OBITS: Daily Herald 10 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 Ballow, Graycee K. 2002~2005 Mona / Our Little Angel, Graycee K. Ballow, age 3, passed away November 8, 2005, at the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born August 6, 2002, in Payson, Utah, to Cory Neil and Kori Ann Newton Ballow. Graycee loved 4-wheeling and camping at the desert and Palisades. She loved her therapists and riding the bus to school. She also loved watching the kids play at grandma's. KC has watched over you for three years; and now, it's your turn to watch over him. Survived by her parents and brother, Cory and Kori Ballow, and KC Ross Ballow, all of Mona; grandparents, Kip and Evelyn Ballow of Nephi; Ed and Brenda Newton of Mona; great-grandparents, Alice Roundy of Mona; Eileen Ballow of Levan; Joyce Pay of Nephi. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2005, in the Nephi North Stake Center, 1125 N. 400 East. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North; and, at the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Mona Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2005. Fielding, Justine Marie "Tina" 1957-2005 Tina died November 4th, 2005, of lung cancer, just short of four months following diagnosis. She was 48. Her parents were Donald R. and Marjorie Kelly Meredith, of Madison, Connecticut. It was here that she graduated from Daniel Hand High School and also where she met and married John Robert Hallam Fielding, who was then working to restore antique homes and other buildings. Their marriage was performed September 21, 1985, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, in Madison, which Tina had attended since childhood. She gave birth to her only child, Christie Marie Meredith Fielding, on July 20, 1989, in Middletown, Connecticut. Tina worked throughout much of her married life. In Connecticut she was employed by Uarco Printing Company of Deep River, by the L.C. Doane Marine Lighting Company of Essex, and by Clinton Nurseries of Clinton. In 1994 the family moved to her husband's boyhood home in Orem, Utah where her daughter could grow up together with her many second cousins who were descendants of James George and Nina Vance Stratton. Tina resumed her employment by working at several positions in the family farming and plant nursery businesses before becoming business manager for C. K. Farms, Inc, and Cascade Shadows Plant and Garden Center. She learned to love Utah and hoped to retire here someday. In 2002, Tina agreed to move to the much colder climate of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, so that Christie could attend John's alma mater, the Lowell Whiteman School, where Christie is now a junior. They bought an old house as their residence, which they began to remodel and expand as a business investment. Tina's favorite project was the large garden they built on a once scrubby hillside, much to the pleasure and compliments of the townspeople. Her husband is now planting a memorial grove at the site that will include many types of birches, willows and conifers and become an enduring legacy of Tina's love of nature. Tina resumed employment at the Steamboat Springs Grand Hotel reservations department and later at Steamboat Central Reservations. Throughout these years, her daughter's love of sports, including her team role in the Steamboat High fast pitch softball team, had her full support. Tina and John accompanied Christie on many "away" trips throughout Colorado despite the debilitating effects of Tina's cancer treatments. Tina accepted her chemo-therapy treatments with resolute optimism despite the late stage diagnosis. When she became too ill to go to work, her company installed a modem in her Colorado home and another in her Orem home so she could perform her services as she was able. The family spent their last times traveling together to places they had previously enjoyed, including the beaches of Oregon. They made many trips back to their Orem home, including the two weekends just prior to her death. Tina was preceded in death by her parents and her older sister, Linda M. Coward. She is survived by her husband, her daughter, and her brother, Don R. Meredith, of Wallingford, Connecticut. John's parents, together with his two brothers and three sisters have gathered for the funeral services which will begin Friday evening, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. A religious service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday morning at the St. Francis Catholic Church at 65 East 500 North, in Orem. Burial will follow at the Orem City Cemetery. Tina will be remembered as a good friend, a great wife, a wonderful mother and a beautiful spirit. The love she gave changed many lives for the better. She will be sadly missed as she lives forever in our hearts. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2005. Larsen, Blake Gone Adventuring July 16, 1960 ~ November 7, 2005 The brightest and the very best of things are never here to stay. God gives them to us for just a little while and then gathers them away. The angels gathered our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend away on November 7, 2005. Blake loved life and lived to travel and explore mountains, canyons, ancient ruins, books, Red Rock Country and sandy beaches. Blake attended school in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He attended and graduated from the Police Academy in 1993. Blake was employed in managerial positions in the audio and automotive field during his working years. He was living in Bloomington, Utah, and employed by Steven Wade Auto in Saint George, Utah, at the time of his death. Blake is survived by his wife Teri; beloved daughters: Mattie Larsen, of Saint George, UT; and Mrs. Adam Snider (Jennifer), of Heber, UT; grandson, Kolby; mother, Carolyn Schmidt, of Salt Lake City, UT; sisters: Mrs. David Peay (Tammy), of Spanish Fork, UT; Mrs. Victor Dellagnola (Stacy), of Salt Lake City, UT; and by Sid Larsen, mother of Mattie, Saint George, UT; nephews: Jared Peay, and wife, Alicia, with their daughter, Haylie; Kyle Peay and Wyatt Peay. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 12, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Walker Mortuary of Spanish Fork, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork. Family and friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mortuary; and, Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald from 11/10/2005 - 11/11/2005. Laursen, Lee Danae Lee Danae Laursen, age 21, of Payson, passed away Friday, November 4, 2005, at Fairfield, California. She was born October 15, 1984, at American Fork, Utah, to John Hyrum, Jr. and Tammy Lee Zeeman Laursen. She had been working, providing child care in day care centers. Survivors include her parents of Payson; two sisters, Brandy (Ray) Black, Lehi; Karly JoAnn Laursen, Salt Lake; grandmothers, Irene Laursen, American Fork; and JoAnn Zeeman, of Orem. Services will be Saturday, November 12, 2005, at 1 p.m., at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, where friends may call two hours prior to the services. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2005. Maestas, Rachel (Gonzales) Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Rachel Gonzales Maestas, age 81, of Payson, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2005, after a long illness of diabetes. She was born March 5, 1924, at Gallina, New Mexico, to Amarante and Petrita Chavez Gonzales. She married her devoted husband of 60 years, Jose I. Maestas, July 21, 1945, at Gallina, New Mexico. Rachel enjoyed planting flowers, sewing, quilting, outdoor activities, and going for rides. Survivors include her husband, Jose, Payson; three daughters and a son: Margaret (Ron) Cornelius, Kaysville; Cordy (Don) Cornelius, Lindon; Sunny Maestas (Rosemary Martinez), Medanales, New Mexico; Lorraine Barker (Marc Lowham), Salem; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a brother and sister: Amarante Gonzales, Espanola, New Mexico; and Chris Cloward, of Sunset, Utah. She was preceded in death by: two daughters and a son; brothers and sister: Robert, Creciso, Ernest, Gene, Joe Gonzales, and Elsita Cordova. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 12, 2005, 9 a.m., at the St. Francis Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call at the church on Saturday, one hour prior to services. Burial will be at the Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfmilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2005. Olpin, Robert Spencer Robert Spencer Olpin, or "Bob" as friends liked to call him, or "Professor Olpin" as he was known by thousands, passed away on November 5, 2005 from complications brought on by a stroke at the age of 65. Robert was a beloved professor at the University of Utah for 38 years, an outstanding author of numerous books on Utah Art and Sculpture, and a wonderful man whose humor was legendary and his political views were well known to all. Bob was born August 30, 1940, in Palo Alto, California, to Ralph and Lucille Olpin. Bobby was cherished by his parents and lived in California until he graduated from Palo Alto High School in 1958. He moved to Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah and became a very popular member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. His various charms helped him narrowly escape trouble; and, in 1962, he met the love of his life, Mary Florence Reynolds. They were married on August 24, 1963, in Short Hills, New Jersey, and a year later were sealed in the Oakland Temple. He graduated in 1963 and they moved to Boston, Massachusetts, to attend graduate school at Boston University. He received his Master's Degree in 1965 and PhD in 1971. They returned to Salt Lake City, where he began his now infamous position as Professor in the Art History Department at the University of Utah. In his tenure at the university, he was Chairman of the Art History Department, twice, as well as the Dean of Fine Arts for 10 years, where he helped raise millions of dollars for his college that he loved so much. He adored teaching and loved his students' enthusiasm. Just about wherever he went, he was recognized by someone he had taught at the "U". He had an extensive knowledge of art history, but his favorite subject was art in Utah and his lectures (whether they be in the classroom, in front of an audience, on television, in a museum, or sitting at the dinner table), made you want to know when, where, why, and how art was created. The sparkle in his eye, the tone of his voice, everything about his mannerisms, made you appreciate it so much more. He had a magnetic way of drawing you in and making you aware of details that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. He wrote beautiful books filled with as much information as he could fit on every page and you could feel the love of his work in every word. He also won numerous awards for his tireless effort to celebrate Utah Art in every form. He was a teacher, a writer, a husband, a father and most importantly-a friend. He will be missed by everyone who ever got the chance to know him. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his four daughters: Corey (Brad), Cris, Kate (Neil), and Carrie (Brady); and his two grandsons, Brady and Brett. He is also survived by the other loves of his life, his dachshunds, Jake and Sam. They were his constant companions and his biggest fans, and will miss him terribly, as well as the treats he claimed were never more than bite-sized. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lucille Olpin; and his older brother, Michael, who passed away as an infant. Goodbye, Bob. We love you, Dad! Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 12, 2005, at Noon, in the Little Cottonwood Stake Center, 6180 S. Glen Oaks Street, Murray. Friends may call Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the church; and, on Saturday, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Murray City Cemetery. Funeral directors Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the College of Fine Arts Adv. Bd. Scholarship, University of Utah, 375 South 1530 East, Rm. 250, SLC, UT 84112 . Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2005. Windsor, Shelley Dawn Shelley Dawn Windsor, 31, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on November 5, 2005 in a tragic rock climbing accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. Shelley was born in Mesa, AZ and graduated from Westwood High School. She graduated from BYU with a Bachelors in Secondary Education, followed by a Masters at ASU in Technical Education. She served an LDS mission in St. Petersburg, Russia. Shelley was a high school math teacher at Heritage Academy and a part-time math teacher at MCC-Red Mountain. She loved the students she taught and always reserved a special place in her heart for them. Shelley also had a passion for the outdoors, specifically rock climbing. In the words of those who knew her best, there was never a challenge too large that she did not attack with a grace and beauty that defies description. For her family and friends, she was a tremendous person, always willing to help and serve, mentor and love, and her sphere of influence effected numerous people who are better for that interaction with Shelley. She was a teacher and a student with an unparalleled zest for life. Although her life was cut short, she continues her work and her adventures in the eternities where we will one day be reunited. Shelley was preceded in death by her sister Stephanie and is survived by her parents, Bill and Lucille Windsor, her 14 siblings David (Rainey), Bill (Becky), Jim (Charity), John (Jolena), Sandra Beukers (Rob), Sherri Hampton (Tom), Lori Scott (Hunter), Suzanne Allen (Dailand), Becky Phelps (Glen), Kristen Tipton (Gary), Jennifer Williams (Ned), Stacey Clark (Eric), Debbie Palmer (DJ), and Erin Windsor. Viewingand FuneralServices to beFriday,11th and Saturday, 12thin Mesa AZ. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/10/2005.