OBITS: Standard-Examiner 11 Jan 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 Boyd, James A. HARRISVILLE - James Alvin Boyd, 69, died Sunday, January 9, 2005 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born August 9, 1935 in Salt Lake City, a son of Alvin George and Norma Heusser Boyd. His dad was a railroad man and this ignited Jim's lifelong love of trains. His family moved several times before living in Lynwood, California. Jim graduated from Lynwood High School and went on to earn a Master's Degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. He worked in the aerospace industry at Boeing, Thiokol Corp., Garrett Corp., and retired from Aerojet in Sacramento, California in 1998. Jim married his childhood sweetheart, Linda L. Smith, on July 20, 1956 in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. They had two girls and three boys before moving from Southern California to Honeyville, Utah in 1967. They also lived in Brigham City, Perry, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Cameron Park, California. They moved back to Utah in 2000 to be closer to family. Jim was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed many callings, especially those with the youth, and later in the mission field. He spent many hours investigating names and dates for genealogy records. He appreciated the opportunity to reconnect with many family members that shared his passion for genealogy. Jim enjoyed working with the scouts, coaching little league football, camping with his family, any football game on television, and racquetball. The two main loves of his life were his family and trains. He was fascinated with trains most of his life, and in 1984 he started a second career as a locomotive engineer with the Sacramento Southern Railroad. He owned his own railroad motor car (track speeders) and traveled the rails around the western states with Motorcar Operators West. He loved all trains but had a fascination with the Union Pacific and Steam Trains. While living in Perry, Jim was instrumental in the Cherry Hill Secondary Water project that connected the Pineview Reservoir with Perry residents. A special place in his heart was reserved for his friend and constant companion, his dog Steamer. Surviving are his wife, Linda, of Harrisville; two daughters, Melinda Mathis, Lynnwood, WA; Debbie (Howard) Callahan, Pleasant View; three sons, Mark (Lisa) Boyd, Hampden, ME; Todd (Noel) Boyd, Enterprise, AL; James Boyd, Colorado; one sister, Sally Parkinson; and nine grandchildren, Richard and Jaime Mathis, Doug and Mike Callahan, Josh and Zach Boyd, Shane and Kathleen Boyd and Tiffany Conner. Preceded him in death were his parents. The train has left the station. . . .your family will miss you. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., with Bishop Randy Wilson officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family at lom@li ndquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/11/2005. Ford, James Greenhalgh James Greenhalgh Ford, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in Casa Grande, Arizona. He was born June 8, 1927 in Kanab, Utah the son of Zadok James and Hannah Greenhalgh Ford. He married Thelma Baker in Long Beach, California on August 2, 1953. She preceded him in death on August 17, 1984. James retired from the U.S.A.F. serving his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Surviving are his two daughters, Virginia Hansen, Salt Lake City; Brenda Fenton, Clearfield; three sisters, Pat (John) McCleary, Arlyn (Tony) Rowe, Sandra (LaVon) Ring, three brothers, Jerry (Colleen) Ford, Ronald (Nancy) Ford and Blair (Dorsey) Ford. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Liz Ford, two sisters, Ora Jean, Doris and one brother, Tom Ford. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Funeral directors, Lindquist' Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/11/2005. Gale, Frank Frank LeRoy Gale, 64, of Redmond and formerly of Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, passed away January 8, 2005, from cancer at his home in Redmond surrounded by his family. He was born June 5, 1940, in Ogden, Utah, to Briant LeRoy and Kathryn Dallinga Gale. He married Linda Kay February 28, 1959, in Ogden, Utah. The marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple, April 22, 1964. Frank worked for Hercules in West Valley City and volunteered as a reserve deputy sheriff. After retiring he moved with his wife to Redmond and worked for the Central Utah Correctional Facility. He worked with his wife in the Manti LDS Temple as Ordinance Workers. Frank dearly loved his children, grandchildren, and foster children. He is survived by his wife, Linda, Redmond; children, Cindy (John) Martindale, Redmond; Alan (Neesha) Gale, West Jordan; Daniel Frank (Carolyn) Gale, Kearns; Kent (Carmen) Gale, West Valley; Kathryn (Dee) Richens, Redmond; Ron (Sadie) Gale, Magna; Sara Ellen G ale, Redmond; 34 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; mother, Kathryn Gale, Ogden; brothers and sister: Gary (Lana) Gale, Layton; Beverly (Reed) Burkinshaw, Magalia, CA; Randy (Vickie) Gale, Centerfield. Preceded in death by father; daughter, Connie Gale; granddaughter, Faith Richens. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 15, 2005, at 12:00 Noonin the Redmond 1st LDS Ward Chapel (310 W. 100 N). Friends may call at the Magleby-Jensen Mortuary (150 N. State, Salina) on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Ward Chapel in Redmond on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Redmond Cemetery. Funeral directors, Magleby-Jensen Mortuary, Salina and Gunnison. On line guest book @www.maglebymortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/11/2005. Hayward, Karen Karen Hayward Ogden, our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully went to join her parents and loved ones on January 5, 2005 at Infina Care in Ogden after a battle with illness. Karen was 61. Karen was born April 3, 1943 at Dee hospital in Ogden to Willis Ivan Lowry, and Ruth Marchant Lowry. Karen was married in September 1960 to Robert Alden Hayward; they were later divorced, but never far apart. Karen raised her 2 children in Farmington, Utah. Karen worked for many years in restaurants in Davis and Weber County. Karen was very proud of having gone back to school to finish high school, and then received her degree from Salt Lake Community College. Karen worked for Salt Lake Community College for 14 years. Karen most recently worked at Kings in Layton. Karen did ceramics and even taught a class for a while at the deaf and blind school in Ogden. Karen used to bowl, she went with her children to ADBA dog shows, and she liked miniature s. Karen will be dearly missed as she was taken too soon. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Willis Ivan Lowry and Ruth Marchant Lowry, and her younger brother Milton Lowry. Karen leaves behind her ex-husband Robert Alden Hayward (Clearfield), one daughter Delores (Hayward, Doney) DeVaul (North Ogden), one son Ricky Allen Hayward (Clearfield), five grand children Tisha Doney(Ralph) Wallace (Tremonton), BillJo (Jessica) Doney (Magna), Bruce DeVaul (Clearfield), Brett DeVaul (Orem), Mary Hayward (Spokane, WA), six great grandchildren, 12 brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Infinia Care for taking care of Karen in her last few months. Funeral Services held Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary. If friends so desire contributions to the family will be gratefully accepted to help cover the funeral expenses as Karen had no insurance. Interment Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park Send condolences to the family at www. leavittsmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/10/2005 - 1/12/2005. Johnson, David Wayne David Wayne Johnson Neighbor "D" / "Animal" SOUTH JORDAN - David W. Johnson, beloved husband and father, passed away January 8, 2005 doing what he loved most, snowmobiling near the cabin he built. Born August 23, 1962 to Arthur and Evelyn Evans Johnson in Ogden, Utah. Graduated from Ben Lomond Class of 1980. He loved playing baseball and pitched many strikes throughout American Legion, high school and college at CEU. Dave married Carolyn Porter July 20, 1984 in the Jordan River Temple, from this union three beautiful daughters were born: Staci, Janene and Michelle. They were the light of his life. Dave loved his family, their welfare came first. He was a true example of husband, father, friend and neighbor. His love for the outdoors was instilled in his family, teaching them to respect and honor nature. During his spare time from taking care of his family and helping others, he loved to play golf. He thought any golf course was a beautiful site. A self taught master of the woodwo rking arts, many homes throughout the state display his creations. Dave also enjoyed friendships made while working as a Realtor for Desert Point Builders. Survived by his wife and daughters; father Arthur Johnson, Sr. (Beverly); brothers and sisters Stephanie Chadwick (Chuck), Evan (Deonna), Debbie Hastings (Dan), Danny (Ruth), Kenny, Art (Sue); mother-in-law Donna Porter Johnson (Bud), brother-in-law Ron Porter. Many nieces and nephews who adored Uncle Dave. Preceded in death by mother Evelyn Burr and infant brother Danny. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Glenmoor 3rd Ward Chapel, 9455 S. 4800 W. Friends may call at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Pkwy.(10600 So.) Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment Wasatch Lawn So. Valley. Our heartfelt gratitude to Ryan, Dave and the SnoWest crew for their valiant efforts. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/11/2005. Johnson, Paul Iverson OGDEN - Paul Iverson Johnson, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2005 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born November 3, 1925 in Henefer, Utah to Ephraim and Annie Louise Iverson Johnson. He married Helen Carter on April 12, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple. He loved Helen affectionately and called her little blondie and his little sweetheart. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Ogden 3rd Ward. He served in many positions in the church, including Stake Financial Clerk for 11 years, and was a home teacher all his adult life. Paul enjoyed fishing, hunting and ice cream. He loved his grandchildren who called him Grape. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Helen Carter Johnson; his children, Jeff (Vickie) Johnson, Chris Johnson, Cindy (Charlie) Barker, Jay Johnson, Todd (Heather) Johnson; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by h is parents and a daughter Karie. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where friends may call on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Henefer Cemetery. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/11/2005. Taylor, Beth Duncan BOUNTIFUL - Beth entered heaven rejoicing on January 8, 2005. She was born November 7, 1925 to Junius and Vida Duncan. She had many fond memories of her childhood spent in LaVerkin, Utah and loved to reminisce about them with her sister Grace. It was there she had her only formal music training, which consisted of six private lessons. Beth was asked to serve as Sunday School organist at the age of twelve and continued blessing lives with music as long as she lived. The family moved to Ogden when Beth was sixteen. Her musical abilities were quickly recognized and she was asked to accompany the orchestra and choirs at Ogden High during her senior year. She seldom made it through an entire school day without being called out of class for a rehearsal of some kind. It was because of her great talent at sight-reading music that she met Nolan Taylor, a red haired Irish tenor, the day following her seventeenth birthday, November 8, 1942. Nolan claimed that date as his birthday from then on, because he said he had never really lived until he met Beth. Thus began an eternal love story and a union that brought joy to them and to countless others through their beautiful music. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on June 8, 1944. Beth was a do-it-yourself girl and loved finding creative solutions to everyday challenges. When her family was young, she took in sewing to earn additional income. She used the excess fabric from those projects to sew clothing for her children. She practiced frugality in every possible application. She never used packaged mixes in her cooking. She cut and permed her own hair. She bottled everything know to modern man. She used every waking moment to accomplish something worthwhile. Her hands were never idle. Beth was the epitome of compassionate service. Each Monday when the children arrived home from school, the aroma of fresh baked bread filled the air. She would be waiting with a warm wrapped loaf in her hands and allowed at le ast one child to accompany her as she delivered the treat to a neighbor. It was such a blessing in young lives to feel the true joy of sharing and service. It is a lesson not forgotten with the passage of time. Beth touched innumerable hearts over the years as she worked for Larkin and Sons and later for Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. Her deep feelings for the Savior and her ability to express those feelings through her music comforted those who mourned. She taught us that when we serve the Savior by serving others He is pleased. She lived as she taught and played each and every note for Him, and thus blessed us all in the process. She never had any calling other than music in the Church. She never taught a class, gave a talk, or presided over an organization, yet she had a profound influence on every life she touched. We honor her and bless her for her loving example of a true follower of Christ. After Nolan died, Beth married her lifelong friend Clark Webb and lived in San Diego for six years. As her health declined, her greatest desire was to come home and spend her last days with her family. She returned to Utah in October and was able to have intimate time with her posterity through the holidays. She expressed her complete joy at having done so. She loved being home with those who loved her, yet she was anxious to be reunited with her loving Nolan. They are now once again making beautiful music together. The heavens celebrate, as do we. Beth is survived by three loving children; Maribeth (Mark) Bower, Murray; Laura (Michael) Sanders, Holladay; and Fred (Diane) Taylor, Roy; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Grace (Karl) Church, Midvale, and brother Robert (Verda) Stewart of St. George. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. Friends and family may visit at that mortuary one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Bountiful City Cemetery. Because she was always so practical, Beth requested that rather than sending flowers which would quickly freeze in the January chill, donations be made in her memory to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund, LDS Humanitarian Fund or Primary Children's Medical Center e-mail condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/11/2005. Whitesides, Rita Rita Whitesides CLEARFIELD - With Family beside her, our angel Rita Fay Whitesides at the age of 62 passed away peacefully, and was finally released from her pain, on Saturday, January 8, 2005 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden. She was born June 15, 1942 in Bisbee, Arizona to Arthur David Tidmore and Elsie May Gammon Tidmore. She married Gerald Zabel in January 1960; they later divorced. She married Craig Whitesides in September 1974; they later divorced. Rita's first love was spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed the holidays with her family. She was a wonderful seamstress and the Utah Jazz's 1 Fan. She also enjoyed horses and was a member of the Boots & Saddles Riding Club. She worked many years as a waitress. Her last job was at Denny's in Ogden, UT. She enjoyed and loved all the people she worked with; her beautiful smile touched everyone around her. She will be remembered for her strong unconditional love for every one. Survived by her tw o daughters and their husbands, Robyn and Kevan, Sherie and Kevin; one brother Carl Curtis and one sister Naomi. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Justin, Misty, Kasey, Shantelle, Camie, Kristin; Four great-grandchildren, Carlee, Alexis, Elizabeth, Collin; and was looking forward to the arrival of two more great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her companion, Tipsy the cat. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Wanda. A special Thank You to George Fisher and Don Adams for the Blessing given to Rita at the Hospital. Also thanks to the Staff at McKay-Dee Hospital for the Special Care provided for her. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Clearfield Community Church, 200 So. 500 Ea. in Clearfield. Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Layton. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/11/2005 - 1/12/2005.