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Brooks, Ruth Burch
Ruth Burch Brooks On Valentines Day, February 14, 2005, Ruth Brooks peacefully
passed away at the age of 82, joining her sweetheart of 63 years. Ruth was
born April 19, 1922 in Provo, Utah to Claudis Hilton Burch and Annie Ferguson
Burch. She grew up in Provo, Pleasant Grove and finally settled in American
Fork where she graduated from American Fork High School. On September 26, 1941
she married her sweetheart, Joey P. Brooks, their marriage was later
solemnized in the St. George Temple on July 18, 1964. She found great joy in
spending time with her family, making quilts, gardening, crocheting and
helping to take care of many great grandchildren at least once a week. Her
many talents were shared with family, friends and many others, including her
projects for the Humanitarian Services. All who knew her appreciated and loved
her and were blessed to know her. She was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in many positions. She has truly
touched the lives of all with whom she came in contact, especially her family,
the unconditional love and compassion that she gave was a blessing to all.
Ruth is survived by her children, Kent (Pat) of Las Vegas, Bill (Sharon) of
Salt Lake City and Mary Jo Greenwood (Mike) of American Fork, 13
grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, sisters Vivian Liljegren of Provo,
Barbara Douglas of American Fork, brothers, Sterling Burch of Pleasant Grove,
Stanley Burch of American Fork, and a sister-in-law Flora Gurney of Lehi. She
was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son Craig D. Brooks and 9
brothers and sisters, Max, Merrill, Douglas, Mary, Fern, Bessie, Leone, Jenny
and Helen. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the wonderful
people at Berkshire and Alpine Valley Care Centers for the excellent care that
was provided for her. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 19, at
11 am in the American Fork West Stake, Pacific Drive Ward, 700 West 500 North.
Friends and family may call at the Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N,
American Fork, Friday February 18 from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday one hour prior
to services at the church. Interment, American Fork City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Bushman, Keith
Lehi - Henry Keith Bushman, age 83 of Lehi, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005 at his
home of cancer. He was born July 2, 1921 in Lehi, Utah, son of John Martin and
Elfreda Farquharson Bushman. He married Ann Budge, May 21, 1948 in the Salt
Lake Temple. They were later divorced. He married LaRille Johnson Madsen,
Sept. 4, 1989 in Lindon, Utah. He served an LDS Mission in Northern California
and then served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany. He graduated
from Utah State University and went on to receive his masters degree. Keith
was a school teacher and farmer, having retired from the Alpine School
District in 1983, He taught drivers' education, business, and distributive
education. He served in the LDS Church as a Primary teacher, Sunday School
President and teacher, a Home Teacher, and was a High Priest. As Keith
prepared to leave this life, his 40th great-grandchild had arrived just a few
hours earlier. He is survived by his wife, LaRille of Lehi; two sons and two
daughters, John (Dixie)Bushman, Kent (Shauna) Bushman, and Nancy (Carl) Clark,
all of Lehi; Mary (Kim) Campbell, Idaho Falls, ID; 8 step-children, Marie
Madsen, Lehi; Suzanne (Rocky) Stone, Highland; David (Joy) Madsen, Layton;
Dawn (Jim) Bjarnson, West Jordan; Lisa (Gary) Twitchell, Heber City; Lorie
(Larry) Bendall, Pleasant Grove; Amy (Scott) Butterfield, Seattle, WA; James
(Olivia) Madsen, Lehi. Also survived by 40 grandchildren and 40
great-grandchildren, a brother, Wayne Bushman, Payson, and sister, Ludene
Peterson, Lehi. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, John
Lloyd, and his sister, Ilah Hadfield. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
Feb. 19, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lehi 3rd-7th Ward LDS Chapel at 1149 North
300 West. Friends and family may call Friday evening at the Church from 6-8
p.m. and also Saturday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the
Lehi City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Wing Mortuary.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Call, Lowell Eliason
Lowell Eliason Call, retired USAF Lt. Colonel, loving husband, father,
brother, grandpa, and outstanding pilot, genealogist, teacher, writer and
historian died peacefully at his home in Orem, Utah, on 14 February 2005, of
causes incident to old age and diabetes. He was surrounded by his loving and
caring family. Lowell was born on 18 February 1922, in Bancroft, Idaho, the
second child of Joseph C. and Myrtle E. Call. He grew up as a farm boy in
Bancroft, Idaho, and graduated from North Gem High School. He had a passion
for airplanes and flying and pursued his interest through the Army Air Corps
program and earned his "silver wings" in February 1945. While in training at
Burbank, California, he proposed to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn
Johnson, via the mail, drove home when she accepted, married her in the Logan
LDS Temple on 15 January 1942, and returned with her to California. Lowell was
on his way to England to fly the B-17 Bomber when WW II ended. After his
release, Lowell took his family and headed for BYU to complete his education.
He went on to earn a Baccalaureate Degree in Secondary Education and later a
Master Degree in Church Education. He was called to active service again in
the newly formed United States Air Force in 1947, and ended his military
career some 23 years later. He flew combat missions in the Korean Conflict and
the Viet Nam War and taught AFROTC at Brigham Young and Oklahoma State
Universities. During that time he raised a family of eight children living in
Asia, Europe and most places in between. After retiring from active military
service, he developed an aviation science course at Orem High School, taught
there for 11 years and instilled the same love of airplanes and flying to
hundreds of his students. Lowell also had a passion for genealogy and history
which he pursued equally with his flying, teaching and family. In 1999, Lowell
signed an Instrument of Gift agreement with Brigham Young University to donate
over 200 volumes of his history and genealogy work, to include a 2 volume
history of the Flying Tigers of Orem High School, to the Special Collections
area of the Harold B. Lee Library. Lowell was "second to none" in keeping a
journal! He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
served in many callings that uplifted him and blessed the lives of those
around him. In their senior years, Lowell and Carolyn served as missionaries
for 22 months in South Africa. Lowell is preceded in death by his parents,
Joseph and Myrtle Call, two brothers, Joseph and John, a sister, Betty Jane
and his wife of 63 years, Carolyn Call. He is survived by two brothers, Melvin
Call, Idaho Falls, ID. and Clarence Call, Sacramento, CA; two sisters, Myrtle
Cook and Erla Mae Knudsen, both of Provo, Utah; his step-mother, Urilla Tolman
Call and her children, Gerald, Rosco, Marvin, Myrtle Rae, Ronald and Kathleen;
a sister-in-law, Gwen Raymond; along with his eight children, 26 grandchildren
and 22 great-grandchildren. Lowell's children include: Janene and William
Everitt, Wellsville, Scott and Victoria Call, Centerville, Marlae and Michael
Rindlisbacher, Orem, Clair and Sandy Call, Orem, Lowell Mont Call, Orem, Val
and Carrie Call, Sandy, Jacqulyn Olsen, Orem, and Lori Waters, Salt Lake City,
all of Utah. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 19 February 2005, at
11:00 a.m. in the Canyon View LDS Chapel, 1090 North 400 East, Orem, Utah.
Family and friends may call Friday evening, 18 February 2005, from 6-8 p.m. at
the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and a family
viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment
will be at Orem City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Carr, Marie Youd
Marie Youd Carr passed away on February 13, 2005 surrounded by her family,
after struggling with a lingering illness. She was born on October 1, 1935 to
John Ivan Youd and Matilda Petersen in Lake Shore. She was the youngest in a
family of seven children and has lived her entire life in Lake Shore. She
married Glade Allen Carr in the Salt Lake Temple on June 24, 1953. Their home
was blessed with six children and she spent her life making a loving and
beautiful home for her family. Marie enjoyed using her creative talents
cooking many memorable dishes, especially her famous cookies and making gifts
for her family and friends. Many quilts, afghans, doilies, wood projects and
clothing items have been shared with those she loved. Her family has since
grown to include 24 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was an active
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many
positions including Relief Society President and member of many auxiliary
presidencies. She served for a year with her husband in the Indiana,
Indianapolis Mission. Her most current church service was as a Stake
Missionary serving at the Bishop's Storehouse. Marie's strong testimony of the
gospel was shared with others freely and sincerely. She is survived by her
husband of 51 years and her children, Cindy (James) Makai, Dennis (Donette)
Carr, both of Lake Shore, Darla (Tom) Palkki of Sweet Home, Oregon, Rod
(JaneAnn) Carr of West Mountain, Ivan (Lisa) Carr of Blanding, and Allen
(Gunchariga) Carr of Lake Shore. She is also survived by three brothers, Max
(Marie) Youd of Spanish Fork, Lynn (Beverly) Youd of Lake Shore, and Glen
(Norma) Youd of Orem. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Wayne,
sisters Isabel and Lois, and three grandchildren. Services will be held at the
Lake Shore Ward Chapel, 5916 S. 3200 W., Lake Shore on Friday, Feb. 18th at 11
a.m. Friends and family may express their condolences on Thursday, Feb. 17th
from 6pm-8pm at Walker Mortuary, 187 S. Main St., Spanish Fork, or Friday at
the Lake Shore Ward Relief Society room one hour prior to the service.
Published in the Daily Herald from 2/16/2005 - 2/17/2005.

Esplin, Rexine
Provo, Utah - Rexine Esplin, age 53, passed away at her home in Provo, Utah.
She was born October 1, 1951 in Kanab, Utah to Merlynn Adams and David Howard
Esplin, the oldest of three children. Survivors include daughter Rikki (Tim)
Proctor of Pleasant Grove, Utah; son Ryan (Shawna) Pugmire of Orem, Utah;
mother Merlynn "Pinky" Esplin of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother Clayton H. Esplin
of Kanab, Utah; and five grandchildren, Emma, Miranda, Cassity, and Andrew
Proctor, and Mallory Pugmire. She was preceded in death by her father Howard
Esplin and sister Jillynn Esplin. Funeral services will be held Friday,
February 18, 2005 at 10:00 AM in the Geneva Heights LDS Stake Center, 546 N.
500 W., Orem. Burial will be in the Kanab Utah Cemetery. Arrangements made
with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Foil, Charles Herman "Skip"
Charles Herman (Skip) Foil, Sr. was a man who loved his god, his country, and
his family. Skip brought joy into everyone's life from the moment of his birth
on January 2, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC until his death on February 14, 2005.
Skip was born to Anna Wilhelmina Pulfrich and Roger Robert Foil, but was
raised by his loving and kind stepfather, Pete Pearson, of whom he always felt
of as dad. He always loved his home of Charleston, SC and longed to return
there. Skip was married to his loving and devoted wife, Aldwyth (Steve) Foil
for 57 precious years. Together Skip and Aldwyth brought forth in this world
and raised a loving family: Vickie (Brent) Wallace, Wendy (Rich) Burke,
Charles (Jing) Foil, Elayne (Jay) Broadhead, and Veldon (Brenda) Foil. He
cherished his two surviving sisters: Midget Nesbit and Norma Knight. And he
loved his family which grew to include 19 grandchildren and 30 great
grandchildren. He never forgot those who went before him: his brothers: Carson
and Bernard Foil; his sister: Mary Ann Ashfield; and a grandson: Veldon Gene
Foil. Our husband and father loved life and took pleasure in all the little
things God had blessed him with. He took every opportunity to fish and he
found lots of opportunities. He adored flowers and gardening, travel, and coin
collecting. He had a special place in his heart for his "little redhead" Star,
his dog. He loved his God and served as a Deacon in the Pleasant Grove First
Baptist Church. He loved his country and served it proudly as a veteran of
World War II and the Korean Conflict. Funeral services will be held at 11:00
am Friday, February 18, 2005 in the Battle Creek 2nd Ward (1250 East 200 S.)
in Pleasant Grove. A viewing at the Church will precede the funeral beginning
at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Provo City Cemetery. Funeral services
entrusted to SereniCare. The family extends a Special Thanks to Berkshire
Rehab & Comfort Care and Vista Care Hospice and to all those who have given
such personal care and kindness to Skip.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Gates, Charles Ewry
Charles Ewry Gates Our beloved Chuck, Dad, Grandpa, passed away on February
15, 2005, at his home in Payson, Utah, with his beloved Doris at his side.
Chuck was born May 12, 1913, in Creede, Colorado, to Alfred and Alice Gates.
He married Doris Fisher on July 15, 1944, in Long Beach, California. They
raised two children: Harry Charles (Peggy) Gates of Beaver Dam, AZ; and
Charlene Ann Gates of Orem, Utah. Chuck lived in Medicine Bow, Wyoming from
1924-1964. He graduated from high school in 1932 as valedictorian. He served
in the US Marine Corp from 1940-1946, during World War II, 3 years of which
were in the South Pacific. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, the American
Legion, the Marine Corp League, and the Lions Club. He organized the Volunteer
Fire Department and served as town marshal. He was an official basketball
referee and also played until he was 50. They moved to Heber City in 1964 and
then to Payson in 1991. Most of all he was a dedicated family man-the best
husband, Dad, and Grandpa Great ever. Survived by wife Doris of 60 years;
daughter Charlene; son Harry, brother Alan; 4 grandchildren, and 19
great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Harry and Jack,
granddaughter Kelly Ann Gates, great-granddaughter Grace Ann Horrocks. A
memorial service will be held on Friday, February 18, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in
the Payson Utah South Stake Center, 711 South 600 East, with a viewing at
10:00 a.m. at the same location. Graveside services with military rites will
be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at the Heber City Cemetery, Heber City, Utah.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Hall, Kaye Varney
Roberta Kaye Varney Hall, 67, of American Fork, passed away Tuesday, February
15, 2005 surrounded by her family after a short battle with stomach cancer.
She was born July 13, 1937 in American Fork to Neldon Earl and Belva Batty
Varney. She married her sweetheart, Robert K. Hall, on September 5, 1958 in
American Fork. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple on
June 25, 1975. Kaye grew up in American Fork and graduated from American Fork
High School and LDS Seminary. She was active in the Pep Club and K.J. Bird's
Marching Band. She attended BYU and USU. Bob and Kaye served an LDS Mission in
the Nauvoo, Illinois Restoration Mission where they developed a tremendous
love for the Nauvoo Heritage and met lifelong friends. Her greatest joy in
life was being surrounded by her family and friends and spending time with her
grandchildren. She was selfless in her willingness to serve others. She served
faithfully as the Relief Society, Young Women's and Primary President among
many other church callings. She was a proud member of the Mayflower Society
and loved doing family genealogy. She had many talents and enjoyed flower
gardening and making new friends. She had a special gift of making people feel
loved and wanted. Survived by her husband, children, Kurt (Cindy) Hall of
Highland, Torri (John) Bowcut of Highland, Nicole (Chris) Hansen of Lindon,
and Jason (Angela) Hall of American Fork, 12 grandchildren, 5 great
grandchildren, sister, Jill (Craig) Roberts of American Fork, brother, Gary
Varney of New Mexico. Preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Echo
Christiansen. Funeral will be Saturday, Feb 19 at 11 am in the Hillcrest Stake
Center, 165 N 350 W, American Fork. Viewing will be Friday evening 6 to 8 pm
at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, and 1 hour prior to services at
the church. Interment American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Kirchoff, Brea Lynn
Brea Lynn Kirchoff Our beloved Brea Lynn Kirchoff was taken from us
unexpectedly on February 13, 2005. She was born July 15, 1978, in Provo to Jay
Lynn Kirchoff and Laura Lyn Johnson. Brea had a strong love for her children
and dedicated her life to them. She was a hardworking, independent, beautiful
person. She was kind, generous and always put others before herself. She had a
special bond with her younger brothers PJ and Joey. Brea was very spiritual
and had a great appreciation for all God's creations. She loved music,
collecting rocks, and being with her family and friends. She worked at
Flanagan's Inn in Springdale where she leaves behind many friends. Brea is
survived by her children: Taylor (10), Tori (9), Jesse McCoy (7), and Brylee
(4); parents: Laura Johnson, Jay (Rickey) Kirchoff and Gary (Pam) Vier; 5
brothers and 3 sisters; Shane (Treasa) Colunga, Garritt Kirchoff, Boudy
(Tiffany) Vier, Joey Anderson, PJ Peterson, Britnie (Chad) Wolske, Paulina
Colunga, and Shasta (Lester) Patridge; grandparents: Sandra and Allen
Weatherspoon, Lawrence and Madaline Vier and many uncles, aunts, nieces,
nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her uncle Loren Johnson,
grandfather Gary Johnson and 2 nephews. Special thanks to her best friend and
sister in life Kimberly Mason. Funeral services will be held Friday, February
18, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Christ Evangelical Church, 280 South 400 West,
Orem. Friends may call at the Church one hour prior to services. Interment,
East Lawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. A
fund has been set up for Brea's children at any Zions Bank.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Mecham, John Lewis "Jack"
John (Jack) Lewis Mecham has met up once again with the love of his life, his
darling wife Mary, on February 8, 2005 after a bout with cancer. He was born
July 3, 1915 to Jonathan and Eva Mecham. Jack lived all of his 89 years in
Utah, spending most of that time raising numerous crops, working his ranch and
inventing all kinds of gadgets over the years. He loved hiking any and every
hill around, hunting, caring for his horses and being a great grandpa to his
many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He married Mary Elizabeth LaBard
on September 28, 1951. Jack was a farmer/rancher and worked as a heavy
equipment operator for Orem City for 17 years. He and Mary raised their family
in Utah County and then headed to Veyo to live out their years working the
land. Jack was an extremely brilliant man who read every book he could find on
geology and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His parents, sister
Faye and wife Mary all preceded him in death. Jack is survived by their five
children, Karen (Dennis) Willden, Kent, WA; John (Jaye) Mecham, Midvale, UT;
LaDean (Ron) Cox, Las Vegas, NV; Jim (Tracey), Springville, UT; and Don
(Cindy) Mecham, Elk Ridge, UT, and his brother Clyde Mecham. Jack is also
survived by his 19 grandchildren:Chad, Ryan, Tyler, Cameron, Melissa, Mary,
Jonathan, Brandon, Rikki, Ronnie, Kimberly, David,
Alyssa,Christopher,Kevin,ShaNelle, Bridger, Hayley and Nikki. Jack is also
survived by 13 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held February 10,
2005 in Veyo, Utah.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.

Nielsen, Gladys Mae Bonnett
Gladys Mae Bonnett Nielsen November 18, 1911 to February 14, 2005 Mae died on
Valentines Day, February 14, 2005 of natural causes in St. George, Utah. She
was born November 18, 1911 in Provo, Utah. She was the daughter of Clement
Julius and Mary Loisa Fausett Bonnett. Mae married B. Leroy Nielsen on August
3, 1933 in Orem, Utah and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple
March 28, 1951. Together they operated a fruit farm on Carterville Road in
Orem for over 40 years. She is survived by her four children, LaDean Juber of
St. George, Utah, Robert LeRoy Nielsen of Lindon, Utah, Carol Lynn Cox of
Delta, Utah, and Kathleen Harding of Alpine, Utah. A brother Bert Bonnett of
California, and her sister Norma Beasley of Orem, Utah, as well as many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, parents, brothers Roy and Dean, and her sister Hazel Clark. Mae was
an active member of the LDS Church and served in the Primary, Relief Society,
Sunday School as well as in the Provo Temple. She moved to St. George shortly
after the passing of her best friend and husband, LeRoy. Services will be at
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2005 at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary 495 South
State Street in Orem. Friends and family may call from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday night at the mortuary and 1 hour prior to services. Interment will be
at the Orem City Cemetery 1500 North 800 East in Orem.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/17/2005.