OBITS: Daily Herald 25 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 Call, Myrtle Lorraine Myrtle Lorraine Call passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at her home in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was born August 29, 1924 in Magna, Utah to Myrtle Hardman Anderson and Frank Anderson. She was the oldest of four children born to Frank and Myrtle. Her brothers Frank and Lamar, and sister Rhea, were all born in Magna where their father Frank worked at the copper mines. Lorraine remembered growing up in Magna with lots of uncles, aunts and cousins, many of whom were supported by work at the mine and the smelter plants. She had great memories of outings to the big city of Salt Lake and to the SaltAire amusement park for picnics, dances, and swims. Her parents divorced in Salt Lake, and her mother met a widower, Lesley Andreasen, who farmed and already had four children by his first marriage, and was also raising an orphaned nephew as a son. The couple married, combining as a family of five sons and four daughters. Together, Lorraine's mother and new dad then had two more daughters and another son, for a total of twelve children. The family moved to the Burley, Idaho area to farm in 1936. Lorraine was very active in school in Burley, and made many life-long friendships which she valued highly. During her high school years, Lorraine met and dated Merrill John Call. They married on February 9, 1942 and together had three sons and three daughters - Arlan in 1943, Reid in 1944, Phil in 1947, Gwen also in 1947, Bev in 1952, and Pam in 1954. Lorraine was an outgoing person who always liked to socialize, and especially loved to dance. She and Merrill belonged to supper clubs and card circles for many years, and enjoyed entertaining friends wherever they lived. She was a vivacious, quick-witted lady, with the ability to always make the most of the moment. The family moved to the Twin Falls area in the 1940s for business opportunities, and to farm. Lorraine and Merrill both held jobs in town, while raising their family. For several years they also farmed an eighty acre place, where they raised 15,000 chickens every seventy two days, milked a small herd of cows, raised hogs and beef cattle, and cultivated hay and row crops, while they both still worked "regular" jobs in town! In her "spare" time, Lorraine sewed clothes for her children, was active in her church, and continued to whistle, sing, and dance - especially dance - at every opportunity. She loved to design, assemble, and sew quilts. She made several dozen in her lifetime, one or more for every family member, and for many friends. She also continued to work at a variety of retail jobs over the years, and always relished the acquaintances she made with coworkers and customers. Many of them became permanent friends. Following Merrill's retirement due to illness, Lorraine and he moved to Utah for twenty years to be near four of their children living in the Provo/Orem area. They had great times in their motor home and camping, attending ball games and musical events, and participating in various family activities. The greatest joys of her life were the times she spent with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. The couple moved back to Twin Falls in 1993, and renewed acquaintances with many old friends. They again entertained, played cards, and danced as much as possible. Merrill passed away in 1998, and Lorraine continued to be very active with lots of people in lots of ways. She felt highly rewarded by her involvement with her church groups, loved to spend time with the "walkers from the mall", played cards and danced with members of luncheon and dinner groups, and became a "quilter extraordinaire" at the Twin Falls Senior Citizens Center. Lorraine leaves a legacy of love, laughter, and friendship. Her undiluted and enduring support of all family members in any circumstance will always remain as a tribute to her strength of character and to her perpetual love as a mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister, a brother, a step-brother, two step-sisters, and a granddaughter. She is survived by a brother, a step-brother, two half-sisters, a half-brother, six children, twenty-six grandchildren, and thirty-nine great grandchildren. A celebration of her life and a memorial service are to be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 26, 2005, at the LDS 5th Ward Chapel, 421 Maurice St. North in Twin Falls, Idaho. At the families request there will be no public viewing and in lieu of flowers memorials are requested to be given in Lorraine's name to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope, Suite 5127, Salt Lake City, Utah 84412. Arrangements are under the direction of White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park". Published in the Daily Herald from 11/24/2005 - 11/26/2005. Huff, Kelly Darren Kelly Darren Huff, 26, of Salem, died Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at the Mountain View Hospital in Payson. He was born on June 30, 1979 in Provo, Utah, the son of Kelly Rae & Lorrie Lynn Gordon Huff. Darren graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He was self employed as a construction worker. He was a Jack of all trades and could pick up just about anything he wanted to do. He loved boxing, fishing, hunting, and snow boarding. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is survived by his parent of Salem, a sister: Melissa (Dustin) Sanderson of Lehi, a brother: Brett Huff, of Salem, and a sister-in-law: Janel Huff, of Ephriam; Grandparents: Wilda & Rulon Gordon, of Spanish Fork and 4 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jason. Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, 2005 at 11 am in the Salem Knoll Park Ward Chapel, 160 South 460 West, Salem. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork on Sunday evening 6 til 8 p.m. or Monday at the ward building from 9:45 til 10:45 am prior to the services. Burial will be in the Salem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 11/25/2005.