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Caras, Earnest           
Beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Earnest Caras,
better known to his friends and family as Earnie Caras of Benjamin, Utah, died
on Sunday, November 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Utah Valley Regional Medical
Center, of Pneumonia. He joined his beautiful lady, Estella Faye Haskell Caras
today in a grand reunion of love and happiness forever and ever.
Earnest was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary Sorensen and
Angel Caras, a brother Franklin A. Caras, and a sister Sofia Caras Buckmiller.
He is survived by 4 children: Gerald A. Caras of Payson; Terry Earnest Caras
of Craig, Colorado; Colleen Caras Hatfield of Springville; and Angela Caras
Medlyn of Ely, Nevada. 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was sheep man of the year and he loved fast pitch softball. He was the
catcher and Merril Beckstrom was his pitcher. The two of them made a great
pair. He was in the Benjamin riding club for many years, enjoyed calf roping
and rode in many parades. He had a cutting horse that he spent many enjoyable
times riding and competing with. He loved all horses and being able to take
care of them. He loved to fish, but really didn't catch any.
He appreciated and loved people, especially loved his family and friends. We
know he will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the
Benjamin Ward Chapel, 3278 West 7300 South, Benjamin. Family and friends may
call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Walker Mortuary of Spanish Fork,
187 South Main, Spanish Fork and Wednesday one hour prior to the services.
Interment will be in the Benjamin Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/8/2005.

Dean, Ronald Leland           
Ron passed away peaceably at home on Nov. 6, 2005. He was born on March 4,
1915 in Beaver, UT, the son of Leland and Leona Dean.
Ron was involved in many pursuits during his life until he went to work for
Provo City Power, where he spent 35 years serving the residents of Provo City.
He would arise early every morning, look out to see if the lights were on.
That meant the day was starting out all right. He served the last 18 years as
Superintendent over seeing much new growth, before retiring in 1977.
He was a good husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and neighbor. He
would be the first to help anyone who needed help. For many years he enjoyed
the winters in Arizona and made friends very easily.
Ron really enjoyed it when family and friends came to visit especially the
little children and he seemed to slip them a dollar bill. It gave him great
pleasure to see their faces light up.
Ron enjoyed a special relationship with his colleagues and friends going to
lunch and keeping up on what was going on in their lives for over 50 years.
Ron married his sweetheart Merle Davis in 1935, who preceded him in death in
1971. He then married his current sweetheart JoAnn Carroll Davis in 1972.
Ron is survived by his helpmate JoAnn; his two daughters Marilyn Dean (Philip)
Rowe, Irene Dean Remund; his stepdaughter Kathy (Bill) Bagley; 15
grandchildren, 32 great- grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren; one
sister Colleen Dean Hatch. He was preceded in death by his parent's, two
brothers, and two sisters.
Ron requested that friends and family be invited to attend a graveside service
held Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 1:00 p.m., East Lawn Memorial Hills
Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo, UT. Condolences may be sent to
WWW.BergMortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/8/2005.

Hardman, Charlie         
Grandpa Charlie Hardman 84, of Orem passed away, November 5, 2005 following a
short illness. He was born August 24, 1921 in American Fork, Utah to Charles
Hardman and Jennie Binns Hardman. He graduated from American Fork High School,
and worked on the family farm before going into the armed forces in WWII.
He married Catherine Meldrum February 14th, 1944. They were later sealed in
the Salt Lake City LDS Temple, with their children in 1957.
He was a master meat cutter. He worked for different businesses prior to
opening his own business "Charlies Meat Can't Be Beat" in Orem. He retired at
age 73, but not really!, not until 6 weeks ago.
He worked with the Utah County Search and Rescue for 30 years and organized
the local Utah Deer Sams.
He enjoyed camping, cooking, helping everyone, going to Canyon Lands, and
being the best grandpa any kid could ever have. He loved to make ice cream for
his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, his son Gaylen (Mary) Hardman, of Lindon; his
daughter Charline (Phil) Reid of Salt Lake City; 5 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, all siblings and
grandson, Dusty Hardman.
Funeral services will be held Thursday November 10th 2005, at 1 p.m. in the
Sharon 3rd Ward Chapel at 445 South 700 East Orem, Utah. There will be a
viewing Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Walker Sanderson Funeral
Home at 646 East 800 North, Orem, Utah and from 11:45 to 12:45 at the church,
prior to service. Interment will be in the American Fork City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/8/2005.

Isaacson, Betty Jean Pulham        
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister returned to her
Heavenly Father November 6, 2005, with her family by her side. She fought a
brave and courageous battle with cancer.
Born April 29, 1928 to Archibald and Essie Pulham in Costa Mesa, California.
She was the sixth of seven children.
Her childhood was spent in Glendale, California. Her family moved to Orem when
she was a young teenager, but she never outgrew her love of the ocean.
Betty graduated from Lincoln High School. She married her high-school
sweetheart, Leon Isaacson, May 24, 1946 in Orem. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Manti Temple. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage.
Betty loved being with her husband, surrounded by their children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family camp-outs, parties and
get-togethers were a treasured part of her life. She leaves a legacy of
traditions, all centered around the family.
She enjoyed spending the winter months in St. George with her husband and made
many long-lasting friendships with other "snowbirds".
Betty had a special love of San Diego, where she and Leon spent many memorable
vacations, where she loved walking on the beach, listening to the surf, and
gathering seashells.
She was a talented artist who enjoyed oil painting, watercolors, china
painting, and making porcelain dolls. She enjoyed sharing her talent with
others as a teacher. She taught porcelain dolls, sewing lessons and many other
hobbies to those around her. She made many crocheted tablecloths, wedding
dresses, quilts and blessing gowns, and entered them in the State Fair, where
she won many blue ribbons and sweepstake awards. Many enjoyable hours were
also spent quilting with her friends in St. George.
Betty was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving
in many capacities. Some of her callings included assignments in the Relief
Society, Mutual (Young Women's), Cub Scouts, and Ward Girls Camp Director.
Though she faced many trials during the last years of her life, her testimony
never wavered. She faced her challenges with a prayer in her heart and a smile
on her face.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Leon Isaacson, four children, Mel
(Sherrie) Isaacson of West Jordan, Dr. Ed (Marcia) Isaacson of Alpine, Patty
(Rick) Robinson of West Jordan, and Judy (Dale) Ainge of Orem; 14
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren with two additional
great-grandchildren on the way; two brothers, Ken (Dona) Pulham and Reese
(Marilyn) Pulham, both from Orem; brother-in-law Merlin (Carol) Isaacson;
sisters-in-law Carole (Blaine) Cordner and Arlene (LeRoy) Watkins.
Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard and Charles Pulham; and
sisters Faye Lunceford and Evelyn Frandsen.
The family sincerely thanks the numerous doctors, nurses, neighbors and
friends who have helped Betty in so many kind and generous ways. A special
thanks goes to IHC Hospice, especially Vickie Hardman, for the special care
and assistance during her last days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the
Hobble Creek West Stake Center at 555 South 600 East in Springville. Friends
and family may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211
East 200 South in Springville and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to
the services. Interment will be at the Springville City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/8/2005.

Kitson, Peter Scott           
Peter Scott Kitson passed away peacefully in Brisbane, Australia on November
2, 2005 at the age of 83 years. He was born to Eugene Henry Kitson and Mary
Gladys Scott on February 16, 1922 in Adelaide Sth. Aust. He was a veteran of
WWII, Sgt. 2nd A.I.F., served in Alice Springs and Borneo for three and one
half years. He retired Aust. Post-Reg. mail room.
Survived by his wife Lesley, Brisbane; daughters Juel (Tony) Seow, Orem,
Pauline Kitson (Peter Marshall) Sydney, six grandchildren, Jared (Billie)
Seow, Orem, Leah (Brig) Lambert, Highland, Naomi (Mickay) Robinson, Lindon,
Josh (Mandy) Seow, Mapleton, Miriam (Troy) Kallas, Folsom, CA, Deborah
(Trevor) Gillman, American Fork; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held November 4, 2005 at Mt. Gravatt Cemetery ANZAC
Lawn Section. Peter and Lesley had 10 wonderful trips to Utah.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/8/2005.

Mason, Jacqueline R.          
Heber City, Utah - Our precious wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend
Jacqueline (Jacque) R. Mason left her earthly residence to return to her
family in heaven on Saturday, November 5, 2005. She was born in Gorgoza, Utah
May 22, 1930. Daughter of Osmond and Stella Rasmussen. Married George Mason
September 23, 1946 in Evanston, Wyoming.
Jacque was raised on the farm in Gorgoza, attended school in Park City, loved
to ride horses, skied at "Ecker Hill". Moved to Tooele, Utah in 1951, and
worked at Tooele Army Depot until George retired in 1965. After that she moved
to Heber where she has resided since. While in Heber, Jacque owned a ceramic
shop where she and her daughter made and sold ceramics. Jacque loved to be
outdoors and never let the opportunity to go to the mountains pass. She was a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She always had time
for the nieces and nephews and her greatest joy was her children and
grandchildren with whom she always enjoyed sharing time with. She was a great
seamstress and hand made custom cloths for all her family.
Jacque is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, George Mason, Stepson:
Garold (Cheryl) Mason of Salt Lake City, Son: Edward (Deanna) Mason of Heber,
Daughter: Deanna (Don) Pesicka of Heber, 10 grandchildren. 15
great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005 at 2 PM in the
Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home, 288 N. Main. Friends may call Tuesday evening from
6-8 PM and also Wednesday 1 hour prior to services. Burial will follow in the
Heber City Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/8/2005.