OBITS: Daily Herald 18 Aug 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Daily Herald http://www.daily-herald.com Dangerfield, A. Dean A. Dean Dangerfield 1924-2005 A faithful servant A. Dean Dangerfield slipped suddenly, yet peacefully from his mortal existence on August 15, 2005, from causes incident to age. He was 81. His remarkable life began in Provo on January 20, 1924, as the second child and only son of Mary Beatrice Fowers and Alma M. Dangerfield. He attended Parker Elementary School, Farrer Junior High School, and Provo High School where he graduated in 1942. He was awarded a Salt Lake Tribune scholarship to Brigham Young University where he enrolled in the US Naval Reserve as a freshman. He was eventually assigned to the University of New Mexico officer training V-12 program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, reporting for duty July 1,1943. While there, he met his bride, Carol Aileen Davis of Albuquerque. They were married on Valentine's Day, 1945, in Houston, Texas. After receiving his commission as an Ensign at the University of Notre Dame and serving a tour of duty in the South Pacific, he returned to have their marriage solemnized on June 21, 1946, for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After World War II, they made a home in Provo where he returned to BYU to finish his Chemical Engineering degree in 1947. This dedicated husband and father went about building a loving home in which the principles of eternal happiness were not only taught, but also lived. As he started his family, he continued his service to his country as Commanding Officer of the Electronic Units of the Provo Naval Reserve and also the Salt Lake Unit for many years and was the Mobilization officer for the Western States. Commander Dangerfield eventually retired after many years of military service. He began his career as a Chemical Engineer in the fluorine research lab for US Steel. After 20 years service there, he accepted a position in the research lab for Kennecott Copper on the University of Utah campus and later retiring after 20 years as a Quality Control Supervisor at Kennecott s concentrator in Magna. His church service reflected his dedication and love for the Lord. For 19 years he was either a ward or stake clerk in the Provo Utah East Stake. He cherished the opportunity to serve for six years as bishop of the BYU 38th Ward and later as the First Counselor in the Provo Utah East Stake Presidency. He leaves a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to those he loved to serve. He never complained, always encouraged, and taught with love. His son, David Richard Dangerfield, who preceded him in death along with his parents and other cherished friends, greeted him at the veil. He is survived by his wife, Carol Davis Dangerfield (Orem), his two sisters, Norma Dangerfield Marrott and Elaine Dangerfield Reynolds (both of Orem), his children DeeAnn Dangerfield (and Stephen) Stone of Provo, James (and Ruth) Dangerfield of Cedar Hills, Daughter-in-law Pamela Dangerfield of Lubbock, Texas, Bryan (and Laura) Dangerfield of Cedar City, Bart (and Ruthie) Dangerfield of Allen, Texas, 27 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. A viewing will be held at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street in Provo this Friday evening, August 19, from 6-8 p.m. Another viewing will be held from 9 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, prior to the funeral service, which will begin at 11 a.m. at the Provo Utah East Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 667 North 600 East in Provo. Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery in Edgemont immediately following the funeral service. Published in the Daily Herald on 8/18/2005. Wignall, Grace Mary Grace Mary Wignall Mary Wignall returned back to her Heavenly Father on August 15, 2005, following an eighteen-month courageous battle after a stroke. She was born on June 16, 1929, to George and Grace Rosenbusch in San Antonio, Texas, and was the fourth of five children. Mary graduated from San Antonio High School and then moved to Oakland, California, where she married her eternal mate, Bill Wignall from Payson, Utah, on March 12, 1950. In 1955, she joined the LDS church; in 1961 Mary and Bill were sealed for eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent many happy years raising their four children. Mary dedicated her life to serving others. For seventeen years, she loved teaching the Young Women and also enjoyed teaching Spiritual Living in Relief Society. Mary and Bill worked together in the Oakland Temple for sixteen years. Mary was devoted to genealogy, and in taking care of her elderly relatives. She enjoyed gardening, entertaining, cross country skiing, and all aspects of homemaking. Mary loved camping with family and friends, and being with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Bill Wignall, 4 children: Bill Jr. (Kylei), Diane Bahme (John), Steve (Sharon), and Sandy Ratto (Mark); her 3 brothers: John, Robert, and Paul; her sister Ruth Ann Thieme; her 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2005, in the Edgemont Ward Chapel, 3500 North 180 East, Provo. A viewing will be held for family and friends on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be held in East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 8/18/2005. Wilcox, Howard J. Howard J. Wilcox LAS VEGAS, Nev. Howard Jay Wilcox, 53, formerly of Lindon, Utah, was killed Saturday, August 13, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born November 15, 1951. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Walker Wilcox; children, Mindi Wilcox Keele, Chelsy Wilcox Sutton, Chad Wilcox, Jason Wilcox, Jared Wilcox and Christopher Wilcox; and his parents, Melvin and Cora Wilcox. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Lindon 6th Ward Chapel, 56 East 600 North, with Bishop David Wilkes officiating. Friends may call at the Ward Chapel on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindon Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Deborah Wilcox. Funeral Directors, Lindquist s Bountiful Mortuary. Email condolences to the family at: lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 8/18/2005.