OBITS: Daily Herald 5 Jul 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Berry, Charles Rex
Charles Rex Berry Charles Rex Berry, 80, passed away July 1, 2005, peacefully,
at his home in Provo. He was born September 9, 1924, in Moab, to William Carl
Berry and Leah Sommerville. He is survived by and was a devoted husband to
Helen, and a loving and dedicated father to their three children: Linda
Roberts (Dean), Douglas Berry (Lori), Julie Slaugh (Leigh). He was a great
example to his 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and all who knew him.
He had a great athletic career, graduating from Carbon High where he excelled
in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He was a Veteran of WWII,
serving in the North and South Pacific as a naval gunner on various ships. He
attended BYU, where he won all-conference honors as a halfback on the football
team, and pitched for the Cougar baseball team. He was drafted by the San
Francisco 49ers in 1951. He became an All-Pro defensive back and has been
inducted into the BYU and Utah Sports Hall of Fame. He was recognized as one
of Utah s best athletes of the century. After retiring from football, he had a
successful career with U.S. Steel and Coastal Chemical Corporation. Rex was
active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as bishop,
on the high council, and in many other callings. He was preceded in death by
his parents; his brothers, Blaine and Burke; and his sisters, Merlene and
Norma. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 7, at Noon, at the LDS Chapel,
3500 North 180 East, Provo. Family and friends may call Wednesday, July 6,
from 6-8 p.m., at the same location; and, Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. until time
for the service. Interment at Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 7/5/2005 - 7/6/2005.

Boren, Tamara Johnson
Tamara Johnson Boren Tamara Johnson Boren died Thursday, June 30, 2005, in her
home surrounded by her family. She had fought a valiant battle against
Amyloidosis, but finally succumbed to complications from a stem cell
transplant. Tamara was born and raised in Utah and chose to raise her eight
children in the Utah Valley area that she loved. While studying at BYU, she
met and married Neldon Boren. College was put on hold, but the learning and
working continued while she diligently raised her children. Many will remember
Tamara as a loving babysitter, a kind friend, and a caring teacher. But most
of all, she will be known as a "Piecemaker" because of her love of creating
and sharing her beautiful quilts. She spent many hours sharing her talents
with others as she taught classes and served on the boards of, and as the
president of, both the Utah Valley and Utah State Quilt Guilds. Tamara was a
faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served
diligently in various ward and stake callings in Primary, Young Women, and
Relief Society. Tamara is survived by her husband, Neldon G. Boren; her eight
children: Sydna Zilm (Richard), Mesa, Arizona; Heather Judd (Mark), Cedar
City, Utah; Gail Boren, Ossining, New York; and Fawn Murray (Nathan), Jennifer
Boren, Heidi Lisonbee (John), Bryan Boren (Amanda), and Andrew Boren (Diana),
all of Orem, Utah; ten grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; her brother, J.
Eric Johnson; and sisters, Penny Walbom and Margo Platt. She was preceded in
death by her parents, John Sidney and Elma Tingey Johnson. A viewing will be
held Wednesday, July 6, from 6-8 p.m., at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home,
646 E. 800 North, Orem, Utah. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 7,
at 11 a.m., at the Cascade Stake Center, 481 E. Center Street, Orem, Utah,
with a viewing just prior to services, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Tamara will be
entombed in Orem City Cemetery following the funeral service. The family
wishes to thank all for their loving support and prayers. A special thanks to
the BMT and ICU staff at LDS Hospital for their sweet care of our wife and
mother. We will be forever warmed by our wonderful memories and her beautiful
quilts. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 7/5/2005.

Gillespie, Reed Giles
Reed Giles Gillespie Our beloved father and grandfather, Reed Giles Gillespie,
has been reunited with his eternal sweetheart, Fae, after 23 years of loving
anticipation. Reed passed away July 3, 2005, at his home of 61 years in Orem.
He was born June 18, 1919, in Provo, Utah (Edgemont Bench), a son of Sharp
Claud and Eva Petrea Giles Gillespie. He married the love of his life, Fae
Bunnell, on November 28, 1944, in the Salt lake City LDS Temple. Fae passed
away September 7, 1982. Reed was raised in Orem and graduated from Lincoln
High School in 1938. He then served an LDS Mission to the Hawaiian Islands in
1939. He worked as a fruit grower; and, as a maintenance technician for 38
years for Alpine School District. Reed was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings, including
ward clerk, stake Sunday School superintendent, primary worker in various
capacities; and, he served as an ordinance worker in the Provo Temple for
several years. Our father and grandfather was a loving and kind man who was
generous with his love and encouragement. He taught by example. He was proud
of his family and took pride in the accomplishments of his children and
grandchildren. In his final illness, he taught us faith and enduring to the
end. Survivors include his three children: Cathy and William Delaney, of Orem;
Jane and Michael Tervort, of Green River, Wyoming; and Daryl and Lisa
Gillespie, of Shelley, Idaho. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, three
great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mary (Spencer) Hunn, of Orem. Reed was
preceded in death by his loving wife, Fae, his parents, two brothers, Wilford
and Robert and, two sisters, Petrea and Jean. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Cascade Ward Chapel, 1051 East 200
North in Orem. A viewing will be held Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the
Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem; and also, Thursday, one
hour prior to the services at the ward chapel. Interment will be in the Orem
City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 7/5/2005.

Mecham, Elsie Julia
Elsie Julia Mecham Elsie Julia Ogren Mecham, age 84, passed away Saturday,
July 2, 2005, at Mountain View Hospital. She was born December 26, 1920, at
Tooele, Utah, a daughter of Carl Hugo and Johanna Willamena Swensen Ogren. She
married John Frank Mecham, November 12, 1959, at Provo, Utah. He preceded her
in death, January 6, 1961. Elsie was a great seamstress and also enjoyed
crocheting. She will be missed by everyone. Survivors include two sons and
four daughters: John Carl (Pat) Mecham, Vernal; Joseph Francis (Rosella)
Mecham, Montana; Dorothy Jean (Jack) Keisel, and Joann Jeffs, all of Payson;
Janet Lynn Mecham, Judy Rae Mecham, Las Vegas; 16 grandchildren and numerous
great-grandchildren. Two grandchildren preceded her in death. Graveside
services will be Wednesday, July 6, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at the Springville
Evergreen Cemetery, 1997 South 400 East, under the direction of Walker
Mortuary in Payson. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 7/4/2005 - 7/6/2005.