OBITS: Standard-Examiner 27 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 Paula L. Leavitt Saturday, August 27, 2005 7/15/50 - 8/24/05 Paula L. Leavitt, of N. Main St., Gibsonburg, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at home. She was born July 15, 1950, in Salt Lake City, UT the daughter of Robert and Josephine (Harrison) Westerman. She was a 1968 graduate of West High School, Salt Lake City, UT and completed two years of Business College. She married Stacy C. Leavitt, Sr. September 10, 1968 in Salt Lake City, UT and he survives. Paula was a selfemployed partner with her husband, Stacy in a Trucking Business and a Homemaker. She loved working on crafts especially needlepoint and collected ceramic and porcelain dolls. Paula is survived by Daughter, Vicktoria (Michael) Rathburn, Galloway, OH; Sons, Edward (Leslie) Westerman, Roy, UT; Robert (Teresa) Leavitt, Ogden, UT; Stacy C. Leavitt Jr., Fostoria; Jeremiah (Crystal) Leavitt, Jason (Jenny) Leavitt, all of Gibsonburg; Mark (Leslie) Leavitt, Perrysburg; Troy Leavitt, Brooklyn, NY; Travis (Rachel) Leavitt, great-grandchildren and two nephews. She was preceded by her parents; sons, Christopher and Matthew Zachary Leavitt; sister, Betty J. Westerman; brothers, Robert James and Robert Paul Westerman. Visitation: Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly-Horvath Funeral Home and Crematory Service: Monday, August 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Gibsonburg, OH with visitation one hour prior to the Service. Memorials: Donor's Choice Burial: West Union Cemetery, Gibsonburg, OH. John Mayer Saturday, August 27, 2005 LAYTON - Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, and friend, John Mayer was called home by his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday morning, August 26, 2005. He was born on April 27, 1927 in Jerome, Idaho to Gottlieb Mayer and Anna Wakenhut Mayer. He met Ursula Creuzburg in Berlin, Germany while stationed in the Army during WWII. They were married a year later on November 30, 1947 in Paul, Idaho. He also served his country with the Merchant Marines in Australia. He was a retired home builder and owned his own construction company called Mayers Builders. He retired from the Civil Service at HAFB. John loved camping and fishing. He was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church for 41 years which he helped build and held all the offices at one time or another. John and Ursula were snowbirds and traveled to Arizona every year during the winter. They were avid travelers. John loved his family very much and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Ursula of 57 years; one son and one daughter, John G. (Maureen) Mayer, Cheyenne, WY.; Heidi (Robert) Schwab, Layton; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister, Rhienhold Mayer, Twin Falls, ID.; Helen Steckler, New Mexico and many nieces and nephews in Idaho. He was preceded in death by one son, James N. Mayer; one daughter, Linda A. Mayer; his parents; and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church, 385 W. Golden Ave., Layton, with Pastor Kurt Hering officiating. Family and friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Myers Mortuary, 250 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Paul City Cemetery, Paul, Idaho, with military honors. Mary Jean Smith Saturday, August 27, 2005 OGDEN - Mary Jean Smith, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, August 25, 2005. She was born July 16, 1925, the youngest child of Alexander J. and Martha Smith Schott. She attended Ogden City Schools and graduated from Ogden High with the class of 1943. She attended Weber College, where she was voted "The Friendliest Girl on Campus", The University of Denver, and graduated from Utah State University in 1948. She was proud to be an Aggie but bled Weber State pruple. She was a teacher in the Ogden School District, touching the lives of thousands of children at Bonneville, Taylor, Washington, Jefferson and Edison Schools. She retired from teaching in 1987. She met A. Gibson Smith while working summers at Island Park Lodge; they were married November 11, 1953 in Ogden, Utah. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. Gib died September 20, 1972. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Highland Ward and served the Lord through serving others. She was President of the Relief Society and served in the Young Women's and Primary organizations. She also served in the Weber Stake Relief Society Presidency. She served three terms on the Board of Directors of the Ogden School District Credit Union. She loved to play bridge with her many friends; one of her bridge clubs has endured since her college days at Weber. She was a proud member of the Golf City Ladies Association. Mary Jean loved to travel and had the opportunity to see much of the world traveling with family and friends. She enjoyed completing a crossword puzzle every morning. Mary Jean was loved by so many people largely because of her tremendous gift of love and of making friends with people of all ages. She will always be remembered for her constant smile, her cheery disposition, her Sunday dinners, and her carrot cake. She loved to attend Weber State basketballs games and loved supporting her grandchildren by attending their sporting events, recitals, concerts and other activities. Mary Jean dedicated her entire life to her family. Her grandchildren will always have fond memories of the annual family golf tournament she held around her birthday and the many hours playing at her home with the cousins on Sunday afternoons. She is survived by her children, Jeff Smith, Ogden; David and Deby Smith, Kaysville; Susan and Michael DeYoung, Ogden; Kirk and Katie Smith, Ogden; Ann Syphus, Salt Lake City. Mary Jean will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Tarra Smith, Courtney Smith, Alex Smith (currently serving in the Durban, South Africa mission), Elizabeth Smith, Katherine Smith, Maryann Smith, Sarah Jane Smith, Christine Smith, Meg DeYoung, Christian DeYoung, Marc DeYoung, Curtis Smith, Patrick Smith, Spencer Smith, McKay Smith, Ben Syphus, Carter Syphus, and a great-granddaughter, Paige Smith, along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Mary Jean enjoyed a particularly close relationship with family of her husband, the Smiths and Kirkhams. Mary Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Gib Smith, her parents, brothers, Dale and Fred Schott, sister, Margaret Gessell, son-in-law, Stan Syphus, and a grandchild Janie DeYoung. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Highland Ward Chapel, 1314 - 27th Street. Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday at the Ward Chapel from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund. The family wishes to thank Dr. Brent Williams and Dr. Vincent Hansen along with his caring staff. IN LOVING MEMORY OF JACK MILLER Saturday, August 27, 2005 May 21, 1943 - August 27, 2004 If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you Home Again. We Love You and Miss You So Very Much. Claire, Tina, Brion, Jared and Justin, Trica, Rick, Rilee, Reagan and Rees, Troy, Amy and Dane, Gloria and Ray Walter Fenwick Saturday, August 27, 2005 OGDEN - Walter Frank Fenwick, 70, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2005. He was born March 6, 1935 in Billings, Montana to Frank R. and Anne Swager Fenwick. He married Cheryl Lee Dripps on June 26, 1970 in Ogden; she preceded him in death on October 1, 2004. Walter was a member of NUPA and GPAA. He was an avid gold prospector and loved visiting with friends. The best time of his life was at the family reunion in July. Surviving are his children, Joelle Lewis, Ogden; David Fenwick; and two grandchildren, David Lewis and Dillon Fenwick. Also surviving are two brothers and one sister, Donald (Marla) Fenwick of California; Phillip (Marlene) Fenwick of Minnesota; and Agnes Schilling of Montana. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers Bill and David, and grandson Armondo Bernal. Friends and family are welcome to express condolences on Monday, August 29, 2005 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the family home at 2651 VanBuren Ave., Ogden, Utah. Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Ogden. Cami Davis Weaver Saturday, August 27, 2005 CLEARFIELD - Cami Lee Davis Weaver, 46, returned home Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Hospice Care Source in Salt Lake City, following an extended illness. She was born February 24, 1959 in Brigham City, a daughter of LaMar and Marilyn Oram Davis. Cami married Brian L. Jensen in February of 1978. He preceded her in death. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Cami worked in manufacturing operations at ATK Thiokol for 23 years. Cami will always be remembered for her laughter, her beautiful smile and her wonderful wacky sense of humor. She had a great ability to make people laugh. Cami also enjoyed gardening and cooking and was famous for her soups and salsa. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Nothing ever happened that Grandma and her smile couldn't fix. She also dearly loved her Old English Sheepdog, "Cheyenne". Surviving are two daughters, Micaela Jensen (Chris) Aussem, Clearfield; Amy Jensen (Jarred) Downs, Kaysville; four randchildren, Jason and Alex Aussem; Kamiah and Gage Downs; her mother, Marilyn Oram Keyes, Williamsburg, VA; her sister, Lael Davis (Paul) White, Williamsburg, VA; her brother Don Davis, Ogden; and two nieces, Marika Pickett and Tawny Davis. Cami is also survived by a special friend, Sam Chetwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brian, her father LaMar Davis, and stepfather, Dr. Gale H. Keyes. 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 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Care Source for the love and compassion that was extended to them. Christopher Quintana Saturday, August 27, 2005 OGDEN- Christopher F. Quintana, 56, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005. He was born May 9, 1949 in Ogden, to Ray C. and Martha E. Quintana (Martinez). Chris was employed for over 20 years as a welder/fitter, but was most recently employed with Ogden City Corp. He loved sports, particularly baseball and boxing. He was a member of the Marshall White Center Hepcats Boxing Club in his teens. Chris was also an avid hunter and fisherman, accompanied most often by his pride and joy....his grandchildren, Natalie, Decker, Brian, and Cache. Surviving are one son, Christopher A. Quintana (Tiffany), Huntsville; and two daughters Kimberly M. Quintana and Jacqueline R. Quintana of Ogden. Also surviving are two brothers Ramon T. (Bonnie) and LeeRoy (Margaret) Quintana; and two sisters Cindy Quintana and Linda (Kevin) O'Donnell. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 514 24th St., Ogden. Friends may call at the Larkin & Sons Mortuary, 496 24th St, Ogden, Tuesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Velma Evlyn Poole Saturday, August 27, 2005 CLINTON - Velma Evlyn Poole, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden. Velma was born April 14, 1938 in Brookneal, Virginia to Ewell and Ollie (McKinney) Overstreet. On June 24, 1956 she married Ralph Poole in Norfolk, Virginia. She is survived by her husband; three children, Kenneth Poole, Debra (Thomas) Brown both of Long Beach, CA and Roberta (Dennis) Cope of Harrisville, UT; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are her three siblings, Steven "Buddy (Bobbie) Overstreet, Elsa (Jack) Dixon and Christine Valentine. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Samuel Overstreet; two sisters, Jewel May and Margaret Overstreet. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2005 at The Ben Lomond Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends may call at Aaron's Mortuary & Crematory, 1600 Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 pm. Paul Dee Dinsdale Saturday, August 27, 2005 RIVERDALE - Paul Dee (Papa) Dinsdale, 60, died surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with Leukemia at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City. He was born April 13, 1945 in Vallejo, California, a son of Paul Lindquist and Thelma Sloan Dinsdale. Paul married Phyllis Watts and later divorced. He met the love of his life, Karen J. Jackson and they were married in Riverdale. He was raised in his earlier years in Napa, California and graduated from Napa High School in 1963. He later moved to Utah after the death of his parents and brother. Paul was a senior manager for the Department of the Navy in Vallejo, CA. When he moved to Utah he was a Real Estate Agent for Wardley. After his first round of chemo therapy, he went to work part-time in the Tool Department at Sears. Paul was an avid golfer. He loved fly fishing. Paul's special memories are of the times he and his father spent in the mountains. He also, enjoyed the time he volunteered at Riverdale Elementary school. He is survived by his wife Karen J. Dinsdale; two daughters, Tera (Kenny) McKenney, Riverside, CA and Rhonda (Jason) Johnson, Roy; two sons, Daniel (Mandy) Donaldson, Riverdale and Blake Donaldson, Roy; six grandchildren Julie, Zachary, Cole, Kolbe, Gavin and Kaden. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jim, and grandson Jordan. At Paul's request a private family service will be held later. Special thanks to the 5th floor at the University of Utah and the 4th floor at the Huntsman Cancer Institute for all their compassionate care during Paul's battle with Leukemia. Sincere thanks to Dr. Martha Glenn for her knowledge and caring concern during Paul's illness. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. Elden "Andy" Andersen Saturday, August 27, 2005 OGDEN - Elden Nels Andersen, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Crestwood Care Center in Ogden. He was born May 20, 1918 in Cleveland, Idaho to Fred H. and Mary B. Neilsen Andersen. He married Alice Henstra on January 20, 1944 in Elko, Nevada; she preceded him in death on November 6, 1998. Andy was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a member of the LDS Church. Andy loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He also enjoyed working in his garden, fishing and clam digging in Washington. Surviving are his children, Lamar (DeeAnn) Andersen, Garden City, UT; Tom (Vikki) Andersen, Fish Haven, ID; William Andersen, Cleveland, ID; Darlene Bessonette, Bountiful, UT; Donna (Douglas) Blickfeldt, Roy, UT; Mary (Bob) Joynt, Clearfield, UT; Kathy (Donnie) Zamora, Roy, UT; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Dorothy Hogan of Thatcher, ID. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Andersen, his parents, two sisters, and three brothers. The family would like to thank his special friend Laura and the girls at Stop and Shop Deli, Dr. Qader and his staff, and Kirsten and Jodi from Hospice, for their loving kindness to Dad. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Myers Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. Friends may call on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd.