OBITS: Daily Herald 22 Mar 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Daily Herald http://www.daily-herald.com Bristow, Larry E. Larry E. Bristow, 59, of Orem, died Saturday, March 19, 2005, at his home. He was born December 20, 1945, a son of Earl and Wilma McDonough Bristow. He married LaRee Newell on April 11, 1964, in Evanston, Wyoming. The marriage was later solemnized in the Mt. Timpanogos LDS Temple. He was a health and nutritional counselor, and massage therapist . He had previously worked as an Open Hearth general foreman at Geneva Steel. He graduated from Weber State University with a degree in psychology and history. He is survived by his wife, LaRee Bristow; his son Robert L. Bristow, his sisters, Karen (Gary) Van Wagenen, Vickie (Bruce) Atkin; his grandchildren, Cameron Andrew Bristow, Chandler LaRee Bristow, Quinn Alan Bristow, and Tori Rayn Flinders. He was preceded in death by his sons, Lonnie L. Bristow and Andrew Larry Bristow, his parents, his sister, Earlene Hansen, his brother, Terry Bristow, and dear nephew, Shaun Hansen. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 25th, at 11 a.m. in the Timpview 5th, 865 West 1000 North, Orem. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald from 3/22/2005 - 3/24/2005. Carlton, Gladys Lenore Leavitt Carter Gladys Lenore Leavitt Carter Carlton Our dear Grandmother, Gladys Lenore LEAVITT CARTER CARLTON passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005 at age 94 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gladys was born to Albert Orlando Leavitt and Harriet Jane Savage on November 19, 1910 in Silver City, Juab County, Utah. Gladys was married to Peter Lynndyl CARTER on February 26, 1929. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on February 13, 1952. Gladys was the mother of eight children, Douglas Lynndyl Carter, Bonnie Jean Carter, Jackie Carter, Joan Carter, Judy Lynn Carter, twin girls; Sally Carter, Susan Carter, and Michael Carter. After Peter Lynndyl passed away (February 2, 1960), Gladys later married Walter Levi Carlton who also preceded her in death. Gladys has eighteen grandchildren; Scott Carter, Karie (Carter) Van Blaircom, Lynn D. Carter, Jason Carter, Douglas Carter Jr. (Deceased), Jo Lynn (Carter) Meirovitz, Greg Aliotta, Cathy (Aliotta) Hugie, Chris Jensen, Cindy (Jensen) Crosby, Steve Seegmiller (Deceased), Suzanne (Seegmiller) Clark, Darren Brown, Troy Brown, Tina Brown, Rod Jones, Jeff Jones, Teresa Jones (Deceased). Services were held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Published in the Daily Herald from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Hadley, ReNell ReNell Hadley "Our Angel Wife, Mother & Grandmother" ReNell passed away on Sunday March 20, 2005 at 6:50 pm at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center after a long courageous battle with breast cancer and other complications. ReNell was born to Reynold and Eliza Robinson on November 30, 1937 in Afton (Star Valley) Wyoming where she spent her growing up years bucking hay, driving the tractor and feeding the livestock on her parents cattle ranch in Freedom, Wyoming . She graduated from Star Valley High School where she was a cheerleader and Rodeo Queen and then moved to Provo, Utah to attend Brigham Young University where she was involved in many student activities. ReNell graduated from BYU in 1957 in Elementary Education and accepted her first teaching assignment in Tarzana, CA. It was here that she met Ron Hadley who had also graduated from BYU and was working there with Qantas Airways, Australia's overseas airline. They met at the Hollywood and Wilshire LDS wards and later courted cross country after ReNell had accepted a teaching position in the Washington D.C. and Virginia area. In 1963 ReNell and Ron were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple and spent their honeymoon in Ron's beloved South Africa and Zimbabwe where he had served his LDS mission. Everywhere they traveled and lived from Africa to Europe to Japan, California, Ohio and Georgia. ReNell made friends who were immediately attracted to her physical beauty and her most beautiful spirit. She was a woman without guile. For the last 35 years ReNell and Ron have lived in Bountiful but due to ReNell's health condition they moved to Alpine in 2004 to be closer to children and grandchildren who were helping take care of her. ReNell was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and showed her deep love of the Lord by her daily acts of Christ-like love, charity and thoughtful service to her children, grandchildren, friends and strangers. She is survived by her husband Ron, daughter Alisha (Terry) Ferrell, son Sharif (Danielle) Hadley, daughter Sherina Hadley also 9 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters June McGavin and LaNea Adams and her brother Dean Robinson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 12:00 noon in the Mueller Park Stake Center Chapel, 1800 East Mueller Park Road, (1800 South) Bountiful, Utah. Family and friends may attend a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, (located four blocks north of the Mt. Timpanogos Temple), American Fork, Utah and an additional viewing at the Stake Center on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will take place at Lake View Memorial Estates, Bountiful, Utah. Published in the Daily Herald on 3/22/2005. Holmes, LaVee C. Wagers LaVee Christensen Wagers Holmes died of natural causes on March 19, 2005, in Provo, Utah. She was born in Ephraim, Utah, on March 19, 1922. Her parents were Albert and Myrl Allred Christensen. She was schooled in Salina and Provo. LaVee married Johnnie Lee Wagers, of Provo, on October 18, 1941, in Evanston, Wyoming. They traveled in the Air Force for many years until Johnnie's death in Aurora, Colorado, in 1960. They had two children, Johnnie Lee, Jr., and Shirley. She returned to Provo to continue raising her family. She was employed at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for many years. She married Al Holmes on July 25, 1967, in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, and they enjoyed a good life together, until Al's death in 1987. LaVee was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed serving the widows in her neighborhood and did gardening for many. One of her greatest joys was travel. She also enjoyed hot air balloons; and, once rode in one with her son. LaVee is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Jerry) Cross; a grandson, Cameron Wagers; a sister, Verna Walker; two brothers, Jerry (Annette) Murphy and Roger (Loretta) Murphy; and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Johnnie Lee Wagers, Jr.; three brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 2 p.m., in the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo. Friends may call at the mortuary on Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m.; and, on Wednesday, one hour prior to funeral services. Interment will follow in the Provo City Cemetery. Contributions may be made in LaVee's memory to the Primary Children's Medical Center, 100 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84113. Condolences may be sent to www.bergmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 3/22/2005. Lay, Nyda Alta Callaway Nyda Alta Callaway Lay "Together Again" On November 4, 1907, in the town of Montrose, Colorado, a tiny baby girl was born to Nyda Thomas and William Stone Callaway. Two months premature, Nyda Alta Callaway, was born at home. She grew up with one sister and three brothers. Her father worked as a conductor for the railroad and later owned a grocery store in Grand Junction, Colorado. Her mother was very devoted as she lovingly took care of their family and home. After graduating from Central High School in Pueblo, Colorado, Alta married James Shelton. Their marriage produced two beautiful daughters, Patricia Joyce and Betty Lou. The brief marriage ended in divorce and Alta , along with her two little girls, moved into the home of their loving parents. Several years later, while working at the local creamery, Alta met the love of her life! Carrying a tray of butter, Alta accidentally bumped into her boss Charles Ray Lay! As the butter flew in the air, Charles was immediately smitten with the charming, petite young lady! After dating for several months, Alta and Charles were married on February 17, 1934. Their son, Walter Stone Lay, was born on June 8, 1935. Due to Charles' job with the United States Government of Civil Service, the family of five frequently moved. St. Louis, Missouri, Eugene, Oregon and both Northern and Southern California were some of the places they called "home". After World War II, Charles had advanced to the title of Chief Inspector of Quality Control in the US Air Force. He was sent to Japan to be in charge of U.S. Operations at the Mitsubishi Aircraft Co. for two years. While living in Japan, Alta and Charles spent two very happy years meeting many wonderful people, traveling and seeing the beautiful country. Upon their return from Japan, Alta and Charles lived many fulfilling years in Palmdale, California. They enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing, camping and traveling in their RV. Spending time with their grandchildren brought many years of pleasure. Spring breaks and Christmas vacations were made especially bright when grandchildren stayed with "Grama" and "Grampa" Lay. Grama Lay had a unique ability to make each grandchild feel special. Without hesitation, Grama was always there for her family. She could be counted on to offer words of wisdom whenever the need arose. If Grama was around...everything was right with our world! In 1986, Alta and Charles retired to Orem, Utah. They built their dream home several houses away from their son, Walt. While Charles worked in his shop, Alta kept her hands and mind busy with word puzzles, reading and poetry writing. Traveling and visiting relatives also occupied much of their time. Sadly, in 2001, after 67 precious years of marriage, Charles passed away. In the final years of life, his health had deteriorated greatly. Alta devoted herself to making his life as comfortable and meaningful as possible. Alta touched and brightened the lives of all who knew her. Her quick wit and lady-like charm delighted everyone she met. Family and friends were truly blessed with her generous heart, warm, loving nature and timely words of wisdom. Alta passed away peacefully March 18, 2005. As the much-loved matriarch, her family will miss her terribly. However, Alta would probably want to remind us that: "The Good Lord in His wondrous ways has a plan for us. In His time, not ours." Alta was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles, her son, Walter; sons-in-law, Donald Niemeyer and Kenneth McKenzie. She is survived by: her daughters, Betty Niemeyer of Orem; and Pat McKenzie-Rackcliffe (Bill) of Murrietta, CA; eight grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Published in the Daily Herald on 3/22/2005. Linford, Raymond McDonald Raymond McDonald Linford, age 46 of Lehi, died peacefully at his home following a sudden illness on March 20, 2005. He was born Aug. 11, 1958 in Salt Lake City, Utah, son of Duane Hodges and Mary Ellen McDonald Linford. He married his high school sweetheart, Verlyn Kevern, June 5, 1976 and they were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Ray played football for Granite High School and BYU. He was owner and partner of Linford Brothers Glass Company and Peak Profile. He served in the LDS Church as a counselor in several Bishoprics, in the Young Men's program, and a Sunday School Teacher. He assisted as a football coach for Lehi High School. Survived by his wife, Verlyn and five children, all of Lehi: Mitch (Candice), Rodger (Jamie), Daniel (Charlee), Cheralie and Vanee Linford; 7 grandchildren, Trinity, Paden, Talia, Cole, Denten, Taiten, Dillon; his mother, Mary Ellen Linford, two brothers and one sister, Duane M. and Paul M. Linford and Margaret McAllister. He was preceded in death by his father, Duane H. Linford, sister JoAnn Hildebrand, brother, David Linford, and brother-in-law, Craig Kevern. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 12:00 noon in the new Lehi LDS Chapel at 3200 N. 600 E. Friends and family may call at the Church, Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and also Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. until time of services. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Wing Mortuary. Published in the Daily Herald on 3/22/2005. Louise, Kim Oberg Kim (Gordon) Kim Louise (Gordon) Oberg, of Orem, passed away at home on Saturday, March 19, 2005 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Kim was born December 26, 1962 in Harlow, Essex, England, the beloved daughter of Barbara Louise and William George Gordon. She married Scott E. Oberg on November 19, 1981 in Provo, Utah. One year later on November 21, 1982 they were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. Kim graduated from Von Curtis Hair Academy in 1984, and received her Cosmetology license immediately following. She then moved and received her California State license. She returned six months later and opened a salon in her home. Kim retired after the birth of her sixth child. She loved walking barefoot in the rain and going for drives down the canyon in our convertible. Another love was to go for walks with the family and feed the horses. Singing Kareoke with her family and friends and playing video games were a few of her favorite things. Kim enjoyed cooking, raising her children, picnics, playing the piano, and the therapy sessions she shared with her clients. Kim was an active, endowed member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a loving and exceptional wife, mother, and example. Kim was a genuine and real person, who said things how they were. Kim is survived by her husband Scott, her sons, Ryan (23), Phillip (21), Christopher (10), and her five daughters, Danielle (19), Jennifer (16), Michelle (8), Katie (6), and Mandee (4). She is also survived by her father and mother, William and Barbara Gordon, currently serving in Novasirbrisk, Russia Mission, her sisters, Elaine Marz of Camarillo, CA, Lesley Moore of Orem, UT, Ashley Ningchareon of Woodbridge, VA, and her brother Peter Gordon of Springville, UT. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 12 noon in the Canyon View Stake Center, 600 East 800 North in Orem. Friends may call Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem, and also one hour prior to the services at the stake center on Thursday. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 3/22/2005. Stacey, Velma Velma Dickson Stacey, 82, died Sunday, March 20, at her home in Provo, Utah from the effects of a stroke suffered a week earlier. Velma was born in Woodruff, Utah on February 20, 1923, the daughter of Orlando andCharlotte B. Cook Dickson. She married William Charles Stacey, also of Woodruff, on June 1, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple, and they are the parents of seven children. She was active in the LDS Church, and served three missions with her husband, two to the Philippines and one to Melbourne, Australia. She is the beloved grandmother of 45 and great-grandmother of 27. Survivors include her husband, William Charles Stacey; her children, Janet Porter (Grant) of Orem, Utah; Dennis Stacey (Delt) of Cleveland, Ohio; Darrell Stacey (Loretta) of Orem, Utah; Yvonne Peterson (David) of St. George, Utah; Ann Crowley (Scott) of Provo, Utah; Rulon Stacey (Linda) of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Newell Stacey (Susan) of Warrenton, Virginia. She is also survived by her brothers Elwin Dickson (Joy) of Brigham City, Utah, Max Dickson (Virginia) of Sandy, Utah; and her sister Maxine Nelson (Bob) of St. George, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005 in the LDS chapel at 4301 North Canyon Road in Provo, Utah. Friends and family may call one hour prior to the services on Wednesday and at the Sundberg Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State, Orem, Utah, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Perpetual Education fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Perpetual Education Fund, c/o LDS Foundation, 15 East So. Temple 2 Fl. E., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84150.) Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 3/22/2005. Swain, Noel L. 1936-2005 Noel Lilburn Swain returned quietly to his creator on Sunday March 20, 2005. A loving man of faith, integrity, humility and wit, Noel cared deeply for people and was loved and trusted by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Born February 14, 1936 in Roosevelt, Utah and raised in Provo, Noel attended area schools and graduated from Provo High School and Brigham Young University. He became a licensed barber at age 17 and worked his way through college with his father in Wick Swain's Barber Shop. He married Sue Carmen Avery in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 29, 1955. They had eight children. In their 50 years together their posterity grew to number 50 people including children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and those who married into the family. He treated each one as his favorite, and all felt a special closeness with him. Noel worked at Universal Campus Credit Union for 22 years, serving as president for 13 of those years. Under his visionary leadership the credit union became one of the leading financial institutions in the region. He was a respected leader in the credit union industry and willingly shared his innovative ideas with credit union leaders from all over the country, without thought of recognition or personal gain. Twice a Bishop, Noel held many leadership positions in the LDS Church; faith and family were the center of his life. He served a mission for the LDS church with his companion Sue, served as a temple worker, and spent countless hours doing and directing family history work. He led by example and touched countless lives through his service. He is survived by his wife, Sue, and his children: Terri and Tony (Martin) of Orem; Don and Jenette of Springville; Scott and Laurie of Las Vegas, NV; Wick and Lisa of Salt Lake City; Sharla and Mark (Sawyer) of Gainsville, VA; Alma and Wendy of Eagle Mountain; and Sandi and Steve (Perkins) of Apple Valley, CA. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald L (Wick) and Olive Hartle Swain; a sister, Carol Ann; and a son, Randal Floyd. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hillcrest First Ward Chapel at 1455 South 800 East in Orem. Friends are invited to call at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State, Orem Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., or at the church on Thursday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Huntsman Cancer Institute (1-877-585-0303). Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald from 3/22/2005 - 3/23/2005. Thomas, Eva A. Hansen Eva Allan Hansen Thomas, age 93, passed away due to causes incident to age on Saturday, March 19, 2005. She was born in Mapleton, Utah, December 10, 1911, the only daughter of William B. and Viola Twede Allan. She was the only surviving child of nine siblings. She graduated from Springville High School and married Orsen H. Hansen on June 3, 1930. They were the parents of six children: Dorothy (Dean) Ivie, Duane Hansen (deceased), Colleen (Ted) Schrader, R. Lamar (Sandy) Hansen, Boyd (Judy) Hansen, and John (Sharon) Hansen. Eva was grandmother to 27 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren. Orsen died in 1959 and she married Grant Thomas in 1971 and moved to Spanish Fork. Grant had three children: Bob, Terry, and Mary. Grant passed away in 1993. After her kids were in school she went to work; first at Christensen's Department Store and then as a receptionist for Dr. N.L. Parker. Our mother was a great cook and made wonderful bread and homemade ice cream which she shared with us. She loved to watch sports on TV, especially BYU and the Jazz. Among other things she enjoyed doing all kinds of hand work; embroidery, crocheting, knitting, and had a special talent for piecing quilts which she gave to her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of the LDS church serving as an organist in the Primary, Relief Society, and MIA. Services in her memory will be held Thursday, March 24, 2005 at the Spanish Fork 1st Ward Chapel, 310 East Center. Friends and family may call Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork or Thursday prior to the services from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Springville. The family expresses special thanks to Reids Park Place Assisted Living for their care the last four months. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 3/22/2005.