OBITS: Standard-Examiner 30 Jan 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah

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Cabral, Juan Carlos (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF SGT. JUAN CARLOS CABRAL Sept. 11, 1978 - Jan. 31, 2004It's
been a year since you have been away. And we think about you each and every
day. I know you continue to help us through our rough days, and I know you
protect us from this world's evil ways. I know you are in heaven looking down
on us, and that we will see each other again one day. Juan, we love and miss
you so much! Your wife and kids, Anita, Fabian and Manuel Cabral
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005.

Dalton Jr., Guy E.
OGDEN - Guy E. Dalton, Jr., our beloved Father, Grandfather,
Great-grandfather, Brother and best buddy, passed away peacefully on Thursday,
January 27, 2005, at his home, with his pals, Max and Ginger at his side. He
was 75 years old. He was born August 24, 1929, in Ogden, Utah, to Guy and
Helen Dalton. On February 21, 1953, Guy married the love of his life, Marie
Ann Grunow. After many years of marriage they separated but he always referred
to her as his "Lovely Wife". Guy proudly served with the US Army during the
Korean War. On August 11, 1951 he was awarded the "Soldiers Medal" for
heroism, for saving the lives of two Korean children and their mother. He
worked for 37 years at DDO for the federal government, where he was a
warehouse supervisor. Guy is survived by his big brother, Ormus G. (Effie)
Dalton; his sis Helen Finn; his children, Cindy Kuni; Corey S. Dalton; Kelly
Lynn (Paul) Briskey; wife, Marie Ann Dalton (separated); four grandchildren;
two great-gr andchildren; and his best old buddies, Max, Ginger, and special
friend, Brent R. Palmer. He was preceded in death by his dear old Mom and Dad
and sister, Vera Dalton. Well, old friend and pal, your sudden passing has
left a big void in our lives, "Till We Meet Again". Graveside services will be
held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Ogden City Cemetery. Funeral Directors,
Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/30/2005.

Eldred, Glen S.
OGDEN - Cajun (Glen) Eldred, 59, of Ogden died Thursday, January 27, 2005. He
was born March 20, 1946 in Ogden, a son of Farrand and Faye Pratt Eldred. On
December 8, 1968, Glen married Emma Hymas in Reno, Nevada. They were later
divorced. He was reared and educated in Ogden. He was a free spirit moving
around before settling back in the Ogden area. Glen was an off-shore oil
driller for many years. He was a member of the Free Riders Motorcycle Club in
his later years. He loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed fishing and
camping with his family and friends. Surviving are one son and one daughter,
Sammy Eldred, Jacksonville, FL; Linda Ann (Mahaffey), Virginia Beach, VA; and
three grandchildren, Cody Nicholas Eldred, Donald Carley Mahaffey Jr. and
Heather Michelle Mahaffey. He was preceded in death by his parents and one
sister. Memorial services will be held Saturday, February 5th, at 3 p.m. at
Lindquist Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. In lieu of fl owers, the
family requests donations be made to Cajun's family, at the memorial service,
to help offset funeral costs. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/30/2005.

Evans, James G.
OGDEN - James Gordon Evans, 42, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at his home of
brain cancer. He was born April 6, 1962 in Ft. Collins, Colorado, a son of
William and Roslyn Mahoney Evans. On August 9, 1985, James married Melinda
Mojwid in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1984
and pilots training in 1985. He settled in Ogden in 1992 where he lived for
the past 12 years. James was a veteran of Desert Storm and flew in Panama in a
K-135. He was an instructor pilot for the T-37 in Enid, Oklahoma. He was
medically retired from the Air Force following eight years of service. James
was a soccer coach, actively involved with his sons in the Boy Scouts of
America, and he enjoyed volunteer work at his son's schools. He enjoyed home
improvement projects, construction, and reading. Most of all, he loved
spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Surviving are his wife Melinda, two sons Ty and Tanner, his father and ste
pmother, Bill and Sherry, his stepmother Marlene, and two brothers Doug and
Jerry. Preceding him in death were his mother Roslyn, and brother Scott.
Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow at
noon, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 East 5550 South, South Ogden. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of James Evans at any Wells
Fargo Bank for his sons' educational fund. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's
Ogden Mortuary. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/30/2005.

Gibbs, George H.
George H. Gibbs, born May 22, 1924 to George W. and Thelma Butler Gibbs in
Ogden, Utah, passed away Sunday evening January 23, 2005. He married his high
school sweetheart Elaine Goddard in the Salt Lake City Temple for time and all
eternity October 5, 1942. They were married for 62 wonderful years. George
served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He will be
greatly missed by not only his wife, but his daughters, Michele (Davis)
Knight, Zana (Tom) Cox, Kelly Gibbs and his son, Randy (Paula) Gibbs. He was a
loving grandfather and leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 25
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Pat
Charlesworth. A viewing was held Friday, January 28, 2005 at Bunker's Garden
Chapel, Mesa, Arizona. A visitation will be held Monday January 31, 2005 at 11
a.m. at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 E. 100 N., American Fork, Utah prior to a
graveside service at the American Fork City Cemetery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/30/2005.

Graham, Evan
SOUTH OGDEN - Evan Graham, 81, returned to his Father in Heaven Wednesday,
January 26, 2005 following a sudden stroke. He was surrounded by his loved
ones. Evan was born July 13, 1923 in Fairview, Utah, to James Richard Graham
and Ellen Eliza Checketts Graham. Evan spent his youth in Fairview and Mount
Pleasant, Utah. He graduated from North Sanpete High School in 1942. Evan
honorably served his country in the South Pacific during World War II. He
loved serving his country and was a very patriotic man. After returning from
the Army to Ogden, Utah, he met and married his beloved wife LaRene Hale in
the Salt Lake Temple, where they were sealed for time and all eternity on June
9, 1947. Evan worked for Boyles Furniture for 30 years, and spent 38 years
managing the North Star Drive-In Theatre. Family and friends loved the time
they spent working by his side. Evan was a perfect example of an honest and
hard working-man. He was always the first to lend a helping hand. He was an
active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served
in numerous church callings. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, LaRene,
his son Mark (Pam) Graham, his daughter Annagay (Casey) Shorten, his sister
Loa Armstrong, nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents and 12 brothers and sisters. Funeral Services
will be held Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the South Ogden 5th Ward,
4380 Orchard Avenue, South Ogden. Family and friends may call Sunday, January
30, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, and
one hour prior to the services at the Ward. Interment at Washington Heights
Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/29/2005 - 1/30/2005.

Groseclose, Chester Acheson
Circa 1937 Chester (Chet) Acheson Groseclose died at his home in Ogden, Utah,
January 21, 2005. He was 93. Chet was born in Pierre, S.D. September 20, 1911,
to Florence (Acheson) and Henry Groseclose, who homesteaded near Okobojo Creek
in Sully County. Chet completed the first eight grades at country schools in
Sully County, and after working on his parents' ranch, attended the School of
Agriculture at South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in
Brookings, SD. He earned a high school diploma in 1932 from the Aggie School,
where, according to his high school annual, he was known as "the Outlaw Kid."
He was junior class president, a member of the debate team and an ROTC
officer. He married Elva Everett of Pierre on December 1, 1934. Chet and three
of his four brothers served in World War II. Chet was a radar operator on a
Navy destroyer escort in the Pacific. Chet began his career with the Farm
Security Administration (later known as t he Farmers Home Administration) in
1935. He served in Brookings, Salem, Britton, Winner, Ipswich and Huron. Many
farmers said the credit Chet approved for them made it possible to continue
farming. Late in his career, as a loaned employee to the Agency for
International Development, he spent four years in Vietnam during the war,
while Elva lived in Thailand. They furthered their interest in that part of
the world by travel in Japan, Hong Kong and other Indochinese countries. Chet
retired in 1973 after 38 years with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He and
Elva moved to Scottsdale AZ. where they lived for 27 years. They moved to
Ogden, UT in 2000. After 66 years of marriage, Elva died in 2001. Today Chet
is happily reunited with her. Chet is survived by one son, Chet (Betsy Rice)
Groseclose, of Sioux Falls, S.D., and a daughter Faye (Bruce) Berglund, of
Cheyenne, WY, five grandchildren, six step grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren and two great-great-
grandchildren. Good-natured to the last, he was, in the words of his
daughter-in-law, a lovely man.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/30/2005.

Jackson, Dean B.
1949 - 2005 Dean Barney Jackson, 55, passed away January 22, 2005 in his sleep
at his home in Wittmann, Arizona. He was born March 22, 1949 in Murray, Utah
to Joseph Samuel and Veda Rae Barney Jackson. He married Teresa Hinkle. He
worked as a Truck Scale Technician for Southwestern Scale. He served in the
U.S. Army. Survivors: wife, Teresa, Wittmann, Arizona; daughter, Billie Kelsey
(John), Sandy, Utah; sons, Jeremy Jackson and James Jackson, both Arizona;
Joseph Jackson, U.S. Air Force; granddaughter, Breanna Kelsey; brothers and
sister, Rafe, Glen, Arlo, Don, Iris Roberts. Preceded in death by his parents;
sister, Leida; brother, Gary. Funeral services Monday, January 31, 2005, at 12
Noon in the Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State St. where friends may call one hour
prior to services.Interment, Murray City Cemetery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/29/2005 - 1/30/2005.

Maynard, Richard Thomas
OGDEN - Richard Thomas Maynard, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2005 in
Ogden due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was born August 20, 1943
in Ogden, UT to Richard and Jayne (Price) Maynard. He attended Ogden schools.
He married Barbara Ramsey in 1961. They later divorced. He married Marta Rich
in 1972 in Ogden. They moved to Quincy, WA in 1975 where he worked in
construction and hospital maintenance. He was an EMT for many years for
Quincy. He later divorced and returned to Ogden in 2003. He enjoyed
woodworking, movies, trap shooting and books. He was active in the LDS church
and held many callings, including scouting which he enjoyed with his sons.
Richard was well known in his community. He took pride in his large and small
constructions and hobby projects. Surviving is his mother, brothers, Dan
(Maria), David (Mona) and sister, Sheryl Rasmussen all of Utah; three sons and
one daughter, Shawn (Sharlene), Rick, Brian (Michell) all of Ogden ; Ritchey
Sewell of Gilbert, AZ. He also has eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death
was his father, Richard W. Maynard. Funeral Services will be held at Aaron's
Mortuary & Crematory, 1600 Washington Blvd. on Monday, January 31, 2005 at 11
a.m. Special thanks to Manor Care Nursing Facility and IHC Hospice. Interment
to follow at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington
Blvd. Condolences may be extended to the family at aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 1/30/2005.

Pulido, Roger
1948 - 2005 OGDEN - Roger Pulido, age 56, died January 12, 2005, in Ogden,
Utah. He was born October 5, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, son of Frances
and Manuel Pulido. He grew up and resided in Ogden, Utah. He graduated from
Ogden High School and attended Weber State College. He worked at Hercules,
Inc., and then Hill Air Force Base until he retired. While there he became a
Union Rep and helped many fellow employees. He served in the U.S. Army during
the Vietnam era. While serving in Germany, he became the 119 lb. 3rd armor
division, boxing champion in 1969. Serious health problems marred his latter
years to live life to its fullest. In the years prior to his illness, Roger
enjoyed boxing and later became Boxing Coach at the Marshall White Center and
started the Inner City Boxing Inc. He was a Golden Glove State Champion in the
early 70's. In his early years he devoted his time to teaching young boys the
art of boxing and helped to lure them away from joining stree t gangs. Roger
was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He will always be
remembered for his smile, love, and time for everyone. He was loved and will
be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. He was preceded in death
by his father, Manuel, and one brother, Anastacio (Tacho). He is survived by
his mother, Frances, Ogden; brothers Danny (Jeri), Layton, Richard, Ogden,
Ernie (Connie), Roy, and sisters Cecilia Teeter (Kim), Ogden, and Antonia R.
Treseder, North Ogden. A family service will be held in his honor.
Arrangements under the direction of Leavitt's Mortuary. Send condolences to
the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/29/2005 - 1/30/2005.

Russo, Robert "Bob"
MESQUITE - Robert "Bob" Russo, 69, died Thursday, January 27, 2005, at his
home in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born March 8, 1935 in Ogden, Utah, to Ralph
Edward and Vera Bingham Russo. He was raised in Riverdale, Utah, and graduated
from Weber High School. On July 23, 1971, Bob married Relia Nanette "Nan"
Hoover in Elko, Nevada. They were happily married for over 33 years. Bob
worked as a firefighter for Ogden City for more than 20 years and retired as a
captain. He and Nan owned and operated Russo 2-R Body and Paint in Ogden. He
loved golfing, boating and gambling. He also enjoyed cooking and spending time
with his family. He built and flew model airplanes and boats, giving most of
the models to his grandchildren. Bob was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nan, of Mesquite; six sons, Tony Wood, Ogden; Ed
Russo, Plain City; Gordon (Sherrie) Wood, Bountiful; Eric Olsen, Ogden; Robert
L. Russo, Las Vegas, Nevada; Trent A. Russo, Ogden; two daughters, Cindy
(Lindy) Poll, Plain City; Pamela (Otis) Henderson, Clinton; 15 grandchildren;
ten great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ralph Russo, South Ogden. Bob was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Russo. Funeral services
will be held Wednesday, February 2nd, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Tuesday
from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 a.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 1/30/2005 - 1/31/2005.

Weaver, Helen Edena Smith
Helen Edena Smith Weaver NORTH OGDEN, 85, passed away peacefully on January
26, 2005 at the home of her daughter. Helen was born on October 4, 1919, in
Cedron, Idaho, to Albert Alvin Smith and Maud Ann Elizabeth Miller Smith. She
graduated from Teton High School and L.D.S. Seminary in 1938. She completed
her nurse's training at the Idaho Falls Hospital School of Nursing in 1941 and
later completed an Obstetric Nursing post-graduate course at the University of
Chicago Lying-in Hospital in May 1948. Rex E. Weaver married Helen on February
19, 1942, in Tacoma, Washington, while serving in the U.S. Army, WWII. Rex
died in 1977. Rex and Helen built their home and resided in Ucon, Idaho, to
raise their family. After her retirement, Helen moved from Idaho Falls to Farr
West, Utah in 1993 to be with her family. Helen was a devoted obstetric nurse
until her retirement in 1985 after 42 years. She practiced nursing in Idaho,
Illinois, Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, and Alaska. Knitting, crocheting,
tatting, needlepoint, quilting, embroidery, and oil painting were her favorite
hobbies. She was a master at needlework, oil painting, and generously gave to
her family, friends, and neighbors. Temple work at the Idaho Falls and Ogden
Temples were her great joy, and she valued her testimony of her Lord and
Savior. She enjoyed quilt making for the L.D.S. Humanitarian Service. Her
natural ability to serve others and make friends will long be remembered.
Everyone who knew her loved her. Helen was what you would call a true friend.
She was a very loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.
Surviving Helen are her two sisters: ReNeen (Andy) Andrews and Crystal (David)
Hillier; two children: DyAna (Dennis) Longhurst, North Ogden, UT; and Rick
(Minnie) Weaver, Eagle River, AK; eight grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren. Preceding Helen in death were her husband Rex, five
brothers, and one sister. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the
America n Diabetes Association Research, 1245 E. Brickyard Road, Suite 330,
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106. Friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington
Blvd., Ogden, Utah, Monday, January 31, 2005, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and
Tuesday from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the North Ogden East Stake Center. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the North
Ogden East Stake Center, 950 East 2850 North. Interment will be at the Idaho
Falls, Idaho, Fielding Memorial Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1.
Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 1/29/2005 - 1/30/2005.