OBITS: Daily Herald 19 Jan 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Crowley, Willis H.
Willis H. Crowley, 90, of Springville passed away Sunday morning, January 16,
2005, at his home of natural causes. Willis was born November 6, 1914, in
Chromo, Colorado. He married Nora Hastings in 1939 and had three sons by that
marriage. Willis married Alice Faulkner Crowley in 1946; together they raised
the kids and spent many happy years until Alice died of cancer in 1976. Willis
married Marie Migliacchio who also passed away due to cancer in 1979. Willis
and Mary Donna Heisse married February 2, 1981, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They
enjoyed almost 24 years of traveling, socializing with their many friends,
"snow birding" in Arizona, and summering in their mountain cabin¥but mostly
sharing life and love with their large, extended family and each other. Willis
had a lifelong career as an electrician, starting out in the 1930s in the
copper mines at Inspiration Copper in Miami, Arizona. He took great pride in
doing a quality job. He worked all over the country in construction, and his
handiwork can be seen in many local buildings and projects. Willis loved the
outdoors and instilled that love in his sons. His knack for photography leaves
an extensive record that attests to his love of the vast and beautiful West.
For most of his life he was an avid hunter, later turning to hunting with the
camera. Willis never met an animal that he could not befriend. Willis is
survived by his wife Mary Donna Crowley; three sons, Robert J. Crowley of Rio
Rancho, New Mexico, Allen C. Crowley of Portland, Oregon, and John C. Crowley
of Oregon City, Oregon; stepdaughter Donna L. Poulson, wife of Dick Poulson,
of Mapleton and stepson Thomas C. Breuninger of San Luis Obispo, California;
seventeen grandchildren; and over forty great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2005, at the Springville Community
Presbyterian Church, 245 South 200 East in Springville at 2:00 p.m. A viewing
will be held 1/2 hour prior to services (1:30 p.m.) where friends and family
may call. Interment will follow at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/19/2005.

Evans, James Charles "J.C."
St. George, Utah- James Charles "J.C." Evans, age 82, passed away Saturday,
January 15, 2005, at the home of his daughter, in St. George. He was born July
21, 1922, in Eureka, Utah, to Argyle and Pearl Francom Evans. He married
Lucille Carlson on March 9, 1941, in Provo, Utah. J.C. worked in the plumbing
trade for 54 years. He was a lifelong resident of Provo. He and Lucille have
spent the last several winters in Leeds. J.C. loved to hunt and fish. He also
enjoyed working in his yard and on his mountain property. He was a hard worker
all of his life. J.C. was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. J.C. was a unique personality, and he will be loved and missed by his
family and friends. J.C. is survived by his: wife, of nearly 64 years; two
daughters, DeAnn (Jeff Burnham) Neugebauer, of Tucson, AZ, and Judy (Jon)
Hall, of St. George; five grandchildren, Jamie (Sheila) Phillips, of
Orangeville, UT, Michelle Marinoni, of Tucson, AZ, Cary (Ray) Hosner, of St.
George, Shane Neugebauer, of Utah County, and Tara (Cory) Johnson, of
Washington, UT; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a
brother, Boyd (Joan) Evans, of Overland Park, KS. Private family services will
be held Thursday, January 20, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at the Spilsbury Mortuary
Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George. Interment will be in the Tonaquint
Cemetery. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary,
(435) 673-2454. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Southern
Utah Home Care and Hospice for their kind and tender care. Friends and family
are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on
the dove. Obituaries are also available at our website. Click on the rose.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/18/2005 - 1/19/2005.

Fox, Kevin Scott
Kevin Scott Fox Beloved "Son" and "Father" and "Grandfather," age 43, passed
away January 17, 2005 at the Provo, Utah East Lake Care Center after a long
bout with cancer. He was born Sept. 30, 1961 in Provo, Utah, to Marshall
Street and Louise Spencer Fox. Kevin worked in Cafe's most of his life as a
"Cook," and "Kitchensupervisor" at Prestwitch Farms' Cafe in Orem. He is
survived by his parents, his ex-wife, Julie Ann Fox Smith and 4 children,
Tiffany Ann Fox (Hewlett); Toshya Brittney Fox (Holley); Tabitha Courtney Fox;
and a son, Tyler Fox; one granddaughter, Rebekah Ann Hewlett. Also survived by
six brothers and two sisters: Rick (Kathy) Fox, Alfred (Gail) Fox, Marshall
Roy (Lora) Fox, Jay Russell (Jane) Fox, Robert Shawn (Annette) Fox, Randy
(Paula) Fox, Ida Fox, andDebra (Richard) Hill. Funeral services will be held
at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 in the Wing Mortuary chapel, 118 E.
Main, Lehi, where friends and family may call one hour prior to services.
Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, charitable
contributions appreciated.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005.

Jense, Lucille Ashman Murdock
Beaver: Lucille Ashman Murdock Jense died peacefully in her sleep Thursday
morning, January 13, 2005 in Beaver, Utah. Lucille Ashman was born in
Fillmore, Utah, July 1, 1914, the only daughter of Charles Nye & Fannie
Dearden Ashman. She had six brothers, Harold, Albert, Everett, Dale, Merlin
and Elvin. Lucille was the last surviving member of this family. She was
educated in the schools of Fillmore and graduated from Millard High School in
1932. She married A. Carlos Murdock of Beaver in the St. George Temple on May
25, 1932 and the couple made their home in Beaver. She and Carlos were parents
to five sons. In 1955 the family moved to Cedar City, then returned to Beaver
in 1958. Carlos died suddenly in 1966 leaving Lucille a widow at the age of
52. She married Wesley Jense in 1969 and moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah. In
1975, she and Wesley served a full-time mission in West Virginia. Wesley died
in 1990. Shortly after, Lucille moved to St George and lived there for several
years. In 1994 she returned home to Beaver, where she has since resided.
Lucille has given a lifetime of Church and Community service. She has served
in many church callings. She had an insatiable desire to be productive and
creative. She became an accomplished and award winning artist. Her paintings
and ceramics grace many homes and several public places. Lucille also wrote
poetry. She was an accomplished cook and loved to host loved ones and friends
who visited her home. She dearly loved her family and her neighbors. Lucille
is survived by four sons, Carlos Dale (Louise) of Beaver, Sumner Reed
(Charlotte) of Layton, Kenneth Joe (Marvalee) of St George and Harold Duane
(Hal) (Gloria) of Beaver. She has 25 grandchildren, 66 great grandchildren & 6
great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Carlos &
Wesley, a son George Charles who died shortly after his birth, a
daughter-in-law, Karen Koford Murdock and a grandson Jeffrey Harold Murdock.
We celebrate her reunion with her husband and other loved ones. Funeral
services will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 12:00 PM at the Beaver
LDS 6th Ward Chapel at 1380 East 200 North. Viewing will be on Saturday at the
Church from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Interment will be in the Mountain View
Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can
be sent to beaver@southernutahmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/19/2005.


Johnson, Alvin "Mike"
Alvin "Mike" Johnson died Jan. 15, 2005, age 68 from cancer. Born in Oakland,
CA. Sept. 7, 1936. One of Louis and Elizabeth's 13 children. Survived by wife
of 50 years, Amelia, children Susan (Mel) Baker, Sharla (Bruce) Anderson,
LeAnn (Mark) Wilson, Edwin (Laura) Johnson, Lynda (Wayne) Madairy. Siblings,
Wilford, Joseph, Ronald Johnson, Naomi (John) Sheely, Fern (George) Day, and
11 grandchildren. Funeral Services Jan. 20, 2005, Viewing 9:00-11:30 am,
services 12:00 noon. Alpine 5th Ward, 98 E. Canyon Crest, Alpine, UT.
Interment at Alpine Cementery. Contributions can be made in lieu of flowers to
the "Mike Johnson Memorial Fund" for humanitarian aid, at any Bank of American
Fork.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/19/2005.

Lehi, DeVere Oliver
DeVere Evans Flygare Oliver, age 89 of Lehi, died January 18, 2005 in American
Fork, Utah of congestive heart failure. Born July 12, 1915 in Lehi, Utah to
Hyrum and Lillian Evans. Married Karl Chamberlain Flygare Aug. 19, 1933. Later
divorced. Married Charles Ernest Oliver April 28, 1961. He died Nov. 10, 1985.
DeVere was active in the LDS Church and served in many callings. Survived by
her children: Mary Jean (Grant) Robinson, Alpine; Linda Herrera, Mesa, AZ;
Robert (Joann) Flygare, Orem; Richard (Louise) Flygare, Henderson, NV; Gail
(Angela) Oliver, Kathy Oliver, Sharolyn Herrera, all of Salt Lake City;
Richard (Marilyn) Oliver, Lehi; Rose Ann Hill, California; sister, Zona
Steiner, American Fork; brother, Glen Evans, West Jordan; and many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters
and 3 brothers, daughter Karleen Sorenson, and son Burt Oliver. Funeral,
Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi 2nd Ward LDS chapel, 465 East
300 North. Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the
Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi and Friday at the Church one hour prior to
services. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/19/2005.

Ludlow, Blake
Our beloved Blake Christian Ludlow, 20, lost his battle with drug addiction on
January 16, 2005. Blake was born June 22, 1984 in Payson, Utah to Christian
Bryan Ludlow and Karen Jill Tischner. Blake attended Payson and Landmark High
Schools. He was a member of the LDS church. Blake had an contagious smile and
an unconditional love for everyone he met. He was employed at Tischner Ford in
Santaquin and loved camping, four-wheeling in Moab and any outdoor activity.
He had a unique love for little children, especially his cousins who loved to
be around him. He was always of service to others and he will be greatly
missed by everyone who knew him. Blake loved life until an addiction took away
his agency. He worked to help others learn from his experiences and save them
from the pain of addiction. He is now free of his pain and suffering and can
continue to progress. He is survived by his parents, Chris (Sue Ann) Ludlow,
Spanish Fork, Karen (Mike) Montague, Santaquin; brothers and sisters, LeAnn,
Joey, Tiffany, Brandon and Leon; grandparents, Deon Ludlow, Spanish Fork, Kay
and Louise Tischner, Santaquin, Ray and Edna Montague, Sandy, Vernon and Doris
Marshall, Spanish Fork; two great grandmothers, Edith Tischner, Santaquin, and
Norma Montague, Salt Lake City; and his many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was
preceded in death by a dear grandfather, Allen Ludlow, and an uncle, Bradley
Tischner. Funeral services will be Friday, January 21st at 1:00 p.m. in the
Santaquin Stake Center, 45 South 500 West. Friends may call at Holladay-Brown
Funeral Home, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday at
the church from 11:45 to 12:45 prior to services. Interment, Santaquin
Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/19/2005 - 1/20/2005.

Price, Merron E.
1917~2005 Merron E. Price, 87, passed away January 16, 2005 in Las Vegas,
Nevada. Merron was born June 18, 1917, to Joseph and Annie Ingram Price. He
married Phyllis Worthington on June 22, 1938 in the Manti LDS Temple. Phyllis
passed away on November 13, 1984. He married Aleen Field Reid on July 13,
1985. Merron spent his life in Nephi, working 35 years at the Nephi Rubber
Plant. He was active in the Scouting program for 30 years, eight years working
as a Scoutmaster. He received the Second Miler, and the Silver Beaver awards
for his dedication to young men in the scouting program. As a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints he held several positions. He
served as a member of the bishopric in the First and Fourth wards . He was an
avid gardener and enjoyed growing many vegetables and flowers which were
enjoyed by his friends and neighbors. Merron and his wife Aleen spent the
winter months in Overton, Nevada, returning to Nephi in the Spring. Merron is
survived by his wife Aleen, one son Stephen of Nephi, two daughters Mrs Fred
L. (JoAnn) Gowers of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Mrs Arthur (Marlene) Olivas of
Ogden, Utah He is also survived by his step children Carolyn Farhet of St
Paul, Minn. Paula Turner of Eagle Mountain, Utah, Charles Reid of Danbury,
Iowa and David Reid of Salt Lake City, Utah . He had six grandchildren, and
seventeen great grandchildren. He also had nineteen step-grandchildren and
fifteen step-great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, 22
January 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Nephi 3rd-5th LDS ward church , 345 East 500
North, Nephi Utah. Friends my call at the Anderson Funeral Home Friday from 6
to 8 p.m. and at the chapel Saturday one hour prior to the services. Interment
will be at the Vine Bluff Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/19/2005.