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Baldwin, Helen Oviatt
Helen Oviatt Baldwin "Together Again" Helen, 88, passed away February 19, 2005
in American Fork, Utah. She was born May 11, 1916 in Elmo, Utah to Charles
Arthur and Adelia Cornelia Olsen Oviatt. She married Max Baldwin on Sep 5,
1939 in Castle Dale and they raised 7 children. Their marriage was solemnized
Jan 14, 1965 in the Salt Lake Temple. Helen loved to crochet and quilt. She
loved spending time with and caring for her family. She made all her children
and grandchildren afghans and quilts. She collected dolls, loved the Grand Ole
Opry, and served in Relief Society, Scouting and Homemaking. Survived by her 7
children, Lorna (Jim) Gordon; LaRain (Rod ) John, Yvonne (Larry) Brown; Dalene
(Dennis) Rowley; MaxAnn (Earl) Green; Floyd (Sandy) Baldwin; Brenda (Rodney)
Street; 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and expecting 1
great-grandchild and 1 great-great-grandchild, brother Roy (Celia) Oviatt and
sister Barbara Westbrook. A granddaughter, Sister Dusti Lyn Street, is serving
an LDS Mission in the Wisconsin Milwaukee Mission. Preceded in death by her
husband Max, grandson Scott John, granddaughter Shiela John, great
granddaughter, Kristy Ann Kaylor, her parents and 4 brothers, Harv, Rex, Que
and Clint. Funeral will be 11 am Friday, Feb 25 in the Pacific Drive Ward, 500
North 700 West, American Fork. Friends may call Thursday evening 6 to 8 pm at
the Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N and 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to
services at the church. Burial in American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Beardall, Merlene Taylor
Merlene Taylor Beardall, 79 of Springville, passed away Sunday, February 20,
2005 from complications of heart failure. She was born October 24, 1925 in
Springville, Utah to Willie James and Hannah Wood Taylor. She married Scott
LeRoy Beardall May 24, 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Merlene was a woman
with a great capacity to love all that she came in contact with. She received
many trophies and awards for her gardening (roses were her specialty), jams,
jellies and crocheting. Merlene was an excellent seamstress and sewed her
children clothes, and made costumes for her daughter and grandchildren for
dance classes. She was a camp leader for Utah Daughters of the Pioneers for
many years. She volunteered at the DUP Museum in Springville for many years.
She worked in the church family history center as a genealogy consultant and
was an avid genealogist for over 50 years. Merlene wrote her own biography and
life history to which she made books for all the family. For many years she
was the president of the Taylor Family Reunion and with her sisters and
brother organized a family reunion for 300 Taylor descendants since the year
1956. She worked in the church as a primary teacher, primary president, and
stake primary presidency for 35 years. Merlene worked as manager for the BYU
Food Services for 20 years. Surviving are Merlene's three children: David L.
(Susan) Beardall of Benjamin, UT; Carolyn (Tom) Buck of Altoona, PA; and Kent
S. (Tammy) Beardall of Mink Creek, ID; 15 grandchildren and 9
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Vern
Taylor, Ephraim, UT; Holla Jane Dowhaniuk, Springville, UT; Electa Clark,
Springville, UT; and Duane (Loretta) Taylor, Payson, UT. Preceding her in
death were her parents, Willie and Hannah Taylor, her husband, Scott LeRoy
Beardall, sisters: Bessie Isabell, Maryan Cain, Edith Baum, and Hannah Taylor;
and brothers: Luther Brake, Mark Taylor, Ralph Taylor and Clarence Taylor.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the
Hobble Creek West Stake Center, 555 South 600 East in Springville, Utah. There
will be a viewing held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary,
211 East 200 South in Springville and Thursday at the church one hour prior to
the services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. We
would like to thank the staff at The Cambry House for the care and services
they gave our mother while she was a resident there.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Evans, Pansy Carter
Pansy Carter Evans, 99, died February20, 2005, at the Orem Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 6, 1905, a daughter of Samuel P. and
Lavinia Horton Carter. She married Ephraim H. Evans, who preceded her in
death. Survivors include her 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters: Carl Evans
(Sheila), Roger Evans (Ruth), Betty Huff, and Marian Yates (Tom); 16
grandchildren and numerous great and great-great- grandchildren. At her
request, there will be no public services. The family would like to thank the
nurses and aides at the nursing home, and the staff of hospice, for their
kindness and caring for Pansy. Arrangements are under the direction of Berg
Mortuary of Provo and condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Fischer, Harold Richard
Harold Richard Fischer passed away on February 21, 2005. He was born June 5th,
1927 in Provo, Utah to John Louis and Grace Muriel Robbins Fischer Sr. Harold
graduated from Provo High School and served in the United States Army at Fort
Jackson, SC, where he received the World War II Victory Medal. He married
Janice Briggs, they were later divorced. Harold worked for the phone company
for several years, and then for Provo City, where he worked at the Cemetery.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, BYU football and basketball, and the Utah Jazz.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, and by a brother, John Louis
Fischer Jr. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Cheri B. Fischer, one nephew
and five nieces. The family would like to thank Horizon Home Health for their
excellent care and support. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February
24, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State Street,
Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street,
Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., prior to services. Interment, Provo
City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Gordon, Norma Butler
Norma Butler Gordon died February 15, 2005 at the home of her daughter in
Provo, Utah. She was born August 8, 1920, in Acequia, Idaho, daughter of
Horace and Ida Goold Butler. She worked for Lockheed Aircraft and the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Norma married R. Robert Gordon
on June 7, 1947. They made their home in La Canada, California. A loving
mother and wife, she served her family, church and friends with devotion.
Surviving are are three children: Linda (Thomas) Draper, Larry (Janet) Gordon,
and Don (Claire) Gordon, eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and
brothers Frank, Wesley, and Dale Butler. Preceded in death by brothers Ray and
Claude, and beloved sister Ruth Roberts. Funeral services 12 noon on February
25, Edgemont 5th Ward, 2950 North Canyon Road, Provo, Utah, viewing
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Hanson, Alexis Brilee
Alexis Brilee Hanson returned to her heavenly home February 18, 2005. She was
born June 2, 2004 to Jessica Lee Hanson and Robert LaNell Baggett. Lexie was a
very special person to her family, loved by everyone. She was everybodys
little angel. Survived by her Mom and Dad, four brothers, Taylor, Robert, Jr.,
Brayden and Christian and a sister, Celeste, all of West Valley City;
grandparents, Clyde and Cindy Hanson, Norma Baggett, great grandparents,
Margaret Tew, James and Colleen Langston, a special uncle, Ronald Lee Clegg,
and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a
grandfather, Richard Lee Gibson and great grandparents, Elise and Britt
Hartley, and Vernile John Hanson. Funeral services will be Friday, February
25th at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork 5th Ward, 381 East 300 South. Friends
may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson and Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N,
American Fork and Friday one hour prior to services at the church. Burial,
American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Rasmussen, Clarence Wesley
Clarence Wesley Rasmussen, 85, passed away Feb. 21, 2005 at his home in Lehi,
Utah. He was born March 14, 1919, in Ogden, Utah to Clarence Arthur and Alice
"J" Henrichsen Rasmussen and was raised in Pleasant Grove. He married T.
Bernice Christiansen on April 27, 1938 in Provo, Utah. They moved to Long
Beach, California in 1941 and moved the family to Lehi, Utah, when he was
drafted in the service. Wesley was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities. He had a positive effect on
many young men of the Fourth Ward as their Scoutmaster. He served missions to
Leeds, England, the Member Locator Center in American Fork, and the Temple
Square Visitors Center. Ordinance worker at Provo and Mt. Timpanogos Temples
and served on the Lehi City Council. He provided for his family with physical
means and encouragement to make the most of themselves. His family will always
remember the ice cream cones he served. He was always generous with his
services and with his means. Survived by his wife, Bernice, of Lehi; 6 sons
and 3 daughters, Ronald W. (Kathleen), Alpine; David O. (Judy), Highland;
Dennis A. (Sandy), Pleasant Grove; Jerry N. (Vicki), Brigham City; Milton K.
(Cheryl), Pleasant Grove; K. Boyd (Jetta), Highland; Donna (David) Nelson,
Mesquite, NV; Mary Louise (Nicholas) Ryan, Saratoga Springs; Julyn (Ken)
Embley, Sandy; 49 grandchildren; 121 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great
grandchildren; 1 brother and 3 sisters, Thoral Rasmussen, West Valley City;
Ida Mae Christiansen, Pleasant Grove; Barbara Jex, Payson; Alene Fugal,
Redmond, UT. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in
the Lehi East Stake Center, 1200 E 900 N. Family and friends may call Thursday
evening 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and Friday at the
church from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Reeve, Ina Fay Skinner
Ina Fay Skinner Reeve "Parted No Moore" SUNSET-- Ina Fay Skinner Reeve, 76,
passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2005 having said her goodbyes
to the family earlier in the day. She staged a brief but valiant battle with
cancer. She was born January 9, 1929, Provo Bench, Utah, a daughter of Alfred
and Rosy May Buckler Skinner. She married Dale B. Reeve, November 19, 1952 in
the Manti Utah Temple; he passed away November 12, 1979. She was a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a Sunday School and
Relief Society Teacher, a Life-time Visiting Teacher and a Daughter of the
Utah Pioneers. She served an LDS mission in Houston, Texas, was a Relief
Society President, Primary Chorister, in the Stake Relief Society Presidency,
and numerous other callings. She is survived by her two sons, Brent Reeve,
Sunset, UT, Robert (Laurie) Reeve, South Jordan, UT, A daughter, Annette
Reeve, Salt Lake City, UT and a son-in-law, Paul (Janet) Waite, Layton, UT; a
brother, Lyman Skinner, Orem, UT and a sister, Ruby Gull, Orem, UT and nine
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale B. Reeve, a
daughter, Elaine Reeve Waite; five brothers, two sisters, and both parents.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the
Provo City Cemetery, 610 South State St., Provo, UT. Family & friends may call
on Wednesday, February 23, from 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South
1900 West. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Richards, Iva Lucile
Iva Lucile Richards, beloved aunt, passed away February 18, 2005, in Orem,
Utah, at the age of 105. She was born December 9, 1899 in Fielding, Utah to
Frederick W. and Caroline Laub Richards. Raised in Fielding and Logan, Utah,
by parents who emphasized the importance of education, she graduated from the
Utah State Agricultural College (now USU), and later obtained a masters degree
and a librarian certificate. For many years Lucile taught English, French, and
physical education classes in high schools in Idaho and Utah, finally ending
her career at Granite High School. During those decades in the classroom she
touched many young lives for good. Following her retirement, she donated
countless hours as a volunteer at L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City. Lucile
loved to travel and did so throughout the United States and around the world.
She was also keenly interested in politics and current events. She was proud
to be a lifelong Republican and served for many years as an election judge. As
a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lucile served in
a variety of callings, including as a family history extraction worker, which
calling she performed into her nineties. She also loved to read, especially
historical and mystery novels, and kept her mind alert with word search
puzzles. She had a quick wit and a great memory for people, places and events.
Lucile was a basketball fan and followed with keen interest the Utah Jazz and
the teams from BYU, the U of U, and U.S.U. Lucile never had children of her
own, but was the beloved aunt and second grandmother to her sister's children
and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers and four
sisters, and her niece, Sidney Talbot (Eldon). She is survived by her niece
Marilyn Yarn (David), of Provo, and by all of Marilyn's and Sidney's children
and grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous other nieces and nephews,
who loved and admired her. The family expresses their appreciation to Lucile's
many friends and the staff at the Seville Retirement Center in Orem,
especially her devoted friend Sara Harris. Funeral services will be held at
12:00 noon on Friday, February 25, 2005 at Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South
Temple Street, Salt Lake City. Friends may call for an hour before the
service. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Stubbs, Donald Francis
Donald Francis Stubbs passed away February 22, 2005 in Orem, Utah at the age
of 67. He was born December 28, 1937 in Provo, Utah to Alfred D. and Margaret
May Latta Stubbs. He married Nancy Holman March 9, 1962 in Ely, Nevada. His
wife Nancy survives him along with two daughters, Heidi O'Dell of Provo, UT,
and Patricia Aiken of Fontana, CA; nine grandchildren; and six siblings, Jesse
Stubbs of Payson, UT, Grant Stubbs of Midvale, UT, Keith Stubbs of UT, Dinita
Runolfsen of Spanish Fork, UT, and LaJean Christensen and Rosemary, both of
California. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, and by his brothers
Kent and Gordon, and his sister Joyce. Daddy was a kind, gentle person. He was
loved by all who knew him. He loved his granchildren very much. Daddy was a
huge sports fan. He would go to all the games that the grandchildren played
in. He was known as "the General" of the grandson's baseball games. He loved
his wife Nancy and his daughters Heidi and Patricia very much. He loved his
brothers and sisters. Dad worked at PDM for forty years, retiring five years
ago. Daddy bowled, loved all outdoor activities - particularly hunting,
fishing and camping. Daddy loved his little pet guinea pig very much as well
as his little truck which he fixed all the time. He loved his yard and kept it
very beautiful. He was always happy to see his family and never wanted us to
go. We love you and we will see you again. Funeral services will be held
Friday, February 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room
Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary
Friday morning from 9:00-11:00 AM, prior to services. Interment will be in the
Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 2/23/2005.

Wilson, June Burton
June Burton Wilson Grandma-great 6/1/1915~2/18/2005 On the morning of February
18, 2005, the world's greatest Mom drew her last earthly breath. She was truly
an angel during her 89 years of existence in her mission and now continues
doing what angels do in her new calling. She was an extraordinary woman of
faith, caring, loving, giving, guiding, and brightening the lives of others,
whether it be family, friends or strangers. Strangers became friends very
quickly due to her rapid smile, charm and contagious wonderful laugh. She
served every calling with dignity and grace and had a remarkable compassion
for others, particularly those less fortunate or infirmed in some way. During
her life she met her hero, President John F. Kennedy, several times. She was
an officer of the Women's Auxiliary of the Utah Turkey Growers Federation. She
was President of the Utah Legislative wives organization while her husband
Ernest served in the Legislature. She made scones for several Governors in her
home and also fed many hobos traveling by trains through Nephi. She was proud
of her home, built by her grandfather in 1893, and she loved showing people
(many complete strangers) through it. She served many callings in her beloved
Nephi Stake as well as Relief Society Presidency during a short time living in
the Granger 3rd Ward. She was able to travel extensively with Ernest during
his business career to most states, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and Puerto Rico.
In 1978, at family insistence, they made an extensive trip that included New
Zealand, Australia, Philippines, Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Hong Kong and Hawaii.
She was extremely grateful to visit Saipan and Tinian where he was stationed
for 3.5 years during World War II. June was born to loving parents, William
and Emily Lunt Burton on June 1, 1915, the 12th of 13 children. She is the
last of a generation. She spent most of her life in Nephi and graduated from
Nephi High School. She was elected Queen of The Ute Stampede in 1940. She
worked several years at J.C. Penney on Nephi's Main Street. She was a member
of several women's book and social clubs over many years. She helped establish
the Kindergarten, served as PTA President and was involved in the Nephi Rose
Garden. She married the love of her life, Ernest Irvin Wilson, on January 28,
1941, in the family home, and they were later sealed for time and eternity in
the Logan LDS Temple on August 5, 1965. Ernest died May 27, 1981. She is
survived by her children, Bruce (Pam) of Taylorsville; Colleen (David) Witt of
Provo; Lynn (Deborah) of Nephi; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren,
with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and
siblings. She spent the past 3.5 years in Courtyard at Jamestown, an assisted
living facility in Provo, Utah. Ironically, she suffered a broken hip white
trying to help another elderly resident. This was simply typical of her entire
life by doing for others. That was her calling and symbolized her angelic
devotion to others. During her entire life she never had an enemy. The family
wishes to thank the staff at Courtyard for their care and giving, knowing many
came to love her by their service to her. Her sweet disposition was impossible
to ignore. Above all she loved and enjoyed her family with trips, reunions and
gathering of all types. To her, however, the whole world was her family with
strangers becoming friends in minutes. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Thursday, February 24, 2005 in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 N. 100 W.
Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home,
94 West 300 North Nephi and at the church one hour prior to the services.
Interment will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 2/22/2005 - 2/23/2005.