OBITS: Standard-Examiner 19 Feb 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah

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Abbott, Ruth Mariane (Greenwell)
1918-2005 Ruth Mariane Greenwell Abbott, 86, our kind and beautiful mother,
Grammy, sister, aunt, and friend passed way on February 16, 2005 at Orchard
Cove nursing facility in Bountiful, Utah. Ruth was born in Ogden, Utah, on
August 14, 1918, to Thomas Clyde Greenwell and Sarah Lenora (Leah) Pardoe
Greenwell. She attended Ogden High School, Weber College, and BYU, receiving a
B.A. degree in Education in June 1940. She taught elementary school for 2
years. On August 25, 1941, she married Fredric Maurice Abbott in the Salt Lake
Temple. During World Ward II, Ruth volunteered as a Nurses Aide, while Fred
was serving in the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C. In 1949, after Fred accepted
a position with General Mills, the family move to Monterey Park, California,
where they developed many lasting friendships. The Abbotts relocated to
Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1955, where Fred worked at the General Mills Flour
Division general office. Ruth was actively involved in c hurch activities and
community service, again, making many dear and lasting friendships. In 1965,
the family moved to the San Francisco Bay Area (Mountain View and Walnut
Creek). Fred retired from General Mills in 1980, after which Fred and Ruth
returned to their city of birth, Ogden, Utah. Ruth was a woman without guile,
who will always be remembered for her compassion and sensitivity to the
feelings of others. She was always for the underdog. Her children were amazed
with how their mother maintained close contact with the numerous friends she
and Fred had made over the years during their moves throughout the country.
The hundreds of Christmas cards she would receive each December is legendary.
All were welcome in her home, and no one left hungry. Her family could not
have asked for a more loving and caring mother and Grammy. Ruth's
grandchildren will always remember the fun Russian Rummy and Scrabble games
with their Grammy. She cherished her friends from Chareya (service club), her
brid ge club, and her ceramics club. She will be dearly missed by all who knew
and loved her. Ruth is survived by her children and their spouses: Tom Abbott
(Linda), Anne Allen (John), and Bob Abbott (Cristy); 14 grandchildren, and 10
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Myrene Van Dyke
(Bill) and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her
husband Fred, her parents, and her brother Clyde Greenwell. Funeral services
will held at Larkin and Sons Mortuary (496 24th Street, Ogden) on Saturday,
February 19, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. Friends and relatives may call at the mortuary
on Saturday prior to the services from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Interment will be in
the Farmington City Cemetery. T he family expresses their sincere thanks to
the staff of Orchard Cove in Bountiful, who were wonderful in the care they
gave Ruth and their kindness toward the family.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/18/2005 - 2/19/2005.

Thomas, James Paul
CLEARFIELD - James Paul Thomas, age 79, beloved father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, returned home on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 to be with the
Lord. He was born March 11, 1925 in Pulaski, Illinois, the son of William W.
and Sarah Roods Thomas. He married Mary Ellen Connell on February 18, 1950 in
Eureka, Nevada. James served in the Army during World War II. In 1957, he and
his wife built and established The Full Gospel Church in West Ogden, which he
pastored until retirement in 1999. James had a love for the Lord, his family,
people, fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by three sons, Joseph Thomas
of Clearfield; David (Carolyn) Thomas of West Haven; Daniel (Kathleen) Thomas
of Ogden; five daughters, Mary (James) Gardner, Green River, Wyoming; Esther
Thomas of Roy; Lois (Mark) Cummings of Roy; Sharon (Joseph) North of
Clearfield; and Hannah (Randy) Berrett of Clinton; and many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren who he loved dearly. He was precede d in death by his
parents, wife, brother Johnnie, son Michael, two daughters Rachel and Deborah,
and two grandsons Joey North and Frank Jordett. Special appreciation to his
sister-in-law, Kathryn Thomas, who has been there to support him through his
toughest times of his life and to the end. Funeral services will be held
Monday, February 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No.
Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday
from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial
Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road where military honors will be
accorded. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/18/2005 - 2/19/2005.

Webb, Randall Gail
Randall Gail Webb Our beloved husband, father and friend died February 14,
2005, at the age of 47 in Lyman, Wyoming. Randall G. Webb was born in
Shreveport, Louisiana on July 19, 1957. Randall believed in a strong work
ethic and took ownership and pride in the work he was committed to. He loved
driving truck and made many friends throughout his journey. He was employed by
Price Transportation Inc. for the past nine years. He is survived by his wife
Cara Webb of Ogden, Utah, two sons, Jean-Paul Poirier of Ogden, Utah, Brandon
Green of Wyoming, a sister Darlene Erz of Ogden, Utah, a Niece Melea (Todd)
Bates, two nephews John Gail (Lacey) Bluemel, Joel Curtis Bluemel, and a
special friend Sally White from Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Gail Webb and Letha Webb, a sister, Candace Bluemel and daughter
Amanda Marie Webb. Funeral services will be held at the Urie Stake Center on
Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 12 noon. Friends may call at the church one
hour prior to the se rvice. Interment will be at the Lyman Wyoming Cemetery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/17/2005 - 2/19/2005.