OBITS: Daily Herald 23 Nov 2005; Provo, Utah co., Utah

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Jones, Stanley Pershing       
Stanley Pershing Jones died Sunday at the age of 87 (June 8, 1918   Nov. 20,
2005). A native of Provo, he was the son of Merton and Ruby Heiselt Jones. He
had two brothers and is survived by his brother Max. He married Winifred
Nuttall Nov. 24, 1938 in Provo. She preceded him in death in June of this
year.
Stanley graduated from Provo High School and attended Salt Lake Community
College, The Provo Technical School and Engineering Schools while in the
military. During World War II he served in the U. S. Navy as a member of the
1224th Seabees and was stationed in the Aleutians where he utilized many of
his skills including his metal working skills and photography. He was a member
of the Pipe-fitters Union and worked for several construction companies as
well as Geneva Steel.
He owned and operated Stan's Shop for 52 years and was well known to the
rock-hound community. He was the first gem and mineral dealer to introduce
both Utah and Idaho Opal nationally, traveling to gem and mineral shows
throughout the country. He was also a skilled silver-smith creating original
and attractive mountings for gemstones. He organized and was the first
president of the Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society and had remained active
until illness forced his retirement. He donated a 90-piece exhibit to the club
for use in educating others about gems, minerals and their history. He also
has donated many items used in museums around the country.
Stan and Winifred were the parents of five children, Douglas Jones, Jennie
Cerrito, Randy Jones and Laura Miner and "Baby Stan" who died as an infant. He
enjoyed his 17 grandchildren and 30 Great-grandchildren and they enjoyed
spending time with "Grandpa".
Stan was known to "grubstake" those who needed help; teach anyone who wanted
to be a "rock hound" and shared his sense of humor, kind heart, and hard work
ethic.
A viewing for family and friends will be at 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday the
26th at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 E. 800 North in Orem with a
graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at the Provo City (Pioneer) Cemetery, 610 S.
State Street, Provo.
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/23/2005.

Masterson, Charles H.         
1911 ~ 2005
Charles Howard Masterson, 93, passed away November 20, 2005 in Provo, Utah. He
was born Nov 24, 1911 in Warren, Marion County, Missouri to Arasmus Foster and
Orpha Etta Crouch Masterson. He married Lorna Elsie Hutchings on July 6, 1940
in Cedar City, UT. She passed away July 3, 1987.
Charles grew up on a farm in Missouri. He came west with the CCC. He helped
build Geneva then worked and retired from Geneva. He was a chef who loved to
garden and golf.
Survived by 3 daughters and 2 sons, Anna Lou (Bud) Patten; Myles A. (Melba)
Judd; Ronald C. (Geneal) Masterson; Donna (Ken) Harris; Carole (Al) Colledge;
31 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren and his
brother LeRoy Masterson.
Preceded in death by his wife, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 grandsons.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov 26 at 11 am in the Anderson & Sons
Mortuary, 49 E 100 N, American Fork. Friends may call Friday evening from 6 to
8 pm at the mortuary and from 9:30 to 10:45 prior to services. Burial,
American Fork Cemetery.
Published in the Daily Herald on 11/23/2005.