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Bontoft, Jack
Birthday Memories Jack Bontoft April 21, 1938- January 11, 2005 Jack you are
spending your birthday with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We know that one
day we will be together again. Until then we miss you very much. My darling
Jack, I love you and thank you for loving me and sharing the best years of our
life together- you are my all, your loving wife Janet We love you Dad. Son,
Kenrick and family; Daughter, Heather and family. God Bless! To Jack's friends
and workmates at Geneva Steel, He enjoyed working with you very much.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/20/2005 - 4/21/2005.

Chai, Henry Keonaona
Henry Keonaona Chai Henry Keonaona Chai, 77, passed away on April 19, 2005. He
was born April 28, 1927 to Henry Kim Fat Chai and Annie Kalei Kaaihue. He
married Mary Ann Price on August 25, 1951 and their marriage was solemnized a
year later in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on November
13, 1984. On February 16, 1985 he married Kathleen Madsen in the Provo LDS
Temple. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, he cherished the richness of his
Hawaiian and Chinese heritage. This foundation helped him to positively view
and accept the people and events that touched his life: to join the Army and
serve his country during WWII; to become a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1950; to serve the Lord and his family in
numerous capacities throughout his life. To bring joy to those with whom he
came in contact and our lives have been blessed. Henry had a deep and abiding
belief in the pursuit of knowledge, both, temporal and spiritual, formal and
informal. He set an example for all his posterity as he earned his Bachelors
degree from Brigham Young University. He later went on to complete his Masters
in Social Science and his Doctorate degree in Curriculum and Development from
Arizona State University. Upon retirement from Brigham Young University, he
pursued his writing, music and various projects that kept his mind actively
engaged in life and family. Always the listener and teacher, he enriched and
emboldened us to pursue our dreams. Ultimately, his knowledge of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ guided all aspects of his life. His faith and testimony are the
strong and enduring legacy he leaves with us. His faith, his testimony, his
love will continue to bless and strengthen our lives and for that we are
grateful. Henry is survived by his wife, Kathleen and his children: Avon Chai
Stewart, Kim (Cathy) Chai, Rebecca Kaiulani (Tom) Sitake, Nalani (Jerry) Bird,
Maui (Kara) Chai, Elizabeth (Michael) Black, Todd Madsen Carter, DaLeen Beth
Winnie, Jeffrey Dale Winnie and Daniel Kay Winnie; his daughter-in-law Judith
Christensen Chai; 32 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. His wife Mary
Ann Price Chai, his son Henry Keonaona Chai II, his son-in-law Randall Keith
Stewart and his grandson Michael Joshua Chai, preceded him in death. His
surviving brother and sisters are: Calvin K. Chai, Myra (Daniel) Kalai,
Shirley H. Kaleikini and Geraldine K. Brown. His sisters June L. Akana and
Kathryn Momi Leftwich, and his brothers Melvin H. Chai and Thomas Chai
preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2005
at 11 a.m. in the Spring Creek Ward Chapel, 350 North 400 East in Springville.
A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Spring
Creek Ward Chapel with an additional viewing Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to
11 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment will be in the Orem City
Cemetery. Full military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post
#72. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/21/2005.

Crandall, JoAnn Kaye Stott
JoAnn Kaye Stott Crandall JoAnn Kaye Stott Crandall, 39, of Orem, Utah passed
away peacefully at home on Monday, April 18, 2005. She was born July 10, 1965,
in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her parents were Karl J and Geneva N. Stott. She
married Vernon Lee Crandall in the Salt Lake Temple on June 8, 1988. They are
the parents of three sons: Garion, Bradon and Noland. She was educated in the
Salt Lake and Provo schools, later graduating from BYU. She served an LDS
mission to Brazil. She was a very talented and creative person. She was a
member of the Utah County Quilt Guild and created many beautiful quilts. She
had the ability to put together colors and fabrics in such a way that they
would sing. She was also an excellent quilting teacher. She was talented in
many other crafts as well. She was proficient at cross stitching and working
with warm glass. Lately she was involved with creating many beautiful items
with beads. She had many friends who loved her. She was a good listener. She
was always willing to help other people. She was able to talk to anyone and
had a knack of putting others at ease. She had great relationships with her
sons and wanted them to succeed. She worried about them and her husband more
than herself and wanted her sons to be courteous and polite. She is survived
by her husband and three sons. She is also survived by her brother Allen Karl
Stott (Dianna) and her sister Barbara Jean Stott. She was preceded in death by
her father, Karl J Stott, and her mother, Geneva Amaryllis Noland Stott.
Funeral services will be held in the Northridge 4th Ward, 165 East 1780 North,
Orem, Utah (turn North at 210 East off of 1600 North in Orem) at 11:00 AM on
Saturday, April 23, 2005. The viewing will be at Berg Mortuary (185 East
Center Street) in Provo from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday evening and at the
Church from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Saturday.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005.

Doyle, Sherman S.
Sherman S. Doyle Our loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on
April 19, 2005, in Orem, Utah. He was surrounded and comforted by his loving
family. Sherman was born in Lehi, Utah on April 4, 1919 to James and Clara
Sabey Doyle. He married Bernice Pittman on Oct. 10, 1945. They were sealed in
the Manti Temple. After 35 years she passed away. He later married Geneva
Markham Worthen. As a young man Sherman served in the US Marine Corps. He then
worked for Geneva Steel for 35 years. He loved the outdoors, collecting rocks,
great vacations, BYU football games, enjoying winters in Arizona, and spending
time with his family. He is survived by Neva, his wife of 25 years. Children;
Wade (Toni) of Herriman; Kay (Lonnie) of Orem; Kerry (Jay) of AZ; Shane of
Draper; Michael of Orem; Karren of CA; and Janice of AZ. 32 grandchildren and
28 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernice, parents,
brothers and sisters, one grandson, Anthony. Sherman was a great man with a
fun sense of humor and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East, Pl. Grove. Friends may call
one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City
Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/21/2005.

Eastmond, Jefferson Nicholls
Jefferson Nicholls Eastmond 1922-2005 Jefferson Nicholls Eastmond died on
April 19, 2005 of natural causes. Born to Frank Hindley Eastmond and Clarissa
Taylor on October 20, 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah. While growing up, Jeff
attended school in Salt Lake City and spent his summers at the family-owned
Saratoga Resort where he met his wife, Alberta Van Wagoner. They were married
in Oceanside, CA on May 15, 1945 prior to Jeff's departure to serve as a
Marine in the Pacific theater. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple on November 20, 1946. They were happily married for 58 years,
raising their six children. Alberta passed away June 10, 2003. Jeff later
married Elaine Cleveland Moody on October 11, 2003, who was his faithful
companion until his death. After receiving his doctorate in Education from
Columbia University, Jeff taught education administration at Columbia, Utah
State University and BYU. Subsequent work in international education took Jeff
and Alberta on extended overseas assignments to Turkey, Nigeria, Pakistan,
Trinidad and China. They also served an LDS mission to the Dominican Republic.
A kind, thoughtful, and generous man with a great sense of humor, Jeff's
creative contributions began with his family and extended to many nations and
peoples. These encompassed educational, temporal, and spiritual dimensions.
Survived by his wife, Elaine, six children; Nick (Irene) Eastmond, Logan; Anna
Clare (Earl) Shepherd, Salt Lake City; Janice (Bruce) Hathaway, Provo; Becky
(Bob) Cushing, Salt Lake City; Dan (Annie) Eastmond, Salt Lake City; David
(Elizabeth) Eastmond, Riverside, CA; 4 step-children: Karleen (Tom) Tutton,
Springfield, MO; Michelle (Paul) Wilding, Sandy; Leslie (Richard) Ehlert,
Orem; Daryn (Coleen) Moody, Payson; 57 grandchildren and 50
great-grandchildren. Jeff was preceded in death by his sister Jean Eastmond
Gordon; brothers Frank (Tay) Eastmond, Richard (Dick) Eastmond, Robert (Mick)
Eastmond; and step son-in-law, Dustin Moody, and granddaughter, Rachel
Eastmond. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2005 1:00 p.m. at
the Parley's 3rd Ward, 2615 E. Stringham Ave. (2287 So.) where friends may
call Saturday morning from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to
services. A celebration of Jeff's life will be held Friday afternoon, April
22, 2005 3:30 p.m. at The Courtyard at Jamestown, 3352 North 100 East, Provo.
Interment: American Fork City Cemetery. Please send condolences to the family
at www.Holbrookmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/21/2005 - 4/22/2005.

Martin, Jerry Leon
Jerry Leon Martin Jerry Leon Martin passed away peacefully April 9, 2005. He
was born April 8, 1932, in Kingsburg, California, to Chester Herman and Gracie
Marie Boggs Martin. He was survived by his two brothers and their wives,
Bueford Herman and Gerri Martin, Ronald Lee and Darlene Jo Martin; all their
children and grandchildren. Also, by his and Wanda Rae's five children, Joy
Dawn, Jana Marie, Julie Alain, Lisa Ann and Rudd Allen; seventeen
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He served his country in the Korean
War as a young man and was very proud of his time served. He later married
Wanda Rae Adams and started his family. His greatest pleasure and happiness
was in his family and being involved in all their lives. He showered us all
with his love, patience and understanding. In his later years he enjoyed
spending time and doing many activities with his grandchildren. He loved
cooking, planting a garden, growing flowers and making us all laugh and feel
very loved. He also enjoyed fattening Frankie his cat with ice cream. He will
be missed by us and many others who will miss his smile, the twinkle in his
eyes, laughter, caring ways and love. We wish to extend a special thanks to
the doctors, nurses and staff at the Veterans Hospital for all the care given
to him throughout his years and especially in his last days. We love you Dad
and feel your presence always with us in our hearts . . . I don't want you to
go, But it's no fun to stay, You seem happy still, But you were always that
way. You go on ahead, We'll be alright, We'll stay here and thank God he sent
you to us each night. (Poem by his son Rudd Allen) Condolences may be sent to
the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/21/2005.

McArthur, Ross "J"
Ross "J" McArthur Ross "J" McArthur, age 81, passed away peacefully at his
home in Orem on April 19, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. He was born
May 26, 1923 in St. George, Utah, a son of Moroni and Emma Jarvis Cottam
McArthur. Ross married Mae Dalton April 20, 1946 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Ross served his country in the US Navy during World War II on the Destroyer
USS Terry. After the war he attended college and earned his Doctorate degree.
He spent the next 32 years teaching at Brigham Young University, retiring in
1988. In his spare time Ross enjoyed sharing his talents and time as an
electrician with all those he could. "I think that if you can establish
something and be of service to mankind, you've really accomplished something."
He touched the lives of many people. Ross was an active member of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings
throughout his life. Survivors include his wife Mae McArthur of Orem, and
their children: Mrs. Jim (Mary M.) Clegg of Nampa, Idaho and Dalton R. (Sandra
R.) McArthur of Orem. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 23
great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and two sisters: Nellie Gubler of Salt Lake
City, Ut, Annie Jennings of St. George, Ut, Eldon McArthur of St. George, Ut.,
and Tom (Pearl) MrArthur of Leeds, Ut. Ross was preceded in death by his
brothers and sisters: Willard, Florence, Fern, Rex, and Irvin. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, April 23, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cherryhill
3rd Ward Chapel, 1650 South 200 East, Orem. Friends may call Friday from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem,
and also at the ward chapel one hour prior to the services on Saturday.
Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery with military rites provided by
VFW District #4. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/21/2005.

Miller, George R. "Bob"
George R. (Bob) Miller George R. (Bob) Miller passed away on April 19, 2005.
Bob was the caring husband of Verva Julia Busby Miller, who preceded him in
death in 1998. He was stepfather to Dick Miller (Susan) of American Fork, and
a loving grandfather to Aaron, Jamie and Julia. Born in Ottawa, Kansas in
1922, Bob was a child of the depression, worked hard during his childhood and
teenage years and graduated from Ottawa University in 1943. He then enlisted
into the United States Navy and shortly thereafter was commissioned as an
officer in the Amphibious Corps. He served with distinction in the South
Pacific and China. Bob married Verva in Texas in 1951 and they were later
sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa Temple. Bob served in many
capacities in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He loved Verva,
was passionate about books, told the worlds corniest jokes, and was always a
good provider. Graveside services will be held at the American Fork Cemetery
Friday, April 22 at 2 pm under the direction of Anderson & Sons Mortuary. Our
family wishes to express appreciation for the professionalism and compassion
of Dr. J. Cordell Bott and his special RN, Amber. We thank the staff of Orem
Nursing and Rehabilitation and the fine people of Vista Care Hospice.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/21/2005.

Nielsen, Dolores Cherie Essig
Dolores Cherie Essig Nielsen Dolores Cherie Essig Nielsen, 84, formerly of
Mapleton, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2005 at home surrounded by
her children. She was born April 5, 1921 in Los Angeles, California to Albert
Carl and Sybil Lurene Sanders Essig. She married Earl Oleen Nielsen on June
25, 1944 in North Hollywood, California. Their marriage was solemnized in the
Mesa, Arizona Temple on February 23, 1951. She is survived by her six
children: Steven Earl (Jodi) Nielsen, Draper, UT; Lorraine Dolores (Larry)
Downer, San Clemente, CA; Christine Cherie (Don) Claycamp, Redding, CA; Karen
Anna (Bill) Staiger, Orem, UT; Yvonne Frances (Randy) Richins, Orem, UT; and
Tamara Lynn (Mark) Border, Boise, ID; 30 grandchildren and 21
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl and a
brother, Lawrence. She was raised in Los Angeles and attended Berkeley Hall
private school in Beverly Hills, California. Following graduation she studied
theater at the Pasadena Playhouse. Even though she was plagued with vision
challenges from a very early age, she excelled in her passions for acting, ice
skating and horses. Highlights of her childhood include traveling with her
father, meeting Charles Lindberg, and trips to visit her grandparents on the
farm in Garrard, Illinois. She was introduced to The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints upon meeting Earl. She was baptized soon after and remained
a faithful member of the Church throughout her life. She was an avid reader
and a gifted writer. She loved history, politics and the outdoors, and
accompanied her husband on many hunting trips. After spending most of her life
in Southern California, she moved with her husband to Mapleton, Utah. It was
there that she developed Haida, a therapeutic riding program for handicapped
children. Her passion for what is right, her determination and perseverance
are among her greatest attributes and they will influence her legacy for
generations to come. Private family funeral services will be held Friday,
April 22, 2005. Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/21/2005.

Wiseman, Adam J.
Adam J. Wiseman Adam J. Wiseman, 33, of Orem, Utah passed away April 18, 2005.
He was born June 22, 1971 in Portland, Oregon, the son of Richard and Sherrie
Wiseman. Adam grew up and went to school in Santa Rosa, CA, participating in
school and club sports including baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, and
tennis. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the BSA and served an LDS
mission in the Sydney, Australia Mission. Adam graduated from Brigham Young
University with a Bachelor degree in Sociology and then earned a Masters of
Public Administration degree from the University of Utah. He and Jennifer Anne
Smith were married on February 28, 1998. During his Masters training he worked
in the heath care and psychiatric care field. Following his education, he
worked in the insurance industry until shortly before his passing. Adam
enjoyed golfing, camping and working with and helping people. He loved to
laugh and tell stories and will be dearly missed by his family and many good
friends. Adam is survived by his wife, Jennifer, parents, Richard and Sherrie
Wiseman of Santa Rosa, CA, younger brothers: Ben, Jeremy, Lucas, Matthew, and
sister Amy. Adam will be privately honored by family and friends. To send
condolences to the family, please visit www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/21/2005.