OBITS: Standard-Examiner 21 Feb 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah

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Adams, Eugene Dickson
E. Dickson (Dick) Adams Eugene Dickson Adams, 80, loving husband, father,
brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at his home after
a lengthy illness. Dick was born in Ogden to Leonard V. and Pearl Wood Adams.
Except for the time spent in military service he lived in Ogden his entire
life. Dick graduated from Ogden High School in 1942 and went on to graduate
from Utah State University. Dick served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-49 as a
Supply Officer in the South Pacific during World War II. He loved his country
and was proud to have served. He married Betty McCulloch, they later divorced.
They had two daughters, Mary and Bette. He married Bonnie Gines, they later
divorced. They had four daughters, Jill, April, Allison and Paige. He married
Betty Johnson in 1969 and they were married for 35 years. Dick was a CPA but
in 1974 he found his true career; he became a teacher at Stevens Henager
College and taught until he retired in 2002. Dick acquired the title of
Professor be fore his retirement and was proud of that accomplishment. He
enjoyed his association with his many students and the staff and faculty at
the college. He continued his accounting practice part-time. Dick was a member
of the LDS Church and an Elder in the Ogden 41st Ward. Dick was an avid
reader, liked to fish at East Creek, and spend time with family and close
friends. Dick had an unique sense of humor which we will all miss. He is
survived by his loving wife, Betty, six daughters, Mary (John) Heins, Layton;
Bette Jo Adams, St. George; Jill (Robert) Hall, Layton; April (Chris) Handley,
Syracuse; Allison (Dave) Bell, Centerville; Paige (Tad) Auker, Rapid City, SD;
one stepson Terry (Mary) Johnson, Ogden. He is also survived by 15
grandchildren, Melanie, Rebecca, Melinda, Angie, Skyler, Ashley, Logan,
Landon, Hailey, Miles, Marley, Aiden, Roya, Sierra, Brady, two
step-granddaughters, Hollie and Sarah, six great-grandchildren, Kelsi, Cody,
Taylor, Kaitlyn, Jaron and Connor. Also a brother Jack (Laurel) Adams and a
sister, Lucille Widdison. He was preceded in death by his parents and three
brothers, Leonard, Glen and Donald. A "Celebration of the Life of Dick Adams"
will be held on Tuesday, Febr. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at The Ivy Lane
Reception Center, 1029 25th Street. The family expresses their thanks to Dr.
Chris Merkley , IHC Hospice, especially Vickie and Kaye. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Dick's name may be sent to IHC Hospice or The Huntsman Cancer
Center.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Degroot, Karol K.
pobit,pdKarol K. DeGroot OGDEN - Karol K. DeGroot, 63, our beloved mother,
grandmother, aunt, sister and friend passed away Thursday, February 17, 2005
at her home from cancer. Karol was born May 15, 1941 in Cornish, Utah, she was
the first of five children to Grant B. Kent and Lorain I. Myler Kent. She
married Daniel W. DeGroot on June 14, 1963. They were together 40 years until
Dan passed away unexpectedly July 18, 2003. They lived out their lives
together in the Ogden area. Karol retired from the IRS and Hill Air Force Base
after 30 years of service, making many life long friends along the way. Karol
enjoyed many hobbies like bowling, bingo, camping and craft work; she also
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. Surviving
are her children Michelle (Pat) Fletcher, Lansing, Kansas and Kevin (Tierney)
DeGroot, Ogden. Also surviving are two brothers, two sisters and four
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Dan.
Grav eside services will be held at Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 3 p.m. at
Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2404 Washington Blvd, Ogden, Utah
84401. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. An open house will be
held at her home at 4447 S. 100 W., Washington Terrace following the services.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/21/2005.

Flick, J. Deanne Buttars
J. Deanne Buttars Flick ROY - J. Deanne Flick died on February 19, 2005. She
was born on September 15, 1935 to Milton L. Buttars and Gladys M. Manning in
Preston, Idaho. She lived in Washington Terrace, Utah, and later moved to
Logan, Utah, where she attended Jr. High and High School. She married Louis D.
Leishman, which later ended in divorce. She had three children, Debbie,
Vickie, Sonja, and two stepsons, Michael and Mark. She had worked for Jo-Lee
Lanes, Matties Cafe and the Roy Elks office. She met and married Ronald A.
Flick on April 14, 1972; their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS
Temple. She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie (Tony) Reiva, Vickie
(Jerry) Ware; two stepsons, Michael A. Flick and Mark (Kandi) Flick; eleven
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her mother and
stepfather, John and Gladys Buttars-Preston; two brothers, Larry (T.J.)
Buttars and Alan (Willow) Buttars, and one sister Gay (Dick) Loeffler. She was
preced ed in death by her husband, father and daughter. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865
South 1900 West. Friends and family may call on Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
prior to services. Interment, Roy City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/21/2005.

Foultz, Francis Stewart
Francis Stewart Foultz LAYTON - Francis Foultz, age 85 passed away on February
18, 2005 from pneumonia at North Davis Hospital. Francis was born March 12,
1919 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a son of Stewart C. and Belva L. Foultz. On
November 23, 1942 he married Rosemary G. Dempsey in Harrisburg. He retired
from Hill Air For Base after 33 years of civilian service. He was a 4-year
veteran of World Ward II with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW in
Layton, Utah, and the American Legion in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He enjoyed
music, having been a professional musician both in the Harrisburg, PA, and
Ogden, Utah areas. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing and visiting Wendover,
Nevada. Surviving is a son, Joseph T. Foultz of Martinsburg, West Virginia,
daughter Patricia Fullmer, grand-daughter Kathryn (Jason) Jones, and grandson
Bryan, of Pleasanton, California. Francis was preceded in death by his wife
Rosemary, his parents, one step-sister and three step-brothers. Funeral se
rvices will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's
Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call Monday
from 6 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m., and Tuesday from 9:45 to
10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton. In
lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to your favorite
charity. E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.

Gilbert, Dean Frank (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY DEAN FRANK GILBERT Aug. 1, 1943 - Feb. 21, 1995 Gone Fishing
It has been 10 long years since you've been gone. So much has changed that we
would like to share and yet we believe that you know and see from your home in
heaven above. Perhaps withing a memory, a song, a sigh, Or a simple tear that
we might cry You will live on in the hearts of our Family forever. Remembered
always, Forgotten never. A father's love, A daddy's kiss, A husband's loving
support, You are greatly missed. Many memories in our minds. Some we laugh and
some we cry. The times we shared, the laughs we had Are the thinge we miss as
years go by. Today, Dear Jesus, as you are listening in your Home above: Would
you go and find our Daddy and give Him all our love. We LOVE and MISS you
Marian, Marilee and Steven And all your loving Family
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/21/2005.

Horsfall, Jami Marie
Jami Marie Horsfall ROY - Jami Marie Horsfall, 26, passed away Friday,
February 18, 2005 at Ogden Regional Hospital. She was born May 10, 1978 in
Franklin, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Brian K and Vicki M. Winkler Ruhlman.
Jami was raised in Seneca, Pennsylvania, where she graduated from Cranberry
High School. While in high school she tutored children. After high school she
obtained her Associate's Degree from Rick's College. Jami had a big heart and
was full of kindness and giving. She was a hard worker and was always willing
to lend a hand. On April 3, 1998, Jami married Christopher Jason Horsfall, in
Washington D.C. They moved to Roy in 1999. She was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jami worked with the Humane Society and
other animal adoption agencies. She loved playing sports and enjoyed
crocheting, music and singing. She is survived by her husband, Chris; a son,
Ethan and a daughter, Alexandra; her parents, Brian and Vicki Ruhlman, Clark
sburg, WV; a brother, Brenton Ruhlman, Clarksburg, WV, two sisters, Heidi
(Tony) Sass, Fuquay Varina, NC; and Kristen (Andy) Mahle, Killeen, TX; her
parents-in-law, Frank and Susan Horsfall, Mont-Sur-Rolle, Switzerland; and her
grandparents, Shirley Winkler, Franklin, PA; and David Ruhlman, Franklin, PA.
Jami was preceded in death by a grandfather, Clarence Winkler and a
grandmother, Agnes Ruhlman. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m.
at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South, with Bishop Derick Crimin,
officiating. Friends and family may call at the mortuary Tuesday from 6 to 8
p.m. and Wednesday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Donations for Jami's children may be
made to David Horsfall, 49 Margery Lane, Westwood, MA, 02090. Interment,
Franklin Cemetery, Pennsylvania. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/21/2005.

Lopez, John A. (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN A. LOPEZ June 1,1950 - Feb. 21, 2001 It's been 4
years since you went home to be with our Lord Jesus. Not a day goes by that we
don't think and miss you so much. If we could have a lifetime wish, a dream
that would come true, we would pray to God with all our hearts for yesterday
and you. A thousand words can't bring you back, we know because we tried.
Neither will a thousand tears, we know because we've cried. You left behind
our broken hearts and happy memories too, but we never wanted memories we only
wanted you. We love and miss you so much! Mom and Dad, Tina, Marcell, Brian,
Josh, Jerome and Family.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/21/2005.

Marinez, Vernon Edwin
Vernon Edwin Martinez LAYTON - Our dearly beloved husband, father and
grandfather, Vernon E. Martinez, 74, passed away February 18, 2005 at his home
surrounded by his family. He was born October 1, 1931 in Marvel, Colorado, the
son of Jose and Eufemia Martinez. He married his sweetheart, Roberta Ruth
Benton, on July 6, 1956 in Butte, Montana. Vernon was a veteran of the Korean
War. After his honorable discharge he worked and retired from Hill Air Force
Base as a civil servant doing aircraft and maintenance repair. He loved the
outdoors and often went fishing and hunting. Vernon was loved by all. He loved
his wife, children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be
missed greatly by all who knew him. Surviving are his wife, Roberta; sons
Vernon and Joseph Martinez; daughters, Caroline Porter, Gerrie Thompson,
Yorlanda Santamaria, Miranda Rudolph, and Delilah Greetan; sisters, Virginia
Valdez, Josie Martinez and Dora Greer. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Jose and Eufemia Martinez; his brothers, Robert, Lee, Jimmie and
Freddie; and his sister, Celia Valencia. Mass of the Christian burial will be
held Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 9 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic
Church, 210 Chapel Street, Layton, with Monsignor Victor Bonnell. Friends and
family may call Wednesday, February 23, 2005 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with Prayer
Services beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No.
Fairfield Road. Interment, Lindquist's Layton Memorial Park where military
honors will be accorded. E-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/21/2005 - 2/23/2005.

Mason, Icel Roseborough
Icel Roseborough Mason OGDEN - Icel Roseborough Mason died on February 19,
2005 following an extended illness. She was born December 27, 1921 in St.
Anthony, Idaho. The daughter of Irl Roseborough and Arvilla Cotterell
Roseborough. She graduated from St. Anthony High School and attended L.D.S.
Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Weston Mason on
September 27, 1941. After World War II they resided in Trinidad, Denver and
Fort Collins, Colorado where she worked as a secretary for the Department of
Agriculture and an insurance company. In 1952 they moved to Ogden, Utah and
she began a 35-year career with First Security Bank. The last seven years of
that employment were in the corporate offices in Salt Lake City, where she
retired in 1987 as Administrative Assistant to the President of the
Corporation. During her working years she served as Secretary and then as
Chairperson of the Women's Committee for the Northern Utah Chapter of the
American Institute of Banking. She was active in both Red Cross and Muscular
Dystrophy drives, served on the Board of United Fund of Ogden and was
secretary of Wasatch Snowmobiler's Assn. While working in Salt Lake City she
was secretary to the Wasatch Group National Association of Bank Women and was
an auxiliary member of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. She served on the
committee for the Gina Bachauer Piano competition. After retirement she took
care of her ill husband until his death in 1989. She then took up stamp
collecting and learned to play the organ. These hobbies brought her great
pleasure. She loved people and spent much time looking after the needs of some
shut-ins. Her strong philosophy of life was, "If you can't have what you want,
then want what you have!" Surviving are her beloved daughter Carolyn and
son-in-law William Christian of Santa Fe, New Mexico; two step-brothers,
Gerald Clark of St. Anthony and Junior (Darleen) Clark of Rexburg, Idaho; and
many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by he r parents,
step-mother, two brothers and a step-sister. Everyone who knew Icel loved her
and will miss her very much. She made friends wherever she went with her
sparkling humor and her love of life and of people. Funeral services will be
held on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845
Washington Blvd., Ogden. Friends may call at Myers Mortuary on Tuesday from 6
to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Myers Evergreen
Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd., Ogden. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.

Naylor, Wanda Fae Haskell
Wanda Fae Haskell Naylor 1935-2005 FRUIT HEIGHTS - Our beloved mother, sister,
daughter, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, 69, passed away peacefully
in her home surrounded by her family on February 18, 2005 after a courageous
struggle with cancer. Born November 29, 1935 in Payson, UT to Arnold Elonzo
and Ida Harward Haskell, oldest of three children. She spent her summers
growing up on Antelope Island and moved to SLC in 1950. She graduated from
West High School. She was married and later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple
to Duane Clark Naylor, April 19, 1952. They lived in South Salt Lake and moved
to Fruit Heights, UT in 1966; they were later divorced. Wanda worked at Hill
Air Force Base (FMS) Air Logistics Center. Retired after 35 years in 2002. She
visited 54 countries. She is an active member of the Fruit Heights 5th Ward in
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved the Savior and has
a strong testimony. She had many church callings and persevered to the e nd.
Wanda has nine stars recognized on her mothers Eagle Scout neckerchief and has
proudly watched five missionaries return with four grandsons currently serving
missions. As a loving mother, there is simply none better. Her life was
centered around her children, extended family and the Gospel. She enjoyed
visiting with her family and sharing her love of life and testimony with them.
She leaves a great family legacy of 4 children, 20 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren. She is survived by her parents, Arnold and Ida Haskell,
Pleasant Grove; brother Lynn E. (Karen) Haskell , Provo; sister, Ida Jean
(Gail) Hammond, Pleasant Grove; and children: Gary Duane (Sharon Lyn) Naylor,
Fruit Heights; Terry Lee (Richard C.) Price, Bountiful; James Kent (Jill)
Naylor, Kaysville; and Connie Jean (Benjamin M.) Whicker, Kaysville. Recently
embraced by grandparents, mother and father-in-law, aunts and uncles. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Fruit
Heights 5th Ward, Country Lane Chapel, 24 South Country Lane, Fruit Heights,
UT. Friends and family may call Tuesday, February, 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main, and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at
the church. Interment, Payson City Cemetery, Utah approx 2 p.m. Heartfelt
thanks for love and care by Odyssey Hospice and Doctors Bean, Taylor and
Hansen. E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.

Shelton, Ethelyn Maurie Murdock
Ethelyn Maurie Murdock Shelton OGDEN - Ethelyn Maurie Murdock Shelton, 76,
passed away Friday, February 18, 2005 , at her home. She was born January 19,
1929, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Harold Dewey and Juanita M. Backer
Murdock. On September 18, 1948, Ethelyn married Don Ray Shelton in Idaho
Falls, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. She
was raised in Ogden, attended Weber High and remained in Ogden for most of her
life. Ethelyn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
where she served as Primary President, Counselor in the Relief Society and
Compassionate Service Leader. She was an active member of the PTA, volunteered
for The Red Cross for several years and was President of the Fraternal Order
of Eagles, Roy Chapter, in 1974. Ethelyn had many friends, she loved dancing
and roller-skating and had a passion for gardening and flowers. She always
enjoyed her great friendship with her mother. Ethelyn was a fantastic cook,
she made wonderful pies. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and was an
excellent seamstress and had a great sense of humor. She had a special love
for animals of all kinds. She especially loved her grandchildren and was a
favorite aunt of many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband, Don;
her children, Rick (Maxine) Shelton, Ogden; Diane (Lou) Brown, Farmington; and
Kay (Kevin) Knowlton, Sunset; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Ethelyn was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Carl Wallis.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call at the mortuary
Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12 Noon to 12:45 p.m. Interment,
Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. E-mail
condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/21/2005 - 2/22/2005.

Stewart, Iril A.
Iril A. Stewart MILL VALLEY, CA - Iril Alvin Stewart, 96, returned to his
beautiful wife and loving son and daughter on Thursday, February 17, 2005. He
was born August 22, 1908 in Ogden, to Joseph Alvin Stewart Jr. and Susie
Becraft Stewart. He married Edith Ethelyn Sherman Stewart on June 19, 1939 in
Ogden, UT. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on August 17,
1953. Iril's early childhood was spent in Arizona, and returned to Utah while
still in grade school. Iril graduated in the Class of 1926, from Ogden Senior
High School. He then went on to Utah State University, Weber Jr. College, and
George Washington University in Washington D.C. where he received his Degree
in Mechanical Engineering. In 1941 Iril became a Professional Engineer and was
employed by the U. S. Government, in Utah. In 1946 he was transferred to the
Presidio of SF with the U.S. Sixth Army, until 1973 when he was sent to Fort
McPherson with Head Quarters Forces Command, Engineer Division, Utilities
Branch, as Chief of the Mechanical and Energy Sections until he retired in
1983. Iril would say "my hobbies are my talents" and he had plenty of both. He
loved working with his hands, including photography, wood working, lapidary
work, and gardening. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. Iril served as an MIA Counselor, Ward clerk, High Priest
Group Leader, Sunday School President, and a Home Teacher. He was preceded in
death by his sister Ruth Stewart Feiring, brother Donnell Becraft Stewart,
eternal companion Edith Sherman Stewart, daughter Ruth Stewart, son Paul
Howard Stewart, and Great Grandson Jeffery Bret Thompson. Surviving him are
his two sons, Sherman Alvin Stewart of Caldwell, ID., and Richard Don Stewart
of Mill Valley, CA.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services for Iril will be on Wednesday, February 23rd, 11 a.m. at Lindquist's
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd, Ogden.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/21/2005.