OBITS: Daily Herald 16 May 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Daily Herald http://www.daily-herald.com Conder, Donna Donna Conder Donna Conder, age 88, of American Fork, Utah, died peacefully Friday, 13 May 2005. Donna was born 05 January 1917, in Silver City, Utah, the fourth of nine children to Asa and Elizabeth Barker Shepherd. Donna married Ray Conder, 1 December 1944, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Donna dedicated her life to her husband, children and church. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served faithfully in all of her callings. She was a kind and thoughtful person who served others in many ways, but she will always be remembered for the poems she wrote and shared with others. She is survived by one daughter, LeeAnn (Thomas) Powell, Provo; two sons: Dave (Alice) Conder, Pleasant Grove; Mike (Karen) Conder, American Fork; 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; one sister, Ruth (Ken) Lowe, Springville; and one brother, Floyd (Rose) Shepherd, Springville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; an infant daughter, Linda Kaye Conder; a grandson, Kent Kesler Powell; and four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 17, at 11 a.m., in the American Fork 6th Ward, 320 North 100 East. Friends may call Monday evening, 6-8 p.m., at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork; and, Tuesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial in American Fork Cemetery. The family would like to thank Dr. Mower and his staff, the Heritage Care Center Staff and the Vista Care Hospice Staff for the loving care shown to Donna and the family. Published in the Daily Herald on 5/16/2005. 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. Loader, Virginia Bezzant Virginia Bezzant Loader Virginia Bezzant Loader, 80, of Pleasant Grove, passed away peacefully at her loving granddaughter's home (Angie Tandy-Trammell) in Provo, Utah on Thursday, May 12, 2005. Virginia was born January 1, 1925, in Bingham, Utah, to Glen Lloyd and Luretha May Smith Bezzant. She married Forrest B. Loader in Provo. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Forrest passed away in 1981. Virginia grew up and attended schools in Pleasant Grove. Virginia dedicated her life to serving her husband and children. She cared for Forrest for many years while he battled M. S. She loved to be in her flower garden and won awards for her roses. Virginia learned the value of hard work as a third generation fruit farmer. She was very proud of her heritage and showed great respect for her ancestry. Virginia was a good friend to somany and could see the goodness in every person she met. She was an amazing mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her three children: Virginia Lee "Ginny" (Jerald) Chipman, Mesa, AZ; Patrice (Hamani) Pooi, Provo; and Joe (Maree) Loader, Salt Lake; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; three brothers: Robert, Jim, and Cliff Bezzant. She was preceded in death by two children: Gregory Loader and Suzanne Christensen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the LDS Chapel, 200 South 1100 East, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove; and, at the church, on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald from 5/16/2005 - 5/18/2005. Moore, Alva Jefferson Alva Jefferson Moore Alva Jefferson Moore, 93, of Spring Lake, Utah, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2005, from causes incident to age. He was born July 15, 1911, in Goshen, Utah, to Alva Jefferson Moore, Sr. and Lydia Catheritle Jasperson. He married Ellen Maxine Pay on September 14, 1938, in the Salt Lake Temple. Alva spent his early years in Mosida, and moved with his family to Spring Lake, on Christmas Day, 1917. He lived in the same home from that day until last summer. He worked for 30 years with Utah State Road Department, but his real love was his farm and livestock. He could still be seen last April mowing his lawn and caring for his yard. He loved associating with the Payson Senior Citizens and telling old-time stories to anyone with a listening ear. He and Maxine worked for many years in the Provo Temple, a highlight of their lives. She passed away July 18, 1992. He is survived by his five children: Terrell Moore (Norma), David Moore (Gae), and Joy Lynn Benson (Bill) - all of Spring Lake; Kayleen Beebe (Robert), West Valley City; and Gordon Moore (Kathleen) of Sterling, Colorado; 21 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, a grandson, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at 1 p.m., in the Spring Lake Church, 12625 S. Spring Lake Road. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary 587 S. l00 West, Payson, Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m.; and, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:40 p.m., at the church prior to the services. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery. The family would like to express sincere thanks to Mountain Air Assisted Living Center for their special care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Utah State Library for the Blind, 250 N. 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, in his name. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald from 5/16/2005 - 5/17/2005.