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Atkinson, LaVonnia
LAYTON - LaVonnia Lynn Atkinson (LaLa), 47, passed away peacefully on April
12, 2005 due to long running health problems. She was a loving and giving
wife, mother, and friend to all who were blessed to know her. She was born
September 28, 1957 in Annapolis, Maryland to Emil and Gloria Hill. She was
married on June 6, 1995 to her soul mate Andrew Atkinson and resided in
Layton, Utah. All through her life she participated and excelled in all her
endeavors. She was active in several school clubs and activities. She was a
member of the Masons Rainbow Girls organization where she was a Jobs Daughter.
She was also one of the first women to graduate from the Operating Engineers
Training Course in California. But in her eyes, her greatest accomplishment
was to bring five beautiful children into this world. She was preceded in
death by her parents Emil and Gloria Hill and her daughter Heather Schachton.
She is survived by her children Jayson Cooper, Cahlan Ferrere, Chantel
Ferrere, Corey Ferrere, A.J. Atkinson, and Ashley Atkinson, sister LaVernia
Hill, and brother Darrell Utter. A gathering for family and friends will be
held Saturday, April 16, 2005 from noon to 2:00 pm at the LDS chapel at 505 S
1000 W, Layton, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please bring memories and/or photos
that we can share of LaLa. Funeral services are under the direction of Myers
Mortuary in Layton.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.

Carr, Viola Taylor Linford
RIVERDALE - Viola Marie Taylor Linford-Carr came into the world on February
25, 1908 the twelfth child of Joseph and Sarah Barker Taylor. Viola lived 97
years. She had resided at Stoney Brooke in Riverdale for three years. She left
this world to join her Heavenly Father and her loving family on April 13,
2005. Viola grew up in the north end of Ogden, nestled in a neighborhood of
aunts, uncles and cousins. She attended Mound Fort Elementary and Jr. High and
Ogden High School. After high school she worked in the office of Drs. Dixon
and Barber as their assistant. Viola married her sweetheart George Linford on
April 14, 1932. Viola and George were high school classmates and they began
courting after he returned from an L.D.S. mission. Viola and George had 52
great years together. In 1984 he died following an accident. Viola and George
had four children, VaLois, Gerald, Sharol and Jon. She was a stay at home mom
until the 2nd World War when she worked at Utah General Depot until after the
war. She again entered the work force when in the mid 1950's she was employed
by Gramercy School as an aid in the physically handicapped division. Viola was
a temple worker in the Ogden Temple for 17 years. She enjoyed her associations
there and she thoroughly loved the work. During this time she and George
traveled. Viola always had an appreciation for the beauties of the world and
she enjoyed having the opportunity to see more of it. Viola took a number of
art classes over the years and was an accomplished artist. Many of her
paintings hung on the walls of her room at Stoney Brooke. Viola loved visiting
with her friends and relatives and her home was always open to them. She was a
wonderful mom, grandma and great grandma and she loved each of her family
unconditionally, this love was returned in kind. All of her family have fond
memories of the excellent Sunday pot roasts, particularly her most delicious
gravy. After five years of widowhood and w hen Viola was 82 she began dating
Gallard Carr whom she had met in the Temple, they were married shortly
thereafter. Gallard passed away in January of 2002. Viola is survived by her
children, Gerald W. (Joanne) Linford, Sharol (Cleve) Waddoups, and Jon T.
Linford; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. Viola was preceded in death by her parents, 11
siblings, her husbands George Linford and Gallard Carr and her daughter
VaLois. We want to thank the staff at Stoney Brooke for the tender loving care
they provided the past three years and to Vista Care Hospice for the wonderful
care they have provided the past few months. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845
Washington Blvd., where friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and
Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be at Washington Heights
Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. following the service. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to Children's Aid Society of Utah or Birth Right of
Ogden. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Christopherson, Tanner Michael
LAYTON - Tanner Michael Christopherson, age 1, returned home to his Heavenly
Father April 12, 2005, at Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tanner was born April 6, 2004, the son of Michael and Cynthia Christopherson.
We are grateful to our Heavenly Father for the privilege and blessing of
having Tanner in our lives for 1 year. Tanner's happy disposition and love for
life was an example to all he came in contact with. He touched the lives of
everyone he knew. Tanner is survived by his parents; his sisters who loved and
adored him and whom he loved, Jennifer Ann, Rebecca Lynn, Emily Sue, and Sarah
Jeannette; grandparents LeRoy and Jewel Christopherson, Bountiful, UT; Richard
and Carolyn Robison, Draper, UT; great-grandmother, Helen Hicken; and numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
April 16, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Windsor Meadows LDS Chapel, 2800 W. 1000 N.,
Layton. Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's
Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road and Saturday from 12:45 to 1:45
p.m. at the church. Interment, Fillmore City Cemetery at 5:30 p.m. The family
expresses special thanks to the surgeons, doctors, nurses and staff at Primary
Children's Hospital along with Dr. Burnett and her staff. e-mail condolences
to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Epperson, Leslie Livingston
BRIGHAM CITY - Leslie Livingston Epperson, beloved wife, mother, and
grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 from natural causes.
Leslie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on December 16, 1924, the daughter of
ElIa Ivory and Joseph Livingston. She graduated from East High School, and had
many fond friends and memories of living in the Salt Lake City area. She lived
the majority of her life in Brigham City, Utah, where she raised her family,
along with her husband Elbert. Together, they had four children, Sandra,
Dwight, Mark and Eric. Her most defining qualities were her never- ending love
for family, her work ethic, her sensitive spirit, and her selfless, giving
approach toward life. She was a member of the Brigham City Third Ward for the
past 30 years, and the Brigham City First Ward prior to that, where she had
many supportive friends. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the Utah
Pioneers. Some of her most enjoyable years in the workplace were spent at
Morton Thiokol, where she was a well-known librarian for 13 years. Surviving
are her husband, Elbert of Brigham City; Sandra (Ron) Fenske, Gilroy, CA;
Dwight (Jillyn) Epperson, Natichitoches, Louisana; Mark Epperson, Boise, ID;
Eric (Diana) Epperson, Murray, UT; 18 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. Services will be held Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the
Brigham City 3rd Ward, 200 North 200 West. A viewing will be held from 4 to 6
p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and a
viewing on Monday from 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in
the Brigham City Cemetery. You may email condolences to the family at
www.gilliespetersen.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.

Ericksen, Michael D.
After 72 of marriage, Michael Durfey Ericksen waited only one month to the day
since the passing of his wife Marian Leishman before joining her in a much
better place. He had a wonderful 97 years and was the ideal example of
enduring to the end. He was born June 30, 1907 in Beaver Dam Utah to Michael
Cal Ericksen and Ethel Durfey the fifth of 12 children. He was raised on the
farm and rode a train to school in Brigham city and graduated from Box Elder
High. He went on a mission to Denmark in 1929. He returned and married Marian
on September 22, 1933 in a double wedding with Joe and Anna Durfey in the
Logan LDS temple. They made their first home in Beaver Dam. He started working
for Utah power and light and lived in Idaho and Salt Lake before returning
back to the Beaver Dam area. He retired from Utah power and light at Cutler
Dam as superintendent. They then made their home in Beaver Dam planting their
garden, tending their yard and shoveling snow until finally at age 91 they
moved into the Country Pines Retirement Community of Clinton in 1998. He has
always been first to give selfless service. He combined this with his love of
cars to be the neighborhood's favorite "pay me when you can" mechanic. He was
patient and hard working, was a good electrician and above all a great
husband, father and grandfather. All who knew him were touched in some way to
make their lives better. They were parents to five children: Michael Robert
(deceased), Tonia (Pete) Christiansen of Bear Lake, Karen (Lee) of Logan,
Chris Ericksen soon to be from Australia, and Corey (Liz) from Layton. They
have 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and five great
great-grandchildren. Of the 12 siblings only one sister, June still lives.
Mike has always been active in the LDS church and has held numerous ward
positions. He served faithfully for years in the Logan Temple. His favorite
hobby was trading cars, his favorite vacation spot was Yellowstone Park and
his favorite pe rson was his lifetime companion, his wife. He loved his family
being around him. His last few years were physically a lot more difficult and
we thank Hospice Alliance and especially Patty and Angie for their devoted and
faithful service. We especially thank the family at Country Pines Retirement
Community for all the wonderful care and love that they gave him. Myrna, Penny
and John, Anna, Shelly, Shane and all the others. He could not have had a
better home for his final years. We will miss him. A viewing will be held
Sunday April 17 from 6 to 8 pm at Country Pines Retirement Community. Address
is 1706 West 1800 North in Clinton. 773-0990 Funeral services will be held in
Beaver Dam Monday at 12 noon with a viewing from 10 to 12. Arrangements under
the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary, Logan, Utah.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.

Graham, R.T.
KAYSVILLE - Robert Graham passed away April 12, 2005. Bob was born July 24,
1933 in Boise ID to Phillip J. Graham and Bonnie O. Coggnurn Graham. He was
reared and educated in Boise, ID. He was married to Geraldine A. Cotton,
February 28, 1951. They later divorced. He married Anna B. Wilson on Sept. 17,
1977. Robert retired from Hill Air Force Base as an aircraft sheet metal
mechanic, with 27 years of service in 1990. He served in the US Air Force from
March 1951 until Nov. 1959. He is survived by his wife, Anna of Kaysville, UT;
two sons, Michael D. Graham of Magna, UT, Carl W. Graham of Kaysville, UT; two
daughters, Valerie A. Perkins of UT and April A. Scherer of Denver, CO. and
ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bud
W. Garham and Carl C. Hinkson Jr. and one daughter Paula Illene Graham. A
visitation will be held Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 11 am at Aaron's Mortuary
& Crematory, 1600 Washington Blvd. Cremation under the direc tion of Aaron's
Mortuary & Crematory. Condolences may be extended to the family at
aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Green Jr., William Herman
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) USA Ret. William Herman Green, Jr., passed away on April
12, 2005. He was born in Hooper, Utah, 17 February, 1919 to William H. Green
and Minnie Irene Parker. He married Naida Mae Nye on 12 January 1943 in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was raised in Kanesville, Utah and graduated from
Weber County High School, Weber College and Brigham Young University. Attended
University of Utah. He served as an LDS missionary from 1940 - 1942 in the
Northern States Mission. He taught for two years in the Ogden City Schools.
Entered the U.S. Army in 1951 as an LDS Chaplain with assignments in
California, Colorado, Texas, Korea, Japan and Germany. Member of the Utah
Symphony Orchestra, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Colorado Springs Symphony
and the Monterey Bay Symphony Orchestra. He was a supervisor at the Utah
Disability Determination Services in Salt Lake City. He served on the Weber
Stake High Council, Monterey Bay, California High Council, Branch P resident
at Killeen, Texas and Baumholder, Germany and District President of the
Servicemen's district in Japan and many other callings. He is survived by his
wife, Naida and daughter, Marcia Gunn of Gig Harbor, WA; Bradley H. of Santa
Fe, N.M. and Wayne C. of Mountlake Terrace, WA; nine grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; brother Stanley of Centerville and sister, Luana Richards
of Bountiful, Utah. Preceded in death by his parents, and sister Roberta Wood
of Huntsville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 12:00
noon at the Orchard 1st Ward Chapel, 3707 South 800 West, Bountiful, Utah,
where friends may call from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m prior to services.
Interment-Hooper City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.

James, Kathleen Lois
OGDEN - Kathleen Lois James, 50, passed away peacefully at her home in Ogden
on Tuesday April 12, 2005. Kathy was born on February 13, 1955 in Salt Lake
City to Floyd E. and LuJean Heslop James. She was raised on her grandparents,
Austin and Lottie Heslop's dairy farm in West Weber. She graduated from Weber
High School and later from Weber State College with degrees in computer
science and radiology technology. In 1976 she married Randy Greer. They later
divorced. Later she married John Fox and together they had one son, John
Kristopher Fox. They divorced. In 1987 she married Rowlan Armbruster. Rowlan
adopted Kris. They divorced in 2001. Kathy worked as a radiology technician at
the Brigham City Hospital for several years before obtaining a computer
science degree. Her work as a computer programmer took her many places
including Dayton, Ohio, and San Mateo, California. She was currently employed
at Convergys as a network specialist. She enjoyed learning and upgrad ing her
computer skills. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and was working towards her goal of going to the temple. She is
survived by her son Kris Armbruster, her mother LuJean James, and brother
Gordon (Ina) James, all of Ogden; her father Floyd (Joy) James and sister
Pamela (Ron) Parker of Roseville, CA; and stepchildren Louis Armbruster and
Dorothy Stott. She was very appreciative of the help she received from her
Aunt Jo Manning. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m.
at the West Weber LDS Chapel located at 4100 W 900 S. in West Weber. Family
and friends may call Saturday at the chapel from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Services
under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Ogden. Interment will be in the West
Weber Cemetery. You may send condolences to the family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.

Linger, Barbara Ann
OGDEN - Barbara Ann Linger, 56, passed away April 13, 2005 in Ogden. Barbara
was born June 12, 1948 in Green River, WY to Arthur and Verlene Rasmussen. She
loved camping, car shows, knitting oldies music and her family. She is
survived by her three brothers, two sisters, three sons, three
daughter-in-laws and 11 grandchildren. We would like to thank the staff at
McKay Dee hospital and Wasatch Care Center for the caring and support for the
linger family. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at
Roy City Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements under the direction of Aaron's
Mortuary & Crematory, 1600 Washington Blvd. Condolences may be extended to the
family at aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.

Messervy, Fontell Hebdon
CLEARFIELD - Fontell Clifford Hebdon Messervy, 85, passed away Sunday, April
10, 2005 at Rocky Mountain Care Center of causes incident to age. Fontell was
born April 3, 1920 in Menan, Idaho, a daughter of Albert Nephi Clifford and
Alice Ann Alder. She married Eldon I. Hebdon on January 9, 1942 in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. He was killed in 1945 during World War II. They had one son,
Randy I. Hebdon. She later married Don Carlos Messervy on March 31, 1948 in
the Idaho Falls Temple. They had one daughter, Sandra. Don died July 1, 1995.
Fontell was raised and educated in Idaho and taught school in the Idaho and
Utah education system for several years. She received a B.S. degree from
B.Y.U. in Recreational Leadership and Music; a composite M.S. degree in
Psychology and Counseling, a graduate degree in the Performing Arts, Theater
Production and Management, and earned a professional certificate to become a
Master Teacher. While living in Rexburg, she served a s the Assistant Dean of
Women at Ricks College, as head of the Dance Department and also director of
the Program Bureau. In 1961, her family moved to Brigham City, Utah where she
worked at Box Elder High School as the theater teacher. In 1970 and 1971, she
was chosen to travel for the International Exchange School to perform with
selected students in Greece, Italy, Switzerland, France and England. She and
her husband were awarded for their educational work in European Theater. She
was listed in the "Who's Who in American Theater" and was thrilled when many
of her students received scholarships to colleges and universities around the
Western United States. She was the founder of the "Palace Playhouse" in
Brigham City, and will be fondly remembered for her 20 years of teaching in
that community. Fontell retired form the educational system in 1978 after 39
years of dedicated service to the teaching profession. Fontell loved restoring
and costuming dolls from periods as early as the 1920's. She had one of the
largest doll collections in the area. Fontell was a faithful member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and worked as a Temple Worker for
many years with Don in the Ogden LDS Temple. Fontell loved her life and
people. Her influence was great in the lives of many. An eternal optimist, she
was happiest when helping others and always eager to get the job done! She is
survived by her son, Randy I. Hebdon (Sharon) of Sunset, Utah; Sandra (Paul)
Norris of Sierra Vista, Arizona; her granddaughters Shelly Stiffler (Robert)
of Eagle Mountain, Ut; Andra Thorne (Ryan) of Clearfield, Ut; Cynthia Norris
of Sierra Vista, Arizona; her grandsons Sean Hebdon of Sunset and Dan Norris
(Shannon) of Connorville, Indiana and eight great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a grandson, Ryan I. Hebdon, her parents, both husbands,
four brothers and three sisters. The family extends appreciation to the staff
of Rocky Mountain Care Center in Clearfield for the loving c are they provided
for Fontell over the past few years. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 5640 South 850 East in South Ogden, Ut.
Friends may call Friday, April 15, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Leavitt's
Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, Utah, and from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. prior to
the services at the church. In lieu of flowers the family has requested
donations be made to the Church Perpetual Education Fund. Interment at
Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at
www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/14/2005 - 4/15/2005.

Parks, Alma Seppi
OGDEN - Alma Seppi Parks, 93, died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 of natural causes.
She was born April 16, 1911 in Leadville, CO, the daughter of Fred Seppi and
Mary Maccani Seppi. Alma married Robert L. Parks on November 7, 1936 in Ogden,
Utah. Her schooling was in Sunnyside and Ogden, Utah. She was a homemaker
until her family was raised and then went to work in retail sales and retired
as manager of Books and Records Department at J.C. Penney's in 1976. She was
also a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Her main interest was her
family whom she cherished with all her heart. Alma is survived by her
daughter, Carol Lee (Maurice) Krug of Sarasota, FL; One brother, Fred L.
Seppi, who loved and cared for her the last years of her life; three
grandchildren, Todd C. Lane, Stephanie Jean Lewis, and Robert Tracy Parks;
three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She is preceded in
death by her husband Robert L. Parks Sr., one son, Robert L. Parks Jr., two
sist ers, Stella (Robert) McAuliffe, Erma (Harley) Christofferson. Services
will be held Friday, April 15, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial
Mausoleum, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Family and friends may call from 12 to
12:45 p.m. at the Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Should friends
so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation in Alma's
memory to Saint Joseph's School. Send condolences to the family at
www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.

Reid, Blanche Geana Carson
EDEN - Blanche Geana Carson Reid, 97, died at a local care center on April 13,
2005, of cause's incident to age. She was born August 26, 1907 in Payson,
Utah, the first child of Alvin Carson and Dora Maud Memmott. She married her
high school sweetheart, William Eugene Reid, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on
June 30, 1927, and went with him to New York City where he pursued his music
education at NYU, and where she studied voice, and ballet under Annette
Gottlieb. She had lived in Ogden since 1938, when her husbands teaching career
brought him to Weber County High School. She had been a vocal soloist with the
Ogden Tabernacle Choir. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, formerly of the Ogden 33rd and 47th wards. She had been a
teacher in Relief Society, and was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.
She is survived by one daughter, Connie Huggins of Eden; eight grandchildren;
Wendy (James) Howard of Washington Terrace; Gaye Hogge and Rebecca (Kimbal)
Hale of Eden; Reid (Marlo) Hess of Riverton, UT; Deborah (Edward) Hess Caine
and Michael (Peggy) Hess of Phoenix, AZ; John Earl (Marla) Hess of
Victorville, CA; Michelle Hess Nelson of Coalville, UT; 24 great grandchildren
and eight great great grandchildren. Also surviving is one half-sister, Lorna
(Eldredge) Searle Carter of Springville, UT. She was preceded in death by her
husband; two daughters, LaJean Reid Hess and Lynnette Reid; two brothers, Lee
and Ralph (Buss) Carson, and one sister, Mabel Carson Vest. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, April 16, 2005 at Aaron's Mortuary & Crematory, 1600
Washington Blvd., at 3pm. Friends and family may call at the mortuary one hour
prior to services. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to IHC Hospice would be appreciated. Their loving service made some
of Blanche's final months and the care by her family much easier. We
appreciated them so much, and would hope the difficult times of others co uld
be blessed by this wonderful service. Our sincere thanks are extended to Marty
and Tiffany and the aides, and the caring of Wasatch care Center. Condolences
may be extended to the family at aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/15/2005 - 4/16/2005.

Spackman, John Ernest
NORTH OGDEN - John Ernest Spackman, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2005
at Infinia Healthcare in Ogden. He was born June 26, 1922 in Ogden to James A.
and Clara Virtue Orton Spackman. He married Iris Stephens on March 1, 1948 in
the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on October 27, 1994. He
was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to
1945. John was a member of the No. Ogden 11th Ward. He was active as Executive
Secretary, YMMIA, Athletic Director for Ogden Region and Utah North area, High
Priest, Home Teacher, and Temple worker in the Ogden Temple. He had been a
member of the North Ogden 1st Ward and Fruitland Ward. He was a member of the
Cherry Days Committee and organized the softball tournaments. He was a
professional referee for 35 years. He may have thrown you or one of your
friends or relatives out of one of the local ballparks or gyms and then seated
you at one of Weber State's ballgames. Surviving are two sons and two
daughters, Bruce (Frances) Spackman, No. Ogden; Ted (Debbie) Spackman, So.
Ogden; Penny (Rod) Clendenin, No. Ogden; Ginger (Toby) Simpson, Grey Bull, WY;
11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Rhea Moore of Ogden.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. with Bishop Bryce Larsen
officiating. Friends may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9:45
to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 4/15/2005 - 4/17/2005.

Taylor, Kent Leroy
BRIGHAM CITY - Kent LeRoy Taylor, 44, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005
after a long struggle with brain cancer. A very kind husband, father, and
servant to all. He was born in Salt Lake City on September 26, 1960 a son of
Lila C. and David S. Taylor. Kent married Traci Craner from Corinne, UT in the
Logan LDS Temple, on February 14, 1986. Kent was honored by the Utah State
Dept. of Health as the Paramedic of the year, in 2004. He was a
paramedic/firefighter and owned the Keyhole Lock business in Brigham City. At
the time of his medical retirement Kent was a member of the Ogden Fire
Department. He had previously worked with the Thiokol, Garland and Weber
District Departments. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Mission and enjoyed his
years of church service with the scouts and elders. He had a great love for
mankind, animals, the outdoors and sports. Many thanks for the wonderful
brotherhood of paramedics and firefighters. These good people gave many hours
of time and means to Kent and his family. We can't say enough about these
public servants. We also express our love and appreciation to the many
neighbors who helped the Taylor family through the difficult times. Thanks to
Dr. Lish, Dr. Blumenthal and Nurse Diedra, and the kind staff at the Huntsman
Cancer Center and the University Hospital, Micki Olsen and Sherie Carter of
Hospice. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Traci, and six children; Austin,
Cassi Jo, Ashlee, Morgan, Zachary and Colton, his parents, and six brothers
and sisters; Jeanette (Paul) Throndsen, David Jr. (Paula), Ann (Mark) Bowen,
Carolyn (Spencer) Christensen, Laura (Diego) Alvarez, and Ronald (Alex).
Traci's parents, LeRoy and Connie Craner gave countless hours of care to the
Taylor family. Friends may call on Sunday, April 17, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, and on Monday from 10 to 10:40
a.m. at the Church. Fu neral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at
the Brigham City 14th Ward Chapel, approximately 950 E. 650 N. Interment will
be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 4/15/2005.