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Cotta, Virginia Shirley Spencer
Virginia Shirley Spencer Cottam (85) passed away peacefully in her home in
Orem on Sunday, March 13, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 61 years,
Grant Evan Cottam and their three children, Grant Evan Cottam, Jun.(Susan), of
CA, Lynda Cottam Sorensen (Victor), and Spencer Paul Cottam (Pamela), both of
Orem, 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Born July 18, 1919 in Sioux
Falls, SD, to Floyd Mac Spencer and Mae Listman Spencer. She grew up in the
mining towns of Nevada, graduating from Reno High and the University of
Nevada. She was well known for her dancing and singing. She married Grant in
1943. She taught school for a number of years in Reno. The family also lived
in Walnut Creek, CA, and Benicia, CA, before moving to the Provo/Orem area in
1990. She was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
serving in many capacities and brightening lives with her humor. Funeral
services will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 18th at her ward chapel, 135
E 2000 S, Orem, UT. Visitation will be the preceding hour. Interment in the
Orem City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers etc., the family encourages you to do
something nice for your own mother, wife or loved one.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/16/2005.

Gardner, Elizabeth (Ellis)
Elizabeth (Ellis) Gardner, of Caldwell, passed away in her home on March 12,
2005, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle against
pancreatic cancer. Funeral services will be held for her and her mother, Vera
Ellis at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Nineteenth Ward,
3015 Sunny Ridge Road in Nampa at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2005. There
will be a viewing for her family and friends in Idaho on Thursday, March 17th
between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel and from 9:00 -
9:45 a.m. Friday at the Sunny Ridge Building. A viewing for her friends and
relatives in Utah will be Sunday, March 20th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the
Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 N. Main St., Heber City, UT. Her interment will
be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005 at the Heber City Cemetery. Beth was
born November 6, 1944 in Provo, Utah, and was raised in Utah and in Idaho. She
spent her adult life living in the Treasure valley, where she was employed by
the State of Idaho, Department of Health and Welfare. During her
30-year-career there, she was a dedicated caregiver to people who are mentally
and physically handicapped. On March 23, 2004, Beth was awarded a certificate
of service from the State of Idaho in recognition and appreciation of 30 years
of dedicated employment. Many years ago Beth met Georgia Wesley, a special
young girl. Beth took her in and provided her a loving home and many happy
memories. Georgia enriched Beth's life when she had her own children and
grandchildren. Beth will be best remembered for her generosity and her zest
for life. We will always admire her courageous spirit. During the last year
and a half of Beth's life, she used her career knowledge when she cared for
her mother after her father passed away. She and her mother had quite a
connection. Their lives paralleled each other's in a way that only a close
mother and daughter's can. They both passed away within hours of each other.
To honor their strong bond, Beth and her mother will be honored by a double
funeral. May they rest in peace together. They are both loved and will be
missed. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of nearly twenty years, Garth
Gardner of Caldwell, Idaho, her two brothers, Ron Ellis (Sarah) of Heber City,
Utah, and Rick Ellis (Marylou) of Boise, Idaho, her husband Garth's children,
Garth Bart Gardner, Anthony Lee Gardner, Vicky Gardner and DeVar Gardner, and
many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her father, Melvin
Ellis, her brother, Melvin Eugene Ellis, and her son Danny Ellis. Beth's
family would like to personally thank all of her caregivers in her time of
need. We would like to extend a special thanks to Beth's close friends, who
meant the world to her. We ask that you take the love she gave to you and pass
it on.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/16/2005.

Hales, Barbara Bailey
1924 - 2005 Barbara Bailey Hales was born April 18, 1924 in Salt Lake City to
Frank and Cassandra Debenham Bailey. She passed away after a long illness on
March 14, 2005 in Anaheim Hills, California. She was 80 years old. Barbara was
raised in the East Mill Creek area of Salt Lake City until, at the age of 12,
her family moved to the Hawaiian Islands where her father served as President
of the Hawaiian Mormon Mission. Returning to East Mill Creek for high school,
Barbara eventually graduated from Brigham Young University in 1947 with a
Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition/Bacteriology. She married Delbert
Ray Hales in 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. After their marriage, Barbara and
Delbert lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania while Delbert completed medical
school. They eventually settled in American Fork, Utah where they raised their
six children: Karen Mecham (Bob), JoAnne Anderson (Jerry), David (Martine),
Mark (Rebecca), Laura Robinson (Robbie) and Carolyn Becker (Kevin). Delbert
preceded her in death in 1969. After her husband's death, Barbara returned to
BYU, earning a Masters Degree in 1973. She was an instructor in Education at
Brigham Young University from 1972-1975. In 1976, she became a specialist with
the Utah State Board of Education in Consumer and Homemaking Education. From
1978 until her retirement in 1991, Barbara was a specialist with the Utah
State Board of Education in Sex Equity and Single Parent Programs. Throughout
Barbara's professional career, she worked to ensure the advancement of equal
educational and employment opportunities for women and families. In this
regard, she served on many boards and councils such as the Utah State Division
of Child and Family Services, the Utah Governor's Commission on Women and
Families, Senator Orrin Hatch's Advisory Committee on Women's Affairs, and the
Utah Governor's Task Force for the Integration of Women into the Workforce.
Barbara was also instrumental in the passage of the Carl Perkins Vocational
Education Acts of 1984 and 1990 by the U.S. Congress and the Utah Displaced
Homemaker Act of 1984. Barbara received many awards for her contributions. She
was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Service Award from Brigham Young
University, The Silver Apple Award from Utah State University, and The Single
Parent Economic Independence Development 20/20 Award. Her achievements were
acknowledged by the Utah State Board of Education with the establishment of
the Barbara Hales Award "in appreciation for pioneering the advancement of
Equal Educational Opportunities on behalf of Utah students." This award will
be presented annually in Barbara's name honoring those who champion equal
educational opportunities in Utah. Barbara was an active member of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served on various ad hoc committees
for the General Relief Society Board as well as served in numerous other
capacities. Barbara is survived by her six children; 20 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; three brothers: Don Bailey (Cleo), Ralph Bailey (Sylvia),
Rex Bailey (Trudy); and two sisters: Annette Ingersoll (Jim) and Margene
Bagley (Larry). Funeral services will be Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 11 a.m.
at the Pleasant View 4th Ward Chapel, 2900 North Timpview Drive (650 E.),
Provo, Utah. Family and friends may call Friday evening, March 18, 2005 from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah and
Saturday morning at the chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the services. Interment
services will take place immediately following the funeral at American Fork
Cemetery in American Fork, Utah. Donations can be made to the BYU Scholarship
Office, attention: Rebecca Chase, 841 ASB, Provo, Utah, 84602. All donations
will be used to provide a scholarship to a displaced homemaker or a single
parent. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 3/16/2005 - 3/17/2005.

Hamilton, Susan Bradford
Susan Bradford Hamilton, 48, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday,
March 14, 2005. She was born on June 23, 1956 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Ned R.
and Shirlee Evans Bradford. She married her sweetheart, Craig R. Hamilton, on
August 6, 1976 in the Manti LDS Temple for time and all eternity. She was the
proud mother of four children whom she loved with all her heart; Sarah, Marci,
Angela, and Tyler. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School and LDS
Seminary. She also graduated from the Salt Lake College of Medical and Dental
Assistants. She was currently employed at World Savings. She was an active
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various
callings in Young Women's and Primary. She absolutely adored her grandsons,
Mason and Xander, and was already in love with Savannah who is due in June.
Her world revolved around Sunday family dinners, watching Tyler's games, going
to lunch with the girls, and weekly dates with her husband at La Casita. She
excelled at shopping, purse collecting, home improvements, sewing, and
spoiling her children and grandchildren. Susan was loved by everyone who knew
her. People were drawn to her loving personality which is evidenced by her
wide circle of friends. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her
husband, Craig; three daughters and one son: Sarah Anne (Segna) Hamilton of
Salt Lake City, Marci (Kelly) Brown, Angela (Josh) Penrod, and Tyler Craig
Hamilton, all of Spanish Fork. She was the proud grandma to Mason, Xander, and
Savannah. She is also survived by her mother, Shirlee Evans Bradford; two
brothers and one sister: Doug (Gayle) Bradford, Connie (Robert) Marshall, and
Ande (Tammy) Bradford; in-laws, Roland and LaRae Hamilton; and many in-laws,
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
father; and brother, Tommy. Funeral services will be Friday, March 18, 2005 at
11 a.m. in the Spanish Fork 7th Ward Chapel, 800 East 400 North. Friends may
call on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Family Mortuary, 187 South
Main, Spanish Fork, and on Friday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior
to the services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/16/2005.

Jackson, Elma Taylor
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 from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005.

Scott, Sandi Sue
Sandi Sue Scott passed from this life on March 14, 2005. Born to her was her
son Kris Colledge (Teresa) and daughter Leah White (Vaun). She asked that a
special thank you go out to her 1st Grandchild, Robbert Aitken for taking care
of her and helping her in her time of need. She has been blessed with 12
grandchildren: Robbert, Gregory, Chelsey, Jerilynn, Krystal, Kourtney,
Trinity, Kory, Krista, Kamereon, Charity, Hillary, as well as 3 great
grandchildren. There will be no viewing, just services at her request. Friends
may come to call at 50 South 750 West on March 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. The
family would like to thank the Harmony/Hospice group for their aid, and would
like to send a special thanks to Rick Ortiz, her special nurse for his help,
care, and support. Internment will be at Lehi Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/16/2005.

Stringham, Ronald Russell
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 from 3/13/2005 - 3/16/2005.

Thornton, Mozell Spencer
Mozell Spencer Thornton, age 74, a long time resident of Provo, Utah, passed
away March 15, 2005. She was born in Indianola, Utah on January 28th, 1931, a
daughter of Murt and Ida Spencer. She loved her family and was a wonderful
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister and friend. She met her
loving husband Jack Lloyd Thornton and married him on March 6, 1947. They
loved to travel and go camping. She spent much of her time in her yard and
decorating her house for every holiday. Mozell was a very special person and
touched many lives with her presence. She always had a joke to tell, a project
to-do, and a heart to listen. She will be missed dearly. She is survived by
her daughter, Lisa (Dave) Smith; her granddaughter, Amanda Smith (Craig
Wengel); her sisters, Thelma Edwards and Norma Norman; her brothers, Paul,
O'Neal and Fred Spencer; grandchildren, Kim, Heather and Chad;
great-grandchildren, Robert, Brady, Brandon and Kiera. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Jack Thornton; her children, Ricky and Madeline
Thornton; her parents, Murt and Ida Spencer; and by many siblings and friends.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Utah Valley Regional
Medical Center for their care and compassionate treatment. Graveside services
will be held Friday, March 18, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at the Provo City Cemetery,
610 South State Street, Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo,
185 East Center Street, Friday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment, Provo City
Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/16/2005.

Walker, Edis Louise Long
Edis Louise Long Walker Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Edis Louise
Long Walker, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2005. Edis
was born January 7, 1923 in Raleigh, Mississippi to George H. and Emma E.
Thornton Long. She married Clarence E. Walker on January 14, 1950 in Jackson,
Ms. After joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-D ay Saints, they were
sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on August 22, 1969,
along with their 3 children. Edis was a faithful and dedicated member of her
church where she served in many callings. She had a great love for children
and particularly loved serving the children in Primary. Edis was blessed with
a kind and giving nature and always offered to help those she came in contact
with. She took great joy in her children and grandchildren. She will be
greatly missed by her loving husband Clarence and her children: Lanny (Robin)
Walker of Cedar Hills, Reggie (Leslie) Walker of American Fork, Janna (Lane)
Anderson of Pleasant Grove, 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Edis
was also survived by her sister Myrtis Thomas, of Jackson, Ms. She was
preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers. The family wishes
to extend special appreciation to Dr. Sean Curzon and the Applegate Hospice
team. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in
the North Field 11th LDS Ward Chapel,1541 North 1300 West, Pleasant Grove,
Utah. Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Warenski
Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and also at the church,
Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to services. Interment will take
place at the American Fork City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/16/2005.

Wayman, Reid Lee
Reid Lee Wayman, 77, died March 14, 2005 in Provo, Utah. He was born April 8,
1927 in Price, Utah to Wallace R. and Mary Hatch Wayman. He married Ursula
Wehrli, June 11, 1954 in the Idaho Falls Temple. He was an active member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served diligently where he
was called. He was most proud of his "six daughters who each had a brother."
Reid graduated from BY High and earned a degree from Brigham Young University
in Botany. He served a mission to the North Central States mission and served
during the Korean Conflict. Shortly after his marriage, he moved his family to
Payson and taught school in Goshen for a short time while developing a farm on
West Mountain with his brother, Craig. Later, he relocated to the Lehi area
and created an orchard with his son, Craig Eric. He was instrumental in
organizing the town of Saratoga Springs and served on the town council. He was
a lifetime member of the Farm Bureau and annually helped with the Utah County
Fair. He was awarded Utah State Horticulturist of the Year. He enjoyed
gardening, fishing, hunting and creating beautiful artistic things. But most
of all, he loved his family and he loved people! He is survived by his wife,
Ursula, six daughters and son, Cherie Eskridge (Chris) Lincoln, NE; Natasha
Schaeler (David) Queen Creek, AZ; Lisa Hickman (Eric) Colfax, CA; Craig Eric
(Mindy) Saratoga Springs; Margo Carlson (Bill) Las Vegas, NV; Michelle Harley
(Shawn) American Fork; Rebecca Neal (David) Bella Vista, AR; 30 grand
children, 8 great-grandchildren, a brother; Craig W. Wayman, Pleasant Grove;
and sisters Gail Burnham, Provo; and Carol Barnes Seattle, WA. He was preceded
in death by his parents, sister, Lynette Wille, and grandson, Jeremy Craig
Wayman. Funeral services will be held Friday March 18th at 11 a.m. at the
Saratoga Springs Stake Center, 587 S. Saratoga Road. Directions: From Lehi
take Main Street west to Redwood Road, South to 6800 South, then East to
Saratoga Rd. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Wing
Mortuary , 118 E. Main in Lehi and Friday 9:45am to 10:45am prior to the
services at the church. Internment will follow in the Payson City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to: service@wingmortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/16/2005.