OBITS: Daily Herald 30 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 McDougall, Robert Douglas Robert Douglas McDougall Robert Douglas McDougall, 61, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 27, 2005, after a long battle with multiple myeloma, surrounded by loving family and friends. Robert was born May 20, 1944 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, where he and his family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before immigrating to Utah in 1970. Robert was preceded in death by his mother Bettie Lenore McDougall in 2003. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his father Douglas, his brother Wayne, his sister Dianne (Ross) Egbert, his five children Leland (Brad) Harman, Mia Carsey, Jared (Stephanie), Joshua (Lynae), and Ashleigh, his two step-children Debra Hooley and Dorsey (Angela) Hooley, and 13 grandchildren. Robert was a graduate of Brigham Young University. He worked as the managing editor of the Provo Daily Herald from 1974-1988. He then worked as managing editor of Howard RuffÕs Ruff Times publications, then as vice-president of Jefferson Institute and marketing manager of Liberty Mint and Great Western Mint, then as a freelance writer and mortgage banker. Robert was a prolific writer, writing thousands of articles and editorials for the Daily Herald, creating thousands of pieces of direct mail that sold millions of dollars worth of products and services, and penning many books for himself and others. Robert is perhaps best known for his rousing pieces in the Daily Herald, which spurred such community action as the reopening of Geneva Steel and the development of the river walk between the Utah and Great Salt Lakes. Robert had been sick for many years, and almost incapacited the last three years of his life, lovingly cared for by his beloved Carol and his two step-children Debra and Dorsey, as well as his ward. Robert was a member of the Edgemont 13th Ward, Edgemont North Stake in Sherwood Hills, Provo, where he served for several years as a gospel doctrine and High Priest Group teacher. He also served in many LDS ward bishoprics and on many LDS high councils throughout his lifetime. Robert loved life, the gospel and LDS Church, photography, nature, his family, and his life-long friends, with whom he always stayed in touch. He spent most of his free time writing books aimed at helping LDS Church members better understand the beauty and glory of the restored gospel and Church, before succumbing. The family wishes to thank Dr. Rebecca Tanner, Dr. Brian Tudor and staff at the Central Utah Oncology Clinic, Dr. Doug Scow, and the University of Utah Bone Marrow Transplant Center. The viewing will take place Sunday, July 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center, Provo. The funeral will take place Monday, August 1 at 11a.m. in the Sherwood Hills Chapel, 4000 N. Foothill Dr., Provo. There will also be a viewing one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetary in Edgemont, Provo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation at multiplemyeloma.org. Remembrances may be emailed to the family at saabd21@aol.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 7/30/2005. Newman, Leon Dennis Leon Dennis Newman Leon Dennis Newman, age 74, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005 in Payson, Utah, following a valiant battle with cancer. Leon was born March 4, 1931 to Wyndham Thomas and Matilda Claire Warman Newman in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The fourth of five children, Leon was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a granddaughter. Leon was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia, moving to New Zealand shortly afterward for the dedication of the New Zealand Temple and to attend the LDS Church College. In 1959 Leon immigrated to the United States, making his home in Provo, Utah where he and his family lived until 2001. He married Ruby Elizabeth Gardner in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1962. They are the parents of three children, Julie, Glenn, and Heather; and have 9 grandchildren. Trained as a machinist and fabricator, Leon worked in that industry until he completed his B.S. Degree in Business Management from BYU in 1967. He then pursued a career as an accountant and manager for mining operations in Price, Utah. When the mining operations were discontinued, Leon was employed by the LDS Church where he continued until his retirement in 1995. Leon loved old "Westerns", both movies and books, but will likely be remembered by many friends and family under the hood of a car. He had a passion for tinkering with cars, engines, motors and machinery and found pleasure in driving Š especially UtahÕs back roads. Leon was a devoted husband, loving father and caring friend, and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Ruby, three children, Julie (Rob) Radle, Glenn Newman and Heather Peterson, his sister, Sylvia Baker, a brother, Thomas Newman, 8 grandchildren and 1 (almost) great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 1, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at the Mountain View 8th Ward, 681 East 500 North, Payson. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Published in the Daily Herald on 7/30/2005. Pate, Cassie Neil Fairview - Cassie Adele Neil Pate, 35, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Wednesday, July 27, 2005. She was born May 21, 1970 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Blaine C. and Francine Coates Neil. She married Michael Larry Pate on Sep 23, 1989 in the Provo Temple. Cassie and Michael were able to live many different places for the next 6 years as Michael served in the Navy. They finally settled in Provo to raise their four children. Cassie was a kind, loving and talented person. Family was so important to her. She is survived by her husband, children, Alexandra Tyra, Hyram Michael Merril, Gabriel Teancum and Caleb Jesse all of Fairview, parents Blaine and Francine Neil of Fairview, brothers Dustan (Ginger) Neil, Jess Neil, Tyler, sister Leah (Paul) Ostler, brothers-in-law Jared Pate, Aaron (Amanda) Pate and Joshua Pate, sisters-in-law Sonia (Tim) Evans, Serena Wickham, MichaelÕs parents, Larry and Tyra Pate, 4 nieces, 1 nephew, grandparents Irene Neil Limb, Marietta Coates Stewart and Melvin Stewart. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday, Aug 1, 2005 in the American Fork Hillcrest Stake Center, 165 N 350 W. Viewings are Sunday evening from 6 to 8 pm in the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork and prior to the services from 1 to 1:45 pm at the church. Interment, American Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family would be greatly appreciated. Published in the Daily Herald on 7/30/2005. Smith Jr., George LEHI - George "JR" Glen Smith, Jr., age 64 of Lehi, died July 28, 2005 at his home after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was born June 5, 1941 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to George Glen and Hazel Fern Davenport Smith. Married Becky Ann Sjoblom, November 20, 1962 in the Manti LDS Temple, they were later divorced. Married Marilee Turner Hobbs, Aug. 19, 1992 in Lehi, Utah. JR served in the Marine Corps. and was a union iron worker with local #27. He served in many callings in the LDS church auxillaries. He was an avid horseman and outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time with his cowboy buddies. He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather and he was a real "cowboy" at heart. Survived by his wife, Marilee, of Lehi, JR's 3 sons and 2 daughters, Ryan (Michele) Smith, Shane (Mindy) Smith, Derek (Halee) Smith, Penny (Ray) Collins, Heather (Corey) Brown; step-children: Destry (Deanne) Hobbs, Derrilee (Larry) Thomas, Brandon (Brittany) Hobbs, Kami (Scott) Larsen, Kimberly Hobbs; brothers, Gary (JoAnne) Smith, Brent (Karen) Smith, and sister, Nancy (Taun) Jones; 29 grandchildren and he was expecting his first great-grandchild. He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents, George Smith, Sr. and Hazel Smith Wilde. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lehi Utah LDS Stake Center, 200 No. Center St. Friends and family may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and at the Stake Center, Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. The family would like to express a special thank you to all family, friends and neighbors and to Vista Care of Lehi, "they were our angels in our time of need." Published in the Daily Herald on 7/30/2005.