OBITS: Standard-Examiner 4 Jul 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Standard-Examiner http://www.standard.net Barker, Marvin Clarence NORTH OGDEN - Marvin C. Barker, 87, died at home after an extended illness on June 30, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born September 3, 1917 to goodly parents, Clarence Marcellus and Myrtle Ririe Barker. He served an L.D.S. Mission in Hawaii at the time Pearl Harbor was bombed. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) as a ball turret gunner on the B-17 flying fortress. Marvin married Maurine Strong Stanley for time and all eternity on August 25, 1949 in the SLC Temple. They had four children. He worked on the family farm and owned and operated Quality Dairy in North Ogden with his brother Verle for 45 years. Marvin worked and retired from the Weber School District. After 35 happy years of marriage, Maurine passed away July 22, 1985 and he took over her contract operating the old North Ogden Post Office. He married Ramona Poulson Cook on July 23, 1994 in North Ogden and embraced her family. Marvin loved to ride fo ur-wheelers, travel, watch sports and attend grandchildren's activities. His work ethic was strong. He was still hauling hay in his 80's and helping others with his tractor work. Marvin was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and diligently served in many callings and positions, including an Inner-City Ogden Mission in his later years. His testimony of the gospel was sure and complete. Surviving are his wife Ramona of North Ogden; his and Maurine's children, Virginia Stanley Burwell (Clif), Morgan, UT; Bruce C. Barker, Key Largo, FL; Brent Marvin Barker (Linda), Mukilteo, WA and Julie Farr (Dennis) North Ogden, UT; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis VanWagenen, Provo, UT and Elaine Lowder, Walnut Creek, CA. Marvin also leaves behind Ramona's five children, Cathy Baldwin (Parley), Pleasant View, UT; Cindy Bronson (Tracy), North Ogden, UT; Carl (Lynette) Cook, Aukland, New Zealand; Greg (Shauna) Cook, Hooper, UT; Melinda (Dan) Kerns, North Ogden, UT; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maurine; his parents; brothers Wayne, Verle and James, and sisters, Jetta, Lorene and Melba. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the North Ogden 6th Ward Chapel, 205 East Elberta Drive, North Ogden with Bishop Dennis Farr conducting. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden and on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment in the Barker family plot, Ben Lomond Cemetery, North Ogden. His Life was an example, and a good example is the best sermon. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Dantz, James Albert OGDEN - James Albert Dantz, 79, returned home to his Heavenly Father on Friday July 1, 2005. He was born October 11, 1925 in Carlos, Indiana. He was the second of three sons born to Verdie Everett and Birdie Agnes Gaddis Dantz. He married Mildred Johnstun on March 5,1950, they were later sealed in the LDS Temple on January 18, 1980. They were both active members of the LDS 7th ward. She passed away on June 13, 2004. Dad served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He served from October 1942 to October 1963. He spent time in many countries including Africa, Tunisia, Russia and China just to name a few. Dad sailed on many ships during his time in the service, the USS Helena and the USS Shangrila being his favorites. Dad started the Ogden Little League Football, serving as director for 12 years. Dad worked for the US Post Office from 1965 to 1990. Dad enjoyed golf, the Utah Jazz, and playing baseball while in the Navy. Survived by one brother Edgar N. Dantz, Kentuck y; children: Michael R. Rogers, Australia; Dennis A. (Connie) Dantz, SLC; Dawn Dantz, Allen (Nan) Dantz, both of Ogden, Kay (Richard) Fletcher, Arizona. 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2005 11:00 at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th St. Ogden. Family and friends may call on Tuesday July 5, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m., and 1 hour prior to service. Internment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005. Fuhriman, Edna J. WASHINGTON TERRACE - Edna J. Fuhriman, 90, died at her home in Washington Terrace on Friday, July, 1, 2005. She was born on April 14, 1915, in Hyde Park, Utah, to Joseph and Marie Jorgensen. Edna married Carl Fuhriman in the Logan LDS Temple on April 4, 1934. Carl preceded her in death on August 26, 2003. She lived in Providence after her marriage until 1943 when they moved to Washington Terrace for work during World War II. Edna worked at the Ogden Arsenal and Lindquist and Sons. She also worked for many years as a cook in the school lunch program at Washington Terrace Elementary. She was a member of the Washington Terrace 3rd Ward and served as a Relief Society Visiting Teacher for over 20 years. She was proud of her 100% record of visiting teaching. Edna is survived by her children, Donna Harris, Julia (Charles) McLaughlin, Russell (Alta) Fuhriman and daughter-in-law, Carol Fuhriman; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren . She was preceded in death by her son, Lynn and son-in-law, Verl Harris, two sisters and one brother. The family would like to thank Heritage-Brookside Home Health Care-givers and Hospice for Utah for their kindness and care. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 6th at the Washington Terrace 3rd Ward Chapel, 4800 South 300 West at 1 p.m. Friends and family may call Tuesday, July 5th at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. form 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday at the church from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Hales, Glenn Phillip WASHINGTON TERRACE - Glenn Phillip Hales passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Wasatch Care Center after a long and valiant struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Glenn was born December 2, 1926, in Ogden, Utah, the sixth son of George LeRoy and Georgina Frandsen Hales. He attended Washington School, Ogden High School and Ogden Business College. Glenn served in the United States Army and participated in significant action that liberated the Philippines. He was truly blessed to come through the entire campaign without injuries or wounds. He finished his military service in Korea. He began work at the OUR&D Railroad at age 16, starting as a "call boy" and working up to chief clerk. He retired in 1986 after 43 years of service. Glenn married Klea VandenBosch on October 11, 1949, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They are the parents of four daughters and one son, Jann (Donald) Solomon, North Salt Lake; Deborah (Douglas) Hartmann (deceased); Brook Phillip (D enise) , Grantsville; Lisa (Mark) McFarland, West Weber; and Jenene (Louis) Martinez, Riverdale. He is the proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Following Debbie's death in 1982, her daughter, Rebekah, lived with Glenn and Klea. Rebekah and Glenn developed a loving father-daughter relationship filling the void in Glenn's life left by her mother's death. Glenn served as elder's quorum president, counselor in the Ogden First Ward bishopric, bishop of the Ogden First Ward, high priest group leader, stake Sunday School president, stake high councilor, and as an ordinance worker for ten years in the Ogden Utah Temple with his wife, Klea. He enjoyed being in ward and stake plays and also enjoyed playing Santa Claus at ward parties. He also very much enjoyed attending General Priesthood Meeting in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Glenn loved sports, especially baseball and the Utah Jazz. He played softball for the Ogden Business College and for various wa rd teams. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie, his parents, and his five older brothers, Francis, Arthur, Stanley, George and Robert. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at the Wasatch Care Center for their loving assistance over the past several months as well as to Dr. Harry Senekjian. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 7th at 11 a.m. at the Washington Terrace 10th Ward, 125 East 5350 South, with President Brook Hales, officiating. Friends and family may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 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 from 7/4/2005 - 7/6/2005. Harvey, Ray Larsen Harvey Ray "Skip" Larsen passed away July 1, 2005 in Bountiful, Utah surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 21, 1948 to Betty Sessions and Ray Larsen, later divorced, and she married Lawrence "Dude" Christensen who became his father for the remainder of his life. Member of Bountiful Elks, he owned and operated his own construction company up until an accident that left him disabled in 1995. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his grandkids. Survived by four children: Launee Sampson, Woods Cross, Utah; Sean (Claudia) Larsen, Woods Cross, Utah; Jeff (Melissa) Larsen, Centerville, Utah; Dallas Larsen, Williamsburg, Virginia; grandkids, Jeremy, Austin, Zack, Tallin, and Kade. Also Dad, Dude Christensen; brothers Denny (Vicky) Larsen; Larry (Bobbie) Christensen, Roger (Karen) Christensen and sister Jill (Chuck) Sperry, many nieces and nephews and long time companion Denny Bennett. Preceded in death by Mother and grandpare nts. The family wishes a special thanks to the Medical Surgical Unit and Staff at Lakeview Hospital for the care given. Special thanks to Dude Christensen and Denny Bennett for years of care. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 6 at 11 a.m. at Lakeview Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 North Main, Bountiful. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/4/2005. Knight, Illene A. Reunited for Eternity WEST HAVEN - Illene Andersen Knight, 69, died Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the home of her daughter, Tina, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She was born February 5, 1936 in Ogden, a daughter of Niels Johnsen and Edith Alfreda Hansen Andersen. On August 28, 1953, Illene married Wallace Burt Knight in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Burt preceded her in death on November 29, 1999. She had lived in Ogden, Harrisville, Farr West and West Haven. In 1954, she was the very first graduate from the new Ben Lomond High School. Illene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Regal Country Ward. She served as a Sunday School Teacher, Young Women's Advisor, Visiting Teacher, Primary Teacher and in the Name Extraction program in the Harrisville Ward. Illene fought a valiant battle with Multiple Sclerosis for 47 years. The family expresses special thanks to all the family and friends who have cared for her and visited her throughout th ese many years. Thanks also to the doctors and staff at Applegate Hospice, especially Shonna, Julie and Jodie. Surviving are one son and two daughters, Lyle Burt (Dianne) Knight, Layton; Connie Lynn (Steve) Edmison, Roy; Evelyn "Tina" (Rich) Evans, West Haven; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother and one sister, Ralph L. Andersen, North Ogden; Lorraine Vause, Ogden. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Burt, sons-in-law, Dee Vandenberg and Clifford Smalley, daughter-in-law, Julie Knight, and grandson Justin Andersen. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 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 Wednesday 9:45 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 7/3/2005 - 7/5/2005. Martinez, Eulogia Rae LAYTON - Eulogia Rae Martinez died unexpectedly at her home Thursday, June 30, 2005. Rae was born January 2, 1926 in San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico a daughter of Jose Guadalupe and Josephita Galbaldon Garcia. Rae married her soul mate Fabian V. Martinez on February 2, 1950 in Taos, New Mexico and again on February 2, 2000 for a fifty year anniversary at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Layton, Utah. Rae graduated from the Indian School in Santa Fe, New Mexico and enjoyed going home to San Juan Pueblo for the Feast Days celebration on June 24. She worked for the military in New Mexico and at the Eccles Building in Ogden, Utah but her most regarded job was to be a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Being with the family was her greatest joy. She spent most of her time with her grandkids and great-grandkids sporting activities, always supporting them. We will always miss her very much. Rae is survived by her husband Fabian, her daughters Maxine R ader, Mary Jane Martinez both of Layton; her sons Robert (Trudy) Garcia, West Weber; Darrell Martinez, Rick Martinez both of Layton; sister Mary Garcia, San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico; brothers Augustine Garcia, San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico; and Alex Garnet, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rae was preceded in death by her daughter Beatrice Valdez, two sisters Terry Garcia, Senovia Garcia, three brothers, Marcelino Garcia, Porfilio Garcia and Andrew Garcia. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 So. Chapel Street, Layton. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Prayer service at 7 p.m. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/3/2005 - 7/4/2005.