OBITS: Daily Herald 4 Sep 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 Bell, Elaine Blanche Tew Elaine Blanche Tew Bell, 75, died after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1930, in Salt Lake City, to George Bird and Blanche Tanner Tew. She attended schools in Salt Lake City and graduated from West High at the age of 16. At the age of 24, she signed up with the Civil Service through the United States Air Force. Soon she was stationed on Guam during the Korean War; and there, she met Dallin Ray Bell, of Richmond, Utah, who was serving in the Navy. They were married on September 11, 1952, in the Logan LDS Temple, while he was home for a short leave. After an honorable discharge, they made their home in Rose Park, then later in Sandy, and then on to Alpine, where they called home for 44 years. Dallin passed away on January 3, 1988, leaving Elaine a widow for nearly 18 years. Elaine is survived by her four children: Brett D. Bell of Taylorsville, Boni B. (Joseph K) Heaps of Springville, Beki B. Smith of Orem, Bruce R. Bell of Nevada; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Delores (Clyde) Fisher of St. George; two brothers, John (Carolee) Tew of North Salt Lake, Reed Tew of Salt Lake City. She is proceeded in death by her husband, her parents, and two brothers, Ray Tew and Fred Tew. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2005, at the Mountainville 2nd Ward Chapel, 165 North 100 East, Alpine Utah, at 11 a.m., with the viewing from 9-10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Alpine City Cemetery. Arrangements for Elaine are under the direction of Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful and compassionate employees of the Utah Valley Cancer Center; also, Trinity Mission, and the staff, nurses, and especially the wonderful caring and compassionate CNAs, who not only took great care of mom but also of me. Published in the Daily Herald on 9/4/2005. Jones, Russell Draper Russell Draper Jones, age 90, passed away September 2, 2005. Russell was born to Llewellyn Jones and Martha Draper Jones on April 10, 1915, in Emery, Utah. He married LaVinia Mock on April 11, 1943. Russell worked for Utah Power and Light Company as a mechanic and welder prior to his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was always willing to help anyone. He had a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, LaVinia M. Jones, children, Michael (Barbara) Jones, Roger (Beth Ann) Jones, Annette Jones; grandchildren, Jaeson (Trina) Jones, Michelle Jones, Jed (Jill) Jones, Alicia (Todd) Quackenbush, Ben Jones; great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Kyle, Keylena, Shelby and Taylor Ann Jones, Danielle, Sydney and Zerrin Quackenbush; sister, Lois (Grant) Hodgkinson, Murray; brother Keith Jones, Denver, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Doris Kelsey and Barbara McEwen. Graveside service will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, September 6, 2005, in East Lawn Memorial Hills Cemetery, 4800 North 650 East, Provo with full military honors. Family and friends may call from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North, Orem, prior to the services at the cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 9/4/2005. Meldrum, Ross Mark St. George, UT - Ross Mark Meldrum, 24, passed away on September 1, 2005, in St. George, Utah. He was born February 19, 1981, to Mark and Donnajean Strabel Meldrum in Provo, Utah. Ross was known for his gentle nature, the kindness he extended to others, and being friends with everyone. He enjoyed collecting things, especially stamps, and had a love for music and art. He lived in the Utah Valley, and in the St. George area for the past six years, and graduated from Cedar City, Utah, High School. He is survived by his mother, Donnajean; his parents, Mark and Julie Meldrum; brothers and sisters: Kinsley, Audrey, Candace, Amanda, Keeley, Amber, and Andrew Meldrum; and grandparents, Helen Meldrum and Bonita Ashby. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 2005, 10 a.m., Washington LDS Stake Center, 446 Mangum Rd., Washington, Utah. Visitation will be held Monday, September 5, 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah; and, Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m., prior to the services at the Washington Stake Center. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be sent through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 9/4/2005. Pendleton, Dean L. Dean L. Pendleton On September 1, 2005, just shy of his 45th birthday, Dean L. Pendleton left this earthly existence to embrace his Father in Heaven, grandparents, and a sister, Heather. Dean was very determined and never wanted to admit that the melanoma cancer, which he had, could take him from his family and the beautiful world around him. Dean was born in Salt Lake City on September 9, 1960, to O. Dean and Audrey Pendleton. During his youth, he lived in Kearns, Goshen, and Elberta, Utah. His family also spent six years in Eltopia, WA. Enjoying life, he was taught to walk uprightly before the Lord, have a deep appreciation for our founding fathers, and a great love for our country. Dean graduated from Payson High School and entered the Marine Corps Reserves to serve his country. Upon graduation from boot camp, he proceeded to honorably fulfill an LDS mission to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. After completing Scout Sniper, Jump, and Army Ranger Schools, he went to USU to get an engineering degree. While up in Logan, he met Melody Smith and decided it was more important to get married and be a Dad. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on February 26,1988. For the last fifteen years, they have resided in Mapleton, UT. Dean was an excellent welder. He dreamed of owning a stretch of land where his boys could all learn to work hard and to love the land. In 2002, he started his own business, Rocky Mountain Tower & Antenna, Inc. He loved to go into the mountains, spot deer and elk, etc., and was not afraid of heights. Michelle, Dianna Torgersen (Tom), Anthony, William, Jaynee, Stuart, Ben, Rachel, Russell, Ezra, Jaryd, and Chad will miss their kind and loving father, baseball games, crawdad fishing, Sunday drives just to spot the deer, and his powerful testimony of the Savior whom he served valiantly all his days. He touched the lives of all those he came in contact, with a desire to do better. He left with a greater love and devotion for his Savior. He is survived by his wife, Melody; his 12 children, two grandchildren (Sam and Elena Torgersen); his parents; his siblings: Kathryn Bartleson (Bob); Philip Pendleton (Gloria); Josee Petersen (Mike); Faun Pendleton; and 47 nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 6, from 6-8 p.m., at Wheeler Mortuary, 82 West 400 North, Mapleton, UT. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept 7, 2005, at 2 p.m., with a viewing one hour prior to the services at the Mapleton Stake Center, 970 North 400 East Mapleton, UT. The family would like to thank Dr. Noyes and Kelly, Vistacare, Dr. Garner and Nancy for all their help and with putting up with Dean s strong will. You were there for him when he needed you. We thank you for the love and tender care given. They also express their love and gratitude to the many family members, friends, neighbors, Bishop Siddoway and the Mapleton 5th Ward, for the endless hours of love and support given to Dean and the family he leaves behind. Condolences may be sent at www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald on 9/4/2005.