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Bird, Cynthia
Cynthia Bird Cynthia Bird, age 46, passed away Friday, April 22, 2005 after a
seven year battle with cancer. She was born December 23, 1958 in Provo, Utah
to J. Don Bird and Mrs. Stan (Colleen) Thatcher. Cindy graduated from
Springville High School and attended the University of Utah. She worked 20
years for Southland Corp. in Utah and Colorado. Cindy excelled in all sports.
She loved to travel and spend time with her family. Cindy was a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her parents,
siblings: Kerry (Karen) Bird, Denise (Craig) Pickering, Leslee (David) Henson,
Scott (Rochelle) Bird, Steven (Jill) Bird, and many nieces and nephews that
considered her their "favorite aunt". The family would like to thank all of
her friends who loved and supported her through her illness. Funeral services
will be held Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Mapleton White Church at
31 West Maple in Mapleton. There will be a visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 at
the church prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen
Cemetery under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary. Cindy's passion was to find
a cure for breast cancer. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the
Susan G. Komen Foundation @ www.komen.org Condolences may be sent to
www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/27/2005.

Colby, Aaron William
Aaron William Colby Aaron William Colby, age 35, our beloved son, brother,
husband, father and friend, passed away April 24, 2005 in Spanish Fork. He was
born May 21, 1969 in Gunnison, UT to Clive and Juanita Chidester Colby. He
married Lesa Carter October 7, 1989 in Provo and together they had a daughter
Tanya Alese "Miracle" Colby. He graduated from Provo Adult High School and
attended UVSC, always trying to better himself and loved learning new skills.
He was a very talented artist and enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing and
spending time with his friends and family in the outdoors and especially with
his preciouos daughter. As a friend to all he always tried to help those in
need. The Carter family will always appreciate the special care he gave to his
father-in-law prior to his death in 2003. He is survived by his wife Lesa and
daughter Tanya of Provo, mother Juanita Colby, brother Michael and sisters
Anita and Catherine, all of Helper, brother Matt and wife Cathy Colby of
LaVerkin and sister Julia and her husband Scott Pederson of Arkansas. Preceded
in death by his father Clive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April
28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Helper Stake Center where friends may call one
hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Huntington Cemetery under the
direction of Fausett Mortuary.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/27/2005.

Cropper, Aileen
Aileen Cropper 1914 - 2005 Marysvale, Utah - Aileen Evelyn Gibbs Cropper, 90,
passed away April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born November 28,
1914 in Marysvale to Herbert Spencer and Charlotte Ann Clement Gibbs. She
married the love of her life, Walter Jeremiah Cropper on November 23, 1932 in
Marysvale. They were married for 58 years and are the parents of three
children, Charleen (Max) Mitchell of Marysvale, Chloe Ann Lunt (Terry) Kendall
of Nephi, Norman (Diana) Cropper of Las Vegas, NV. She is also survived by 15
grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She
is preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Norman, Manton
and Dana; a step-brother Delone (Estelle) Jensen; a son-in-law, Gary Lunt; one
granddaughter; one great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services,
Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary
Chapel, 50 South 100 West, in Richfield, where friends may call on Saturday
from 12:30 to 1:30. Burial, Marysvale Mountain View Cemetery. Full obituary
and Online guest book www.maglebymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/27/2005.

Dixon, Kathryn Elmer
Kathryn Elmer Dixon Kathryn Marie Elmer Dixon, of Payson, passed away on
Sunday, April 24, 2005. She was born February 14, 1937, a daughter of Marion
and Faye Depew Elmer. Kathryn graduated from Payson High School. She was a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked as a
veterinarian assistant for Dr. Porter, a job which she really loved. She
worked for many years for Rex Anderson at Rex's Drug in Payson and at Hickory
Kist in Spanish Fork. Kathryn was well educated and an avid reader. She
participated in the Literacy Program at Payson Library and enjoyed the
opportunity to help adults learn to read. She loved to play and sing music
with her brothers. She loved the company of her family and friends and was
loved by everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Survivors
included: her husband, Jerry Dixon, and their children, Scott (Arlene) Dixon,
Eureka; Myrth (Kelly) Carter and Haley (Jake) Johnson, all of Payson; four
grandchildren; sister and brother, Sharon Faye (Duane) Lindley and Kevin M.
(Helen) Elmer, all of Payson. She was preceded in death by her brother,
Richard Lane Elmer (DeAnna) of St. George. Graveside services will be Friday,
April 29, 2005, 2:30 p.m. at the Payson City Cemetery, 805 East 400 North.
Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Thursday,
7-8:00 p.m. or Friday 1-2:00 p.m. The family would like to express
appreciation to the Drs. and Staffs at Mtn. View Hospital and Payson Nursing
and Rehab. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.

Finlayson, Erin Elizabeth
Erin Elizabeth Finlayson Our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and
friend, Erin Elizabeth Finlayson passed on to the next life on April 25, 2005
after a long battle with cancer. Erin was born on December 26,1980 in Fairfax,
Virginia and lived up in every way to the meaning of her name, "peaceful
spirit." She brought joy to all her knew her, but especially to her family and
friends. At age three she moved with her parents to Iowa City, Iowa where she
attended public schools, playing the violin in the school orchestra and
pursued her love of animals, especially horses. She became a wonderful sister
to her younger brothers. She was an active LDS member of the Iowa City First
Ward, and subsequently the Orchard Park, New York First Ward, and Center Creek
Ward in Heber City, Utah. She graduated from Wasatch High School in 1999. She
was an Honors student who loved all learning and planned to become a
veterinary doctor until the diagnosis of cancer the summer of her graduation
year. She was an active member of the Wasatch Pony Club and loved to compete
in Three-Day Eventing on her Morgan mare Honey Dew. They both especially loved
Cross-Country Jumping as well as trail riding in the mountains around Heber.
Erin had a special way with animals and had previously volunteered at the
Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City and later worked part-time at Arcadia Veterinary
Clinic in Heber City, Utah. Despite her long illness, Erin attended Brigham
Young University both on campus when possible, and through on-line courses
when ill. Her college roommates at BYU brought joy and needed support to her
daily challenges. Erin's love of life was infectious and her bravery and
dignity in the face of incredible pain and suffering remains an example of
undaunted human courage to all her knew her. She was greatly loved by the
doctors and nursing staff of Primary Children's Hospital who came to be her
second family and who cared for her with loving attention. Erin was able to
travel with her mother to the Near East and Italy, and enjoyed a special trip
with her family to England and Scotland in Spring, 2004. Erin is survived by
her mother, father, and brothers Cynthia, Donald, Forrest and Taylor Finlayson
of Heber City, Utah; one grandmother, Patricia Alder of Yankton, South Dakota;
and her aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family wishes to thank all who have
supported them through this struggle, especially the doctors and staff of
Primary Children's Hospital and the Huntsman Cancer Center, members of Center
Creek Ward, and family and friends. A memorial service and luncheon
celebrating Erin's life will be held at Center Creek First Ward on April 29,
2005 from 11:00-12:00. All who knew and loved Erin are invited to attend.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/27/2005.

Gray, Christopher Richard
Christopher Richard Gray Called Home for a Final Mission Christopher Richard
Gray was called to his final mission on Saturday April 23, 2005. Chris was
born February 15, 1978, to Richard (Dick) and Jodi Gray in Salt Lake City,
Utah. Chris was raised in Fort Union, Utah and then later moved to Cedar
Hills. Shortly after that he moved to Orem. He attended Utah Valley State
College and worked for Lowes until his illness in November when he then moved
back home with his family. Chris was active in the LDS church. He earned his
Eagle Scout award, Duty to God award and was a 4-year seminary graduate
student. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1996. Chris faithfully
served a mission in 1997-1999 in the Texas Houston South Mission. Chris always
had a smile on his face and loved life. He truly was a man without guile. The
purpose of Chris's life was on how we responded to him and not that he was
being tested. Chris is survived by his parents, sisters, Amber Howard (John)
and Brooklynn Wilson (Pete) and Nephew, Dagan Howard. Grandparents, Vaughn
Fairbanks, Viola & Clair Clayton and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Chris is
preceded in death by his grandparents Don and Helen Gray. The viewing will be
held on Thursday April 28, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chesterfield
Chapel, 9737 North Chesterfield Drive in Cedar Hills. The Funeral will be held
on Friday, April 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar Hills Stake Center, 3950
West Cedar Hills Drive. A viewing will be one hour prior to the funeral from
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Family wishes
to thank Dr. Brian Tudor and his staff at the Central Utah Clinic and the
Medical staff on 4 West at the Utah Valley Hospital. The trial of his cancer
treatment was made a little easier through your love and compassion. Chris we
love you. The monument you built truly was a symbol of your life. Funeral
Directors, Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East. In lieu of flowers
contributions can be made to Friends of Chris at any Wells Fargo Bank in
Christopher Gray's name.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/27/2005 - 4/28/2005.

Janetski, Jennifer L.
Jennifer L. Janetski PROVO, Utah ¥ Jennifer L. "Jenny" Janetski, 34, a former
Great Falls resident, died of undetermined natural causes Monday at her home
in Provo, Utah. A memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30 at Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 667 N. 600 E., Provo. Burial has taken
place in Great Falls, Mont. Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory of Great Falls
is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her son, Trysten, whom she
loves and loved more than life itself; her parents, Lee and Vicky Janetski of
Great Falls and Sharon Gomez of San Antonio, Texas; sisters and their families
Emily and Darryl Jensen (Joey, Jace, Sadie and Sonna) of Wood Burn, Ore.,
Tiffany and Jeff Gardanier (Andrew and Jake) of Mesa, Ariz., Jamie Janetski
(Ethan) of Chandler, Ariz., and Katie and Jason Bailey (Ben) of Missoula,
Mont.; a brother, Jeremy Flinders of New York; grandparents Edithann Janetski
of Tempe, Ariz., and Oscar and Kathryn Lind of Florence, Mont., and Audrey
Salas of New York, N.Y.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; friends Heather
and Gary Armstrong; and many other friends who loved her dearly. Jenny was
born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 6, 1970, and was raised in Great Falls,
Mont. She was a graduate of Richland High School in Richland, Wash., and later
graduated with honors from Spokane Community College. She then received a full
ride scholarship to Brigham Young University. She tutored students in the
history department and was an avid student of Chinese history. She had a
passion for music, bike riding and the Scriptures. She also enjoyed hunting,
fishing, rugby, cross-country running and basketball. Jenny was loved by many;
and she loved many no matter what their station in life. She was also giving
and found a way to share what she had with whomever was in need. She had a
burning testimony of the Savior and the restored Gospel. She was endowed in
the Salt Lake City, Utah, Temple, and was an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Memorials are suggested to the LDS Church
19th Ward Fast Offering Fund.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/27/2005.

Whitehead, Elizabeth Johnston
Elizabeth Johnston Whitehead Our loving wife and mother, Elizabeth Whitehead
returned to the waiting arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, April 23, 2005,
at the Timpanogos Regional Hospital following a life-long fight with heart
disease and numerous other serious health problems. She was born August 16,
1960, to Robert Jerry and Carmen Johnston of Ramah, New Mexico. She is the
mother of Christy Anderson of Provo, Utah; Calvin Matthew Robert (Whitney)
Whitehead of Orem, Utah; and Ashlee Marie Whitehead (Corey) Burton of Salt
Lake City, Utah, and grandson, Jack Edward Robert Burton. She is survived by
her grandmother, Luella Lambson Clawson; her parents, and siblings: Dee Dee
(David) Whitlark of Highland; Shirley (John) Harris of Eagle Mountain; Bob
(Mely) Johnston of Ramah, New Mexico; Natalie (Kyle) Larsen of Salt Lake City;
Lester (Emily) Johnston of Ramah, New Mexico; numerous nieces and nephews,
many aunts and uncles; and countless friends who are very special to her.
Elizabeth married Robert P. Whitehead on October 7, 1984, and they were later
sealed as a family in the Jordan River Temple, along with Calvin who was
adopted by Robert in 1984. She excelled at all sports in high school,
achieving the award of Female Athlete of the Year in 1978. More recently, she
focused on 2-on-2 Beach Volleyball. She has received numerous metals and
awards at the Utah Summer Games and other tournaments, including a #1 ranking
in the State for her age group. Her unsatiable appetite for reading blessed
not only her life, but that of her family's as well. She had read all nine
volumes of The Work and The Glory more than a dozen times. Once, she did so
aloud as her husband and children listened. Every morning she would prepare
breakfast but she would not eat until after having read a chapter of scripture
out loud to her family. It was not uncommon to find her up at night studying
and pondering over the Book of Mormon. Lately, she developed a passion for
poetry. She has written many, beautiful, personalized poems for friends and
family. Here is a sample of a poem she wrote to her husband during a very
difficult period in their lives: "For Rob To the man that I married The love
of my life My world began In becoming your wife Now our children are grown And
have lives of their own We've done all we can The true path we have shown I'm
so sorry, Dear Rob, No words can reveal How I long to reach out Touch your
wounds, help you heal This time in our lives Is the hardest, that's true But,
we must hang on For it's just me and you Brought together by God Of that I am
sure Now sealed up forever If we but endure." --Elizabeth Whitehead (2004)
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at the Timpview
Stake Center, 1000 North 600 West, at 11 a.m. Friends may pay final tribute to
Elizabeth at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center Street in Provo; Tuesday, April 26,
2005, from 6-8 p.m.; or, Wednesday, at the stake center one hour prior to
services. Interment, Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem. In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made directly to the family.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/26/2005 - 4/27/2005.