OBITS: Daily Herald 19 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 Beckstrom, Helen W. On September 17, 2005, our sweet mother slipped from our loving arms into the waiting arms of our Heavenly Father, while at the home of her daughter, Charlott Johnson, in Payson, Utah. She is leaving behind four daughters: DeAnn Carter, of Lehi; Joyce (Craig) Whiting, of Payson; Peggy (Dennis) Robison, of Cedar City; Charlott (Darrell) Johnson, of Payson; 13 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren (one on the way!). Mother will be greeted by a son, Lenard Earl; husband, Dean; great grandson, Trevor Carter; parents, Earl and Laura Whittaker; sister, Beth Newitt; parents-in-law, Leonard and Edna Beckstrom; brother-in-law, Bill Beckstrom; sister-in-law, Shirley Johnson. Helen Whittaker Beckstrom was born September 7, 1922, in Garfield, Utah, to Earl C. Whittaker and Laura J. Dimick Whittaker. She was the second in the family of five. At the age of seven, her mother died leaving her children to be raised by their dad and the family members. Grandma Elizabeth Dimick and family played a big part in their young lives, along with uncles and aunts. After graduating from Cypress High School, she married Lenard Dean Beckstrom on March 26, 1941, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Dad passed away on January 22, 2000, after 59 years of marriage. Their first child was born in Lake Shore, a boy living only 12 days. They later purchased their home of 57 years in Lake Shore, where their second child was born. Mother and Deann lived there, waiting for Dad to return home from the Pacific during World War II. Joyce, Peggy, and Charlott soon joined the family. Mother loved the gospel and accepted many church callings in her life, including a church mission with Dad. She enjoyed temple work and always had a current temple recommend. She loved to make quilts and spent many hours in homes quilting. Later, she began making baby quilts and made them ahead for last minute gifts. Some of Mother s quilts were taken to New York, New Zealand, and Kosovo. Mother loved the people of Lake Shore and will be happy to see her good friends Ila Atwood and Erma Harwood. She is survived by two sisters, Marie (Max) Youd, and Cleo Whittaker; one brother, Mural (LaRene) Whittaker; sister-cousin, Beth (Keith) Gordon; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Lucille Beckstrom, Tom (Gladys) Beckstrom, Dell (Leta) Beckstrom, Phyllis (Paul) Spencer, and Fred Johnson. Special thanks to niece, Laura Hansen; Alpine Hospice Personnel, Natalie, Verna, Dana, Kent, Jane, Jennifer, Stacy, and Mitch. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at 11 a.m., in the Lake Shore LDS Ward Chapel, 5915 South 3200 West, Lake Shore. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 187 South Main, Spanish Fork on Tuesday evening, 6-8 p.m.; or, Wednesday, at the church one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerfamilymortuaries.com Published in the Daily Herald on 9/19/2005. Lambert, Carlyle Ballif Carlyle Ballif "C.B." Lambert -- our big guy with a big heart, big mind, and big laugh -- died peacefully on 14 September 2005. He was born in Rexburg, Idaho, 29 July 1917, to Asael Carlyle and Florence Ballif Lambert. His family moved to Provo in 1926, where he received his early education. His family relocated to California, where he graduated from Palo Alto High. He earned his B.S. from BYU in 1938, and his M.S. in 1940, winning the Sigma Psi Award for best scientific study. He was accepted for doctoral studies at The University of Chicago, but gave up this dream because WWII was raging and he had a young family to support. C.B. married Carol Bement on 7 June 1940, in the Salt Lake Temple, and they just celebrated 65 years together. Carol survives C.B., along with six children, 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Children: John Carlyle (Heather Paterson) Lambert, Monroe Township, N.J.; Carolann (Robert) Eastmond, Las Vegas, NV; Melodee Lambert, SLC, UT; Brian Ballif (Becky) Lambert, Mapleton, UT; Janine (Eric) Nelson, Stockton, CA; and Lisa Lambert, Provo, UT. Grandchildren: Cheryl Lambert; Daryl (Denise) Lambert; Rob (Ellen) Paterson; Ron (Sherry) Paterson; Robert (Amy) Eastmond; Brett (Nicole) Eastmond; Gregory (Angela) Eastmond; Crisandra Eastmond; Benjamin (Kelli) Eastmond; Randall Eastmond; Craig (Brynn) Lambert; Bradley (Holly) Lambert; Marc Lambert; Karalee Lambert (Erick) Arnell; Annaleisa Lambert (Brett) Andrus; Marianne Nelson (Aaron) Gary; Ryan, Jeff, and Scott Nelson; Meikel Lambert (Luke) Reece. C.B. believed his greatest accomplishment was courting and marrying Carol. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled his life, especially in these last years, with pride, love, and family activity. Equally important were his commitment to education and service to family, friends, neighbors, and young people; and his example of integrity, fidelity, and responsible citizenship in a democracy. C.B. worked for the U.S. and Utah State Departments of Agriculture, and for Remington Arms in Salt Lake City during WWII. He then spent 32 years with Geneva Steel s Blast Furnace Division, at increasing levels of responsibility, retiring as Production Superintendent in 1979. Dad was an avid hunter and fisherman, and an enthusiastic fan of competitive sports, especially of BYU football. He loved the Cougars and shared lowlights from early years, described his jubilation when they first beat Utah, and reveled in their glory years with LaVell Edwards. Friends may call at Berg Mortuary (185 East Center Street, Provo) on Monday, 19 September, from 6-8 p.m. We will celebrate C.B. s life at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 20 September, at Berg; friends may call from 2-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Carlyle Ballif Lambert Library Acquisition Fund at UVSC (send c/o Nancy Smith, UVSC, 800 W. University Parkway, MS 111, Orem, UT 84058-5999). Published in the Daily Herald from 9/18/2005 - 9/19/2005. Olsen, Mary Jane Mary Jane Condie Olsen, age 78, of Springville, passed away peacefully at her home, September 16, 2005. She was born January 19, 1927, in Provo to Kenneth P. and Zina Childs Condie. She married Benjamin C. Olsen on January 21, 1947, in the Salt Lake Temple. Mary Jane was a devoted wife, mother, and sister. She dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spent most of her time in family activities. She was a wonderful cook and always willing to share her talents. As a young girl, she helped her dad deliver the mail and work on the family farm. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions, including Relief Society President, Primary President, and teacher in all organizations. She was a faithful visiting teacher her whole life. Mary Jane was a life-long resident of Springville, where she was active in the DUP and community activities. Mary Jane is survived by her loving husband, Ben; and their children: Michael D. Olsen (Susan), of Dallas, Texas; David C. Olsen (Gail), of Sacramento, California; Lorelei Olsen Draper (Randy), of Louisville, Kentucky; Clark G. Olsen, of Chicago, Illinois; and Richard K. Olsen (Rosemary), of Orem; a sister, Aileen Conrad; 21 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, John Condie and Malcolm Condie, and three sisters: Lenore Wightman, Eulalia Livingston, and Carol Manwaring. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the Center Street LDS Chapel, located at 355 East Center, Springville. Friends and family may call on Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville; or, at the church, one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.wheelermortuary.com Published in the Daily Herald from 9/18/2005 - 9/19/2005.