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Bishop, Neldon Reid
Our beloved Neldon Reid Bishop, 81, of Orem, died of cancer at his home
Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. He was born Feb. 20, 1923, in Sunnyside, Utah, to
Robert O. and Clara Ludeen Christensen Bishop. He lived in Carbon and Emery
counties and graduated from North Emery High School. He served in the CCC's
and in the Army Air Corp. in WWII, where he was a P.O.W. His name and picture
are in the Smithsonian. He graduated from Utah Trade Tech. as a Boiler Maker
and worked at Geneva Steel for 35 years. He married Dortha Jean Reid on June
20, 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They
had 5 children, Don Bishop, Simi Valley, California; Debbie (Bruce) Hamilton,
Provo, UT. Diana (John) Alba, Las Vegas, NV. Karen (Guenther) Draudt, Orem;
Barbara (Mike) Parry, Highland, both of UT. He was an active member of the LDS
church serving in many callings. He was a High Priest and served in the Provo
and Timpanogos Temples as an Ordinance and Veil worker for five years. He is
survived by his wife, Jean of 57 years, his 5 children, 29 grandchildren, 21
great- grandchildren, two brothers; Ford Bishop, California and Bobby Bishop,
Price, UT, two sisters; Erma Ball, Price, UT and Verga Mock, Sandy, UT. He was
preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers.Funeral services
will be Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, at the Geneva Heights 4th Ward, 857 West 800
North, Orem, at 11 a.m. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at
the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem and one hour prior
to the services at the church. Interment will be in Orem City Cemetery with
full Military Rites.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/26/2005.

Black, Merrie Annette
July 21st 1963- Jan. 24th 2005 Our princess, Merrie Annette Black is now
"flying with the angels" to a much more glorious home and to family members
who await her. Merrie passed away after struggling several weeks from ARDS, a
severe form of pneumonia. It is impossible to express how we have all been
touched by Merrie or list all the gifts she gave us. She has given us
unconditional love. Merrie was born in Provo, Utah and attended Oakridge
School. She participated in the Special Olympics program and won many medals.
She was chosen to be the Special Olympics Princess. Merrie enjoyed basketball,
bowling, horseriding, skiing and especially her cat Sasha and dog Beau. Merrie
had a beautiful voice and loved to sing like Julie Andrews in the Sound of
Music. She was currently working at Life Skills Vocational. We wish to thank
the staff at the ICU Unit at Lakeview Hospital for the loving care given
Merrie. Thanks to RHA Northside Center for constantly trying to improve
Merrie's life. Merrie is preceded in death by her father James Nephi Black.
She is survived by mother Mary Lou Black, Taylorsville, sisters Diane
Blackhurst (David) of Provo, Nena Wade, (Juergan) Nurnberg, Germany, Judy
Sheffield (Ralph) Fairfield, Virginia, Ida Jane Buie (Kim) Taylorsville,
Cynthia Rae Shelton (Dennis) Bluffdale and many nieces, nephews and cousins. .
A viewing will be held on Wednesday Jan. 26th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the
Riverbend Ward 955 W. 4800 S. Taylorsville Ut. Funeral Services will begin at
12:00 noon. Interment will be at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 27th in Teasdale,
Wayne County, Utah. Directors - Independent Funeral Service. In lieu of
flowers please make donations in the name of the Special Olympics Program.
Condolences to the family can be e-mailed to k.buie@comcast.net.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/26/2005.

Buddenhagen Jr., Cletus Gerald
Cletus Gerald Buddenhagen Jr., 84, passed away Dec. 19, 2004 in Orem UT. He
was born Sept. 10, 1920 in Clinton, Iowa to Cletus G. Sr. and Edna Clark(e)
Buddenhagen. Cletus was raised in Quincy, MA and graduated from Quincy High
School in 1938. He married his high school sweetheart June Sorterup on June
19, 1941 in Huntsville, AL. He was devoted to her and she remained the love of
his life until her passing on Feb. 14, 2004. He served in the US Army Signal
Corps for over 20 years, serving in WWII in the European Invasion, and during
the Korean Conflict. He retired as a Major and was highly decorated with many
honors including the purple heart. He served his country unselfishly and
heroically. After active duty he worked for the Dept. of Defense at the
Pentagon for 20 years before retiring with his sweetheart to Sunrise, FL. He
was active in the Masons, and enjoyed local politics. He enjoyed running; he
ran track in high school and continued running in other events, including the
Boston Marathon. His family has a great legacy of military service and he was
proud of his son-in-law Lt. Gen. Lance L. Smith, and his grandson-in-law 2nd
Lt. Seth Asay who are currently serving in the US Air Force. He was especially
fond of his brother Willard who was a great cheerleader to Cletus, and with
whom he shared a great bond. Among all his accomplishments, the greatest and
most rewarding to Cletus was being with his great and grandchildren, his
children, and his beloved June whom he dearly missed. Survivors include his
daughters, June (Vincent B.) Tolman of Provo, UT, Linda B. (Gen. Lance L.)
Smith of Tampa, FL; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother Willard
(Linda) Buddenhagen of Newberry Port, MA, and sister Eileen (Carleton) Howorth
of Cohasset, MA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife June S.
Buddenhagen, his brother Charles H. Buddenhagen IV, and sister Kathleen B.
Henderson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
at the North Ridge 2nd Ward Chapel, 1500 North 50 East, Orem, Utah. Friends
may call at the church Saturday morning from 10-11 a.m. Entombment will be in
Timpanogos Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the American Legion Post 72, P.O.
Box 2195, Orem, Utah 84059-2195.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/26/2005.

Crandall, Mildred J.
Mildred J. Crandall, 91, of Provo, Utah passed away peacefully at home on
Sunday, January 23, 2005. She was born November 4, 1913 in Spring Lake, Utah
to Vern Alvin & Mary Eliza Taylor Johnson. She married Bliss Hansen Crandall
in the Salt Lake Temple on June 23, 1937. They are the parents of three sons;
Vern, Lynn (Beth), and Ken (Linda). She was educated in the Payson schools,
later attending BYU on scholarship and Utah State University. She and her
husband founded DHI Computing Service, Inc. where she worked until just a few
months before her death. She loved working side-by-side with her husband and
family. She was an inspiration to the employees who all loved and respected
her. She loved her family and started many traditions through cooking
delicious family feasts. She was truly known for her wonderful cooking
abilities which were used for many family, Church and business gatherings. Her
many talents included sewing, gardening, beautician work, auditing dairy
records, and managing the business office. Mildred will always be remembered
as a peacemaker, an excellent role-model, an influence for good, and everyone
she met loved her. She greeted everyone with a cheerful smile and positive
outlook on life. She had an wonderful sense of humor. She was a faithful
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many
positions throughout her life. Among these positions were Primary Teacher, Jr.
Sunday School Coordinator, Visiting Teacher, Board Member in charge of cooking
for Relief Society Enrichment Meeting, and Sunday School Teacher. She is
survived by her two sons, B. Lynn (Beth) of Springville and Ken (Linda) of
Orem, 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and one brother Ray Johnson of
New Castle, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband and son Vern, as well
as her sisters Rhea Warren, Verna Butler, Elaine Hansen and her brothers LeRoy
and Floyd Johnson. Funeral services will be held in the Slate Canyon 4th Ward,
715 Utah Avenue, Provo, Utah (turn east at 800 South off State Street in
Provo) at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 26, 2005. The viewing will be at Berg
Mortuary in Provo, 185 E. Center Street, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday
night and at the Church from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Wednesday. Interment
will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005.

Ericson, Barbara Manning
Barbara Manning Ericson 1931 ~ 2005 How can one sum the life of a mother?
Strong, protective, selfless, smart, and finally, worn from chronic pain and
illness. She died willingly and peacefully on January 24, 2005, surrounded by
her children and her husband of 54 years. Born in Hooper, Utah on November 29,
1931 to Verna Electa Simpson and Alfred G. Manning, she loved her rural
childhood colored by the lives of her brothers Dr Elwood (Mary) Manning, Dr.
Odeen (Lois) Manning, and Dr. Harold Manning, and her dear sisters Helen (Lee)
Frymoyer, and Darlene (Lloyd) Montgomery. She traded peas and grain for a life
of foreign service when she married her husband Louis M. Ericson in the Salt
Lake Temple on June 9, 1950. Kansas, Brazil, Korea, Germany, Georgia, and
Colorado were just a few of the locales they weathered in marriage. Along the
way, she had seven beloved children: Steven (Shellie) Ericson, Louise (Jeff)
Jacobs, Diane (Mark) Avery, Marsha (Dave) Abel, Norene (John) Marvets, and
twins Laurie (Kevin) McColm, and Dr. Lamont (Debbie) Ericson. She is preceded
in death by parents, 1 brother, Elwood Manning and 1 sister, Helen Frymayer.
Barbara is remembered for hauling all of her children through the narrow
streets of Europe in a large Plymouth Fury III, and still managed to become an
accomplished cake and candy decorator, a student of art under the auspices of
a German Old Master, Herr Heresfeld, and a valued cell culturist with CRA and
Nelson Laboratories. She found time between diapers to be a Ward and Stake
Primary president, and to serve in Relief Society presidencies and scouting
councils. She instilled courage, and determination to overcome the world in
all of her children, and would have passed sooner without the same in herself.
She has left a legacy of love and power in 23 grandchildren, who could lift
her countenance with just their appearance. She will be chronically missed and
eternally loved. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 28, 2005 at
11:00 a.m. in the Alpine North Stake Center Chapel, 1125 East Alpine Blvd,
Alpine, Utah. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at
Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, (located four blocks north of the
Mt. Timpanogos Temple), American Fork, Utah and at the church, Friday from
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to services. Interment will take place at the
Alpine City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/26/2005.

Fryer, Winona Clark
Winona Clark Fryer, 89, of Provo, passed away January 25, 2005 at Country View
Manor. Her death was incident to age. She was born August 2, 1915, in Provo,
Utah, daughter of Thomas Lowin and Hazel Giles Clark. She married Howard R.
Fryer August 10, 1936 in Kemmerer, Wyoming. The marriage was later solemnized
in the Salt Lake Temple. Winona spent most of her life in Provo. She graduated
from B.Y.U. and attended nursing school at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City,
Utah. She was an active member of the LDS Church, residing in the Provo 3rd
Ward, and serving faithfully in many positions, including Relief Society
President. Winona and her husband also worked as temple workers in the Provo
Temple. She loved her family. She loved traveling with her friends and family.
She was well known for her wonderful cooking. Winona is survived by her
children: Kenneth L. Fryer (Joan) of Orem, David H. Fryer (Kathy) of Pleasant
Grove, and Laura (Orson) Herrmann of Cedar Hills; 16 Grandchildren; 35
Great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Beth Mitchell of Provo. She was
preceded in death by her husband Howard, her sons Howard Richard and Lynn
Russell, and brother Woodrow Clark. Funeral services will be held Friday,
January 28, 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 Thursday
evening from 6-8 p.m. as well as Friday morning, one hour prior to services.
Interment, Provo City Cemetery. A special thanks to the staff and management
at Country View Manor Nursing Home in Provo and to the Hearts for Hospice for
caring so well for Winona. Contributions may be made in Winona's memory to the
Temple Patrons Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005.

Hamilton, Thomas James
Thomas James Hamilton, 81, of Santaquin, Utah passed away January 23, 2005,
surrounded by loved ones. Tom was born May 19, 1923 in Sugar City, Idaho, to
Robert Hill and Elizabeth Ada Gundersen Hamilton, the youngest of 8 children.
He married Marian Emily Parker on October 1, 1942 in the Logan Temple. He was
a lifelong member of the LDS Church serving faithfully in many positions. He
was a member of the High Priest Group at the time of his death. He served in
the Corp of Engineers in the African-Italy campaign during WWII. He was
injured in active duty. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, siblings,
his son Robert P. Hamilton and a great-grandson Nathan David Peacock. He is
survived by his wife, Marian, daughter Lynet (David) Ferre, son Boyd (Debbie
Herring) Hamilton, 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Viewing will
start prior to services on Friday, January 28, 2005 8:30-10:00 a.m. in
Santaquin 1st Ward, 200 E. 90 S., Santaquin. Funeral services start at 10:00
a.m. Interment Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Sugar City
Cemetery, Sugar City, Idaho. The family would like to express their deep
appreciation and gratitude to all those who have helped us in our time of
need. Also, we thank the staff at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the Tom Hamilton Donation Fund at any
Zions Bank.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/26/2005 - 1/27/2005.

Hawkins, Richard Neal
Richard Neal Hawkins, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at his home in
Mapleton following a brief illness. He was born July 28, 1937 in Cumberland,
Maryland to Harold and Catherine Rose Cost Hawkins. He married Gail Schenck.
They were later divorced. Richard attended school in Cumberland, Maryland. He
served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963. He was employed as a brick
and stone mason for over 45 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being
outdoors with his dog, Cinder. He was a talented brick mason and made
beautiful mailboxes and fireplaces for his family and many friends. He is
survived by one son and two daughters: Rick (Beckie) Hawkins of Spanish Fork,
Utah, Lisa (Charley) Roushe of Allyn, Washington, Sandy (Troy) McKinnon of
Layton, Utah; two grandsons, Quentin and Calvin Hawkins of Spanish Fork, Utah;
and two brothers, Harold Hawkins, Jr., and Eddie Hawkins. He was preceded in
death by his parents, and stepmother, Hilda. Memorial services will be
Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South
Main, Spanish Fork. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/26/2005.

Hughes, Lona Theo Riding
1911-2005 Lona Theo Riding Hughes, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother,
great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully
on January 21, 2005 at the age of 93 from causes incident to age. She was born
February 13, 1911 to Alma Blake and Eda Ann Clark Riding in Springville, UT.
She married John Moore Hughes on July 8, 1933 in Springville, Utah, their
marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was preceded in
death by her beloved husband, John M. Hughes, her son Richard R. Hughes and
her brother Gerwin B. Riding. She is survived by her daughter Alice Ann
(Rodney) Henderson and her sister, Konda Lee. She is also survived by her
grandchildren: Victoria (Evan) Hobbes, Michael Hughes, Rebecca (David) Ward,
Kathryn Hughes, John (Julie) Henderson, Clark (Sandy) Henderson, Matthew
Henderson, Michael (Patricia) Henderson, Daniel Henderson, Adam Henderson,
Rachel Henderson, Alma Henderson, her 19 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandson. Theo was a faithful and active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many callings. She and
John served as temple workers in the Oakland, CA temple for 26 years. Theo and
John loved to dance and won awards for their talent and grace. Their dancing
brought joy to all. Avid travelers, Theo and John explored the world for 16
years. In her final travel, we are uplifted in the knowledge she is once again
dancing her heart away with her true love. The joy we feel in the knowledge of
Theo and John being together again certainly softens our loss. She will be
remembered as a truly elegant and graceful woman and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in
Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple where friends and family may call from
11:45 a.m.-12:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at Oakmont Cemetery
in Lafayette, CA next to her beloved husband, John.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005.

Johnson, Janet Hofhines
Janet Hofhines Johnson, age 69, passed away peacefully on the morning of
Monday, January 24, 2005, after a long bout with Cancer. She was born in
Holden, Utah, November 7, 1935, to Elm and Jean (Mills) Hofhines. She
graduated from Millard High School, May 21, 1954. Janet married David Almon
Johnson of Spanish Fork, Utah, May 21, 1955. Their marriage was sealed for
eternity in the Manti Temple, November 17, 1964. Janet and David moved to
Texas in the early years of their marriage, where they lived until David's
death in April, 1966, when Janet brought their children back to Utah to be
near family. Janet is survived by three children: Danette (Ron) Johnson of
Pleasant Grove, UT; David Kerry (Bekki) Johnson of San Marcos, CA; and
Marianne Johnson of Payson, UT. Janet loved each one of her 14 grandchildren,
and 10 great-grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a
good friend to many who enjoyed her marvelous sense of humor. She was
particularly close to her only sister, Ileen Hofhines Farrer, who preceded her
in death in 2001. Janet was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. She worked at Sears, primarily in the Parts Department, for
over 25 years. She loved dancing, artwork, traveling, going to movies with her
friends, reading, puzzles, games, embroidery and other handiwork, was an
excellent seamstress, and crocheted many beautiful afghans. Janet always put
her children first and loved spending time with her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren, especially reading and telling stories. A viewing will be
held at Berg Mortuary at 185 E. Center Street in Provo, on the evening of
Wednesday, January 26, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral services will be held
Thursday, January 27 at the Bonneville Chapel, 1289 E. 300 S. in Provo, Utah,
with a viewing at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m. Janet will be interred
at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery in Spanish Fork, Utah. Condolences may be
sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/25/2005 - 1/26/2005.

Wickwire, Vesta Iola Dawson
Vesta Iola Dawson Wickwire, 96, of American Fork passed away Saturday, January
22, 2005 at her home. She was born October 21, 1908 in Lincoln, Nebraska to
Edgar Martin Dawson and Lena Davis Dawson. She married Kenneth Lowell Wickwire
on October 27, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Kenneth passed away February 25,
1984. Vesta grew up in Lincoln and attended schools there. Kenneth worked for
United Airlines for many years which gave their family the opportunity to
travel and live in several different states where they made life-long friends.
Her kindness and love touched the lives of many. She volunteered as a pink
lady at the American Fork Hospital for many years. She knew all the staff by
name and truly cared about them. She adored all her grandchildren and basked
in their love and she in theirs. She would sit endlessly while her
grandchildren combed her beautiful red hair. Vesta excelled at needlework and
shared her talent with everyone. Every baby that came into Vesta's life
received an afghan and sweater set. Her gifts were made with love and readily
given. She is survived by her two daughters: Gay Atwood, American Fork and
Rosalie Bayer, Shreveport, Louisiana; nine grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandsons. She was preceded in death
by her daughter, Dixie Clark. The family wishes to give a special thank you to
Vesta's neighbors, Tyler and Susan Smith who gave many years of loving service
helping with their grandmother. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/26/2005.