OBITS: Standard-Examiner 5 Aug 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Standard-Examiner http://www.standard.net Henderson, Dean L. FARR WEST - Dean Leslie Henderson, passed away August 3, 2005 from a long battle with lung cancer at the Aspen Care Center. He was born to Dean F. and Melva Liechty Henderson, January 12, 1941 in Logan, Utah. Dean graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1959. It was while attending Ben Lomond where he met his high school sweetheart Karen Lowe. They were married March 25, 1960. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple, July 2, 1966. Dean was a High Priest in the Westwood Ward. He retired from the Ogden School District as the Head Locksmith. Dean enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He took the Explorers on a pack trip to Wyoming where the explorers learned how to ride a horse and catch their meal for the day. They also learned how to skin a porcupine and cook it. The explorers came back with lots of fond memories of the trip to Wyoming. He loved to go fishing with his buddies, Clair Lott, Joe Duran, his brother Brent, and his son Terr y. Dean loved making jams and Jellies. When Christmas time came around he was seen in the kitchen making batches of banana bread to be given away with his jams or jellies to friends and neighbors. When the grandchildren came to the home they loved to eat his jellies on toast or on his banana bread. Dean was a master at working with his hands. He especially enjoyed working with wood. He made birdhouses, camping tables and chairs. Dean is survived by his wife Karen of Farr West, Utah; one son and two daughters, Karrie Sanders, Scottsdale, AZ; Terry Dean (Debbie) Henderson, Ogden; and Deana (Justin) Jorgensen, Clearfield, UT. He has seven grandchildren: Maralee Sanders, Vermont; Hilary Sanders Holub (David A. Holub Jr.), Zackary Sanders, Trent Daniel Sanders II, Scottsdale, AZ; Brian Dean Henderson, Ashley Henderson, Ogden, Utah; Jessica Marie Jorgensen, Clearfield, Utah; one great-grandson, David Alexander Holub; and three step grandchildren. The following brothers and sister: Chad (J o) Henderson, Dwight (Annette) Henderson, Ogden, Utah; Brent (Mary) Henderson, Salt Lake City, Utah; and DeAnn (Dick) Weaver, Salt Lake City. Dean is also survived by a former daughter-in-law, Michele Halacy, Ogden; and a former son-in-law Trent Sanders, AZ. Dean was preceded in death by his mother, father and grandparents. The family wishes to thank the Alpine Hospice team, Fred, Rachael and Tyler for the dignity and care given to Dean; and the nursing staff and aids at Aspen Care Center for their kind support during a difficult time in our lives. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Westwood Ward Building, 2123 North 2000 West, Farr West, Utah, with Gary Huckaby, 2nd Counselor officiating. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., and on Saturday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden. Good-by my love, till we meet again. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 8/5/2005. Kirby, Verl WASHINGTON TERRACE - Verl Kirby, 82, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2005. He was born on May 25, 1923 to William and Annie E. Jensen Kirby. He married Dorothy Hansen in the Logan LDS Temple on September 4, 1942. Verl graduated from Preston High School. He was the manager for master scheduling at Thiokol for 25 years. He also worked as a butcher in Cache Valley and California for many years. He was a High Priest in the Washington Terrace 13th Ward. He and Dorothy served as temple officiators in the Logan, Ogden, and St. George LDS Temples. Verl also served as a ward clerk and a home teacher. He enjoyed doing artistic designs in woodwork and rock. Verl is survived by his wife, four children, Karen Kendrick of Bountiful, UT, Brent (Deanne) Kirby of Folsum, CA, Jeffery H. (LeAnn) Kirby of Perry, UT and Shane W. Kirby of Washington Terrace, UT, 14 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one son, Bradley J. Kirby. A graveside servic e will be held on Friday, August 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery. Conducting the service will by Bishop Dale Cable. Family and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton, UT. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 8/5/2005. Lyons, Mac A. LAYTON - Mac A. Lyons 73, of Layton died August 2, 2005 at his home after a valiant struggle with lung and heart problems. He was born September 25, 1931 in Provo, Utah to Arthur Melvin Lyons and Violet Victoria Chapman. He married Helen Jean Kirk of Randallstown, Maryland, December 13, 1949. They had 52 years together before Helen died June 9, 2002. Mac served in the 11th Airborne Division during the Korean War where he received among other awards, the Purple Heart. After an honorable discharge, he worked at Hill Air Force Base as a general machinist for 35 years before retiring in 1986. He was always active doing projects with his hands. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family and friends. Mac was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and sister, Helen Gustin. He is survived by two sons and two daughters: John (Nadine), Layton; Violet, Washington Terrace; Lynn, Washington Terrace; and Shane, Bountiful; six grandchildren: Christopher, Lauralee, Nashaela, Crystal, Janae (Brice) Lundell, and Marcinda (Fredrick) Drysdale, and four great-grandchildren: Douglas, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Joseph. He is also survived by a brother, John Lyons, brothera and sisters-in-law; Frederick A. (Fritz) and Thelma Kirk, William and Margaret L. Davis, and several nieces and nephews. He appreciated his kind neighbors and friends, and they in turn will miss him because of the kindnesses he showed to them. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005. Richins, Kimberly Kimberly Richins HENEFER - Our sweet angel, Kimberly, 36, passed away August 3, 2005 in the loving arms of her parents, Grant Norman Richins and Emma Wood Richins. Born Dec. 11, 1968 with the rare birth defect of Trisomy 18, Kimberly is an inspiration to other families of special needs children. The oldest living Trisomy 18 child known in the world, Kimberly amazed us all. Medical professionals and families from around the world came to visit and learn more from Kimberly. Her family's constant love and commitment to seeing her lead a full life kept her with us for many special years. Kimberly enjoyed family trips, sporting events, family dinners and birthday parties. She loved being with her family and will be greatly missed by her parents, her siblings: Tim (Vickie), Brett (Janny), Kelly (Susan) and Courtney (Haley); as well as by her 17 nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends and other family members. She touched the hearts of those who met her, teaching us t o be gentle and compassionate and reminding us that what matters most in this life is the love we share. The family wishes to thank all of the many doctors and nurses who have helped Kimberly through the years. They also wish the best to Kimberly's friends in the Support Organization for Trisomy. Above all, they thank the Lord for the precious gift Kimberly has been and will always be. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Funeral will be held Monday, August 8, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the Henefer Chapel. Friends may call at the church Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Henefer Cemetery. Email condolences to www.walker-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 8/5/2005. Wood, John Coulam June 23, 1914 - August 1, 2005 SOUTH OGDEN - John Coulam Wood died Monday, August 1, 2005 at his home in South Ogden. Honored at the time of his death for his many virtues: an affectionate father and sincere friend, his uprightness and integrity, firm and unshrinking in the cause of God - a true Latter-day Saint. Born in Salt Lake City to Ellen Wray "Nell" Coulam and Arthur John Wood, he grew up with his siblings in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School, attended the University of Utah School of Engineering and served a German-Austrian Mission. Married to his sweetheart, Kathryn Williams, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on August 4, 1939, "She has been the light of my life ever since." John attended Columbia University School of Architecture in New York City and during the Second World War he was employed as a junior structural engineer for Tennessee Valley Authority where 13 dams were constructed. He graduated from the University of Utah School of Architectu re and worked for more than 40 years as an associate architect and engineer with various professional firms: Case, Lowe & Hart and Keith W. Wilcox & Associates in Ogden, Lowell Parrish and Ashton, Evans & Brazier in Salt Lake City. Among the buildings he was proud to be associated with in SLC are the Kennecott Building, the Federal Reserve Bank Building, the Bennion Education Building and Clayton Junior High School. In Ogden: the Federal Court House/Federal Building, Weber State University Fine Arts Building, Weber Heights Stake Center, and David O. McKay Hospital. He loved spending time at his summer home overlooking Bear Lake, which he designed and built. John was instrumental in organizing the first branch of the LDS Church in Knoxville, Tennessee where he served as the first branch president. He also served in two bishoprics in Utah and with his wife he served for five years at the Ogden LDS Temple and a mission at the Family Genealogical Library in Salt Lake City. He was a volunteer "Scouter" for most of his adult life, receiving numerous awards and honors including the Bonneville Council Award of Merit for Outstanding Service to Boyhood, and the National Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service to Boyhood. The number of scouts to achieve the rank of Eagle under his leadership is too numerous to count. John was a life member of The Sons of the Utah Pioneers as well as Sugarhouse Chapter President. His children and grandchildren have fond memories of him: "I never saw my grandfather without a book in his hands"; "He loved to eat and must have had a hollow leg"; "He was a dapper gentleman - always meticulous in his dress"; "He was quiet and steadfast in his support for the things he cared about." John is survived by his wife Kathryn; his children Rae Ann (Brent) Harrison, Denver, CO; John W. Wood, Oakland, CA; Craig W. (Debbie) Wood, Tucson, AZ; Linda Kaye (Alan) Wiese, Ogden, UT; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren in Colorado, California, Arizona a nd Utah. He is also survived by a sister, Helen Fackrell, Bountiful, UT; brother, Richard C. (Elaine) Wood, St. George, UT and Wilson C. (Valerie) Wood, Lehi, UT. The family wishes to express their appreciation and thanks to the wonderful staff of CNS Hospice. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84401. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Graveside service and Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 Highland Dr., Salt Lake City, on Saturday at 3 p.m. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 8/4/2005 - 8/5/2005.