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Balls, Harriet W.
BRIGHAM CITY - Harriet Woolf Balls, 95, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2005
of causes incident to age. She was born August 15, 1909 in Hyde Park, Cache
County, UT a daughter of Catherine Nyman and Archibald Woolf. She was raised
in Hyde Park. She married Arden C. Balls December 29, 1927, in Ogden, UT.
Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on April 1, 1963.
Arden died April 22, 1975. She has always been an active member in the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was active in civic club work and
also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. In 1983 Harriet was
honored by being chosen Mother of the Year by the Ladies Community Club and
Civic Club. Harriet enjoyed being a homemaker, canning fruits, vegetables,
meat and fish. She also enjoyed sewing, dressmaking and doing arts and crafts.
She loved playing cards for years with her friends and family. She enjoyed
going camping with her husband and friends in their trailers a fter Arden
retired. After becoming a widow, she did a lot of traveling with her other
widowed friends. She is survived by three daughters: Renee (Earl, deceased)
Olsen, Barbara (Dwight) Holman, both of Brigham City; Margene (Bud) Siegfried,
of Bountiful. She has ten grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and nine
great-great-grandchildren. Harriet was also preceded in death by her parents,
husband, Arden Jodie Balls a son who died at the age of eight, her two
brothers and her three sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January
12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brigham City 8th Ward Chapel, 139 E. 300 N.,
Brigham City, UT. Friends may call Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205
S. 100 E., Brigham and at the church Wednesday 12 to 12:40 p.m. Interment will
be in the Hyde Park Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at
Peach Tree, Brigham City Nursing and Hospice for their tender care of mom. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Humanitarian Aid of
the LDS Church. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Dabling, Mitchell (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MITCHELL DABLING April 7, 1951 - January 9, 2002 Our lives
are different now without your insightful mind, your keen whit, your wonderful
smile, the way you touched, enriched and somehow helped us to feel better.
Every second, every minute, every hour we think of you and miss you. Comfort
comes knowing that we will be together again.Our Endless Love,Karen and Family
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Ford Jr., James L.
OGDEN - James Lawrence Ford, Jr., 70, died peacefully in his sleep on
Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at his home. He was born October 9, 1934 in Ogden,
a son of James Lawrence Sr. and Katherine E. Lafreniere Ford. On April 20,
1956, James married Doris Prawitt in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a
lifelong resident of Ogden and a graduate of Ogden High School. James was a
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many,
many callings and loved the Scouting program. His most rewarding calling was
that of Bishop. He began the James L. Ford Construction Company and worked as
a contractor for many years. James loved the time he spent at Sourdough. He
had a great love of animals, especially his dogs, Ginger and Gretchen. He
enjoyed camping, fishing, the outdoors, spending time with his grandkids,
western history, and he is still looking for the Rhodes Gold Mine. Surviving
are his wife, Doris, of Ogden; one daughter and two sons, Jody (Ma rshall)
Drake, West Point; Larry Ford and James Ford, both of Ogden; and five
grandchildren, Nathan (Autumn) Drake, Spencer, Morgan, and Hollie Drake and
Preston Ford. Also surviving is one brother, William "Bill" (Anita) Ford,
Ogden. Preceding him in death were his parents. Funeral services will be held
Monday at 11 a.m. at the Ogden River Park Way Ward Chapel, 1050 - 21st Street.
Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on
Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday at the Ward Chapel 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. Email
condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Forsberg, Gregory
SALT LAKE CITY - Gregory Lynn Forsberg, 54, passed away Tuesday, January 4,
2005 in Salt Lake City. He was born April 6, 1950 in Ogden to DuWayne and
Doris Howe Forsberg. Greg was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the
U.S. Army from 1970 to 1975. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the
outdoors. Surviving are two sons, Christopher Forsberg and Kyle Forsberg, both
of Ogden; one grandson, Tyler Forsberg; one granddaughter, Robyn Forsberg; his
parents DuWayne and Doris Forsberg of Roy; three sisters and two brothers,
Sharon Nielsen, Ogden; June (Lonnie) Clontz, Ogden; Garth (Sydney) Forsberg,
Oakley, CA; Denise (Mikael) Dunkley, Ogden; and Guy Wayne Forsberg, Roy. He
was preceded in death by a son Shawn Forsberg; sister and brother-in-law; and
his grandparents. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 at
11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where friends
may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday fr om 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Hof, Fred Delbert
CLINTON - Our devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and friend passed
away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2005. He was born April 18, 1947 in
Madison, South Dakota, to Fred William and Viola Hof. He was the oldest of
five children. He was an honorable MSGT in the United States Air Force and
served for 21 years. He married Norma Jean Croson March 1968 in Pappilion,
Nebraska. They had three children; Fred Robert, Russell Wayne, and Michelle
Rene Hof. They later divorced. He married Ubon Kranrod June 21, 1978 in Roy,
Utah. They had two children; John Allen and Krisana Ann Hof. As a father he
enjoyed camping and fishing with his children. His hobbies in life included
photography, collecting sports cards, antiques and genealogy. His greatest joy
in life was spending time with his grandchildren and sharing stories with his
Dad. He is survived by his wife Ubon Hof, sons; Fred Robert, Russell Wayne
(Kerry), John Allen (Randa), daughters; Michelle Rene Inman, Krisa na Ann
Preston (Matt), his grandchildren; Christina, Matthew, Cody, Brandon, Russell,
Katherine, Justin, Tana, Tiffany, Jasmine, Nevaeh, Izabella and Kaiden. Along
with his father Fred William Hof, brothers; Charles and Emmet, sisters; Esther
Bender and Tamara Ader. He was preceded in death by his mother Viola and
sister Michelle Susan Hof. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January
12, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Clinton City Cemetery, 750 West 800 North where
Military Honors will be accorded. Family and friends may call on Wednesday
from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West prior to
services. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Jones, Cora Margie Wood
WEST HAVEN - Cora Margie Wood Jones, 81, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2005
at Peach Tree Place Assisted Living. She was born December 12, 1923 in Los
Angeles, California, the daughter of Burton G. and Pearl F. Hardy Wood. Cora
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a
pianist for the church and worked at the Ogden Temple. She loved crocheting,
reading, was a great cook, collected bells and tea cups. She retired from 3M.
Surviving are three sons: Ronald L. (Robin) Jones, Huntington Beach, CA;
Richard W. Jones, West Haven, UT; Robert L. (Mary Joe) Jones, Farr West, UT;
niece, Betty (Larry) Skoglund, Corona, CA; 14 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister Della Qualls, Kent, WA. She
was preceded in death by her husband, son Roy Allen Jones and one sister.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers
Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends and family may call on Monday
from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Interment, Rose Hills Cemetery, Whittier, CA. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Killebrew, John
John Lincoln Killebrew 1922 - 2005 On January 7, 2005, our dearly loved
husband, father, grandfather and brother finished the race and is now home
with Jesus. He was born February 22, 1922 in Canadian, Texas to Simeon Jackson
Killebrew and Mabel Simmons Killebrew. John served his country as a service
member in the U.S. Navy with the U.S.S. Oconto and retired from many years of
civil service with the U.S. Air Force. He worked hard, loved life and made
friends everywhere he went. He visited two coffee shops before 5 a.m. every
morning to trade stories with his old cronies. Jay loved a great garage sale,
the swap meet, metal detecting and traveling. He had a wonderful sense of
humor which he used to tease his loved ones mercilessly. His family and
countless friends will all miss him very much but also take comfort in knowing
he is resting in Jesus' arms. We are so thankful for the strength and grace
given him to face his last days with courage. Thank you Daddy and Grandpa for
all you taught us. Thank you, LORD for blessing us with him. Well done, good
and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things Enter into the
joy of your Master (Matthew 25:23). John is survived by his dear wife and best
friend Frances, his children Julie Ann and Garth, his grandchildren Sara,
Matthew and Jon Michael and his sisters Cleta and Sue. A memorial service will
be held Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the Roy Christian Church, 4347
So. 1900 W. Roy, Utah. Cremation under the direction of Lindquist's Layton
Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. John wished for donations to be made to the
Utah Food Bank in lieu of flowers. Special thanks to Frank Haglund M.D. and
Anna Beck M.D. and to their office staffs for the compassionate care given to
John. Also to the staff and volunteers of Vista Care Hospice and Mary with
Comfort Keepers. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

McCrary, Don
NO. OGDEN - Don Cleve McCrary was mercifully called home on Thursday, January
6, 2005. His mind and body were peacefully put to rest after a struggle with
the fast-accelerated deterioration of Lewey Body Dementia. Don served his
country during the Korean War. He was stationed in Colorado, Texas, and
Sacramento California. He was also stationed in Japan during the war. He
married Margaret Jane Elswood in 1952 in Reno, Nevada and they were later
sealed in the Logan Temple. He was left a widower with two young children
following her untimely death due to complications of childbirth. He later
married Patricia Ann Jacobs in 1961 in the Idaho Falls Temple and they were
blessed with five children and their family was one. He spent most of his life
in retail working for Payless Drug Stores. He was in management and was
transferred frequently. He worked in many areas including, central California,
Redmond Oregon, Boise Idaho, and here in Ogden where he retired in 1996 after
over 34 y ears in management with Payless Drugstores. He was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, among
which was Bishop in Bakersfield, California and a counselor in a Stake
Presidency in Clovis, California. He loved the Lord and served well. He is
survived by his wife Patricia and seven children: Donald (Abby), Hanford,
California; Kathy (Bob) Whitezell, Bakersfield, California; Karen (Roger)
Moore, Roseville, California; Robert (Maria), Bakersfield, California; David
(Susan), Rocklin, California; John (Carolyn), Elk Grove, California; and Amy
(Nick) Baird, Rexburg, Idaho. He is also survived by one sister Beverly
(Jerry) Timmons, Nampa, Idaho; and a brother Boyd, Portage, Utah. He is
survived by 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents, his first wife Margaret Elswood, and infant daughter
Margaret, his brothers Robert and Farrell, and his sisters May Larsen and Cleo
(Chase) Nielsen. He was a good, kind, mild mannered man, and hard worker. He
took pride in his home and yard. He was always there for others, helping
wherever he could. He would and could fix almost anything. He was a loving
father, brother, husband, grandfather, and friend and will be greatly missed.
He will be laid to rest on what would have been his 74th birthday, Tuesday
January 11, 2005. Services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Ben Lomond Stake
Center located at 3610 N. 650 E. Friends may call at the church and pay their
respects prior to the services from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. under the direction of
Myers Mortuary in Ogden. Interment will be in the Portage, Utah Cemetery with
military honors by the Tremonton Veterans Honor Guard. Family wishes to extend
thanks to those at Infinia Care Center and Hearts for Hospice Care who
lovingly helped care for him. The family would also like to thank neighbors
and ward members for their love and support. Happy Birthday Dad. You have
really gone home. Prepare a place for us till we meet again. We love you and
miss you! Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Mendenhall, Tommy Lewis
ROY - Tommy Louis Mendenhall, 87, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2004. Tommy
was born March 16, 1917 in Higginsville, Missouri To Robert and Hattie (Page)
Mendenhall. He is survived by his daughters, Shannon Kersting of Roy and
Frances Robison of Oregon; five grandchildren, Mark, Kelli, Vicky, Billy and
Sherry, four great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and one
great-great-great-grandbaby. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, his
wife and one brother, Carl Louis. Cremation under the direction of Aaron's
Mortuary & Crematory, 1600 Washington Blvd. Condolences may be extended to the
family at aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Miller, Kraig L.
ENTERPRISE, Utah - Kraig L. Miller, age 55, passed away Thursday, January 6,
2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August
22, 1949 in Ogden, Utah, a son of Kenneth and Betty Jean Pefley Miller. Kraig
married Geraldine "Geri" Marburger on September 23, 1984, in Layton, Utah.
Kraig was born, raised, and educated in Ogden, Utah, where he graduated from
Weber High School. After graduation, he worked as the Supervisor of Catering
at Hill Field in Layton, Utah. He later drove delivery trucks for Meadow Gold
Dairy and Pepsi. He and Geri managed apartments for the next 15 years in Salt
Lake City and Clearfield, Utah, and Wendover, Nevada. In 2003, Kraig
temporarily retired, and they moved to Enterprise, Utah. At the time of
Kraig's passing, he and Geri were both employed at Wal-Mart. A man of many
interests, Kraig enjoyed hunting, fishing, exploring ghost towns, playing
golf, yard work, and most anything else that he could do outdoors. He was an a
vid basketball and football fan, especially when it came to the Utah Jazz and
Denver Broncos. Kraig was very devoted to his family and he loved The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was gruff, but gentle, a big "Teddy
Bear," but definitely a man's man. Surviving family include his: wife, Geri,
of Enterprise, UT; daughter, Robyn Miller, of Salt Lake City, UT;
stepchildren, Lisa (Raymond) Vance, of Phoenix, AZ, Ruland Miller, of
Syracuse, UT, Connie (Jeffery) Slama, of Price, UT, Tracy (Jay) Bartram, of
Glendale, AZ, Rand Covert, of Salt Lake City, UT, Keith (Mary) Hafer, of
Lexington, KY, Todd (Kris) Hafer, of Manhattan, KS; a granddaughter, Charity
Celeste Hafer, who he and Geri raised, of Ontario, Canada; mother, Betty Jean,
of Clearfield, UT; 16 grandchildren; sisters, Pam, Cathy, Karen, and Cindi;
and brothers, Reed and Mark. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 10, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the
Spilsbury Mortuary Ch apel. There will be a viewing Monday, from 9:30 to 10:30
a.m., prior to services, at the Mortuary. Arrangements are made under the
direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff , St. George, UT 84770, (435)
673-2454. Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at
www.spilsburymortuary.com. Click on the dove.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.
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Montgomery, Christopher C. (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OFCHRISTOPHER C. MONTGOMERYSEPT. 4, 1961 - JAN. 9, 2002It's
been three long years since you've passed. Our hearts are still missing
you.With all our love, from your wife Eliza and children Chris, Chuma, Uche,
Brook-Lee, grandchildren, Princetta, Jasmine.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Peterson, Edith
LAYTON - Edith Rose Peterson, 90, passed away January 7, 2005 at the age of 90
years. She was born in Richville, Morgan County, Utah on June 4, 1914 to
Parley and Laura Porter Rose. Edith graduated from Morgan High School. She
married Eddie Peterson on August 20, 1934. He passed away on March 31, 1979.
They were the parents of three children; one son and two daughters. She was a
school lunch manager in the Ogden School District for 23 years, most of that
time at the Lewis School, where her reputation was such that the district
officials would very often conduct their meetings at her school just to
partake of her lunches. She was an active church worker serving 35 years in
the Primary, including 12 of them as president. Edith was a very dedicated
temple worker in the Ogden Temple. She was an Ordinance Worker for many, many
years and also spent many hours as a Patron doing Temple work for others. The
greatest joy of her life was her loving and devoted family and the exemplary
lives they lived. Surviving are her son, Roger (Kathy) Peterson of South
Jordan and daughter, Diann (Sharm) Christensen of Layton. She is also survived
by two brothers, Otis Rose of Morgan, Utah; Farrell Rose (Joyce) of Mesquite,
Nevada; two sisters, Gae (Venell) Johnson of Vernal, Utah; and NaTel (Ralph)
Thackeray of Morgan, Utah. Preceded in death by her parents, one daughter and
two sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 11
a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and
family may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
at the mortuary. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. E-mail condolences to the
family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

Peterson, Edith
LAYTON - Edith Rose Peterson, 90, passed away January 7, 2005 at the age of 90
years. She was born in Richville, Morgan County, Utah on June 4, 1914 to
Parley and Laura Porter Rose. Edith graduated from Morgan High School. She
married Eddie Peterson on August 20, 1934. He passed away on March 31, 1979.
They were the parents of three children; one son and two daughters. She was a
school lunch manager in the Ogden School District for 23 years, most of that
time at the Lewis School, where her reputation was such that the district
officials would very often conduct their meetings at her school just to
partake of her lunches. She was an active church worker serving 35 years in
the Primary, including 12 of them as president. Edith was a very dedicated
temple worker in the Ogden Temple. She was an Ordinance Worker for many, many
years and also spent many hours as a Patron doing Temple work for others. The
greatest joy of her life was her loving and devoted family and the exemplary
lives they lived. Surviving are her son, Roger (Kathy) Peterson of South
Jordan and daughter, Diann (Sharm) Christensen of Layton. She is also survived
by two brothers, Otis Rose of Morgan, Utah; Farrell Rose (Joyce) of Mesquite,
Nevada; two sisters, Gae (Venell) Johnson of Vernal, Utah; and NaTel (Ralph)
Thackeray of Morgan, Utah. Preceded in death by her parents, one daughter and
two sisters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 11
a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and
family may call Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
at the mortuary. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. E-mail condolences to the
family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.

West, Janice Cook Brimhall
Janice Cook Brimhall West passed away January 7, 2005 in Roy, Utah at the age
of 75. She was born October 25, 1929 in Orem, Utah to John McKinley and Chloe
Susan Reynolds Cook. She married Wendell Roland Brimhall; they later divorced.
She married Clifford Jack Everest West July 2, 1958. He preceded her in death
in August of 1977. Janice was very gifted with her hands and used them all her
life to create handiwork. For many years she was employed at various sewing
factories where her skills were admired by many. Janice's most treasured hobby
was that of making and teaching the art of porcelain dolls. She was a loving
mother and caring grandmother. She deeply loved her siblings and enjoyed
family time with them. Janice will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, Michael Brimhall of Las Vegas, NV, Susan
Frandsen of Clearfield, UT, Danny Brimhall of Mesa, AZ, and Anthony West of La
Quinta, CA; step-daughter, Patricia Welch of S acramento, CA; 17
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and siblings Emma Cook, Gloria Cook,
Mack Cook, Carol Cook, and David Cook. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack,
step-daughter Jaclyn Smith, and by two sisters, Elaine and Maxine. Funeral
services will be held Monday, January 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary
Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at
the mortuary one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Provo City
Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.BergMortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/9/2005.