OBITS: Daily Herald 7 May 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Batchelor, Joie
Joie Batchelor Joie Batchelor, 93, of Provo, Utah, died Thursday, May 5, 2005.
She was born August 9, 1911, in Nephi, Utah, the daughter of Roy Lunt and
Annie Jacobsen Batchelor. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. Joie graduated from BY High School, Provo, Utah, and
Brigham Young University. She was an accomplished cellist and was in the BYU
Symphony Orchestra. Joie shared her musical talents with the community for
many years. She is survived by her two nephews, Donald (Kay) Cowan, Orem, Utah
and David (Susanna) Cowan, Wellington, Florida and nieces, Marilyn (Lloyd)
Bullock, New Castle, Colorado and Barbara Kelley, Orem. She is also survived
by her special friend and foster daughter, Doris (Jim) Platt, Salt Lake City,
Utah and special grandchildren, Andrea, Cameron, Kirsten, and Nicole and their
children. She also leaves behind many dear friends. She was preceded in death
by her mother, father and two sisters, Leila Cowan and Verda Thomas. Special
Thanks to the wonderful people at Cove Point Retirement Community for the
loving care and attention they gave Joie for the last several years. Funeral
services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. in the Walker
Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, where friends may call from
11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.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 from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Bennett, Elizabeth (Beth)
Elizabeth (Beth) Miller Bennett, 92, passed away May 4, 2005 at Heritage
Convalescent Center in American Fork, UT from causes incident to age and
Alzheimer's Disease. She was born May 21, 1912 to Joseph F. and Annie Reynolds
Miller. She married Melvin Bert Bennett on April 27, 1931 in Rock Springs, WY
and later moved to Alpine, Utah. She attended Nurses Training at Utah
Technical College and worked as a licensed practical nurse for over 30 years.
Elizabeth was a avid bowler. Elizabeth and Bert were blessed with seven
children. Survived by children, Pat Angelbuer, Mel (Gloria) Bennett, Gary
(LaMae) Bennett, Lois (Ralph) Edwards, Max (Shirlene) Bennett, Lyn (Larry)
Wanlass, Shelley Bennett, 26 grandchildren, 73.5 great grandchildren and 20
great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3
brothers, 2 grandsons, 1 great grandson, 1 great granddaughter and 1
great-great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9 at 11
am at the Anderson & Sons Mortuary Chapel. Friends may call at the mortuary
Sunday evening from 6 to 8 pm and Monday 9:45 to 10:45 am prior to services.
Interment, American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/7/2005.

Bleazard, Val
Val Bleazard Our beloved sister, aunt, and friend, Val Bleazard, passed away
unexpectedly Wednesday, May 4th, 2005. She was born May 28, 1959, in Salt Lake
City. She lived her childhood in Grantsville, Utah and enjoyed living her
adulthood in the Provo/Orem area. She graduated from Grantsville High School
in 1977, served an LDS mission in Louisville, KY, and obtained a degree in
Elementary Education at BYU. She was a loving, devoted, award-winning teacher
who touched the lives of many children through the years. She was an active
member of the LDS church and enjoyed her callings in Relief Society, Primary,
and Young Women's. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Max and
Bonnie Bleazard, and her sister, Boneta. She is survived by three brothers;
Mark (Shawna) Bleazard, Craig (Kristy) Bleazard, and John (Kathryn) Bleazard.
She'll be dearly missed by her 21 nieces and nephews and 17 grandnieces and
grandnephews. Viewing will be held Sunday, May 8th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Funeral services
will be held Monday, May 9th at 1:00 p.m. at the Suncrest 9th Ward LDS Chapel,
130 North 400 West, Orem. Friends and family may call one hour prior to the
services. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery at approximately
4:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/7/2005.

Cheney, Dennis Ardell
Dennis Ardell Cheney, 51, passed away May 5, 2005, in the Utah Valley Regional
Medical Center. Dennis was born October 21, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah to
Clifford D. and Joanne Knight Cheney. He married Janice R. Lyman November 18,
1995, in Dardanelle, California, and later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.
Dennis graduated from Turlock High School in Turlock, California. He received
a Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University. He loved spending time with
his family, especially in the outdoors. He had a great love for music and
computers. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
and went on an LDS mission to Germany. He worked as a business manager. Dennis
is survived by his parents, wife, Janice Rae, and their children, Jason
(Kimberly) Cheney, Noah (Tiffany) Cheney, Adam Cheney, Levi (Rozalyn)
Campbell, Clint Campbell, Katie Campbell, Stephanie Campbell, 4 grandchildren,
Drayton, Miles, Kaylie, Braydon Cheney, 2 brothers, D. Rick (Deanne), Tim R.
Cheney, sister, Marcie L. (Don) Goines. Funeral services will be held Monday,
May 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Lindon 12th Ward Chapel, 325 North 600 East,
Lindon. Family and friends may call Sunday evening at the church from 6-8 p.m.
and Monday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymorturies.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/7/2005.

Evans, Wayne Harrington
Wayne Harrington Evans of Springville, Utah passed away May 5, 2005 at Utah
Valley Regional Medical Center of complications following surgery at the age
of 88. Wayne was born November 14, 1916 in Springville, Utah, the oldest of 5
children born to Hyrum Lester and LaPreal Harrington Evans. He married Elma
Patrick Evans on August 17, 1945 in Salt Lake City. The marriage was
solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints on February 17, 1955. They are the parents to 4 children, Diane, Lynn,
Karen, and James. Wayne attended school in Springville, graduating from
Springville High School in 1935, living his entire 88 years in Springville.
After graduation, he began working with his father on construction, a job that
led him into many years of employment with Thorn Construction Company and
later with W.W. Clyde Construction Company as a carpenter and a cement mason.
He was a hard worker and handyman, teaching his children from a young age the
accomplishment of hard work. Wayne began work on the family home by purchasing
one of the barracks of the internment camp from WWII in Topaz, Utah. Extra
brick he purchased from an apartment house in Provo, Utah meant he could build
the house fully, instead of the basement home it was going to be. Wayne was an
avid boater, hunter, and fisherman. He spent many summer days with his family
in the boat on Utah Lake teaching his children to water ski or just
sightseeing, speeding around the Lake. He loved to fish at Strawberry
Reservoir, and in recent years at Schofield. Wayne was an avid reader, reading
the newspaper daily, along with many religious books. He followed politics and
always voted. He was a man not afraid to speak his mind for what he believed,
and was not easily swayed by others' opinions. He was the Employment
Specialist in his Ward and a Home Teacher, until his legs became too weak for
him to do much walking. He loved his family dearly, always having provided for
their needs. And we, his family loved him for the love and upbringing he
provided us. We will truly miss him. Wayne is survived by his wife of 60
years, Elma P. Evans; Children: Diane (Bonner) Gillies, Springville; Lynn
(Becky) Evans, Portland, OR; Karen (Dennis) Jensen, Las Vegas, NV; James
(Sharon) Evans, Salem, UT; Sisters: Beth Peterson, Springville; Shirley
Bradford, Spanish Fork; 30 grandchildren, 50+ great-grandchildren. Preceded in
death by his parents, brother Jerry Evans, and Sister Helen Jewell. Services
will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Springville LDS 3rd Ward
Chapel, 55 N. Main. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services
Monday. Friends may also call Sunday, May 8, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S., Springville. Interment will be in the
Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to
www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/7/2005.

Gillman, Cleo Raymond
Cleo Raymond Gillman, 97, of Orem passed away May 5, 2005 in Ogden. Raymond
was born August 22, 1907 to Charles Raymond and Hazel Fryer Gillman in Lindon,
Utah. He married Carol Allred on June 16, 1930 in Provo. On June 16 2005, they
would have celebrated 75 years of marriage. Raymond grew up in Orem and
attended school in Lindon. He had fond memories of riding his horse to Vernal
as he followed his parents in their wagon. He worked for U.S. Steel for 30
years. Raymond and Carol are the parents of three sons: Bud (Sherill) Gillman,
American Fork; Larry (Louise) Gillman, Farr West; and Dennis (Peggy) Gillman,
Needles, California; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great
great-grandchildren; brothers: LaDell (Nadine) Gillman and Harley (Mary)
Gillman both of Orem; sister, Phyllis Cook, Murray. Graveside services will be
held Saturday, May 7, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Orem City Cemetery under the
direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to
the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/7/2005.

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.

Mikkelson, Elwin N. "Flash"
Elwin N. "Flash" Mikkelson Ret. Lt. Col. 1918 - 2005 "Flash" passed way
peacefully in his sleep, May 4, 2005. Born May 21, 1918, to Niels and Olevia
Mikkelson in Fountain Green, Utah. Married Laura B. Cochran May 24, 1942.
Graduated Moroni High School, Snow College, Arizona State Teacher's College
with a Master's degree. Coached and taught biological sciences at Snow College
(7 yrs.) and Orem High (25 yrs.). Served his country in World War II as an
Army Air Corps pilot. "Flash" will be remembered for his enthusiasm for
anything athletic and his compassionate service to friends, neighbors, church
and family. Survived by his wife, Laura, four children, John (Betty), Jody
(Glen) Gardner, Nedra (Jay) Bunker, Gary (Sharon), 13 grandchildren, 21
great-grandchildren. Siblings, Allan and Dorothy. Preceded in death by his
parents and four brothers, Dorian, Merlin, Wendell and Rey. Funeral services
will be held Monday, May 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Edgemont 2nd Ward Chapel,
555 East 3230 North, Provo. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from
6-8 p.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, and
from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in
the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.

Miles, Theone Koeven
Theone Koeven Miles 1930-2005 Theone Koeven Miles, age 75, passed away in her
sleep on Thursday, May 5, 2005 after a long battle with lung cancer. She was
born February 8, 1930 in Georgetown, Idaho to Isaac and Rachel Koeven. She
married John Kenneth Miles in the Logan L.D.S. Temple on July 23, 1953 and
together they had five children. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother
and friend. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints. She served missions to the Great Lakes and with her husband
in the Toronto, Ontario Canada Temple. She enjoyed serving in the Chicago and
Provo Temples. She had great influence on many people through her teaching of
children and in Relief Society. Her greatest joy was seeing her grandchildren
and rejoicing in their achievements. Theone is survived by her husband, four
children: Kerry Miles (Carolyn), Marcia Nielsen (Gary), Regan Miles (Debra),
and Maurine Lee (Larry), sisters Sheila Meservy and Mary Steck, and fourteen
grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Kaye Boehme, brothers
Amos, Philip and Joseph Koeven, daughter-in-law Shauna Miles, and her son,
Michael Jon Miles. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at the
Grandview South Stake Center, 1122 Grand Avenue, Provo, Utah at 11:30 a.m.
Family and friends may call Monday morning from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the church,
prior to the services. Interment at Provo City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements
conducted by Berg Mortuary in Provo, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations can
be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund, Missionary Fund or Humanitarian
Service Center. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/7/2005.

Mohler, Rebecca Louise Keele "Becky"
Rebecca "Becky" Louise Keele Mohler passed away in Payson, UT on May 3, 2005
at the age of 41. Becky was born in Payson, UT on September 26, 1963 to Clara
"Louise" Horton and Larry Warner Keele. She graduated from Northport High
School in Northport, WA. She married Billy Mohler September 15, 1984 in
Mapleton, UT. They made their home in Payson, UT. Becky was very proud of
their three boys Jesse, Jared and Brandon. She had a special love for all
animals and cared for many over the years. Many of us have been the proud
recipients of the amazing doilies, table cloths, etc. that Becky crocheted.
She was a talented artist and could draw most anything. Becky has had one of
her many beautiful poems published. Becky also enjoyed hunting with her
family. She is survived by her husband Bill Mohler and their three boys Jesse,
Jared and Brandon. Also by her mother Louise (Gene) Barnhart, Colville, WA and
her sisters Michelle (Kelvin) Davis, Nephi, UT, and Kimberly Marsing,
Colville, WA, and her brother Alexander Barnhart, Colville, WA. Much
appreciation in extended for the incredible support to the many extended
family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005
at 11:00 a.m. at Berg Mortuary of Springville, Utah, 525 East 400 South,
Springville. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to services.
Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/7/2005.

Turner, Zora Mae
Zora Mae "The Blanket Lady" Amtoft Eves Johnston Turner, age 96, passed away
Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at her home in Springville, Utah. She was born May 31,
1908 in Provo, Utah to Lars Peter Andersen and Christeen Marie Andersen
Amtoft. Zora Mae served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, including a mission to the Coldwell Idaho Mission. She
graduated from BYU in 1956 with a BA degree in Elementary Education and taught
school for two years. She published a book named "Grandma Can I Take It Home".
Zora Mae served on many compassionate services including making "Magic
Blankets" for new born babies and friends who might need them. She received a
Citation for Kindness from the State of Rhode Island, was honored at the BYU
Extravaganza and rode in the Independence Day Parade in 2000 receiving the
Freedom Award for that year. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard
John Johnston to whom she is sealed. Survivors include her daughter, Maxine
Weight and her husband Grant McKay with 13 children; son, Arthur Glenn Eves
Jr. and his wife Carol Joan with 11 children; son, Wendell A. Eves and his
wife Carol Jean with 7 children; daughter, Carol Joy Schiess and her husband
D. Nephi with 18 children, including 13 stepchildren; son, Paul Gary Eves and
his wife Joy with 2 children; son, Howard D. Eves and his wife Ann with 4
children. She is also survived by stepson, Kenneth Kay Johnston and his wife
Barbara with 4 children; stepson, Wesley Johnston and his wife Kathy with 4
children; stepson, Ron Johnston and his wife Ceasar May with 7 children;
stepdaughter, Zoetta Ann Paxman and her husband Dennis with 5 children;
grandchildren and step-grandchildren's posterity of 240 children. Funeral
services will be held Monday, May 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Hobble Creek Stake
Center at 455 S. 1300 East in Springville. There will be a viewing held Sunday
evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the church and from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church
prior to the services. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery in Provo, Utah
under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary of Springville. Condolences may be
sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/7/2005 - 5/8/2005.