OBITS: Daily Herald 30 Jan 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Christensen, Allen L.
1913-2005 Nephi / Allen LaDell Christensen, age 91, passed away January 29,
2005, in Nephi, Utah. He was born September 19, 1913, in Nephi, Utah, to
Joseph Marion and Louisa Ann Allen Christensen. He married Enid Brough,
September 23, 1936, in the Manti Temple. Grandpa was a very loving husband to
his wife, Enid, and shared a very close relationship with her in their elderly
years. They were married 68 years. He worked for 40 years in the rubber
manufacturing industry and was a charter member of the Nephi Lions Club.
Grandpa served many years as a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He is survived by one son, Joseph G. (Jolene) Christensen,
Nephi, UT; grandchildren: Layne (Shauna) Christensen, Conley (Michelle)
Christensen, Lynnette Christensen, Colette (Tim) Stephan. Grandpa totally
adored his nine great grandchildren: Haley, Aubrey, Chase, Josh, Madison,
Ashley, Carson, Makenzie, and Samantha. He was preceded in death by his
parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2005, in the Nephi 1st Ward, 222 South 100 East.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the
Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Anderson Funeral Home, Nephi,
Utah.
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/30/2005.

Evans, Melvin Thomas
Melvin Thomas Evans, of Pleasant Grove, returned to his loving Heavenly Father
on Thursday, January 27, 2005, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.
Melvin was born November 25, 1921, to Mary Ann Hadden and Edwin Charles Evans
in Kirtland, New Mexico. He married Beverly Lucille Morley on April 27, 1949,
in the Salt Lake Temple. Melvin grew up in New Mexico and Colorado. He joined
the U.S. Navy during WWII and was stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was
attacked. He served for six years in the Pacific Theater as a submariner and
spent some time in the Philippines. He then served in the United States Army
for fourteen years. After retiring, Melvin went on to serve in the Civil
Service for twenty years; and, subsequently retired. Melvin was a faithful
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as
Bishop, High Priest Group Leader, and a teacher. Melvin loved his family and
many friends, whom he touched in different ways. He was loved by everyone he
met and helped many throughout his life. He will be sorely missed, but we know
he is in a better place. Melvin is survived by his wife, Beverly; and three
sons and a daughter: Jack (Annabelle) Evans (Draper); Ronald (Carol) Evans,
Florida; Anne White, Wyoming; and Jason Evans, Pleasant Grove; two sisters:
Arlene Meadows, Colorado; Jean (Jack) Matthews, New Mexico; 13 grandchildren,
and over 21 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and many extended
family members. He was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Charles; his parents;
two sisters: Vira Derrick, Dorothy Schutte; and one brother, Wilford Evans. We
appreciate all the thoughts and prayers that have been extended in his behalf.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Melvin's
name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Graveside
services will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at Noon, at the Pleasant
Grove City Cemetery. Friends may call from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Olpin family
mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/30/2005.

Greenhalgh, Douglas S.
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, Douglas S.
Greenhalgh, passed away at his home on January 26, 2005, surrounded by his
family. Doug was born December 2, 1945, in Payson, Utah, to Mern Tiffany and
Gene W. Greenhalgh. He graduated from Provo High School in 1964. Doug began
working at an early age as a paperboy for the Daily Herald, and worked his way
up to circulation manager of The Daily Sun of Flagstaff, Arizona. He worked
for Geneva Steel for 36 years, and continued his education, receiving two
Associates Degrees, as a millwright and machinist, retiring in 2001. He served
as treasurer and secretary of the United Steel Workers Union. He married
Barbara Jean Lanphear on March 8, 1964m in Evanston, Wyoming. Their marriage
was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. He was an Elder and a member of
the Santaquin 9th Ward, at the time of his passing. He was the co-owner and
operator of Greenhalgh Orchards in Santaquin, and was also on the committee of
The Cherry Central Board, at the time of his passing. Doug was a great lover
of the outdoors and some of his favorite times were those spent with his
friends and family camping, hunting, and golfing. He was an avid hunter
throughout Utah and Canada. The greatest joy and meaning in his life was his
family. He was a loving and wonderful man, and he will be deeply missed. He is
survived by his wife of Santaquin; his daughters, Pamila (Ron) Tuner, Kimile
(Brad) Levell, and Suzanne Mylroie; and a son, Christopher Gene Greenhalgh. He
was "Papa" to Kodi Lynn, Kasey Sue, Nathan, Kyleigh, Danielle, Katie and
Brock. He is also survived by his father, Gene W. Greenhalgh, of Provo; two
sisters and a brother: Jinean Madsen, Merrill Greenhalgh, and Maureen
Thompson. He is also survived by many special friends. He was preceded in
death by his mother, Mern Tiffany. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
February 1, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Santaquin 9th Ward LDS Chapel, 345 West
100 North. Friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of
Provo, 185 E. Center Street; or, Tuesday morning, at the ward chapel, one hour
prior to services. Interment, Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may
be sent to www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/30/2005.

Johnson, Al
Albert Ketchum Johnson passed away January 27, 2005, in Provo, Utah, after
experiencing stomach, chest and back pain and receiving a diagnosis of
metastasized pancreatic cancer on January 26, 2005, only some 24 hours prior
to his passing mercifully. He was born November 30, 1922, in Salt Lake City,
Utah. The firstborn of 2 sons of Charles Albert and Christine Julia Ketchum
Johnson. Al will be remembered as a "greatest generation" U.S. Navy enlistee,
a rumbling bass and church choir director, a fun chemistry teacher at Provo
and Independence High Schools, a jester to mask stage fright, a trumpet
aficionado, a vigorous and youthful reluctant retiree, at once fun-loving and
shy and a lover of a good joke and chivalrous among friends, a doting husband,
and the father of four daughters and four sons and a daughter who died at
birth. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren. Dad, we will miss your laugh,
as well as, the music from your trumpet. The family wishes donations to be
made in behalf of Albert to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221
Rosecrans Ave. Suite 131, El Segundo, California 90245. Contributions can be
made online at www.pancan.org or call 877-272-6226. Funeral services will be
held Monday, January 31, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Walker Sanderson Funeral
Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6-8
p.m. in the Funeral Home, and Monday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral
services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 1/29/2005 - 1/30/2005.

Kay, Ellen D. Haskell
Ellen D. Haskell Kay has been missing since November 11, 2004, and was found
on January 26, 2005. She was born on June 19, 1958, in Payson. She was the
daughter of Eldon Haskell and Jolene Hudson Terry. She attended Payson schools
and later attended Stevens-Henager College. She was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She married Larry Swan; they were later
divorced. She married Michael Kay, on June 29, 1998. Ellen was a very much
loved, wife, daughter, and sister. She loved her family dearly. It was the
most important thing in her life. She was a beautiful, gentle, soft-spoken
woman who was fun to be around and who would always bring a smile to
everyone's face. She loved children, to baby-sit, take care of and raise them.
She also loved the simple things in life, like cooking, crafts, crocheting,
knitting, camping, fishing, and gardening. She enjoyed playing the piano by
ear. She loved animals, especially snakes and turtles. She cherished pretty
much just about anytime she could spend with her family and never took for
granted what she had and was always grateful for it. Even though she had a
very difficult life, dealing with many different medical problems, she was
always strong and determined to overcome them. She always did her best to show
each and everyone just how much she loved them. Her family will miss her more
than words can explain or feelings can express. She will be missed by everyone
that she touched, and by anyone who knew her. Her life, memories, and legacy
will never be forgotten. "We'll love her always and forever." She is survived
by her loving husband, Mike; and sons: Sheldon Kay, Payson; Thomas (Bonnie)
Swan; Dustin (Gina) Swan, both of St. George; two grandchildren: Sydney Swan
and Rozalynn Swan; her mother and step-father, Jolene and Alma (Monty) Terry,
Payson; her father, Eldon Jay (Leona) Haskell, Springville; four sisters and
three brothers: Cindy (Larry) Losee, Salem; Bob (Sondi) Haskell, Payson;
Tamara (Tony) Sorensen, Payson; Angela (Jim) Littler, Laurel, Montana;
Jonathan (Jennifer) Mecham, and Brandon Mecham, all of Santaquin; and Bonnie
(Rocky) Kirkham, of Lehi. She was preceded in death by a brother, Eddy
Haskell; a nephew, Christopher Horton; her grandparents, Albert and Della
Hudson, and Leroy and Beulah Haskell. Funeral services will be Tuesday,
February 1, 2005, 11 a.m., in the Mtn. View 8th Ward, 681 East 500 North,
Payson. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson,
Monday, 6-8 p.m.; or, at the church, Tuesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be
in the Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/30/2005.

Peterson, Millie Rose Tamietti
Millie Rose Tamietti Peterson, 68, of Springville, passed away on Friday,
January 28, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in
Dividend, UT, on January 6, 1937, to Paul John Tamietti and Flora Eliza Owen.
She married Dale J. Peterson in the Salt Lake Temple on April 14, 1954. She
was active in all of her church callings including Primary, Sunday School,
MIA, Scouts, Relief Society, activities committees, and many roadshows. She
was also actively involved in FFA, including sub-for-Santa, banquets, auctions
for booster club and sweetheart contests. Millie loved golfing, camping, and
boating. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved spending time with
her children and grandchildren. She never missed a ballgame, school program,
or any other important event in their lives. Many people were touched by her
compassion. She was known for her many acts of love and service. She is
survived by her husband, Dale J. Peterson; children: Gary Dale, Janet (Greg)
Johnson, Dalene, and Tad (Amy) Peterson; grandchildren: Dustin Gary Peterson,
Maranda (Brandon) Stradling, Deven Greg Johnson, Katie Johnson, Derek Lynn
Peterson, Blake Joseph Johnson, Travis J. Peterson, Braden Bunker Peterson,
Shelbie May Peterson, and Carmen Rose Peterson. Her siblings also survive her:
Mary Pulsifer, Betty Pugliese, LaRue (Bert) Roylance, Dale Tamietti, Roy
Tamietti; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Paul John and Flora Eliza Owen Tamietti; sisters, Pauline
Pugliese and Anita Pendleton; and brother, Paul Tamietti Jr. Special thanks to
Central Utah Medical Clinic and UVRMC and the many nurses and doctors who
cared for her so well the last 41/2 years. Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Springville LDS Stake Center,
located at 600 East 245 South, Springville. Friends and family may call on
Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South,
Springville; or, at the church, one hour prior to services. Interment will be
in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family
at www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/30/2005.

Scarpino, Charles Victor
Charles (Chuck) Victor Scarpino (Carmine Vittorio Trento), 88, of Provo, Utah,
passed away January 28, 2005. Chuck was born October 11, 1916, in Sersale,
Catanzaro, Italy, a son of Giovanni Carmine Scarpino and Maria Rosa Mazza.
Chuck immigrated from Italy at the age of six, where his family settled in
Price, Utah. Chuck attended and graduated from Carbon High School in Price,
Utah. He later married Rena VanBuren of Orangeville on November 1, 1940. They
were later sealed in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Chuck and Rena moved to
California, where they raised their four children. They returned to Utah in
1969, for the outdoor life Chuck loved so much, including hunting and fishing.
The deer hunt was an annual family event. Outdoor life was a life-long
passion, which he enjoyed until the end of his life. He was an accomplished
gunsmith. Hewasknown for his beautifulvegetable garden. Chuck loved working on
cars. He was an expert mechanic and loved vintage cars. He built and
maintained a 1929 Model A. Chuck is survived by his wife, Rena; two daughters
and one son: Nancy Passaretti, Charlotte Melendez-Christensen, Victor
Scarpino; 24 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his son, Don Franklin Scarpino, and his parents. Funeral services
will be held Monday January 31, 2005, in the Walker Mortuary of Provo, 85 East
300 South, at 11 a.m. There will be not be a viewing. Burial will be in the
Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/30/2005.

Smart, Lyle John
Lyle John Smart, 84, of Pleasant Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Friday,
January 28, 2005, at his home. He was born December 7, 1920, in Union, Utah,
to John Henry and Fern Edith Staten Smart. He married Joyce Perkins on
November 5, 1946, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Lyle grew up in Union and
graduated from Jordan High School. He attended Utah State University and
served as a missionary for the LDS Church to the East Central States Mission.
He joined the U. S. Navy and served his country during WWII. After their
marriage, he and Joyce made a home in Union, where they raised their four
children. Lyle and his two brothers, Verl and Wayne, owned and operated the
Smartline Dairy in Sandy for over 30 years. Lyle dedicated his life to
agriculture and to his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of
Pleasant Grove; four children: Lorin (Janet) Smart, Wallsburg; Sid (Karen)
Smart, Pleasant Grove; Russell (Gloria) Smart, Sandy; and Leesa (Randy) McKee,
Heber City; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Additional survivors
include his brothers: Verl (Marjorie) Smart, Bountiful; and Wayne (Deavene)
Smart, Draper. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at 11
a.m., in the Northfield Third Ward Chapel, 2195 North 100 East, Pleasant
Grove. Friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary,
494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove; and, at the church, on Tuesday one hour
prior to services. Interment will be in the Murray City Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 1/30/2005.