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Cook, Paula Sorensen
Paula Sorensen Cook Paula Sorenson Cook, began her life on December 15, 1953
and she moved on Sunday March 13, 2005 after fighting a valiant battle. Paula
was born in Orem, Utah and raised by her loving parents, Leland (who preceded
her) and Jean Sorensen. Even through life's battles, Paula managed to stay in
contact with family and friends. She is survived by her life-long buddy and
husband Bryan Cook, who saw her through her long, drawn-out illness; her
mother, Norma Jean Sorenson; siblings: Joyce, Lydia, Butch, Mack, Karen,
David, Bobby, Billy, Connie, Carrie, Ron, and Lynn. The people Paula loved,
she loved deeply. Her life-long passion was animals of all kinds; they were
like her children and she was often found feeding the local strays. She
enjoyed camping and the outdoors. Paula was a person who danced to a different
tune and occasionally we got the privilege of joining in the dance. Graveside
services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 12:00 noon in the Pleasant
Grove City Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the graveside services from
10-11:30 a.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Humphries, Austin Jay
Austin Jay Humphries Austin, age 22, passed away March 13, 2005 after a car
accident in American Fork Canyon. He was born Jan 29, 1983. Austin has gone
home to his Father in Heaven, his sister Tanya and his Grandma Humphries. From
the moment he was born, he was always on the go. He didn't want to take time
to learn how to crawl so he leapt into walking and running to keep up with his
sisters. He loved his family. He went to Shelley & Highland Elem Schools, Mt.
Ridge Jr. High and Lone Peak High School. He worked in Alaska in 2001 as a
tour director. He attended UVSC before going on his mission to the Canary
Islands, Las Palmos Mission 2002-2004. Since coming home he has attended UVSC
with plans to transfer to BYU after another summer in Alaska. He was well
known for his lively imagination and adventurous behavior from sliding down
hillsides on used ironing boards to rock climbing in the canyons. He is
survived by his mother Terry, father T Jay, sister Autumn, grandfather James
Humphries, grandmother Eileen Shepley, grandfather Charles Shepley, many
aunts, uncles & cousins who will remember his fun, happy, loving personality.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 12 noon in the
Highland 11th Ward, 4679 West Wasatch Dr (11200 North). Friends may call
Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E 100 N American
Fork and from 10:45 to 11:45 am prior to services at the church. Interment
American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Jackson, Elma Taylor
Elma Taylor Jackson Elma Taylor Jackson, age 67 of Salem returned to her
Heavenly Father Saturday, March 12, 2005, the result of a tragic accident. She
was our dad's beautiful angel and best friend, our special mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister. Born November 30, 1937 in
Salem, Utah. She was the second of five children of Clawson Henry and Zonna
Sheen Taylor. Elma was raised in Salem and attended schools in Salem and
Spanish Fork. She met the love of her life, Jack Jackson, and was married on
April 30, 1958. They were sealed together in the Manti Temple and became
eternal friends and companions. Their loving union was a beautiful example to
all who knew them. Mom lived for her family. She was the glue that held our
family together and a positive influence on every life she touched. Her love
and support was unwavering. The grand kids loved their visits with Grandma
Jack. They knew they could pull her to the side and she would do anything they
asked. Whether it was coloring Easter eggs in November, decorating Christmas
cone in February or sitting with her in a dark closet with a flashlight
pretending it was their special cave. There were many trips to the park to
feed the ducks and to swim. Mom loved to cook and sew. Friends and family
enjoyed many loaves of bread, dozens of cookies, homemade candies and her
special chocolate cakes. Jack made dozens of sucker trees and together they
would make hundreds of suckers to fill them. Many neighbors benefitted from
this yearly tradition. Saturday morning traditions was their famous sour dough
pancake breakfast with all the trimmings. Everyone was invited and there
always seemed to be plenty for all. The only payment required, was a hug from
both, as you left. Her loving husband Jack, and family survive Elma: Kevin
(Paulla), Kerry (Susan) and Michele (Stacy). Grandchildren: Ben and Ashley,
Jake and Theresa, Matt, and Kensie.. Great-grandchildren, Trey, Kaylee and
Kaden. She is also survived by her mother Zonna and three sisters; Kay (Byron)
Elde; Nancy (Lloyd) Law and Sharon Roderick. Many nieces and nephews will miss
their special Aunt Emmy. Her father, Clawson and her only brother Gale Clawson
preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2005
at 11:00 a.m. in the Knoll Park LDS Chapel, 460 West SR 198 in Salem. Friends
may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Family Mortuary, 187
South Min Street in Spanish Fork or at the chapel one hour prior to the
service. Burial will be in the Salem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to
the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Jones, Clarence Stewart
Clarence Stewart Jones Clarence Stewart Jones of Los Altos, CA passed away on
Tuesday March 8, 2005 of complications of heart disease. He was born in Rigby,
Idaho August 21, 1926 and was raised in Provo, Utah. Clarence enjoyed an
illustrious career as an engineer, businessman and entrepreneur and was
instrumental in starting two companies in the Silicon Valley, ESL Inc. and
ADAC Laboratories. He also served on the board of directors of several
companies including Quantic Industries and Space Power and held many patents.
He was a devoted husband of 56 years and a loving father and grandfather. He
was active in the Los Altos Heritage Oaks Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints. He rendered service to many and was a generous
philanthropist. Clarence is survived by his wife Meredith Hanseen Jones;
brothers R. Bruce Jones (Carol) of El Dorado Hills, CA; Jerry Jones (Calleen)
and Ronald Jones (Judy) of Orem, UT; son Randall C. Jones of Ashland, OR;
daughter Marjean Livingston (Clyde) of St. Louis, MO; daughter Susan Garside
(Blake) of Oceanside, CA; 6 Grandchildren and 3 spouses and 3 Great
Grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, March 12, 2005 in Los Altos, CA.
Friends and family will gather for graveside services on Wednesday, March 16,
2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery at 1997 South 400
East, Springville, UT. Services under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary. In
lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Sequoia Hospital Foundation, Heart
Fund, 170 Alameda De Pulgas, Redwood, City CA 94062.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Lees, Scott L.
Scott L. Lees Scott L. Lees, age 52, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah on
March 9, 2005, following a short illness. Graveside services will be held on
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at 1:00 p.m., at the Provo City Cemetery, 610 South
State Street, Provo. Family and friends may meet at the Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Lytle, David Owen
David Owen Lytle David Owen Lytle, 44, of Orem died Wednesday, March 9 at
Timpanogas Hospital. He was born April 11, 1960 in Denver, Colorado to Keith
Owen and Marilyn (Beyer) Lytle. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School in
Colorado where he was captain of the golf team and was listed in "Who's Who In
American High Schools". He attended Colorado State University. He enjoyed the
outdoors including gardening.He liked to hike, ski, and ride dirt-bikes.
Survivors are his motherMarilyn Lytle of Greeley, Colorado; two sisters,
Sandra Wilkins of Clovis, New Mexico and Susan Terry of Tucson, Arizona; one
aunt and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Keith Lytle.
Cremation. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Timpanogas Regional
Medical Center or American Heart Association.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Mecham, Blanche V. Christensen
Blanche V. Christensen Mecham "Together Again" Blanche V. (Christensen) Mecham
returned to her Father in Heaven; and, to her sweetheart of 69 years, on March
11, 2005. She was born on February 28, 1918, in Alunite, Utah, to Lehi Peter
Christensen and Blanche Catherine Hancock Christensen. She grew up in Southern
Utah, Magna, and Orem. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Orem. She was
married to John William Mecham on April 14, 1936, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
John and V did temple work for 20 years. They are the parents of 14 children.
She loved the farm, fencing, quilting, sewing, writing for the Spanish Fork
Press, being a grandmother helper at Rees School, and oil painting with the
Senior Citizens. She is survived by 12 children: Eileen (Richard) Cleland, Leo
(Carma) Mecham, Deon (Dixie) Mecham, Lorna Hollerman, Glen Mecham, Wanda
(Mike) Olsen, June (Gordon) Burnside, Gene (Debbie) Mecham, Lucille (Rick)
Diston, John (Melanie) Mecham, Donna (Randy) Butler, and Myrl (Jeff) Burton.
She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Merlene Irvine, 46 grandchildren,
52 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Donna
(Bob) Sandstrom, and two brothers, Lowell (Lavera) Christensen, and Lon
(Betty) Christensen. She is preceded in death by her sweetheart, John William
Mecham; two sons, John Ray and Vern E. Mecham, and a grandson, Nick Butler. V.
quilted her last quilt, hung up her thimble, hugged all the grandkids and left
to join her sweetheart of 69 years. She will be the sunshine of our hearts
until we all push up daisies! Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 16,
2005, at 11 a.m., in the Leland Ward Chapel, 360 North 650 West, Spanish Fork.
Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Family
Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork; and, on Wednesday, from 10 to 11 a.m.
at the church prior to the services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City
Cemetery. A very special thanks to Mountain Aire Assisted Living for the kind
and loving care given to our mother. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Schemensky, Verl Davis
Verl Davis Schemensky St. George, Ut - Verl Davis Schemensky, age 87, passed
away as a result of a long illness. He was born April 13, 1917, in Lakeview,
Utah a son of Frank Schemensky and Mary Hannah Davis. Verl attended schools in
Orem, Utah. Verl was married to Mary Fay Allman on May 10, 1937. The marriage
was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on May 10, 1945. They were together
for 67 years. Verl worked at Ironton Steel, Springville, Utah and then was
transferred to U.S. Steel Corp. (Geneva Steel). He was employed at Geneva
Steel for 40 years. After retirement he and his wife moved to Washington City.
Verl and his wife Fay had three children: Geniel, Karl, and Mary Ann, and
their family was and is the most important thing in their lives. Verl lived
for his children and grandchildren. He loved to golf and hunt and fish, but
only when his family could participate with him and Fay. His family called him
"Pa" and "Fred" because he loved to tease with them and everyone loved being
with "PA." Verl was also a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. The Schemensky family would like to give appreciation to Dr. Robert
Rignell, the nurses and staff at Red Cliffs Regional Medical Center, and
Applegate Hospice Care for the professional and loving care they gave to Verl
during his illness. The nurses and aids grew to love Verl during his stay at
Red Cliffs and they also referred to him as "Pa". Surviving family includes
his wife Fay of Washington City, Karl (Linda) Schemensky of St. George, Geniel
Sperry and Mary Ann (Ron) Offret of Washington City, six grandchildren and 15
great grandchildren. His mother and father, twin sister Eva Jameson, sisters
Elva Dixon and Lea McCandless, brothers Merve and Darrell Schemensky, one
grandson Shane Offret and son-in-law Arlyn Sperry, preceded Verl in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the
Washington LDS 10th Branch, 700 E. Telegraph. A visitation will be held
Thursday, March 17, from 9:30-10:40 a.m., prior to services at the chapel.
Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery under the direction of
Metcalf Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through Metcalf's
website at www.metcalfmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.

Zamboni, Frank Francis
Frank Francis Zamboni Frank Francis Zamboni, 83, long time resident of Orem
and Provo, Utah, passed away Monday, March 14, 2005. He was born June 7, 1921,
in Superior, Wyoming, a son of Celeste and Mary Franch Zamboni. He later moved
to Rock Springs, Wyoming, and graduated from Rock Springs High School, where
he met his sweetheart of 64 years, Frances Pivic. They were married November
23, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri. He served in the Navy during World War II.
Frank had many professions throughout his life. He was an automobile salesman,
a meat cutter at Safeway for many years, managed the Elks Lodge in Provo and
worked in real estate until hisretirement. Frank loved fishing with his
buddies and gardening in his yard. He was a long time member of the St.
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, of Orem; a son
and a daughter, Gary Arthur (Colleen) Zamboni, of Orem; Mary Frances (Ken)
Mecham, South Jordan, Utah; his four grandchildren, Jason Pinarelli, St.
George, Utah, Aundrea Williams, Draper, Utah; Lindsay Dunn, Paul Zamboni, both
of Lindon, Utah; and his 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
his parents, his baby daughter, Marsha Lynn Zamboni, his sisters, Ruby Norton
and Rena Zamboni. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17th, at 12
noon in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, where
friends may call from 11 a.m. prior to the services. A Rosary will be recited
by Father Michael Sciumbato Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. Burial with full
military rites will be held in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent
to: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/15/2005.