OBITS: Daily Herald 22 Oct 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 Asay, Boyd E. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully October 20th, 2005, five days before his ninetieth birthday. Boyd was born October 25, 1915 to Eleazer and LaPreal Asay in Elsinore, Utah. The family moved to Leslie, Idaho where he lived until he joined the Civil Conservation Corp. On January 2, 1941 he married his sweetheart Doris Baysinger in Salt Lake City, their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Boyd was an active member of the Golden "K' Kiwanis Club and also a member of the Geneva Rifle Association. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed his calling as a temple worker and as the Sharon Stake Welfare Farm Director. Survivors include his wife Doris B. Asay, daughters Connie (Ken) Carter, Provo, Linda (Dee) Hobbs, Mesa, Arizona and Jackie (Cliff) Riley, Orem, 11 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. Boyd is also survived by three brothers and one sister: Royal Asay, Melvin Asay, Reed Asay and Lela Warner. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Warren and four sisters, Wanda, Shirley, Ruth and Reah. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and aides at the Orem Nursing and Rehab Center for their kindness and special care, a special thanks to Dr. Lynn Bateman for his kindness. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest 5th Ward Chapel, 440 East 800 South, Orem. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State Street, Orem, and also at the ward chapel one hour prior to the funeral services on Monday. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 10/22/2005. Chapman, Floyd Floyd Thomas Chapman, age 72, passed away peacefully October 19, 2005 at Salt Lake Care Source surrounded by his loving family. A very humble gentleman throughout his life, Floyd had a passion for all sports and a love of the outdoors. He was born May 16, 1933 to Arch Robert and Hazel Marie Aiken Chapman in Long Beach, California. The family later moved to Springville, Utah. It was there that Floyd began to display his athletic talents. He played on numerous baseball teams and was even being scouted for the Red Sox's, but his love of basketball won out. He was a standout forwardfor Springville High and later in lifeshined on the Navy All Star Team. After graduating from Springville Highhe joined the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in the Philippines and was given the opportunity to see the world playing on the Navy Basketball teams. Floyd married JoAnn Birch in Elko, Nevada in 1957, they later divorced. Floyd married Geraldine (Gerry) Tanner in Elko, Nevada in 1976. He retired from Geneva Steel after 29 years of service. Survivors include Lorrie Blake, Jami (Gary) Felice, Floyd (Laurie) Chapman, Jr., Misty Jo Chapman, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. He also left behind 3 wonderful step-children, Larry (Julie) Taylor, Jackie (Barry) Drage, Vickie (Val) Newell, 13 Step-grand children and 34 great grandchildren, siblings, Roberta (Edward) Anderson, Bob (Sally) Chapman, Hazel (David) Perry, David (Susan) Chapman, Richard (Barbara) Chapman. Floyd was preceded in death by his wife Gerry, Step-son Brent Barber and his mother and father. He will always be remembered for his generosity and his love of life,family, and friends. As he used to say; "love, love, love". Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2005.11:00 a.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center,Provo, UT. Friends may call from 9:30-11:00 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, UT 500 East 1700 South. Condolences may be sent to WWW.BergMorturay.com The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caring staff of the Utah Valley Hospital, Promise Specialty Hospital East Campus, and special thanks to the compassionate staff of the Salt Lake Care Source Home Health and Hospice. Published in the Daily Herald from 10/21/2005 - 10/22/2005. Johnson, Mary Lee Mary Lee Johnson returned to her loving Heavenly Father on October 20, 2005. Mary Lee was born December 18, 1946 to Max "Skinny" and Helene Rowland. She graduated from Springville High School and the Mary K School of Beauty. She married her childhood sweetheart Ted Johnson on November 21, 1968 and they were later sealed together for eternity on April 26, 1996 in the Provo LDS Temple. Ted and Mary Lee have a very rare and loving marriage that few are so lucky to find. Mary Lee and Ted raised their three children: Todd, Trent and Trever making their home in Springville, Utah. Her kids and husband were the most important people in her life. She was kind, gentle and always made each one feel loved. Grandma Mary helped take care of her grandkids and they love her dearly. She was always there when needed whether it was picking up her grandkids from school or having them stay with her for days at a time. For the past three years Mary Lee and Ted traveled to Alabama and Virginia staying in their coach and building chapels for the LDS Church. They had a wonderful time on the beaches and visiting historical sites. This was a special time for Mary Lee and Ted and they fell in love all over again. Mary Lee was a special friend to her loving sister, Rozlyn. They were as close as two sisters could be. Aunt Mary was a favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews and she loved them. Mary Lee was proceeded in death by her parents and survived by her husband, Edward "Ted" Johnson; children, Todd Lee (Sherry) Johnson, Trent (Shannon) Johnson, Trever (Brian) Oakey; two granddaughters Ceara Johnson and Alexus Johnson and two grandsons Justin Oakey and Izaak Oakey. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the LDS Chapel at 55 North Main in Springville. There will be a viewing held Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South in Springville and Monday at the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 10/22/2005. Guest Book Flowers Charities Larsen, Gary H. Gary H. Larsen Gary H. Larsen, 74, of Orem, loving husband, father, and hero grandpa, died on October 19, 2005, of multiple myeloma cancer. He was born August 16, 1931, in Provo, Utah, to George Niels and Jennie Hansen Larsen. He married Shirley Albiston on March 6, 1952, in the Logan LDS Temple. Gary was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities. He served in the Branch Presidency of the Seville Retirement Home for eleven years, and most recently worked in the baptistry of the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. As a young man he served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 - 1953. He worked 42 years for US Steel and LaRoche Industries. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and Bear Lake with his family. He was loved and will be missed greatly. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley; and four children: Sue (Dale) Porter, of St. George, Utah; Ann (Steve) Whiteley, of Orem; Gary Lynn (Patti) Larsen, of Orem; Alan (Tonya) Larsen, of Pleasant View, Utah; one brother, Don (Tamra) Larsen, of Spring Lake, Utah; sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 24, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at the Park 1st Ward Chapel, 50 S. 750 W., Orem, Utah. Friends and family may call Sunday, October 23, from 6 - 8 at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State, in Orem, or Monday one hour prior to the services at Park 1st Ward Chapel. Interment will be at the Orem City Cemetery with full military rites by VFW, District 4. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 10/22/2005. Vigil, Joyce Jasper Carlsbad, California ˜ Joyce Vigil, 74 died at her home on Saturday, October 15, 2005. Born, January 28, 1931, in Payson, Utah, she lived in Carlsbad for 42 years. She retired from Bank of America in 2002 with 34 years of total service. She was a member of the Carlsbad 3rd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her husband of 49 years, MGySgt. Julio T. Vigil, USMC (Ret.) of Carlsbad, son Steven Vigil and daughter in law Judy Vigil of Carlsbad, granddaughters Ashlee Vigil, Amee Vigil, Robyn Felix and grandsons Mark Vigil and Christopher Rogers. She is also survived by brothers Elvin Jasper, Chad Jasper, Jerry Jasper, Ronald Jasper, Reverl Jasper, Jack Jasper and Boyd Jasper, as well as sisters Janice Westphal, Dorothy Sawyer and Mary Rupper all of Utah. Her daughter in law Lisa A. Vigil preceded her in death. Viewing was held at Friday, October 21, 2005 at 10:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1975 Chestnut in Carlsbad. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. Bishop Steven Pynes will be officiating. A viewing will take place on Monday, October 24, 2005 at Walker Mortuary, 587 South 100 West, Payson, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. A graveside service to follow at 11:00 AM at the Payson City Cemetery. Published in the Daily Herald on 10/22/2005.