OBITS: Daily Herald 15 May 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Argyle, Reed B.
Reed B. Argyle Reed Betts Argyle, our loving husband, father, and grandfather,
passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, May 13, 2005, at the age of 77.
Born May 9, 1928, in Payson, Utah, the son of Ivan & Venetta Betts Argyle. He
married Gladys Haskell on November 2, 1950; she preceded him in death. He
later married Dorothy Bearnson on July 11, 1969, in the Salt Lake Temple. They
made their home in Payson where they have resided for 36 years. Dad served in
the Navy during WWII. He worked as an Air Traffic Controller in Kansas City,
for a silver mine in Butte, Montana, with Geneva Steel for many years, and
retired as a Superintendent of US Postal Operations. Reed was a dedicated
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a
Ward/Stake Financial Clerk for over 30 years and enjoyed giving service to
many. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and had a passion for flying. He
loved being surrounded by family and carrying on family traditions. Reed is
survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 36 years; his children: Joy Argyle
Jasperson, Shaun Argyle, Edward Bearnson, and Karen (Kevin) Harward; seven
grandchildren; brothers, Jack and Howard Argyle; sister, LaVerne Larsen; as
well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in
death by his first wife, Gladys Haskell Argyle; and his sister, Lillian Irick.
Dad was cherished by all who knew him. He will be forever remembered for his
love of family and his kind spirit. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,
11 a.m., at the Payson Mountain View Stake Center, 600 East 75 South, where
family and friends may visit on Tuesday, 6-8 p.m.; and, again on Wednesday,
10-10:45 a.m. Interment will follow in the Payson City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Bray, Lynn W.
Lynn W. Bray Lynn W. Bray passed away May 12, 2005, from a long battle with
Leukemia. He was born June 12, 1920, to Wilford and Mable Matson Bray. Lynn
spent his early childhood in Provo, attending Maeser Elementary, Farrer Junior
High, and Provo High School. He married his best friend and the love of his
life, Jo Marie Borgeson, on November 5, 1945. They were sealed for time and
all eternity on December 14, 1963, in the Los Angeles Temple. Lynn is a member
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held several offices in
the Elders and High Priests Quorum. Lynn spent 35 years working for U.S. Steel
in Pittsburg, CA, beginning as a craneman and retired as the Superintendent of
Maintenance. He went back to work for Korff Engineering as a Project Manager
on several projects in the Eastern States, buying, renovating, and installing
steel mills. He retired for a second time after 16 years in Orem, UT, where he
and his wife made their home. He is survived by a daughter, Jolynn Coffman;
sons: Norman Bray (Michele), and David Smith (Sharon); and sister, Norma
Naylor. Lynn was preceded in death by his wife; daughter, Nancy Gregson; sons:
Robert Bray and Danny Smith; his parents, Wilford and Mabel Bray; sister, Lois
Darbro; and brother, Wesley Bray. There will be a viewing at Sundberg-Olpin
Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, UT, on Monday, May 16, 2005, between
the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.; or, one hour prior to the funeral on Tuesday,
May 17, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., in the Sunset Heights 6th Ward, 500 South 600
West, Orem, UT. There will be a luncheon for friends and family following the
funeral at the Sunset Heights 6th Ward, with graveside services at 2:00 p.m.
at the Springville Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, UT. Condolences may be
left with the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Childs, Eldora
Eldora Childs Eldora Alice York Braithwaite Childs, 92, passed away, after a
valiant fight with congestive heart failure and diabetes, on May 10, 2005.
Eldora was, and continues to be, an extraordinary light to those in this
ordinary world. Her dedication to the Lord, her family and her friends was
unmatched. She stretched her heart easily to love and serve all around her.
Our tears are of sorrow because we will miss her, of gratitude because we are
blessed to have known her, and of joy because we know we will be with her
again. Born October 21, 1912, in Santaquin , Utah. She married Victor
Braithwaite, and later divorced. She married her eternal sweetheart (Bob) on
September 8, 1944. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple
on November 9, 1963. Eldora enjoyed singing with many church choirs, helping
with flowers at funerals, preparing and serving food at banquets and serving
as a visiting teacher for over 60 years. She was always serving her family and
recalled fondly that she crocheted a bedspread for each of her three children.
She was always full of life and especially loved to dance, play softball, and
go fishing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Childs; her
parents, Rolla and Alice (Carter) York; her three brothers: Marvin, Floyd, and
Rolla York; and her sister, Ada Olson. She is survived by three children: Gary
V. (Marcia) Braithwaite, of Orem; Marlene (Steve) Argyle, of Bountiful; Lynda
(David) Broadbent, of Santaquin; 13 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and
four great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 19,
2005, at 11 a.m., in the old Santaquin Stake Center, 90 S. 200 East. Friends
and family may call at the Holladay-Brown Funeral Home, 66 S. 300 East,
Santaquin, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.; or, Thursday, at the church one hour prior to
services. Interment will be in the Santaquin City Cemetery. The family
expresses appreciation to Barton Creek Assisted Living, their staff and others
who helped Eldora the last two years.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Ellsworth, Wilford Kenton
Wilford Kenton Ellsworth Wilford Kenton Ellsworth, 84, died Wednesday, May 11,
2005 in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. He was born October 2, 1920, to Wilford James
and Cloketa Pickering Ellsworth, in Payson, Utah. He married Louise Webb of
Payson, Utah, on January 26,1946 at Las Vegas, Nevada. They are the parents of
two sons, Kaye Webb Ellsworth and Brad William Ellsworth. He was educated in
Payson schools and graduated from Payson High School. He served his country
during World War II, serving in General George Patton's Third Army Corps of
Engineers. He served in nine campaigns from Africa through Sicily, Italy,
France and Germany. Ken was a hard worker. He was a master builder, having
worked on many of the large hotels in Las Vegas, where he and his wife lived
for 53 years. He recently returned to live in Lehi, Utah. He lived life to its
fullest. He had a keen sense of humor and a love of life. In his early years
he loved to fish and hunt. He was nearly taken from us in 1990 when an
aneurysm burst on his aorta. He had failing health since, but he had great
determination to live. He was a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints He is survived by Louise, his wife of 59 years; his sons,
Kaye Ellsworth and Brad (Lynette) Ellsworth; nine grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn (Curtis) Page, Payson and Deanna
(Gary) Stokes of North Ogden. He was preceded in death by his parents, a
brother, Howard Ellsworth and a sister, Verdene Page Wilson. Funeral Services
will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Walker Mortuary, 587
South 100 West, Payson, Utah where friends and family may call Tuesday evening
from 6:00 to 7:30 PM or Wednesday, 1 hour prior to services. Interment will be
in the Payson City 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 from 5/15/2005 - 5/17/2005.

Gilson, Grace Price
Grace Price Gilson Our loving mother and grandmother, Grace Emma Trease Price
Gilson, age 88, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2005, in Payson,
Utah. She was born January 4, 1917, in Blackpine, Idaho, to John Wesley and
Jessie Showalter Trease, one of 14 children. She married A.G. Price on
November 28, 1932, in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti
LDS Temple on May 11, 1955. He died May 25, 1969. She later married Robert
Gilson. He also preceded her in death. Grace was a longtime resident of
Spanish Fork, Utah. She enjoyed sewing and taking care of her family. She was
a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Grace is survived
by her three sons: Carl O. (Carol) Price, of North Ogden; Dennis Gary Price,
of Grantsville; Ronald L. (Donna) Price, of Payson; 12 grandchildren, 23
great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived
by two brothers: John Trease, of Hooper, Utah; and Floyd Trease, of Buel,
Idaho. She is preceded in death by her husbands; grandson, Steven Price; and
five brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 18,
2005, at 11 a.m., in the Spanish Fork 10th Ward Chapel, 381 East 400 North.
Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Walker Family
Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork; and, on Wednesday, at the church from
9:45 to 10:45 a.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 on 5/15/2005.

Horton, Nathan Bryan
Nathan Bryan Horton Nathan Bryan Horton, age 22, passed away Wednesday, May
11, 2005, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1982, in
Fullerton, California, to Bryan Paul Horton and Khristey Wilson. He married
Jaime Jensen in Provo, Utah. Nathan loved the outdoors, camping, and sports.
He also enjoyed playing video games and electronics. Growing up, he made many
memories with his best friend, his brother, Kevin. He liked teasing his
cousins, loved children and animals, and loved hanging with his many friends.
Nathan is survived by his mom, Khristey Wilson, and step-dad, Wm. Cary Brown;
brother, Kevin William Horton; wife, Jaime Jensen; grandfathers, Billie J.
Horton and Calvin K. Jolley; grandmother, Laura Nell Jolley; and many much
loved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by
his dad, Bryan Paul Horton; grandmother, Ivy M. Horton; and grandfather, Glenn
A. Wilson. The family would like to thank the ICU Staff at Utah Valley
Regional Medical Center and the many family and friends for their support.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 16, 2005, at Wheeler
Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville. There will be a viewing at the
mortuary one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville
Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermotuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Kiger, Mary Cook
Mary Cook Kiger Mary Cook Kiger passed quietly from this earth on May 12,
2005. She was born in Provo, Utah, on November 18, 1917, to Annette and Leland
Cook. Mary loved good humor, gardening and art; but most of all, she loved her
family and friends. She is already missed but leaves our hearts filled with
memories. She is survived by her children: Janet (Rod) Endow, of Boise, ID;
and Jerry (Shannon) Anderson, of Provo, UT; along with seven grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Genevieve Gates,
Helen Cupps, Annette Bauer; and brother, Leland "Bud" Cook. Her life was
celebrated by her immediate family members on a warm, beautiful Sunday
afternoon. The family would like to thank the staff of the Beehive Homes,
Comfort Care Hospice, and her special friend, Mary Ann; and her loving niece,
Tricia, for all of their care and kindness. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Kitchen, Norval Thomas
Norval Thomas Kitchen Norval Thomas Kitchen, 90, of Orem, passed away Friday,
May 13, 2005, at his home. He was born on October 15, 1914, to Thomas Lee and
Myrtle Asay Kitchen in Lovell, Wyoming. He married Fay Rowley on August 10,
1934, in the Salt Lake Temple. Norval was part of the graduating class of 1943
from Utah State University. Norval retired from Geneva Steel in 1976; and,
later served a mission with his wife from 1977 to 1979 in the Nevada Las Vegas
Mission. He held many positions in the Church including Scoutmaster, ward
clerk, home teacher, and Seventies president. His greatest joy was his family
and children. Some of his other joys included gardening, camping, hunting, and
fishing. He is survived by his sisters: Hazel (Art) Collins, of Logan, Utah;
and Beverly (Al) Morris, of Lyons, Colorado; brothers: Larry Kitchen, of Orem,
Utah; and Arlo (Fern) Kitchen, of Providence, Utah; his children: Sherman
(Margaret) Kitchen, Darrell (Karen) Kitchen, LaRae (John) Moosman, Steven
(Caline) Kitchen, Norma (James) Brookes, and Rosalie Kitchen; a
daughter-in-law, Chris Kitchen, 55 grandchildren, and 123 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Fay; sisters, Josephine and
LeVore; a brother-in-law, Ben Long; a daughter, Janice; a son, Marvin R.
Kitchen; and his daughter and her husband, Carolyn and Desmond Johnson.
Funeral services will by held Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the
Lakeridge North Stake Center 450 South 100 West in Orem. Family and friends
may call Tuesday, May 17, from 6-8 p.m., at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495
South State Street in Orem; and, at the church, one hour prior to services.
Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the
family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Nicol, Ned
Ned Nicol Ned Nicol passed away on May 12th, 2005, at the age of 92, in St.
George Ut. He was born in Heber City, Utah on October 27, 1912, a son of
Gabriel and Stella Duke Nicol. He played basketball and graduated from Wasatch
High, where he met his sweetheart and future wife, Doris. He worked at the
Park City mines and then for Geneva Steel, where he retired after 30 years,
working as a foreman of the rolling mills; then, went on to selling real
estate. They enjoyed traveling; and, later on, spent their winters in St.
George. He and Mom were in many bowling and golf tournaments. He was an
excellent golfer and golfed into his 90's. He enjoyed life to the fullest,
staying in touch with family and friends. When asked how he was, he would say
"better than most". On August 12, 1935, he married Doris Lanor Burgener. They
were later sealed on September 26, 1935, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They had
a loving relationship for 67 years. His eternal companion died December 10,
2002. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Children: Charlotte (Ed Hills), Larry Nicol (Bonnie), Julie (Reed Penrod),
Harold Nicol (Nadine). They had 17 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and
seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, May 16th, at
11 a.m., in the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, with
a viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to service. Burial in the Orem
City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at:
www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Tilson, Phillip
Phillip Tilson The son of Leland and Mary Rasmussen, Phillip Tilson, passed
away on May 1, 2005 in Ely, Nevada in an auto accident. He graduated from
Springville High School and worked in Provo as a mechanic. He is survived by
his parents, brothers Avery and Mathew, sister Robyn, and daughter Lakayla Mae
Tilson. A memorial will be held at the Bonneville Stake Center, 85 S. 900 E.
Provo, Utah on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. A graveside service
will be held on Thurs. May 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.

Twitchell, Dean
Dean Twitchell 11/1/59 - 5/16/04 It's been a year since you left us. Our
memoriesremain, Vivid as our yesterdays with you. Forever in our hearts
ingrained. We love and miss you. ~Your loving family.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/15/2005.