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Anderson, Amy Jo
Amy Jo Anderson Our sweet daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Amy Jo Anderson,
passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, April 24, 2005. Her love and
kindness will be greatly missed. Amy was born May 29, 1970 in Provo, Utah to
Byron Gail and Barbara Kirk Anderson. She lived most of her life with her
parents in Orem, Utah, and graduated from Orem High School in 1988. Amy
developed a great love and talent for music. She had a strong, sweet voice and
played the trumpet extremely well. Amy enjoyed sharing her talents with others
and helped many students become more proficient playing the trumpet. One of
her great experiences was working as a full- time music aide with Lynn Poulsen
in the Salina Middle and High School several years ago. She touched the lives
of those around her. Amy was a good cook and enjoyed baking bread, cakes, and
cookies, and making her incredible Toffee Bars. She loved to share all she had
with her friends and family and it brought her great joy. She was a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved working with the
Young Women of her Ward and Stake. She spent many wonderful summers at Girl's
Camp and would comment often on the special love she had for girls and women
she worked with at camp. Amy never married, nor had children of her own, but
she loved her nieces Kaitlyn, Kristi, and Hannah, her nephews Jake (wife
Melinda), Josh, Jeff, and Harley, and her grand-nephew Kaden. She loved taking
pictures of her family and sharing them for Books of Remembrance. Amy also had
two very special pets: her basset hound "Miss Amy's Jessica Jo" (Jessie) and
her tabby cat "Sami". We will miss Amy's quick wit and sarcastic birthday
cards. Her giggle was infectious and life won''t be the same without her. Amy
is survived by her parents Gail and Barbara, her brothers Kirk (wife Linda),
Joel (wife Cindy), Bryce, and three nieces, four nephews and one grand-nephew.
The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at the LDS Hospital
in Salt Lake City who have given comfort and care during the past 10 weeks.
Their love for Amy and our family will never be forgotten. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Orem North Stake
Center, 1000 North Main Street, Orem, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday
evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Mortuary on 625 East 800 North in
Orem, as well as 9:30 to 10:45 am prior to the service. Interment will be in
the Timpanogos Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1000 North 400 East in Orem. In lieu
of flowers, the family recommends donations made to LDS Hospital Palliative
Care and Ann Dowdy (harpist) with the Musical Thanatology Program. Their work
brought great comfort in our time of need Condolences can be sent to
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Boyack, William R. "Bill"
William (Bill) R. Boyack Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend
passed away peacefully Tuesday April 26, 2005 after a battle with cancer. He
was born January 13, 1924 in Spanish Fork to David R. and Pricilla Johnson
Boyack. Bill married Norelle Jones September 24, 1949 and they were later
sealed as a family in the Manti Temple. Bill attended Spanish Fork Schools
where he graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He is the father of Julie
Smith, Spanish Fork, David (Michele) Boyack, Spanish Fork, Nan (John) Ham,
Alpine, and Barbara (Raymond) Jones of Spanish Fork. He has 13 grandchildren
and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister Phyllis Jones of
Gilbert, Arizona. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Ross,
Glen and Dean Boyack. Bill was a Veteran of WW II serving in the Army in
Austria and Germany. He retired from U.S. Steel after 39 years. His passions
in life were his family, and enjoyed them whenever they were around. He
enjoyed nature and loved spending his summers camping with his family and
friends. He also enjoyed watching his grandkids play baseball, dancing,
track-meets, recitals, choir concerts, and all things in which they were
involved in. He was an avid fan of B.Y.U., the Utah Jazz, and the Spanish Fork
High School Athletic activities. After Bill's retirement, he and Norelle spent
many wonderful years in St. George where they met and enjoyed many friends. He
had an incredible sense of humor and shared it with everyone he knew. He
couldn't wait for Spring so he could get out in his garden. He enjoyed music,
especially Jazz. He was an active member of the LDS church serving as
Secretary of the High Priests quorum. Bill was also a faithful Home Teacher.
The family would like to express their thanks to Harmony Home Health and
Hospice. Especially Rick and Jake for their kind and loving care given to him
at this time. Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 30, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. in the Spanish Fork West Stake Center, 360 North 650 West. Friends and
family may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street, Spanish Fork on
Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. or at the church prior to the services from
9:45-10:45.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

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.

Jamison, Ida M.
Ida M. Jamison 1925-2005 Ida M. Jamison, 80, of Provo passed away peacefully
surrounded by her loving family on April 24, 2005. Ida was born to William
Dotson Marshall and Elizabeth Minnie Wall in Lyman, Wyo., as the youngest of
11 children. The family moved to Evanston where her father was the local
sheriff. Ida attended BYU, then was called to serve an LDS church mission to
eastern Canada in 1946. After her mission service, she moved to California to
work and live with friends, where she met her eternal sweetheart, Nolan
Jamison. They were married on August 18,1953 in the Salt Lake Temple. While
Nolan worked as an aerospace engineer in California and Arizona, Ida served
faithfully in many church callings while raising their five children. The
Jamisons moved to Utah in 1986 and have lived in Provo ever since. Ida and
Nolan served a mission together to the London Temple from 1988 to 1989 and
found great enjoyment in working together in the Provo Temple for many years.
They traveled extensively in their later years to Australia, New Zealand,
Tahiti and Europe. While on their mission in London, they were able to visit
the Holy Land. Ida's children were the joy of her life. She devoted her
activities to the happiness of her family. She was always more concerned about
the comforts of others over herself. Ida was an elegant and refined woman who
liked nothing better than to organize family gatherings and enjoy the company
of her loved ones. Her example of love, service and testimony will give her
family strength throughout their lives. Ida has 21 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren with two more due later this year. She is survived by her
husband, Nolan Jamison, sisters Ruth Balli of Salt Lake City and Clara Schomas
of Orem, four daughters and one son. Ida's daughters are Connie Peterson of
Sandy; Colleen Cavanaugh of Largo, Fla.; Annie Baldrey of Folsom, Calif., and
Barbara Dickson of Orem. Her son is Brad Jamison of Folsom. A viewing will be
held at Berg Mortuary (185 E. Center, Provo) on Friday, April 29 from 6 to 8
p.m. Funeral services are to be held on Saturday, April 30 at the Oak Hills
Stake Center (925 E. North Temple, Provo) at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the Humanitarian Aid Fund.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Johnston, Ervin Troy
Ervin Troy Johnston age 77 died April 24, 2005 at his home in Las Vegas,
Nevada of a lingering illness. He was born May 4, 1927 to Jesse W. and Sylva
Rhea Mills Johnston in Midwest Wyoming. Troy married Donna Lee Turner January
29, 1949 in Elko, Nevada. He retired from Provo City Power after 25 years.
Troy is survived by his wife Donna Johnston; son, Denton Troy Johnston, Orem,
UT; daughter Dixie Lee (David) Turpin, Payson, UT; seven grand-children, Megan
Johnston, Hayley Johnston, Brett Johnston, Matthew Johnston, all of Orem, UT,
Jessica (Chris) Wilkinson, Payson, UT, Joshua (Lindsey) Turpin, Spanish Fork,
UT; two step-grandsons, Christopher and Jeremiah Turpin; two great-grand
daughters, Cherokee Turpin Payson, UT, Shayley Turpin Spanish Fork, UT; One
brother, Claude Johnston, Pahrump, NV; Sister Leona Black, Provo, UT. Troy is
preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Merl and Bruce Johnston and one
great-grandson Kaden Wilkinson. Graveside services will be held Saturday April
30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Provo City Cemetery, Provo, UT. Friends may call
Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center
Street, As well as Saturday 1-1:45 p.m. Condolences can be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Pack, Merrill Raymond
Merrill Raymond Pack was born April 15, 1923 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the first
of four children born to Mercy Ethelin (Lewis) and William Raymond Pack. The
family later moved back to Kamas, Utah, where he graduated from Summit High
School. He attended BYU for a time, and then joined the U.S. Army Air Corps.
He was a radio operator on a B-17 crew and flew 50 missions out of Italy in
World War II. After his honorable discharge, Merrill resumed his studies at
BYU, graduating with a major in Agronomy and minors in Chemistry and
Mathematics. While there, he married Donna Jean Petersen, from Brigham City,
Utah, daughter or Elva Leone (Bingham) and Royes J. Petersen., in the Salt
Lake City Temple. They then moved to New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he
achieved his PhD in Soils and Plant Physiology. He then took a position at New
Mexico State University in Las Cruces, teaching and doing research. Five years
later, they returned to the Provo/Orem area, where he worked as a plant
physiologist for Geneva Steel, conducting research on the effect of air
pollution on plants and developing air sampling and analysis methods. After
seven years with Geneva Steel, Merrill accepted a post with Washington State
University in Pullman, Washington, where he continued his air pollution
research, and later taught classes. He worked there until he retired as a
Plant Physiologist and Professor of Environmental Engineering in May 1985. In
1987, Merrill and Donna were called to serve in the Accra, Ghana, LDS mission.
Upon their return, Merrill enjoyed gardening, home improvement and
grandchildren. He served in many capacities in the LDS Church, including
Bishop, Stake high councilman, genealogy work, scouting, and others. Merrill
and Donna moved back to Utah Valley in 1995 to be closer to family. Merrill
passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. He is
survived, by his wife, Donna of the home, Daughters, Ramona (Lane) Kissell of
Wenatchee, Washington, Marilyn Bauder of Orem, Rebecca (Delbert) Mack of
Tucson, Arizona, and Valerie (Curtis) Swenson of Sandy, Utah, and Sons, Robert
(Anona) Pack and Brad Pack, both of Orem. He is also survived by twenty-one
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Merrill was preceded in death by
his father and mother, a sister Joyce (Elwin) Rees, and his son-in-law, Lane
Kissell. Merrill will be forever revered and remembered for his wise counsel,
silly songs, hardworking ingenuity, and, most of all, for this devotion and
dedication to his wife and family. The family would like to express its
gratitude for the kind and loving care of the staff and nurses at Orem Nursing
and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Merrill will be held Saturday,
April 30, 2005 at the Aspen 8th Ward chapel at 1485 North 800 West in Orem. A
viewing will begin at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. followed by the service at
11:00. Interment will be in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Peterson, Evan Tye
Evan Tye Peterson Evan Tye Peterson, professor emeritus of sociology at
Brigham Young University, died April 24, 2005. He was born October 12, 1925 in
Phoenix, Arizona to Harold and Juna Peterson. He served in the army from 1944
to 1946 and from 1947 to 1949 as a missionary in New Zealand for The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received bachelor's and master's degrees
from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He
taught at six universities, including BYU, where he worked for 35 years,
serving as department chairman, as well as acting dean of his college. He was
the author of 50 scholarly articles, books and papers. He and his wife, Gail
Diane Winther, moved to Payson, Arizona in 1990 and then to Mesa, Arizona in
1996. He is survived by his wife and six children: Carol Ray (wife of the late
Mario Ray), Mary Clyde, Mark Peterson (Brooke), Steven Peterson (Pam), Eric
Peterson (Kathy) and Helen Francis (John). He leaves three stepchildren:
Cristi Shaffer, Loren Bell (Shellie) and Valerie Banditson (Gary). He leaves
his brothers: H. Burke Peterson (Brookie), John R. Peterson (Marcia) and
Robert W. Peterson (Bette). The Petersons have 34 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. As an active member of the LDS Church, Evan served as
bishop and high counselor, as well as on various general Church committees. He
enjoyed teaching Sunday School and working with his wife in the baptistry of
the Mesa Arizona Temple. In his final years, he was happy teaching the young
men in Priesthood Meeting. Evan was an accomplished oil painter and an artist
in several mediums. He had many passions, including music, sports, beauty, the
desert, but he would want it known that his greatest loves were the gospel and
his family. Funeral services are at 10:00 a.m., with visitation at 9:00 a.m.
on Saturday, April 30, 2005 at the Leonora Ward, 3345 East McLellan Rd., Mesa,
Arizona. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Porter, John R.
John R. Porter Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, John Renfro Porter,
returned to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 24, 2005. He will be greatly
missed. He was born December 20, 1926 at Eugene, Oregon, a son of William
Wesley and Ethel Mae Murray Porter. He married Kathleen Marie Dudley, August
9, 1972 at Provo, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple.
He served his country in the US Army during World War II and went on to serve
additional tours of duty. He worked in various occupations throughout his life
and retired from Utah State Hospital as the lead Physc. Tech. Survivors
include: his wife, Kathleen, Payson three sons and a daughter, John Stephen
Porter and Michael Allen Porter, both of Germany; Gary Porter, Seattle; Wanda
(Shane) Zeeman, Payson; step-children, Kent Welch, Oregon; David Welch,
Spanish Fork; Lana (Paul) Ruggirello, Provo; 17 grandchildren; 4
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth Staten, of Eugene, Oregon. He was
preceded in death by a step-son, Robert Alan Welch, and a brother-in-law, Don
Snelson. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 28, 2005, 11:00 a.m., in the
Payson 11th Ward Chapel, 902 West 400 North, where friends may call 9:45-10:45
a.m. Burial will be in the Utah Veterans Memorial Park with military rites
accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dist. #4. Condolences may be sent to
the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Stickney, Alma J.
Alma J. Stickney, age 71 of Payson, passed away Monday, April 25, 2005. He was
born December 7, 1933 at Santaquin, Utah, a son of Albert C. and Mary Rachael
Sidwell Stickney. He married Marilyn Faye Kinder, May 28, 1955 at Ely, Nevada.
She preceded him in death on May 4, 1995. Alma retired from the Rail Road.
Survivors include: three sons and three daughters, Randy Stickney, Don
(Debbie) Stickney, all of Payson; Janna (Gary) Isaacson, Santaquin; Barbara
(William) Laursen, Payson; Tracy (Steve) Quinn, Reno, NV; Alden Stickney,
Payson; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Verla (Wes)
Cole, Kaleen (David) Day, all of Sunnyside; Ilona (Edward) Warner, Nampa, ID;
Beth Salidvar, Sandy; Melda (Jim) MacKay, Draper. He was preceded in death by
a brother, Alden DeRay Stickney. The family would like to express appreciation
to Joe & Dee for their special friendship. Graveside services will be
Saturday, April 30, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at the Payson Cemetery, 805 East 400
North. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson,
Saturday, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Vance, Rhea LaVon Lott
Rhea LaVon Lott Vance, 1907 ¥ 2005, daughter of George Albert and Eliza Ann
Kelly Lott, passed gently from this life due to conditions incident to age.
She was born in American Fork, Utah and moved to Lehi, Utah when she was two
months old. She lived in Lehi until she was married. On March 10, 1926, she
married Angus Vance in the Salt Lake LDS Temple who preceded her in death.
Angus and Rhea had three children; Blaine A. Vance (Nat) of Salt Lake City;
Valene V. Bonner of Grand Junction, CO; and Neldon L. Vance (Lynn) of
Kaysville. They moved to Tooele, Utah, where she and her husband owned a
family business. Rhea was very active in the 4-H Club, Relief Society,
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and held many positions in various programs in
the LDS Church. In 1956, Angus and Rhea returned to Lehi, where they operated
an egg farm. She is survived by her 3 children; 17 grandchildren; 59 great
grandchildren; and 35 great-great grandchildren. The family would like to
thank the staff at Greenwood Elderly Care Center, the Hospice people in Lehi,
and a special thanks to Colby Jacobson of 1st Choice for the excellent care
given her over the past several years. Funeral services will be Thursday,
April 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m in the Wing Mortuary chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi,
where family and friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services.
Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.

Vicchrilli, Thelda Jessie
Thelda Jessie Gillies Wright Vicchrilli, 81, of Pleasant Grove passed away
Monday, April 25, 2005. She was born August 25, 1923 in Vineyard, Utah to
Joseph Smith and Cora Nell Williams Gillies. She married Clint Newell Wright
on June 14, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington. Newell died in 1945 in the Philippines
while serving in the U. S. Army. She married Michael A. Vicchrilli on October
5, 1946 in Salt Lake. Thelda grew up in Vineyard and graduated from Lincoln
High School in Orem in 1941. Thelda will be remembered as an accomplished
homemaker, spending hours sewing, gardening, and doing handwork. She was an
active member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in many callings during
her life. Thelda and Mike were honored to be the Grand Marshall's in the
Strawberry Day's Parade in 2001. Thelda's greatest joy was serving and
spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband Michael of
Pleasant Grove; children: Sharon Ann (Pat) Ellington, Joan (Milt) Fugal,
Stephanie (Craig) Green all of Pleasant Grove; Michael (Marilyn) Vicchrilli
Jr., Lehi; Pamela (David) Asay, Alpharetta, GA; 26 grandchildren and 22
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kayla,
three brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30,
2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Timpanogos Sixth Ward Chapel, 425 East 500 North,
Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family
Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Saturday one
hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 4/28/2005.