OBITS: Daily Herald 15 Apr 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Howard, William Bailey
William Bailey Howard William Bailey Howard died April 10, 2005 at his home in
Orem, Utah. He was born September 17, 1924 in Lawrence, Kansas. His wife,
Ellaree, son, Norman, and 3 daughters, Christine (Ray), Dawn (Dick), and Margy
(Lee), 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren survive him. He graduated
from University of Idaho and his life work was primarily as construction
engineer with the U.S. Forest Service. He built many roads, bridges, and
buildings. In W.W. II he served 3 years combat duty in France and Germany as a
combat engineer. In the Korean War he served one year as an instructor in
construction trades school. He is a member of the L.D.S. Church and served in
many ward positions. He also served 2 senior missions to Oklahoma and
Tennessee. He lived a full and happy life, mostly in good health and was an
excellent husband and father. A 12:00 (noon) memorial service will be held
Saturday, April 16, at Canyonview Stake Center, 575 E. 800 N. Orem, with
visiting from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Larson, Morine Coppine
Morine Coppine Larson "A living angel!" Morine was born in Roseville,
California on October 24, 1922, to Samuel M. and Florence Adella Henderson,
Coppin. She died in Provo, Utah, April 10, 2005, with her loving family,
friends and neighbors by her side. She had one brother, Ronald Samuel Coppin,
one niece, Rhonda Goodwin and three nephews, Mitchel (Virginia), Timothy
(Tracy), Tyler (Jane) Coppin with several great nieces and nephews. She was
the step mother to Lou Ree Johnson, Darrell Ray Larson, Jerald Evan Larson and
Kevin Eugene Larson, with 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Morine
was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by her husband Harold (Hal)
who she married in Sacramento, Calif. On May 19, 1968. She had friends world
wide. Through her family research she has found and personally met many of her
family. Morine grew up in a loving Catholic home, but joined the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1977. Besides her husband and family the
church became her life, she enjoyed working in the church and held many
positions, Relief Society President, Librarian, Stake R.S. Sect., etc. She was
a very talented person as she grew up, she would perform with her brother
Ronald at civic functions and school activities, by singing and dancing.
Morine did many things in her life, including being a Medical Assistant and
the first women Teller for the Bank of America. She was a very talented
decorator and made her homes all show places! Morine and Hal lived in many
places and traveled to many areas throughout the world! Morine is survived by
her loving husband Harold (Hal) of 38 years and 4 step children, 11
grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. And her Brother Ronald (Gayle) Coppin
and her nieces and nephews. Morine's Funeral Service will be held at the
Sunset Stake Center, at 1560 S. 1100 W. Provo, Utah, April 16, 2005. Viewing
to be held from 1:00 p.m to 1:45 p.m. Funeral services to follow immediately
after. A dinner will be served to family members after the service in the
Relief Society Room.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Markham, Michael Dixon
Michael Dixon Markham Michael Dixon Markham, beloved husband, father, son and
brother, passed away in his home on April 11, 2005 after a valiant fight
against stomach cancer over the past year. Michael was born May 10, 1957 in
Fort Ord, California to Dixon J. and Junece Jex Markham. He attended Provo
City Schools, and graduated in accounting from Brigham Young University.
Michael married his sweetheart, Rosemary Reynolds, on August 24, 1982 in the
Provo LDS Temple. They were blessed with three beautiful children, Lucinda,
Steven and Sharon. He was a very loving husband and father, and his life
revolved fully around his family. One of the joys of Michael's life was his
missionary service for the LDS Church to Lisbon, Portugal. He truly learned to
love the Portuguese people. He was a very faithful member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various callings throughout
his life, but his greatest love was to work with the youth. His most recent
calling was with the 11-year-old Boy Scouts. Michael has been an accountant
for several different companies, most recently Clyde Companies, Inc. He was a
very dedicated and valued employee, who worked tirelessly even throughout his
cancer treatments. He made many lasting friendships through the years, and
often expressed gratitude for the concern and caring of those he worked with.
Michael will be most remembered for his many Christ-like characteristics. His
family and friends describe him as a man with amazing thoughtfulness, kindness
and unselfishness. He truly was a man without guile and unquestioned
integrity. Michael was a "gentle giant", who brought peace and love to all
around him. Even during his sickest hours he was more concerned about others
and their families. Michael is survived by his wife Rosemary; their children,
Steven, 14 and Sharon, 10; his parents; his brothers Kevin (Lisa), Karl
(Debbie), Alan (Loretta), and Scott; his sister Mary Ann (Randy) Christiansen;
and his large extended loving family. He was preceded in death by his daughter
Lucinda Markham. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2005 at
11:00 a.m. at the Grandview LDS Stake Center, 1600 North 1880 West, Provo.
Friends may call at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo, on Friday
evening from 6-8 p.m. or at the Stake Center Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family
suggests contributions be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute or the LDS
Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Powell, Arthur Thomas
Arthur Thomas Powell Arthur Thomas Powell, passed away peacefully at home on
April 13, 2005. He was born on December 4, 1910 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, the
oldest of six children born to James Thomas and Lydia Mary Humphries Powell.
He married Alta Bell Sunderland, November 7, 1934, in the Salt Lake Temple.
They have 4 children, 17 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Arthur
started Lehi Block Company in 1945. He introduced many new ideas and
technology, and was instrumental in desigining and building some of the
equipment and specialty processes. At age 83 Arthur designed ArtStone, an
interlocking retaining wall system and he received the patent rights to this
product. Arthur was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. He held various church callings, one of which was scout master for
many years. He was a faithful home teacher up until age 90. Arthur was an
example to his family of integrity, service, humor and hard work. Children are
Alda Mae (Charles) Porter, Mac Arthur (Barbara), Lorin (Carol), and Terry
(Betty). He was preceded in death by his wife; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; and one
granddaughter. Funeral services will be Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
in the Lehi Stake Center, 200 N. Center. Family and friends may call Sunday
evening 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and Monday at the
church one hour prior to services. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/15/2005.

Smith, Doris Barber
Doris Barber Smith Doris Barber Smith died of cancer at home on Wednesday
April 13, 2005. She was born in Salt Lake City on September 13, 1926 to
Douglas and Carol Barber, and was reared in Los Angeles. She graduated with
honors from The University of Southern California and taught elementary
school. She was an enthused member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints all her life, serving in her Ward as organist, Visiting Teacher,
Seminary Teacher, Primary President and Relief Society President. She also
served five years as Stake Mission Secretary, and was twice a Stake Young
Women President. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and the Daughters of the
Utah Pioneers, and served in a civic capacity as a guide at the BYU Museum of
Art. Doris married Richard Aikens Smith on August 24, 1948 in the Salt Lake
Temple. In addition to Richard, she is survived by a daughter Cindy Smith Rose
of Grand Junction, son Dr Douglas Smith and wife Tawna of Provo, son Jeff
Smith and wife Randi of Sandy, daughter Julie Smith of Seattle, daughter
Jacque and husband Rick Lydenberg of Midway, son Stan Smith and wife Angela of
Orem, sister Norma and husband George Rosso of Tarzana CA, and fifteen
grandchildren. With her husband Doris served a full time mission for the
Church in Singapore, Malaysia and India, and a full time mission in Mexico.
She produced two family history volumes, and was an avid family genealogist.
Most of all she loved being with her family. The funeral service for Doris B.
Smith will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday April 16 in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints Ninth Ward meetinghouse at 2445 North Timpview Drive (650
East), Provo. There will be a viewing at the Church from 7 to 9 on Friday
evening, and a viewing prior to the funeral from 9:30 to 10:45 on Saturday
morning. Condolences may be sent to the family at rasmith23@burgoyne.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/15/2005.

Smith, Larry M.
Larry M. Smith Larry M. Smith, 58, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away April 6,
2005. He was born April 23, 1946, in American Fork, Utah, son of Leo Smith and
Donna Prestwich. Larry was a member of the Laborers' International Union of
North America, working in commercial and industrial construction for over 25
years. He enjoyed reading, fishing, camping and exploring new places.
Survivors include his wife, Daphne; mother, Donna; three children, Tobey,
Heather and Stacie; son-in-law, David; eight grandchildren, Ali, Zane, Dakota,
Memphis, Evadee, Trevan, Janessa and Hayden; two sisters, Lisa and Kathy; and
numerous other relatives. Larry's memory will be privately honored.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/15/2005.

Tippetts, Royal O.
Royal O. Tippetts Royal Orlan Tippetts, age 72, passed away April 12, 2005, at
his home in Salem, UT. He was born Sept. 15, 1932, in Benjamin, UT to Orlan
and Della Ludlow Tippetts, Royal lived his life from a wheelchair after an
accident, in Oct. 1944, left him paraplegic. In spite of numerous physical
challenges, he was always patient and appreciative. He lived an active life,
and enjoyed traveling, fishing, and building remote control airplanes. He
worked in Scouting for 20 years, owned and operated a shoe store in Provo for
10 years and graduated from BYU in 1983. He worked as a Job Placement
Specialist, finding jobs for people with disabilities, until he retired in
1993. Royal married Mary Corbett, Dec. 30, 1959 and adopted her 3 children. He
is survived by his devoted wife Mary, Salem, UT. Daughter MaryJane (Paul)
Merritt, Elk Ridge, UT, sons William O. (Melinda), Lexington, KY, Michael L.,
Payson, UT. 3 grandsons Ryan, Eric and Bryce Tippetts. Also survived by a
sister Maureen Lott, brothers Thelo (Julia), Marvin (Ione), Calvin (Myrlene).
Preceded in death by his parents and oldest sister Verla Peterson. Royal will
be remembered for his giving nature, his positive and loving attitude, and for
his pleasant disposition. He requested that his body be donated to The
University of Utah School of Medicine. Special thanks to Dr. Elizabeth Dayton,
Alpine Hospice nurse Dana Mutch, and neighbor Ann Clark. A memorial service
will be held Sat. April 16, 2005 at the Salem 4th Ward Church. 25 W Apple
Blossom Way, Salem, UT at 11:00 am. Family request no flowers.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.