OBITS: Daily Herald 11 Jan 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Cameron, Elizabeth Betty
Elizabeth "Betty" Cameron, 83, of Orem, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
January 9, 2005 and slipped into the loving arms of our Savior and His Blessed
Mother. Betty was born on March 25, 1921 in Scotland to Patrick and Catherine
Andrews. When Betty was just 3 years old, she traveled with her parents to
America. In New York, Betty met and fell in love with Henry Cameron, a young
Scot serving with the British Merchant Marines. They married in 1947 and
thoroughly enjoyed their almost 58 years together. Betty dedicated many years
of service to her home parish in Netcong, New Jersey and was a devout Roman
Catholic who lovingly said the Rosary 3 times a day. Betty and Henry were
blessed with two children, Sarah and James. Betty loved her family and enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren. And, all those close to Betty knew how
much she loved bingo! Betty is survived by her loving husband Henry and her
daughter Sarah (Karl) Wurzbach of Orem, her son James (Sherry) Cameron of
Califon, New Jersey and her grandchildren Scott Wurzbach, Andrew Wurzbach,
Emma-Leigh Cameron and Ryleigh Cameron. Visitation service will be held from 6
- 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Roman
Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem, followed by the recitation of the
Holy Rosary at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on
Thursday, January 13, 2005 at St. Francis. In lieu of flowers, contributions
may be made in her memory to the St. Francis of Assisi Building Fund (at the
address listed above). Condolences to the family may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005.

Dascomb, Debra Ann Jolley (Debbie)
Debra (Debbie) Ann Jolley Dascomb, beloved, wife, mother, daughter, sister,
and grandma, left this earthly life, Friday, January 7, 2005 at her home in
Salem, Utah due to complications from Leiom- sarcoma, a rare cancer. She was
born August 9, 1959 in Payson, Utah to Stewart and Suzanne Ellsworth Jolley.
Debbie was raised in San Jose, California. She married Philip Dascomb
onSeptember 9, 1978 in San Jose, California and were sealed together for time
and eternity a year later in the Oakland temple. They lived in San Jose
California for many years then moved to Salem, Utah where they have resided
for the last twelve years. Her greatest love in life was being a Mom. Debbie
was a Mom not only to her five children, but to all of her children's friends.
She was an excellent homemaker who loved sewing, cross-stitching, cooking and
baking. Her specialty was scrumptious cookies. She was an active member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions.
Debbie loved music and enjoyed sharing it with others. She always loved
clothes and was a charter member of the "shop-till-you-drop" team. Debbie
worked at Northern Reflections, Victoria's Secret and The Gap, to support her
membership. Debbie is survived by her husband, Phil; five children,
Christopher, Jenny, Kailey, Taylor, and Cassidy, all of Salem; grandson,
Xander of Spanish Fork. She is also survived by her parents, Sue and Stewart
Jolley of Elkridge; one brother, Kevin Jolley of Modesto, California; mother
and father-in-law, Pat and Chuck Dascomb of San Jose, California. Debbie was
truly loved by everyone that she met because she loved them. She will be
greatly missed. The family would like to express their appreciation to the
many doctors, nurses, and staff that helped in her struggle with
Leiomyosarcoma. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to do so, the family requests
that donations be made to the Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR), a
non-profit organization that provides information on all types of cancer, even
the forgotten rare ones. You may make a donation using a credit card by going
to acor.org and following the how-to-help prompt. By mail send donations to;
ACOR Donor Services 173 Duane Street New York, NY 10013-3334 Include your name
and address and indicate your donation is in memory of Debbie Dascomb. If you
would like the family to receive notification, please indicate that and
include the family address. Funeral services will be Friday, January 14, 2004,
11:00 a.m., in the South Valley View LDS Chapel, 25 West Appleblossom Way,
Salem, Utah. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main Street
Spanish Fork, Utah, Thursday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the chapel on Friday,
9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Salem City Cemetery. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/11/2005.

DeWitt, Lafern Jewel Oakley
Lafern Jewel Oakley DeWitt, beloved wife of George R. (Bob) DeWitt, passed
away peacefully in her sleep Jan. 9, 2005 after a valiant fight with ovarian
cancer. Lafern was and continues to be an extraordinary light to those in this
ordinary world. Her dedication to the Lord, her family and her friends is
unmatched. She stretched her heart easily to love and serve all around her
unconditionally. Her directness, humor, wit and storytelling are all unrivaled
earning her the nickname "little pistol." Our tears are of sorrow because we
will miss her, and of gratitude because we are blessed to know her, and of joy
because we know we will be with her again. Born Sept. 17, 1929 in Hollywood,
CA, she graduated from San Jose State University in 1951 and married Bob on
June 24, 1951. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS
Temple on Nov. 15, 1972. She and her husband presided over the LDS
ItalyCatania Mission from 92-95 where she was adored by her missionaries.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lyman and Nora (Gallo) Oakley, and
her brother, Charles Lyman Oakley. She is survived by her husband of 53 years,
G. Robert DeWitt, her twin sister Louise (Don) DeBenedetti, two children,
Robert L. (Pam) DeWitt of Tucson, AZ, and Kathleen Ann (Lane) Richens of
Provo, 5 granddaughters, 7 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and a nephew. Funeral
services will be Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the
Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem. Friends and family
may call Wednesday at the mortuary from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be
in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family
at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/11/2005.

James, Peggy Lou Taton
Peggy Lou Tatton James passed away peacefully January 9, 2005, at the age of
79. Peggy was born April 3, 1925, in Helper, Utah, to Fred and Florence
Tatton. Peggy was married to Evan D. James on June 3, 1943, in Castle Gate,
Utah. Later their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple October 28,
1953. Peggy is the mother of two children, Susan James (Gary) Knudsen,
Highland, Utah and Randy E. (Carolyn Hunt) James, Orem, Utah. She was the
grandmother to12 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Peggy retired from
Brigham Young University with 20 years service in the Admission Office, mainly
with the admission of foreign students. Peggy was honored for her service at
BYU & the BYU Athletic Department, by lighting the "Y" at a home football game
in 1982. Peggy loved to sew, quilt and knit, leaving behind many lovely quilts
and family heirlooms. Peggy was an active member of the LDS Church holding
many positions in the Relief Society, Young Woman and Primary organizations.
Peggy will be missed greatly by her family and friends. Funeral services will
be held January 13, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Vermont Second Ward Chapel, 400
North 400 East, Orem. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the
Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and Thursday from
9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be held in
the Orem City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/11/2005.

Lewis, Ipolani Haruko Holt
Ipolani Haruko Holt Lewis, 23, and her unborn son, Lane Jackson, passed away
suddenly, January 8, 2005 after complications from surgery at American Fork
Hospital. She was born March 21, 1981 in Tremonton, Utah to Michael A. Holt
and Myra S. Holt. She married Jason Ross Lewis on June 6, 2003 in Orem, Utah.
Ipolani grew up in Tremonton and graduated from Bear River High School in 1999
where she participated in track and excelled in art. She attended Provo
College where she received associate degrees in massage therapy and graphic
design. Ipo was a talented artist, writer, and sculptor. She enjoyed playing
strategy games and quilting. Ipo had a good sense of humor with a rapier wit.
She had a bright outlook on life and was immediately loved by all who met her.
Ipo was a loving wife and looked forward to the birth of her first child. She
is survived by her husband Jason of Pleasant Grove who was the love of her
life; her mother, Myra Holt, Tremonton; father, Michael A. Holt, ID;
grandparents: Fon and Jacquelyn Holt, WA and Yoshiko Kohagura, HI; siblings:
twin sister, Leilani Baker, April Dessenberger, Ray Holt, Leah Holt, Aaron
Holt and Erika Garcia, CO; mother-in-law, Deanne Lewis and father-in-law,
Kerry Lewis; grandparents-in-law, Geniel Lewis, American Fork and Bill and
Elma Brandon, ID; brother-in-law, David Lewis and sister-in-law, Chandra
Adams. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Ray Kohagura and Ross
Lewis and grandmother, Justine Brandon. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Orchard Ward Chapel, 800 South
Locust Avenue, Pleasant Grove where friends may call one hour prior to
services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery under the
direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to
the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com. In lieu of flowers contributions
may be made to any branch of Zions Bank in Ipolani's name.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/11/2005.

McCausland, Ardena Sorensen
Ardena Sorensen McCausland of Spanish Fork, Utah, on Monday, January 10, 2005,
passed away peacefully in the Mountain View Hospital in Payson. She was born
on November 5, 1916 in Palmyra, Utah to James Sorensen, Jr. and Effie Nelson
Sorensen. Ardena was the sixth of their 12 children: Harriet, Mary, James,
Wallace, Katharine, Frank, Mildred, Marion, Beth, Florence and Pauline. She is
survived by Beth and Florence of West Jordon, and Pauline of Palmyra. Ardena
was preceded in passing by William Arthur McCausland to whom she was married
in 1950 and was later sealed to. She was also preceded in death by her
daughter, Lois (Earl) Ludvigson and daughter-in-law Bonna McCausland. She is
survived by her youngest daughter, Marlene (Stephen) Skinner of Logan; and her
two sons, William F. (Arlette) McCausland, and Calvin W. (Linda) McCausland,
both of Springville; fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She
was employed for over 59 years in Spanish Fork where she worked for RL Jex,
Christensen's, and KMA stores. Over the many years she became acquainted with
most of the residents of the city. Ardena loved to travel and in recent years
with her children, sisters or friends visited Western Europe, Russia, the Holy
Land, Egypt, Japan, Okinawa, Alaska and Hawaii. And, at age 82 she went white
water rafting on the Colorado River with grandsons Trent and Scott McCausland,
her son Bill, her daughter Marlene, and their families. For the past many
years and much to Ardena's delight her children and their families congregated
at her home every Sunday evening. She was a life long member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many different callings and
her favorite calling was with the primary children where she served for very
many years. Her life was filled with the love of service for her family,
extended family, friends, and all with whom she became acquainted. She is
dearly loved by each and every member of her family and always will be.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2004 at 12 noon in the
Spanish Fork LDS 19th Ward Chapel, 585 North Main. Friends and family may call
at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork on Tuesday, January
11, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 10:30 to 11:45
a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005.

Pappy, Frank R. L. Runolfson
Frank R. L. Runolfson "Pappy" was taken from us suddenly on January 8, 2005
from a massive brain hemorrhage. If you've been in Utah a while, chances are
you've met a Runolfson. We're enthusiastic people, about work, family, and
unique interests that separate a face from the crowd. If there were a
Runolfson mascot, it would be Pappy. Born April 2, 1930 to Andrew Christian
Runolfson and Rebecca Anderson in Spanish Fork, Utah. Survived by wife, June
of 16 years, recently sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple; eight children (of a
previous marriage to Gloria Bertelsen): Nan Jensen, Lynn (Julie), Steven
(Lisa), Tonya Roberts (Drew), Bart, Bret (Terrie), Russell (Terri), and
Christina Wardrop (Rob); step-children: Billy Harbaugh (Kim), Jackie Payne
(Doug), and Cody Harbaugh (Shanna); sister, Darlene Ivie (Bill); 27
grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews will miss Pappy.
Preceded in death by parents and siblings. Rozelle, Loyal, Ken, Ada Tevis, and
Sarah Wood. We will cherish memories of Pappy at his funeral on Thursday,
January 13, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Crescent 4th Ward Chapel, 949 E. 10600
S., Sandy. Viewing will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, on
Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial
service will take place at Spanish Fork Cemetery, 420 S. 400 E. They say the
best way to lead is to call over your shoulder and shout, "Follow Me!" As
Pappy shuffles into the backdrop of memory, his legacy of work, pride, and
family will never grow faint, at least not in this family.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/11/2005.