, UT; and Donald L. (Debra) Manley of North Ogden, UT; 24
grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She is
preceded in death by three grandsons, her parents, her brothers, Charles
Sorensen, Earl Sorensen, a sister, Margie Hurst. The family expresses their
appreciation to the staff of the Bel Aire for the tender loving care given to
Elva over the past six years and to A-Plus Hospice. A graveside service will
be held Wednesday, April 6, 2005, 3:30 p.m., Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th St.
Ogden, UT. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Poulsen, Glen Martin
Glen Martin Poulsen On Monday, April 4, 2004, Glen Martin Poulsen, 68, loving
husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully returned home to his Father in
Heaven. Born on December 2, 1936 in Spanish Fork, Utah, Glen was raised and
attended school in the Spanish Fork area. He graduated from Spanish Fork High
School and served six years in the Utah National Guard. He attended Brigham
Young University where he obtained a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary
Instruction with a double minor in Sociology and Human Development/Family
Relations. He married Arlene Peterson, also of Spanish Fork, on August 11,
1961. They were later married and sealed to their children for all time and
eternity in the Provo Temple on August 11, 1978. He taught fourth and sixth
grades in Payson, Utah, at Taylor Elementary, Peteetneet Elementary, and
Payson Middle School. During his career as an educator for nearly 37 years,
Glen taught countless numbers of students in Math, Reading, and Social
Studies. Because of the myriad of lives he touched while in the classroom, his
positive influence for good is immeasurable. As a member and High Priest of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he faithfully served in his
Elder's Quorum Presidency, as a Webelos Leader, and as a temple worker. Glen
enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, gardening, doing family history, and most
of all the company of his grandchildren and family, who were always the focus
of his efforts and the source of his joy. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Martin Poulsen and Vera May Johnson; and one brother, Ralph J.
Poulsen. He is survived by his wife; three children: Steven (Kara) Glen
Poulsen of Spanish Fork, Darren (Cathleen) Ray Poulsen of Lehi, and Melanie
Poulsen of Spanish Fork; and eight grandchildren: Kaila, Sierra, Jada, Necia,
Rachel, Emma, Erika, and Jordan. He is also survived by 2 brothers: Blaine A.
Poulsen, Spanish Fork and Neil J. Poulsen, West Valley. Funeral services will
be held Friday, April 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Spanish Fork West Stake
Center, 360 North 650 West. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing
which will be held at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish
Fork, on Thursday, April 7, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Friday at the
church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be at the
Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.

Silcox, Jack W.
Jack W. Silcox, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home, April 2,2005 in
Payson Utah. Jack was born February 22,1924 in Riverton, Utah to Nicholas and
Minnie Brown Silcox. He graduated from Jordan High School where he excelled in
basketball and football. Jack served in the Navy during World War II. He
married Myrl Beckstead on October 10,1945 in the Salt Lake Temple. Jack and
Myrl lived nearly their entire married life in Riverton, Utah. He coached
young men basketball and softball for many years. Family outings, hunting
trips, and looking for a deal on a good used cow or new vehicle were his
favorite things to do. Jack served on the Riverton Town Council. He was the
self-employed owner and operator of "Jack's Used Cows" and Silcox Raw Milk
Depot. He and Myrl spent the last few years in Payson, Utah. Jack had a great
love and concern for his family and enjoyed people. He is survived by his
wife, Myrl, five children: Jay (Cathy), Riverton; Marie (Wayne) Steadman,
Salem; Nadine (Kyle) McKee, Herriman; Roy (Cathy), Salem; and Brad (Julie),
Payson; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Ballard,
Draper. Preceded in death by four brothers, three sisters, and two grandsons.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 from 6-8 pm at the Walker
Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 11 :00 a.m. with viewing from 9:45-10:45 a.m. at
the Riverton Third Ward Chapel located at 12852 South 3200 West, Riverton,
Utah (go to 12875 South on 2700 West, then go west to 3200 West). Interment at
the Riverton City Cemetery with military rites. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/5/2005.