OBITS: Daily Herald 20 May 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Dalton, R. Curtis
R. Curtis Dalton In loving memory of a husband, father, grandfather and
friend, R. Curtis Dalton passed away May 14th in a car accident while
traveling in Paraguay. He was 56. Curt was born in Provo, UT in 1951 to Arthur
W Dalton & Florence Gardiner. He moved to the San Fernando Valley in 1964,
where he met and married Dorothy Irene Layne, ultimately settling in San Juan
Capistrano in 1990. A father of six, Curtis was a CPA/businessman in the San
Fernando Valley and Orange County for 32 years. A memorial service will be
held in his honor this Saturday, May 21st, at 11:00 a.m. at the Laguna Niguel
Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (22851 Aliso
Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo, California). Additional services will be held on
Monday, May 23rd, at 11:00 a.m. at the Berg Mortuary in Provo, Utah (185 East
Center Street.), with graveside services to be held at the Provo City Cemetery
(610 South State Street) following the conclusion of that meeting. Friends may
call on the family at the Berg Mortuary prior to the services from 10:00 to
10:45 a.m. Curt is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his father, Arthur; his
brothers, Marvin and Kenneth; his children: Amanda Bourne (Troy), Michael
Dalton (Brynne), Melissa Richardson (Matthew), Matthew Dalton, Megan Greaves
(James), and Mitchell Dalton; and eight grandchildren.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/20/2005.

Gates, Susan Kay Pierce
Susan Kay Pierce Gates Susan Kay Pierce Gates, of American Fork, passed away
May 18, 2005, in Provo, Utah. She was born Sept. 1, 1931, in Manti, Utah, the
daughter of Sylvester Lee and Elsie Amelia Nielsen Pierce. She married Ray
Gates on May 2, 1949, in Nevada. They were later divorced, but have remained
very close friends. Susan loved her family very much and enjoyed listening to
music and reading. She liked watching current affairs, politics, and the news.
She also loved shopping. Susan worked as a supervisor at the Heritage Care
Center in American Fork. Survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters, Lee Ray (Debbie)
Gates, Pleasant Grove; Wayne (Mary Lou) Gates, Provo; Kay (Jeff) Roundy, and
Sherrie (Shannon) Robb, both of Pleasant Grove; 16 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Leear Pierce, Santaquin; and Larry Pierce,
Provo. Preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Robert Pierce; 2
great-grandchildren, Melody Lynn Robb and Colton Jay Hunter; and a
step-mother, Beaulah Baxter Pierce. We love you Mom and Grandma. We're all
going to miss you. Funeral services will be Monday, May 23, 2005, at 11:00
a.m. in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi. Interment, American Fork
City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/20/2005.

Montoya, Joseph Abraham
Joseph Abraham Montoya "Abie" Joseph Abraham "Abie" Montoya, age 84 of
Mapleton, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2005. He was born February 12, 1921
in Ventura, California to Joseph and Adella Reyez Montoya. He married Esther
Preciado November 21, 1940 in Santa Paula, California. Joseph served in the
U.S. Navy for 23 years during WWII, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He was a
policeman, he also worked civil service for the government for 20 years.
Joseph was an avid sports fan. He loved reading and was a volunteer at the
Mapleton Library for 10 years. He was a Free Mason. He was involved with
Operation Bootstrap working with troubled youth. Joseph was proud of his
Mexican-Indian heritage, his education and his grand and great-grandchildren.
"We Love You Gramps!" He is survived by his wife, Esther of Mapleton; one son,
Joseph Anthony Montoya of Wisconsin; seven grandchildren: James, Paul,
Lynanne, Joy, Stephen, Amy and Linda; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother,
Henry and one sister, Della Lister. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
May 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Mapleton North Stake Center at 475 North 1600
West in Mapleton. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Wheeler Mortuary, 82 West 400 North in Mapleton and Saturday at the church one
hour prior to services. Interment will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Veterans
Memorial Cemetery at Camp Williams. Condolences may be sent to
www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/20/2005.

Parry, John Ray
John Ray Parry John Ray Parry age 79 of Mapleton, Utah passed away on Friday
May 13, 2005 from causes incident to cancer. He was born November 7, 1925 in
Winter Quarters, Utah to John C. and Gladys Parry. He married Dorothy Swasey
on October 2, 1946 in the Salt Lake City Temple. John grew up in Castle Gate,
Utah and attended Springville High School where he was drafted into the army
at the age of 17. From there he served in Germany during WWII for two years.
He is also a veteran of the Korean War. John is survived by his three sons,
Randy (Louise) Parry, Roger (Maxine) Parry both of Mapleton, and Ricky Parry
of Provo, Utah. He has 9 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and 11 great
grandchildren. A brother Bill (Esther) Parry also of Mapleton. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Dorothy Parry. Parents John C. and Gladys Parry, sister,
Helen Whitney, son Alan Parry, and 2 grandchildren. A viewing will be held
Sunday May 22, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S.
Springville, Utah where friends and family are welcome to attend. Funeral
services will be held Monday May 23, 2005 at the Heritage Church, 1600 North
Main in Mapleton with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 with services starting at
11:00. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery with military
rite by the American Legion District #4. The family would like to express our
heart felt appreciation to Reids Park Place, Comfort Care Hospice, and Art
City Rehabilitation for the countless hours, love and compassion that was
given to our father and grandfather during this difficult time. Thank you.
Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/20/2005.

Richardson, Shirl Ballard
Shirl Ballard Richardson Shirl Ballard Richardson, 85, beloved husband,
father, grandfather, friend, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Utah Valley
Regional Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1920, in Oakley, Idaho, the
youngest of four children to Harold Darwin Richardson and Abbie Day Ballard.
He graduated from Cyprus High School and later from The Western University,
Portland, Oregon, in Chiropractic Naturopathy. He married Mildred Warren, July
22, 1943, and later divorced in 1967. Shirl served in the U.S. Army during WW
II, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and was decorated with the European,
African, Middle Eastern Service Medal, the American Defense Service Medal and
Good Conduct Medal. He worked as a Millwright at Kennecott Copper Corp and
retired after 25 year's service. He loved dancing, singing, big band music,
history, fishing, camping, and family gatherings. Shirl married June Mower,
September 22, 1972 and has resided in Orem, Utah. He was an active member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in
various callings. Shirl is survived by his wife June, sister, Farol (Bob,
deceased) Jackson, daughters, Shirley (Glen, deceased) Wilson, and Janice
Roestenburg, three step-sons, David (Joanne) Mower, Douglas (Nann) Mower and
Gregory (Marilyn) Mower, 18 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Harold, a sister, Helen, and a
granddaughter, Julie Roestenburg. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May
23, 2005, 11:00 AM at the Cherry Hill 5th Ward Chapel, 135 East 2000 South,
Orem, Utah. Friends may call Sunday, May 22nd at the Sundberg Olpin Mortuary,
from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 495 South State Street, Orem, Utah and one hour prior
to services.Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery with Military Rights
by VFW District 4, 1520 North 800 East, Orem Utah. Condolences may be sent to
the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/20/2005.

Sager, Ellery Binns
Ellery Binns Sager Ellery Binns Sager, the fourth son born to William Henry
and Catherine Binns Sager, arrived at their home in American Fork, UT.,
October 24, 1908. He passed away May 18, 2005, at the American Fork Hospital,
33 years to the day of his brother Ray's passing. Farming was his life long
calling. He was most happy when at home on the farm. He took great pride in
the farm and garden, generously sharing bounteous produce with family and
friends. Visitors enjoyed his unique sense of humor and listening to
interesting experiences about his earlier years. He was honest, honorable,
ambitious and hard working all his life. He was a member of the Presbyterian
Church. He married D. Lorraine Jex, May 29, 1965. Survived by his wife;
step-son, W. Dennis Jex; nieces, LaRay Sager Pittman; Darlene Sager Patrick;
cousin, Marilyn Binns Wyler; and many extended family members and loyal
friends. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, LaVoy; H.J. "Ray"; and
Carroll Sager; nephew, Ronald W. Sager. In place of services, Ellery asked
that you visit a friend or do a good deed with that time. In lieu of flowers,
please donate to your favorite charity. Friends and family may gather at the
Wing Mortuary, 118 E. Main, Lehi, Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. with a
short Memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. prior to the interment in the
American Fork City Cemetery. A heartfelt thank-you to family, friends and the
TLC given Ellery at Bel Aire Assisted Living and American Fork Hospital staff
and hospice.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/20/2005.