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Andrews, Sterling
PLEASANT VIEW - Sterling Andrew, 70, died January 14, 2005 in Ogden. He was
born March 29, 1935 to Ray and Zina Andrew. Sterling was an accomplished trap
shooter, winning many contest and tournaments. He was a member of The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his brother, David
(Ilah), two nephews, Rodney (Marcie) and Kelly (Becky) and one cousin, Randy
(Stephanie) Keyes. The family would like to express special thanks to Aspen
Care Center and LeAnn for their loving care. Graveside Services will be held
on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Ben Lomond Cemetery. Friends
and family may call at Pleasant View 7th Ward , 2975 N. 1000 W. from 10 to
10:45 a.m. the day of the service. Arrangements 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 from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005.

Barker, Carl L.
OGDEN - Carl L. Barker of Ogden, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather,
Brother, Uncle, and Friend passed away after a long battle of Kidney Failure,
Heart Disease and Diabetes Carl was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Kingston Ward. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1961
and attended Weber State College. On July 7, 1983 Carl married the love of his
life Sandra A. Payne. Carl worked for Parsons, On Site Security, Job Corp, IMC
and Lee's Donuts. Carl Owned and Operated his own business Diversified
Orthodontic Laboratory of Utah for many years. He volunteered at Head Start.
He was a life long member of Stags Car Club. A member of AIM (Amputees in
Motion). He devotedly loved his wife Sandra. He loved spending quality time
with his beloved grandchildren. He enjoyed rebuilding cars, camping and making
jokes for giving and receiving laughter. Carl always had love and time for
everyone. He was loved and will be missed by all who had the opportuni ty to
know him. He is survived by his Wife Sandra, his son Mel Payne and his
daughter Christine M. Barker. His Mother-In-Law Nancy Holt, five
grandchildren; Andrew R. Payne (England), Shaylee Bennett-Payne, Dimitri S.
Barker, Sydney A. Payne (England), Keontae Barker, his brother F. Dee Barker,
(Donna), his sisters, Ruby B. Speechley (Roy), Delta B. Spendlove and LaDonna
T. Barker. Carl was preceded in death by his parents Albert William Barker and
Edith Rosetta Marsh Barker his brothers and sisters Robert W. Barker, Paul R.
Barker, Ione B. VanWoerkom, Norma Charlesworth., Art Spendlove. Special Thanks
to the Police Officers, Paramedics and Leavitt's Mortuary that assisted his
wife on the day of Carl's death. Also Thank You! Bonneville Kidney Dialysis
for taking such good care of him while in your care. In lieu of flowers the
family asks that your donations be made to Bonneville Kidney Foundation.
Funeral Services will be held January 19, at 11 a.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary,
836 - 36t h Street, Ogden, Utah. Friends may call at Leavitt's on January 18th
from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday, one hour prior to services. Interment will
be at Ben Lomond Cemetery. Send condolences to the family at
www.leavittsmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005.

Black, Geneva
HELPER - Geneva Josephine Bonacci Black, age 91, our dear Aunt Jenny, went
peacefully to join her loved ones on January 14, 2005. She was born in Helper,
Utah, on August 11, 1913 to Joseph and Josephine Scavo Bonacci. She married
Raymond O. Black on December 29, 1945 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was
blessed on February 22, 1976 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Helper. Geneva
tenderly cared for her husband in the final years of his life until he died in
her arms on June 26, 2000, after 54 years of marriage. Geneva was full of
energy, optimism and had a great sense of humor. Her life was filled with
service to others. She served as a den mother, a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary for 56 years (where she was involved with Girls State), and she
served in the Castleview Hospital Auxiliary for 31 years, which included being
past president. She was a member of the Ladies of Elks, a member and former
President of the DRGW Veterans Auxiliary, and active in numerous other
volunteer organizations. She received several awards in recognition of her
dedicated community service. She was named Woman of the Year by the Utah
American Legion Auxiliary for 1986-1987 and the Castleview Hospital volunteer
of the year in 1992, and she received the Frist Humanitarian award Castleview
Hospital in 1996. She worked many years as a salesclerk at Cornet in Helper,
and was a 25 year member of the Helper Business and Professional Women's Club.
She loved to sing with her church choir throughout her life. Geneva was a
lifelong resident of Helper and was honored as a Grand Marshall of the Helper
City Christmas Light Parade. Survivors include sister-in-law Edna Mae Glen,
Mesa, AZ; step-daughter, Loretta (Frank) Mastroianna, North Glen, CO; four
grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews who
adore her; a community of wonderful friends, and her special canine companion
Sophie. Aunt Jenny truly endured with love and faith to the end and will be
greatly missed. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, January 19, 2005, 11 a.m. St. Anthony
Catholic Church, Helper. Vigil Service, Tuesday evening, 7 p.m. St. Anthony
Catholic Church. Family will be at the church Tuesday and Wednesday one hour
prior to services. Committal service Mt. View Cemetery, Helper. In lieu of
flowers family suggests contributions to Shriners Childrens Hospital; Fairfax
Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/17/2005.

Calton Jr., Archie
NO. OGDEN - Archie Calton passed away Wednesday evening, January 12, 2005, at
home from congestive heart failure and emphysema, he was surrounded by the
warmth and love of his family. I was born July 26, 1934 in Toms Town, Missouri
to Vivian B Calton and Archie A Calton Sr. My early youth was spent running
the hills of the Ozark Mountains with my dog Brownie. I was schooled in a
one-room school for the first three years. In 1951 we moved to Ogden, Utah. It
was in May of 1954 that I met the love of my life and the girl of my dreams,
Dorris M Walker (my beloved Dory Mae), we were married on August 5th of that
same year and my life was fulfilled with that wonderful woman. She bore me two
children, Tamara (Tammy) Leo and Steven Michael who both, in turn, made us
grandparents. We were blessed in celebrating 50 years of marriage this past
year. I worked for the Department of Defense at Hill Air Force Base for 36
years, retiring in 1987 as a foreman in the Jet Engine Shop. I also spent 11
years in the Utah National Guard B Battery 222nd FA. I volunteered at the Roy
Historical Museum for five years and I also did a lot of volunteer work with
the Telephone Pioneers of America. I was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church
in Ogden. I was preceded in death by my parents, sister Louisa, brothers
Virgil (Bill), Robert and Howard. I am survived by my loving wife Dorris
Calton; one sister Helen D (Garland) McCoy; two children Tamara L (Dennis)
Haislip and Steven Michael (Christina) Calton; five grandchildren Misty Mae
Haislip, Zachary Bryan Robertson, Bryonna Calton, Torrie and Alex Chotia; and
one great-grandson Gabriel C Bybee. I am also survived by three godchildren,
Teesha Wagner, Kash Amidan and Patricia Nolan as well as extended family and
many friends. Blessed be the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as it was in the
beginning, is now and forever more. Amen. The viewing will be held on Sunday,
January 16th from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at
Ascension Lutheran Church, 1105 N. Washington Blvd. The funeral services will
be Monday, January 17th at 1 p.m. at Ascension. Immediately following the
service, there will be a reception to honor Archie's memory and show support
to the family. There will be no graveside service. Funeral directors, Myers
Mortuary in Ogden. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Ascension
Lutheran Church's Building Fund in Archie's name. Send condolences to family
at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/15/2005 - 1/17/2005.

Cardon, John
Salt Lake City - John Dee Cardon, 71, passed away suddenly of a Cerebral
hemorrhage on January 15, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born October
10, 1933, in Ogden, Utah to William Ernest Cardon and Eva Elizabeth Wadsworth.
He married Evelynn Virginia Knowles on December 7, 1956, in the Logan LDS
Temple. They are the parents of three sons. John attended school in the Ogden
area, graduating from Weber High School and Weber College. He loved sports,
especially track and fast pitch softball. He graduated from the University of
Utah in Electrical Engineering. John spent 2 years on a mission for the LDS
Church, serving in the French Mission, then two years in the U. S. Army. He
began work for Hewlett Packard as a Design Engineer and the latter half as
Personnel Director in Colorado Springs, CO., retiring after 32 years. They
moved to St. George, Utah. Singing with the S.U. Heritage Choir was his
greatest love. John and Evelynn served an LDS mission at Adam ondi Ahman . He
was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his
entire life, serving in numerous callings, including Bishop, Counselor,
teacher and Exec. Sec. He was loved by everyone who knew him. Survivors
include his wife, Evelynn; sons Paul Nolan (Marci) of Colorado Springs, CO;
Mark Dee (Nancy) of Santa Clara, UT; and Nathan Jay (Gina) of Colorado
Springs, CO.; nine grandchildren: Tyson, Kayla, Alyssa, Cassidy, Lauren,
Dallin, Savannah, Rachel, and Aubrie. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
January 18, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Bloomington Mulberry LDS Chapel, 3371
Mulberry Dr., St. George, UT. A visitation will be held Monday, January 17,
from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., and
Tuesday, January 18, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., prior to services at the chapel.
Interment will be in the Tonaquint cemetery under the direction of Metcalf
Mortuary 435-673-4221. Condolences may be sent through Metcalf's web site at
www.metcalfmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/17/2005.

Casper, Ben (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY BEN CASPER January 17, 1990 - November 5, 2001Happy Birthday
We will keep a part of you with us forever. The part that makes us smile. We
love you and miss you Dad and Mom, Kelsey, Tony, Lauren and Landon Grandma and
Grandpa
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/17/2005.

Conger, Gary
GARLAND - Gary R. Conger "Couger" died January 14, 2005 of Esophageal Cancer.
He was born August 13, 1936 to Ernie Ray and Merle Anderson Conger in
Tremonton, UT. He graduated from Bear River High School and attended Utah
State University for two years. While at USU Gary played basketball in 1959
and again for Air Force for three years and lettered four years in track. In
1949 and 50 he won A.A.U. Boxing Competition, in 1952 he won the Golden Gloves
Championship. He lettered three years in basketball, baseball, and was All
Region and All State Champion in 1955. Gary married Sharon Theurer and they
were later divorced. He then married and spent the last 22 years with Jean
Eskelson Conger. He served four years in the National Guard and four years in
the Air force. Gary was a member of FOE 2919 and was also an avid bird hunter
and a terrific BBQ cook. He worked for 35 years at Thiokol Corp and retired in
1995. Gary is survived by his wife, Jean; son, Curtis R. Conger (Ramona);
daughter, Cristi Jo Fiedel, step children; Rebecca Parsons, Cynthia Eskelson,
James David Eskelson; two grandchildren, Brandon Stimpson and T.J. Stimpson;
step grandchildren, Jeff, Amber and Jade Parsons, Jamie Peden, Anthony
Eskelson and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother;
David, and three sisters; Connie Richardson, Jolene (Sid) Culter, Terry
(David) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents, grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. Gary requested a family
viewing and graveside service. Interment will be in the Tremonton Riverview
Cemetery on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. Condolences may be extended
to the family online at www.rogersandtaylor.com. A special thanks to Alpine
Hospice & Pioneer Care Center for the week of wonderful care they gave Gary.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005.

Johnsen, Dell
BOUNTIFUL - Dell Earl Johnsen, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and
friend returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 15, 2005, at his
home surrounded by his loving family. Dell was born on November 7, 1921 in
Goshen, Idaho to Hyrum Parley Johnsen and Elizabeth Chapman. He married Cleo
B. Johnson in the Logan LDS Temple on June 26, 1944. They are the parents of
eight children. He started Mr. Dell's Food in 1973 in North Kansas City,
Missouri. The business later moved to Kearney, Missouri where the company
expanded and led to processing frozen hash browns for distribution to retail
grocery stores throughout the country. Dell was an avid golfer, gardener, and
loved to watch his grandsons play baseball. He always had a project, a plan,
or a goal to meet the challenges of life even until his last day on this
earth. During his last years he lovingly cared for his wife Cleo who had
suffered a stroke. He was an inspiration to his family and friends. As an
active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. he served
faithfully in many callings. He served as bishop of the Liberty Ward in
Liberty, Missouri, first counselor in the Independence Stake, and as Stake
President of the Liberty Stake. When asked what his greatest accomplishment
was, he would say "My wife and my children." He is survived by his wife Cleo,
six daughters, Sheila (Bud) Cambell, Bountiful Utah, Ronda (Len) Gabrielson,
St George, Utah, Margo (Allen) Pogue, Blue Springs, Missouri, Marla Kamereth,
Las Vegas, Nevada, Karla (Paul) Jameson, Kearney, Missouri, Andrea Johnsen,
Chandler Arizona. Two sons, Kurt (Karen) Johnsen, Kearney, Missouri, Eric
(Teresa) Johnsen, Layton, Utah, and five brothers Deloy Yorgensen, Glen
Johnsen, Dean Johnsen, Harold Johnsen, and Bill Johnson, two sisters, Arlene
Armstrong, and Thelma Howell. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
Clarence Johnsen and Vaughn Yorgensen, and two sisters, Irene Dye and Gladys
Yorgensen, and his parents. The family extends a special thanks to Mele
Lehauli for her loving and devoted care of Dell and Cleo enabling them to
remain in their home during their illness. Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, January 19, 2:00 p.m. at the LDS Oakhills Ward 455 S. 1200 East,
Bountiful, Utah. Friends may call at the Eaglewood golf course clubhouse, 1110
E. Eaglewood Dr. North Salt Lake City January 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and
Wednesday January 19 from 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. at the church. Interment will
be in the Victor Cemetery, Victor, Idaho at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 20.
You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com Funeral
arrangements by Gilles Funeral Chapel, Brigham City, Utah. .. Email
condolences to www.gilliespetersen.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/17/2005.

Neal, Paul
Paul Neal, age 85, passed away at home on January 14, 2005 in Vernal
surrounded by his son, daughter, and granddaughter. He was born September 10,
1919, in Kiefer, Oklahoma to Oma Mae Palmer and Glen Marshall Neal. Paul
married the love of his life, Violet Richens on July 1, 1942 in Malad, Idaho.
She died in April 1985. Paul loved his family, playing the guitar and singing,
gardening, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, trapping, and reading. Paul was
very proud of his Cherokee heritage and was a member of the Cherokee Nation.
As a young man Paul served in the U. S. Army during WWII as a radio
controller. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. His trade
by profession was a cement contractor that took him to many places, including
California where he and you young family built a home and lived for a while.
Paul was very honest and his word was all you needed. He was very protective
and compassionate about his family. Paul leaves behind children who love and
will and greatly miss him: Ronnie Neal of Vernal, Linda (David) Christensen of
Ogden, and Evelyn (Bob) Vorwaller of Ogden. Paul also leaves behind 19
grandchildren who adore him, 37 great-grandchildren, and many
great-great-grandchildren. Paul is also survived by brothers Delford Neal and
Norman Neal, and sisters Mary Medlin, Kerma Breedlove, Olive Roquet, and Doris
Webb. Paul was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Violet Richens Neal,
daughter Elaine Mahaney, son Bobby Rynes, a grandson, a great grandson, his
mother and father, and brothers Howard Neal and Dewey Neal. Paul loved people
and never met a person that he didn't consider a friend. His family feels
blessed to have been such a close part of his life. Graveside services will be
held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 12 Noon. in the Vernal Memorial Park
Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Spafford Funeral Home from 6-7
p.m. on Monday evening, and from 11-11:45 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the
services.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/17/2005.

Nelson, Richard D.
OGDEN - Richard D. Nelson, Husband, Dad and Grandpa passed away January 15,
2005 at the age of 78 at McKay-Dee Hospital with his Wife, Son and a special
nurse at his side. He was born in Ogden on April 5, 1926 to Elmer P. and
Elizabeth Wintle Nelson. He married Arlene Ruth Wheelwright on August 7, 1947.
He left school at the age of 17 to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served
onboard the aircraft carrier, USS Saginaw Bay. The ship and its crew received
five battle stars, the Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation
Ribbon, Victory Ribbon and the American Area Ribbon. When he returned home
from the war, Dick finished High School and graduated from Weber College on
the G.I. Bill. He was an Honorary Life Member of the Elks Lodge Ogden BPOE
#719 and served as Exalted Ruler in 1971 and 1972. He was an All-State Ritual
Officer and attended national conventions across the country. He worked as a
Missile Handler at Hill Field and worked up to Aircraft Material Specialist.
He retired from Hill Field at the age of 62 after forty years of service. He
is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruth, his son Rodney D. Nelson and two
grandsons, Michael Richard and Brandon Darwin Nelson that he loved very much.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. He will
be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a great friend and could strike
up a conversation with just about anybody. He was a very proud man and nothing
meant more to him than his family and his country. The family wishes to thank
Doctors Rigby and Biddulph, Nurse Kim and the staff at McKay-Dee Hospital for
their care and dedication. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday,
January 19, 2005, 1 p.m. at Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington
Blvd. where military honors will be accorded. Family and friends may call at
Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mor tuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/17/2005 - 1/18/2005.

Payne, Earl Sherman
SYRACUSE - Earl Sherman Payne, 82, left this earthly life to be with the Lord
on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. We will miss his kind and loving ways, but he
will live on in our hearts until we meet again. He was born December 3, 1922
in Paul, Idaho, son of George Myron and Ethel Burton Payne. He grew up on the
family farm in Syracuse, Utah. On August 8, 1942, he married Della Phillips.
His distinguished military career included service in the Korean and Vietnam
wars. He was awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with two Oak
Clusters, Air Medal with six Oak Clusters, Defense Service Ribbon, United
Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal,
Vietnam Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit
Award, Air Force Longevity Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal,
American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in
1972. He retired to the family farm in Syracuse where he built his o wn house,
was a gentleman farmer, and pursued a second career in the auto salvage
business. Earl was a kind and patient man who was a wonderful husband, father,
and grandfather, as well as good and helpful friend to many, many people. He
will be very much missed by all who know and love him. He was preceded in
death by his father George Myron Payne, his mother Ethel Burton Payne, his
infant son Roger Lee Payne, his brothers Burton Payne and Noel Payne, his
sister Marian Jorgensen, and his wife Della Phillips Payne. He is survived by
his sons David E. Payne of Paris, Idaho, Donald K. Payne (Lori) of Syracuse,
Utah, R. Allen Payne (Pegan) of Bolinas, CA; and Christopher D. Payne (Lori)
of Oakland, CA; his grandchildren Philip Payne and Mitchell Payne of Syracuse,
Utah, and Marshall Payne and Clara Payne of Bolinas, CA; his brother Kenneth
R. Payne (Donna) of Syracuse, Utah, and his sister Cleo Bowyer of SLC, Utah. A
memorial service will be held Monday, January 17, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Lind
quist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call
from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary. A luncheon will be held following the
services at the Syracuse Ward, 1600 So. 4500 W. e-mail condolences to the
family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/15/2005 - 1/17/2005.

Terrazas, Joe
OGDEN - Joe M. Terrazas, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
friend passed away January 15, 2005, at the age of 79, after a valiant fight
with Alzheimer's. Joe was born and raised in Delta, CO, the son of Jose and
Pricella Maestas Terrazas. He married Eina Silva on June 10, 1950 in Delta,
CO. Joe served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from HAFB after 31 years as a
forklift driver and crane operator. He started his working career on the farms
of Colorado. He had a successful yard care business for 20 years and was very
proud of his work. Joe loved to play golf and had been an avid bowler and even
bowled on television. Joe also loved hunting and fishing. He had served as
Scout Master with the scouting program at St. Joseph's. He is survived by his
wife Eina, daughters JoAnn (Larry) Krumperman and Barbara (Mike) Jones. He is
also survived by five grandchildren, Cody (Melissa) Jones, Kira, Allie and
Adam Jones, Lauren Krumperman and two great-grandchil dren, Braden and
Joscelyn Jones; four brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two sisters and one brother. The family wishes to thank the nurses,
doctors and staff at Lakeview Hospital and Orchard Cove and Hospice for their
professional care and concern for Joe in his last days. Mass of the Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, 514 24th Street, Ogden. A viewing will be held on
Monday, January 17 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. in Ogden from 6 to
7:30 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services under the direction of
Myers Mortuary. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/16/2005 - 1/17/2005.

Thomas, Ruth Nelson Woodbury
NO. OGDEN - Ruth Nelson Woodbury Thomas died January 13, 2005 after a valiant
battle with cancer. She was born on March 28, 1939 to James L and Vera M
Groves Nelson in Ogden. She attended Ogden City Schools and graduated from
Ogden High in 1957. Ruth attended Painters Cosmetology College while working
for Dr. Royd Stocks. After receiving her license in 1958 she worked at Vanity
and Mademoiselle beauty salons. In May 1961 she married Leroy Woodie Woodbury.
He died in June 1988. Ruth started her own business, Central Towing Dispatch
in 1974. She was still working at the business when she became ill and
recently had to retire. Ruth was a member of the Golden Spike Foot Printers
Association Chapter 27 and was the first woman to become President of the
chapter for 1994-1995. Ruth is survived by one sister Elaine Kohler, two
loving sons Nelson (Debbie) Woodbury and Dave (Brandy) Woodbury, four
grandchildren Corey and Christie Clark, Chase Taylor and Megan (Matt) Smith, a
gr eat granddaughter Elena Clark, three nephews Bart (Diane) Nelson, Dan
(Jewel) Nelson, Glenn (Heidi) Kohler and three nieces Lynne (Kirk) Harmon,
Mary Jo (Randy) Collins, Sue (Scott) Hardmon. She is also survived by one
special friend Bo dog. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a
dear brother Jim Nelson which she shared the same birthday and her dog Hunter.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 11 a.m. at
Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the
mortuary on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment, Washington Heights Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, family
suggests donations to IHC Hospice. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/15/2005 - 1/17/2005.

Workman, Merlin Horne
Merlin Horne Workman 1923 - 2005 On January 13th, 2005, our Delightful Father,
surrounded by his children and grandchildren, was finally taken from this
mortal existence to reunite once again with his Eternal Companion of 55 years,
Doris Rae Koger Workman, after waiting somewhat patiently for almost 2 years
in the capable and caring hands of Heritage Care in American Fork. The reunion
with his parents, Meltiar Hatch and Edna Horne Workman, along with his brother
Grant, and his sister Ruth, and a granddaughter Melissa, must have been sweet
indeed. His surviving younger brother Dale and sisters Beth, Gloria and
Eilene, along with their spouses, have been so supportive and were always
loved deeply. Honored to be their children are Mark (Connie), Paul (Bonnie),
Rae Ann (Glen) and Myron (Christy). Sixteen grandchildren and 9 great
grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews added so much joy to their
lives. Merlin was always proud to share with others the accomplishments of his
children and their families. He loved his family and friends and treasured all
the pleasurable experiences throughout his long life. Funeral services will be
at 11 a.m. Monday, January 17th at the Highland 7th Ward 5212 W. Country Club
Drive where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Burial is on Tuesday at
10:00 a.m. in the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 4th Avenue & N Street.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/17/2005.