OBITS: Daily Herald 17 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 Barnum, Ruth Warenski Ruth Warenski Barnum passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on November 14, 2005, in Salt Lake City. She was born on July 24, 1915, in Payson, Utah, to Annie Elizabeth Sheppard and Walter Henry Warenski. She grew up in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. During the depression she moved with her older brothers, Max and Walter, to Pioche, Nevada to find work. There she met her sweetheart and husband, James Lavon Barnum. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on April 17, 1936. They moved to Orem in 1941 and lived there until 2001 when she moved to Salt Lake City to be with her children. Ruth was an active member of the LDS Church where she held many positions. She worked in the Church extraction program for more than 20 years and was an ordnance worker in the Provo temple for some 15 years. She was employed by the Alpine School District for more than 20 years as a cook and later as a school lunch supervisor. She is survived by two sons, Derril (Marlene) Barnum, of Salt Lake City and Andrew (Linna) Barnum, of Pahrump, Nevada; two daughters, Deanna (Dwight) Powell, and Jeneal (William) Hainsworth, of Salt Lake City: 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fern Luckhart of Salt Lake City and Mary Ellen Pawlowski of Orem, and one brother, Lynn Evans of St. George. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Carol Jean; son-in-law, William Hainsworth; two great-grand-children, Justin Powell and Jessica McIntire; three brothers, Walter Warenski, Max Warenski, and Dale Evans. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005, at 12 noon in the Orem City Cemetery,1520 North 800 East. Family and friends may call Saturday morning from 10:00 until 11:30 at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Dahlgren, Robert B. Robert B. Dahlgren, age 76, passed away on November 15, 2005, at the Utah Valley Medical Center in Provo, due to complications from a stroke. Bob was born on January 27, 1929 in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, to Albert Leonard and Anna Carolina Lund Dahlgren. He graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1946. He graduated from South Dakota State University with a BS degree and received a masters degree from Utah State University and a PhD from South Dakota State University. He was a Wildlife Research Biologist and worked for the South Dakota Department of Game Fish & Parks. He retired from the Fish & Wildlife Service in 1994. He married Carmen Lee on June 11, 1951 in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Salt Lake Temple. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He has served as Branch and District President in South Dakota. He also was Stake President in the Des Moines, Iowa Stake. Robert and Carmen served in the Singapore Mission 1994-1996. He served in the presidency in the Chicago Temple 1997-1999. He served as Temple President of the Bismarck, North Dakota Temple from 1999-2002. He also served several months in the Manila Philippines Temple. He is survived by his wife, Carmen, one sister, Jeanette Gremmert, Minneapolis, MN, and six children: Dan (Brenda) Dahlgren, Dee Ann (Trent) Anderson, David Dahlgren, Debra Bleckert, Dena (Steven) Barclay and Darcey (Russell) Daines. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Robert was a champion in life through kindness and service to others, dedication and hard work in all pursuits, and devout faith to God. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cherry Hill 3rd Ward Building, 1650 South 250 East. Viewing will be on Friday, November 18, 2005, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary and one hour prior to the Saturday service. The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses and therapists at Utah Valley Medical Center. Memorials can be given to the LDS Perpetual Education fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Duke, Mary Whitehead Mary Whitehead Duke passed from this earthly life November 13, 2005 of causes incident to age. She was born September 8, 1912 in Provo, UT to Walter P. and Mary Etta Farrer Whitehead. She grew up in Provo, attended Maeser School as a child and later graduated from Provo High School. Mary had a beautiful singing voice and as a student at BYU she studied music with Professor Florence Jepperson Madsen. She also majored in business and worked as a secretary for Provo City. On Aug. 10, 1934 she married her high school sweetheart J. Melvin Duke in the Salt Lake temple. He was the love of her life. He preceded her in death in 1996. After almost 10 years apart, there has now been a joyful reunion. The early years of their marriage were spent in Idaho where Mel worked in the jewelry business as a watchmaker and also in defense work during World War II. During this time they were blessed with 2 daughters. Mary's primary career was that of a loving wife and mother. In 1948 the family moved to Springville where Mel and Mary opened Duke Jewelry. They worked side by side in the store until their retirement in their mid 70's when they turned the business over to their oldest grandson. They loved the city of Springville and its people. Mary was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many auxiliary positions; her favorite calling was that of secretary. She was very efficient and enjoyed record keeping. She also sang with the Relief Society Singing Mothers on many occasions. She served as a Relief Society visiting teacher until her 90th year. Mary is loved and survived by daughters Mary Ann (Edward) Holmes of Springville and Kathryn (Donald) Jessee of Orem; 18 grandchildren and 55 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother Walter Whitehead, a sister Edith Bush, and a great-grandson. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Odyssey Hospice, Orem Nursing and Rehabilitation and Golden Living of Orem for the loving care they have rendered to Mary for the last few months of her life. A special thanks to Dr. Lynn Bateman and his staff for the outstanding care they have provided our parents for many years. Funeral services will he Friday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS Chapel at 355 E. Center St. in Springville. A viewing will he held Thursday evening at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 E. 200 S. in Springville from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Church on Friday 1 hour prior to services. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Garrett, Dean R. Dean Robert Garrett, 91, passed away November 15, 2005 in American Fork, Utah. He was born March 18, 1914 in Nephi, Utah to Louis and Estella Boswell Garrett. He married Amy Buchanan, August 18, 1933 in Richfield, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple in 1934. Amy died January 2, 1977. Dean later married Lucille Richards, July 15, 1977 in American Fork. He gave life long service to his church, serving as a beloved Bishop of the American Fork 3rd ward, a high councilman for Alpine Stake and a temple worker in the Provo and Mt. Timpanogos Temples for 20 years. He served on the American Fork Hospital Board, and as it's president. He was an avid gardener of flowers and vegetables, going to great lengths to make his home and yard beautiful. He was a sought after speaker in religious settings. For years he owned Garrett Market, a community grocery store. He was employed by Alpine School District as its Purchasing Agent, retiring after 25 years of service. Survived by his wife, Lucille, children, Lewis (Shirley) Garrett, Claranne Garrett Duke, Dean (Charlotte) Garrett, Jr., Suzanne (Albert) Schmuhl, Julie (Greg) Wittwer, Barbara (Kent) Richards; step-children, Bill (Debbie) Preston, MeriLu (Jeff) Mills; 36 grandchildren, 85 great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Gordon B. Garrett, four sisters and four brothers. Dean loved his family beyond measure and in return was greatly loved and respected by his children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork 21st Ward, 290 North 900 East. Friends may call at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial, American Fork Cemetery. Email condolences may be sent to www.andersonmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Griffin, Virginia Bieler Waterlyn 1927-2005 Virginia Bieler Waterlyn Griffin passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning November 16, 2005 following complications of a stroke. She was 78 years old. Virginia resided in Orem and was very active with family and an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the temple weekly. She had a great love for music and loved teaching piano. Beloved mother of five, grandmother of twenty and great-grandmother of twelve. She is survived by Gail B. Ross, Timothy B. (Annette) Waterlyn, Richmond B. Waterlyn, Judy B. (Chuck) Mannino, Tracy B. (Alicia) Waterlyn. And sisters: Donna (Duane) Harris, Evelyn (Layne) Forbes, Jeanette (Curtis) Van Alfen. Funeral services will be held Saturday November 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary Chapel, 495 South State Street, Orem. Friends may call Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Virginia's ward chapel 1485 North 800 West, Orem and also Saturday, one hour prior to the services at the mortuary chapel. Interment will be held at the Aultorest Memorial Cemetery in Ogden, Utah. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com . Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Jeffery, Pearl (1908-2005) OREM. Pearl Jeffery, 97, native of Delta and long-time resident of Salt Lake City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in Orem, Utah, on causes incident to age. Pearl was born June 17, 1908, the second child and oldest daughter of Irvin Ether and Adaline Buchanan Jeffery. She was the first child born in the new settlement of Burtner, later Delta, Millard County, Utah. She was educated in Delta, graduating from LDS seminary in 1925 and Delta High School in 1926. After receiving her Normal (2-year) diploma and teachers certificate from Brigham Young University, she returned to Millard County where she taught for three years in Sutherland and a year in Delta. In 1932 she returned to BYU to continue towards a bachelors degree. She left in 1933 for an LDS mission in Texas, serving in Kelsey, Texas, in a combination teaching/proselyting mission. Following her mission, she continued at BYU, graduating in 1936. She returned to Delta to teach one more year, then taught three years in Duchesne. She moved to Salt Lake City in 1940 and was employed at the Genealogical Society of the Church. She remained there for over three decades as a professional genealogist. She was the family genealogist as well, and worked tirelessly in compiling records of her ancestors, that a record of their lives and achievements might be preserved for their descendants. This included a trip to England after she retired, where she obtained additional family records. Recent years have seen the culmination of her many years of work, as she was instrumental in the publication of three volumes of family history and Special Stories of Faith of the family. She served as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple for 24 years. She also served in the Church as a teacher and board member in stake and ward auxiliaries. She was an active member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP). Though she never married, she was the greatest aunt anyone could ever have. She counts as her posterity her 44 nieces and nephews and their growing families. She paid special attention to each one. She is survived by a brother, Jay (Bonnie) Jeffery, Morgan, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Orvil, Eldro, Iliff, Irvin W., and Rondo Jeffery, and sister Zerma J. Schlappi Tripp, and their spouses. Special thanks are expressed to her nephew, Larry S Jeffery, and his wife, Raili, also Gena and Allen Jeffery and their family, who cared for her the past five years in their home in Orem. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, at the Lakeridge 3rd Ward LDS chapel, 158 E. 1100 S., Orem, at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 So. State, Orem, on Friday, Nov. 18, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment will be in the Delta City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Moore, Lenord D. Lenord D. Moore, 87, of Spanish Fork, Utah, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Spanish Fork Nursing and Rehab. Center in Spanish Fork. He was born on March 12, 1918 the son of David William and Johanna Peterson Moore. He married Frances Toms on June 5, 1950 in the Manti LDS Temple. He served four and a half years in the army during World War II. He attended and graduated from Brigham Young University. He worked as an entomologist for the Coachella Valley mosquito abatement district in Thermal California for 27 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving in many calling through the years. He served a LDS Mission to Southern California and later with his wife they served a mission to Zuni, N.M. He served in the extraction center and also as an ordiance worker in the Provo Temple. Survivors include his wife of Spanish Fork, one son and three daughters: Robert Lenord Moore, of Spanish Fork; Helen Jean Moore, of Spanish Fork; Barbara (Richard) Ward, of Mesa, Arizona; Carol Lynn Moore, of Spanish Fork; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; a brother: T. Blaine (Buena) Moore, of Ephriam, Ut; and a sister: Phyllis (Andrew) Barnum, of St. George, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Marie, Faye, Barbara and brothers: Leon, Floyd, Billy, and Cyril. The family would like to thank the caring folks in the continuing care unit at Mountain View Hospital and to the Spanish Fork Nursing and Rehab personel, and Alpine Hospice. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Spanish Fork 17th Ward, 750 South 1800 East, Spanish Fork. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork on Friday evening 6 til 8 p.m. or Saturday at the ward 11:45 til 12:45 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Peet, Fawn Hirst Lehi, Utah - Our beloved Fawn Hirst Peet passed away peacefully on November 15, 2005 in Lehi, Utah. Fawn was born on January 16, 1925 in Provo, Utah to Fredrick William and Bjarnveig Christena Bjarnson Hirst. Fawn was the youngest in her family and had 4 brothers and one sister who died at a young age. Her first home was in Provo, Utah where she lived for a few years until her father decided that family farming was the best chance of surviving the Great Depression so they moved to a farm in Orem. She and her family lived on this farm for the rest of her childhood growing fruit and vegetables and raising chickens, pigs, and cattle. She and her brothers enjoyed working on the farm and playing baseball and other games together. She loved swimming in a nearby canal in the summer and sleigh riding in the winter. She married her sweetheart Don Loveridge Peet on February 8, 1947. They started their home in Lehi, Utah. She and Don were married for 58 years and lived in the same home for 55 years. Fawn and Don started their family in 1953 and now have 4 sons, 3 daughters (in-law and in-heart), twelve grandchildren (with 3 spouses), and 6 great-grandchildren. Her passion in life was always her family and friends. Fawn was the manager of the Community Education program in Lehi, and worked at Dr. Larsen's office in Lehi for many years. She served in a number of positions in the Church. She was skilled at sewing and loved to do arts and crafts with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed many years of traveling with her husband, summer vacations, and camping and fishing trips with her children. Fawn's family loves her and will miss her. She has shown us how to be dedicated, compassionate, and have a zest for life. She is survived by her husband, Don Peet; 4 sons and their wives: Harvey and Debbie Peet, David and Lesa Peet, Alan and Nancy Peet, and John Peet; her brother and his wife, Mark and Freda Hirst; her sister-in-law, Cyntha Hirst; her grandchildren: Marriah (Val), Tessa (Dave), Terra (Matt), Cassie, Vanessa, Adam, Evan, Madelyn, Kimberly, Erik, Ashley, and Allyson; her great-grandchildren: Cody, Michael, Tyler, Ryan, Kylie, and Jordan. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Josephine Rose Hirst, and by her brothers and their wives: Sheldon and Alberta Hirst, Willard and Nellie Hirst, and Frank Hirst. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wing Mortuary Chapel, 118 E. Main, Lehi where a viewing will be held prior to services at 12:30 p.m. Interment, Lehi City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Pugh, Jerilyn Springville, Utah - Jerilyn Pugh, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend passed quietly away Monday, November 14, 2005 at her home in Springville, Utah. She was born May 23, 1945 in Glendale, Utah to Alton Robert and Lillith Brinkerhoff Pugh, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Valley High School in Orderville Utah, then received a Bachelor's Degree from College of Southern Utah in Cedar City. Jerilyn served an LDS Mission to the Toronto Canada Mission. She continued in her church service by serving as a Ward Relief Society President on BYU Campus and as a counselor in a BYU Stake. More recently she served as Gospel Doctrine Teacher and Relief Society Secretary in her home ward. She also served in various positions related to music such as Ward Music Chairman and Ward Organist. Jerilyn worked as a secretary at BYU, Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, Amoco Oil in Kansas City and back to Utah to serve for 24 years at the Missionary Training Center in Provo. She loved music and was accomplished on piano, organ and string instruments. She was a writer of poetry, and set some of her poems to music. Survivors include four sisters and two brothers: Rgene (Merrill) Bunting, Maurice (Corine) Pugh, LaVerl (William) Roberts, LouNell (Ike) Chamberlain, Samuel (Mary Ann) Pugh and Jolene Stoker; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Graveside services will be held Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Glendale Utah Cemetery. Arrangements made with Mosdell Mortuary of Kanab, Utah. The world has been a better place because this great lady was a part of it. Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005. Truman, Preston J. Preston J. Truman, beloved husband, father and brother, finished his mortal calling and moved forward to his next on Tuesday evening, November 15th, 2005 at his home in Springville with close family nearby. Preston fought a courageous battle with cancer for the last part of his life. He was 87. Preston was born on Sept. 1, 1918 in Enterprise, Utah to Jacob T. and Emily Hall Truman. He was the eldest son of ten children: Reva Emett (Merl), Leola Terry (Merril), Ervin (Doris), Howard, Melvin (Nora), Glade (Mona Rae), William (Helene), Pauline Bolwer (Leon), and Richard (Lorene). He married Della Adair of Enterprise on June 30th, 1939, and was sealed to her in the St. George Temple. She preceded him in death on 05/13/1987.They had two children, Dawn Fallows, and Preston Jay. He married Madge Gardner on Sept. 12th, 1987, and was sealed to Madge in the Provo temple on Sept. 21st, 1990. Preston was a wonderful, loving, and very hard working man, who always put others' needs before his own. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman, who treasured the time he shared these activities with his family and close friends. He was a farmer, gifted welder, and able mechanic. Preston spent countless hours at his mountain home with Madge and Jason Jr. always working on some project. He could work circles around any young man. He became and avid woodworker and true artisan. He spent countless hours in his shop doing what he loved. Press was very generous and was always willing to share his time and wares with everyone. Anyone who knew Press was influenced in a positive way and his mere nature touched everyone with whom he came in contact. Press was a wonderful father and stepfather to Jason, and father figure to his special grandson, Jason Jr. He will be especially missed by Jason Jr., who he has taken as his own. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served many callings throughout his life. Preston will leave a hole in all of our hearts that nobody can replace. We love you Press. Press is survived by his wife Madge Gardner of Springville, two children: Dawn, Preston Jay, and stepson Jason Haymond, Grandchild Jason Haymond Jr., and 4 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 1st wife Della, his parents, and one sister, Reva, and two brothers, Howard and Melvin. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Springville Stake Center located at 245 South 600 East in Springville. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville or Saturday at the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Salem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/17/2005.