OBITS: Daily Herald 11 May 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Flint, Blanche Anderson
Blanche Anderson Flint "Called to Serve" Blanche Anderson Flint, age 86, died
on May 9, 2005, in Salt Lake City. She was born on April 21, 1919, in Emery
County, Utah to Boas and Catherine Christianson Anderson. She married E. Dean
Flint on April 3, 1942. Blanche served her country as a "Rosie the Riveter"
during World War II, and has faithfully served the Lord as a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having been called to many
positions including Relief Society President and Theology Instructor, and
served two missions, to Florida and North Carolina. She is survived by her
son, Edward D. (Diana) Flint, grandchildren Benjamin, Stephanie and David
Flint, great-grandson, Cody Fortner; her brother Raymond G. (Sally) Anderson,
sisters, Katherine (Calvert) Ivie, Mary (Scott) Shephard, and Margaret
(Robert) Harker, special daughter-in-law, Jolyn (Dennis) Dickerson, and
hundreds of cousins, nieces, nephews, and their families, and the thousands
whose lives were touched by her Christian compassion. She was preceded in
death by her parents, and siblings Rosetta Dahle, Helen Mason, Ruby Marinelli,
Edward Anderson, and her husband of 43 years, E. Dean Flint, who passed away
twenty years ago on the same date, May 9, 1985. Funeral services will be held
on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Cannon Eighth Ward Chapel, 1250 W. 1400 S.,
Salt Lake City at 12:00 Noon. Viewing prior to services from 10 a.m. to noon
at the chapel and on Wednesday Evening, May 11 at Deseret Memorial Mortuary,
36 E. 700 S. from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Interment: Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/11/2005.

Nelson, Aleisa Anderson
Aleisa Anderson Nelson Aleisa Anderson Nelson, 31, of Pleasant Grove passed
away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2005 at her home. She was born June 16,
1973 in American Fork to Edward and Janell Blackhurst Anderson. She married
Sterling Nelson on February 21, 1998 in Pleasant Grove. Aleisa grew up in
Lindon and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1990. She received a
B. A. in Education from Southern Utah University. Aleisa was a dedicated sixth
grade teacher at Highland Elementary School and had a great love and influence
on many young lives. Aleisa's greatest joy was being a mother to her two young
children, Jackson, age 6 and McKennah, 18 months. Aleisa was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband
Sterling, Pleasant Grove; her two children; parents Ed and Janell Anderson,
Highland; siblings, Angie, Highland; Chad (Annie) Anderson, Orem; Andrea
(Jason) Milne, Fayetteville, AK; grandparents: Don and Bonnie Anderson, Lindon
and Zola Blackhurst, Highland; niece, Tashlyn and nephews, Devyn and Hayden.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services
will be held Friday, May 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Heritage LDS
Chapel, 10390 North Alpine Highway, Highland. 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 Highland City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/11/2005.

Stutz, Jennifer Griffith
Jennifer Griffith Stutz Our beloved Jennifer Griffith Stutz passed away the
5th of May, 2005. She was born January 19th, 1978 in Provo, Utah. After
enduring many of life's struggles, it was her time to return to her Heavenly
Father. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Stutz. Jennifer is
survived by her three children, Melissa, Gage, and Garrett; her mother
Collette; raising-father, Randy Conklin; father Roy Griffith; and grandparents
Verl and Sharon Brimhall and Nancy Ann Myer Campbell. Funeral services will be
held Friday, May 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lakeview 1st Ward, 1700 North
Geneva Road, Provo. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Berg
Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street as well as at the church Friday
morning, one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. May she
always be with the angels.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/11/2005.

Thomas, James W.
James W. Thomas James Waldo Thomas, 52, passed from this earthly life back to
the arms of his mother on Mother's Day, May 8, 2005 from unexpected
complications of pneumonia. Jim was born January 31, 1953 in Spanish Fork to
Waldo and Emma Rigtrup Thomas. He grew up in Spanish Fork and graduated from
Spanish Fork High School and Utah Valley College. He married Leona Nielsen and
they had a daughter, Emilee. They were later divorced. He married Sheila
Schmall and they had two children, Sierra and Marcus. They were later
divorced. Jim was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
and he was a person who gave all he could to others. He was not one to find
fault with others and seldom held a grudge. He had a rocky road in life losing
his father at age 10, thus he and his mom had a special bond. He was her
little Jimmy, and now she is welcoming him home. Jim is survived by Sierra,
Marcus and Emilee Thomas (children), Larry Neilsen and Titia (Carl) Grigg
(stepchildren), Crystal Grigg (grand-daughter), his brother George R. Thomas,
his sister Sally (Reed) Nelson and Teena Wernig (special friend and cousin).
He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be on Friday
May 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish
Fork. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. or Friday one hour
prior to the services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/11/2005.

Tingey, Laurel Batty
Laurel Batty Tingey Laurel Batty Tingey, 55, of Bluffdale passed away Sunday,
May 8, 2005 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born June 13, 1949 in
Pleasant Grove, Utah to Blaine and Ileen Rasband Batty. She married Brice
Adams and together had two children. They were later divorced. She married Val
Tingey on July 25, 1998 in Lindon. Laurel grew up in Lindon and graduated from
Pleasant Grove High School. She is survived by her husband Val of Bluffdale;
children: Abraham (Hillary) Adams, Payson and Belinda (Jared) Senior, Las
Vegas; 15 grandchildren; father, Blaine (JoAnn) Batty, Wallsburg; two sisters,
Norma Harrison, AZ; Janeale (Kelly) Christiansen, AZ; three brothers, Doyle
(Karen) Batty, Orem; Roy (Sandra) Batty, Spanish Fork; Layne (Peggy) Batty,
Payson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ileen and brothers, Glade
Newell and Garth W. Batty. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12,
2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olpin Family Mortuary Chapel, 494 South 300 East,
Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the
mortuary and on Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the
Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/10/2005 - 5/11/2005.

Wagoner, Joan Kelly
Joan Kelly Wagoner Joan Kelly Wagoner of Springville UT passed away on April
23, 2005 in Apple Valley CA after years of enduring a long and painful
illness. She was born in Springville June 3, 1936 to Paul and Mary Spafford
Kelly. She graduated from Springville High School in 1954 where she was a
mighty Red Devil cheerleader. Joan was a faithful Red Devil fan to her last
day. Joan was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and
friend to all who knew her. Her family meant everything. She was always there
to lend a helping hand, give advice, tell a bad "club" joke, or just sit and
listen. She will be surely missed, but will live forever in our hearts,
thoughts and prayers. Joan is survived by her husband Alan B. Wagoner of Apple
Valley CA, 4 children, David (Darcie) Allan of Oak City UT, Jeff (Kim) Allan
of Keller TX, Jaimie (Robb) Shipp of Apple Valley CA. and Chad (Paige) Allan
of Provo UT, 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived
by brother Bud (Myrtle) Lowe of Stafford AZ, sister Marie Barrett of
Springville UT, sister Pauline (Don) Farrer of Provo UT, brother George (Jan)
Kelly of St. George UT, and sister-in-law Shirleen Lowe of Springville UT.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Mary Kelly, and a brother
Jay Lowe. Joan's body was cremated on April 27, 2005 in Apple Valley. In honor
of her wishes, funeral services were not held.
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/11/2005 - 5/12/2005.

Wilkins, Jeremy John
Jeremy John Wilkins Jeremy John Wilkins, 30, of Pleasant Grove passed away
Sunday, May 8, 2005. He was born March 16, 1975 in American Fork, Utah to
Larry and Deborah Moffitt Wilkins. He married MaryAnn Barnett and they were
later divorced. Together they had a beautiful daughter Jaden who was the light
of Jeremy's life. Jeremy grew up in Pleasant Grove and attended school there.
He worked as a Computer Network Engineer and had a passion for computers and
all technology. He is survived by his daughter Jaden; mother, Deborah Wilkins,
Pleasant Grove; siblings: Brandon (Tammy) Wilkins, Pleasant Grove; Ryan
(Melinda) Wilkins, Beaver; and Tyler (Natalie) Wilkins, Eagle Mountain.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Pleasant Grove 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 5/11/2005.