OBITS: The Spectrum 1 Dec 2004; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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LAS VEGAS -- Steve L. Cox, 41 of Las Vegas passed away Wednesday, November 24,
2004, due to injuries from an automobile accident. Steve was born in Cedar
City, Utah on December 10, 1962. His family moved to Las Vegas in 1973 where
he resided for the past 31 years.
His wife Lisa of 18 years and his twin sons Cody and Kyle survive Steve. He is
also survived by his mother and step-father Susan and PJ Goodman of Las Vegas;
brothers Bob (Donna) Cox of Denver, CO, Glade (Victoria) Cox of Henderson NV;
sisters Liz (Jeff) Jacomb of Cedar City, UT, Terri (Dave) Heraty of Henderson,
NV; grandmother Alva Bird of Lander, WY and grandfather Stan (Yvonne)
Mansfield of Concord, CA. In addition, Steve will be greatly missed by
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. His father J. Antone Cox
preceded him in death.
Although Steve's life was cut short at a young age his accomplishments filled
a lifetime. His first passion in life was his wife and children and his
extended family. At family gatherings he could often be found joking and
playing with his sons, nieces and nephews. He loved the outdoors and spent
many weekends and vacations on the family land on Kanarra Mountain. He loved
being active in the outdoors whether it was rafting the Colorado River as a
guide, motorbike and four-wheeling with his sons, or taking them to Wyoming
where they looked for a new fishing spot every day and waited for rabbits and
prairie dogs to appear.
Steve was fortunate to bring the same zest for life to his work. He began
working in the audiovisual industry at Acromedia Corp. in Los Angeles and Las
Vegas. He later worked for the Mirage Hotel in the audio-visual department
before joining Kelly Communications in the mid-1990's. Steve was extensively
involved in special effects for Rain and Ghost Bar at the Palms Resort in Las
Vegas and the Morongo Rain nightclub in Cabason, California for which he won
numerous rewards.
Steve's imagination and his love of life was enjoyed by all who knew him, as
life was never an obstacle for him, it was an adventure. He not only realized
and lived all his dreams; he insisted that others live their dreams too.
Viewing will be Thursday December 2, 2004 from 5-7 p.m. at Bunkers Chapel
located at 925 Las Vegas Blvd North. Services will be held Friday December 3,
2004 at 9:00 a.m. at Bunkers Chapel. Graveside services will follow at Memory
Gardens. 

Thelma Jacobsen
Logan -- Thelma Tidwell Jacobsen passed away at the age of 86 on Saturday,
November 27, 2004 at Logan House Assisted Living.
Thelma was born on January 2, 1918, in Smithfield, Utah, to Frank and Evaleo
Tidwell. She was the third of five children, growing up in Smithfield and
graduating from North Cache High School. She married Joseph C. Jacobsen on
October 24, 1935 in the Salt Lake Temple and later had two children.
Thelma was a beautiful lady with a contagious smile. She treated everyone like
they were worth a million dollars and everyone who knew her loved her. She
loved Joe more than words can say and would drop everything to be with him and
loved every minute including camping, fishing, water skiing, riding
motorcycles, and snowmobiles.
She helped Joe build their first home in Logan, logging the timber out of the
canyon. When Joe returned from the war, Thelma handed him the deed to the
house which she had paid off while he was away.
Thelma lived in Logan most of her married life. In 1986 she and Joe started
spending winters in St. George, Utah, until 2002 when Joe's health no longer
permitted it.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
throughout her life, serving faithfully in many positions and singing in the
ward choir.
She was married to Joe for 68 years when he passed away May 14, 2003. She is
survived by two children, Douglas (Teresa) Jacobsen and Susan (Gary)
Etherington, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also
survived by a brother Alton Tidwell of Clinton, UT, and two sisters, Barbara
Brown, Farmington, UT and Eunice Merrill, East Wenatchee, WA. She is preceded
in death by her parents, husband Joe and her sister Ruby Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on December 2, 2004 at the
Hillcrest 2nd Ward Chapel, 875 North 1500 East, Logan with Bishop Hyrum Hall
conducting. There will be a viewing prior to services from 10-11:30 a.m. at
the church. Interment will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences may be
extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Thank you to all the staff at Logan House, Alpine Home Health and Hospice for
the love and care you have given our mother. She is smiling down on you. Also
to Dr. Steven Salisbury and his staff for making her feel so loved when she
came into the office.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to request that donations be made in
Thelma's name to The Alzheimer's Association, c/o Logan House, 330 East 1400
North, Logan, Utah, 84341 or to Alpine Hospice, 395 East 1400 North, Logan,
Utah, 84341. 

LaVonne Houston Tippetts
LaVonne Houston Tippetts Oveson died, surrounded by her family, on November
29, 2004 in Roy, Utah. She was born March 8, 1915 in Lovell, Wyoming to John
Cooper Houston and Eliza Adelaide Asay Houston. She was the twin that
remained, her twin brother Lovell having died in infancy. She married Heber
Arnold Tippetts, Sr. on February 1, 1939 in the Salt Lake Temple; he died on
November 5, 1946 in Lovell, Wyoming. She Married Wilford Walter Oveson April
20, 1948 in Manti, Utah; he died August 13, 1983 in Provo, Utah.
LaVonne will be remembered for her optimism, her happy spirit and warm smile.
She loved her neighbors and spent her life in service with them. She taught
her children to be good citizens and to take responsibility for making the
world a better place. She imbued them with a love of the English language. In
her last years, she was an example to her family of poise, patience and
unwavering faith.
She is survived by five children, 20 grandchildren, and 33 great
grandchildren. The children are Heber and Nancy Tippetts of West Jordan,
Robert and Beth Tippetts of Riverton, Bette and Rick Arial of Bountiful,
Patricia and Kirk Anderson of Provo, and Val and Emilee Oveson of Bountiful.
She received her early education in the Lovell, Wyoming schools, graduating
from Lovell High School. She attended the University of Wyoming and Brigham
Young University. She enjoyed the ten years she applied her skills as a
receptionist at the Central Utah Convalescent Center in Orem.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
serving in most of the organizations, especially Young Women where she was
president in the ward and a counselor in the stake. She also served in ward
and stake Relief Society positions.
In 1974, she and Wilford served in the New York Cumorah Mission. They
participated in the Hill Cumorah Pageant twice, taking the parts of Lehi and
Sariah. They served for ten years as greeters at the Missionary Training
Center, called to be a part of a pilot group for this service. She served with
Wilford as an ordinance worker at the Provo Temple. After Wilford died, she
served in the Ohio Cleveland Mission. In 1989 she was called on a
Rehabilitation Service Mission to the Deseret Industries in Provo.
She honored her ancestors through lifelong genealogy and temple work. She was
also a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She found joy in her
membership in Yshara, a returned missionary group, and the Orem Friends. She
was PTA President of Westmore Elementary School and Lincoln Junior High
School.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Lakeridge Stake Center, 158 East 1100 South, Orem. A visitation will be held
9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the stake center. Burial will
be in the Orem City Cemetery.

Pearl Louise Sessions Porter
LAVERKIN -- Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Pearl
Louise Sessions Porter, 75, passed away at her home in LaVerkin, surrounded by
her loving husband and family. She was born November 18, 1929 in Albuquerque,
NM, to Taylor Kenneth and Ora Pearl Brown Sessions. She was sealed to her
eternal companion, Eugene W. Porter on March 19, 1983 in the Provo LDS Temple.
Louise was raised in Southern California and graduated from El Monte High
School in 1947. She furthered her education and earned a degree in nursing,
that enabled her to provide the compassionate love and service to others for
which she was known. She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren. She was deeply dedicated to her Heavenly Father and the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. She served in many capacities throughout her life, and
had great joy serving others. Very early in her life, Louise found her passion
and mission in genealogical research. Publishing her family histories brought
her immense joy.
Louise is survived by her husband, Eugene W. Porter of LaVerkin; six children:
Linda Greenwood (Larry) of Richfield; James Hurst (Debra) of LaVerkin; Kathy
Cosby (Dennis) of Blanding; Kent Hurst (Elaine) of Spring Hill, TN; Todd Hurst
(Toni) of Blanding; JoAnna Hall (Randall) of Salem. Also surviving are 25
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Six stepchildren: Alan Porter
(Arlie) of Mesa, AZ; Cindy Buer (Gary) of Buena Vista, VA; DeeAnne
Christopherson of Lancaster, CA; Scott Porter (Garla) of Washington; Sanford
Porter (Deanna) of Hurricane; Matthew Porter (Lenae) of Venus, TX. Also
surviving are 36 step-grandchildren and 41 step-great grandchildren; and her
20 year old cat, Sam. Louise was preceded in death by her parents and her two
brothers, Robert and Kenneth Sessions.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in
LaVerkin LDS Stake Center. Friends and family may call Wednesday, 9:30-10:45
a.m. at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the LaVerkin City Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent through our Web site at www.hpmortuary@hotmail.com.
We wish to express our appreciation to our mother's hospice angels, Annette
Klienman, Heather Brinkerhoff and Lisa Ross, for their tender loving care of
our mother.
Mother, Ma, Momma and Mom, we love you. We miss you. Till we meet again.