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Baker, Darlene J.
OGDEN - M. Darlene Jessen Baker, 82, died Monday, February 7, 2005 at her
home. She was born December 31, 1922 in Wilcox, Nebraska, a daughter of
Clarence and Goldie Flossy Seybold Jessen. She was reared and educated in
Nebraska graduating from Trenton High School in 1940. She moved to Ogden in
1960. In 1943 Darlene married William Michael Baker in Washington D.C. She
retired from Gibson's Discount Store where she had been head checker for many
years. Darlene loved to cook and travel, especially in their R.V. on the West
Coast. She enjoyed tending her garden and most of all spending time with her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of
Ogden; one son and two daughters, Lynn (Kristy) Baker, Layton; Janice Kelly
and Donna Wood, both of Ogden; three grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Lorraine (David) Priddy,
Stratton, NE. Preceding her in death were her parents and sister Betty. The
family would like to thank Willow Creek Health Care and Odyssey Hospice,
especially Wade Mitchell, for the loving care rendered to Darlene. Funeral
services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408
Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
and Friday Noon to 12:45 p.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 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Barker, Jason Brian
SOUTH OGDEN - Jason Brian Barker, 28, beloved son, grandson, brother and
uncle, returned home to his Heavenly Father on February 8, 2005. Jason was
born on November 24, 1976 in Clarkston, Washington to Ray C. and Judy Olsen
Barker. Jason grew up in Glenwood, Utah and attended schools in Richfield,
Layton and Weber Basin Job Corp. He loved doing anything in the outdoors,
especially camping, hunting and fishing at Flaming Gorge and drowning worms on
the Weber River. He also loved riding horses and gardening. He was a member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by a daughter
Emilee, his mother Judy Barker of Syracuse; his father and stepmother Ray C.
and Sheila Barker of South Ogden; his brother Max (Cindy) Barker of Hurricane;
sisters Robin Hoggan of South Ogden; Heidi Shields, Kimberly (Matt)
Christensen all of Syracuse; Karen (Dirk) Bishop of South Weber and
grandfather Max R. Barker of Denver, CO; 16 nieces and nephews, numerou s
aunts, uncles and cousins, a special friend Natalie Aultman. He was preceded
in death by a sister Jennifer Barker and a special brother-in-law Scott
Hoggan, two grandmothers and a grandfather. We now feel comfort that Jason is
free from the struggles of his earthly life. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Syracuse LDS Ward Chapel, 2500
West 700 South. Family and friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West and on Saturday at the church from
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Roy City Cemetery. Send
condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/10/2005 - 2/11/2005.

Bassett, Dan H.
Dan H. Bassett Beloved Son, Brother and Father Dan Harston Bassett age 41,
died Feb. 8, 2005 in Cedar City, UT. He was born Oct. 26, 1963 in Provo, UT a
son of Earl and Ann Harston Bassett. He was a member of the LDS Church.
Married Vickie Riddle, later divorced. Dan was a very loving, caring and
compassionate son, brother and father. His interests were photography, movies,
music, dirt biking, and the outdoors, but above all his love was with his
daughter Sean. He enjoyed being a social worker and working with troubled
teens. Survived by his parents of Centerville; brother Kirk and Penny, of
Idaho; two sisters, Rachel and Brad Burningham, Centerville; Cheryl and Matt
Ford, Bountiful; four nephews and four nieces. Funeral services will be
Saturday Feb. 12 at 1:00 p.m. in the Centerville Chase Lane Ward, 1125 North
400 West Centerville. Friends may call Saturday from 12 to 12:45 p.m.
Interment will be in the Centerville City Cemetery. Directors, Independent
Funeral Service
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/10/2005.

Bone, Jonathan Richard
Jonathan Richard Bone, beloved baby boy, born Oct. 5, 2005, went home to
heaven on Feb. 3, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Jeffery R. Bone and
Johannah Kristine Bone; sisters, Jordan (9), Jackie (6), and Jessica (2);
grandparents, Richard and Glenda Bone of Golden VAlley, AZ and Ted Allan and
Mary Allan of Layton, UT; eight uncles, four aunts and many cousins. Although
Jonathan has left us at such a young age, he has touched many lives and hearts
and he will never be forgotten. Services will be held thursday at the church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints Stake Center; 610 Eastern Ave. Kingman,
AZ. Viewing is at 10 a.m. with the funeral following at 11 a.m. Anyone wishing
to send a card to the Bone FAmily, address is 6600 W. Oatman Hwy., Golden
Valley, AZ 86413
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/10/2005.

Bryant, John Clinton
Our beloved son, husband and father John Clinton Bryant, 35, died peacefully
February 6, 2005 at the Ogden Regional Hospital surrounded by his family after
a valiant six month struggle with lung cancer. He was born August 16, 1969, in
Langley AFB, Virginia to Col. Ray H. and Bonnie E. Bryant USAF (Ret). He spent
his youth in Bountiful, Utah; Cannon AFB, New Mexico; Howard AFB, Panama Canal
Zone, and Litchfield Park, Arizona. His graduation from Layton High School in
1987 was highlighted with his recognition for the outstanding student athlete
award where he played football, was a key member of a winning swim team and
performed in a featured solo group with the Laytones. After serving as an
honorable missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in
the Raleigh North Carolina Mission from 1989 to 1991 he aggressively pursued
his education. While working full time, meeting his responsibilities as a
husband and father, and fulfilling his church callings , he completed his
Bachelors Degree with the University of Phoenix and a Masters Degree in
Business Administration with Webster University. He was employed by Futura
Industries in Clearfield, Utah where he worked as a Regional Sales
Representative. He married Stephanie Ann Loosli, daughter of Dimond and Linda
Loosli of Syracuse, Utah on August 8, 1991 in the Salt Lake Temple. They are
the blessed parents of five children. He was a kind and loving husband and
father. He was a wonderful son, brother and friend. He demonstrated his love
of the Gospel by his unselfish service to others. He lived an exemplary life
and had a smile that could light up any room. He had a great love for the
outdoors where he enjoyed hunting and golfing. He had a great love for his
bike and rode in many competition races. In his last race, he completed 100
miles the weekend before he was diagnosed. Quitting was never an option! He is
survived by his wife Stephanie and children: Makenna (10), Carson (8), Mallory
(6), J. Mason (4), and Sydney (1). Parents: Ray and Bonnie Bryant, Layton;
Siblings: Linda (Kelly) Dixon, Layton; Paul (Kimberly) Bryant, Alpine; Erin
(Shane) Furniss, Riverdale; and many loving uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by a niece, Erin Mackenzie. We
wish to thank Dr. Lovoulos and the medical staff of Ogden Regional Medical
Center for their extraordinary care and love for John. We will be forever
grateful. 2 Timothy 4:7 sums up his life. I have fought a good fight, I have
finished my course. I have kept the faith. Funeral services will be held
Friday, February 11, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Syracuse So. Stake Center, 3065 S.
Bluff Road. Friends and family may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Lindquists Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Friday from 12:30 to
1:30 p.m. at the church. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867
No. Fairfield Road. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made
at Americ a First Credit Union, John Bryant Survivor Fund. e-mail condolences
to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Christensen, Nola M.
OGDEN - Nola Martin Christiansen, 86, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at her
son's home in Hooper. She was born March 26, 1918 in Ogden, a daughter of
James and Pearl Skeen Martin. Nola married Wayne Clyde Halls. They were later
divorced. She married Charles Merlin Christiansen in Elko, Nevada. Charles
preceded her in death. She was a lifelong resident of Ogden, graduating from
Weber High School and Stevens Henagar Business College. Nola was a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She retired from Hill Air
Force Base following 20 years of service at Hill Air Force Base as a data
engineer. Nola loved to be around and spend time with her family. She also
enjoyed yard work and fishing. Surviving are one son, Rodney Kent (Linda
Samuels) Halls, Hooper; her stepchildren, Wayne, Janet, Paul, Robert, and
Michael, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deat h by
her husband, Charles Christiansen, daughters, Linda Halls and Shyrl Halls
Halverson, son Larry J. Halls, sisters Mabel and Marvel and brothers Albert
and Gerald. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's
Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on
Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 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 2/10/2005 - 2/11/2005.

Esplin, Oleen
NO. OGDEN - Oleen Esplin, 92, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at the Crestwood
Care Center. She was born April 6, 1912 in Orderville, Utah, the daughter of
Alma Cox Esplin and Cleo Hannah Luke Esplin. She was preceded in death by her
parents and younger siblings, Luella Barlow, Alma Lamar Esplin and Wendell
Luke Esplin. Oleen resided in Orderville 13 years, Logan 42 years, North Ogden
34 years, and in Ogden at the Gardens and Crestwood Care Centers the remainder
of her life. She was a faithful life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. Oleen filled many callings in Primary, Sunday School,
Young Women's, and Relief Society. Of special interest was her calling as
secretary to the High Priest Group in the old days. She especially loved the
children and youth of the church and community. Oleen was educated in
Orderville and Logan graduating from Utah State University with a B.S. degree
in business. She was employed by Cache County Extension Service as a
stenographer, Columbia Sheep Breeders Assoc. as executive secretary, and Weber
State University as a secretary in the graduation office. Oleen was
affectionately known as Auntie by family, neighbors and friends. She devoted
her life loving and caring for her siblings, and three generations of nieces
and nephews. Her home was open to all and provided a great haven of love,
nurturing, teaching, understanding, food, shelter and fun. She is our
significant other. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12,
2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd.
Friends and family may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Special
thanks to the relatives, friends, and health care professionals who added to
the quality of her life over the past four years. We are especially
appreciative of the care given at the Gardens, Wasatch, Crestwood, and by IHC
Hospice. Oleen is our Angel Auntie. Interment will be in the Logan City
Cemetery. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/10/2005 - 2/11/2005.

Groseclose, Chester Acheson
Chester (Chet) Acheson Groseclose died at his home in Ogden, Utah, January 21,
2005. He was 93. Chet was born in Pierre, S.D. September 20, 1911, to Florence
(Acheson) and Henry Groseclose, who homesteaded near Okobojo Creek in Sully
County. Chet completed the first eight grades at country schools in Sully
County, and after working on his parents' ranch, attended the School of
Agriculture at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in
Brookings, SD. He earned a high school diploma in 1932 from the Aggie School,
where, according to his high school annual, he was known as "the Outlaw Kid."
He was junior class president, a member of the debate team and an ROTC
officer. He married Elva Everett of Pierre on December 1, 1934. Chet and three
of his four brothers served in World War II. Chet was a radar operator on a
Navy destroyer escort in the Pacific. Chet began his career with the Farm
Security Administration (later known as t he Farmers Home Administration) in
1935. He served in Brookings, Salem, Britton, Winner, Ipswich and Huron. Many
farmers said the credit Chet approved for them made it possible to continue
farming. Late in his career, as a loaned employee to the Agency for
International Development, he spent four years in Vietnam during the war,
while Elva lived in Thailand. They furthered their interest in that part of
the world by travel in Japan, Hong Kong and other Indochinese countries. Chet
retired in 1973 after 38 years with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He and
Elva moved to Scottsdale AZ. where they lived for 27 years. They moved to
Ogden, UT in 2000. After 66 years of marriage, Elva died in 2001. Today Chet
is happily reunited with her. Chet is survived by one son, Chet (Betsy Rice)
Groseclose, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and a daughter Faye (Bruce) Berglund, of
Cheyenne, WY, five grandchildren, six step grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and two great-great-
grandchildren. Good-natured to the last, he was, in the words of his
daughter-in-law, a lovely man. Special thanks to Emeritus Estates Assisted
Living Center for their love and support. A memorial service is scheduled for
2 p.m. February 19, 2005 at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/10/2005.

Grow, Lois Robins
OGDEN - Lois Robins Grow, 90, died Sunday, February 6, 2005, at the Crestwood
Care Center in Ogden, Utah, surrounded by her loving family. She was born
December 16, 1914 in Kaysville, Utah, the tenth child of Thomas H. Robins and
Alice Day Robins. Lois is survived by one son, Richard and his wife, Kathy,
one granddaughter, Tasha Linford and her husband, Dan, and numerous nieces and
nephews. Friends and family may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408
Washington Blvd., Friday at 11:30 a.m. Following will be a graveside service
at the Huntsville Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call at 2433 Eastwood
after the burial, as well. At the request of the family, no flowers please.
Special thanks to the relatives, friends and health care professionals who
added to the quality of her life the past four years. Thanks also to Frank
Haglund, M.D., for his compassionate and skillful care. Email condolences to
the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/8/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Madsen, Dee S.
BRIGHAM CITY - Early in the morning on Tuesday, February 8, 2005, Dee S.
Madsen (83) peacefully died at home in the company of his loving wife of 62
years. Dee was born September 6, 1921 in Ephraim, Utah to Christian Martin and
Kirsten Vilate Jensen Madsen. Raised in Severe County, UT. He graduated from
Dixie Junior College then moved to Southern California to work in
aerodynamics. He met his wife Geraldine Baxter through mutual friends. They
married in Santa Monica only months before he entered into military service in
the Army Air Corp.; with whom he served in the European Theater during World
War II. The family was later sealed for eternity in the St. George Temple. He
was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
served several years as a ward clerk and was a counselor in three bishoprics.
Dee enjoyed working with his hands and was a skilled craftsman. Most important
to him was his family. He was an example to them, a proud grandfather ad ored
by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are his wife,
Geraldine Madsen, Brigham City, UT; daughters, JoDee (Herbert) Flindt, Salt
Lake City, UT; Christine (David) Richardson, Layton, UT; Ann (Lonnie)
Bissegger, Harrisville, UT; eight grandchildren, Troy, Christopher, Kyle,
Shawn, Kisty, Laura, Aimee, Julie, 19 great-grandchildren, and brother, Edwin
Jay Madsen, Salt Lake City, UT. Dee was preceded in death by his parents;
sister, Lydia Marie; and grandson, Michael Dee Flindt. Funeral services will
be held on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brigham City 17th
Ward Chapel, 139 E. 300 N., Brigham City. Friends may call on Saturday from
11:30 to 12:40 p.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Brigham City
Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/10/2005.

Moore, Alice Gertrude
LAYTON - Alice Gertrude Moore, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at
Rocky Mtn. Care Center. She was born January 20, 1924 in Callaway, Nebraska
the daughter of Charles and Naomi Voilet Pettersen Morrison. Alice married
Hebert Lane in 1942. He preceded her in death April 1943. She married Loren
Burden in 1945. He preceded her in death in October 20, 1948. She married
Claude Sheets on April 29, 1950. They were later divorced on September 13,
1962. She married Lester O. Moore on January 8, 1962. They were later divorced
on September 4, 1964. She was a member of the LDS Church. Alice enjoyed her
grandchildren and watching TV. Surviving are two sons, Carl Sheets, Boise, ID;
Larry Burden, TX; two daughters, Norma Burden, NM; None (Jay) Metcalf, Layton;
six grandchildren, Megan Avery, Brad Avery, Alyssa Avery, Tyler Avery, JT
Metcalf and Zeke Metcalf. Preceded in death by her parents, grandparents,
brother, Charles, five children, Herbert George, Henry Lor en, Charles Alfred,
Charles David and Roy Eugene. At her request no services will be held.
Cremation under the direction of Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No.
Fairfield Road. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/10/2005.

Stoker, Karl S.
OGDEN - Karl Sherman Stoker, 72, died Monday, February 7, 2005 at his home in
Ogden of a sudden heart attack. He was born July 16, 1932 in Ogden, a son of
Alvin David and Dagmar Ragnhild Nielsen Lyngby Stoker. Karl married Ida
Underwood on November 3, 1951 in Elko, Nevada. They were later divorced. On
April 22, 1977, he married Karen Keller in Ogden. He was reared and educated
in Clearfield graduating from Davis High School Class of 1950. He lettered on
various sports teams. He then attended Weber State College where he played
football. He moved to Ogden in 1977. Karl was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was an Elder and participated in the
sports programs. He owned and operated car washes in Davis and Weber Counties
since 1964. Karl was a member of the Ogden Boat Club and served as a
Commodore. He loved snow skiing at Powder Mountain, water skiing, gardening,
watching a good ball game, and cooking pancakes at the family campou ts.
Surviving are his wife Karen, Ogden; one son and two daughters, Kyle S.
(Julayne) Stoker, Plain City; Kathy Dawn Stoker, West Point; Robin (Chad)
Helsop, El Cajon, CA; five grandchildren, Shane D. Stoker, Nathan S. (Alicia)
Stoker, Amelia A. (Robert) Baker, Nikael (Jake) Choules, Neriece Stoker, and
four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Eloise Folland, Salt
Lake City; two sisters-in-law, Carol Stoker and Lorraine Stoker, and numerous
nieces and nephews. Karl was preceded in death by his son, David N. Stoker,
sister, Ruth (Mark) Gardner, two brothers, Russell David Stoker and Lyngby
Alvin Stoker, his stepmother, Marie Lyngby Stoker and brother-in-law, Don
Folland. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday
from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Clearfield City
Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/10/2005 - 2/11/2005.

Sumida, Rose
BRIGHAM CITY - Rose Kumiko Murakami Sumida, 89, loving mother, dedicated
worker and world traveler, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2005 at the
Country Lane Assisted Living Center. Rose was born on November 3, 1915 in
Nagoya, Japan and immigrated to the United States at the age of four with her
parents Sam and Yae Goto Murakami. She married Jiro Joe Sumida on March 25,
1934 in Portland, Oregon. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1988. Rose
grew up in Portland, Oregon. With the outbreak of World War II, she and her
husband were interned at the Hunt Relocation Camp in Idaho. At the conclusion
of war they relocated to Perry, Utah where she and her husband reared their
family. She worked for Maddox Ranch House and retired after 35 years. Rose
loved to keep busy and had a great work ethic. She was talented and made
beautiful crocheted dollies for friends and family members. She was an avid
gardener. She could make anything grow and turned the simplest flowers into a
colorful yard. Every year her red tulips lined the front and corner of her
yard. She loved to travel and opened many windows of the world by taking her
three daughters on trips to Europe including: England, France, Germany, Italy,
Sweden, Netherlands, Spain, and Greece. A different part of the world was part
of her itinerary as she took them to Asia including: China, Japan, Thailand,
Singapore, Korea, and Bali. She was a member of the Honeyville Buddhist
Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a petite woman
yet determined. She never complained but learned to adapt to her surroundings.
She was a great source of strength to all family members which inspired them
to succeed in their endeavors. She encouraged her children and grandchildren
to get an education. She is survived by her three daughters: Nancy (Michael)
Sandoval, Sunnyvale, California; Jane (Richard) Gomez, Perry, Utah; Margie
(Stan) Pearson, Las Vegas, Nevada; six grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren ; one brother, Charles (Grace) Murakami; two sisters, Yam
Yagami and Tootsie (Yuki) Taniguchi; two sisters-in-law, Sumi and Yoshiko
Murakami; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her husband, one sister, Tamako Makita; two brothers, John and
George Murakami; two brothers-in law, Mitz Yagami and Mac Makita; and her
parents. The family would like to thank the staff at Country Lane Assisted
Living Center, Legacy Hospice and Heritage Brookside Home Care for their
special care, support and comfort they gave to Rose and family members.
Private services for immediate family members will be held at Myers Mortuary,
205 S. 100 E., Brigham City Saturday, February 12 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will
be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/10/2005 - 2/11/2005.

Thiros, Aspacia
Aspacia (Specks) Thiros SYRACUSE, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 5,
2005 with Nick her loving devoted husband of 57 years at her side, also there
were her children and grandchildren. Specks had so much love for her family
and friends, her generosity, kindness and laughter were exceptional. She was
proud of her Greek heritage, dancing, baking pastries and endless hours
helping at the Greek Festivals. She crocheted many afghans and gave them to
everyone she knew, leaving her legacy behind. Surviving are her husband, Nick,
children, John Thiros, Christine Thiros, George (Janice) Thiros, Nickie
(Michael) O'Leary, Jayme (David) Connell, Sophia Kim (Mike) Jones, 13
grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday,
February 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 674
42nd Street, Ogden with Reverend Father John C. Emanuelson, officiating.
Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's La yton
Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road, Layton, Trisagion Prayer Services will be
held at 7 p.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500
Washington Blvd. Ogden. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to:
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church or Holy Trinity Cathedral restoration
fund. May Her Memory be Eternal.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/9/2005 - 2/10/2005.

Wheeler, Ethelyn Orvin
Our loving mother and grandmother, Ethelyn Orvin Hodges Wheeler passed away
Monday, February 7, 2005 at the Ogden Regional Hospital. She was born May 22,
1908 in Laketown, Utah. A daughter of Jeremiah R. Orvin and Bessie
Satterthwaite. She was married to Golden Hodges on December 9, 1925, they were
later divorced. She married Douglas Wheeler on October 5, 1962. He preceded
her in death on May 6, 1998. She was a member of the LDS Church and served as
a visiting teacher for many years. She retired from the Sego and Pet Milk Co
after 26 years of service. She loved and cared for her family and served them
in many unselfish ways. She loved to cook and no one ever went away hungry
when Grandma was around. She enjoyed working in her beautiful flower and
vegetable garden until she suffered a stroke in 1995. She wont be remembered
for any great deeds in this life, but for the numerous little acts of kindness
and sharing that she gave every day of her life. Our sweet little mom and her
quick wit will be missed by all. Surviving are her four children Virginia
(Bob) Harris of Nibley; Richard (Bonnie) Hodges of Sandy; Jere Dale (Donna
Fae) Hodges of Syracuse; Joann (Dell) Taylor of So. Ogden; step-children Myrna
Tarbett, Newton; Linda (George) Riddle, Roy; and Randell (Gwen) Wheeler,
Lewiston; 11 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 10
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five
sisters and four brothers.Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 12,
2005 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.
Friends and family may call Saturday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary.
Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at Mt.
Ogden Nursing Home, especially her dear friend Sara for all the love and
attention given during her five years there. e-mail condolences to the family
at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/10/2005.