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Bray, Alfred Levar
Alfred LeVar Bray OGDEN - After years of declining health, Alfred's kidneys
failed. On Monday, April 4, 2005, our dad returned to his Heavenly Father
surrounded by his wife, all ten children, many grandchildren, and other family
members. Alfred was born March 6, 1929 in Lindon, Utah, to Albert LeVar and
Elizabeth Mildred Kirk Bray. He married Wilma Deane Smith on June 18, 1953 in
the Manti LDS Temple. Alfred was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and served in various callings. He spent three years in
Japan with the U.S. Air Force. He attended B.Y.U. and many Technical Schools.
He was employed at Hill Air Force Base, the Federal Aviation Administration,
and at the Ogden Temple as an assistant building engineer. Alfred was a member
of the Lion's Club and a volunteer fireman and ambulance driver. He leaves his
eternal companion of nearly 52 years, Wilma Deane Bray, his children: Kim and
Helen Bray, Micheal and Amy Bray, Joanna and David Furuta, Jeanette Bray and
Scott, Liz and Dean Barnett, Kathy and Brian Mills, Thomas and Nicki Bray,
Maria and Brent Casselman, Ellen and Allen Gunter, and John and Carol Bray, 43
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings,
Elsie Kay, Pearl Sei, Alvin Bray, Milton Smith, Elveda Smith, and Hanny Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Crystal Lee.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Lorin
Farr Stake Center, 480 - 7th Street. Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday at the
Stake Center from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Santaquin Cemetery. Email
condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Hales, Ruth M.
CLINTON - Ruth McLean Hales left this earth on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, with
the same dignity and grace as she lived each day. She was born November 26,
1917, in Ogden, Utah to Levi C. and Clarissa May McLean. She was the ninth of
ten children and her sister, Verda Larsen of Alexandria, Virginia, survives
her. Ruth married Charles H. "Jack" Hales on November 30, 1937, and from that
union they had four children: Kenneth (Linda) Hales, Boise, ID; Suzan (Robert)
Meyer, North Ogden; Bonnie (Lyle) Larson, Roy; Charles (Sally) Hales, Los
Alamos, NM; six grandchildren, Roger Hales, Scott Hales, Kathy Judd, Crissy
Muse, Mike Larson, Dave Larson and 16 great-grandchildren. Ruth was preceded
in death by her husband Jack, her first born Ken, her parents, six brothers
and two sisters. Our entire family wishes to thank the following individuals
and organizations for their love, patience and care for our Mother: Dr. Nancy
Zega and her staff Diane and Joann; the Directors and Staff of C ountry Pines
Assisted Living and IHC Hospice. Remember me when flowers bloomEarly in the
springRemember me on sunny daysIn the fun that summers bringsRemember me in
the fallAs you walk through the leaves of goldAnd in the wintertime - remember
meIn the stories that are toldBut most of all remember Each day - right from
the startI will be forever nearFor I lived within your heart- Judith Karen
Bulock Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Sunday
from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Horspool, Frank L.
OGDEN - Frank LeRoy Horspool Jr., 81, passed away at his home on Tuesday,
April 5, 2005, after a brief illness. He was born July 12, 1923, in Ogden,
Utah, to Frank LeRoy Sr. and Mavanwy Davis Horspool. He grew up and spent his
entire life in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from Ogden High School Class of 1941.
He also attended Weber State College. On June 22, 1946, Frank married Maralyn
Stratford in Ogden, Utah. They would have celebrated 59 years of marriage this
year. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mt.
Lewis 1st Ward. Frank was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad and retired
after 45 years of service. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II in
the South Pacific. He always felt like "Anchors Away" was a national anthem.
He was very proud to have served. After returning from the war, he continued
his service with the Union Pacific Railroad. After his retirement, he and
Maralyn traveled extensively with lots of de ar friends. He enjoyed collecting
coins, stamps, and he planted and tended a beautiful yard. Frank loved music
and at age 70 learned to play the organ, fulfilling a lifelong dream. He loved
Christmas and for many years donned the red suit and white beard as Santa for
family and friends. He was a member of Gold's Gym and missed very few days of
exercising and visiting. He was very fond of friends he made at the gym. Frank
was so proud of his son and his grandchildren and their spouses. Family and
friends were so dear to his heart. He is survived by his wife, Maralyn, his
little dog, Heidi, who was always at his side, son, Scott (Michelle) Horspool,
a grandson, Kurt Horspool, granddaughters, Laci (Jason) Gorder and Lindsay
(Brady) Nicholls and a new great-grandson, Dawson Brady Nicholls, who he said
made life worth living. He is also survived by four brothers, Gary (Connie)
Horspool, Larry (Rhonda) Horspool, Kent (Linda) Horspool, and Ray (Lana)
Horspool, and two sisters, Betty (LaMar) Kin g and Beverly Hunter. He was
preceded in death by his parents, sister Marilyn Beecher and an infant
brother, Leslie Horspool. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11 at 11
a.m. at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. Family
and friends may call at the mortuary on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and
Monday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, North Ogden Cemetery. The family wishes
to thank Dr. Grant Holland, Dr. Harry O. Senekjian and Dr. Chris Anderson for
their kindness and care of Frank. Also, a thank you to IHC Hospice who made it
possible for Frank to spend his final time at home. Email condolences to the
family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Larsen, Turner A.
Turner A. Larsen, 82, passed away April 7, 2005 in Sandy, Utah. He was born
November 23, 1922, in Brigham City, Utah, the eldest child of Austin A. and
Nellie Turner Larsen. Turner graduated from Box Elder High School and joined
the United States Navy on January 14, 1941. He retired from the Navy after
serving his country for 25 years. Turner was a survivor of Pearl Harbor attack
serving on the U.S.S. New Orleans. He was in 17 major battles in the Pacific.
He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Assoc., Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Pearl Harbor Survivors Assoc., and the U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailor Assoc.
Turner wrote an article for the U.S. Navy Cruiser Magazine called " A Day of
Paralyzing Shock", of his experience as a nineteen year old regarding the
bombing of Pearl Harbor. He was an active member of the Crown Rose Ward, in
Herriman, Utah. He married Carolyn Elaine Dinsdale, on May 23, 1943, in Ogden,
Utah. He is survived by his three children, Carrie Je an (Kevin) Trussell,
Iowa, Charles Larsen, Ogden and Paul Larsen, Herriman, two granddaughters,
Mellissa Trussell and Melony Stewart, No. Ogden, and one great-grandson,
Colman, four sisters: Helen Carter, Midvale, Lois (Ray) Sargent, Bountiful,
Sarah LaRae Brown, Marriot/Slaterville, and Nelda (Gary) Hollingsworth,
Brigham City. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and three
brother-in-laws. Turner lived the last years of his life with his son Paul, in
Herriman, Utah. He was interested in gardening, reading and always listened to
the radio. According to the wishes of Turner there will be a graveside service
at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2005 at Ogden City Cemetery, 1875 Monroe
Blvd, Ogden. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the services at Leavitt's
Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Interment at Ogden City Cemetery. Send
condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Martin, Phyllis Woodland
SUNSET - Phyllis Woodland Martin, 83, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005 at the
Country Pines Assisted Living Center. She was born February 22, 1922, in
Ogden, to John W. and Ethel Ann Daniels Woodland. On January 26, 1940, Phyllis
married Lloyd A. Martin in Sunset, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized
in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Lloyd preceded her in death on April 4, 1995. She
was raised and educated in Ogden and had lived in Sunset for most of her life.
Phyllis was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sunset
2nd Ward, where she held several positions. She was a temple worker and
visited many temples. She was employed by the IRS and Hill Air Force Base.
Phyllis enjoyed camping and hiking, teaching the young girls in the M.I.A. and
4-H. She loved to square dance. She is survived by her children, Cary Dale
Martin, Great Falls, Montana; Linda (Bill) Johnson, Hanna, Utah; Shirley
(Donald) Hurlburt, Marriott/Slaterville ; nine grandchildren and 18
great-grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, two sons,
Richard and Neil, two grandchildren, Sheri Lyn and Travis Donald Hurlburt, and
one great-grandson, Gabriel Revelli. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
April 12th at 2:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South.
Friends and family may call at the mortuary Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and
Tuesday from 1:00 to 1: 45 p.m. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Email
condolences to the family at lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Murray, Celia Poppleton Maughan
CLEARFIELD - Celia Poppleton Maughan Murray, 101, passed away peacefully at
her home on Tuesday, April 5, 2005, surrounded by her loved ones. She left
this earthly existence resting in the Bird's Eye Maple bed that she and her
husband, Kenneth, purchased when they were married 81 years ago. Celia was
born in Wellsville, Utah on March 11, 1904 to Guy Hill Maughan and Emma Riggs
Poppleton. She was third in a family of thirteen children. She was an obedient
daughter and learned the value of hard work from her father. She considered
herself a Tomboy because she could milk the cows, slop the hogs and haul hay
as well as her brothers. On December 24, 1924, she married Kenneth Bailey
Murray in the Logan Temple. They made their home in Wellsville; Kinnear,
Wyoming; Ogden; and Clearfield, Utah. She bloomed wherever she was planted!
Celia graduated from South Cache High School and from Utah State at the age of
56. She continued her love of learning throughout her life and has been an in
inspiration to her family and to her students that she taught. She was a
stalwart member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and shared
her testimony often. She loved the Lord and loved to share the gospel. One of
the happiest experiences of her life was serving in the Washington, Seattle
Mission at the age of 75. Her hobbies included growing beautiful flowers,
serving others, and tying quilts. At the time of her death she was still
working on a quilt. She was industrious to the end. She was valiant in life
and valiant in death! Most people recognized mom for her long beautiful hair
that she braided everyday. It truly was a halo around her head. Her greatest
accomplishment in life was her posterity. She even remembered all of our
names! She is survived by her children and their spouses: Guy M. and Norma
Murray, Kaysville; Carma M. and Gail Gibbs, Stoddard; Emma Jean and Warren
Allen, South Ogden; Susanne Olsen, Mapleton; Craig M. and Marie Murr ay,
Syracuse; Rochelle and Ronald Hamblin, Syracuse; 32 grandchildren; 93
great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Zaida
Wallace, Orem; and a brother, Clarke Maughan, Wellsville. She was welcomed
home by her husband Kenneth; her son Berkeley; a son-in-law; John R. Olsen;
one grandchild; one great-grandchild; parents; five brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the
Clearfield 7th Ward, 300 No. 231 E. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6
to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Monday
from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. the church. Interment, Wellsville City Cemetery at 2
p.m. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Petty, Floyd O.
NORTH OGDEN - Floyd Oscar Petty, 98, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005 at his
home of causes incident to age. Floyd was born March 6, 1907 in Ferron, Utah,
a son of George Albert and Anna Pettersson Petty. He graduated with a B.S.
Degree from Utah State University in Vocational Agriculture and was an advisor
for FFA serving as President of the State organization. Floyd married Emily
Jane Evans on February 17, 1931, in Monroe Utah and they were later sealed in
the Logan LDS Temple. They recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary.
He had a long career at Weber High School and was very much loved by his many
students. Floyd was an avid fisherman, hunter, and loved music. In his early
years he played the trumpet in an orchestra and had a beautiful bass voice and
enjoyed many years singing with the SPEBSQSA. Many happy hours were spent
singing with his family and accompanying on the ukulele while they sang. Floyd
instilled the love of nature in his children and gr andchildren by spending
time with them at their cabin in Island Park, Idaho. His wonderful wit and
gentle ways will be greatly missed. Surviving are his wife, Emily, of North
Ogden; three daughters, Carmen (Jimmie) Gray, North Ogden; Lucile (James)
Chamberlin, Pleasant View; DeeAnn (Robert) Talbot, Layton; 16 grandchildren
and 58 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one
brother, three sisters and one grandson, Philip Barton Talbot. The family
expresses special thanks to the staff and doctors at IHC Hospice and to Jan
and Norma for their kind and loving care. Funeral services will be held Monday
at 1 p.m. at the North Ogden 16th Ward Chapel, 205 E. Elberta Dr., with Bishop
John Slaughter officiating. Friends may call at Lindquist's North Ogden
Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday
at the Ward Chapel from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, North Ogden
Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuar y.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Richards, Barbara May
Barbara May Blair Richards, 90, passed away at the Mt. Ogden Care Center on
April 5, 2005. She was born October 11, 1914 in Lewiston, Utah to George Heber
Blair and Harriett May Williams. She met her love Gene LaMont Richards and
they were married in Pocatello, Idaho on December 5, 1932. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple. She was an active member of the
LDS Church and served many years at the Ogden Temple. She is survived by her
sons: Larry (Marlene) SLC, Ronald (Zella) No. Ogden, and George LaMont, Ogden;
two daughters, Marilyn (Gerald) Randall, No. Ogden, and Barbara Jean (Ronald)
Storey, No. Ogden, three brothers, H. Martell Blair, Asiel W. Blair, and Dean
J. Blair, 19 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, and five great
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, one
brother, George Edward Blair, and one grandchild, Jeffrey Richards.. The
family would like to express their thanks to the staff a t the Mt. Ogden Care
Center. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at
Leavitt's Mortuary 836 36th Street, Ogden. Viewing will be held Sunday, April
10, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at
Leavitt's Mortuary. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Send
condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Wallace, Kenneth Elmo
CLINTON - Kenneth Elmo Wallace, 85, loving husband, father, grandfather,
brother, uncle returned to his Heavenly Father Wednesday, April 6, 2005
surrounded by his family Mr. Wallace was born March 1, 1920 in Clinton, Utah
to Underwood Woody and Ada Owen Wallace. He married Margie Housley in Willard,
Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was
a High Priest in the Clinton 16th Ward. He enjoyed doing sealing work in the
Ogden Temple for many years. He attended Davis County Schools where he
achieved awards for his agile athletic ability. He worked at the Naval Supply
Depot and Hill Air Force Base where he received several awards before his
retirement. Kenneth had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed attending his
grandson's basketball games and watching the Utah Jazz. He enjoyed raising
pigeons, letting them eat from his hands. He enjoyed riding his off road
motorcycle in the mountains, fishing, hunting, camping and any act ivity with
his family. He was good at solving quizzes and especially enjoyed solving the
cryptoquotes in the Standard-Examiner each day. He loved to farm and was well
known for his beautiful fields and his prize winning delicious watermelons and
other produce. He was noted for his honesty in his dealings with his
fellowman. The produce at the bottom of the basket was as good or better than
the produce at the top. Kenneth never met a stranger. His pleasant friendly
nature earned him many friends. He was tenderhearted and patient. His good
sense of humor will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife Margie,
Clinton; two sons and two daughters: Robert (Tamara) Wallace, Clinton; W. Kris
(Sandy) Wallace, Layton; Janet (Dave) Weight, Syracuse; Colleen (John)
Manzanares, Kaysville. He is also survived by a brother, Jasper (Joyce)
Wallace, Clinton; and a sister Ruth (Loren) Barclay, Tunas, MO; 15
grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren and
many nieces, ne phews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a
sister Bertha, a brother Ezra Wallace and one grandson Troy Wallace. Funeral
services will be held Monday, April 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Clinton Stake
Center, 1288 West 1300 North. Family and friends may call on Sunday at Myers
Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday at the
church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Clinton City
Cemetery. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/8/2005 - 4/10/2005.

Wilkinson, Fred G.
Fred G. Wilkinson, 75, passed away Wednesday April 6, 2005 from injuries
sustained in an automobile-pedestrian accident. He was born July 18, 1929 in
Logan, Utah to Oliver Wilkinson and Cleone Izatt Wilkinson. He attended Logan
City. schools and was a graduate of Logan High School. He served in the United
States Navy from 1948 to 1950 and was honorably discharged. He returned home
and was working for Morrison-Knudsen Construction when he met his wife, Betty
Sorenson from Preston, Idaho at a dance in Hyrum at the Elite Hall. They were
married September 17,1951 in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on May 17, 1962. After working for
Morrison-Knudsen Construction he became a Cattle buyer for feed lots in
California for a number of years. He began working for USU facilities in 1984
and retired from there in 2002. After retirement he became a volunteer for the
Senior Citizens Center by delivering meals to the elderly who were his ag e.
He spent several summers racing thoroughbred horses at various race tracks in
the western states. He was the proud owner of Last Wink. He enjoyed puttering
at the barn, feeding his animals, and watching the cows in the field. He was a
generous man who did several things for others selflessly. He is preceded in
death by his parents, a brother, and two granddaughters. He is survived by his
wife of 54 years, Betty. His children Scott and his wife Beverly Wilkinson,
Nancy and her husband John Duncan, Jan Clements who are all of Smithfield.
Matt Wilkinson from North Logan; grandchildren Amanda and James Spendlove,
Shaun and Laura Wilkinson, Luke Wilkinson, Jake and Misty Duncan, Angie and
Jeremyah Porter, Lance Wilkinson, Heidi Wilkinson, Ashley Duncan, Cassie
Wilkinson , Jessica Clements, Alex Clements, Abby Clements; three
great-granddaughters Ainsley, Sydney, Hana. Funeral services will be held at
noon on Monday, April 11, at the North Logan Ninth Ward Chapel, 1105 East 2100
North, No rth Logan. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April
1 0, at the Allen-Cranney Mortuary, 420 E. 1800 North, North Logan, and an
additional viewing from 10:30 to 11:30 on Monday at the North Logan Ninth Ward
church. Interment will be in the Logan Cemetery. The Family wishes to express
their gratitude to the nursing staff at McKay-Dee Hospital Intensive Care
Unit, North Logan Fire & Rescue, Logan Paramedics and North Park Police.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/9/2005 - 4/10/2005.