OBITS: Daily Herald 5 May 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Baum, Ronda
Ronda Smith Baum, age 47, formerly of Lehi, Utah, passed away suddenly of a
heart attack at her home in Palmer Alaska. She was born April 26, 1958 to
Ernest and Colene Smith of Lehi. Ronda attended school, graduating from Lehi
High School. She married her best friend and high school sweetheart, Kevin D.
Baum on December 8, 1977 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Ronda was an excellent
homemaker and loved to cook for her family and friends. Her suckers and egg
rolls were always a must have when she came for a visit. Ronda will be
remembered lovingly as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and
sister. She will be missed by her husband Kevin Baum, and 5 children, Michael,
Nicole, Candice, Brittany and Alan. And her 3 grandchildren Joshua, Tony and
Emma, all of Palmer, Alaska. Her parents Ernest and Colene Smith, of Lehi and
siblings Dale (Delores) Smith, Robert (Karen) Smith, Debbie (Steve) Gates,
Charlene (Robert) Bough, Art (Janine) Smith, Marc (Marlene) Smith, Todd (Pam)
Smith and Laura (Scott) Johnson. She is preceded in death by her brother Earl
Hales and grandparents. Funeral services will be held May 7th in Palmer,
Alaska.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/5/2005.

Gordon, John Dean "Johnny"
John "Johnny" Dean Gordon OREM In loving memory of our husband, our father,
grandfather, brother and dear friend John Dean Gordon (Johnny), who passed
away in his home. Born on December 13, 1921 to Eliza Boberg and John Henry
Gordon of Axtell, Utah, he met his bride in his youth, not long before
enlisting in the Navy. He was stationed on the USS St. Louis (The Lucky Lou)
and survived the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. While on leave,
he married his love, Kathryn Louise Clark of Provo, on September 5, 1943. He
had a burning in his belly for the great outdoors, which was extinguished
every time the fresh air hit it, whether it be camping, fishing, hunting or
simply in his own garden, where he produced the most exquisite roses. He is
already missed and will never be forgotten. Johnny is survived by his
sweetheart, Kathryn Louise Clark Gordon of Orem; brothers Jack Gordon of
Citrus Heights, CA, Curtis Gordon of Heber City, UT; children, Lynda Chu,
Orem, Peggy Ferguson, Provo, UT, John Daniel Gordon, Las Vegas, NV;
grandchildren, Shelly Burns, Provo, Jade Lovgren, Olathe, KS, Bryce Stubbs,
Provo, Lani McCann, Salem, UT, Michael Ferguson, Provo, Kenneth Chu, Payson,
UT, Maile Chu, Riverton, UT; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Burns, Bryan Lovgren,
Justine Burns, Austin, Andrew Lovgren, Jasmine McCann, KeAlii Iongi-Chu, Keawe
Chu, Sophie McCann. The family would like to thank Lynda for her loving
dedication to his care over the past six months. Funeral services were held
Friday, May 6th, 2005 at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State, Orem.
Interment was held in the Orem City Cemetery with military rites provided by
VFW District #4. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com Daddy's gone fishing! To correct Thursday's
obituary, John was born on December 13, 1921.
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/5/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Harward, Hortense C.
Hortense C. Harward, age 88 of Springville, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005.
She was born June 1, 1916 in Springville, Utah to Edgar Vernon and Sylvia May
Hansen Crandall. She married Lenard R. Harward on September 27, 1937 in the
Salt Lake Temple. He preceded her in death March 23, 1986. Hortense was a
wonderful homemaker. She loved to work. Hortense and her sister Loeen gave
many bread and pie demonstrations throughout the county. She loved crafts and
quilting projects and was awarded the Silver Thimble from the Utah State Quilt
Guild for her contributions to quilting. She is survived by her children: Nan
Peery of Morgan Hill, CA; Ron and Jud (Marsha) both of Springville; Jane
(Larry) Overman of North Ogden; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by a brother, LaMar "Sonny" Crandall; three sisters:
Elaine Jackson, Loeen Whiting and Carma Martin; and a sister-in-law, Leah
Crandall. Preceded in death by two brothers, Bliss and Ruel Crandall. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at
451 South Main in Springville. There will be a viewing held Friday evening
from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville and
Saturday at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in
the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a
contribution in Hortense's name to the charity of your choice. Condolences may
be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/5/2005.

Henstrom, Martha Carolyn Adams
Martha Carolyn Adams Henstrom, 67, passed away peacefully after a struggle
with cancer on May 2, 2005, at her home in Provo, UT. Beloved wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, aunt and friend she will be sorely missed by those left
behind. Born on Dec. 22, 1937, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Paul Monroe and Louise
Cruikshank Adams. She began a life that would bless everyone she knew. She
spent her early years in Delta, UT. returning to Montpelier when she was
twelve. Martha graduated from Montpelier High School, 1955, and then from
Brigham Young University with a B.A. in 1959 & M.A. in 1962, in Drama/Speech
and a minor in English. She was active in plays, several BYU movies, and voice
recordings for Radio, TV, and books. Martha won the Best Actress award for two
years at BYU. She married Richard Henry Henstrom on June 17th, 1960, in the
Salt Lake Temple. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, she blessed children, young women, women and others with
her leadership assignments. Martha and her husband recently served a full time
mission at the Provo MTC. She served diligently in many other callings. Martha
was a former President of BYU Women on two occasions and PTA president a
number of times in local schools. She was a renaissance woman gifted in
acting, singing, sewing, quilting, crafts, teaching and many other areas.
Martha's music gifts were a blessing to both children and adults. Her quick
wit always brought a smile. She served others constantly in a home that was
open to all. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her
husband, Richard H. Henstrom, children, Shelley (Paul) Larsen, Draper, UT;
David (Ann) Henstrom, Plymouth, MN; Alexander (Ellen) Henstrom, Portland, OR;
William (Melanie) Henstrom, Hillsboro, OR; Douglas (Nicky) Henstrom,
Rochester, MN; Michael (Stephanie) Henstrom, Beaverton, OR; and Robyn
Henstrom, Provo, UT; 24 grandchildren and brothers, Jim (MaryAnn) Adams,
Arlington, TX; and Fred (Barbara) Adams, Cedar City, UT. Funeral services will
be held Friday, May 6, 2005, at 1:00 p.m at the Sharon East Stake Center, 1060
East 2400 North, Provo, Family and friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8
p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and from
11:30-12:30 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the
East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo. In lieu of
flowers donations may be made to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/4/2005 - 5/5/2005.

Judson, Donovan Clair
Donovan Clair Judson Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather, Donovan Clair Judson, age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 3,
2005 at his home in Payson, surrounded by is loving wife and children. He was
born January 17, 1923, in Lamoni, Iowa, the youngest of 5 children of Arthur
Richard and Maud Olsen Judson. He was raised and educated in Corpus Christi,
Texas, graduating at the top of his class. He served in the Army Air Corps
during WWII. He met his sweetheart, Betty J. Johnson during the war, and they
were married December 20, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Donovan was an active member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many
callings including Bishop of the 1st Ward and counselor in the Corpus Christi,
Texas Stake. These were great blessings to him. He was a great example to his
family and all who knew him. Donovan was skilled in many crafts and
occupations, working at Douglas Aircraft in California, as an airplane
mechanic, a machinist and engineer at the Naval Air Station in Corpus,
Christi, Texas; farming; and a restaurnteur. Dad enjoyed flying airplanes,
hunting and fishing, and reading. Dad instilled the value of hard work and
letting nothing go to waste. He could find use for just about everything. He
is survived by: his wife, of 60 years; 4 daughters, Kathleen (Michael)
Clarkson; Shirley Campbell; Donna (Chris) Huber; Lori Judson; 10
grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,
three sisters, Zest Judson, Teloir Binz; Ilene Busby; a brother, Ralph Judson;
and a son-in-law, Barry Campbell. Our family would like to express deep
appreciation and gratitude to Vista Care Hospice for their loving care during
Dad's Illness. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at
the Mtn. View 3rd Ward, 75 South 600 East, where friends may call 9:30-10:45
a.m. Burial will be in the Payson Cemetery with military rites accorded by the
American Legion, Dist. #4. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/5/2005.

Paxman, Ronald E.
Ronald E. Paxman "Together Again" Ronald Eugene Paxman, 93, of Spanish Fork,
passed away on Monday, May 2, 2005 at the Art City Nursing and Rehab Center in
Springville. He was born on February 18, 1912 in Springville, the son of
Thomas Burdell and Clara Jean Beardall Paxman. He married Mary Jane Gull on
September 29, 1934 in Springville. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple on September 22, 1952. She passed away on March 10, 1995.
Ronald attended schools in Silver City and Springville. He worked for the
Spanish Fork Foundry, M.R. Taylors Furniture, and at U.S. Steel. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as financial clerk in
the High Priest Quorum. Survivors include three daughters: Jean (Lee) Rieske
of Spanish Fork, Janet (LaMonte) Whitehead of Spanish Fork, Shirley (John)
Titcomb of Heber City; 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and four
great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Emily Campbell of Reno, Nevada. She
was preceded in death by two sisters: Auleen Dumas and LaVern Bryan; three
brothers: Bill, Frank, and Dean; and two great-grandchildren, Dusty and
Garrett. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the
Spanish Fork 19th Ward Chapel, 591 North Main, Spanish Fork. Friends may call
at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork on Friday evening 6 til 8
p.m. or Saturday at the ward from 9:45 til 10:45 a.m. prior to the services.
Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. The family would like to
thank Comfort Care Hospice, Horizon Home Health Care, and Art City Nursing for
the loving care they gave our father. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/5/2005.

Taylor, Zonna Sheen
Zonna Sheen Taylor, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 in
Spanish Fork, Utah. Zonna was born December 13, 1915 in Salem, Utah to George
William and Elma Violet Sheen. Zonna was the youngest of four children. She
married Clawson H. Taylor on October 29, 1934. She lived her entire life in
Salem. Zonna operated Zon's Caf  in Salem for a number of years. She worked
for 14 years in the Morris Center Cafeteria at BYU. After she retired, she
served a mission at the Provo Temple as an ordinance worker. She loved to
crochet and spend time with her family. Despite living the last years of her
life with complications from a stroke, she remained cheerful and continually
expressed thanks to those around her, her "angels." Her faith in God was a
great example to her family and all those who knew her. She will be deeply
missed. Zonna is survived by her daughters: Kaye Elde (Byron), Sharon
Roderick, Nancy Law (Lloyd); 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and
five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Clawson; son,
Gale Clawson; and daughter, Elma Jackson. Funeral services will be Friday, May
6, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Knoll Park Ward LDS Chapel, 460 West SR 198 in
Salem. Friends and family 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. 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 5/5/2005.

Wolf Jr., Ernest Willy (Bill)
"Back with Evy" Ernest Willy (Bill) Wolf, Jr. age 79, died May 3, 2005 at the
home of his daughter in Spanish Fork from complications of cancer. He was born
September 17, 1925 in Eureka, Utah to Ernest Willy Wolf, Sr. and Rosalie
Kratzer. He married Evy Johannesen March 31, 1956. She passed away January 5,
1990. Our beloved grandfather has gone to be with our grandmother again. As a
grandfather, father, brother, uncle and friend he leaves behind many who loved
him and will miss him dearly. He was proud to be a boy scout, a veteran in the
Army Air Force and a member of the Utah Cattleman's Association. He liked to
travel with his wife, our grandma, Evy. Their last trip together was to Norway
to visit grandma's family. As president of the Triangle Ranch, Inc. in Goshen,
Utah, he was an incredible rancher. He transformed desert into oasis at "Cow
Hollow". His greatest achievement, however, was being the greatest grandpa in
the world. Grandpa, we will sorely miss going out west with you, going on
trips with you, going to the movies, and especially having you come to stay at
our house. We love you Grandpa! He is survived by two daughters, Anna-Marie
(Dwayne) Bass, Spanish Fork, Christine Wolf, Lindon; three grandchildren,
Sara, Will and Yvonne; two brothers, Carl Wolf, Buck Wolf, both of Goshen; and
two sisters, Rosalie Oates, Ashland, Oregon, Carolyn Miles, Salt Lake City. He
was preceded in death by a brother, Casper. Funeral services will be Saturday,
May 7th at 11:00 a.m. in the Goshen LDS Chapel. Friends may call at
Holladay-Brown Funeral Home, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Friday 6 to 8 p.m.
and Saturday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment, Goshen Cemetery. Family suggests donations in lieu of flowers be
made to a cancer research center of your choice.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/5/2005.