OBITS: Daily Herald 19 Jul 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Daily Herald http://www.daily-herald.com Bartholomew, Elden (Eldon) Elden (Eldon) Bartholomew (84) passed away in his home July 17, 2005. He was born September 1st, 1920 in Fayette, Sanpete County, Utah to Floyd Bartholomew and Pearl Larsen Bartholomew. He married Lena Roberts in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for time and all eternity on February 17th, 1939. Elden was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various church callings including Elder's Quorum President, Ward Sunday School President, a member of the Stake High Council, and counselor in the bishopric. He served with his wife and eternal companion on 2 missions for the church; the 1st in Cardston, Alberta in the Temple Visitors Center; the 2nd in the Mesa, Arizona Temple Visitors Center. Elden and Lena also served as Provo Temple ordinance workers. He served in the National Guard and then in the Navy in the Pacific in World War II. He has worked hard all of his life doing many things including farmer, rancher, cowboy, baker and butcher. He raised his family on a farm and ranch and said that "it was the best investment I'd ever made, not because of any money I took in from it because I don't think I ever made a dime farming but I raised the finest boys that there are in this world." Elden is survived by his wife and sweetheart of more than 66 years, Lena of Springville, Utah; their daughter AnnaLee Chamberlain (Lee), of St. George, Utah; and 3 sons, Michael (Barbara) of Springville, Utah; Darrell (Lois) of Clayton, North Carolina; and Steven (Susan) of Springville, Utah. Sheldon (Linda), his oldest son, passed away August 4th, 1980 on a lake in northern Manitoba, Canada and was surely there to greet Elden at his passing. Elden has 39 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren; he is survived by a numerous and righteous posterity who love and miss him. Elden was the 5th of 13 children; he was preceded in death by his parents and by his brothers, Dwight, and Oral; and by his sisters, Hettie, Ora, and Pearl. He is survived by his brothers, Wayne, Owen, Gail and Dan, and by his sisters Vivian, Vera, and Miriam. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 1965 East Canyon Road in Springville. There will be a viewing Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville and Wednesday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 7/19/2005. Farrell, Pamela D. Pamela D. Farrell, age 49, of Provo, passed away at her home in Provo on July 17, 2005. She was born in Provo, Utah to Arthur and Betty Hall Hunter. She married Ron Farrell Aug 22, 1985. She was an accomplished CNA-TRT. She loved camping, fishing and being in the pine trees. She is survived by her husband Ron, her son Justin, a step son, and her mother Betty Loveless of Provo, her twin sister and 2 other sisters, many nieces and nephews. Sisters carry each other in their hearts forever and always. No one can ever take the place of a sister. Thank you for being mine. I carry you in my heart forever and always-Sandra. A viewing will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2005 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem. Burial will take place in the Orem City Cemetery at a later date. Published in the Daily Herald on 7/19/2005. James, Victoria Lynn Victoria Lynn James Victoria passed away peacefully on the morning of July 16, 2005 in her Provo home. She was born July 13, 1949 to Roy and Deola Adamson. She graduated from Orem High School and then attended BYU. She received her Associates Degree from UVSC. Victoria enjoyed her life in the Provo/Orem area. She was actively involved in the LDS Church. She always set a great example to those around her. She loved her callings in Primary and activity planning. Victoria had a great work ethic, working at Word Perfect and most recently at "Creating Keepsakes" magazine where she incorporated her hobbies, talents and happiness with her job. Her family was her greatest joy. For many years she was the PTA Bug, planning many fun activities for the kids. She loved planning get-togethers and outings for her family. She was always very upbeat and positive, even through her recent illness. She will be greatly loved and missed. She is survived by her 3 children, Beverly (Todd) Ostler of Payson, Ryan (Stephanie) James of Idaho, and Nick (Tara) James of Provo; her brother Mark (Dana) Adamson; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is returning home to her parents and 2 brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sunset 9th Ward Chapel, 1560 South 1100 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, as well as at the church Friday morning, one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 7/19/2005. Perry, Yvonne Jones Yvonne Jones Perry, 89, known to many as the Donut Lady, passed away on July 12, 2005, at the home of her daughter in West Point, Utah. Yvonne was born January 24, 1916, at Tabiona, Utah the third of 11 children born to Hyrum Rollo Jones and Preal Frances Michie. In 1922 she moved with her parents to Provo. There she met and later married Elden S. Perry on May 14, 1937. They made their home in Provo where they raised five children. After the death of her husband in 2001, Yvonne continued to live in Provo until January 2003 when she moved to West Point to live with her daughter. Yvonne spent 40 years working with the youth of Utah in both 4-H and LDS Young Women's organizations. Under her supervision 25 girls and boys won major trips to Portland, Denver or Chicago. She worked as Area Secretary for Soil Conservation Service and retired in 1977 after 23 years of service. She is survived by her five children: Lee (Doris) Perry of Vernal; Konda (David) Pinegar of Tucson, AZ; Clyde (Lorraine) Perry of Pleasant Grove; Jean Combs of Santaquin; Nola (Roald) Peterson of West Point; one sister, Dorothy (Juel) Powell of Montrose, CO; and two brothers, Rollo (Cherril) Jones of Palmyra; and Don (Donna) Jones of Ogden. There will be a viewing on Thursday, July 21, from 6-8pm at Berg Mortuary in Provo, 185 E. Center Street. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, July 22 at the Pleasant View 6th Ward Chapel, located at 2445 N 650 E in Provo, with a viewing at the church one hour before the funeral. Burial will be at Provo City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 7/19/2005. Peterson, Jill Ann Taylor Jill Ann Taylor Peterson Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Jill Ann Taylor Peterson, age 52 of Santaquin, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2005 at Uof U Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1953 in Payson, Utah, a daughter of Monte Ray and Lorna Jean Lightfoot Taylor. She married Larry G. Peterson, November 29, 1970 at Baker, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple. He preceded her in death February 28, 1998. She graduated from Payson High School. She had worked at Rayloc for 14 years. She graduated from American Institute as a Certified Medical Assistant and was presently employed by Dr. David Voss at Freedom Medical Center in Provo. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as an Ordinance Worker at the Provo Temple. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Survivors include: a daughter and a son, Jeannie L. (Tim) Parker, Spanish Fork; Jesse L. Peterson, Orem; two grandsons, Tryston Robert and Larry Taylor Erickson; four sisters and a brother, Vickie Peterson, Kearns Jackie Cox and Dana Taylor, both of Santaquin; Jody Taylor, Payson; Sydney Williamson, Henderson, Nevada; her parents-in-law, Berk and Clarice Peterson, of Santaquin; and a special friend Kathy Peterson, of Goshen. She was preceded in death by: her parents; and a brother, Diz Taylor. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 21, 2005, 11:00 a.m., in the Santaquin 12th Ward Chapel, 90 South 200 East. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Wednesday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church Thursday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Santaquin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 7/19/2005. Roylance, Beth Beth Roylance I'd like the memory of my mother to be a happy one. I d like her to leave an after glow of her sense of humor and her sorrow and her fears. And always remember my mother and alot of grieving and tears. That you shared those wonderful years. Three months have past, since I saw you that day. Standing there as Berg Mortuary carried you out of my house that day. I thank the Lord for your beautiful face and I thank God that I had you for 83 beautiful years, but God has you now for all eternity. We love you Mom! Love, Kathy, Dad, and Tickles Published in the Daily Herald on 7/19/2005.