OBITS: Daily Herald 5 Feb 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** 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 Ballif, Barbara Nielson 1930-2005 Barbara Nielson Ballif, our loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully February 2, 2005 in Provo, Utah at age 74. She was born July 12, 1930 in Lehi, Utah, a daughter of Joseph Leroy Nielson and Marion Gardner Nielson. She spent her younger years in Blanding, Utah. She married John Lyman Ballif III on June 9, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. Barbara left a legacy of service and love. As a faithful member of the LDS church, she served in many callings and served two fulltime missions to Austria and Alabama. This service extended to loved ones and to the members of the communities where she lived. She had a great sense of humor, a love for people, and strong ties of love and devotion to her family. Barbara received her B.A. from the University of Utah and later received her Masters of Social Work from BYU. She was a counselor to many and she will be remembered for her loving and caring ways. She had a strong testimony of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Survived by her husband, John Lyman Ballif III and their children: Christina Ballif Parkinson (Alan); John (Lezlie); Joseph (Janet); David (Chris); Jeffrey (Nancy); Mark (Julia); 26 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 3 brothers: Rhoda Ashley, Virginia Black, Frances Nielson, John Nielson, Robert Nielson. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2005, 11:00 AM, the Edgemont 12th Ward Chapel at 350 East 2950 North, Provo. A viewing will be held at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center, Provo, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2005, and at the church on Monday morning, one hour prior to the funeral. Interment at the Provo Cemetery will follow services. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005. Loock, Darlene Ann Darlene Ann Loock A Memorial and luncheon will be held in honor of Darlene, Please join us in celebrating a part of Darlene's life. Saturday, February 5th from 3 to 5pm. Pleasant Grove Aria #3372. 210 N. 600 W. Pleasant Grove, UT. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/5/2005. Martell, Warren Harding Warren Harding Martell was honored by friends and family for his noble life the last week he spent on earth. He died on February 3, 2005. He was born July 4, 1921 in Mullan, Idaho to Charlotte Whimpy Martell and Morris Jenkins Martell. He was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and a son. He was blessed with a loving wife, Rebecca Jane Fullmer Martell, and children: Marie Reid (Kirk), Karen LaFlamme (George Hooten), Cliff Martell (Sandra), Victor Martell (Carolyn), many grandchildren, extended family, and friends. He was proud to serve his country during WWII. He was a wonderful example of living and dying with dignity. He made the world a better place. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 7, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville, Utah. Burial will follow in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Published in the Daily Herald from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.