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Brunker, Verna Kidman
OGDEN - Verna Kidman Brunker, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at
McKay-Dee Hospital. She was born July 14, 1928 in Garland, Utah, to John A.
and Elsie Harris Kidman. Verna attended high school in Ogden and lived here
the remainder of her life. On June 19, 1948, Verna married Rex Brunker in
Pleasant View. Together they enjoyed traveling and working with photography,
wedding pictures were their specialty. Rex passed away June 24, 2000. She was
employed at Smith's Food King for over 33 years. Her cats and flowers brought
much joy into her life. She was talented with a needle and thread and
crocheting was her love. Family and friends were blessed with gifts from her
hands. Genealogy, reading and participating with the Daughters of the Utah
Pioneers were activities she enjoyed. Verna was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was preceded in death by her husband,
parents, sister, Vera Kidman Scoville, and brother, Ea rl Kidman. Verna is
survived by her loving family and friends. She will be missed very much.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Lindquist's
North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call
Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the
mortuary. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/9/2005 - 7/10/2005.
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Christensen, Lamar Parker
ST. GEORGE/HOOPER- LaMar Parker Christensen, 79, passed away Wednesday, July
6, 2005 after a lingering illness. He was born March 6, 1926 in Hooper, Utah,
a son of Ivan and Florence Parker Christensen. He lived in Hooper most of his
life. On January 31,1945 he married Lena Thurgood in the Salt Lake Temple;
they spent 60 years together. The past 17 years they spent their winters in
St. George Utah. He was a member of the LDS Church, the Hooper 8th Ward and
the Mall Drive Branch in St. George. He held many callings in the church. He
had been an ordinance worker at the Ogden Temple.He farmed and worked at odd
jobs. He worked at Hill Air Force Base for26 years in the Accounting, and
Computer Systems Departments, retiring as a Supervisory Computer Specialist.
He served one term on the Weber County School Board. After retiring he
received his State Insurance License and State Real Estate License. For a
short time he and Lena owned and operated the Christensen Mar ket and Cold
Storage. He golfed and loved to cook for his family. He is survived by his
wife, Lena; four sons and one daughter: Clair, Paul (Sue), David, Steven, and
Carol Ann Wade; ten gandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters,Thora
Humphreys and Dorothy Fowers and brothers-in-law, Weldon Morgan and Kimbal
Belnap. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Lois Belnap and
LaRue Morgan. The family would like to thank the Southern Utah Hospice for
their special care. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at
11 a.m. at the Hooper 8th Ward, 5601 South 6100 West. Friends and family may
call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900
West and on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.
Interment, Hooper City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/9/2005.

Jensen, Jeffery Verl (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JEFFERY VERL JENSEN On Your Fifty-Third Birthday This day
is remembered and quietly kept. No words were needed, we shall never forget.
For those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen,
unheard, we know you are near, forever loved, forever missed, and forever
dear. Mom and Dad Jensen
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/9/2005.

Kitada, Brandon A. Jenkins (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRANDON A. JENKINS KITADA July 9, 1984 - August 19, 2003
Happy Birthday! Today you'd be 21 years old. You are always in our thoughts
and prayers. We love you very much and miss you, Love Always, Mom, Dad, Shana,
your dog Blanca, Potts, Family, and Friends.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/9/2005.

Macias, Anthony (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANTHONY MACIAS July 9, 1980 - June 18, 1999 It's been 6
years since you went to be with the rest of our family. This year we will
celebrate your twenty-fifth birthday as we do every year with a party. Some of
the old friends still stop by and celebrate with us but as you know everyone's
lives change and they go on with their own lives. We also know that you see
all the beautiful nieces and nephews you have. Olivia, Anthony, and of course
their newest little sister Gabriella, Jace, Alyssa and Josh. They're all
beautiful, but then you knew that before they came to fill our lives with joy
and to carry on as we all must do. So as we celebrate your birthday we think
of you today as we do every day and pray that we will all see each other some
day. Until then as always, watch over your brothers and their families. Love
You Always, Mom, Dad, and Family
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/9/2005.

Miller, Daniel Lawrence
FARMINGTON - Daniel Lawrence Miller was born January 16, 1915 in Farmington,
Utah, to Daniel A. and Leonie Call Miller. He passed away July 7, 2005 of
causes incident to age. Daniel married Maretta Higgs in 1950. Their marriage
was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a high priest in the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in various church
callings but particularly enjoyed the years he spent working with the Young
Men. He worked as a butcher in the Farmington Market, and U.S. Post Master in
the Farmington office. His real joy came from serving as a volunteer
fire-fighter and secretary for the past 71 years at station 71 in Farmington.
His fire family was dear to his heart. He was a loving father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. He is survived by his children Robert (Glenda) VanFleet,
Kaysville; Linda (Jim) Housley, Cottage Grove, OR; J D Miller, SLC; Rick
(Jolin) Miller, Fruit Heights; Vickie (Weston) Butterfield, Bountiful; 20
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
Monday July 11, 2005 in the Steed Creek Chapel, 347 S 200 W. Friends may call
Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary 295 N
Main and Monday at the Church 9:45 to 10:45 prior to the services. Interment
in the Farmington City Cemetery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/9/2005 - 7/10/2005.

Nelson, Lamont
LaMont Nelson Thursday, July 7, 2005, our family lost our most loving, caring,
and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and wonderful friend, LaMont Nelson.
Dad was born May 27, 1932, in Thatcher, Utah, the youngest of eight children
to Ephraim Earl and Mary Edna Compton Nelson. He attended schools in Bothwell,
Utah, but was ultimately educated through the great process of life and became
one of the smartest, wisest, and most astute individuals we ever knew. Dad
married his lifetime companion and partner, Barbara Cornwall Nelson, on March
30, 1956, in Elwood, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan
LDS Temple. From their wonderful union came four beautiful daughters whom they
wanted so much. Dad worked the family farm as a young boy after his father
passed away; he became a GM mechanic working for Wayne Sandall and Crump
Wheatley Motor Company in Tremonton, Utah, when he and mom were first married.
After his brother passed away, dad took over the dairy cows and farm that he
loved as a boy and continued farming until his last day here on earth. What a
wonderful legacy he left for everyone in his family through his work ethic,
his wisdom, and ability to do and fix anything we ever needed. Dad was an
active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was mom's
biggest supporter in all of their church callings. Dad always had few words to
say, but what he did say was always profound and easily made its way into our
thoughts and hearts. He is survived by his dear wife, Barbara, and four
daughters: Tracy (Shawn) Hoskins, Bothwell, Utah; Tina Nelson and Cassie
Nelson, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Ethelene Bahe Begay (Ricky) Castillo,
Farmington, New Mexico. Dad is also survived by his pride and joy, his four
grandsons and two granddaughters whom he was so very proud of in all they did:
Chet LaMont Nelson, Colton Shawn, Chace Ty, Cody Chandler, Devri Lee, and
Brooklyn Tracy Hoskins. He is also survived by one brother, Ray Nelson, and
many d ear brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and
grandnephews whom he loved and cherished very much. He was preceded in death
by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held
Monday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at the Bothwell Ward Chapel located at 10350 West
11600 North, Bothwell, Utah. Friends and family may call Sunday, July 10, from
6 to 8:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100
East, Tremonton, Utah, and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the Chapel.
Interment in the Bothwell Valley View Cemetery. Our dearest husband and father
was a very giving and thoughtful man who will be greatly missed by all he came
into contact with. We will always hold you close to our hearts and love you
dearly, Grandpa. On-line condolences may be expressed at
www.rogersandtaylor.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/9/2005.

Nichols, Dell S.
BRIGHAM CITY - Our father, husband, brother and friend, Dell Stewart Nichols,
passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at the Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful,
Utah. He was 78. Dad was born May 11, 1927 in Brigham City, Utah to George
Washington Nichols, Jr. and Minnie Jeanette Yearsley. As a child, dad's family
did not have very much money. He would play with whatever he could find. He
would throw rocks, potatoes or sugar beets as far as he could. He also enjoyed
throwing a round ball through a metal barrel hoop hung on the back of his
parent's wooden house. Dad has often said that he never stepped over a rock
without throwing it. Dad graduated from Box Elder High School where he was an
all around athlete. He excelled in baseball and track and was All-State in
football and basketball. As a 10th grader, he was the 2nd player in BEHS
history to be on the varsity team and during his junior year he was the
highest scoring regular, helping lead his team to 2nd place in the stat e
tournament. During his senior year, Dad outscored the whole Weber High
basketball team when he scored 37 points for a 54 to 36 win. Weber's coach,
Glen Arnett, told the Ogden Standard, We put five players on Nichols and still
could not stop him. During WWII, dad served in the U.S. Navy and played on his
base's basketball team. He also played basketball on Gene Autrey's team in Los
Angeles. After the war, he played varsity basketball for Utah State
University. As an athlete at USU, dad also played varsity baseball. He threw a
baseball 386 feet 4 inches, which was 20 feet shorter than the then world
record. He held the record throw at USU for 35 years. The pinnacle of dad's
athletic experience was in 1953 when he was awarded a gold watch and named the
most valuable player in the worldwide LDS Church M-Men basketball program. His
team took 1st place in the tournament. Dad played semi-pro baseball and had an
opportunity to play professionally for the Boston Braves. Instead of acceptin
g a contract, he chose to be a husband, father and professional educator.
After graduating from USU, dad worked as an Elementary School Principal, High
School Assistant Principal and a P.E teacher (which he enjoyed the most). He
coached 8th grade basketball for 25 years and won 75% of his games. Dad taught
over 7,000 students during his career. Dad also ran the Brigham City boys
basketball program for 18 years which was very successful in the community.
For his community service, dad received the Brigham City Citizen of the Year
award sponsored by the Order of E.L.K.S. in 1975 and again in 1980. Dad
believed you could be anything you want to be, if you put your mind to it. He
helped many youth develop this self confidence. For 50 years, dad was a
professional house painter in the Brigham City area. He used this profession
as an opportunity to provide employment for his sons. He was good to his word
and provided a great opportunity to teach his sons and help them get a start
in life. In the spring of 1952, on the 20th of May, dad married a beautiful
young woman by the name of Shelley Robinette. Together they raised four
children, all of which are living today. They are Carey (Jolene) Nichols, Lori
(Shawn) Nelson, Todd (Kristine) Nichols and Blake Nichols. Dad and mom have
nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. They enjoyed 53 years together. Dad
is survived by two sisters, Eloise (Clark) Baron and June (Kay) Iverson. He
has been preceded in death by his parents, one brother, DeLos (Evelyn)
Nichols, and four sisters, Bonita (Ernest) Price, Bernice (Jack) Germer, Verna
and May Nichols. As a family, we would like to thank Dr. Pitt and his staff
along with the medical staff of Lakeview Hospital for their diligent efforts
in dad's behalf. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 11, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. at the Brigham City 3rd Ward Chapel, 200 North 200 West. Friends may call
on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary located at 205 South 100
East, Br igham City and on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 am at the Mortuary.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery, where military honors will be
accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County. Send condolences to the
family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/8/2005 - 7/9/2005.

Phipps, Dean Clifford
Dean Clifford Phipps died June 29, 2005 at his home in Tucson from
complications of parkinson's disease. He was 68. He was born Jan. 2, 1937 in
Ogden, the son of Clifford and Pearl Halls Phipps. He attended Mound Fort,
Ogden, and Ben Lomond schools before enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1956. He
was employed at Hill Air Force Base before moving to Tucson, where he oversaw
the mothballing of planes at Davis Montham AFB. He married Mary Taylor in 1962
and had three children; later divorced. He married Marjorie Duncan Wilkens in
1983, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He is survived by his widow
Marjorie of Tucson, children Jodi Phipps of Ogden, Jeff (Leanne) Phipps of
Roy, and Kurt (Wendi) Phipps of Roy; and Michelle Wilkens (Don) Roberts of
Tucson; five grandchildren with a sixth to be born in the fall; three
great-grandchildren; sisters Doris Price of Ogden and Colleen (Mike) Metzer of
Rancho Cordova, CA and brother Alan Phipps of Salt Lake City and Jacksonv
ille, FL. Dean loved the outdoors and spent a great deal of time with his
family fishing, hunting, motor-biking and camping. He enjoyed square dancing
and country music and had a complete collection of John Wayne movies. In later
life Dean was an active and faithful member of the LDS Church, where he served
most recently as executive secretary. A memorial service occurred in his
Tucson ward on July 5th. Graveside services will be held in the Ogden Cemetery
on Monday, July 11th at 11:30 a.m., to which family and friends are invited.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/9/2005 - 7/10/2005.

Shuman, Forest Kay
Forest Kay Shuman, 78, of Oceanside, CA died on July 4, 2005. He was born
November 16, 1926 in Penrose, Utah. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, Kay served faithfully in many positions including
financial clerk, a position he held for over 30 years. He enjoyed attending
the temple. Kay loved music and was exceptionally talented. He played
saxaphone during the big band era and he also loved jazz. He was a devoted
husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Brook and Irene Shumam; his sister Lorna Stokes and his brother Oleen
Shuman.Kay was survived by his wife of 60 years, Elaine H. Shuman; one son,
Richard K. Shuman of Murietta, CA; two daughters, Paige of Klamath, CA and
Elan McMahan of Carlsbad, CA; one brother, Darrel Lynn Shuman of Phoenix, AZ
and one sister, DeAnne Spencer of New York, NY. He is also survived by 11
grandchildren and five grandchildren. Services will be held at Rogers &
Taylor, 111 N. 1s t E., Tremonton, on Wednesday, July 13th; viewing will be
held at 10 a.m., with service at 11 a.m. and interment at 12. .
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/8/2005 - 7/9/2005.

Weatherston, Geraldine
OGDEN - Geraldine Hunter Weatherston, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005 at
the age of 74. After many years of illness she is now released from her pain
and suffering. Geraldine (Jerrie) was born in Montpelier, Idaho on Oct 24,
1930 to Clifford Hunter and Annie Mae Smeath. Her family lived in Bennington,
ID. She attended school in Bennington and graduated from Montpelier High
School. She worked in Montpelier and Gooding, Idaho before moving to Ogden.
She worked at Hill Air Force Base, Bon Marche', and ZCMI. She married Vern J
Weatherston on March 4, 1960 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were blessed with
two beautiful daughters Lori and Lisa. Geraldine was active in the LDS church
and held many positions including Jr. Sunday School Coordinator, Young Women
President and Relief Society President. She also served in the Stake Relief
Society Presidency and was a Stake missionary. She was a faithful visiting
teacher for many years. She belonged to the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
She enjoyed people of all ages. She had many friends. She loved to serve
others and also enjoyed handwork and crafts. The most important thing in her
life was her family. Her grandchildren Keiley, Tyson and Hunter were very
special to her. She loved and lived for her family. She is survived by her
husband Vern, and two daughters Lori Weatherston and Lisa Bradshaw (Mike), and
three grandchildren all of Ogden. She was preceded in death by her parents, a
brother Duane Hunter, her sisters Helen Cheney, Beverly Smith and Doris
Folkman. The family would like to thank Crestwood Care Center and Applegate
Hospice with a special thanks to Julie, Jodi and Jeana. Funeral services will
be held on Monday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington
Blvd. Family and friends may call at the mortuary Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and
Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at
Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/9/2005 - 7/10/2005.

Wheelwright, Jay S.
Jay S Wheelwright passed away Thursday, July 07, 2005 at home surrounded by
his loving family. Jay was born April 18, 1922 in Ogden, Utah to Mabel Maggie
Ririe Wheelwright and Albert Soloman Wheelwright. He lived in Ogden his entire
life. He met Nola Mae Taylor in Seattle, Washington where he was stationed
with the Coast Guard during Work War II. They were married August 12, 1948 in
the Idaho Falls Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jay
graduated from Ogden High School and attended Brigham Young University and
Weber State College. He was a partner in ownership of Wheelwright Lumber Co.
where he made many friends in the building and business communities. He was a
faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served
in many church callings including stake and ward MIA, WSC branch president and
various bishoprics. He served as a temple worker in the Ogden Temple. He and
his wife Nola served a mission in Munich, Germany. Jay enjoyed hunting, going
to his cabin at Sunridge and other outdoor activities. He was especially fond
of the Yellowstone Park and Jackson Hole area. He is survived by his five
children; Ellen (Jerry) Williams, Las Cruces, NM; Cheryl (Dean) Anderson, West
Valley, UT; Nadine (Rex) Rollo, North Ogden, UT; Bryce T. (Ann) Wheelwright,
Willard, UT; Colleen (Farley) Merkley, North Ogden, UT; 23 grandchildren and
five great-grandsons. Jay is also survived by one brother Don (Clara)
Wheelwright, and three sisters, Jean (Byrne) Fernelius, Ann (B Aldus) Johnson,
and DeNece (John) Checkettes. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart,
Nola, and grandson Micah David Williams. Special thanks to Hospice For Utah
for the loving and tender care of our father, especially Lissa, Debbie, Lisa,
Melissa, Andrea, Lisa, and Dr. Holland. Services will be held Monday, July 11
at 11:00 a.m. at the Memorial Park Ward meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3680 Eccles Avenue, Ogden. Friends may call at
Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th St., Ogden, on Sunday, July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.
and 10 a.m. at the Ward prior to the service. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest
Memorial Park. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/9/2005 - 7/10/2005.

White, Bessie Betty
FARR WEST - Bessie Betty Telma Watkins Jarman Post Viterna White, 91, our
loving mother, grandmother, and sister, returned home to her Heavenly Father
on July 7, 2005 in South Ogden, Utah. She endured this life with great courage
and faith and left behind a legacy of enduring to the end. It was the twinkle
in her eye and spunk that carried her through. Betty was born May 14, 1914 in
Salt Lake City, Utah to Beachum David Watkins and Julia May Guiver. Betty
married Vern Jarman; they later divorced. Betty married Jacob Post, Jr.; Jacob
passed away. She then married Jack Montgomery; they were divorced. Betty then
married Ed Viterna; Ed passed away. Betty later married Harry White. In 1997
Harry and Betty were victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, with Harry passing
away. After recovering and learning how to walk, talk and do daily tasks,
Betty then fought a valiant battle against dementia and Alzheimer disease. She
was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latte r-day Saints,
where she had served as a primary teacher, compassionate service leader, and
stake Sunday School secretary. She received a serviceman's mother award. She
was a foster mother to many children. She helped organize the PTA in
Riverdale. She worked as a waitress and a school lunch cook at Ben Lomond High
School for 13 years, and various other schools. She was a member of the Utah
Daughters of the Pioneers, which she truly enjoyed; she also was involved in
the African Violet Club, and the Fraternal Order of The Eagles. She had a
beautiful yard where she enjoyed being among her flowers. She was always
giving to others through service. She raised Pomeranians, Australian
Shepherds, canaries and finches. Betty always had treats for whoever came to
visit and you couldn't leave without one. She was a loving caring person who
loved everyone unconditionally. Betty is survived by her children, Marvin
Jarman, Ogden; Gordon (Ardith) Jarman, Harrisville; Marla Moore, Brigham City;
Eugene (S hirley) Jarman, Pingree, ID; Bruce (Dixie) Jarman, Clinton; and
Juleen (Dennis) Moss, Farr West. She is also survived by 41 grandchildren; 62
great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren; plus many
step-children, -grandchildren, -great-grandchildren, and
-great-great-grandchildren, whom she loved as her own. Betty was preceded in
death by her parents, her husbands, four brothers, four sisters, and five
grandchildren. We would like to thank those at Manor Care who gave loving care
and kindness to our mother. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 11,
2005 at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where
friends may call on Sunday 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45
p.m. Interment, Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/9/2005 - 7/10/2005.