OBITS: Standard-Examiner 25 Feb 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Standard-Examiner http://www.standard.net 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. Bragonje, Albert H. Albert H Bragonje "Bert", 95, passed away February 21, 2005. Born January 20, 1910 in Odgen, Utah. He attended Ogden City Schools and Weber College. He was preceded in death by his parents Jenny Tingen Bragonje and Albertus Bragonje, sisters Henrietta and Alice, and brothers John and Harold. Bert married Cecile Jane Wheeler on September 3, 1940. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Cecile, daughter Claudia (Gary) Thompson of Hurricane, UT, Nancy (Brent) Larsen of Foster City, CA and Louise Hulet of Tooele, UT, his brother Earl of College Park, MD. He is also survived by seven grandchildren Eric (Candice) Mitchell and Crystal (Charlie) Mitchell, Sasha, Christian, and Miranda Larsen, Samuel (Krystle) Hulet and Rena (Dusty) Griffith. He also has two great-grandsons, Kaleb Samuel Hulet and Xander Eugene Mitchell. Bert was a Lapidary instructor at the Heritage Senior Center in Clearfield, UT and at the Golden Years Center in Bountiful, UT. He was a silversmith instru ctor at the Golden Hours Center in Odgen, UT. In addition he was a guide at the Natural History Museum in the Union Station in Odgen, UT. He was a member of the following organizations: The International Wood Collector Society; The National Rifle Association; The Golden Spike Gem and Mineral Society; The Browning Collectors Association. He was a passed member of the Albany Oregon Kiwanis Club and had been a charter member of the Albany Oregon Toast Masters Club. While Bert was a member of the Browning Collectors Association, he obtained the financing from the association and supervised the placing of a monument to the world-renowned firearm inventor John M. Browning in his hometown of Ogden, UT. Bert has chosen cremation with no service or flowers. Please make donations in the name of Albert H. Bragonje to Primary Children's Hospital. Friends may visit family, at the Bragonje home, Saturday February 26th between 2 and 6 p.m. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/25/2005 - 2/26/2005. 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. Denaster, Charles and Jane (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY CHARLES AND JANE DENASTER Married August 1, 1946 Feb. 25, 2002 and Oct. 2, 2002 Forever in our hearts John, Chuck & Connie, Don & Donna, Josh & Jamie, Ashley, Krystal, and Mickey Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/25/2005. 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. Gilmore, Maurine J. (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY OF MAURINE J. GILMORE FEBRUARY 25, 1932 - MAY 3, 1993 Mom-You are always in our thoughts and will forever be. Your smiling face and unconditional love are memories we cherish. You listened to us when we needed to talk and talked when we needed to listen. You let us learn and grow from our own mistakes, but never left our side. Happy Birthday Mom. We love and miss you. . .Your family Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/25/2005. 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). God saw you getting tired.When a cure was not to be, He closed His arms around you;And whispered, come to me.In tears we saw you sinking;we watched you fade away. Our hearts were almost broken,You fought so hard to stay.But when we saw you sleepingSo peacefully free from the pain,We could not wish you backto suffer so again.So keep your arms around him Lord,and give him special care;make up all he suffered, andall that seemed unfair. 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 receive 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. Salisbury, Dale Kimball Dale Kimball Salisbury 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 Jane 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 2/25/2005. Yaworsky, Christina Trimble Christina Trimble Yaworsky, daughter of George and Diane Trimble, wife of Dr. William R. Yaworsky, formerly of Ogden, and daughter-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Yaworsky of Ogden, died at her parents' home in Henderson, NV February 4th, 2005 at the age of 31 years. Christina was born in Albuquerque, NM, March 19, 1973 and spent her childhood in Albuquerque, NM, Germany, and Henderson, NV. She married William Yaworsky March 5, 1994. She graduated from the University of Las Vegas with a degree in Anthropology in 1996. She and William resided in Norman, OK and more recently in Houston, TX, where Christina received treatment for leukemia at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Services were held at Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic Church in Las Vegas, NV on Feb. 7th. The Yaworsky family thanks our many friends who have supported us with their prayers and kind encouragement throughout Christina's illness. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 2/25/2005.