OBITS: Daily Herald 23 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 Bloxham, Ben 1934 -2005 Ben Bloxham peacefully passed away at his daughter's home in Ivins, Utah, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, after a brief battle with cancer, on Thursday, October 20, 2005. Ben was born on May 7, 1934, in Kaysville, Utah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vestal and Aliene Nalder Bloxham. He is survived by his children: Sarah Young, of Borrego Springs, CA; Nathan Bloxham, of Salt Lake City; Lauri Brock, of Orem; Heather (Jackie) Nygaard, of Ivins; Natasha (Dante) Amato, of Las Vegas, NV; seven grandchildren; his sister, Larue Wixom, of Mesa, AZ; his brother, Wayne Bloxham, of Soda Spring, ID; and, the mother of his children, Rebecca Haynes, of Central, UT. Ben served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern States and also served his country in the Army. He pursued his education, acquiring a Bachelors degree from BYU and a PhD from the University of South Hampton, UK. He taught at BYU, until he retired in 1992. In retirement, he devoted himself full time to genealogical and family history research. He has helped many people find their ancestors and prepare their temple work.This past year he began writing a book about the great painter, Heinrich Hoffman, whom he considers to be the painter of Christ. Ben will always be remembered for his love of the church, genealogy, and his great generosity. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday October 27, 2005, at the LDS chapel on the corner of Foothill Blvd. and Kensington Ave., Salt Lake City, where friends may call Wednesday, October 26, from 6-8 p.m.; and, again from 9:30 10:30 a.m. Thursday, prior to services. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 10/23/2005. Curtis, Florence Hickman Florence Curtis passed away Friday, October 21, 2005, at the home of her son, Robert, in Sandy, Utah. Florence was born August 11, 1909, in Payson, Utah, to Frank and Jennie Hickman. She was a long-time resident of Provo, and a graduate of Brigham Young University. Married Robert E. Curtis on June 16, 1934, in Provo, where they made their home. Florence loved the outdoors and loved her garden. She was active in the community, serving on the PTA, and as past president of the Provo Chamber of Commerce. She always had a warm smile and friendly greeting to anyone who came to visit. She will certainly be missed by all of her friends, family, and neighbors. She always said that she had the best neighbors; and, our family thanks them for watching out for her in her later years. Florence was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert E. Curtis; her wonderful daughter, Carole Jane Crump; and her brother, Ferrin Hickman. Survived by her son, Robert (Kathy), seven grandchildren and 16 great grand children. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at 11 a.m., at Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center Street, where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to info@BergMortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 10/23/2005. Edwards Jr., Byron Clyde Byron Clyde Edwards, Jr., age 26, was unexpectedly called home to that loving Heavenly Father who gave him life, on October 21, 2005. He was born October 27, 1978, to Byron Clyde, Sr., and Dee Ann Snyder Edwards. Byron attended school in Orem graduating from Mountain View High School and Utah Valley State College. He majored in Business Administration at UVSC and was scheduled to attend formal graduation this December. At the time of his passing, Byron was working as an Investment Consultant for Paragon Capital Management. Byron was actively involved as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed serving in the Elders Quorum Presidency and most recently in the Young Men's Presidency. Byron loved working with the youth of the American Fork 17th ward. He served a faithful mission in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he met and cemented many great relationships. Byron was married and sealed for time and all eternity to Katie Young, of Orem, on August 8, 2002, in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple. They were recently blessed with the birth of their first child and daughter, Kali. Byron was excited with his new transition to fatherhood and was looking forward with Katie to raising a family and enjoying life together. Byron loved life and shared its richness with many, many friends and family members. Future trips to the cabin, Lake Powell, sand dunes, and other places will certainly bring moments of silent reflection; for Byron was an integral part of our lives, and he will be missed. Although his time with us was shortened, we take comfort in knowing that we will one day be together as a family again (and kick his butt for missing the Broncos-Eagles game with us next weekend). Byron is survived by his wife, Katie; daughter, Kali; parents, Byron and Dee Ann Edwards; siblings: Melissa, Chad, Tyler, and Taylor; grandparents, Clyde and Karen Edwards, and Mickey and Jo Ann Snyder; great-grandmother, Mildred Zabriskie Silva; father- and mother-in-law, Dave and Cathy Young; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 25, at the Lindon West Stake Center, 1030 West 1600 North, Orem, at 11 a.m. Friends may call Monday, October 24, from 6-8 p.m., at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem; and, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. on October 25 prior to the funeral at the stake center. Interment will be in the East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Zions Bank, donation account established in the name of Katie Edwards (462 West 800 North, Orem, UT 84057). Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 10/23/2005.