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Arrant, Colleen Goff
SUNSET - Colleen Goff Arrant, 76, died Monday January 31, 2005, at her home,
surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 8, 1928, in Minersville,
Utah, to Lorin Elisha Goff and Ethel Louise Booth. She married Quentin Gunn in
1943 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were later divorced. On June 23, 1951, Colleen
married Van Hiriam Arrant in Las Vegas, Nevada. The marriage was later
solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. Van died December 30, 1996. After moving
several places around the country, they settled in Sunset, Utah, and raised
their family. Colleen was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and held many callings, with her favorite serving as Primary
Secretary. For 30 years she enjoyed tending many children and was like a
mother to them all. She loved cooking, canning and loved working in her garden
and spending time with her family. Colleen is survived by five sons and five
daughters, Gene (Marva), Richard, Tom, Jim (Ma ry Jane),Michael (Cheryl),
Connie(John) Easterbrook, Susan, Mary Anne, Becky, and Heather (Robert); 28
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Flagg, Rolling Prairie,
Indiana; and a brother, James Goff, Boulder City, Nevada. She was preceded in
death by her husband, her parents and a daughter, Colleen Marie. The family
would like to express their appreciation for the compassionate care provided
by Hospice for Utah, Lisa H., Lisa P., Andrea, Maggie and Donna. Funeral
services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333
West 5600 South. Family and friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's
Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. On lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be made to Hospice for Utah, in her name, 893 24th Street, Suite
#100, Ogden, Utah, 84401. Email condolences to the family at
lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005.

Burker, Kelsey Marie (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF KELSEY MARIE BURKER Jan. 29, 1987 - Dec. 24, 1994 Happy
18th BirthdayDon't cry at my grave 'cause I won't be there I'll be in the
breeze that rustles your hair. I'll be in the sunshine I'll be in the snow
I'll be in the places we used to go. I'll be in you laughter and in funny
things. I'll be in your shadow and there in your dreams. I'll be in your
greeting but not your goodbyes I'll be in the reflection of your loving eyes.
I'll always be with you and I'll always care. So don't cry at my grave 'cause
I won't be there. Love from Dad, Krystal and Family.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.

Dalton, Tracy Lindsey
HARRISVILLE - Tracy Lindsey Dalton, 41, returned to her Heavenly Father on
Saturday, January 29, 2005 after a long and courageous 3 year battle with
brain cancer. She was born December 21, 1963 in Ogden, Utah the oldest of six
children of Kent Lindsey and Brenda Davis. She graduated from beauty school
and became a beautician and makeup artist. Tracy taught dance at the Dance
Shoppe of Roy, Utah. She loved dancing, music, reading, and children. She
loved making professional quality crafts. Though Tracy had no children of her
own she loved and cared for her brothers, sisters and her nieces and nephews.
All children could find a warm place in Tracy's heart and home. Tracy married
Rodney Dalton on June 1, 1991. This was a classical May - December romance.
She loved to travel with her husband, and redecorate her home. She was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Harrisville 4th
Ward. Surviving are her husband, Rodney, Harrisville; her best fri end,
"Brindle"; grandmothers, Edith Dalton and Edna Lindsey; brother-in-law,
Russell Dalton, South Ogden; sister-in-law, Sheila Gerrard, Roy; stepdaughter,
Christy (Kevin) Dean, Roy; mother, Brenda (Myron) Davis, Roy; father, Kent
(Linda) Lindsey, North Ogden; sisters, Terri (Mike) Eppich, Murray; Toni
(Josh) Hohl, Harrisville; Tricia (Kip) Casper, North Ogden; brothers, Travis
Lindsey, Roy; Tyler Lindsey, Salt Lake; stepsisters, Michelle Shimmin, Murray;
Nicki (Lance) Miles, Eugene Oregon; Dee Dee (Casey) Clough, Riverdale;
Shaundra Davis, Mountain Green; stepbrothers, Jared Dimick, North Ogden; Shane
Davis, Salt Lake. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Scott (Dalton)
Welch, Ogden; two grandfathers, Boyd Lindsey, and Verner Stoddard and one
grandmother, Dorothy Stoddard, all of Carbon County, Utah. Funeral Services
will be held Thursday, February 3, 2005 at the Harrisville 4th Ward, 480 West
2000 North, Harrisville at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends may call at the Ward,
Wednesday, F ebruary 2, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the
services. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Arrangements under
the direction of Leavitt's Mortuary. Send condolences to the family at
www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/1/2005 - 2/2/2005.

Dewitt, Kenneth J.
Kenneth J. Dewitt, age 40, died Friday, January 28, 2005 from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on May 13, 1964 in Ogden,
Utah, the son of Bill and Bonnie (Wilson) Dewitt. Ken loved the outdoors. He
loved horses, four wheelers, and he enjoyed living life to the fullest. He
also enjoyed the Cowboy way of life. Ken is survived by his fiancee, Tami
Burleigh, of Evanston, Wyoming, his parents, Bill and Bonnie Dewitt, of Bouse,
Arizona, brothers, John (Lisa) Dewitt, of Salt Lake City, Utah, and David
(Cindy) Dewitt, of Evanston, Wyoming. He is also survived by several aunts,
uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Dewitt.
Ken was owner and operator of KD's Truck Repair. He owned and operated the
business for over five years. He enjoyed being around children, his nieces and
nephew, and especially spending time with his daughter, Sarah, his sweetheart.
He enjoyed collecting eagle memorabilia. Ken was preceded in death by his
daughter, Sarah Dewitt on October 6, 2004. Visitation will be held at Crandall
Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 1, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. And
one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday. Funeral services
will be conducted on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Evanston
L.D.S. South Stake Center, Twin Ridge Avenue. Interment will follow services
at the Evanston Cemetery. Crandall Funeral Home of Evanston, Wyoming in charge
of arrangments.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.

Elquist, Noel H.
MORGAN - Noel H. Elquist, 98, passed away in his sleep at his home in Milton
early Sunday morning on January 30, 2005. Noel was born in Oakley, Idaho on
May 28, 1906 to Hyrum and Sarah Bell Elquist. He was raised on the land ranch
in Idaho and while working in Utah, he met and married his sweetheart, Audrey
Allen of Morgan. He was a farmer and dairyman for 57 years. He also worked for
Morgan County as the weed sprayer and courthouse custodian for 12 years before
retiring. Noel especially enjoyed attending the livestock auctions and
traveling with his sweetheart, Audrey in their motor home. Noel was preceded
in death by his parents, his four brothers, one sister and his wife. He is
survived by his children: Roger (Kitty) Elquist, Ivins, UT; Joyce (Ed)
Garrett, Olympia, Washington; and Nancy (Douglas) Ford of Morgan. Also, 11
grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005 at 11 a. m. in the Milton
Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary, 45 W. 200 N. on
Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Milton
Ward Chapel. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A very
special thanks to Vista Care Hospice and to Sue Brooks, a special niece.
Interment will be in the Milton Cemetery. E-mail condolences to
www.walker-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.

Harmer, Mary Loraine
LAYTON - Mary Loraine Harmer, 82, returned home to her Heavenly Father after a
lengthy battle of Breast Cancer, Heart and Kidney Failure. She passed away on
Saturday, January 29, 2005 at her home with her family who loved and cared for
her. Loraine was born on December 26, 1922 in Trenton, Utah to James Bingham
and Mary Jane Price. She grew up in Cornish, Utah, and attended North Cache
High. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She
married Rex Seamons Pilkington in 1939, but later divorced. On December 17,
1951, she married the love of her life, LaMar B. Harmer (Bud) of Preston,
Idaho. Their marriage was one of true love and commitment to each other. As
LaMar (Bud) fought a courageous battle of Melanoma Cancer, Loraine cared for
him and stayed by his side until his passing on September 19, 1973. Their
marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple on August 12, 1977.
Surviving are her two sons, LaMar Bingham (Jamie) Harmer of Ri verdale; and
Ralph Merle Harmer of Layton; one daughter, Donna (Brett) Porter of Layton;
ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one
sister, Rachel Simmonds of Preston, Idaho, and one brother, Darwin (Deana)
Bingham of Smithfield, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband, LaMar
(Bud); her son, Rex Steven Pilkington; and her "special" daughter, Janet. Also
preceding her were her parents, four sisters, and four brothers. Loraine was a
loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, and she will be
missed by all who know and loved her. Her main aspiration in life was to love
and care for her family. She was a devoted mother and always had a listening
ear. Her children will truly miss her presence, but her spirit and memory will
live on. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 11
a.m., at the Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Road. Friends and
family may call at the mortuary on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. an d on Thursday
from 9:45 to 10:45 prior to the services. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery,
500 East Crestwood Road (500 East 400 North). A special thanks to VistaCare
Hospice for their care and compassion. E-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/31/2005 - 2/1/2005.

Johnson, Ruby
BRIGHAM CITY - Ruby Johnson returned to the loving arms of her father and
husband Sunday, January 30, 2004. She was born in West Weber September 5, 1919
to Edwin George and Sarah Phillips Fronk, the fifth of seven children. The
tragic death of her father in 1924 had a profound affect on Ruby for the rest
of her long life. She grew up in Ogden, attending and graduating from Ogden
High. Her first job was with the Ogden Standard. Her sister, Vera, and her
sister's boyfriend, Jim Perkins, lined Mom up with a blind date to go to a
dance. The date stood her up, but she went with Vera and Jim anyway. At the
dance, they pointed out to her the boy who stood her up. She marched up to
him, he a foot taller than she, punched him in the stomach, turned, and walked
away. In that moment, Dad fell in love, and the rest is history. How not, when
she looked so darned cute marching away with that little pigeon-toed stride.
Besides that, she was a looker. Mom married Lee Brant Johnson in Salt Lak e
City, March 5, 1941. He died January 31, 1973, and she never quite forgave him
for that. He loved her very much. Mom was an artist. Her ceramics are
legendary for the beauty and delicacy of the faces she painted on the figures,
and the wild colors on her old world Santa's. She did Japanese Bunka
embroidery, and when she wasn't satisfied with the way the patterns were set
out, she changed them. Her senses of color and texture were wonderful,
although none of us could convince her that her favorite particular shade of
turquoise was really bad. She produced Blood, Sweat, and Tears afghans by the
dozen. She never had much materially speaking, but she had imagination and a
stock of pure inventiveness. She also had a really hot '72 Camaro and a lead
foot. She had a bad temper, a generous heart, and could hold a grudge with the
tenacity of a bulldog. She helped her children and grandchildren often and
with good will and hated it when she had to rely on their help and care. She
loved her husb and, and hated him, and loved him. She hated living with her
father-in-law, and cared for him in his last years like a daughter. She was a
mass of contradictions, and no matter what else, she was our mother. Mom was
preceded in death by her parents, her baby daughter Harriet, brothers, Eddy
and Chet Fronk, sisters, Vera Perkins, Elveda Dallof, and Phyllis Tomaselli.
She is survived by sons, Lee (Mary Lou) Johnson, Portland, OR; Kent Johnson,
Brigham City; and daughters, Carolyn (Dean) Rock, Tremonton; Betty (Rusty)
Marcus, Janet (Rex) Lowe, Brigham City; Kriss (Jack) Edwards, Smithfield; and
Missy/Colleen (John) Fonnesbeck, Brigham City; her brother, Elwood (Kathryn)
Fronk, brother-in-law, Renzo Tomaselli, sister-in-law, LaVon Fronk. She has 19
grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on
Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100
E., Brigham City, UT. Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and
on Thursday fr om 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in
the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.

Jones, William R.
William R. (Bill) Jones MORGAN, 87, of Morgan, Utah, passed away Jan, 30, 2005
at McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He was born Aug. 26, 1917 in Rockvale,
Colorado to Charles A. Jones and Edna Marie Hubert Jones. He was the youngest
of seven children. Bill left school at a very young age to work in the coal
mine at Rockvale, CO. His next job was as a meat butcher for Ruger Bros.
Grocery in Florence, CO. He married Elizabeth (Bette) Bowman on Jan. 1, 1938.
They had one daughter, Elizabeth Diane Jones. Bill served in the U.S. Army
overseas during World War II as a drill sergeant. On his return home, he went
to work for Portland Cement Company in Portland, CO then to Triton, Montana
with his family to work for Ideal Cement Company and on to Devil's Slide, Utah
where he retired after 41 years. Preceding Bill in death were his parents; one
special stepmom, Margaret; his loving wife, Bette; one older brother and five
older sisters. Surviving are his daughter, Diane (Bill) Tennant, Porterville,
(Morgan County); granddaughter, Lori (Gene) Bills, Morgan; three grandsons:
William Richard Tennant, Porterville; Patrick A. (Stacey) Tennant, Nampa,
Idaho; Kevin (Lori) Tennant, Buford, Georgia; and eight great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a special brother-in-law, Camillio A. De Biaso of Coal
Creek, CO. Bill was a man with integrity and was loved by all. Graveside
services will be held at the South Morgan Cemetery, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 at
11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that donations be made to the
American Heart Assoc., Cancer Assoc., Veterans or Primary Children's Hospital
in Salt Lake City. E-mail condolences to the family at www.walker-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.

Nilson, Marie Emma Page
Our Example of Unconditional Love Marie Emma Page Nilson returned to her
Heavenly Father early Friday morning, January 28, 2005. She lived a righteous
life of service, always ready to help her family, extended family, friends and
loved ones. She died firm in her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and
leaves a rich heritage of faith and goodness. She will be missed by all who
knew and loved her. She was the oldest of nine children born to Delora Hansen
Page and Willard Eugene Page, May 15, 1920. She grew up in West Point, Utah
and graduated from Davis High School. She attended Weber State College but
quit to care for her younger brother Reed when he contract polio. During this
time she gained a testimony of prayer and witnessed miracles. She married
Robert (Bob) Nilson, January 23, 1942 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were
married for 62 years, raising their family of five children in West Point and
Bountiful, Utah. She worked for many years in the medical fie ld assisting
doctors in their care for others. The love of helping people who were ill was
fostered while caring for her brother, Reed. She enjoyed being with family for
every occasion. She loved the gospel and her ward family, neighbors and
friends. Marie is survived by her five children: Robert (Linda), Colleen
(Henry) Larsen, Paul (Cheryl), Marsha (Craig ) Case, Terry (Linda) Nilson; 19
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd and Elden Page;
four sisters, Erma Weenig, Emma Jean Singley, Elaine Townsend, and Marian
Fiet; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Gilliland and Lucille Page. She was preceded in
death by her husband and brothers, Reed and Allen Page. Funeral services will
be held at 12:00 noon, Thursday, February 3, 2005 at the Bountiful Heights
Ward Chapel, 165 South 1000 East, Bountiful. Viewing will be held Wednesday
evening February 2, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers
Bountiful Mortuary, and Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the
church prior to services. Interment - Syracuse City Cemetery, 1751 South 2000
West, Syracuse, Utah. Special thanks to Brenda Maviano, to Orchard Cove Staff
and South Davis Hospice for providing such loving care. In lieu of flowers,
the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the LDS
Humanitarian Fund.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.

Pentz, Kendell Irwin
MORGAN - Kendell I. Pentz, 62, died January 28, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born January 12, 1943 in Ogden, Utah to Jacob and Ruby Irwin Pentz. He
was raised and lived in Morgan where he attended Morgan schools. Kendell had
three children with his first wife, Mary Hoien. They were later divorced. He
married Waynetta Pierce in 1976 and they also had three children. He had three
step children that loved him and he loved them as if they were his own.
Kendell served in the army from 1964 to 1967, with service in Germany and
Vietnam. He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in
2001. Kendell was a member of Operating Engineers Local 3 for 30 years. All of
his fellow workers respected him and his work. Ken was the Commander of the
V.F.W. Post 6154 in Morgan for five years and did his job well. He was very
dedicated to the projects in the V.F.W. In his younger days, he rode saddle
broncs and bulls in rodeos. He loved to ride hor ses and always looked forward
to the opening day of hunting season. Ken was loved and will be missed very
much. God bless him - he is in Heavenly Father's hands now. His children are:
Kenneth Pentz (deceased); Rebel Brooks, Ogden; Spring Jones, Rock Springs,
Wyoming; Juanita McHone, Lewisburg, Ohio; Allena Pierce, Willard, Utah; Chad
Pierce, Clearfield, Utah; Kenna Jean Pentz (deceased); Samuel Pentz, Morgan;
and Andrew Pentz, Morgan. Brothers and sisters include: Helen Pentz
(deceased); Charles Pentz (deceased); Eugene Pentz (deceased); Beth Hayes
(deceased); Marjorie Smith; Wayne Pentz; Jay Pentz; Wanda Woolsey; Floriene
Glass; Leone Pentz (deceased); Jon Pentz (deceased); Jake Pentz (deceased);
and Wendell Pentz. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005 at
1 p.m. in the North Morgan Cemetery. Friends and family may call on Wednesday
from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Walker Mortuary in Morgan. E-mail
condolences to the family at www.walker-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.

Weathers, Carolle Holmgren
THATCHER - CarolLe suddenly passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2005. She was
born January 28, 1956 the oldest of three children to Pratt and Lois Holmgren.
She lived her life at the ranch in Thatcher-Penrose and later moved to
Thatcher with her mom and dad. She went to school at both Box Elder High and
Bear River High School. She later finished her schooling at Steven Heneger's
in Ogden, Utah. She was married and divorced. She was the mother of Tinka
(Paul) Atencio, Tawna Pulsipher and Tammy Hardy and a very close aunt to
Lindsay (Coby) Reay. She was the grandma to Austin, Domanic (Scooby), Taylee,
McKaden, McKennon, Braxton and Destiny. She lived for each of her grandkids.
She spent all of her time in the yard whether planting flowers or setting up
decorations for the holidays for all to see. She is survived by two brothers:
Patrick Holmgren and Parley Bill Holmgren. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Pratt and Lois Holmgren and a grandson, McKa den Pratt Hardy. Funeral
services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2005 at 12:00 (noon) at the
Thatcher-Penrose LDS Chapel located at 11475 West 10400 North, Thatcher.
Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2005 at
Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and
from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the church prior to the funeral. On-line
condolences may be expressed on www.rogersandtaylor.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/1/2005.