OBITS: Daily Herald 15 Jun 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Elkins, Tony W.
Tony W. Elkins Our beloved son, brother and loving uncle, Tony W. Elkins, 36,
passed away June 11, 2005 in Provo, Utah. He was born February 24, 1969 in
Provo to Ralph and Rhea Elkins. Tony loved cutting hair for friends and
family. He had a love for camping and was the instigator of many water fights.
He is survived by his mother Rhea Elkins Coombs and stepfather, David Coombs;
three brothers, Kevin (Pam) Elkins, Todd (Pamela) Elkins, Jared (Christine)
Elkins; six sisters, Nancy (Gary) Adams, Deborah (James) Maynard, Carrie (Tom)
Cherrington, Pam (Reed) Cowan, Peggy (Sam) Ostler, Stacy (Chris) Barnier; and
many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Elkins.
A memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2005 at the
Hillcrest 3rd Ward, 1450 South 800 East in Orem. Friends and family may call
one hour prior to services. He will be missed by all. Arrangments by
SereniCare, Funeral Directors.
Published in the Daily Herald from 6/15/2005 - 6/16/2005.

Griggs, Ronald Maynard
Ronald Maynard Griggs Ronald Maynard Griggs, 77, passed away June 13, 2005, in
Orem, Utah, after a short illness. He was born June 8, 1928, in Eureka, Utah,
and was the only son of Maynard E. and Thelma Potts Griggs. He was raised in
Eureka, and graduated from Tintic High School in 1945. He married Jackie Laine
Porter Jackson on May 2, 1968, and she preceded him in death. He married Emma
Sargent on May 7, 1988. Ron had a love for music all his life. He played
trumpet in many jazz bands in high school and college, and one of the
highlights of his life was playing with Les Brown and his Band of Renown, and
Doris Day in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ron received teaching and music degrees
from BYU. He taught band at Goshen High for a short time and then moved to
Tintic High School where he taught until his retirement in 1987. He received
many awards for his outstanding teaching accomplishments. He was named teacher
of the year for the State of Utah in 1975-76 and also received outstanding
Rural School Secondary Teacher award in 1984. Ron loved his teaching career
and loved all of his students. His best memories were his students and the
experiences they had with the marching bands. His marching bands were very
popular and successful and received many awards, including a proclamation from
Governor Calvin Rampton and recognition from President Ronald Reagan. His
students loved and revered him as he helped them to succeed in many areas of
their lives. Ron was called to be Bishop of the Eureka Ward in 198l. As a
bishop, Ron showed love and compassion to all members of the community
regardless of their denomination. Ron was active with AA and helped many
people in recovery. Ron was a loving and caring son and husband. He patiently
cared for his mother in her later years and his first wife, Jackie, until her
death. Ron was a much loved step-father and grandfather to Emma's family. He
was fun and caring and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Ron is
survived by his wife Emma, his five step-children and their spouses, Byron
Sargent (Lynda), Francene Sargent Wood (Carl), Susan Sargent Gibbs, Robyn
Sargent, and Lisa Sargent Peterson (Jamie), 14 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren, and cousins Richard and Diane Bauer, David and Janet
Bauer, and Don and Diane Peterson. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
June 18, at 11:00 a.m., in the Orem Northridge 13th Ward Chapel, 1660 North
200 West, Orem, Utah. There will be a viewing at the chapel on Friday, June
17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will
be in the Eureka, Utah cemetery. Condolences may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/15/2005.

Hood Jr., Howard Thomas
Howard Thomas Hood Jr. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son,
and friend Howard Thomas Hood Jr., 53, passed unexpectedly from this life into
the next on Saturday, June 11, 2005 as a result of an ATV accident. Howard was
born December 4, 1951 in Pittsburg, CA to Howard Thomas Hood Sr. (who preceded
him in death) and Imogene Hibbard Chomor. Howard lived life to the fullest, he
always said "work hard, play hard, and you can rest later" - that is just what
he did. He loved the outdoors. He loved hunting and fishing with his friends.
Pheasant hunting with his dogs brought him much happiness. He enjoyed
four-wheeling, hiking, skiing, archery and golfing. He was very adventurous,
traveling to Alaska and all over the U. S. on hunting trips. He was very
creative, taking pride in the projects he designed and built. Most of all, he
enjoyed spending time with his family, of which he was so proud. Howard
accomplished many things and lived a full life. He was state champion in
archery. He was State employee of the Year. He served in the Kansas City,
Kansas Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an
active member and served in various church callings. He was a natural leader
and reached the tops of many mountains. He attended UVSC before marrying Diane
Leavitt. Together they had four beautiful daughters and resided in Orem for 25
years. He recently married Rachel Warburton; they found pleasure in one
another's company by traveling to Disneyland and Cancun. Though their time
together was short it will be forever treasured. He is survived by his wife
Rachel of Pleasant Grove; his children Jeselyn (Greg) Peery of Orem; Brad West
of St. George; Jentry Hood of Cedar Hills; Jandee (Dustin) Anderson of Salt
Lake; Jonique (Tig) Peterson of Salt Lake; Tyson (Tracy) Warburton of Lehi;
Tiffney (Joseph) Smith of Portland; Ashkia, Latisha, Chanse, and Taylor
Warburton all of Pleasant Grove; grandchildren: Tyler Thomas, Christain,
Savanah, Aydelyn, Jennica, Jade, Isaac, Daiviann, Chandler, Bridger, Keven,
Julie, Shaun, and Briger; his mother of Pleasant Grove; sisters, Carol (Larry)
Blackhurst of Pleasant Grove and Brenda (Jim) Peters of Lindon. He will
greatly be missed by all those who knew him. Dad, we will always remember you
and forever love you. You are the greatest. We miss you. Funeral services will
be held Friday, June 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Northfield First Ward
Chapel, 1541 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove. Friends and family may call
Thursday evening from 6-8 pm. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East,
Pleasant Grove and at the church on Friday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Internment
will be held in the Lindon City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/15/2005.

Kelson, Lois Madge Durnell
Lois Madge Durnell Kelson Lois Madge Durnell Kelson died June 13, 2005 in
Provo, Utah at the age of 88. She was born September 10, 1916 in Heber City,
Utah to Eli George and Emma Johnson Durnell. She received her education in
Provo Schools, graduating from Provo High School. She married LeRoy Amiel
Kelson on April 27, 1936 and the couple made their home in Provo, where Madge
has lived ever since. She and Roy operated Roy's Bicycle shop in Provo from
1959-1980. Madge also worked as a pink lady at Utah Valley Regional Medical
Center for 29 years, accumulating 6500 hours of service. She was a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Madge is survived by her sons
LeRoy George (Miriam LaVae) Kelson of Orem, Utah and Stephen Reed (Lois C.)
Kelson of Provo; 15 Grandchildren; 28 Great-grandchildren; and 20
Great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and by one
son, Douglas E. Cluff. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2005
at 11:00 a.m. at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street,
Provo. Friends may call at the mortuary Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. as well
as Saturday morning, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in East
Lawn Memorial Hills. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/15/2005.

Later, Wendell Cordon
Wendell Cordon Later Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Wendell Cordon
Later passed away June 13, 2005 due to complications from a stroke. He was
born August 19, 1919 in Rigby, Idaho, the son of Lawrence Ray Later and Mabel
Emily Cordon. He spent his early years on his family's ranch in Ririe, Idaho.
He graduated from Ririe High School and went on to attend Idaho State
University prior to serving in World War II, in the Army Air Corps, and in the
Navy in the South Pacific. He resumed his education at Utah State University,
graduating in 1948 with a degree in Forestry and Range Management. Wendell
married Vera Mae Nelson on Sept 3, 1947 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They
are the parents of 6 children, 35 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He
was a life long member of the LDS church serving as Branch President,
Counselor in 3 Bishoprics, Mountain Home Stake Mission President, Temple
Worker and many other positions. He worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs
for 35 years. He survived by his wife, Vera, and children, Dr. Robert (Connie)
of Sandy; Dr. Richard (Carol) of Orem; Karen (Mark) Stephens of Lenexa,
Kansas; Dr. David (Collette) of Sandy; Sandra (Galen) Mooso of Mahomet,
Illinois; Janice (Monty) Wells of American Fork; sisters, Shirley Hendrickson
and Donna Johnston. Funeral services will be at 11 am Saturday, June 18, 2005
in the Larson Park Ward Chapel, 9621 North 6050 West, Highland, Utah. Friends
may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 pm at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E
100 N, American Fork and at the church one hour prior to services. Interment,
American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/15/2005.

Rittenhouse, Linda Suzanne
10/01/41 to 06/10/05 In loving memory of Linda Suzanne Barlow Rittenhouse.
Linda Rittenhouse, age 63, died Friday, June 10, 2005 of complications from
Lupus at the Corvallis Good Samaritan Medical Center. The daughter of Griffith
Chaffin Barlow and Mary Eleanor Sparling, Linda leaves behind her stepmother
Mary Jane Barlow; three brothers Donald Barlow, Chris Sparling, Stephen
Barlow; one sister Nancy Barlow; two sons, Barry Rittenhouse of Buckeye, AZ,
David Rittenhouse of Provo, UT and one daughter Kate Merrill of Albany, OR;
nieces and nephew, and 13 grandchildren. Linda was a devoted mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Linda enjoyed reading, writing,
photography, arts and crafts, and sewing. She has blessed many lives with her
talents in these areas. She will be greatly missed by those she left behind.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/15/2005.

Smith, Barbara McKay
Barbara McKay Smith, 84, died June 13, 2005 at home in Provo. She was born in
Ogden, Utah, October 2, 1920 to Thomas E. McKay and Fawn Brimhall McKay. She
grew up in Huntsville, Utah and attended Weber High School in Ogden, later
graduating from B.Y. High School after spending two years in Switzerland where
her father was Mission President. While attending Brigham Young University,
Barbara married Dr. Oliver R. Smith who was a Journalism Professor. Mrs. Smith
worked for several businesses in the Provo area; Taylor Brothers Department
Store, Rowley's, Melayne Printers, and two U.S. Government Census positions.
Later she joined the staff at Utah Technical College (now UVSC), retiring in
1985 as Assistant Dean of Continuing Education. Mrs. Smith was well known
among Provo City employees, having served five years on the Provo City
Planning Commission and for seven years on the Board of Adjustments. With this
background, she successfully ran for a seat on the Provo City Council in 1987,
serving for four years. While her husband was active in the Air Force Reserve,
she was active in the auxiliary. She was a member for many years of the Beta
Sorosis Literary Club, BYU Women, the Republican Party and many PTA
organizations while her children were attending school. She was preceded in
death by her husband in December, 1990, and also by two sisters, Fawn McKay
Brodie and Flora McKay Jensen Crawford, and a brother, Thomas Brimhall McKay.
She is survived by eight children, 53 grandchildren, and 77
great-grandchildren. Barbara and Oliver had five daughters and three sons,
Barbara Kay Rytting (J. Howard Rytting) of Lawrence, Kansas; Olivia Lea Baird
(Charles A. Baird) of Lehi; Kenneth McKay Smith (JoAnne King) of Mesa,
Arizona; Ronald McKay Smith (Colleen Johnson) of Orem; Rebecca Snyder (Richard
L. Snyder) of Tillamook, Oregon; Deborah Annis of Provo; Dorothy Gillespie
(John K. Gillespie) of Orem; and Richard McKay Smith (Cindy Naylor) of North
Salt Lake. She is also survived by a sister, Louise McKay Card, Salt Lake
City, and numerous nieces and nephews who were always considered part of the
family. The family gives special thanks to granddaughter Joanna Snyder for
providing tender, competent care to Grandma Smith during her final years. A
memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18 at 10:00 A.M. at the BYU
Harman Conference Center in Provo, 770 East University Parkway, just West of
9th East (park on west side of building). Friends may visit with the family
Friday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center
Street, Provo. Interment will be at the Provo City Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, Barbara requested a charitable donation to the Provo City Library,
the Primary Children's Medical Center, or the UVSC scholarship fund.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/15/2005.

Tolton, Dennis S.
Dennis S. Tolton, our dear ol' Dad, left us for bigger and better hunting
grounds on Monday, June 13, 2005. Dennis was born January 16, 1942 in Orem. He
was loved and heard by all who knew him. He left behind his lifelong companion
Joan Hays of Provo and 6 kids. Dena (Kelly) Thomas, Orem, Sheila (Dave)
Roylance, Genola, Angie Tolton, Orem, Jason D. Tolton, Orem, Gilbert Hays,
Provo, Walter Hays, Provo. Four sisters, Patricia Southwick, American Fork,
Shirlene Aime, Reno, Nevada, Leeta Clayton, Orem, and Jana Higley, Lehi. He
was preceded in death by his father and mother Shirley and Dorothy Gossard
Tolton, 2 brothers Terry "Toby" Tolton, Walter Tolton and 2 daughters,
Geraldine and Deneice. Dennis is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1
great-granddaughter who he loved very much. He and Joan never missed a
birthday party or family gathering. Dad, you're going to be missed, WE LOVE
YOU! Friends may visit with Dennis's family on Friday, June 17th, 2005 from 6
to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/15/2005.