OBITS: The Spectrum 2 Dec 2004; St. George, Washington co., Utah

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Afton Jeanne Gurr Booth
Afton Jeanne Gurr Booth, 82, passed away November 29, 2004. Funeral services
will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2004 at the 14th Ward L.D.S.
Chapel, located at 3020 Cherry Lane, Boise. Friends may call to visit with the
family at 12:00 noon until 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to the services.
Interment will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery. Services are under the direction
of Relyea Funeral Chapel.
Jeanne was born June 18, 1922 in Parowan, Utah, to William J. Gurr and Albena
Hyatt Gurr. She grew up on a farm with her three older brothers and her sister
where she learned to be a hard worker, be organized, be thrifty, and be a
positive example of compassion and service. Jeanne married Roscoe G. Booth
September 29, 1943 in the St. George Utah Temple. They raised four children,
Durinda, Sharon, Raydell, and Janette.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe.
Jeanne valued family, friends, and her close relationship with her Savior. A
cherished memory is her love of music and her beautiful alto voice. She was a
devoted wife, mother, and "Grammy." She adored her 16 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren, with three others on the way. She was frequently
"branding" her grandkids with her special Grammy kisses and bear hugs and
always looked forward to the many family gatherings that kept her family
close.
The family greatly appreciates the tender, loving care Jeanne received at
Ashley Manor. 

Veronica M. Starks Bridge
November 23, 2004; beloved wife of the late George C. Bridge; dear mother of
Charles (Maureen) of West Seneca, NY, Mary (Joe McGee) Bridge of Sparks, NV,
Robert (Linda) of West Seneca, NY and Ruth "Rudi". (Lonnie "Brown") Rencher of
Riverside, IA; loving grandmother of 11 grand children and 13
great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Veronica (late George)
lived in West Seneca, NY until retiring in Clearwater, FL in 1975. In 1983
Veronica and George moved to St. George, UT where they spent much of their
time enjoying their neighbors and visiting family.
Veronica enjoyed working at Dick's Cafe Gift Shop, was an active member of the
St. George Catholic Church and enjoyed volunteering time working at the St.
George Thrift Store. George preceded Veronica in death in 1992. In 1999
Veronica moved back to West Seneca, NY to be near family.
Services were held November 26th in Orchard Park, NY and will be buried in the
St. George Cemetery on Wednesday December 1st. No services will be held. 

Nathaniel DeMille
LaVerkin -- Nate DeMille, age 20, died November 27, 2004, in LaVerkin, Utah.
He was born July 2, 1984 in San Angelo, Texas to Arlene Pilkington and Darwin
DeMille.
Nathan was raised in Las Vegas, Moapa Valley, Nevada and LaVerkin, Utah. He
graduated from high school in February of 2002. He was baptized a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1992. Nathan liked
baseball, soccer, and football, but most of all Nate liked to socialize. He
was very loving, compassionate and willing to listen and help anyone in need.
The last three years of Nathan's life have been spent in the United States
Army Reserves. The Army was his life and had been since he was a child. In the
end he wanted more than anything to proudly serve his country and his family.
He is survived by his parents; father, Darwin DeMille and mother, Arlene
Pilkington, sister; Brittney DeMille, and spouse Daniel Stewart and their
children Joshua and Aylie; his sister Sara Gleason, and spouse Jeremy Ruff and
their children MacKenzie, Cody, and Colton; his sister Kimberly Gleason, his
sister Megan DeMille; and his brother Danny DeMille.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 12 p.m., at the
LaVerkin City Cemetery, (600 N. State Street). Visitations will be Friday,
December 3, from 6-8 p.m., at the Hurricane Valley Mortuary, (140 N. Main).
Interment will be in the LaVerkin City Cemetery under the direction of Metcalf
Mortuary 435-673-4221. 

Gary Oleen Jensen
June 6, 1936 - November 29, 2004
The time has come for our dear sweet dad to say goodbye. He had a wonderful
life and we know he is in a better place.
Gary Oleen Jensen was born June 6, 1936 in Lewiston, Utah. His parents were
Oleen Jensen and Helen Chism Jensen. He attended high school in Ogden, Utah
where he was active in baseball. Dad loved baseball! He was lucky enough to
play on several state championship teams.
Gary served an LDS Mission to Uruguay from 1957-1060. He received a BA from
Brigham Young University and a Masters in Education from the University of
Utah.
Gary married Carol Nemelka in 1963 they were later divorced. They had eight
wonderful children, Kib (Lisa), Jamie Brown (Andy), Jeron, Jennifer Slater
(Rod), Ginger Timmerman (Casey), Justin (deceased), Gavin (Mandy), Jonathan
(Michelle), and eighteen grandchildren.
On February 19, 1994, Gary married Patricia Larsen Keller, his eternal mate,
whom Dad always referred to as "an awesome companion!" He was lucky enough to
gain Patricia's five wonderful children Clay Keller (Kelly), Jeff Keller
(Michelle), Chris Keller (Shelly), Nicole Wardrop (Lane) and Michelle Vider
(Shad) and nineteen grandchildren.
He spent his career as high school teacher, teaching in California and at
Mountain View and Timpanogos High Schools in Orem, Utah. He loved being a
school teacher and always had great memories of all the kids who passed
through his classroom door. He loved his life!
Gary loved sports and spent a lot of time coaching, especially with having
five sons. He enjoyed many high school games and found great pleasure in his
association with the young people who participated in these sports.
Gary is survived by brothers and sisters, Ann Wolford, Ogden, Utah. Robert
Jensen, Sandy, Utah. Diane Miller, Riverside, California. Jim Whitlock, Ogden,
Utah. Paul Jensen, West Jordan, Utah and Lowell Jensen, Salt Lake City, Utah.
He is preceded in death by his parents Oleen Lyle Jensen and Helen May Chism,
his son Justin, his sister Carolyn and brother Ron.
Our Dad's last wish was that we wouldn't mourn for him because he is a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he knew what would be
awaiting him. He said it would good and great!
Funeral services for Gary will be held on Monday, December 6, 2004 at 10:00
a.m. at the Pilgrims Landing 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 3145 West Mayflower Avenue,
Lehi, Utah. Family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at
Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah (located 4
blocks North of the Mt. Timpanogos Temple) and at the church, Monday from 9:00
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to services. Interment for Gary will take place
immediately following his funeral service at the Utah Veterans Memorial Park,
17111 South 1700 West, Bluffdale, Utah. 

Henry Richards
1923 - 2004
Henry Richards, age 81, beloved husband, father and grandfather returned to
his Heavenly Father on November 30, 2004 in Washington, Utah after a
courageous battle with cancer.
He was born August 6, 1923 in Samaria, Idaho to Edward David Richards and Mary
Ann Waldron Hughes. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. He married the love of his life, LaDene Rose Williams on
November 27, 1943 (later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple).
Henry proudly served in the Army during World War II in General Patton's 3rd
Army, 26th Infantry Division. He worked hard all of his life and retired from
the State of Utah Road Shops.
He loved his family and enjoyed outings and get togethers in their company. He
loved traveling, fishing and spending time with his devoted wife. One of his
favorite hobbies was working with his thoroughbred horses. He was the best
husband, father, grandfather and friend anyone could ask for. He is survived
by his wife, LaDene and four children, Paul (Joan) Richards of Centerville;
Mary Sue (Dave) Gold of Morgan; Julie Richards of Washington; Kellie
(Sterling) Malin of Washington; 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren;
all who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main where friends may call
Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 9:45 - 10:45
a.m. prior to services. Interment-Samaria, Idaho.