OBITS: The Spectrum 28 Apr 2005; St. George, Washington co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: St. George The Spectrum http://www.thespectrum.com John William Koning 1924 - 2005 John W. Koning, 81, returned to his Heavenly Father after complications with pneumonia on April 26, 2005. John was born February 21, 1924, in Sandy City, Utah, to John Koning and Sadie Koster. He married Jeannette Jongkees on November 24, 1961, in Rosemead, California. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Laie, Hawaii, LDS Temple. At age 17, John joined the U.S.Navy and served his country during World War II on the USS Lexington and in Dunkeswell, England, with the Fleet Air Wing Seven. He later served in the Korean War. After retiring from the Navy, John worked at Hill Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic supervisor where he later retired. John's passion was flying. He was a skilled pilot and enjoyed flying his open cockpit biplane as a crop duster and participating in air shows. He also had tremendous artistic talent and created many beautiful oil paintings. John served his community by volunteering at The Traveler's Aid Society. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Hill Aerospace Museum in Roy, Utah. With his wife Jeannette, John served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Family History Library from 1997 to 1999. John is survived by his wife, Jeannette; two children, Nancy (Dave Dixon), John (Tiffany Koning); stepdaughter, Patti Hennessy; and nine grandchildren, Jessica and Caitlin Dixon, Jennie Ren, Annie Green, David M. Dixon, Mercede, Kylee, Morgan and Brinley Koning. A viewing will be held Friday, April 29, 2005, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Heideman Mortuary, 170 S. Mall Drive, St. George, Utah. A second viewing will be held Sunday, May 1, 2005, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Estates, 3115 E. Bengal Blvd (7800 S), Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 2, 2005, 11:00 a.m., at the Salt Lake Stake Center, 142 W. 200 N., Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Interment will be at Memorial Estates, 3115 E Bengal Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah. Originally published April 29, 2005 Brandon Milo Smith 1971-2005 Brandon Milo Smith passed away on April 26, 2005 at age 33. Brandon was born September 19, 1971 in Milford, Utah to Charles Robert and Becky (Winn) Smith. Brandon was raised in Bountiful, Utah, later moved to Centerville and then settled in Syracuse. He graduated from Bountiful High School in 1989 and attended the University of Utah. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman/engineer for about 14 years. Brandon was loved by all who knew him. He was a good husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend. Brandon married Crystal Lynn Oakden, October 1, 1996. Brandon loved to spend time with his family hunting, fishing and trips to Disneyland. Brandon is survived by his wife, Crystal (Oakden) Smith and three children: sons, Triston, Colton and daughter, Cherish of Syracuse; mother, Becky (Winn) Smith of Bountiful; brothers, Travis Smith and Wade Smith of Bountiful, sister, Laurel (Smith) Cash (Douglas) of So. Weber; grandmother, Ramona (Bentley) Smith of Milford; in-laws, Michael and Cori Oakden of Syracuse. Brandon is preceded in death by his father, Charles Robert Smith, grandfather, Charles Kent Smith; and grandparents, Harold and Rowena Winn. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bountiful LDS Church, 115 East (Orchard Drive) Wicker Lane (2000 South). Graveside services will be held Monday, May 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. Brandon will be deeply missed and we all love you. Originally published April 29, 2005