OBITS: Daily Herald 31 Mar 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Briest, Margie Jacobs Nelson
Margie Jacobs Nelson Briest Margie Jacobs Nelson Briest was born September 10,
1906, in Sandovall, Illinois, to Laura Stonecipher and Walter Jacobs. She had
many wonderful stories of traveling from Illinois to Utah in a covered wagon
with her family. She liked going on picnics, making quilts, crocheting,
embroidering on kitchen towels, but most of all, she liked "holding babies".
She lived in Helper over 40 years, then moved to Provo. She was a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent many years serving
in the temple. Surviving family members include Bonnie (Leo) Paur, West
Valley, Barbara (Ruben) Maldonato, Salt Lake, Nick (Joyce) Nelson, Elk Ridge,
Don (Elaine) Nelson, Provo, Madeline (Charles) Bonomo, Salt Lake, Marilyn
(Boyd) Bell, Price, Arlene (Ken) Roberson, St. George, Sheri (Paul) Reay,
Steve (Barbara) Briest, St. George. She was a 6 generation grandmother with
212 posterity. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 12
noon, in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Family
and friends may call that morning at the funeral home from 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Helper City Cemetery following the services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Carlisle, Elmo John
Elmo John Carlisle Colorado City, Arizona - Announcing the graduation of a
noble father, brother, husband, uncle, and friend, Elmo John Carlisle, who
passed away Saturday, March 26, 2005, at his home in Colorado City, Arizona.
He was born November 15, 1931, a son of Charles Luther and Margaret Gilmour
Burt Carlisle. Elmo is eighth in a family of ten children, being the second
born in a set of twins with Ivan James Carlisle. He was married April 19,
1957, to Nancy Lou Warnick. They were sealed for time and all eternity on May
20, 1972. Surviving family include his siblings, Ivan, Lois Carlisle Moore,
David Burt Carlisle, Ila Carlisle R. Peterson, Grant Carlisle, Helen Carlisle
Black, and Margaret Carlisle Wilson. He is also survived by Nancy, Naomi, and
16 children (3 daughters and 13sons); 43 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Finch;
brother, Gerald Leon Carlisle; and two sons, Daniel Shadrach and Brad Newell.
"We love you, Father." Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 31, 2005,
at 2:00 p.m. at the L.S. Johnson Meetinghouse in Colorado City, AZ.
Visitations will be held Wednesday, March 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and
again Thursday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m., prior to services, both at the
Meetinghouse. Interment will be at the Isaac Carling Memorial Park in Colorado
City, AZ. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110
S. Bluff St., St. George, UT, (435) 673-2454. 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 rose.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Christensen, Paul E.
Paul E. Christensen Paul Elwood Christensen, 64, passed away on March 28, 2005
in Provo, Utah. Born on December 1, 1940 in Honolulu, Hawaii the son of Elwood
and Arva (Boothe) Christensen. He married Janet Dudley in 1966 in Cardston
Alberta Canada in the L.D.S. Temple. They later divorced. He later married
Eileen Skinner on Sept. 22, 2000. Their marriage was solemnized in the
Timpanogos Temple in Oct. of 2004. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church. He
served a mission in Japan. He was a 1959 graduate of Punahou High in Hawaii.
He had a masters degree in Accounting. Avid B.Y.U. sports fan. He has
practiced in the real estate industry in Hawaii, Utah and Texas since 1967.
Survived by his wife, Eileen, American Fork, Utah; Sons: Darin Scott (Liz)
Christensen, Portland, Ore; Allan (Danielle) Christensen, Spanish Fork, Ut;
Thomas Keoki (Angela) Christensen, Santaquin, Utah; Jeffery Paul (Linsee)
Christensen, Clinton Township, MI; Brett James Christensen, Salem, Ut; and
Matthew John Christensen, Athens, TX. Daughters: Sheri (Robert) Critchfield,
Seattle, WA; and Jodi (Kovi) Gallagher, Spanish Fork, UT. Stepchildren:
Julianne (Alan) Williams, Valencia, CA Mark (Jeani) Tolboe, American Fork, UT
Valerie (Brian) Rupp, Issaquah, Wa Derek (Kimberly) Tolboe, Saratoga Springs,
UT Keri Lynn Tolboe, Logan, Ut. Sisters, Maxine (Marion D.) Hanks, Salt Lake
City, Utah, Janet (Patrick) Wyman, Provo, Utah; Sister in law: Renee
Christensen, Provo, Utah. Also 28 grandchildren. Funeral service will be on
Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Mapleton L.D.S. Ward at 1316 South Main Street.
Friends may call at the church on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and on
Friday one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Evergreen
Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Elder, Jamie
Jamie Elder CEDAR VALLEY - Jamie Lewis Elder, age 25 of Cedar Valley, Utah,
died at his home March 29, 2005 after a 3 year battle with cancer. He was born
December 18, 1979 in Payson, Utah, son of Masel Leroy Elder and Charlene
Trotter. Jamie lived in Springville and Cedar Valley, and graduated from Lehi
High School. He was an Elder in the LDS Church and worked as a safety
inspector for McLaughlin Swine and Mink Farms. Jamie really enjoyed race cars
and sports and he loved music. He especially loved life, people and his
family. Survived by his parents, Masel and Jackie Elder, Santaquin; Charlene
Trotter and Ryan Wagner, Cedar Valley; grandparents, Charles and Maureen
Trotter, Cedar Fort; brothers, Cody Elder and Gage Trotter, both of Cedar
Fort; Klay (Angie) Eva, Jared (Shawnda) Eva, and Landon Eva, all of Santaquin;
sisters, Ashley Elder, Santaquin; Tanya (T.J.) Davis, Hurricane, UT; Teresa
(Jeff) Harward, Santaquin. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Butch and
Arlene Elder, and uncle, Mike Elder. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
April 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cedar Fort LDS Chapel. Friends and family
may call Friday evening at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, from 7-9 p.m.
and at the church in Cedar Fort, Saturday one hour prior to services.
Interment will be in the Cedar Fort Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Iker, Jackie Lynn Hansen
Jackie Lynn Hansen Iker A light has left our lives that can never be replaced.
A wife, mother and precious grandmother has gone where we cannot follow.
Jackie Lynn Hansen Iker was released from her long battle with illness early
Wednesday morning. She was an amazing woman - such a source of strength and
love to her family. Her optimism and beautiful spirit brought such happiness
to us. Her smile touched everyone she knew - it made our lives seem so much
easier to bear in comparison to hers. Her selflessness and devotion to her
family will be felt long into eternity. She loved her husband and children
dearly and her grandchildren were such jewels to her. Kodi, a granddaughter
once said she was "just like sunshine". We are so thankful for the time we
were given and the precious blessing she was. She is survived by her loving
husband, Richard and children Jake, Jennifer (husband Sean), Amanda (husband
Aaron John), Richard James (Camie), John, and Michael. She will be remembered
and cherished always by her grandchildren Kodi, Caleb, Carter and Kayzlin.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 1, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Hobble
Creek West Stake Center at 555 South 600 East in Springville. There will be a
viewing held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East
200 South in Springville and Friday at the church one hour prior to the
services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Kay, Maynard Lloyd
Maynard Lloyd Kay Maynard Lloyd Kay, age 76 of Payson, passed away after a
long illness on March 28, 2005. He was born on March 21, 1929, in Mona, Utah,
to Walter Lloyd and Gladys Houghton Kay. He Married Jerlie N. Heaps, in Elko,
Nevada on Decemcber 30, 1950. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti
LDS Temple. Maynard worked for the railroad for many years and the mining
industries around Eureka and Price, Utah. He spent his final years working at
Trojan Powder Plant. Maynard had a love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and
camping. His true gift was with the Guitar and singing which he blessed our
lives with his music. He is survived by: his wife, Jerlie; sons, Kevin
(Sabrina) Kay and Karl Dee Kay; a sister Charlene Gilson; and eight
grandchildren. Also two nephews that lived with them, Dallas Lynn Heaps,
Montana; David Reed Heaps, Bountiful; and a special adopted in spirit
daughter, Beth Woolard, of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents,
and three sisters, Ercell Davis, Theora Goss, and Patsy Caldwell. Funeral
services will be held at the Payson Third Ward LDS chapel, 191 N. Main St.,
Payson, on Friday, April 1, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call at the Walker
Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Thursday, 6-8:00 p.m. or at the church
Friday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Kelley, Linda Young
Linda Young Kelley Linda Young Kelley, 53, of Pleasant Grove returned to the
arms of her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2005 due to complications from colon
cancer. She was a beautiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and
friend to all who knew her. Born December 10, 1951 in Provo, Utah to Jack L.
and Dora F. Young. She was the second of five children. Linda was raised in
American Fork and graduated from American Fork High School in 1970 where she
was a member of the Pep Club, Homecoming Royalty, and was remembered for her
beautiful long dark hair. She met the love of her life James D. Kelley and was
married on April 3, 1970 in American Fork. Their marriage was later solemnized
in the Salt Lake Temple. Mom lived for her family, she was the one who held
the family together and was a positive influence on everyone's life. Linda was
proud of each of her five children and all their accomplishments, but was most
proud of her twelve grandchildren whom she was able to meet in this life.
There wasn't a day gone by that she wouldn't do anything for her family. Linda
was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and
held many callings. Her favorite calling was Primary Chorister because she
loved children and music. She was a media specialist in Alpine School District
for over 25 years and worked at Central Elementary, Cedar Ridge Elementary and
was working at Mt. Mahogany Elementary until shortly after her diagnosis.
During her summers off from school, Linda worked as the admissions manager at
the Pleasant Grove Swimming Pool. Linda is survived by her loving husband,
Jim, who stood by her side daily until her passing; two sons and three
daughters: Clint (Tawna) Kelley, Heber City; Cole (Sharolyn) Kelley, Orem;
Tammy (Patrick) Weight; Misti (Brian) Ridge; Savannah (Brian) Dalton all of
Pleasant Grove; parents: Jack L. and Dora Young, American Fork; mother-in-law,
Margaret (Ben) Miller, Pleasant Grove; two sisters and two brothers: Bonnie
(Vaughn) Lewis, Jack (Valerie) Young, Jimmy Young, and Sandra (Greg) Draper;
her prized grandchildren: Caden, Kallin, and Sicily Kelley; Kapri, Abbi, Zeke,
and Sadi Kelley; Madison, Mallory, and Mya Weight; Anthony and Oakley Ridge.
She will be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers and
sisters-in-law and lots of friends she considered her family. Funeral services
will be held Friday, April 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden Sixth Ward
Chapel 745 North 600 West, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Thursday evening
from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and
at the church on Friday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the
Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.olpinfamilymortuary.com. We love you mom and can't wait to be with you
again. Thank you Dad for taking care of our Mom so tenderly. Thanks to all the
friends and family who shared their kindnesses with our family. In lieu of
flowers please make donations to the Mt. Mahogany Elementary School Library in
Linda's name to benefit the children that Linda loved so much.
Published in the Daily Herald from 3/30/2005 - 3/31/2005.

Malquist, Theodore Perry
Theodore Perry Malquist Loving husband and father, passed away March 30, 2005
in Provo, Utah. Born May 8, 1916 in Salt Lake City to Edward Theodore and
Martha Perry Malquist. Ted lived most of his life in Lakewood, California
before retiring to Provo. Ted is survived by his wife, Helen Maughan Malquist,
3 sons and their families, Paul, Blaine and Malyn. Preceded in death by his
first wife, Alice Clark Malquist. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday, April 1, 2005 in the Provo Grandview 15th Ward, (1122 Grand Ave, 1
block south of the family residence). Viewing from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. prior
to the services. Interment in the Alpine City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Mayer, Jerry
Jerry Mayer Milford: Jerry Mayer, 67, passed away on March 28, 2005 at the
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center after living courageously with Acute
Myelogenous Leukemia for two and a half years. Jerry was born on April 16,
1937 in Harvey, North Dakota to George & Lillian Jesse Mayer. He married
Janice Terry on September 17, 1966 and is the father of Joel Scott (Rebecca)
Mayer, Sierra Vista, AZ., Jill (Jeff) Stauffer, Monmouth, OR., & Jerilyn
Harris, Plano, TX. He is known as Partner, Grandpa & Papa by his six
grandchildren, Devon Mayer, Rachelle, Tina & Natalie Stauffer, and Ethan &
Logan Harris. He is the brother of Don (Judy) Mayer, Sandy, George Mayer of
Milford, Karen (Gary) Leigh, Cedar City, Marilyn Ransom, Woods Cross, Tom
(Kim) Mayer, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA & Doug (Lisa) Mayer, Boise, ID. He is
the step-brother of Jim (Joyce) Cook, Clarkdale, AZ., and Loni (Dale) Shadle,
Snowflake, AZ. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and step-father H.C.
Cook. Jerry loved his community and the Milford Valley. He was a living
example of service and hard work, giving his time and talents to the Milford
Valley Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, Twin M Soil Conservation, Milford
Fire Service District, Milford Valley Pumpers Association & Utah Farm Bureau.
Jerry made friends with everyone he met and greeted each day with a smile and
a song. Jerry delighted in his green alfalfa fields and the smell of fresh cut
hay. Just walking in his fields brought him closer to his Savior. A life long
member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, he had a strong commitment to God,
and embodied the commandment "Love one another, as I have loved you." Jerry's
favorite things were laughing with family and friends, visiting at the coffee
shop, driving truck, reading the classifieds, and collecting hats. Beside his
farm, his favorite place was Disneyland, where he loved skipping down Main
Street USA with his children and grandchildren. Jerry considered his greatest
achievement to be his family, his beloved wife, children & grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 11:00AM in the
Milford LDS Stake Center. Viewing will be held Friday evening, April 1st from
6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Southern Utah Mortuary in Milford and Saturday, prior
to the funeral services from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at the Stake Center. Interment
immediately following the funeral service at the Milford Cemetery under the
direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.
sumfamily.com. The family would like to acknowledge the enormous outpouring of
love from the community and the care given by Doctors James Jaussi, Tawfik
Shabana and Gene Keys, as well as the Milford Valley Memorial Hospital Staff.
We express our love and special thanks to Dr. Brian Tudor and his associates,
Dr. Cordell Bott and Dr. Igor Abolnik, and the entire staff of the Central
Utah Medical Clinic Oncology Department. Our endless gratitude goes to the
amazing staff of Utah Valley Regional Medical Center's seventh and second
floors. You are awesome! We love you.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Palfreyman, Elva Fern
Elva Fern Ferguson Palfreyman Scott VanWagenen Elva Fern Ferguson Palfreyman
Scott VanWagenen passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 28, 2005, in
Washington, Utah. She was born August 1, 1915 in Provo, Utah, to Earl and Fern
VanWagenen Ferguson. She married Dennis Blake Palfreyman on September 15,
1933, in Provo, Utah. Blake died in a tragic automobile accident on December
21, 1935. She married Mark J. Scott on September 16, 1937, in Provo, Utah, and
enjoyed forty years of life with him until he died on March 14, 1978. She
married Everett VanWagenen on February 14, 1984 in Provo, Utah. Everett was
deceased on March 31, 2002. Elva grew up in Provo and graduated from Provo
High School in 1933. She later attended Brigham Young University. She moved to
Lakeview, Utah in 1937 and lived there for over 60 years. She was a resident
of Prestige Assisted Living in Provo from 1999 to 2002. The past three years
Elva has been in assisted living care in St.George/Washington, Utah. Elva
enjoyed spending time with her family and one of her greatest joys was travel.
She was an excellent homemaker and loved hosting her family in her home for
Holidays and special occasions. Elva volunteered many hours of community
service as a Pink Lady at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. She was a
member of the Lakeview Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. She is survived by one daughter and two sons: Max (Irene) Palfreyman
of Santa Clara, Utah; Sandra (Tom) Carbotti of Columbia, Maryland; and Richard
(Georgia) Scott of Portland, Oregon; one brother: Boyd (Elaine) Ferguson of
Fresno, California: 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 21
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 2,
2005, at 11 a.m., at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo. Friends may
call at the Berg Mortuary from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will
be at the Provo City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends that
contributions to be sent to the Alzheimer's Association of Utah, 1070 West
1600 South, Bldg. B, St. George, UT 84770. The family wishes to express their
appreciation to the Webb family and staff of Comfort Cottage in Washington,
Utah, who have provided Elva's care for the past three years. Condolences may
be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Shepherd, Marva H.
Marva H. Shepherd 1925~2005 LEVAN/ Marva Hatch Shepherd, age 79, passed away
March 29, 2005 in Levan, Utah. She was born May 13, 1925 in Scipio, Utah to
Marvin Muir and Freda Henrietta Olsen Hatch. She married Calvin Kent Shepherd
June 16, 1945 in Scipio, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the
Manti Temple. They have been married for 60 years. Marva enjoyed crocheting,
quilting, gardening and cooking. She was active in the LDS church and
thoroughly loved being a visiting teacher. She gave countless hours of
services to others. Her greatest treasures were her husband, children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren She is survived by her husband, C. Kent
Shepherd of Levan; children, Shauna (Paul) Harmon of Nephi; Janet (David)
Carter of Levan; David (Linda) Shepherd of Levan; Louise (Bart) Stephenson of
Alcova, Wyoming; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Miriam
Tuttle, Gladys Stone, Esther Memmott and Beth Warner. Preceded in death by her
parents; sisters, Ethel Robins and Donna Nielson; brother, Lloyd Hatch.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005 in the Levan
LDS Chapel. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson
Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North Nephi, UT and at the church one hour prior to
the services. Interment will be in the Levan Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.

Wilbur, Pansy H.
Pansy Wilbur Pansy H. Wilbur, 87, passed awayMarch 18, 2005 in Spokane Valley,
WA. Daughter of Hagan and May Hansen,Pansy was born May 12, 1917 and grew up
on a Lehi farmwith siblings Elmo, Basil, Elfie, Helen and Donna. A brilliant
student, Pansy was valedictorian of Lehi High School class of 1935.
Pansywonmany typingcontests and achieved a perfect paper at 100 wpm. She was a
secretary for Farm Administration, Columbia Pictures, andCivil Service before
her children were born. A devoted mother and grandmother, Pansy encouraged her
family to be well educated and to pursue their dreams. She is survived by
daughters Mary Wade and May Koski(Paul), sister Donna, seven grandchildren,
and numerous nieces and nephews. Her sweetness will be remembered. No
services.
Published in the Daily Herald on 3/31/2005.