OBITS: Daily Herald 15 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 Cloward, Eugene O'Leary "Mose" MORONI - Eugene "Mose" O'Leary Cloward 86, passed away at home on Feb. 13, 2005. Born March 14, 1918 in Moroni, UT to Hyrum Welles & Sophie N. O'Leary Cloward. Married for 63 years to Anna E. Hansen , married May 31, 1941 in Nephi later solemnized in the Manti Temple on June 3, 1959. A member of the LDS Church, High Priest, 2 1/2 yr. Mission at Moroni Cannery. An avid outdoors man, he loved fishing, hunting, hiking, camping & cooking dutch oven stews. Eugene spent most of his life farming, raising turkeys and sheep. He worked for Moroni City, Moroni Jr. High & Moroni Processing Plant. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren camping and telling them stories. He will greatly be missed by all. Survived by his wife, Ann Cloward, Moroni, UT; children, LeGrand (Valerie) Cloward, West Valley, UT; Welles (Gail) Cloward, Spring City, UT; Dixie Green, West Jordan, UT; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; siblings, Grace (Leland) Ostler, Nephi, UT; Marcel Jackson, Nephi, UT; Jewel (Paul) Bailey, Moroni, UT; Perry (Diane) Bruno, Salt Lake City, UT. Preceded in death by parents, step father, 4 brothers & 1 sister. Funeral services will be Wed. Feb. 16, 2005 at the Moroni LDS Stake Center at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call Wed. From 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment Moroni City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/15/2005. Mitchell, Margaret Swenson Margaret Swenson Mitchell, 87, died February 11, 2005 in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born in Benjamin, Utah on August 22, 1917 to George and Hannah Hansen Swenson. She was the 3rd child and oldest daughter of 11 children. She grew up on the farm in Benjamin and in Spanish Fork. She was introduced to hard work at an early age helping to tend to sugar beets and other crops as well as helping in the house, tending her younger siblings. She was very proud of her ancestry and had many stories to tell of her Mormon Pioneer grandparents as well as her large family growing up on the farm. Margaret graduated from Spanish Fork High School, where she enjoyed being in the operetta's. She married her high school sweetheart, C.R. Mitchell in the Salt Lake Temple on November 25, 1935. To this union were born three children. In the early years of her marriage, Margaret worked at the Del Monte Cannery and in the school lunch program in Spanish Fork. As her family grew she devoted herself to her home and children as a full time homemaker. She was a good "scratch" cook. She was known for her delicious potato salads and for her large pan of brownies with fudge frosting. At Christmas there was a counter filled with decorated sugar cookies for the grandchildren and to give away. Margaret enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with her husband Mitch, their many friends and family. She rode the horse or hiked the hill carrying her own rifle. She shot deer, moose, and antelope to make her husband proud of her. She spent hours on the lake fishing at Yellowstone, or at Lake Powell exploring and water skiing. She was supportive of whatever Mitch took up, whether square dancing, boat racing, snowmobiling, building cabins or business pursuits. She always tried to keep up with him, and often succeeded. Together, Margaret and Mitch enjoyed the outdoors, always heading somewhere in an RV, and explored most of the US. There were many trips to foreign countries. One highlight was their visit to the Holy Land. In retirement years Margaret and Mitch spent their winters in Sun City, Arizona where they made many new friends and fun memories. Margaret also enjoyed painting ceramics. She made many Christmas decorations and painted ceramic dolls. She enjoyed collecting dolls. She was able to see the needs of elderly relative and friends as will as harried young mothers and she responded to those needs in her own quiet way. She loved babies, her own grandchildren as well as stranger in the store. She was always loving, gentle and kind to children. Margaret was active in the Daughter's of the Utah Pioneers for many years. She was also active in the American Legion Auxiliary, serving a term as President of that organization. She went to Utah Girl's State for many summers serving as a counselor there. She served in PTA. She was active in a club of friends she had known since high school and enjoyed their monthly club activities. Margaret was a faithful member of the LDS church. She served wherever she was asked, doing whatever was needed. Some favorite callings were in the YWMIA presidency in the Spanish Fork 13th ward. She made lifelong friendships with those women with whom she served. She was fun at Girl's camp, always a good sport. Another favorite calling was teaching the Guide Patrol (11-12 year old) Scouts. She served as a Scout Leader nearly 20 years. Margaret remembered her scouts fondly and was tickled if a grown man stopped her on the street to recall the years she influenced him as a Scouter. Margaret and Mitch enjoyed serving together in the Jacksonville, Florida. Mission in 1986-1987. The work they did together on their mission was important to both of them. She was happy to tell about the people they taught as well as the young elders they influenced. Margaret is survived by her spouse of 69 years, C.R. Mitchell, her children Louise (Gary) Robarge, Arlo (Pat) Mitchell, and Colette (Don) Warner. She is also survived by her brothers Waldo, Shirl, Merrill, Paul, Ron, Dallas Swenson and by her sisters Maretta Fillmore and Merla Thomas. She leaves a posterity of 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Reed Swenson, her sister Nena Huff, a granddaughter Luesa Grace Warner and a great-grandson Chester Riley England. We would like to give a special thanks to Brett and Janelle with 1st Choice Home Health, to Carrie and Mary who provided in-home care, and to all the care givers at SF Nursing and Rehab for their kind and expert care. "OH HELL, I'M AS TIRED AS IF I'D BEEN OUT IN THE BEET FIELD ALL DAY. BUT DON"T WORRY ABOUT ME, I'M FINE. I'M A TOUGH OL' BIRD YA KNOW!" Friends may call Wednesday, February 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Mortuary in Spanish Fork, or at the church one hour prior to funeral services. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the 3rd Ward Chapel, 360 North 650 West, Spanish Fork. Interment will at the Spanish Fork Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald from 2/15/2005 - 2/16/2005. Smith, Ralph Edwin "Butch" Ralph Edwin Smith"Butch" died February 12, 2005 at his home in Alpine, Utah. He was born September 28, 1939 to Ralph Jewel & Leona Julia Karren Smith in Bell, California. He married Bonnie Jean D' Amico, they had 3 sons, Steven B., Michel S., and Benjamin E., they were divorced. Ralph later married Tilly Krommenhoek and they had 1 son, Dustin J. Ralph loved his pets and being at home with his family. When he made friends they usually stayed friends for life. He was a great craftsman and took pride in the quality of all his work. He loved and respected his uncle Blaine Karren, who taught him the wall covering trade and instilled in him a great work ethic. Ralph loved golfing, shotgun games, precision rifle sports and camping. Fly fishing and woodworking were other interests he enjoyed. He read and researched forever on these interests and was continually improving on his own endeavors. Ralph is survived by his wife Tilly K., and sons; Steve of Providence, RI, Mike & Camille, grandsons; Avery, Elliot and Graham of Sandy, UT, Ben of Salt Lake City, UT and Dustin of Alpine, UT, sister; Sharon Wilkinson, nephew; Todd (Stephanie) of St. George, UT, nieces; Susie (Shawn) Wiscombe and Jolin (Evan) Shimbeck, Caliente, NV, Dana (Leonard) Hulet, Brookside, UT, and numerous great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and brother-in-law; Lyle "Sherm" Wilkinson. Our family extends many thanks for the friends, neighbors and care givers at Inspiration Hospice who have given their love, energy and support. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Alpine 4th LDS Ward Chapel, 910 South High Bench Road, Alpine, Utah. Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and at the church, Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment American Fork City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/15/2005. Tidwell, Angela 1987-200 Angela Marie Tidwell returned home to her Heavenly Father February 13, 2005. Born January 1, 1987 to Bryant Evan and Anna Madoline Tidwell, she arrived with a bang as the first baby of the New Year. Angie continued to make extraordinary accomplishments throughout her life. She earned numerous awards for outstanding academic performance and acknowledgements of her very special acts of kindness to others. Angie loved to play softball, write poetry and play piano. She was a green belt in Karate. She dreamed of winning the World Poker Tour. By far, Angela's greatest attribute has been her undying love for her family. She is so very special to us and we will always miss her sweet smile. Angela is survived by her parents, Bryant and Anna Tidwell; brothers, Bernie D. Tidwell, Benjamin J. Tidwell (Misty); sisters, Sara Ann Tidwell and Brandy Lee Tidwell; nephew, Alyx Louis-J Tidwell; grandmother, Ardys B. Tidwell; great-grandparents, Ollin Wendell and Dorothea Marie Renfro; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Angie was preceded in death by her baby sister, Misti Rose Tidwell, grandmother Madoline Carole Sperry and grandfather, Louis Dwane Tidwell. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 17, at 12 Noon at the Nephi 8th Ward Church, 222 South 100 East. A viewing will be held Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi, and one hour prior to services at the church. Published in the Daily Herald on 2/15/2005.