OBITS: Standard-Examiner 20 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 Rodney E. Puckett Saturday, August 20, 2005 ST. GEORGE, Utah - Rodney Emil Puckett, 68, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2005 while visiting Spokane, Washington. He was born December 21, 1936 in Portland, Oregon, to Theodore H. and Emma G. Justice Puckett. Rod married Joanne Porter on July 26, 1958 in Carson City, Nevada. They made their home in Ogden, Utah for 35 years and then moved to St. George, Utah spending many winters at their home in Quartzite, Arizona. Rod served with the United States Air Force. Dad was a talented craftsman in both metal and wood. He enjoyed designing, creating, building, and tinkering with his many projects. He enjoyed traveling to various destinations in the United States, Canada and Europe with his wife Joanne and their family. He never liked to travel the same road twice. He is survived by his wife, Joanne, St. George; their three children, Rodney Allen (Lisa) Puckett, Peggy Sue (Scott) Muir, Brenda Kay (Jeff) Sappington, 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his brother, Edwin Puckett. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ted. Graveside services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden. Family and friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday 9 to 9:30 a.m. Gary Robert Neil Saturday, August 20, 2005 Ogden-Gary Robert Neil, 61 years, died Sunday, August 14, 2005 at McKay Dee Hospital. He was born May 18, 1944 in Ogden to Robert Armstrong Neil and Florence Wade Neil. Both have preceded him in death. His only brother, Andrew Wade Neil, also preceded him in death. Despite a life of struggle, he found happiness and comfort caring for his many animals and birds. He was always gentle, kind and loving and spent hours of enjoyment watching and interacting with these friends. He loved sports, knew the numbers and statistics of his favorite players and had a rather definite view on the winning or losing records of his teams. There are some special people whom the family wants to recognize as they befriended Gary, over-looked his uniqueness and made him feel he was an acceptable, even important, human being. Ralph at Ralph's House of Hair (Barbershop), Don and Annette of St. Benedict Manor, cousin John from Kansas and his brother-in-law Joe. Dr. Alan Abdulla graciously provided care and kindness and tried to help him. Gary is survived by his sister, Evelyn Neil Draper (Joseph Draper) of Huntsville; four nieces and two nephews. Interment at Ogden City Cemetery. A private family gathering in his honor will be held at a later date. Lyle Joseph Nielsen Saturday, August 20, 2005 Lyle Joseph Nielsen was reunited with his beloved eternal companion on the 9th day of August 2005. He died from complications related to age. He was born on October 13, 1925 to James Earl Nielsen and Elsie Maria Beard. He served in the Navy during World War II and received the rank of 2nd class radio operator. He was a member of the LDS Church. He served a three year mission to Mexico and spoke fluent Spanish. On June 23, 1950 he married Vivian Tippets in the Salt Lake Temple. They were together 54 years before her passing in April of 2004. He missed her terribly. Lyle retired from Hill Air Force Base after many years of working in the field of electrical repairs. He had a beautiful, tenor voice and loved music. As a youth he shared his singing talent and love for music by singing with a group of talented singers. For a short time, he ran a television repair service out of his home. He is survived by his children, Eileen (Randy) Bills, Karen (Dewayne) Bradshaw, Louannne Nielsen Olsen, Richard (Diane) Nielsen, Karla (Mike) Henderson, and Debra (Jeff) Isaacson, 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Folecia (Orion) Adams, one brother, Lynn (Catherine) Nielsen, and one sister-in-law, Beth Nielsen. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Vivian, his daughter Shauna Nielsen Josephson and his brother Gene. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Viewing will be Friday, August 12, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. The family expresses heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at McKay Dee Hospital, IHC Hospice and Wasatch Care Center. Vitale "Vic" Trippodi Saturday, August 20, 2005 BRIGHAM CITY - Vitale "Vic" Trippodi, became a silent key on Wednesday, August 17, 2005. He was born in New York City, New York on November 14, 1927 to Francisco and Elizabeth Guinnioni Trippodi. Vic was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Vic married Marie F. Straley in Fort Worth Texas on April 10, 1953. He retired from the Air Force after 22 years. He worked at Hill Air Force Base for 26 years. As a Ham Radio operator he worked the world for over 50 years and had many friends. Surviving are his wife, Marie, Brigham City; step-son, Robert R. "Toby" Frye, Brigham City; five step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. Also a brother, Samuel (Ingrid) Trippodi, Babenhausen, Germany, two nephews and three nieces. It was Vic's wish to be cremated and at his request there will be no viewing or services. "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter- silvered wings; sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds and done a hundred things you have not dreamed of - Wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there, I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung my eager craft through footless halls of air. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue I've topped the windswept heights with easy grace where never lark, or even eagle flew And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod the high untrespassed sanctity of space, put out my hand, and touched the face of God." Elmer E. Brangal Saturday, August 20, 2005 CORINNE - Elmer E. Brangal, 81, passed away Monday, August 15, 2005 at his home. He was born in Brigham City, UT on December 20, 1924 a son of John and Lena Brangal. Elmer married DeLores L. Robinette on May 15, 1948 in Evanston, WY. She died on April 24, 1994. He had been a farmer and dairyman in Corinne for most of his life. He loved his horses and cows. Surviving are sons; Edward John Brangal, Hooper, UT; Dallas R. (Ione) Higley, Brigham City, UT; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, sister, Clara Street, Ogden, UT. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, John Brangal, step-children, MaRee Kitchen, James Higley, Charlene Higley and two grandchildren, Marni Jo and Daniel. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Friends and family may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Salt Lake City, UT. Nettie Virginia Swiger Saturday, August 20, 2005 Ogden- Nettie Swiger died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 of natural causes. She was born April 27, 1916 in West Union, West Virginia. She married Burton Swiger on October 29, 1946. They moved to Ogden in 1965. Nettie was preceded in death by her spouse and her son Ernest Swiger. She is survived by her son Gary Dotson and his wife Jane, by her daughter-in-law, Edith Swiger and by six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary 836 36th Street, Ogden. Viewing will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Interment will be at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Phyllis Sophia Dagsen Winkler Saturday, August 20, 2005 OGDEN - Phyllis Sophia Dagsen Winkler passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, August 17, 2005. She was born May 10, 1928 in Driggs, Idaho. She had five children, Jo, Joyce, Rusty, Jeanette, and Jes; also 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. She devoted the last 25 years of her life to missionary work for Jehovah's Witnesses. She had an excellent sense of humor which she maintained throughout her suffering. She died with the hope of resurrection. We know that we will see her again - until then, we cherish her memory, celebrate her life, and mourn her absence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb and two daughters, Joyce and Jeanette. A memorial service will be held at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 333 W. 7th St. on August 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Evie Rose Rydalch Saturday, August 20, 2005 OGDEN - Our precious infant daughter, Evie Rose Rydalch, was stillborn Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at Davis Hospital in Layton. She will remain in our hearts forever. Surviving are her parents, Tyler J. and Heather Bach Rydalch; and her grandparents, Dan and Cindy Rydalch; and Kraig and Cheryl Bach. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Warren Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. Ulalla Harris Cornwall Hansen Saturday, August 20, 2005 Tremonton, Utah / St. George, Utah Ulalla Hansen, age 103, passed away peacefully in St. George on Saturday evening, August 13, 2005. Mrs. Hansen was born March 31, 1902 in Portage, Utah. She was the eldest of nine children to William D. and Zina Gibbs Harris. She was married to Ernest Cornwall on June 1, 1927 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He died on November 7, 1946. She married Conrad B. Hansen on February 14, 1955. She was a graduate of Box Elder High School and also attended Brigham Young College in Logan, Utah. She taught school for several years in Box Elder County. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout her life. She loved to serve others and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the Bear River Valley Hospital. She achieved her life masters in duplicate bridge and was a member of the Skyway Golf and Country Club. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cornwall (Henry) Mendoza, four grandchildren, Diane (Ken) Young, Lori (Randy)Johnson, Kathie (Scott) Steinert, Mark (Jill) Mendoza, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Marjorie Ward of Ogden, Evelyn Fuhriman Isaacson of Tremonton, and William R. (Marilyn) Harris of Shoshone, Idaho. Additonal surviving sister in-laws, Carol Harris and Helen Harris. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Virgil Harris, O.J. Harris, and Wendell Harris. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Leora Moore, and Mary Harris (child). She has many surviving neices and nephews. We would like to extend our heart felt gratitude to all who looked after her well being. Ulalla Hansen, age 103, passed away peacefully in St. George on Saturday evening, August 13, 2005. Mrs. Hansen was born March 31, 1902 in Portage, Utah. She was the eldest of nine children to William D. and Zina Gibbs Harris. She was married to Ernest Cornwall on June 1, 1927 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. He died on November 7, 1946. She married Conrad B. Hansen on February 14, 1955. She was a graduate of Box Elder High School and also attended Brigham Young College in Logan, Utah. She taught school for several years in Box Elder County. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings throughout her life. She loved to serve others and volunteered as a Pink Lady at the Bear River Valley Hospital. She achieved her life masters in duplicate bridge and was a member of the Skyway Golf and Country Club. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Cornwall (Henry) Mendoza, four grandchildren, Diane (Ken) Young, Lori (Randy)Johnson, Kathie (Scott) Steinert, Mark (Jill) Mendoza, and thirteen great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Marjorie Ward of Ogden, Evelyn Fuhriman Isaacson of Tremonton, and William R. (Marilyn) Harris of Shoshone, Idaho. Additonal surviving sister in-laws, Carol Harris and Helen Harris. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Virgil Harris, O.J. Harris, and Wendell Harris. Also preceding her in death were her sisters, Leora Moore, and Mary Harris (child). She has many surviving neices and nephews. We would like to extend our heart felt gratitude to all who looked after her well being. Lucille Cannon Waldron Saturday, August 20, 2005 Bountiful - Lucille Cannon Waldron, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2005. She was born July 28, 1918 to Lewis Ray and Jennie Luemma Laub Cannon in Stone, Idaho. She was raised in Fielding, Utah and graduated from Bear River High School and LDS Business College. Lucille was active in the Tremonton Civic Club where she was the recipient of the Woman of the Year Award. She loved to play golf and bridge. She sewed quilts and many other fun things for her grandchildren. She was an active member of the Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many positions including Primary, Young Women, Relief Society President and Den Mother. She served a mission in Coventry England and most recently served as an officiator in the St. George Temple. She is survived by her children: Barbara (Sam) Howard, St. George, UT; Gae Dysli, St. George, UT; Kirk (Carol) Waldron, Provo, UT; Jane (Mark) Baer, Littleton, CO; Kelly (Evelyn) Waldron, Kaysville, UT. Also surviving are her siblings: Leah (Harold) Holley, Provo, UT; Owen (Jill) Cannon, Tremonton, UT; Hortense (Charles) Pink, Tustian, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents, ten brothers and sisters, her husbands: Owen Keller, Russell Waldron, Wayne Sandall and a son, Neal Waldron. Services will be held Monday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tremonton Stake Center, 660 North 300 East, Tremonton, UT with Bishop Michael Bowcutt conducting. Family and friends may call Sunday, August 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and also Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment at the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery. Thora Renee Jensen Keele Segura Saturday, August 20, 2005 SALT LAKE CITY - Our mother, sister and friend, Thora, went home to be with the Lord at the young age of 61 after a long courageous battle with lung disease on August 16, 2005. She was born in Gunnison, UT on Sept. 10, 1943 to Kearns and Pearl Jensen. She is survived by her son, Rondo Keele, Salt Lake City, UT; daughter, Tammie Osborne, Salt Lake City, UT; sister, Trudee (Ray) Smart, Las Vegas, NV; and brothers, Val Jensen, Terry Jensen, and Kim Jensen, all of Salt Lake City, UT. She is also survived by four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 20, at 1 p.m. In the Gunnison Cemetery; friends may call at the Gunnison Stake Center, 80 W. Center St., on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Kenneth Randall Saturday, August 20, 2005 UINTAH - Kenneth Orrin Randall, 74, of Uintah, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at McKay-Dee Hospital. He was born July 27, 1931 in Ogden, a son of Harold Woolley and Annie Louise Tingey Randall. He married Arlene Byington July 13, 1956 in the Logan LDS Temple. Ken was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He was reared and educated in Ogden. He lived in Logan and Albuquerque, NM before moving to South Weber in 1978. He moved to Uintah in 1994, where he lived for the past 11 years. Ken retired in 1993 after working for 30 years at Hill AFB, where he earned many awards. He also worked for Davis County Schools for 11 years, retiring in 2005 as a bus driver and school bus aide. He was an active member of the LDS Church and had served as secretary of the Elder's Quorum, assistant ward clerk and worked with the Boy Scouts for many years. At the time of his death he was a High Priest in the Uintah 1st LDS Ward. Surviving are his wife, Arlene, of Uintah; one daughter and two sons, Kevin Orrin Randall, Uintah; Teri Lee Randall, Ogden; Kirk Evan (Natalie) Randall of Clinton; four grandchildren, Megan and Maylinn Lee, Summer and Sydnee Randall; and one great granddaughter, Lexi Ann Randall. Also surviving are a sister, Lorraine (Robert) Rands of St. George; and a brother, L. Ralph (Ruth Ann) Randall of Ogden. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Bobby, and two sisters Kayleen and Marilyn. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 1:00 p.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 12 to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Warren - West Warren Cemetery. Anna P. Hein Saturday, August 20, 2005 Anna Pauline Hein, 80, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT. Anna was born August 19, 1924 in Williamsburg, MO the daughter of Robert L. and Helen J. (Lee) Holland. Ann was very active in the business community in Oak Grove, where she owned and operated Ann's Drive-In Restaurant during the 60's and 70's, and was an avid supporter of the Panther Club. Ann was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters and one son, John D. Burns. Her survivors include one son, William L. Hein and his wife Jackie of Lee's Summit, MO; three daughters, Virginia A. Goodman and her husband Charles of Grain Valley, MO; Evelyn R. Farris and Leroy Montgomery of Blue Springs, MO; Jacquiline A. Williams and her husband Michael of Fruit Heights, UT; a brother, Cecil J. Holland of Blue Springs, MO; eight grandchildren: Bradley, Tracy, Salena, Adam, Amanda, Jacob, Michelle and Jeremy; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. On Saturday, August 20, 2005 at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO; burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. Until service time. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation.