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

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Barksdale, James Arthur
James Arthur Barksdale James Arthur Barksdale, 32, was called home to his
Heavenly Father unexpectedly this week while hiking in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Jim had a deep and abiding love for the beauty of nature and the splendor of
the outdoors, and died doing what he loved the most. For him, every stream had
a fish, every mountain was made to climb, and snowboarding was a way of life.
Born July 21, 1972, in New Castle, PA, Jim also loved Reggae music, baseball,
and most of all, spending time with his son, Elijah. He was a devoted and
doting father, who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Juliet
Larson; one son, Elijah Mason Barksdale, of Salt Lake City;his parents, Glen
and Ruth Barksdale, of Orem; five sisters: Karyn and Susan Barksdale, both of
Orem;Kathy Ashton, of Draper:Liz Huntsman, of Orem:Mary Mack, of St.
George;and three brothers: Darryl Barksdale, of Fresno, CA; John Barksdale and
David Barksdale, of Orem. Funeral services will be held at the Lakridge 5th
Ward, 575 South 400 West, in Orem, on Wednesday, June 8th, at 11 a.m. Viewing
will be from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on the same day. Interment will be in the
American Fork Cemetery. Funeral directors, Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/5/2005.

Berryhill, M. Loree
M. Loree Berryhill Myrtice "Loree" Berryhill, age 75, of Magna, passed away
peacefully on June 1, 2005, at the Woodland Park Care Center. She was born
October 14, 1929, in Calhoun, MS, to James Branyon and Lula Ethel Guthrie
McGee. She married Joseph H. Berryhill, October 14, 1946. Loree was a member
of the Church of Christ. She was a loving and generous person, always doing
for others. She enjoyed arts and crafts, and had a passion for fishing.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph; grandson, Jonathan Spencer; son-in-law,
Donald Spencer, all of Magna; sisters, Flora Swanson of Albuquerque, NM, and
Ruby Thompson of Orem. She was preceded in death by two daughters: Patricia
Lynn Vasquez and Mary Ethel Spencer. Memorial services will be held Saturday,
June 11, 2005, at 3 p.m., at Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street,
Orem.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/5/2005.

Forcier, Tella Boren
Tella Boren Brereton Gardner Forcier Tella Boren Forcier, our beloved mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend,
left her earthly home to return to her Heavenly Father. She was loved and
respected by friends and dearly loved by her family. Tella Boren Brereton
Gardner Forcier, age 95, of Springville, Utah, died June 3, 2005, of causes
incident to age. She was born November 14, 1909, in Wallsburg, Utah, to
Wilford W. Boren and Louisa Emma Homberger. She was raised in Wallsburg and
Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Richard Grant Brereton on December 14, 1927,
in Provo, Utah. They were the parents of four children. He died October 20,
1940. She married Leo LeRoy Gardner, February 4, 1942. He died January 28,
1958. They had one child. She married Robert Alias Forcier, November 24, 1960.
He died May 8, 1996. She enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, tole painting, reading
and exercising. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Her favorite day was Sunday, when she could attend her church
meetings. Her life was full of trials and sorrows. One of her greatest trials
was becoming unable to live alone and having to depend upon others for her
care. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Springville, Utah, until
her illness forced her to be moved to the Art City Rehabilitation Center in
July of 2004. She spent many years living in California. She loved to square
dance, and was a member of many square dance groups in California and Utah.
She was an excellent homemaker. She was very meticulous in maintaining a clean
home and a beautiful yard. She loved to spend time working in her home and out
of doors in her flower garden. She was a beautiful and special lady and took
pride in always doing her best. She will be remembered for her sweet and
gentle ways. She loved being around children. She is survived by her children,
Richard (Jeanie) Brereton, Chula Vista, California; Lois (Norman) Graves,
Springville, Utah; Robert (Roxanne) Brereton, Orem, Utah; and Melvin (Marelle)
Gardner, West Jordan, Utah; two sisters, Kate Murrerman, Salt Lake City; Rita
(Jack) Stowers, Salt Lake City; 25 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren
and great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husbands;
son, Stanley Evan Brereton; grandchild, Stacy Grant Brereton; four sisters:
Ruth Boren, Elizabeth Anderson, Alice Wellard, Louise Gillett; two brothers,
Wilford Boren and Henry Boren. No words can convey our love and gratitude to
all those who gave so willingly of their time in helping to care for our
Mother during her time of illness. The caretakers who came to the home, and
the staff at Art City Rehabilitation will be remembered for their loving and
tender care. We will miss our Mother and know that someday we can be together
again. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the
Hobble Creek Stake Center at 450 South Canyon Drive in Springville, Utah.
Viewings will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2005, at Wheeler
Mortuary located at 211 East 200 South in Springville; and, from 9:30-10:45
a.m. prior to services at the church on Monday. Burial will be at Provo City
Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/5/2005.

Mendenhall, John "Jack"
John "Jack" Mendenhall John "Jack" Mendenhall passed away 4 June 2005,
peacefully, at home in Orem surrounded by his family at the age of 92 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Iona; 4 children: Wayne, deceased
(Charlene) Mendenhall, of Orem, Utah; Fae Ann (Reid) Gregson, of Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada; Karen (Wayne) Olsen, of Cardston, Alberta, Canada; Russel
(Terry) Mendenhall, of Ephraim, Utah; 30 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren
and seven great-great-grandchildren - a total of 165 descendants. Also
survived by sisters, Rae Evanson, Dawn (Bill) Brooks; brother, Lorin (Mildred)
Mendenhall; and sister-in-law, Alma Mendenhall. Predeceased by his parents;
sisters: Virginia, Georgia, Elizabeth and Bird; and brothers, Ross and Gibb.
Jack was born 1 January 1913, in Raymond, Alberta, Canada, to Thomas Tew
Mendenhall and Hannah Gibb. He married his sweetheart, Iona Walton, and they
have been married 73 years. He was a successful farmer and rancher for over 30
years. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he
served as Branch President, District President and councilor in the British
Columbia Alaska Mission, on a couple's mission to Taiwan and as a temple
ordinance worker. As a couple, they loved to travel, and traveled to almost
every free country in the world; but, his greatest love was his family. His
legacy to the world was his honor and integrity and the love of his family.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 6, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the
Hillcrest 8th Ward Chapel, 1000 South 800 East, Orem, Utah. Friends may call
Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street,
as well as Monday morning, at the church, one hour prior to services.
Interment, Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005.

Ogren, Zina Snyder
Zina Snyder Ogren "All of us are largely the product of lives that touch
ours." ¥ President Gordon B. Hinckley. We are deeply grateful for the
privilege of knowing Zina Snyder Ogren, a most gracious lady, whose mortal
existence touched countless lives during her 92 years spent on earth. We can
only imagine the great heavenly reunion as she reunites with so many of her
family and friends, including her sweetheart husband, Carl G. Ogren, who
passed away in 1978. Zina left her earthly existence on the beautiful morning
of June 3, 2005. She spent her life in the service of others, always thinking
of someone else's needs before her own, even until the end. Our mother,
grandmother, and dear friend left a legacy of the pure love of Christ through
her unconditional love, generosity, charity, and faith. Zina was born on March
10, 1913, to Albert F. and Aurelia Clyde Snyder. She spent her childhood in
Provo as one of seven children, all of whom preceded her in death: Essie
Jepperson, Birdie Shank, Evelyn Brown, Blanche, Elwyn, and Deloss Snyder. On
November 15, 1933, Zina married Eric Carl Gustave Ogren. Together, they raised
four children. Zina and Carl owned and operated several restaurants in Utah
County. She worked, until her retirement, in the nursery and admitting
department of Utah Valley Hospital, where she made many long-lasting
friendships. She was a life-long resident of Provo, Utah, where she was a
faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Zina spent
countless hours caring for others. Whether it was preparing a dinner for
someone in need or sitting through the night, awaiting a last breath, Zina
willingly served others without ever seeking rewards or recognition. She was a
true example of "the wind beneath our wings." Zina especially enjoyed spending
time with her family. She loved a party and was the hostess of many. Numerous
dinners, holiday celebrations, sleep-overs, and fun times were spent at
Grandma's house. As we say, "See ya, for now," we will miss Grandma Zina's
bright blue eyes, "nickels," jokes, phone calls, long car rides, "snacks,"
people-watching, ice-cream, card games, pumpkin pie, candy bowl, and her very
existence as our "command post." However, these memories will be forever
locked away in our hearts, filling some of the emptiness left behind, until we
meet her again. Zina leaves behind her four children: Douglas (Nelma Jean,
deceased) Ogren, Provo; Carla and Jerry James, Spanish Fork; Jim and Sammy
Ogren, Mapleton; and Rhoda and Richard Zobell, Provo. She has six
grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and five
great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Elsie
Mecham of Spanish Fork. We will celebrate Zina's life and honor her graduation
at a funeral service to be held this Tuesday, June 7, at 11 a.m., in the Berg
Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah. A viewing
will be held at the same location on Monday, June 6, from 6-8 p.m.; as well as
Tuesday morning, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo
City Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the
loving and caring staff members at Birkshire Rehabilitation Center, Alpine
Home Care, Timpanogos Hospital, Cove Point and Harmony Hospice. Condolences
may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 6/5/2005 - 6/6/2005.

Ovard, Jay Eugene
Jay Eugene Ovard 1928 ~ 2005 Jay Eugene Ovard, passed away peacefully at his
home in American Fork, June 3, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was born
September 4, 1928, in South Jordan, Utah, to Lindsay J. and Orpha Searle
Ovard. He married Norma Jean Crowther on March 31, 1950. They were later
sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Jay was the youngest of seven children. He was
self employed as a plumbing and heating contractor at the time of his
retirement. Jay loved the outdoors and taught his sons and grandsons how to
hunt and fish. He took his family camping and boating as often as he could. He
especially enjoyed many trips to Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Jay is
survived by his wife, Norma Jean Ovard; his daughter, Christine (Richard)
Duffin, of Lehi; two sons, Richard (Alana) Ovard, of Lindon; Michael (Kelly)
Ovard, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 14 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother. Jay was preceded in death by
his parents, one sister and two brothers. Funeral Services will be held
Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the American Fork 14th Ward Chapel, 396
North 1100 East, American Fork. Family and friends may call Monday evening
from 6-8 p.m. at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American
Fork; and, one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will take place
in the American Fork City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/5/2005.

Stimpson, Jonathan David Barson
Jonathan David Barson Stimpson 04-26-91 ~ 06-01-05 Our "Little Man" Jon Jon
completed his journey in this life on June 1st at Primary Children's Medical
Center. Jonathan valiantly fought a life-long battle with physical illness.
His smile and inner light touched the lives of everyone he came in contact
with. He was an example of love and courage; and, all who knew him lived a
richer life because of his influence. Jonathan was adored by his four sisters
and brother. His favorite thing was to play with them. He loved to pull their
hair and spill their drinks. He enjoyed the outdoors, swinging, and riding
four-wheelers in the warmth of the sun. Jonathan loved to read with his
grandparents, and his teacher, Tina. He was full of energy and expressed a
will to live life, regardless of his many challenges. His passion for living
and spirit of love will remain in our hearts forever. Jonathan and his family
would like to thank the many care-givers that so kindly provided countless
hours of service throughout his life. Jonathan is survived by parents, Todd
and Tina Stimpson, and John and Julie Barson; grandparents, Dave and Miriam
Stimpson, Elaine Woolsey, Donald Hamson, and Clyde and Jeanette Barson;
great-grandmother, Dora Smith; brother, Jacob John Barson; sisters: Kayleigh
and Kaia Stimpson, and Jessica and Jenavieve Barson. Funeral services will be
held Monday, June 6, 2005, at 3 p.m., at the Springville 7th Ward Chapel, 1785
East 400 South, Springville. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at
Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street; as well as, Monday afternoon, at
the church from 2-3 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/5/2005.