OBITS: Daily Herald 1 May 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Hanson, Levon M.
Levon M. Hanson 1909~2005 NEPHI / Levon M. Hanson, age 95, passed away April
30, 2005, in Nephi, Utah. He was born June 6, 1909, in Emery, Utah, to Emil
and Elizabeth Ann Anderson Hanson. He married Laura Glynn Taylor on June 22,
1938, in the Manti Temple. She passed away December 5, 1960. He married Beth
Blackett on December 11, 1971, in the Manti Temple. She passed away June 26,
1994. He served a mission for the LDS Church and was a faithful temple worker
for many years. He was an avid reader of religious books. He loved the gospel
and roses. Survived by his daughters, Claudia (Robert) Christensen of
Richmond, UT; Koa (Jack) Hansen of Orem; step-daughters, Marilyn R. Kendall
and Nanette Barrett; brother, Faye Hanson of Murray; 16 grandchildren, 23
great grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son, Russell Don Hanson; step-son,
Jeff Rosquist; four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in the Nephi 5th Ward, 345 E. 500 North.
Friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will
be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/1/2005.

Jones, Vonda Park
Vonda Park Jones Vonda Park Jones, age 81, passed away April 29, 2005, in
Orem, Utah. She was born in Provo, Utah, February 18, 1924, to John Samuel
"Don" Park and Luise Maria "Mary" Hahn. She attended Provo High School. She
married Ira James Jones, July 15, 1942. She was an excellent homemaker; an
excellent sewer, quilter, and knitter. Vonda loved gardening and spent many
hours in her yard. She will be remembered lovingly by her posterity, because
she was a caring and loving friend, mother, and wife. She is survived by her
children: Rodney (Linda) Jones, Brigham City; Eddie (Chris) Jones, Brigham
City; Ricky (Annette) Jones, Brigham City; and Becky (Terry) Smith, Provo.
Also survived by her brother, Harold (Barbara) Park, Orem; her twin sister,
Verda (Lynn) Wright, Provo; 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Vonda
was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters: Phylliss Park, Elaine
Best, Donna Park, Raynor Hatfield, Estella Smith; and a brother, Raymond Park.
The family would like to thank Bel Aire Assisted Living for their loving care,
and her dear friend, Teddy Morgan, for her loving friendship. Graveside
services will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Orem City
Cemetery, 1500 North 800 East, Orem, Utah. Friends and family may call at the
Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo, at 10 a.m.,
Tuesday morning, prior to services. Condolences may be sent to
www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/1/2005.

Searle, Meredith D.
Meredith D. Searle ~Together Again~ Meredith D. Searle passed away April 28,
2005, at her home, due to incidence of age. Meredith was born July 24, 1919,
in Leamington, Utah, to Wells A. and Emily D. Nielson. She lost her mother and
two brothers, Don and Ray, at a very early age. She married Sidney S. Searle
on November 7, 1939, in Salt Lake City. The marriage was solemnized in the
Provo Temple on November 7, 1977. Meredith loved crocheting, reading, camping
and fishing, spending time exercising at the Orem recreation center with long
time friends, Orem Women's Club, and especially spending time with her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by four children: Deon
(Wayne) Briggs, Michael (Grena) Searle, Sydell Searle, and Suzette (Steve)
Smith, 17 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her husband; brother, Earl (Bus) Nielson, and many friends and loved ones.
She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral service will be held
at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2005, at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary at 495
South State in Orem. Friends and family may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m.
at the funeral home; and also, one hour prior to service. Interment at East
Lawn Memorial Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/1/2005.

Troutman, Robert Nathan
Robert Nathan Troutman (Bobby #7) Our beloved husband, father, son, uncle,
nephew, grandson, and friend to all, returned home to the arms of our loving
Heavenly Father on April 28, 2005. Born on November 19, 1976, to Frank and
Debbie Troutman. He grew up in Nevada, California, and Utah. Bobby and his
best friend and little brother were avid fishermen who constantly were in
search of their next big trout. Bobby is survived by his sweetheart, Ashley,
the love of his life; his two daughters: Taige (Duck), and Quincey (Turtle);
along with his siblings: Ponch (Erica), Kellie, Lana, Kimberly, Katie (Mark),
and Mikey (Lindsey); grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. William Shaw; many nieces and
nephews; and numerous family members. Bobby and Ashley were wed November 20,
2004, and his devotion to Ashley was, and is, un-measureable. Bobby
continually showed his undeniable love to Ashley, as if tomorrow would never
come. He loved to spend as much time spoiling his daughters in every manner
imaginable, especially fishing. Bobby enjoyed nothing more than quality time
with his family. Bobby, you will always be remembered for your love of live,
and your welcoming smile. Until we are reunited as a family, remember, you are
deeply loved and missed. „FISH ON Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 2,
2005, at 11 a.m., in the Lehi West Stake Center, 1945 N. 500 West. A viewing
will be held Monday evening, 6-8 p.m., at the Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main,
Lehi; and, Tuesday, at the church one hour prior to services. Interment, Orem
City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to any branch
of the Far West Bank to the Robert Troutman Memorial Fund.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/1/2005.

Vogel, Arnold Albert
Arnold Albert Vogel 1906-2005 Arnold Albert Vogel, age 98, passed away on
April 28, 2005 in Salt Lake City. Born to Eberhard H. and Minnie L. Vogel on
September 20, 1906. He married Lula May Freeman. Arnold spent his adult life
in Southern California and for the last 18 years lived with his son Rod and
daughter-in-law Pauline Vogel. He is survived by numerous grandchildren and
great grandchildren. He will be remembered for his generosity. He shared his
meager resources freely with family and friends. He loved his family
unconditionally. "It takes a tough guy to live to be 98 years old." Our family
would like to thank Gayle Patterson of IHC home health care and Dr. Mark Rada
for their compassionate service and neighbors Glen and Linda Reich for
Christian service above and beyond the call. Funeral services will be Monday,
May 2 at 12:00 at the East Mill Creek 16th Ward chapel at 3408 South Celeste
Way, Salt Lake City, 84109. The family will receive friends an hour before the
service. Interment will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of
flowers the family requests a children's book that will be donated to the
Primary Children's Hospital.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/30/2005 - 5/1/2005.

Whites, Kenneth G. (Turk)
Kenneth (Turk) G. Whites "Together Again" Beloved father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather, Kenneth (Turk) G. Whites, 88, of Lindon, Utah, formerly of
Rolla, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2005. He was born at home in
Rolla, Missouri, on November 12, 1916, to William and Jennie Williams Whites.
He graduated from Rolla High School and attended MSM, where he was active in
sports. He married his sweetheart, Julia Jones, on July 5, 1940. Turk was a
postal worker for the U.S. Post Office in Rolla for 30 years. He served in the
U.S. Army in World War II in the Philippines and Japan. He loved fly-fishing
at Meremec Springs, and both deer and turkey hunting in his much-loved
Missouri hills. He was a great cook and loved sharing his creations. He was
very artistic, creating rugs and wall hangings from carpet scraps, doing
taxidermy & tying flies. He took pride in his vegetable garden and his yard.
He was a good and honest man that always stood up for the right. In December
of 1999, he was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Survivors include his daughter, Judy (Kent) Peay, Lindon,
daughter-in-law, Kathleen Whites, West Jordan, both of Utah; grandchildren,
Jeff (Karon) Peay, Australia; Daniele (Chris) Shurtleff, West Jordan, Utah;
Lisa (Steve) Sorensen, Orem, Utah; Jennie (Jamie) Elder, Mason, Illinois;
Stephanie (Joe) Jackson, Salem, Utah; Kristy (Travis) Webb, Orem, Utah; Scott
Whites, Farmington, Utah; Tony Whites, Salt Lake City, Utah; Richard (Kristie)
Whites, Eagle Mountain, Utah; Matthew Whites, West Jordan, Utah; Meggin
(Kenny) Browning, Farmington, Utah; Steven Whites, West Jordan, Utah; and 19
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; and son, Kenneth L.
Whites. The family would like to thank the staff of Orchard Care Center for
their kind and loving care of Turk this past month. Funeral services will be
held Monday, May 2, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the LDS Church, 325 North Canal
Drive, Lindon, Utah. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah; and,
from 9:30-10:30 a.m., prior to the services at the church on Monday. Interment
will be held in the Lindon City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the
family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/1/2005.

Wright, Robert O.
Robert O. Wright 1927-2005 Bob Wright passed away on April 9, 2005 with his
wife Jane near by. At age 78, a sudden heart attack took him while wintering
in Yuma, AZ. Bob was born in Riverside, CA. He loved music, sports and books
all of his life. He always had a warm friendly smile and handshake for
everyone and loved to visit. Bob loved and served his country for many years
in the Merchant Marine, Air Force, and later as a civilian employed by the
Navy. He served in WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam Wars. The latter part of his Air
Force career, from which he retired, was spent in Wash. DC at the Pentagon.
Bob is survived by his wife Jane, sons Tony and Steve Wright and daughters
Nancy and Christine Wright, and grandchildren. The memorial service will be
held Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 4/30/2005 - 5/1/2005.