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Brooks, Jack Joseph
Jack Joseph Brooks Hurricane, Utah - Jack Joseph Brooks, age 66, lost his
battle with cancer, Friday, March 11, 2005, in Hurricane. He was born January
11, 1939, in Provo, Utah, a son of John Wesley and Ida Jensen Brooks. He
married Julie Lynn Erickson 25 years ago, and their marriage was solemnized in
the St. George Temple, May 11, 2004. Jack loved and lived life to the fullest,
with family and golf being his passions. He was employed as the Director of
Property Acquisitions for Flying J Inc. for the past 10 years. Dad, we love
you and will miss you so much! Remember, Dad, serpentine, serpentine.
Surviving family include his wife, Julie Lynn Brooks, of Hurricane, UT; son,
Scott (Barbara) Brooks, of Sandy, UT; daughter, Tracy Ann Brooks, of Salt Lake
City, UT; grandchildren: Emma Brooks, Benjamin Brooks, and John (Rebecca)
Haight, of Centerville; great-grandchildren: Jackson Haight, Amelia Haight,
and Daniel Haight. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and
Ida Jensen Brooks. Memorial services will be held Monday, March 14, 2005, at 1
p.m., at the Hurricane 11th Ward Chapel, 452 N. 2600 West, Hurricane, UT.
Friends and family may gather one hour prior to the services. Arrangements are
made under the direction of Hurricane Valley Mortuary, 140 N. Main St.,
Hurricane, (435) 635-2454. Funeral Director - W. Russell Atkin. Friends and
family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com.
Click on the dove. Obituaries are also available at our website. Click on the
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Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Earl, Travis Richard
Travis Richard Earl A special gift was given on Oct 9, 1978; Travis Richard
Earl was born to Cheri Slade and Richard J. Earl. He was a very active boy; he
raced BMX, and won numerous trophies. He loved to ski on snow and water and
loved to hike. He attended school in Wyoming, Colorado, and Provo. In 2002 he
graduated one of the top 3 in his EMT course. He was a star football player
when he attended school in Wyoming. His goal was to get better and become
involved in the medical field; he loved to help others. His great love was
riding his motorcycle with his girls and working on his car to make it as fast
as he could. Travis had a gift for learning and creating many things, his
imagination ran wild with the gift to draw and invent. He enjoyed traveling
with his family to the U.K. His favorite place was Scotland, oh how he loved
those fish and chips. Travis was blessed with a kind and giving heart, he
always thought of others. You could never walk pass him without getting a
hello. He was always offering in anyway to help. His laugh was the best. He
loved outdoors, animals, guns, knifes, and to hunt. He loved his family, and
most of all his precious daughters, Shay and Abby. They were his inspiration
and will to get better. They enjoyed going on their walks together. He was
called home so he could be whole again and serve his mission. He fought an
incredible battle with amazing courage; he suffered chronic pain due to
automobile accidents and many surgeries. Travis is survived by his two
beautiful daughters Shaylynn and Abby Jane Earl, his parents Cheri S. and Doug
Henriod, his litte sis Ern Henriod, and big sis Lis (Darrin) Auckland. His
father Richard J. Earl and siblings Andrew, Melissa, Jessica, Keely, and
Bryanna Earl. Grandparents M.H. Slade, Beverly and L.D. Bowerman, Jim and
Maryann Earl, Bill and Merle Henriod, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. On
March 10, 2005 Travis went back to his heavenly father and we are all in great
sorrow because of the enormous impact he made in our lives, we didn't know how
lucky we were to have him. In lieu of flowers a trust fund has been set up for
Shay and Abby Earl at Mountain American Credit Union. The funeral service will
be held on Mon, Mar 14, 2005 at the LDS church 2550 W 200 S, Provo. Guests
will be received from 10:00am-10:45am. Services at 11am. Please toast a
Mountain Dew on Travis' behalf.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Gray, Stacie Mae
Stacie Mae Gray At the first level of my being, You're still with me. We still
look at each other at that level beyond sight. We talk and laugh with each
other in a place beyond words. We still touch each other on a level beyond
touch. We share time together in a place where time stands still. We are still
together on a level called love. But I cry alone for you in a place called
reality. I miss you so much, baby! I Love You, Mom
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Larsen, Merrill A.
Merrill A. Larsen Mt. Pleasant ~ Merrill A Larsen, 87, died March 12, 2005.
Born May 1, 1917, to Joseph & Sarah Andersen Larsen in Spanish Fork, UT.
Married, Leila Harding, September 11, 1940, Salt Lake Temple. Survived by
children: Nanlee (Mark) Cook; Dr. Bruce (Susan) Larsen; Wayne (Christy)
Larsen. Funeral, Tuesday, March 15, at Noon, Mt. Pleasant Stake Center (295 S.
State). Viewings: Monday, 6-8 p.m., Rasmussen Mortuary (96 N. 100 West) Mt.
Pleasant; and, Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at church. Interment, Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Montague, A. Wayne
A. Wayne Montague A. Wayne Montague, 51, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005.
He was born December 29, 1953 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Arthur Wayne and Bula
Montague. He was married to Sherry Archuleta and later divorced. They had one
child, Daniel who preceded him in death on June 24, 2003. He then married the
love of his life, Debra Slanec Loveless, who also preceded him in death on
August 13, 2003. Wayne grew up and attended school in Spanish Fork, graduating
in 1972. Wayne also attended Trade Tech. He served our country in the U.S.
Navy. Wayne was a hard worker, and was proficient in operating equipment. He
loved to golf, fish, and enjoyed all sports. He will be welcomed by Debbie and
his son, Daniel, his golfing and fishing buddy. He will be greatly missed by
his friends and surviving family: mother, Bula; stepdaughter, Cassie Bird;
brothers and sisters, Phyllis (Gary) Golden, Bud (Valerie) Ludvigson, Earl
Ludvigson, Leslie (Donna) Ludvigson, Jessie Mounteer, Loraine (Carl) Allen,
and Janice (Sam) Bingham; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be Monday, March 14, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Spanish Fork 3rd Ward Chapel, 360
North 650 West. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker
Family Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork, and on Monday at the church
from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Payson
City Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 3/12/2005 - 3/13/2005.

Morrill, Carol Lee Price
Carol Lee Price Morrill Carol Lee Price Morrill, 64, of Lehi returned home to
her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 10, 2005, after a courageous battle
with ovarian cancer. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving
family. She was born in Lehi on February 15, 1941 to Leland G. Price and Ruth
Taylor. Carol grew up in Lehi, graduating from Lehi High School in 1959. After
graduating, she completed a course in cosmetology at Mary's College of Beauty.
She married Shirl Wayne Morrill, May 19, 1960 in Salt Lake Temple. They made
their first home in Lehi, where they raised their three children. Carol was a
faithful and dedicated member of the LDS Church, where she filled many
positions. Her favorite calling was ward chorister. Carol enjoyed serving
others and always had a kind word to share with those she came in contact
with. Carol's greatest love of her life was her husband and nurturing her
family, especially her grandchildren. She loved decorating and remodeling her
home with her husband, and spending time outside in her yard and garden. She
is survived by her husband, Shirl; and her three children, Suzanne (Paul)
Rowley of Lehi; Michael (Jeneil) Morrill of American Fork; and Brent (Audrey)
Morrill of American Fork; 9 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Scott, and Jessica Rowley;
Makell, Monica, and Jayce Morrill; Madison, Brandon, Trevor Morrill; her
mother, Ruth Price; three brothers, Ralph, Brian, and Richard Price; and a
sister Joan Larson. She was preceded in death by her father Leland G. Price, a
sister Renee Stewart, and a nephew James Stewart. Funeral services will be
Monday, March 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cedar Hollow 1st Ward Chapel, 1020
E. 1900 N, Lehi. A viewing will be held for family and friends, Sunday evening
from 6-8 p.m. at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, and Monday at the
church one hour prior to services. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 3/12/2005 - 3/13/2005.

Perry, Rolland
Rolland Perry Dr. Rolland Perry of Indian Hills, Provo, passed away in his
sleep, March 10, 2005, of causes incident to age; he recently celebrated his
99th birthday with his extended family. Four children survive him: Douglas
(Janice Kapp), of Provo; David (Frances Burk), of Provo; Kathleen (Dennis)
Schade, of Naperville, Illinois; and Diane (Gary) Kapp, of Provo. He had 21
grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. His beloved Miriam, two
grandchildren, and his eight siblings preceded him in death. He was born the
8th of nine children to Charles Asahel and Asenath Melvina Duncan Perry in
Ferron, Emery County, Utah, January 17, 1906. Rolland's mother and younger
sister died shortly after the baby's birth - Rolland was 18 months old. He was
raised to age 14 in Ferron with his next older brother, Archie, by his
maternal Duncan grandparents and then moved to Vernal, Utah, where he lived
with his widowed father, worked on the family farm, and attended high school.
All seven boys served LDS missions. After high school graduation, he attended
an electrical trade school in southern California and then worked for Southern
California Edison as a trade electrician. He married his high school
sweetheart, Miriam Nellie Colton, August 26, 1931, in the Salt Lake Temple and
left to serve an LDS Mission to the Eastern States a few weeks later. Upon
returning from a 27-month mission, he enrolled at BYU and graduated in 1938,
as a Physics major, having provided a living for his family as a trade
electrician in Provo and on the Boulder Dam Project. Having almost completed a
Masters degree at BYU, he was awarded a Teaching Fellowship in 1940 at the
University of Wisconsin (Madison), where he eventually completed his Doctorate
after WWII. During the war he was employed at the Los Alamos National
Laboratory, where he, his major professor, and fellow graduate students worked
on the atomic bomb. His doctoral dissertation was a classified document for
many years, having to do with the effect of delayed neutrons on the critical
mass of the bomb. The family moved to Logan in 1947, where he was a chairman
of the Physics Department at Utah State University for nine years; and, then
worked until retirement in 1971 at the Argonne National Laboratory (Illinois),
where he was known internationally for his design work on high-energy particle
accelerators. Moving to Provo in 1971, he and his sweetheart began working in
the Provo Temple where he served three days a week for over 28 years. In
addition, he and Miriam served at the MTC for eight years and in the BYU 11th
Stake for many years. Always active in the LDS Church, he served in many
missionary and leadership positions and was ordained a patriarch in the
Chicago South Stake. He gave over 1,800 blessings there, in his Provo and BYU
stakes, and at the MTC. He was a loving husband and father. An uncommon common
man, Rolland could figure out and do anything he set his mind to: painting,
pruning, gardening, work in carpentry, electricity, computers, and as a
machinist - literally anything that required skillful hands and a keen mind.
Steadfast, faithful, and persistent, not prone to talk a lot, he could give
you a hand or a good bit of doctrine or philosophy as needed, mixed with his
wonderful sense of humor. For their loving care, the family would like to
thank the staffs of Comfort Care Hospice, Beehive Homes of Orem, and the
Berkshire Hospice of Orem, where Rolland spent his last three weeks. The
viewing will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at the Sundberg-Olpin
Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem, from six to eight p.m. The funeral
services will be held at the Edgemont 5th Ward Chapel, 350 East 2950 North
(Canyon Road), Provo, beginning with a second viewing at 10 a.m. The family
prayer will be at 10:45 and the funeral will be at 11 a.m. Interment will be
in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Phipps, Margaret Heywood Scott
Margaret Heywood Scott Phipps Our sweet and loving mother and grandmother,
Margaret Heywood Scott Phipps, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, March 10,
2005, in Orem, Utah, after a short illness. She was born, Thanksgiving Day,
November 23, 1910, in Panguitch, Utah, the ninth of 12 children born to Joseph
Edgar and Margaret Henrie Heywood. She married Harold Bailey Scott in
Panguitch, Utah, on October 8, 1931. Their marriage was later solemnized in
the Salt Lake Temple. He passed away December 19, 1958. After his death, she
moved to Provo, Utah; where, 15 years later, she met and married John Phipps,
on December 8, 1973. He passed away May 31, 1994. Margaret was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was instrumental
in starting a branch of the church in Delano, California, where she lived for
30 years and served as the Relief Society President, bringing much love and
comfort to the members in that little branch. Margaret's greatest joy was her
family and her church. In Provo, she was a member of the Edgemont 2nd Ward for
36 years and served for six years in the Provo Temple. She is survived by one
son and three daughters: Malcolm (Virginia) Scott, McCall, Idaho; Margie
Scott, St. George, Utah; Barbara (Manuel) Rodriguez, Borrego Springs,
California; Diane (Donald) Dixon, Saratoga Springs, Utah; 17 grandchildren, 55
great-grandchildren, 21 great-great grandchildren. Survivors also include 3
step-children: Blaine (Mary), Brigham City, Utah; Carol Otteson, Orem, Utah;
Linda (Doug) Lowe, Spanish Fork, Utah. She is also survived by one sister:
Edith Giles, Meza, Arizona. Margaret was preceded in death by her two
husbands, parents and 10 brothers and sisters. We will be forever grateful for
the wonderful example of loyalty, faith, and courage she was to our family. We
love her and know that she loves us. Funeral services under the direction of
Walker Sanderson Funeral Home of Orem, will be held Tuesday, March 15, at 11
a.m., at the Edgemont 2nd Ward Chapel, 555 East 3230 North, Provo, Utah.
Friends may call before the services, at the chapel, between 9:45 and 10:45
a.m. She will be buried beside her parents in the Panguitch Cemetery,
Panguitch, Utah, at 5 p.m. that afternoon. Condolences may be sent to:
www.walkerfamilymorturaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Stringham, Ronald Russell
Ronald Russell Stringham Murray, UT - Ronald Russell Stringham, age 69, passed
away peacefully on March 11, 2005. Born September 5, 1935, in Provo, to
Russell and Evelyne Stringham. Married, Joan Shirk, August 15, 1959, in Provo.
Began his Masonic career by being initiated into Al Sirat Chapter Order of De
Molay in Provo more than 50 years ago. Active member of the De Molay Legion of
Honor. Member and Past Master of Twin Peaks Lodge No. 32, Free and Accepted
Masons of Utah in Midvale. Member of Argenta Lodge No. 3 in Salt Lake City,
Member of the Midvale  Park City York Rite Freemasonry and Past High Priest of
Ontario Chapter No. 3, Past Illustrious Master of Daly Council No. 5 and Past
Commander of Malta Commandery No. 3 in Midvale. Member of the Knights of the
York Cross of Honor. Past Grand High Priest, Past Grand Illustrious Master and
Past Grand Commander in the Utah Grand York Rite bodies. Past President of the
Royal Scots of Utah. Member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of
Salt Lake, Orient of Utah and a 33rd Degree Honory. Member of El Kalah Temple,
Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Member and Past Patron of
Mt. Olympus Chapter No. 23, Order of Eastern Star in Midvale, Life member of
the Benevolent Order of Elks in Provo. Graduated from Provo High School.
Enlisted in the United States Navy, serving four years. Graduated from the
University of Utah in 1962 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. Retired in
1998 from the State of Utah, Department of Human Services, where he was
employed as a computer security specialist. Enjoyed Masonry and working with
the Masonic youth. Always looked forward to socializing, traveling, reading,
golfing, and was a life member of the Alpine Country Club. Survived by his
loving wife, Joan; daughter, Edie (and her fianc , Dean Rein); brother, Robert
(and his wife, Gale); aunts, nieces, nephews, and a large community of
friends. His parents preceded him in death. Visitation, Wednesday, March 16,
2005, 6-8 p.m., Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 South, in Salt Lake City.
Funeral service, Thursday, March 17, 2005, 2 p.m., Cathedral Church of St.
Marks, 231 East 100 South, Salt Lake City. Interment to immediately follow at
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 E. 500 South, Salt Lake City. A celebration of Ron's
life will then commence. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers,
donations be sent to the Salt Lake City Masonic Temple, 650 E South Temple,
Salt Lake City, UT 84102, made payable to the Grand Lodge Endowment Fund, the
Knights Templar Eye Foundation, the Shrine Intermountain Hospital Travel Fund,
or the charity of your choice.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Taylor, Bliss C.
Bliss C. Taylor Bliss C. Taylor, age 72, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005,
in St. George, Utah, after a long and courageous battle with emphysema and
multiple myeloma. Bliss was born July 17, 1932, in Wallsburg, Utah, to Wayne
C. and Emeda Gardner Taylor. He grew up and attended school in Wallsburg and
Heber City, graduating from Wasatch High School in 1950. He then attended BAC,
a branch of Utah State Agricultural College, in Cedar City. He married Shirley
Webb Gale and later divorced. One child, Heber B. Taylor, was born to this
union. Bliss was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He served honorably in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. 1st Class in the Korean War.
Bliss was indeed a man of his word, honest and caring and always willing to
help others. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew
him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing in the many streams, and riding his horse in
the beautiful mountains of Wallsburg. He was a farmer and rancher and loved
the land. Bliss worked in construction and was a heavy equipment operator,
working 14 years for W.W. Clyde Construction Co., and then several years for
various other general contractors throughout the western states. He was a
member of Operating Engineers Union Local #3 for 35 years. He is survived by
his son, Heber B. Taylor, of Heber City; stepchildren: Becky (Scott) Johnson,
and Butch (Rachele) Gale, both of Kamas; Libbi (Lynn) Richardson, of Heber
City; Laini (Howard) Devore, of Flagstaff, AZ; and the joy of his life, his
granddaughter, Kellie Michelle Taylor, of Aurora, CO. He is also survived by
one sister, Dot (Verlin) Simmons, of Providence; and three brothers: Jack W.
(Gweneth) Taylor, of Pleasant Grove; Kent G. (Wilma) Taylor, of St. George;
and Ted H. (Sheral) Taylor, of Preston, ID. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Wayne and Emeda Taylor. The family wishes to extend a special thanks
to Erin and Ann Jenkins at Palm Springs Assisted Living, who have cared for
Bliss the past few months, and to Rocky Mountain Hospice for their loving and
tender care. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 1:30 p.m.
in the Wallsburg LDS Church, 494 South Main Canyon Road, Wallsburg. Friends
may call on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 North Main
Street, Heber City; and, on Tuesday, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. prior to the
services at the LDS church. Interment will be in the Wallsburg Cemetery with
full Military Honors.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/13/2005.

Thompson, Geraldine Barney
Geraldine Barney Thompson (Jerry) Geraldine Barney Thompson (Jerry) was called
home Thursday, March 10, 2005, by her Heavenly Father, after faithfully
fulfilling her journey here on earth. She was welcomed home by her loving
husband, Donald, and by her parents. Jerry was born May 14, 1938, in Provo,
Utah, to Alma M. Barney and Merline Stradling Barney. Jerry married Joseph
Donald Thompson on March 31, 1972. They were sealed for time and eternity in
the Salt Lake Temple on October 25, 1975. Jerry enjoyed working at the Provo
Travelodge for many years, and later retired from BYU Custodial Services.
Jerry found happiness in the simple things in life, such as walks down by the
river and listening to The Bluegrass Show on Sunday afternoons. She enjoyed
collecting clowns and rocks. Jerry's greatest joy in life was her family,
especially her four grandchildren. She blessed the lives of all who knew her
with her unforgettable sweetness. Jerry is survived by her daughter, Eugenia
(Ken) Burnette; a brother, Eugene "Bud" (Marian) Barney; a sister, Jolene
(Dick) VanAusdale; a brother, Merlin (Gail) Barney; a sister, Marcia (Steve)
MCaffee; and by her four grandchildren, Katie, Dyllon, Cameron, and William;
several nieces and nephews; and by a very dear friend, Nancy. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Joseph Donald Thompson, her parents, Alma M. and
Merline Barney, and by a sister, Catherine E. Barney. Funeral services will be
held Monday, March 14, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel,
185 East Center Street, Provo. Friends may call at the Mortuary Sunday
evening, from 6-8 p.m., or Monday morning, one hour prior to services.
Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com. We love you, Jerry. May all of us whom you have touched
carry on your sweet unconditional love.
Published in the Daily Herald from 3/12/2005 - 3/13/2005.