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Armstrong, Edward Franz
Edward Franz Armstrong, age 46, was called home to his Heavenly Father on
Friday, 17 June 2005, after suffering complications following surgery. Ed was
born 13 September 1958 to David and Iva Armstrong in Long Beach, CA. He grew
up in Long Beach and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1976. Active in
the LDS Church, he served a mission to Paris, France. After his return, he
married Theresa Coltran in the Los Angeles LDS Temple in 1980. During their
almost 25 years of marriage, Ed and Teri raised five wonderful children: David
Edward Armstrong (23), Kenneth Joshua Roberts (23), Steven Ellis Vest (23),
Alissa Michelle Armstrong (21), and Joanna Danielle Armstrong (16). Ed loved
sports. He played team sports in high school and in the LDS Church athletic
program for many years. He became an avid golfer in recent years. Ed loved to
work. He built a distinguished career as an executive in the information
technology industry. His most recent position was VP of Engineering at
Sorenson Media in Salt Lake City. Ed loved music. At the age of 40, he formed
a rock band called Crossroads with several talented musician friends in the
Salt Lake area. Over the past several years the band, with Ed as lead singer,
has performed at numerous venues, their last performance being just last month
at Jordan Landing in West Valley City, Utah. Ed loved his family. He was a
devoted and faithful husband to Teri and a loving father to his children. And
Ed loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He held many leadership positions in the LDS
Church, including Bishop of the American Fork 3rd Ward, from which calling he
was so unexpectedly released on Friday. He is now serving with equal zeal and
enthusiasm on the other side of the veil. Called by some an "impatient doer",
Ed worked hard at everything he did, from golf, to his job, to his music, to
his family, to his church. He wore big shoes that can never be filled. He is
preceded in death by his parents and his sister Aletha Armstrong and survived
by his wife, Teri Armstrong, and children and by his brother David Armstrong.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, 25 June 2005 at 2:00 pm at the
American Fork Hillcrest Stake, 165 N 350 W, American Fork, Utah. Friends may
visit 6:00-8:00 pm Friday at the stake center and on Saturday starting at
12:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to a special
account set up at Mountain America Credit Union for the benefit of Teri
Armstrong.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/22/2005.

Ballard, Dale Henriod
1922-2005 Dale Henriod Ballard passed away at Cottonwood Hospital on June 20,
2005, at the age of 82. He was born in Magna, Utah on December 12, 1922, to
Ross Day Ballard and Ruby Henriod. His family moved to Draper when he was
four, where he was raised with seven brothers and two sisters, in a two-room
house. Dale's father taught all the family the ethic of hard work and
perseverance--an ethic that became Dale's standard. Dale attended school at
Draper Elementary, Jordan Jr. High and Jordan High School. In junior high and
high school, he was a clarinet player and drum major. In high school he won
the pentathlon record of 42 straight basketball sinks in one minute, a record
that still stands. He was a very fine athlete and participated in a number of
sports during high school, college, and while serving in the Army. Out of high
school he entered the Army Infantry. At one time, he and four of his brothers
were serving in the Armed Forces during World War II. His tour of duty lasted
four years and he eventually became Platoon Sergeant in the 3rd Army Infantry
in Europe and worked in General Patton's headquarters in charge of enlisted
men in the emergency return section. While stationed in Florida, just prior to
his overseas assignment, he met and married Alice Irene Baer on March 11,
1944. Just days after their marriage Dale was sent overseas while Alice
remained in Florida, serving in the WAC. Returning home from the war he became
one of the many men to make use of the GI Bill. He received his degree from
the University of Utah in Pharmacology, and upon graduation, immediately went
to work for Parke Davis (a pharmaceutical company). He graduated top of his
class at the Parke Davis training school and was assigned the Grand Junction,
Colorado area. This was one of the poorest sales areas in the nation but
within two years he turned it into their number one sales district. During the
time he lived in Grand Junction he acquired a small stipend through uranium
claims and desiring to return to his roots, he requested a transfer with Parke
Davis to Utah. They refused his transfer, so with his claim money he returned
to Utah and co-founded Deseret Pharmaceutical Company in 1955. The company had
very humble beginnings selling pharmaceutical products and he often used his
home as the overflow production area. Deseret was the first medical device
company in Utah, and had remarkable success when it introduced the first
disposable operating mask. Deseret was essentially the first company to
invent, manufacture, and market many disposable medical products. Deseret was
listed on the NYSE and enjoyed substantial growth and profit. The company was
eventually sold to Warner Lambert in 1976. From 1976 to 1978, Dale worked as a
consultant for Warner Lambert on research and development until he parted
company and began Ballard Medical. This was also a medical device company,
with its main facility eventually located on the west side of the freeway in
Draper. The company grew through a number of world wide acquisitions and was
listed on the NYSE. It was sold to Kimberly Clark in 1999. During his 45 year
career in the medical field, Dale made an enduring impression on the economy
of Utah. By one account, these two companies employed over 70,000 people
during the period Dale served as President. Additionally, many men and women
achieved wealth as they bought and held stock in both Deseret and Ballard
Medical. His companies provided the training and springboard for other
individuals starting medical device companies in the Salt Lake valley. For his
tremendous contribution to Utah's economy Dale received the honor of
"Entrepreneur of the Decade" in 2000, from a prestigious Utah venture capital
club. Despite his great success, Dale considered himself a dirt farmer. In
1964, he bought a farm located just off Fort Street in Draper. Farming sugar
beets, hay, cattle and corn was one way he taught his children to work. For
years the resident of Draper would see the familiar sight of Dale in coveralls
and an old straw hat with shovel or hoe in hand. The farm was his hobby and he
raised volumes of sweet corn to give to the employees at his companies. When
the farm was sold in 2001, it was the largest undeveloped parcel on the Draper
flat land--a total of 180- acres. To many people the farm represented the
heritage and traditional lifestyle of Draper. Dale was an avid fisherman and
enjoyed many a fishing trip with family and company employees. His favorite
fishing holes were scattered along the Madison River in Montana. He seldom
came home without a substantial number of impressive trout. Most mornings
found him at the local cafe sharing stories with his brothers. His family ties
were strong and he always considered himself just "one of the boys" regardless
of his success or financial standing. His hometown roots sank deep and his
friendly ways earned him the respect and love of many Draper and Salt Lake
Valley Residents. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss his
familiar "Hello Pal" as he shared his infectious enthusiasm for life and his
commitment to hard work. His was the consummate example of unpretentious
charity and simple goodness--a truly remarkable leader in his family, in the
business world, and in his community. Dale is survived by his wife of 66
years, Alice Irene, Holladay; son, Dale H. Jr. (Jane), Draper; son, Frank W.
(Gail), Provo; daughter, Pamela, Draper; 14 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren; brothers, Robert, Melvin (Barbara), Wayne (Alice), Bruce
(Renee); sister, Rachel Kimball (Dale), all Draper; sister-in-law, Margaret
Ballard, Draper. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Ruby;
brothers, Ross H., Gene H., Garth; sister, Barbara Allen. Funeral services
will be held Friday, June 24, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Draper LDS Stake
Center located at 13085 South 300 East, Draper, Utah. Friends may call at the
stake center on Thursday June 23, 2005, from 6-8 p.m. or Friday from
9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Draper Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/22/2005.

Clark, LeeAnne
LeeAnne Clark LeeAnne, age 53, passed away June 19, 2005 in Murray. She was
born Feb 16, 1952 in American Fork to Dan Warren and Evelyn Gertrude
Cunningham Clark. She grew up in Orem and served an LDS mission in the
California, San Jose Mission. She is survived by her mother, 3 brothers and 1
sister and will be reunited with her father and a brother who preceded her in
death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 11 am in the
Anderson & Sons Mortuary Chapel, 49 E 100 N, American Fork. Friends may call
from 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to the services. Interment in the American Fork
Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/22/2005.

Jensen, Marie M.
Marie M. Jensen Jim, Marie, Rondo & Dick, 1945, Naples, Utah Marie M Jensen
passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005 at the Courtyard at Jamestown, Provo. Her
decline started in 1998 when her husband of 57 years died. She met Jim Jensen
when she was 17. He was working for shares in the Mercur mining camp and she
was living with her sister. After a 6-week courtship on an Indian Motorcycle,
she promised herself to him. He went to Alaska to homestead, and she followed,
but WWII drove them out. Her commitment to him was absolute and they coalesced
into single organism. Marie followed him to Harvard and then BYU and was the
power behind the throne of "Dinosaur Jim". Jim's death shattered her
psychological universe. She withdrew into herself, and entered a continuous
decline. Marie is survived by her brothers Harold and Grant Merrell of Naples,
Delroy Merrell of Hurricaine, and her sons James R and Dick A Jensen of
Portland, OR. Viewing will be at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday June 23, 2005 at
the Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center Street, Provo. At 1:00 p.m. on Friday 24th, a
viewing will be held at the Edgemont Third Ward, 2950 N 350 E. The funeral
will follow at 2:00 p.m. with interment at the Orem City Cemetery. She will
finally be at peace, resting again beside her "Big Jim". Celebrate her
passing. She has longed daily to follow him since Dec. 18, 1998. Condolences
may be sent to bergmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 6/21/2005 - 6/23/2005.

Jones, Winifred N.
Winifred N. Jones, of Orem, died Sunday, June 19, 2005, after a short illness.
She was born February 28, 1916, married November 24, 1938, and is survived by
her husband, Stanley P. Jones. A native of Provo, she was the daughter of
Leonard Wall and Winifred Wilkins Nuttall. She was reared in Idaho, graduating
from Twin Falls High School and later attending Brigham Young University and
NorthWestern University. She bore five children, four of whom survived:
Douglas K. (Judy Boothe) Jones, Jenny (Umbertao) Cerrito, Randle B. (Patti
Branin) and Laura Miner. Also, surviving 17 grandchildren, 42
great-grandchildren and one brother, James Dustin (Tony) Nuttall, Albuquerque.
Her professional career was as a writer and journalist. She worked for several
newspapers including a 20 year association with Provo Daily Herald. She
contributed both fiction and non-fiction to several national publications. She
was active in several civic and service organizations including current
membership in Orem Women's Club. She was fortunate to receive both state and
national recognition for her writing through the Utah Press Woman and League
of Utah Writers. She also was active in Delta Sigma Phi and Executive
Secretaries. She was a partner with her husband for 52 years in his lapidary
and rock hound business which he operated as Stan's Shop. They traveled
extensively in the United States and attending gem and mineral shows as
dealers. They introduced nationally both Utah and Idaho Opal to the rock hound
hobbyist. She was an original member of the Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Club.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Walker
Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Family and friends may
attend a viewing from 9:30-10:45 prior to the services. Interment will be in
the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/22/2005.

Liljegren, Carl Simon
Carl Simon Liljegren (89) passed away on Father's Day, June 19, 2005 of causes
incident to age. He was born on September 8, 1915 in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin
to Carl Otto Liljegren and Anna Matilda Carlson. He served as a pilot during
World War II. He worked as an independent tool dealer. He married Helen
Anderson (deceased) on October 31, 1945. He married Vivian Nordberg on
December 3, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Vivian, 2 sons and 1 daughter,
Ron (Sue), Fred (Linda) Liljegren, and Ginger (Kevin) Dennis. He is survived
by 6 grandchildren, Adam and Sarena Rasmussen, Danny Dennis, Tom, Jon and Jenn
Liljegren. Surviving stepchildren include Annel Bastian, Pat (Clancy) Hellige,
Karl Bastian, Jeanne (Joe) Roberts, and Jim Nordberg. One sister, June
Hopland, survives him. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and
4 sisters. Graveside services will be held at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075
East 4580 South, Murray, Utah at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 23, 2005. The
family wishes to thank A+ Home Care and Hospice for their kind and loving care
of Carl the past months.
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/22/2005.

Madsen, Vivian Maria Lamb
Vivian Maria Lamb Bailey Fox Madsen Our beloved mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away June 20, 2005,
surrounded by many family members. She was born January 15,1915, to Alfred and
Altheria Lamb. She was the fourth of eight children. She enjoyed growing-up
with such a large family. She was sealed in the Manti temple to Wesley Parker
Bailey. Together they had seven boys and one daughter; Art (Kay), David
(Connie), Vern (Audrey), Dan (Kay), Michael (Diane), Joe, Max (Carmae), and
Kathleen Pitts. Wes was killed in a mining accident in 1957. Later, she met
and married Earl Fox, the proud father of Kenneth (Katie), Lynnette, and
Lynnae Fox. They joined their families together. They provided love and
guidance for all their children. To complete their family they were pleased to
extend their home a foster daughter, Diana (Scott) Hawkins. Earl passed away
in December of 2000. In 2001, Vivian, age 87, met and married Dermont Madsen,
age 95. Their marriage provided much comfort and companionship for each other.
Mont passed away in early June 2005. Vivian was preceded in death by her
parents, and six siblings. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy (Earl)
Nielsen, 12 children, 26 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. She had a
great love of the Lord and was a valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. She was a great example of courage. She unceasingly
taught her family the great lessons of life. She will be greatly missed. There
will be a viewing Thursday, June 23 from 6-7 p.m at the Walker Sanderson
Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, June 24 at 12:00 noon, in Wales, Utah. A viewing will precede the
service from 10-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Wales City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/22/2005.

Ostler, Hettie Bartholomew
Hettie Bartholomew Ostler The son's and daughters of Hettie Bartholomew Ostler
announce the passing of their sweet mother. She was born December 7, 1914 in
Monroe, Utah the daughter of Floyd and Pearl Larsen Bartholomew. She was the
second child of 13. She attended schools in Monroe, Fayette, and Springville.
She graduated from Springville high school. She married Arthur Lavell Ostler
on August 15, 1933 in the Salt Lake Temple. She has been active in the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and has served as president of the Relief
Society, president of the Primary, served as counselors in both organizations
and on the stake boards of both organizations. She also served as a temple
worker in the Provo temple. She had a gift for making the most beautiful
wedding cakes and has made many in the community. Her life has been filled
with service to her family and community. She is survived by her five children
Carol, (Phillip) Fisher, Floyd Ostler, Elvin Ostler, Sam Ostler, and Joan,
(Mike) Averett. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 42 great
grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Her brothers and sisters Vivian
Bartholomew, Miriam, (Mitch) Mitchell, Vera, (Joe) Boswell, Elden, (Lena)
Bartholomew, Owen, (Jackie) Bartholomew, Wayne, (Margaret) Bartholomew, Gail,
(Shirley) Bartholomew and Dan, (Lois) Bartholomew and two sisters in law June
Bartholomew and Marie Schneider. She was preceded in death by her beloved
husband, parents, her daughter in law Laurel Ostler and two granddaughters
Vickie Snelson and Rebecca Averett; brothers Dwight Bartholomew, and Oral
Bartholomew and her two sisters Ora Talmage and Pearl Bartholomew. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. We love you mom. The family would like to
thank Dr. William LeRoy and Hearthstone Manor for there kind service. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Hobble Creek
West Stake Center at 555 South 600 East in Springville. There will be a
viewing Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200
South in Springville and Thursday at the church one hour prior to the
services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 6/22/2005.