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Bleazard, Val
Val Bleazard ~Thank You~ The family of Val Bleazard would like to express
sincere appreciation to friends, family, community members, and Grandview
Elementary students and faculty for the great kindness shown during the
passing of our dear Val. Through both known and anonymous acts, the outpouring
of community support for us and for her 3rd grade students has touched our
hearts.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.

Ernest, Robert William
Robert William Ernest Robert William Ernest was born 23 December 1918, in
Melrose, Minnesota. He served in the Japan Occupation Forces from 1945-1947.
After his military service, Bob attended the University of Minnesota,
graduating with a split major in Geography and Economics and minors in
Anthropology and Japanese. In 1948, he was interviewed for a Rhodes
Scholarship, but felt he was too old to pursue it. Bob worked for Trus Joist
and earned the "Trus Joist International Salesman of the Year" award, in 1973.
He retired from Trus Joint in January 7, 1987, at the age of 68. He was
baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 July,
1972, along with his 85-year-old mother. In April of 1987, Bob and his wife,
Shirley, accepted an eighteen months mission call for The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Stockholm, Sweden Temple. Upon returning
from Sweden, in 1988, they moved from Alta Loma, California, to Provo, Utah,
in 1989. Bob was an excellent orator, instructor and teacher. He had a
wonderful command of words and was also blessed with an unusual memory. Bob
was an avid fisherman and poet. Bob and Shirley were married in her sister,
Orlene (Norman) Labrum's, home, 6 February, 1970, in Tremonton, Utah, by their
good friend, Bishop Don Gibson. Bob has five children: Carol Ann Heusser,
Franklin L. Mecham (deceased), Melanie (Steven) Boyer, Jack Lee Mecham, and
Tami Lyn Heuser. Bob and Shirley have 15 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. Bob was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He
has blessed all of our lives with his love and terrific sense of humor.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 24 May 2005, at 11 a.m., at the
Edgemont South Stake Center, 350 East 2950 North, Provo. Friends may call
Tuesday morning at the church from 10-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Utah
Veteran's Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.

Griffiths, Alfred Warren
Alfred Warren Griffiths 1918-2005 Alfred Warren Griffiths, 86, passed away on
May 20, 2005. He was born May 24, 1918, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Herman and
Ruby Westerman Griffiths. He was one of five sons. He married Loraine
Fairborn, with whom he had six children. They were later divorced. He married
Frances Hartshorn, January 5, 1970. The marriage was later sealed in the Provo
Temple. Warren worked at Kennecott Copper Corp. in Magna, Utah; and later, at
BYU. He was a carpenter and painter by trade. He served in the U. S. Army
during WWII in the Aleutian Islands. He was an active member of the LDS
Church, a High Priest, serving in various callings, including eight years as a
temple worker in the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temples. He loved dancing,
fishing, traveling, big band and classical music. Warren is survived by his
wife, Fran; brothers: Hal and Darrell Griffiths; children: Hal, Gary, Kay,
Jill, Kim and Liz; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2005,
at A.F. Eighth Ward Chapel, 320 North 100 East, American Fork, with a viewing
one hour prior. Family and friends may call 6-8 p.m. on Monday at Anderson &
Sons Mortuary, 49 E. 100 North, American Fork. Interment, to follow service,
at American Fork Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Comfort Care Hospice
workers for their help and assistance.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.

Kiggins, Frankie Miles
Frankie Miles Kiggins Frankie Miles Kiggins, age 27, died May 16, 2005, at his
home. He was the son of Frankie Jay and Rosemary Johnson Kiggins. Miles lived
in Utah all his life and attended school in Provo. He is survived by his
mother, Rosemary, of Eagle Mountain; step-father, James Davis; sister, Meggyn
(Chris) Whipple, Salt Lake City; fiance, Brittney Crockett, and unborn son, of
Provo; daughter, Mya Limb, of Pleasant Grove; grandmother, Geraldine Johnson,
of Washington, Utah; stepsister, Christina Davis, of California. He was
preceded in death by his father; son, Kaleb Jay Limb; grandmother, Edna Mae
Kiggins Ross, and grandfather, Irving D. Johnson. A memorial service will be
held Monday, May 25, 2005, at the Cedar Pass Ward - 4105 East Smith Ranch
Road, Eagle Mountain. Friends and family gathering from 10-11 a.m. Memorial
services will start at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.

McGowan, Justin Milo
Justin Milo McGowan Justin Milo McGowan left this earth life, suddenly, on May
19, 2005. He came into the world just as suddenly, on January 15, 1986, in too
much hurry to wait for assistance. That is how he lived his life - at full
speed. He loved being with his family, and especially loved playing with his
little brothers. He was passionate about football, and his time on the
Timpanogos High football team was among his happiest. He was an expert at
making people laugh, and brought sunshine into so many of our lives. He is
survived by his parents, Anthony McGowan, and Jennifer and Craig Walker; his
brothers and sisters: Brett, Chelsea, and Andrew McGowan, Elise and Kalani
Foster, and Alexa, Spencer, and Jacob Walker; grandparents, Phyllis
Harrington, John and Jane Bacon, Geraldine Terry; his special Aunt Janie; and
many other cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held at the
Highland 5th Ward LDS Chapel, 6000 West 10400 North, in Highland, on Monday,
May 23rd, at 11 a.m., with a viewing from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. There will also
be a viewing held Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Anderson & Sons
Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.

Moore, Georgea Elizabeth Brown
Georgea Elizabeth Brown Moore Georgea Elizabeth Brown Moore, 54, passed away
Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at her home in Orem, Utah Georgea Elizabeth Brown was
born on August 12, 1950, to George and Beula Brown. She grew up in Provo,
Utah; and, at age 18, she met Grady Moore. They were married in Provo and
lived in Orem for 26 years before divorcing. Georgea's children and
grandchildren were the joy of her life. Nothing made her happier than to hear
her grandkids yelling "Grammy" as they ran to give her hugs and kisses. She
was always ready at a moment's notice to help out with whatever they needed.
At age 40, she went back to school and became a Registered Nurse, which she
was very proud to have achieved. She loved helping people and was always a
patient advocate. Her many talents over the years include cooking, tole
painting, crocheting, sewing, making flower arrangements and decorating. She
loved to read, go shopping with her girls, and spend time with her family. She
was a caring person who would do anything for anybody. She was very giving and
very loving to all of her friends and family, and she will be missed by all
who knew her. "We Love You, Grammy" She leaves behind many loved ones,
including her children: Tara (Kevin) Householder, Eagle Mountain; Tyler
(Terri) Moore, Sandy; Tina (Todd) Evans, Hill AFB, all of UT; and Tucker
Moore, Virginia Beach, VA; her grandchildren: Whitney BreiAnn Ruth, Isaac
Braxton Ruth, Erynn Teena Householder, Aubrey Elizabeth Evans, Hayley Tyler
Evans, and Jackson Todd Evans; brother, Charles (Debbie) Brown, Provo, UT;
nephews: Conan (Sarah) Brown, Portland, OR; Scott (Megan) Brown, Park City,
UT; Shawn Brown, San Diego, CA; and Kevin Brown, Provo, UT. She was preceded
in death by her parents. Memorial services will be held on Monday, May 23rd,
2005, at l p.m., at the River Ridge LDS Chapel, 1120 East 600 North, Orem.
Family and friends may call from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.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 on 5/22/2005.

O'Dell, Betty Lou Murphy
Betty Lou Murphy O'Dell On May 18, 2005, Betty Lou Murphy O'Dell returned to
our Heavenly Father, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on
September 14, 1940, to Harlan Everly Murphy and Ruby Eileen Pefley, in
Coffeyville, Kansas. On September 5, 1958, Betty married Glendon Ellwood
O'Dell in Downey, California. They had four sons and were sealed in the Los
Angeles Temple on July 16, 1970. Betty was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her greatest love in life was her family, and she
loved opportunities that brought them together. Betty loved and touched all
who knew her. She appreciated everyone that she met, treating them with
respect and kindness. She enjoyed all the little things in life. Her grateful
heart and cheerful attitude brought comfort and joy to all around her. We will
always cherish her in our hearts; today, tomorrow, and forever. We will miss
her always! She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Dorothy
Jean. She is survived by her brother, Ronald Bunton, California; four sons:
Michael glen, Provo; Mitchel Dean (Michelle), Orem; David Dewey, Provo; Daniel
Leigh (Heidi), Provo; and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at the LDS chapel, 1289 East 300 South, in Provo, at 11
a.m. A viewing will take place one hour prior. Interment will be held at the
Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at 828 East 300
South, #9, Provo, UT 84606.
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.

Patten, Lillian W.
Lillian W. Patten St. George, UT - Lillian W. Patten, 87, passed away May 15,
2005, in St. George, Utah. She was born June 30, 1917, in Shoeburyness,
England, to Leonard Clempson and Elizabeth Annie Lawrence Clempson. She
married Clyde T. Patten of Orem, Utah, in Epson Downs, England on January 17,
1947. Educated in England and Switzerland, Lillian worked as a driver for the
U.S. Army in SHAEF headquarters in London during WWII. There she met, and
later married, Clyde. After the war, and a brief period with the U.S. Army in
Germany, they moved to Orem. Living in American Fork, Utah, for the most of
her married life, Lillian enjoyed golf and flower gardening. She was a past
woman's auxiliary president of Alpine Country Club. And her garden won several
awards in American Fork. After Clyde retired in 1982, they lived at Redlands
RV Park in Washington City, Utah, during the winters. In April 2002, they
moved to Washington City permanently. After 56 years of marriage, her husband,
Clyde, passed away in 2003. Lillian is survived by son, David, and
daughter-in-law, Anne. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005, at
10 a.m., at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George,
Utah. The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Southern
Utah Home Care and Hospice, 736 S. 900 E., Suite 1007, St. George, Utah 84790.
Condolences may be sent through our web site at www.metcalfmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.


Taylor, Clarence Dixon
Clarence Dixon Taylor Duty, Integrity, and Plain Hard Work A Consummate Uncle
Clarence Dixon Taylor, known to all as "Uncle Bud," a life-long Provo citizen,
died on 21 May 2005, at the Courtyard at Jamestown, just ten days after his
96th birthday. When Clarence was born on 11 May 1909, on 5th West, there were
no paved roads in the city and the largest employer was the Provo Woolen
Mills, of which his grandfather, Henry Aldous Dixon, had been the first
superintendent. He was the sixth of eight children of Arthur N. Taylor and
Maria Dixon. Although never married, his life was devoted to his family in a
consistent, helpful way that set a standard for all who knew him. He early
recognized the value of computers for genealogical work and entered all his
family records on an Apple IIe. Before that, his basement was lined with 32
lineal feet of 4' x 8' plywood panels with hundreds of names of his collateral
relatives on small strips of paper. Each of his nieces and nephews received,
at their marriage, a booklet with family group sheets of their ancestors, and
their own, ready to be continued. When his call to the English Mission arrived
in 1930, his mother paid a visit to President Heber J. Grant to explain that
there must have been a mistake because he should be going to South Africa.
Which he did. And for the rest of his life, he carried on his mother's
devotion to their South African roots, where her father had joined The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1856. His published books include a
history of the 1820 settlers of South Africa and two volumes of family records
and stories, My Folks, the Dixons. He prepared hundreds of names for temple
ordinances and was a worker and the treasurer of the Provo Temple. Clarence
graduated from Brigham Young University in 1936 with a degree in business
administration and worked with his father and brothers in their furniture
business, Dixon-Taylor-Russell Company, until it closed in 1964. He then took
care of accounts payable for the BYU Bookstore, until he retired in 1974. His
life was interrupted by World War II, which he spent freezing one winter at
Margum Castle in Wales; then, slogging through the worst of the European
Theater. He was a cannoneer in the 109th Regiment of the 28th Division, landed
on Utah Beach, barely escaped capture during the Battle of the Bulge, and
fought on into Germany. He would never talk about the war, much to the
disappointment of his nephews, but wrote, "There is no good that comes from
war, other than retaining one's liberty. War only results in destruction,
heartache, and sorrow - a period of waste, loss of life, pain, and suffering.
To me, a period of time to be forgotten." He liked to travel; but, wouldn't go
camping, probably because his unit had once gone six weeks without ever being
indoors. As a veteran, he was eligible to purchase a war surplus jeep in 1945.
He and a cousin, Verl Dixon, picked it up at Hill Air Force Base; all four
tires blew out on the way back to Provo. Uncle Bud's jeep was the envy and
pride of the entire extended family and Oakhills neighborhood. As each niece
and nephew got their driver's license, they were allowed to use the jeep for a
week - until, one of them drove it up the front steps of the high school in
Price! For his 95th birthday, his nieces and nephews each wrote a memory of
Uncle Bud. Many involved the jeep; all reflected his influence for good. Uncle
Bud was a quiet example of a good neighbor. The Taylor family developed the
Oakhills neighborhood and the Taylor Terrace condominiums east of the temple.
Before there was city water, he cleaned the ditches and tank and helped keep
the water running out of Rock Canyon. The jeep was fitted with a snowplow and
for years before the city began maintaining the roads, he kept the roads and
many driveways clear. Rather than wringing out the last dollar from the land,
he donated his own property for a neighborhood park. When the power lines were
buried, he hand-dug through hundreds of feet of rock and roots to avoid
backhoe damage to the scrub oak of land he didn't even own. He was preceded in
death by five brothers and one sister, two nephews and one niece. He is
survived by his sister, Ruth Taylor Kartchner; and 25 nieces and nephews. All
of them are grateful to be part of his family. We extend a heartfelt thanks to
the staff at Courtyard for their tender care during his last few weeks.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, 25 May, at 11 a.m., in the Hillside
Chapel, 2000 North 1500 East, Provo. Friends may call Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at
the Berg Mortuary in Provo; and, one hour prior to the services. Interment
will be in the Provo City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald from 5/22/2005 - 5/24/2005.

Wilds, Lucy Hazel
Lucy Hazel Wilds Lucy Hazel Wilds, 86, passed away May 19, 2005. She was born
January 25, 1919, in Comer, GA, to Thomas Clinton Patton and Olian Clodfelter.
Lucy moved to Lindon in 1981 to be closer to her only child and family. Lucy
was proud of her southern heritage. Friends often called on her to hear her
southern accent, which she never lost. Lucy is known for her hospitality and
southern cooking. Lucy loved to quilt and crochet. Lucy was preceded in death
by her parents; brother, J.T. Patton; and her daughter, Amanda Gail Jacklin.
Lucy was able to see her posterity grow over the last 14 years from five
grandchildren to twenty great-grandchildren. She is survived by her sister,
Vinnie (Frank) Fleming; Comer, GA; sister-in-law, Claudine Patton, Paoli, GA;
son-in-law, Roy (Eileen) Jacklin, Lindon, UT; grandchildren: David (Ava), Mike
(Shelia), Justin (Shelley), Erik (Ann) Jacklin, and Emily (Wynn) Wilkes, and
several nieces and nephews in Georgia. Lucy's great grandchildren were the
light of her life: Andrew, Chloe, Seth, Luke, Durham, Holden, Corbin, Cameron,
Griffin, Kaycee, Reed, Coleman, Janey, Abigail, Amanda, Brady, Spencer, Ward
and Jacklyn. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 23, 2005, at 1:00 p.m.
in the Lindon 19th Ward Chapel, 731 East Center, Lindon. Friends may call
Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East,
Pleasant Grove; and, 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 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Wright, Glenda May
Glenda May Wright Glenda May Wright, 65, of Provo, passed away Friday, May 20,
2005. She was born on May 13, 1940, to Edward and Marian Stoltenberg Wright in
LaTuna, Texas. She married LeRoy Jacobsen, Robert Jenkins, and Bob Snow; and,
they were later divorced. Glenda loved the outdoors, fishing, and camping
anywhere and anytime she could. She also had a great love for her three dogs:
Mira, Kira, and Little Bit. We will miss you; but, we know your reunion with
Lynda must have been amazing - we know how long you have waited. We look
forward to the day that we will all be together again. Glenda is survived by
her mother, Marian Wright; four children: Cheryl (Casey) Draney of Orem, Utah;
Carmen (Carl) Richins of Pleasant Grove, Utah; Michael (Stan) Penrod of
American Fork, Utah; and Greg Jenkins of Provo, Utah; 13 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren with two on the way; a brother, Rick Wright of Delta,
Utah; and two sisters, June Reid and Lisa Wright, both of Provo, Utah. She was
preceded in death by her father, Edward; and a daughter, Lynda Jacobsen.
Funeral services will by held on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the
Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street in Orem. Family and friends
may call from 6-8 p.m on Monday, May 23, at the mortuary; and also, one hour
before the service. Interment will be at the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences
may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.

Zufelt, Oren Delmar
Oren Delmar Zufelt Oren Delmar Zufelt, age 72 of Fairview, passed away
Thursday, May 19, 2005. He was born October 28, 1932 in Kline, Colorado to
James Sterling and Erma Katherine Eaton Zufelt. He married Georgia Jares June
28, 1952 in Worland, Wyoming. Oren worked at the Provo Post Office for 28
years. From the age of 13 to 18 he worked on a sheep ranch. He operated heavy
equipment, drove truck and after retirement from the post office, he drove
charter bus. He enjoyed woodworking, golf, fishing snowmobiling and ATV's. He
was a member of the Provo Elks and Eagles and was a Korean War veteran. He is
survived by his wife, Georgia of Fairview; one daughter and two sons: Teresa
(Kyle) Holm of Orem; Stephen Zufelt of Louisiana; and Scott (Terri) Zufelt of
American Fork; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is also survived
by one sister and three brothers: Klea (Lynn) Warner of Spanish Fork; James
(Joyce) Zufelt of Springville; Val (Eunice) Zufelt of Santaquin; and Kolen
Zufelt of Idaho. Family and friends will meet for graveside services on
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 5/22/2005.