OBITS: Daily Herald 4 Nov 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Gardiner, Mildred Jean Bonnett In the late morning hours of Tuesday, November 1, the beautiful spirit of Mildred Jean Bonnett Gardiner, age 82, of Orem, left her petite and lovely mortal body and returned to her Heavenly Father's waiting arms. "Monie", as she is lovingly referred to by friends and family, knows her Father in Heaven well. Her prayers to Him and her faith in Him have been the source of many great blessings to those whose lives she touched. It is often said, "It was Monie's prayers", when someone close to her is healed from illness or had an accident or injury averted. Mildred Jean was born on Sunday, January 14, 1923, in Provo, Utah to Leslie Dean and Nettie Beesley Bonnett. She loved the Farrer Jr. High and graduated from her beloved Provo High School in 1941. She believes she had the best childhood anyone could ever have and often shared stories of being with her family and friends walking from place to place in the "small town" that was Provo. As a young girl she loved being taught from the scriptures, especially the stories of Jesus. As a young mother herself she shared that love by teaching her own children and many lucky children in the Primary and Sunday School. Right after she graduated the war years were quickly upon her generation and in November 1941, while carpooling to Remington Arms in Salt Lake City, she met a handsome soon-to-be soldier, Max Gardiner, of Orem. They were married September 14, 1942. A mere five weeks later her young husband was in the Army and off to North Africa. Mildred went to work on the home front as so many young brides did. She trained in nursing and worked in many fields. She was small in stature but none of the other welders on the Liberty Ships in San Francisco noticed. She always pulled her weight and was a true "Rosie the Riveter". On August 17, 1943, after Max requested a 15-day furlough, their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. After the war, they settled in the Provo/Orem area. In 1961, Mildred went to work for Dr. Harold Austin as his nurse and office manager. She worked for Dr. Austin until his death in 1975. Mildred would like to thank all the patients and people that she had the pleasure of associating with during her time with Dr. Austin. It was a rich time of her life. Mildred loved the outdoors and all of God's creations. She gave freely to many animal charities and delighted in the warmth and happiness small animals and birds brought into her life. Mildred is survived by her husband, J. Max Gardiner, Orem; three daughters, Lora Jean (Jeanie) Campbell, Provo; Julie Dean Gardiner, Layton; Shari C. Holweg (Timothy); one brother, Max D. Bonnett (Elaine), Orem; 5 grand-children, and 37 adoring nieces and nephews who know her lovingly as Aunt Monie. She is preceded in death by her parents; one grand-child, Bonni Colleen Holweg; and two sisters, Erma Baum and Eloise Bonnett Martinov. Services will be held at Saturday, November 5, 2005, 2:00 p.m. at Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center, Provo. Friends may call from 12:45- 2:00 p.m. at Berg Mortuary prior to services. There will be a short memorial service with interment and grave dedication at The Provo City Cemetery. The family would like to thank the numerous caring E.R. personnel who helped us care for our loved one so many times. We also wish to say a special thank you to Dr. Charles Dahl and Debbie. Condolences may be sent to WWW.BergMortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2005. Nielson III, Albert Senius Albert Senius Nielson, III, age 66, died November 2, 2005 in Provo, Utah. He was born December 8, 1938 in Payson to Albert Senius Nielson, II and Ethel Mae Johnson. He graduated from Payson High School and attended BYU. On April 16, 1965, Albert married Janet Elaine Yetter in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for 17 years and had one daughter, Jennifer. They later divorced. A few years later he married Joyce Christensen in the Provo Temple. They were happy, but eventually divorced because of his illness. Albert was a true member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a High Priest. He loved everyone and enjoyed making them happy. He is survived by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, Wm. Marion "Bill" and Cheri Ward Nielson; a daughter, Jennifer Nielsen, two grandchildren, Samantha and Michael Nielsen, and a step-grandson, Austin Nielsen. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 5th at 11:00 a.m. in the Genola 2nd Ward where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial, Spanish Fork Cemetery under the direction of Holladay-Brown Funeral Home, Santaquin. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2005. Wellington, Leona Julia Karren Leona Wellington of St. George, UT passed away on November 1, 2005. Leona was born in Salt Lake City, UT on October 21, 1917 and was raised in Lehi, UT. She was the 6th of 11 children. When she was one year old, the flu epidemic took her father. Later her mother married James Beverly who treated them very well. Living through the Great Depression and World War II built determination, character, and strong-will in this great lady. Leona received her education in Utah and California studying cosmetology and nursing. After completing her Associates Degree, she began working for Utah State Mental Hospital as a Youth Counselor. This experience was most helpful in counseling and advising her two children, their spouses, and grand-children through the years. She was a great listener; many pearls of wisdom, lessons, and unique phrases were taught in her kitchen over a delicious meal. She was an avid reader and kept current on world events. After retirement, she and Ted enjoyed traveling and visiting friends across the country. They resided in Orem, UT during the summer months and in St. George, UT during the winter from 1984-1994. In July 2001 they moved to St. George permanently. Survivors include spouse, Edmund M. Wellington (Ted) of St. George, UT; daughter, Sharon Lynn Wilkinson of Brookside, UT; step-children, Charlene Snelson of Fremont, CA and Scott Wellington of Norfolk, VA; brothers Blaine Karren and Curtis Beverly of Lehi, UT; sister Thelma Redmond of Monroe, UT, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. Leona was preceded in death by her parents, William Karren, Magnolia Curtis, and James Beverly; sisters: Effie, Evelyn, Opal, Wilma, Meryle, Jerry; brother: Leland; son: Ralph Edwin (Butch) Smith; and son-in-law: Lyle Sherman Wilkinson. Family and friends gathered recently to celebrate her 88th birthday. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m. at Cherry Hill 6th Ward, 1650 South 200 East, Orem, UT. Viewing will be one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/4/2005.