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Bradley, Wendell R.
OGDEN - Wendell R. Bradley, 90, died Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at McKay-Dee
Hospital. He was born April 16, 1914 in Shelley, Idaho, a son of Roscoe and
Effie L. Bates Bradley. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. He helped build the first chapel in Washington Terrace
and served in the YMMIA and as Ward Clerk under six Bishops. Wendell served
with the U.S. Navy from 1935 to 1941. He was assigned to the USS Yorktown and
flew scouting missions as a Radioman 1st Class in Scouting Squadron 5. While
stationed at Norfolk, Virginia, he met his wife, Ruth L. Farrell, and they
married on October 9, 1938. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt
Lake LDS Temple. He retired from Hill Air Force Base following 35 years of
service. Wendell loved railroading and trains. Surviving are his wife, Ruth,
two sons and one daughter, James E. (Irene) Bradley,Thomas W. Bradley,
Patricia L. (Craig) Calderwood, six grandchildren and six gre
at-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Delores O'Driscoll and Grace
(George) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert
Bradley and sister Marion Macdonald. Funeral services will be held Saturday at
1 p.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 11:45 a.m. 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 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005.

Christensen, June
HOOPER - June Christensen, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2005, at her
home. She was born November 26, 1925, the daughter of Charles Ray and Jessie
Isabell Simpson Pinkham. On May 10, 1944, June married Lynn R. Christensen, in
Farmington, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on
March 6, 1945. Lynn died January 29, 1969. She married Clair E. Sidwell in
Ogden, Utah, on May 20, 1983. They later divorced. June was an active member
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the time of her illness
she was serving as a ward librarian. She attended schools in the Weber County
School district. June was a life long resident of Hooper. She loved working in
her yard and in her garden. She also enjoyed golfing in her early years. June
is survived by her children, Larry (Vickie) Christensen, Hooper; Lynnette
(Russell) Hull, West Point; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two
sisters, LaVora Bouwhuis and Elna Brait hwaite, both of North Ogden. She was
preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and one son, Dee
Christensen. The family wish to express their sincere appreciation to the
Hospice of Utah, for their care of June. Funeral services will be held
Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hooper 2nd Ward, 4675 West 5500 South, with
Bishop Ray Hull, officiating. Friends and family may call at Lindquist's Roy
Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South, on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on
Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Hooper City
Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005.

Egan, Mary A. Cook Martin
Mary A. Cook Martin Egan Mary Adeline Egan, a long time resident of
Clearfield, Utah passed away Sunday, February 20, 2005 at Apple Village
Assisted Living Center, Layton, Utah following an extended illness. She was
born on March 18, 1912 in Murray, Utah, the daughter of Samuel cook and
Adalaide L. Carlisle. She attended schools in Murray and Salt Lake City. She
married James Edwin Martin July 29, 1929 and lived in Hunter, Utah until his
death. She then married Arnold F. Egan August 22, 1940 and moved to the Egan
farm in Richmond, Utah until 1950 when they moved to Clearfield. Arnold died
July 7, 1982. Mary was an active member of the LDS Clearfield 4th Ward,
serving in the Relief Society for many years. She was sealed to Arnold Egan in
the Salt Lake Temple on December 3, 1963. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
She delighted in giving her lovely handwork to family members, friends and
neighbors. She also enjoyed traveling. She and her husband, Arnold, took many
trips with her br other, Marvin cook and his wife, Jane, into the desert back
country of the west. A highlight of her life was when she traveled with her
daughter, Judy and husband Darrell, to Hawaii. Mary is survived by her
children, James D. (Muriel) Martin of South Ogden; Judy A. (Darrell) Johnson
of Syracuse; A. Steve (Nyoka) Egan of Kaysville; 14 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her parents, brother, Marvin Cook, sister, Violet Christensen,
husbands, James Edwin Martin and Arnold F. Egan, twin daughters, Aleen and
Arlene Egan who died at birth, and three grandchildren, Cheri, Jared, Allison
Johnson and great-grandson, Christopher Kennedy. Funeral services will be held
Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquists Clearfield Mortuary, 1050
South State Street with Bishop Leor Yardley, officiating. Friends and family
may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to services at
the mortuary. Interment, Richmo nd, Utah Cemetery. The family wishes to thank
the nurses and staff of Manor Care and Apple Village as well as the nurses and
aides of Hearts for Hospice who cared for her. e-mail condolences to the
family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/23/2005 - 2/24/2005.

Fowers, Wilford G.
"Together Again" ST. GEORGE - Wilford George Fowers, beloved husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 22,
2005 in St. George, Utah from causes incident to age. He was born September
29, 1916 in Hooper, Utah to Joseph A. and Violet Fowler Fowers. He grew up on
a farm in Hooper. He graduated from Weber High School in Ogden in 1933 and
moved to Ogden where he attended Weber College. He met his eternal sweetheart,
Irene Packer, while they served together in the MIA of the Ogden 2nd Ward.
They married September 29, 1938 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. His greatest joy
was their children, Dwight, Verlayne, Jay, Mark, Nada, Lawrence, and Susan Rae
who was stillborn. He was a great example of dedication, service, and high
moral values. Wilford was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings in the Church including MIA,
Sunday School, Scouting, Ward Clerk, Bishop, High Council, and Patriarch, and
served for 22 years in the Salt Lake and Ogden Temples. He particularly loved
his calling with Irene as Supervisors of the Baptistry in the Ogden Temple. He
served an honorable mission with his dear wife in the England Manchester
Mission from 1982 to 1983. Dad was especially active in scouting, working at
the Ward, Stake and District levels, promoting the development of boys and the
scouting program. He was honored to be awarded the "Silver Beaver" award given
by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America for a lifetime of service
in scouting. Wilford worked at Tanners for Men clothing store for 45 years as
Salesman, Credit Manager, and General Manager. He served his country in France
during World War II. His six children, Dwight (Linda) Fowers and Verlayne
(Chad) Campbell, both of St. George, Jay (Geri) Fowers of Farr West, Mark
(Charyl) Fowers, Fruit Heights, Nada Grant of St. George, and Lawrence "Sam"
(Jana) Fowers of Farmington, survive him. He is proud of his 41 grandchildren
and 72 great-grandchildren. His wife Irene, his brother Lloyd Fowers, and his
sisters Irene Potts and Lenore Cooley, preceded him in death.Funeral services
will be held Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the Riverdale 4th Ward
Chapel, 5500 South 1175 West, with Bishop Kenneth Shock officiating. Friends
may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Friday from
6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at the Ward Chapel 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Interment,
Hooper Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005.

Gill, Fay
OGDEN - Fay Gill, 91, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 21, 2005 at
the Aspen Care Center in Ogden. Fay was born August 18, 1913 in Tri-Forks,
Montana to Carl and Russia Crompton. She married Fred Gill on July 21, 1931 in
Ogden, Utah. Ogden has been her home since she was 12 years old. During WWII
Fay proudly served on the local Ration Board. Fay was a born again Christian
and loved the Lord. She was a faithful and beloved member of the Valley View
Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters and a special niece, Molly
(Michael) McHoul, Bridget (Gordon) McArthur, and Jeannie (Briant) Richards.
Fay was preceded in death by her husband, Fred and a son Michael (Kathy) Gill.
Also surviving are grandchildren Bridget, Katie Ann, Jamie, Michael and
Michelle.A special thanks to Fay's daughter in law, Kathy Gill. Fay and her
family expresses appreciation to the following for their help and
support.Friends all: Arlene & Della, Krista Rose for the special care she p
rovided over the years, Applegate Homecare and Hospice. Special thanks to
Pastor Dave and Leah. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 25,
2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Baptist Church, 2712 North 400 East, North
Ogden, with Pastor Dave Duncan officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m.
to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Memorial contributions can be made to
Valley View Baptist Church for special projects. Internment at Leavitt's
Aultorest Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at
www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/23/2005 - 2/24/2005.

Greer, Dale Anthony
1963 - 2005 Dale Anthony Greer passed away in his Clinton home on February 22,
2005, surrounded by family and loved ones. Dale was born in Shreveport, LA on
October 23, 1963 to Gerald Mack Greer and Mavis Southgate McDaniel. He married
Julie Ann Mellott in Champagne, IL in April 1986 and they are the parents of
two children: Robert Dale Greer and Crystal Lynn Greer. Upon graduation from
high school Dale began a career in the U.S. Air Force and served for 19 years
and three months. He was an Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman earning two
Air Force commendation medals with two oak leaf clusters and one Air Force
Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster. Dale is survived by his
sweetheart Julie; his two children; his parents; and two brothers: Michael
(Los Angeles) and Richard (Gosnell, Arkansas). Funeral Services will be held
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at the Christian Worship Center,
1720 Washington Blvd. in Ogden. Julie and family will rec eive friends at 6 to
8 p.m. on Friday, February 25th at the Christian Worship Center and one hour
prior to the Services on Saturday. Interment will follow at Clinton City
Cemetery. SereniCare, funeral directors.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/24/2005 - 2/25/2005.

Haws, Rose Lorraine (Peterson)
SANDY - Rose Lorraine Peterson Garfield Haws, 99, passed away on February 21,
2005 at the Crossland Nursing Home in Sandy, Utah. She was born on May 21,
1905 in Providence, Utah, a daughter of Charles J. and Rose Ellen Checketts
Peterson. She graduated from Bear River High School. Rose married Floyd Oliver
Garfield on March 21, 1928 in the Logan LDS Temple. He preceded her in death
September 1976. She married Clarence Haws. He preceded her in death. Surviving
are two daughters, Geniel Kassen of Lancaster, CA; Doris Wilcox of Perry,
Utah; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 17
great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Lottie McComb,
Melva Cazier and Roma Daniels. She was preceded in death by three daughters,
Norma Jean, Rita and Nita, one grandson, one granddaughter and two great
granddaughters, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, February 27, 2005 at 12 Noon at the Gil lies Funeral Chapel, 634
East 200 South, Brigham City. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be in the Tremonton Riverview
Cemetery. You may email condolences to the family at www. gilliespetersen.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/24/2005.

Leyba, Fidelia Montano (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FIDELIA MONTANO LEYBA April 8, 1914 - Feb. 24, 2003 Mom,
you said your goodbye's 2 years ago. Seems like just yesterday that we were
all around you listening to your advice and your funny stories. The memories
are all so beautiful. We thank God for the time He gave us with you, and
making you the strong person that you were. You kept our family together with
your loving ways. Your love has touched all of us. We love and miss you so
much! Your Loving Family
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/24/2005.

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 Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845
Washington Blvd., Ogden. Friends may call at Myers Mortuary on Friday from 6
to 8 p.m. and on Saturday 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 2/22/2005 - 2/24/2005.

Monsen, Boyd Boone
1922 - 2005 Boyd Boone Monsen 1922 - 2005, 82, passed away quietly and
peacefully on Feb. 22, 2005, in Bountiful, Utah. He was born on Sep. 11, 1922,
in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to "Gibbs" and Edith Monsen. He married Mattie B. Turner
on Sep. 16, 1942, in Logan, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the
Logan L.D.S. Temple. Boyd served with the 8th Air Force in England, during
World War II. He retired as an Engineering Data Specialist from Hill AFB in
1976 after more than 34 years of service. He fulfilled a Stake Mission while a
member of the Layton 12th Ward and was a member of the Layton East Stake High
Priests Quorum. In earlier years his love of the outdoors included hunting,
fishing and backpacking. He also enjoyed many world travels. He is survived by
his wife Mattie B; sons, Boyd G. (Linda) and Dallas C. (Susanne); daughter,
Patricia J.; grandchildren; Quinn (Yoko), Kevin, Kimberly, Gavin (Sara) and
Amanda; great grandchild, Ami. "Home is the Hunter, Home from t he Hills".
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. at
the Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 North Fairfield Road. Friends
and family may call from 11 to noon at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary,
295 North Main prior to services. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.
In case of inclement weather, funeral services will be held at Russon Brothers
Mortuary.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/24/2005.

Mumford, Karrie Lynn (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF KARRIE LYNN MUMFORD February 24, 1963 - March 21, 2003
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Should you go first and we remain to walk the road alone, we'll
live in memory's garden, dear, with happy day we've known. In Spring we'll
watch for roses red when fades the lilac blue, in Autumn when the brown leaves
fall we'll catch a glimpse of you. We've known so much of happiness, we've had
our cup of joy and memory is one gift of God that death cannot destroy. Should
you go first and we remain, one thing We'd have you do, walk slowly down that
long, lone path for soon we'll follow you. We'll want to know each step you
take that we may walk the same. For someday, down that lonely road, you'll
hear us call your name. Love, Mom, Dad and all the kids.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/24/2005.

Pech, Richard W.
Richard "Dick" W. Pech SOUTH OGDEN - A sadness was cast over our hearts with
the death on Sunday, February 20, 2005, of our husband, father, and
grandfather, Richard William Pech. He was a very loving, kind, and caring man.
He will be greatly missed. For nearly five years, he fought the devastation of
cancer with dignity and now is living his eternal reward in Heaven. Dick was
born February 14, 1937 in LeMars, Iowa to George and Ruth Marx Pech. On May 8,
1965 he married Sue White and they would have celebrated their 40th wedding
anniversary this year. To their marriage was born three children: David R.
Pech, Jacque A. Russo and Christopher M. Pech. He worked as a computer
engineer with Control Data Corporation for many years and was in management
for Control Data Corp, Bell Atlantic Corporation and Decision One. He retired
when he was diagnosed with cancer on April 1, 2000. Dick is survived by his
wife, Sue; his children, David (Gina) Pech, Jacque (John) Russo, and
Christopher (Ste phanie) Pech, eight grandchildren, Braydon, Madison, Isabella
and Braxton Pech, Mitch and Josh Russo, and Jackson and Rylee Pech, his
mother, Ruth Pech, his brothers Robert Pech and Randy Pech, and his two
sisters JoAnn Leek and Linda Cosden. He was preceded in death by his father,
George Pech and his father and mother-in-law, William and Bonnylin White. The
family would like to express thanks to all of the compassionate and devoted
caregivers that attended to his every need, including Dr. Leslye Ingersoll and
Dr. Wolfram Samlowski. Their love and attention will never be forgotten. All
of our many friends and family who cared for him so much, and who assisted him
during the course of his illness have been the source of our strength. A
celebration of his life will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Family and friends may call at the mortuary on
Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment,
Lindquist's Memorial Gar dens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to The Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake
City. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/22/2005 - 2/24/2005.

Salisbury, Dale Kimball
OGDEN - Dale Kimball Salisbury left mortality Monday, February 21, 2005 due to
cancer. He was born July 20, 1938 to Orin Freebairn and Lucile Kimball
Salisbury. He grew up in Salt Lake City, served a mission to Switzerland and
Austria, and married Sylvia Cutler on March 19, 1962 in the Salt Lake Temple.
They lived in Bountiful for a few years, then moved to Ogden in 1971. He was
employed as a Pharmacist throughout his working years and made many friends
there, not only with his expertise but his humor as well. In his youth he
played several different instruments in a family orchestra. He was an
accomplished pianist and organist, using these talents in the various L.D.S.
wards he lived in. He also had the privilege of serving in several bishoprics,
including once as a Bishop. Next to music, his most enjoyable hobby was
woodworking. He was meticulous and did beautiful work. Dale was a man of
simple tastes and ambitions. His life was filled with devotion, loyalty, a nd
sacrifice to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other family. He leaves
behind his wife of almost 43 years; two sons, Jeffrey (Jeannine) of Logan and
Roger (Toni) of Kaysville, and three squidgets (his endearing term for his
daughters), Dorothy (Wade) Watkins and Barbara (Brett) Hartmann, both of
Layton, and Laurie Salisbury of Ogden, and 14 grandchildren. He is survived by
two brothers and a sister: Don (Joan) of Mesa, Arizona; Lynn (Kathryn) of San
Jose, Calif.; and Jan Foutz of South Jordan, Utah. Also, two brothers-in-law,
Bill Cutler and Joseph (Lorraine) Cutler and two sisters-in-law, Marjorie
(Clyde) Page and Kaye (Ted) Bradford and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his son, Curtis, both parents, and a sister-in-law, Laura
Cutler. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 26th, 1:00 p.m. at the Lorin
Farr 5th Ward building, 770 15th St., Ogden, UT. The family will meet with
friends the night before at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. from 6 to 8
p.m. and from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the ward on Saturday. Burial will be
at the Ogden City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/24/2005.

Smith, Mary Jane
MORGAN - Mary Jane Smith, 94, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed peacefully from this
life in Ogden, Utah, on February 20, 2005. She was born September 28, 1910 in
Richville, Utah where she spent her happy youth with her parents William and
Mary Jane Carter Smith and her siblings. She attended schools in Morgan where
she graduated from Morgan High in 1928. She married her sweetheart Archie
Smith in the Salt Lake Temple on November 11, 1931. They made their home in
Morgan where they enjoyed rearing their six sons and daughter. She was always
supportive and encouraging of her posterity, finding her greatest joy in her
family. Mary was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints where she faithfully served in many different callings, encompassing
Relief Society President and her favorite was teaching Junior Sunday School
for 28 years, to those choice seven year olds as she helped pr epare them for
baptism. She also served in the Ogden Temple for ten years. Mary was active in
the Morgan DUP, Mount Joy Camp, 4-H Leader, PTA President, as well as Morgan
County Book club and in Senior Citizens. She was active in the Business and
Professional Women's Organization where she enjoyed a long and successful
career in the sales field, receiving many recognitions in this area. She
enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling, vegetable and flower gardening, reading,
her scriptures and other good books. She was an avid participant in the Morgan
County Fair, where she was an exhibit building floor walker, and exhibitor of
many canning, sewing, flower and gardening entries, receiving many sweepstake
ribbons thought the years. Above all else, you could always find her
supporting her family, extended family and her friends and neighbors whenever
occasion would permit. You could really say that her family was the most
important thing in her life. She was proceeded in death by her sw eetheart,
Archie, her son A. Kent Smith, a baby son, lost in childbirth, two
grandchildren, two brothers Albert (Bert) and Frank E. Smith and a sister Lucy
S. Spong. Surviving children are Lyle W. (Rhea), Vaughn (Venna), Paul (Helen),
Gordon (the late Linda Lee), Lorin (Cleon), and Linda (Alan) Turner, 37
grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren,
daughter-in-laws, JoAnn Smith and Keren Smith (Dutch) Belnap. Funeral services
will be held Friday February 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. in the Morgan Stake Chapel.
Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary in Morgan, Thursday, from 6 to 8 p.m.
and Friday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, South Morgan
Cemetery. Email condolences at www.walker-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/23/2005 - 2/24/2005.

Syndergaard, Iris Black Sparks
3/22/1920 - 2/19/2005 KAYSVILLE - Iris Black Sparks Syndergaard died Saturday,
February 19, 2005 of natural causes. Iris was born March 22, 1920 in Blanding,
Utah to Chester Allen Black and Sara Clarissa Hancock Black. Soon thereafter
her family moved to Monticello, Utah where Iris was raised. She had an
adventurous spirit and as a young adult traveled to the eastern states to find
employment. She met a serviceman named Bruce Boyd Sparks and they were married
on April 5, 1942 in Florida. Iris decided to serve her country as well and
enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in May 1943. She had the opportunity to
work in the Pentagon while stationed at Fort Meyer, Virginia. Boyd was killed
March 17, 1945 in Germany. After her military service Iris returned to Utah
and on August 6, 1948 married Max Evan Syndergaard. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They moved to Kaysville in 1955 where they
raised their family. Max died January 27, 1974 . Iris served in many
capacities in the LDS Church and especially enjoyed working in the scouting
program. She was frequently called upon to utilize her talent and wit to write
scripts for ward road shows. Her last few years before retirement were spent
working in the Salt Lake Temple. Iris had a great love for books and said she
was never bored as long as she had something to read. She was a gifted writer
and her column entitled Day by Day was featured in the Ogden Standard Examiner
three times a week for over ten years. She also wrote for the Davis County
Clipper and the Weekly Reflex newspapers. Iris had numerous articles and
stories published in various national magazines and in LDS Church
publications. She entered and won many writing contests. She was often invited
to speak at conventions and workshops on the subject of writing humor. She
previously served as president of the Ogden Chapter of the National Pen
Women's organization. Iris had a tremendous sense of humor and kept lif ting
our spirits with laughter until her final hours. Iris is survived by three
children: David (Jennifer) Syndergaard, Colorado Springs, Janet (Scott)
Steele, Kaysville, Pamela Ashauer, Woods Cross, twelve grandchildren, and five
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Irene Wrigley of
Smithfield. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant daughter Iris
Karen, sisters Naomi, Millie, Jean and Florence, and brothers Roy and William
Jay. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of Vista Care
Hospice and Lakeview Hospital Transitional Care Unit for their care and
concern. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 11 a.m.
at Kaysville 7th Ward Chapel, 350 S. 50 W. Friends and family may call Friday
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 No. Main and
Saturday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City
Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/23/2005 - 2/24/2005.