OBITS: Daily Herald 20 Feb 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Cowan, Helen Atkinson
Helen Atkinson Cowan Helen Atkinson Cowan passed from this mortal existence on
February 18, 2005. She was born Dec 15, 1912 at Clarkston, Utah to Joseph
Leroy Atkinson and Mary Barbara Godfrey. She was raised in Clarkston and East
Garland. She married Glenn F. Cowan on June 13, 1941 in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints and served faithfully in many callings. She worked in the Provo LDS
Temple for eight years. Helen was active in genealogical research and compiled
several volumes of family history. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband Glenn, and her seven sisters and two brothers. Helen is survived
by her three children; John L. (Marilyn) Cowan, Mary Barbara (Dwayne R.)
Buxton and Robert L. (Elizabeth) Cowan. She has twenty-five grandchildren and
forty one great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Payson
Second Ward chapel, 191 North Main, Payson, on Monday Feb 21, 2005 at 11:00
AM. Viewings will be held at Walker Mortuary, Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00
PM and Monday, 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery
Our family wishes thank Dr. Frazier and the staff of Spanish Fork Nursing and
Rehabilitation for their good care of our mother and grandmother. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 2/19/2005 - 2/20/2005.

Dickson, Claire Johnson
Claire Johnson Dickson Claire Johnson Dickson, 93, was born November 11, 1911,
in Moab, Utah, to George Washington and Mabel Wilcox Johnson. She was the
second of 9 children. She passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 17, 2005.
The family spent their summers in the LaSal Mountains and their school time in
Moab. After graduation, Claire apprenticed as a beautician with her Aunt
Olive. With these skills, she ventured out of Utah to California, then on to
cruise ships. She did hair and was able to travel - a passion she had all her
life. She went around the world twice. She especially loved the Orient. It was
on one of these cruises that she met her husband, Tom Dickson. They were
married October 10, 1937, in Moab, and then settled in California. When World
War II broke out, Tom was sent to the Pacific Arena and Claire worked in the
shipyards. She was one of the original "Rosie the Riveters" - an electrician
and foreman. Upon Tom's return, they made their home in San Francisco and had
two boys - Mike and Tom. They moved to Menlo Park in the early 50's. When Tom
died in 1965, Claire again went back to work - at Hewlett-Packard and
continued to travel. She moved to Utah in the 80's - built and managed an
apartment complex - traveled some more. She loved BYU football, taking
classes, swimming, and her friends. She was a Temple worker in the Provo
Temple. She is survived by her two sons, daughters-in-law, Debi and Christine;
seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and her brothers: Arden, Kent,
Floyd, and Homer Johnson, as well as their families; and numerous other
nephews and nieces. Her parents, sisters, Lora Douglas, LaNeve Thompson,
Maureen Johnson, and her brother, Wallace Johnson, preceded her in death. We
wish to thank the staff at Bel Aire Assisted Living and Hearts for Hospice. We
appreciate their loving care and support. Funeral services will be held
Monday, February 21, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home,
646 East 800 North, Orem. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the
services. Burial will be in the Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno,
California. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/20/2005.

Fredrickson, Eugene Vincent
Eugene Vincent Fredrickson Kanosh: Eugene Vincent Fredrickson passed away
February 18, 2005, at the Fillmore Community Hospital. He was born September
7, 1930, to Vincent Andrew & Vila Kinsey Fredrickson in Lehi, Utah. He
attended various schools in the area, graduating from Provo High School. He
married Doris Miner Damico in Provo, Utah, on March 3, 1950; and, their
marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 10, 1951.
To this union was born four sons and two daughters: John (deceased), Vicki
(Arnold) Rasmussen, Kevin (deceased), Sherri (Paul) Royal, David Eugene, and
Dennis James; also, a granddaughter, Stephanie (Randy) Mack, who was adopted
after her mother's death. He has 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Ronald, Douglas, and Lewis; and
sisters, Betty Fredrickson and Loretta Kropf. His hobbies were many and no one
was ever safe when he had his camera out. He worked for Geneva Steel for over
29 years. He loved life and all his many friends. He loved his children and
grandchildren. He would have celebrated his 55th year of marriage with his
wife next month on the 3rd. He and his wife learned to love Kanosh and all the
very special people who live there. Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Kanosh LDS Ward Chapel.
Friends and family may pay their respects on Tuesday evening, from 6-8 p.m. at
the church in Kanosh; and, again on Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the
church. Interment will be in the Kanosh Cemetery under the direction of
Southern Utah Mortuary of Fillmore. Online condolences can be sent to
fillmore@southernutahmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/20/2005.

Haebig, Karen Gillman
Karen Gillman Haebig Karen Gillman Haebig, age 68, passed away, January 21,
2005, in Texas. She was born November 16, 1936, in Provo, UT, the daughter of
John and Donna Madsen Gillman. She was a graduate of the University of Utah
with a degree in elementary education and taught first grade before her
marriage. She married John D. Haebig in Salt Lake City on November 23, 1961.
She and her husband lived in Seattle, Southern California, Houston, and have
resided in Fredericksburg, TX, since 1991. She was an active member, officer,
and board member of the Fredericksburg Music Club, Fredericksburg Garden Club,
and Fredericksburg Academic Boosters Scholarship Committee. She was also
active in Hospice, Lions Club, Gillespie County Historical Society, and was
involved in raising funds for Hill Country Memorial Hospital. Karen was an
artist in china painting and textile arts, and enjoyed gardening, classical
music, reading, theater, and antiques; but, was primarily a gracious, giving
person. Survivors include her husband; her twin sister, Mrs. Karmen Streng, of
Davis, CA; sister, Mrs. Audrey Bailey, of Lindon, UT; brother, J. Wayne
Gillman, of Bountiful, UT; six nephews, one niece, and many, many friends. She
was preceded in death by her parents.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/20/2005.

Hulce, Robert A.
Robert A. Hulce Robert A. Hulce, age 60, of Springville, passed away Thursday,
February 17, 2005. He was born March 13, 1944, in Gary, Indiana, to Harry
Joseph and Joyce Hansen Hulce. He married Ila Ann Sheppard on August 14, 1965,
in the Manti Temple. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors, and going
on road trips with his wife. He was a hard worker who was always busy. He was
involved in the Scouting program and enjoyed working with the boys in that
capacity. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and
brother. He is survived by his wife, Ila Ann, and children: Brent (Jennifer)
Hulce; Becky (Jon) Rasmussen; Brian (Jill) Hulce; and eight grandchildren. He
is also survived by his parents, Harry and Joyce Hulce, and siblings: Mike
(Yvonne) Hulce; Margaret (Nick) Christensen; Jim (Carol) Hulce; Ken (Patty)
Hulce, and brother-in-law, Harold Smith. He was preceded in death by his
sister, Marian. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at
11 a.m., in the LDS Chapel at 840 South 400 East in Springville, Utah. There
will be a viewing Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East
200 South in Springville; and, Tuesday, at the church one hour prior to the
services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/20/2005.

Larsen, Dorothy Durrant
Dorothy Durrant Larsen 1918 ~ 2005 Dorothy Durrant Larsen passed away February
16, 2005, of natural causes. She was born to Lorenzo James and Agnes Prescilla
Lewis Durrant on November 6, 1918, and was the fifth of six children. She
received her Bachelor of Science degree at Brigham Young University with a
minor degree in French. She married Paul W. Larsen, her high school
sweetheart, on November 20, 1939, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were
married 55 years at the time of his death in 1995. She served many years in
the Utah Symphony Guild, The Times Club, as a hostess at the LDS Church Office
Building, and as President of Sigma Chi Mothers Club at the University of
Utah. She enjoyed golfing and won several tournaments, including the
President's Cup at the Salt Lake Country Club. She is survived by her three
sons: John Paul, and wife, Sally, Orem, Utah; Robert Lewis, and wife, Jill,
Salt Lake City; Parley Craig, Salt Lake City; six grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Madolene
Durrant, and Donna Durrant Sorensen; three brothers: Lorenzo Dean Durrant,
Russell Durrant, and W. Stanford Durrant. She is remembered as a loving
mother, an accomplished pianist, teacher, and a faithful member of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She filled her home with beautiful
needlepoint. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at
Noon, at the Parleys Sixth Ward Chapel, 2350 South 2100 East. Friends may call
on Monday evening, February 21, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn
Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive; and, at the Parleys Sixth Ward prior to
services, from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. The
family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks for the kind and compassionate
care that mother received from the nurses and staff of the LDS Hospital and
Care Source Hospice.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/20/2005.

Smith, Samantha Ann
Samantha Ann Smith Heber City - Samantha Ann Smith was born January 11, 1970,
and passed away February 14, 2005. On April 16, 1992, she was blessed by the
hand of the Lord and raised up from a horrible illness. Soon after, on January
9, 1993, she was wed to Jason Francis Smith. Three special children followed.
Unfortunately, her illness returned. Her family shared the struggles she went
through with addictions, and they share the sorrow of her passing. We know her
burdens are finally lifted. She is survived by her three sweet children: Simon
Asher Jason Smith, Riley Anthon Isaiah Smith, and Amethyst Eden Jasmine Smith.
She is also survived by her husband, Jason Francis Smith; mother, Elizabeth
Norton; father, Kenneth Riley Norton; and her sister, Susie Norton. The
enduring light of Samantha's life was her love of her children. Her final
words to her children were, "I Love You". Despite all the struggles she went
through, she always returned to the love she had for them. They were her
light. Samantha! Be happy and be at peace! Laugh! And watch over us, as we
strive to make you proud of who we are and what we become. Dance! Color the
Heavens Pink! Hold the babies! Create! And remember the sweet love we have for
you, my Angel, my friend, and eternal companion. I LOVE YOU. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Heber LDS 1st
Ward, 325 East 500 North, Heber City. Friends may call on Wednesday from
9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the LDS Church. Interment will be in
the Heber City Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral
Home, Heber City. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at
olpinhoopesfh@aol.com (Please include the family name in the email.)
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/20/2005.

Story, Keith Darwin
Keith Darwin Story Keith Darwin Story passed away on Friday, February 18,
2005. He was born on April 13, 1926 in Heiner, Utah to Randle Louis and
Francis Marion Cameron Story. Keith was raised from the age of three by Roy
and Mary Story in Moroni, Utah. Keith attended Moroni High and entered the
service shortly after graduation. He served in the Army Air Force at the end
of World War II. Keith graduated from Snow College and while there met Joyce
Larsen, whom he married on June 24, 1947 in the Manti Temple. Keith graduated
from the University of Utah College of Pharmacy in 1951. He was a pharmacist
in Kamas, Spanish Fork and at the student health center at BYU before opening
Story Pharmacy in Pleasant Grove. Keith served faithfully in the LDS church.
He was in the Elder's Quorum Presidency, High Priest leadership and in several
bishoprics as a clerk. He was a temple worker at the Provo Temple for many
years. His favorite calling was serving as a primary teacher. Keith and Joyce
had eight children. He was a great father. Surviving are his wife Joyce Story
and six children; Scott (Paula) Story of Salina; Sandy (Ron) Channell, Orem;
Randy (Christy) Story, Pleasant Grove; Ron (Michelle) Story, Orem; Tina (Shae)
Porter, Salt Lake City; Shaun (Bonnie) Story, Salt Lake City and a son-in-law
Kayle Kirk, Orem. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren and his sister Darlyne (PJ) Cook of Belle Fourche, South
Dakota. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Jo Kirk and Bertha Sue
Story and one grandson Keith Story Porter. Keith had a special gift of being a
friend. The family would like to express gratitude for the many people who
have served Keith through his illness. He was appreciative of the care given
him. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Pleasant Grove East Stake Center, 825 S. Loader Ave, Pleasant Grove. A
viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
at the Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the
church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Orem City
Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the missionary fund or the perpetual
education fund.
Published in the Daily Herald from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Varner, June Arlene
June Arlene Varner June Arlene (Nelson) Varner passed away at her home in
Orem, Utah, on Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at the age of 80. June was born on
June 13, 1924, in Spanish Fork, Utah, to Arthur and Evva Nelson, and graduated
from Spanish Fork High School in 1942. She married the late E. Tex Varner on
June 21, 1944, and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on June 19, 1951.
June will forever be remembered as a wonderful wife, and a devoted and loving
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She is a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who bore testimony of its
truthfulness to the end of her life. June personified faith, hope, and
charity. She is survived by her eight children: Nelson Kraig (Sara), Lehi, UT;
Sharilee (Ken) Blaisdell, Corona, CA; Ron Archer, Pueblo, CO; Scott McKell
(Karen), and Brad Compton, Orem, UT; Jex Thomas (Leslie), Chanhassen, MN; Rick
Arthur (Wendy), Ladera Ranch, CA; and Shannan Varner, Salt Lake City, UT; as
well as her 21 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brother, Ronald Nelson;
and sisters, Leora Levanger, Spanish Fork, UT; Ella Forsyth, Moses Lake, WA;
and Connie Jones, St. George, UT. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday,
February 22, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Canyon View 10th Ward Chapel, 800 East
1200 North, Orem. Family and friends may call Monday, February 21, 2005, from
7-8 p.m., in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem; and,
from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in
the Spanish Fork City Cemetery immediately following the funeral services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/20/2005.

Whiting, Jesse Hillard
Jesse Hillard Whiting Jesse Hillard Whiting, age 77, of Orem, passed away
Friday, February 18, 2005. He was born February 17, 1928, in Manti, Utah, a
son of Clarence Othel and Azua Peterson Whiting. He married Carla Fay Hansen,
June 21, 1946, in Salt Lake City, and their marriage was later solemnized in
the Manti LDS Temple. Jess was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He, along with his wife, Carla, served a mission in St.
Michael, AZ (Navajo Indian Reservation). Jess's greatest joy was his family
and he often bragged about his 44 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren (5
more on the way). He enjoyed gardening and always kept a beautiful yard. The
grandkids will always remember Grandpa's big yard, wheelbarrow rides, and
building snow igloos. In the winter, he was out before the break of dawn,
shoveling snow for the neighbors. He loved doing things for others. He learned
to work hard at a young age and continued to do so throughout his life. He
worked in the roller mills at Geneva Steel for 38 years; and, also was Water
Master for the Provo Bench Canal for 40 years. Jess is survived by five sons
and one daughter: Bruce (Mauralie) Whiting, Orem; Kelly (Connie) Whiting,
Rockport; Doug Whiting, Springville; Larry (Lanore) Whiting, Orem; Andrew
(Kendee) Whiting, Springville; and Laura Taylor, Orem. Also survived by: two
brothers, Merlin Dee Whiting (Salt Lake City) and Ben Earl Whiting (Pleasant
Grove); and one sister, Helen Hall (Hurricane). Preceded in death by his wife,
Carla; a daughter-in-law, Gayle Shelley Whiting; two grandsons, Bryon Kim
Whiting and Spencer Michael Whiting; three brothers: Clarence Armon Whiting,
Shelby Loraine Whiting, and Roger Leigh Whiting; two sisters, Nelma Hansen and
Shirley Whiting. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2005,
at 11 a.m., in the Lakeview 3rd Ward Chapel, 155 West 1600 South in Orem.
Friends may call Tuesday, February 22nd, from 6-8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin
Funeral Home, 495 South State Street in Orem; and also, Wednesday, from
9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the ward chapel. Interment will be in
the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.