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Andre, William (Aerts)
GREEN VALLEY, Arizona - William (Aerts) Andre passed away at home after a
long, courageous battle with cancer on Jan. 29, 2005 at the age of 58. Bill
was born May 21, 1946 in Gilman, Colorado, the son of William and Marion
Aerts. He was raised in Clearfield, UT and graduated from Clearfield High
School in 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He
married his wife Mayra March 21, 1998 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. He was an
active member of the L.D.S. Church. He is survived by his wife Mayra, Green
Valley, AZ; his mother, Marion Aerts, Green Valley, AZ; one son, Michael
Andre, Ogden, UT; one sister, Susan Patricia Haun, Sahuarita, AZ; two
brothers, Alex Aerts, Kearns, UT and Charles Aerts, Taylor, UT. He was
preceded in death by his father, William Aerts. Loved and never forgotten, he
will be missed by all who knew him.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/5/2005.

Berry, Lori London
SOUTH OGDEN - Lori London Berry, 48, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2005
at Ogden Regional Medical Center. She was born May 4, 1956 in Ogden, a
daughter of Frank W. London and Luetta (Lou) Beasley. Lori was born and raised
in Ogden. She graduated from Bonneville High School in 1974 and graduated from
the School of Cosmetology at Weber State University. She married LeRoi
Peterson and later divorced. Lori married Lynn Edwin Berry on December 7, 1985
in Ogden. Lori is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She was a Historian for the LDS Seminary at Bonneville High. She worked at
Michaels in Ogden as a department manager and previously as a Cake Decorator
at Albertsons in South Ogden. Lori enjoyed painting, crafts, floral
arrangements, cake decorating, camping at their summer property, golfing and
loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband,
Lynn Berry, So. Ogden; three sons, Denin (Jaime) Peterson, Roy, Jake (Candice)
Berry, Rock Springs, WY and Jared Peterson, So.Ogden; four daughters, Jacoy
(Mike) Harjala, Aztec, NM, Janaee (Travis) Stone, San Diego, CA, Tia Peterson,
and Jorden Berry, both from So.Ogden; four grandchildren, her parents, Frank &
Luetta (Lou) London, Ivins, UT and one sister, Lynne (Randy) Peterson, So.
Ogden. Preceded in death by one brother, Rick W. London and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at
Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call
Sunday at the mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/4/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Bessinger, Connie
BRIGHAM CITY - Consuelo Connie Silva Bessinger, extremely devoted mother,
gifted and loved sister, aunt and friend of many, passed away peacefully on
Wednesday, February 2, 2005. She was born on October 20, 1956 in Brigham City,
Utah a daughter of Pat and Mickey Silva. In 1977 she married Bruce Hill and in
1978 was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Mictrica Tricia Marie Hill. In
1985 she married Doug Bessinger and was blessed with two more wonderful
children, son, Dustin Scott and daughter, Brittania Jo. Her children were her
life. Connie was very proud of her two daughters, Tricia, the creative nail
technician and Britt, her little princess. She was also very proud of her son,
Dustin her mighty wrestler. Some of Connie's most precious memories were the
times spent at Dustin's wrestling matches. Often she would say, there's the
crowd and then there's us. Aunt Connie recognized the importance of family and
friends. Every holiday she would decorate her home with h oliday candy,
decorations and in her own special way, created a colorful, tasty and
extravagant buffet. Connie was blessed with a special gift of guidance.
Helping countless friends who will cherish her support forever. Our mother,
sister, aunt and good friend will remain in our minds and lives forever.
Connie is survived by her children, Dustin and Britt; brother, Pat (Jean)
Silva; her sisters, Virginia (Lee B.) Velasquez; Angie (Tony) Salazar; and
many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
sister, Gloria and daughter, Tricia, niece, Khris Ann Drewes and may close
aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday,
February 5, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City,
UT. Friends and family may call from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. at the Mortuary. In
lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations given in Connie
Bessinger name at Mountain West Bank, Brigham City, 110 S. Main. Send
condolences to the f amily at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Cutler, Elizabeth Merrill
BRIGHAM CITY - Elizabeth Snooks Merrill Cutler, 91, died February 2, 2005. She
was born January 1, 1914 in Battle Mountain, Nevada a daughter of Paul
Williams and Lena Nevada Uren Merrill. She married Henry Vernon Cutler on June
11, 1935 in Brigham City. He died August 18, 1990. Elizabeth's hobbies were
crocheting, quilting, embroidery, cooking and gardening. Her family has many
of her crafts. Friends and family loved going to her home to enjoy home cooked
meals. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, a sister, her
infant daughter Elizabeth Ann, and a granddaughter Kerri Ann Bate. Surviving
are five children: Ronald Vernon (Karen) Cutler of Salt Lake; H. Paul (Billie)
Cutler of Pahrump, NV; Dan R. (Cathy) Cutler of Chino, CA; Karen (Russell)
Ashment of North Ogden; Betty (Bill) Bate of South Ogden; 19 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren, and a brother, Chester Merrill of Napa, CA. Funeral
Services will be Saturday at 10: 00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary 205 S. 100 E.,
Brigham City, where friends may call Saturday at 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Interment
will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/5/2005.

Ellis, Silva Larsen
Silva Larsen Ellis, our loving mother and grandmother, quietly passed away
January 30, 2005 in Modesto, CA, at the age of 102. She was born of pioneer
heritage in Castle Dale, Utah, Sept 28, 1902, to Hyrum Smith Larsen and Dora
Janette Acord Larsen, the second child and oldest daughter of twelve children.
She was educated at the Castle Dale Academy. Silva married Asa Lynwood Ellis
on Jun 28, 1922, in Price, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple. In 1929, they moved to Ogden, Utah, where they raised
their family. They moved to Modesto, CA in 1984. She was preceded in death by
her husband in 1992 and continued to live with her daughter and son-in-law
until her death. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, serving for many years in the Primary and Relief Society
organizations and loved visiting teaching. She served a mission at the
Genealogical Library in Ogden, Utah. She was a member and past president o f
the Women's Auxiliary of the Railway Mail Association. She was a daughter of
the Utah pioneers. Silva loved flowers and music, was an avid reader and an
expert seamstress. She is survived by two daughters, Jeanne Frost of Clinton,
Utah, and Gwen Stephens of Modesto, CA; and son, James Ellis, of Valley
Springs, CA; She is also survived by two brothers, Orr I. Larsen of Midvale,
Utah, and Wallace Larsen of Murray, Utah, and a sister-in-law, Edith Larsen of
Murray, Utah. She has 12 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 27
great-great-grandchildren. She was beloved by all of her family and all who
knew her. Services will be Saturday, February 5, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at
Leavitt's Chapel of Flowers Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden UT. Friends may
call at the mortuary from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Leavitt's Aultorest
Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005.

Hennessy, Virginia (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF VIRGINIA HENNESSY July 25, 1925 - February 5, 2004 AN
IRISH BLESSING My the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your
back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your
fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His Hand. We
love you, Donna, Donald, John, David, Susan, Patti and thier Families
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/5/2005.

Hull, Delbert Ray
HOOPER - Delbert Ray Hull, 92, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2005. He was
born November 3, 1912, in Hooper, Utah, the son of Robert and Elizabeth Rigby
Hull. On January 30, 1941, Delbert married Aline Hadley in the Salt Lake LDS
Temple and they have been married for 64 years. He spent his entire life
living in Hooper in the same home in which he was born. Delbert was a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served faithfully
in his many callings. He owned and operated Hull's Grocery Store for 27 years
and enjoyed farming and gardening. The family wishes to thank all of those who
cared for Delbert. He is survived by a son and four daughters, Ray D.
(Maurine) Hull, Hooper; Suzanne (Gary) Spencer, Centerville; Janice (Craig)
Lewis, Hooper; Nancy (Lindsay) Howe, Roy; Diane (Blake) Miller, Bluffdale; 23
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a brother, Norman (Beth) Hull, Hooper;
and his twin sister, Della Rawson, Hooper. Delbert is preceded in death by his
parents, four sisters, and five brothers. Funeral services will be held Monday
at 11:00 a.m. at the Hooper 2nd Ward Chapel, 4675 West 5500 South with Bishop
Ray D. Hull, (son) , conducting. Friends and family may call on Sunday from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South, and on
Monday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Hooper City Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers please send donations to the
Humanitarian Fund Welfare Services, Room 101, 50 East North Temple, Salt Lake
City, Utah, 84150. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005.

Hunter, Nicole (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF NICOLE HUNTERFEB 5,1988 - NOV 12, 2003 Happy 17th Birthday
our sweet angel!!You brought love and grace into our lives We will be
eternally thankful for the moments God lent you to us. We'll catch up with you
later. Love always and forever, Your Family
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/5/2005.

Nicholson, Robert Arthur
Robert Arthur Nicholson, a long time resident of Ogden, Utah, passed away on
Friday, February 04, 2005 surrounded by a loving family at the home of his
daughter. He was 87 years old. Robert was born August 26, 1917 in Harrison
County, West Virginia to Warden and Vena Alice (Jenkins) Nicholson where he
was the oldest of five children. He married Margaret Anderson on April 28,
1938 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan
LDS Temple. Dad had been a member of numerous wards in Ogden throughout his
life and filled a variety of church callings. During his lifetime, he had a
number of different employment opportunities. He began his working career in
1936, after graduating from high school, as a salesman for Midwest studios of
Portland, Oregon. From there, he went to work at Ogden Arsnel and South
Pacific Railroad as a brakeman. Next he went into custom tailoring with
Twentieth Century tailoring mills. After five years, he became a distributor
and manager for Stauffer home plan reducing tables. From there, he became
President of Anderson Construction Co. and partners with a brother-in-law.
After another five years, Dad opened up "Budget Credit Counseling". There he
helped numerous clients that were having financial problems. The family has
received numerous compliments from people he helped during their difficult
time. At the end of his working career he began a tool company and sold tools
throughout the Western United States. Mom and Dad did lots of traveling
together in much of the United States as he sold his tools. They also had the
opportunity to take many trips abroad including, Sweden, Russia, Hawaii,
Canada, and Mexico. He was married to his sweetheart for 49 years. Margaret
passed away on June 8, 1987 after a two year battle with cancer. Dad then
found and very special friend and companion, Betty Herscovitz, with whom he
spent many happy years. Betty's family became very important to Dad. He loved
Betty's two children and their spouses dearly. They were Steve and Cheryl
Herscovitz of Park city and Dr. Dennis and Dede Cook and their daughter Nikki,
of LaJolla, California. At one time he was a member of Rotary International,
Chamber of Commerce, and was a present member of United Commercial Travelers.
He was elected president of the American Association of Credit Counseling for
two terms. Surviving are his five children, Larry Kent Nicholson, Washington;
Judy Olson, Bountiful, Utah; Marcia (Barry) Holmes, Ogden; Robert R. (Peggy),
St. George and Ronald J. Nicholson of Ogden; 19 grandchildren, and 16
great-grandchildren. Dad has a sister, Mrs. Richard (Helen) Galley of Florida
and a brother Ernest Nicholson (Iva) of Riverside, California. Dad was
preceded in death by his wife Margaret, and a very special friend Betty
Herscovitz. Also a brother Stanley Nicholson of Salem, West Virginia and
sister (Bonnie) Morgan of Salem, West Virginia. Dad has numerous other
relatives whom he continued to h ave a close relationship with. He enjoyed
spending time with Margaret's four sisters. Mrs. Ellen Spencer, Roy, Utah,
Mrs, Vera Weiss Elk Grove, California, Mrs. Zina Siebert (Zina) Elk Grove,
California. He was preceded in death by Mrs. Svea Snook of Pleasanton,
California. Dad will always be remembered by his amazing ability to brighten
everyone's day that he came in contact with, by his never ending recollection
of jokes and stories. He served as a master of ceremonies on many different
occasions with different groups and was always applauded for his quick wit.
His primary love was for his family and has continued to have many close
friends. He will be remembered by his positive attitude about life and ability
to always look at the bright side of life. He will be greatly missed by all
who knew him. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends and family may
call Sunday, February 6, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary and
one hour prior to the services. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial
Park. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Parker, Don
OGDEN - Don Parker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend,
died unexpectedly at McKay-Dee Hospital, February 2, 2005. Don was born in
Ogden, Utah, January 14, 1933 a son of Hendrika (Reka) Parker and Thomas
Parker, Jr. He grew up on Adams Avenue where he was taught and lived faith,
loyalty, and worthy work. He graduated from Ogden High School, Class of 1951,
where he was student body president and state champion debater. He graduated
from BYU with a BESEE degree and earned an MS at Harvard University where he
was a Gordon McKay Fellow. Don fulfilled one of his dreams when he was awarded
the Doctor of Science in electrical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. Don married Carolyn Jensen in the Logan L.D.S. Temple on June 12,
1953. Their 51 years together were not enough! Don worked as a research
engineer and later as an engineering manager at M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratory,
Stanford Research Institute, Hughes Aircraft Company, and Raytheon. He was an
IEEE Fellow and a member of the Microwave Theory and Techniques Society where
he served as President and recipient of their Distinguished Service Award.
Don's ability to analyze all facets of a project while treating each team
member with respect and understanding were hallmarks of his career and life. A
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Don again lived the
principle of complete service he learned in his childhood home. He served as a
counselor in the Boston, MA and Canoga Park, CA stakes, as a bishop in two
Palo Alto, CA wards, ordinance worker in the Los Angeles Temple, gospel
doctrine instructor, stake extraction worker, and was currently serving as
ward clerk in the Shadow Ridge Ward. He and his wife were just completing 30
months as part-time service missionaries in the Family and Church History
Mission. Don is survived by his wife, Carolyn, sons David (Ami) Parker,
Federal Way, WA; Jonathan (Katherine) Parker, Chuluota, FL; daughter Jennifer
(Scott) Sitton, O'Fallon, IL; and 13 cherished grandchildren. He is also
survived by his brother Clyde Parker, Ogden; and sisters, Clara Denham,
Bountiful; Ruth Paskett, Provo; Lucile (Clarence) Butler, Kuna, ID; and Afton
Robinson Christensen, North Ogden. He was preceded in death by his son,
Timothy, his parents, brother Thomas, and twin sister Delores. Funeral
services will be held in the Shadow Ridge Ward, 1401 Country Hills Drive,
Ogden at 12:00 noon Monday, February 7. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6
to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., and at the
church on Monday from 10:45 to 11:45 preceding the services. Burial will be in
the Bear River City Cemetery. The family suggests contributions may be made to
the LDS Humanitarian Fund. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/5/2005 - 2/6/2005.

Price, Robert J.
MARRIOTT - Robert Junius Price, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather
passed from loving arms of his earthly family to those awaiting him in heaven
on Tuesday, February 2, 2005 at Manor Care Center. He was born on December 17,
1922 in Storrs, UT, a son of Dan Price and Janet Jacobson Price. He was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On September 28,
1945, he married his sweetheart Verla R. Johnson. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Ogden Temple. Verla preceded him in death on January 21,
2002. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943. He served with the 101st Airborne
during WWII as a paratrooper. While serving, German shrapnel tore through his
body and he was hospitalized in England for 35 days. Returning to his unit he
fought in France, Holland and Belgium. Surviving the Bastogne siege and the
Battle of the Bulge he was reported MIA after the German armies drove a deep
salient into allied lines. Capturing many prisoners. Havi ng been seriously
wounded again, he remained in a POW camp until being liberated by Russian
troops. He served his country proudly being the recipient of two purple
hearts. He returned to Ogden where he became employed at the Defense Depot,
retiring in 1974 after 30 years. Surviving are his children, Georgia (Jimmy)
Graham of La Verkin; Stan (Jo) Heath of Minneapolis, MN; Robert (Sandra) Price
of Marriott; Gary (Janae) Price of Ogden; 20 grandchildren, 36
great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He
was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a son Jeffrey Heath, two
sisters Hortense Munyon and Elaine Allred and two great grandsons Curtis and
Brad Wright. Dad met his challenges in life with great faith, strength and
determination that characterized his life as the true hero he was. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary
Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where friends and family may call on Su
nday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Myers
Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd., where Military Honors will be
accorded. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/5/2005.

Reynolds, Asa
Asa F. Reynolds LAYTON - Asa F. Reynolds, 92, passed away Wednesday, February
2, 2005 at his home. He was born February 28, 1912 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah the
son of Asa Fletcher and Augusta Matson Reynolds. Asa married Faun Livingston
on November 22, 1939 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a member of the LDS
Church and served as Sunday school teacher, Elders Quorum President, Home
Teacher, Temple Worker, a service mission for 15 years, ward clerk with five
bishops, secretary for the High Priest and financial clerk. Asa liked machine
work, livestock, building guns, gardening and was a very good neighbor.
Survived by his wife, Faun Livingston Reynolds, children, Kathleen Hermanson,
Bountiful; Brent (Kathy) L. Reynolds, Layton; Brenda (Leon) Flinders, West
Wendover, NV; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one sister, Betty
Smith, Green River, UT. Preceded in death by his son, Wendell Kay, daughter,
Koralye, parents, four brothers and six sisters. Funeral services will b e
held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary,
400 North Main. Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and
Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005.

Stauffer, Alice E.
CLEARFIELD - Alice E. (Beatty) Stauffer, 70, passed peacefully in her sleep on
Wednesday, February 2, 2005. She will be missed by those who knew her. Alice
was born May 27, 1934 in Columbus, OH. She married Gerald Stauffer on
September 3, 1954. They were later divorced. Alice was a collector of many
things. But more than anything she loved her grandkids and great-grandkids.
She was a member of the Clearfield 8th Ward and spent alot of time doing
temple work and genealogy. She is survived by her five children Suzanne M.
Stauffer of Stevenson Ranch, CA; Glenn A. (Jan) Stauffer of Clearfield, UT;
Judi M. (David) Palmer of West Point, UT; Cheryl A. Peters of Washington
Terrace, UT; Dori M. (Chad) Mosher, Ogden, UT; 16 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren, one sister, one brother, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the
Clearfield North Stake Center, 151 N. 1000 W. Friends and family may call
Frida y from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Clearfield Mortuary, 1050 South State
Street and Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church. Interment,
Clearfield City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/4/2005 - 2/5/2005.