OBITS: Standard-Examiner 20 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 Abbott, Lawrence Paul MORGAN - Lawrence Paul (Doc) Abbott Born December 21, 1933 to Dr. Ethan Marsh and Margaret Elizabeth Rosthauser Abbott. Died July 17, 2005. He graduated from Morgan High School in 1952, and served in the USAF. Married LaJuana Ann Prichard September 1958, they later divorced. On July 2, 1979 Larry married Margie Beck. He retired from Holcim cement plant in 1993. Dad and Marge enjoyed golf; camping in Island Park, Idaho with Lin and JB, Jerry and Gin. His greatest joy was the time spent with his family. Larry is survived by his wife. Children, Teresa (Russell) Smith, Susan (Denzil) Spendlove, Donna (Mike) Oliver, Gary (Dianne) Beck, Linn(Jim) Barratt, Gin (Jerry) Russell, 17 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, and brother. Graveside services will be held Thursday July 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the North Morgan Cemetery. The family would like to thank all those who lovingly cared for dad, especially IHC Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Email condolences at www.walker-mortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Barker, Ryan Christopher LAYTON - Ryan Christopher Barker passed away July 16, 2005. He was born in Ogden on January 13, 1976 to Scott L. Barker and Marlene K. Martin. Ryan was a fun-loving jokester as a boy and loved playing basketball and boating with his family. He graduated from Bonneville High School in 1994. He then began learning the auto sales business from his father. Ryan loved buying and selling cars and working with his Dad and brother Cory for the past ten years. He also enjoyed golfing, riding four-wheelers with his brother Scotty, and especially fishing. Ryan was a kind, generous, good-hearted person who was always willing to help someone in need. Ryan will be greatly missed and is loved so much by his family and also his special friends, Christina Lambrose and Ken Gomm. It is a great comfort for his family to know that Ryan no longer has the daily struggle and turmoil that he has had to endure here on earth for the last several years, but that he is now in the comfo rting, healing arms of Jesus. Ryan will be especially missed by his Dad, who was his best friend who loved, helped and cared about him so very much. He is survived by his father, Scott L. Barker (Marilyn Barker); his mother, Marlene King (Brent King); sister, Heidi Sholly (Damon Sholly); brother, Cory Barker (Krissy Barker); half brothers, Scotty and Sean Barker; half-sisters, Camie and Katie Barker; niece and nephews Tage, Kiersty, Caleb and Trae Sholly and Brendon Barker; and grandmothers, Sharon L. Martin and Juanita S. Barker. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Clyde P. Martin and Leonard W. Barker and his uncle, Brian L. Barker. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up in Ryan's name and donations may be made at any Golden West Credit U nion. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/20/2005 - 7/21/2005. Barrus, Winford Melvin TREMONTON, Utah - Our dear father, grandfather and great grandfather, Winford Melvin Barrus, returned home to his beloved Father in Heaven on July 18, 2005. We know he was welcomed into the loving arms of his eternal sweetheart, Orlean, who he has missed so much during the past two years. This glad reunion also included his mother, Zina and father, Ruel Melvin, his beloved little brother LaVern, and two sisters, Leola and Verla who had preceded him in death. Winford was born July 30, 1912 in Groveland, Bingham, Idaho. He has five sisters and three brothers and was reared in the farming community of Groveland, Idaho. He worked on the family farm as he grew up and was a great help to his family as they struggled to make a living from their farm. Winford attended Utah State University from 1932 - 1936 where he was a member of the USU track team and graduated with a BS degree in Civil Engineering. Winford married Orlean Hodges on February 25, 1937 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They were blessed with six children: Melvin (Beth), Emma Jean (Bryan Larsen), Hunter (Janice), Jodie (Soni), Marilyn (Ronald Taylor), and Timothy (Cleo). They have 31 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. After graduating from USU he worked a short time for the U.S. Government Resettlement Agency. The rest of his working career was with the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company as manager of the canal system, which later became the Bear River Canal Company. Winford retired from the Canal Company in 1975. He was also a licensed surveyor in Utah and operated his private surveying business until he was eighty years old. He had the reputation of being a fair and honest businessman. With his wife Orlean they owned and operated the Drapery Center where he was the master installer of Orlean's many drapery creations. Winford was very active in his church serving as ward clerk in several bishoprics, as scoutmaster, and a faithful home teacher. He was bishop of the Deweyville Ward from 1952 - 1957. In 1977 to 1978, Winford and Orlean served as full-time, proselyting missionaries to the Washington Seattle Mission. Later they served as temple workers in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. Winford loved family activities, singing, dancing, attending his church meetings, and reading the Book of Mormon. He was a patient man, kind and loving, slow to anger, and careful to judge. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Winford is survived by his six children, three sisters, Lillian Nelsen, Rosalie Campbell, and Delsa Campbell and two brothers Ruel and Neil, all grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Deweyville/Riverview Ward Chapel located at 10750 North Highway 38, Deweyville, Utah with his son, Bishop Hunter Barrus, presiding. There will be a viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2005 at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tr emonton, Utah and also from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church preceding the funeral services. The family expresses sincere thanks to the wonderful caregivers and volunteers at the Bear River Valley Care Center for their love and dedicated caring service given to Winford during his stay. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Bryant, Lynn T. NORTH OGDEN - Lynn Thomas Bryant, 63, passed away Monday, July 18, 2005 at his home. He was born June 29, 1942 in Ogden, a son of Gordon Davis and Nellie Chandler Bryant. He was educated in the Ogden City Schools. Lynn married Ruby Arbon in Ogden and they were later divorced. He married Noreena Walker in Salt Lake City and they later divorced. On January 15, 1993, he married Caroline Larsen. While in school he helped his parents operate Gray Cliff Lodge. After graduation he went to work for Mountain Bell and later left to operate a "Mr. Steak" in Salt Lake City. He then returned to the phone company and retired with 35 years of service. Lynn's interests included snowmobiling, four-wheeling, water and snow skiing, motorcycles, holidays at the lake and cruises with his wife. Surviving are his wife, Caroline, of North Ogden; three sons, Doug (Lisa),Murray; Chester (Amy), Sandy; Daniel (fiancee Jessica), Rock Springs, WY; two daughters, Jami, Salt Lake City; Vanessa, Green River, WY; and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister and one brother, Sue (Jerry) Egbert, Ogden; Bruce (Jeanne), Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Cary Lynn, and mother-in-law, Jean McFarland Larsen. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 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 on 7/20/2005. Clark, Jim M. SOUTH WEBER - Jim Magnus Clark, 77, died Monday, July 18, 2005 at his home in South Weber. He was born January 8, 1928 in Ogden, a son of Magnus A. and Mary Nelsen Clark. He lived in South Weber for most of his life. On June 10, 1951, Jim married Sharon Hansen in Evanston, Wyoming. Sharon preceded him in death on March 17, 2004. He was a sheet metal repairman at Hill Air Force Base retiring after 33 years. Jim enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and farming. Surviving are three sons, Mike (Beverly) Clark, Robert Clark, Larry (Sharon) Clark, four grandchildren, Callie, Preston, Aurora and Brandon; his daughter-in-law, Lisa, and son Max. Also surviving are one brother and one sister, Bob Clark and Mae Kariger. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and son, Jim Clark; brothers, Howard Clark, Jack Clark, Egan Clark; and sisters, Ruby Tuck, Norman Jensen, and Ellen Hastings. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Cottrell, Donald Ernest Donald Ernest Cottrell, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family on July 17, 2005 in Kaysville, Utah after a long battle with cancer. Don was born on January 6, 1930 in McGill, Nevada to John W. and Mary Gertrude Garside Cottrell. Don married Betty Jean Bates on November 5, 1951. They had three daughters. They were later divorced. He married Linda Rae Blood on December 17, 1976. The marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple in October 1985. Don lived in McGill until he was 18 when he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on February 4, 1948. He served on Guam and other Pacific Islands, and then was stationed at Perrin AFB in Texas beginning in 1951. Don was then stationed in Japan at Johnson AFB, Tokyo for 18 months and returned to Texas in April 1953. He was discharged from the Air Force in September of that same year. He worked at Perrin AFB as a civilian employee in flight operations. He transferred to Hill AFB in 1957 in the same operation. He attended and graduated from the FAA Academy in 1959. He then returned to Hill and continued working in flight operations and later Range Control Operations. He was promoted to Range Control Liaison Officer for the Utah Test and Training Range at Dugway Proving Grounds. He retired February 2, 1985 with 35 years service. Don had a special interest in shooting trap and skeet and was twice president of the Hill Rod and Gun Club and was instrumental in getting the Wasatch Gun Range open in Fruit Heights. He has many trophies for trap and skeet shooting and was runner-up to the Utah State Champion in Skeet in 1973. Don and Linda were called to serve two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The first of which was in the Baton Rouge, LA Mission June 1986 to November 1987. They later served in the Texas Houston East Mission from March 1993 to February 1994. In January 1997 they were called to serve as ordinance workers in the Bountif ul Temple. Don has had many church callings in his life, including: Elder's Quorum Presidency, Executive Secretary, High Priest Presidency and was a faithful home teacher for many years. Don was a great example of service. After living in Layton, Utah for 28 years, they moved to McGill where Don was born and raised. He has left behind many dear friends who have traveled many miles to help in his care and serve him through his illness. He is survived by his wife, Linda; and his three daughters: Catherine Ann (John) Williams of Syracuse, Rebekah Lynn (Bob) Elmer of Salt Lake City, Mary Lee (Kelly ) Waite of Layton; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Dale of McGill, NV. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and five sisters. The family would like to give a special thanks to the dedicated caregivers of Community Nursing Services & Hospice for the special care given to Don and the family. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Kaysville 8th Ward Chapel (Rock Chapel), 25 S. 200 E. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Thursday from 12:45 to 1:45 at the church. Interment, Draper Cemetery at 9th E. 12400 S. in Draper. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/19/2005 - 7/20/2005. Frandsen, Shelby CLEARFIELD - Shelby Ann Frandsen, our precious little angel was born June 30, 2005 and returned to her Father in Heaven on July 19, 2005. She leaves behind her mother Bethany Ann Frandsen, twin sister Brooklynn, grandparents Darren and Becky Frandsen, her uncle Mitch, and her great-grandparents, Herman and Lois Frandsen and Duane and Kay Gerrard. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Don and Diana Kimose. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 22, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Kaysville City Cemetery. Friends and family may call Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Road. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Hill, Ronald Joseph CLEARFIELD - Ronald Joseph Hill, our golden ray of sunshine, left us on Thursday, July 14, 2005, to continue on his journey at the age of 49. Ron was born February 4, 1956 in Ogden, Utah to Gene and Corrine Hill. Ron was the fourth of five children, always the perfect gentleman in a house full of females. He never lost his gentlemanly ways even in adulthood. Ron lived in Layton, under the care of TURN Community Services. He loved traveling with his mother, and left us while traveling with her in his favorite place, Turnerville, Wyoming. Ron never let his disabilities get him down and enjoyed most his simple life of traveling and watching all sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. Even with his quiet shyness, if you ever had any questions of sports, Ron knew the answers and loved to talk about it. Ron won many awards while participating in Special Olympics and was proud of his achievements, as we were of him. He loved teasing his brother-in-law and found great j oy being around his family. Ron, our love for you will continue to grow. We take comfort in knowing you can now watch over us and take care of us. We love you and will miss you, but we know you are now always with us. As a family, we would like to thank Ginger, Rachel, Robert and everyone at TURN Community Services. You were always there for Ron and we are eternally grateful. You are a part of his family. Surviving are his mother, Corrine Hill Richens, Riverdale; sisters, Marilyn and Randy Meyer, South Ogden; Diana and Carl Bullock, Hooper; and Carolyn and Craig Boyer, Hooper; six nephews, five nieces, and many great-nephews and nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Waiting to carry him onto his next journey were his father, Gene Hill, sister, Jean Child, stepfather, Cliff Richens and his grandparents. Services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Clearfield City Cemetery. Friends and family may call at Lindquist's Clearfield Mortuary, 1050 South State Street, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Holmes, Bud LIBERTY - Ross Dee (Bud) Holmes, age 89 of Liberty, formerly of California, died Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in Lehi, Utah of causes incident to age. Bud was born Dec. 30, 1915 in Liberty, Utah, son of Robert Franklin and Sarah Ann Chard Holmes. He married Ruth Priest March 20, 1940 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were later divorced. He married Charlotte Brown and later divorced. Bud was raised in Liberty on the family farm and served an LDS Mission in Missouri. He moved his family to Northern California where he worked several years in the saw mills and then returned to Utah where he retired from Morton-Thiokol. He enjoyed ranching, horses, hunting, golfing, and the outdoors. He had many friends and loved his family. Survived by three sons and three daughters: Danny (Kathy) Holmes, Lebanon, OR; Jim Holmes and Howard (Birdie) Holmes, both of Willits, CA; Sandra (Leon) Parsons, Corvallis, OR; Suszann (Howard) Overton, McPherson, KS; Julia (Lenard) Wing, Lehi, UT; 19 grandchil dren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Cleo (Lee) Painter, Plain City, UT; Reta Stanley, St. David, AZ; Avan (Cheryl) Holmes, Liberty; Julia (Richard) Smith, Lehi; Clifford (Renae) Holmes, Liberty; Shyrel (Bob) Roberts, Huntsville; Carl (Penny) Holmes, Richfield, serving a mission in Ammon, Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters, Dick, Jimmy, Delta, Aileen, and Josie. Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Liberty, Utah Ward LDS Chapel, followed by interment in the Liberty Cemetery. Funeral directors, Wing Mortuary, Lehi. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Kennedy, Ervie D. Ervie E. Kennedy, whose children called him Daddy Erve, husband, father, brother and friend passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005 at the age of 46 after battling a lifelong illness. Erve, also known to his friends as Papa Smurf, was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming on April 30, 1959, the son of Fern and June Elaine Davison Kennedy. He later met and married Shirley Jeffesen on March 25, 1983. They were later sealed in the Ogden, Utah temple for time and eternity on June 26, 1984. Erve spent his childhood and young adult years in Randolph, Utah. He graduated from South Rich High School in May of 1977. He rode saddle bronc in the high school rodeo circuit and for several years after, participated in the high school choir and went on a chorale tour in Europe. He had a great love of life and made friends easily with his witty sense of humor. Erve was a very talented welder. He had made the decision to become a welder at the age of twelve and pursued that ambition with all the zest i n life he had to offer. He practiced many hours and was always looking for ways to improve his talent. Erve served a successful mission in the Arcadia, California Mission from 1979 through 1981. Those who will miss him include his wife, Shirley Kennedy, of Plain City, UT; three children, Wyatt Fern, Heather Ann, and David Erve all of Plain City, UT. He is also survived by four sisters, Norma Tootsie (Arlo) Eastman, of Woodruff, UT; Sally (Howard) Davidson of Riverton, WY; Montreuil (Steve) Fox, of Evanston, WY; and Kande (Eric) Dean, of Randolph, UT. He is survived by his mother, June Elaine (Bob) Vosler, of Randolph, UT. He was preceded in death by his father, and a daughter, Eileen Brianna. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston, Wyoming from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; and one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. at the Randolph L.D.S. Church. Interm ent will follow services at the Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, Utah. Arrangements are under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Moore, Kevin L. Kevin L. Moore was killed Saturday evening while riding his horse on Knighton Ridge behind Causey Dam. He was familiar with this area and often enjoyed long rides with friends and family. His horse slipped on some loose shale, causing Kevin to fall 250 yards down into a ravine. The family is thankful that he died doing what he loved in the outdoors while riding with his friends. Kevin was born on September 15, 1956, to Lester and Elaine Harbertson Moore in Ogden. He is survived by his wife, Janet, his sons, Jon and Jason, his brother and best friend, Wayne (Chris), his brother Jay (Faye), sister Nancy, and his mother Elaine of Sunset. His father Lester died just over a year ago. Kevin met Janet in April of 1981 and they spent 25 years of good times and rough times together. Their relationship and marriage was like no other and Janet is grateful for all the memories of the fun times they had. Kevin helped Janet raise her two sons, Jon and Jason; both looked upon him as a father and a friend. He would have done anything for them and they would have done anything for him. Kevin taught the boys all about guns, hunting, dogs, camping, horses, and life in general. He worked hard at his job as a construction superintendent for Hogan and Associates for the last 15 years. He knew all aspects of the construction trade and prided himself on being a master carpenter, a skill he learned from his father. He has many accomplishments to his credit: Bridgerland Ice Arena, the Union Station Art Gallery, many churches and schools, and most currently, Syracuse High School. He took a lot of pride in his skills. Kevin was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident at the age of 19, forever changing his life. Kevin worked hard all week through constant pain to enjoy his weekends. He was always ready for an adventure. Kevin owned and operated Moore's Nordic Valley Big Game Hound Kennel in Nordic Valley. He successfully bred and trained many champion dogs. He had 12 dogs and f our horses. He enjoyed hunting cougars, deer, and elk and guided other hunters. Kevin was an outdoorsman in every sense of the word. He was ready to ride, hunt, camp, fish, ride ATVs or whatever the day might bring. Janet would like to express her deepest gratitude to Kevin's many friends who tried to help him and stayed by his side until Search and Rescue could get to him and to those that simply hiked in to see how they could help. These friends are forever in the hearts of Janet and her family for the courage and friendship that they showed their friend, Kevin, at the end of his life. Cremation will be conducted under the direction of Leavitt's Mortuary. Kevin's ashes will be spread in the mountains that he loved so much. On Friday July 22, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. there will be a short memorial for people to pay their respects at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. A celebration of Kevin's life and memory will be held at his home on Saturday, July 23, 2005, beginning at 5 p.m. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/20/2005 - 7/21/2005. Parkinson, DeLone Reeves Cutler DeLone Reeves Cutler Parkinson died July 16, 2005, in Brigham City. She was born January 10, 1918 in Willard, Utah, the daughter of Miley J. Reeves and Selma Braegger Reeves. She was raised in Brigham City and attended Box Elder High School. She married Ransom J. Cutler in 1935 and had two children, Dallas (Sheila) Cutler and Bonne Annis. They divorced in 1968 and she later married Harold Parkinson in 1972. She was a member of the LDS Church and worked as an LPN at St. Benedict Hospital in Ogden. She was preceded in death by both husbands and a grandson. She is survived by son Dallas (Sheila) and daughter Bonnie and five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank her friends and neigbors for their kindness to her and the staff at Pioneer Care Center for their caring and expert care and special thanks to friend and helper Dennis Atkinson. Friends and family may call Friday, July 22, at 11:00 a.m., at the Lake View Ward, 865 S. 300 W., Brigham City. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon at the Brigham Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family signing a guestbook at www.allenmortuaries.net. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Petersen, Doris L. Lindsay 1916-2005 MIDWAY - Our loving Mother and Grandmother Doris L. Lindsay Petersen, 89, passed away on July 17, 2005. Doris was born on Jan. 4, 1916 to William O. and Carrie Estelle Provost. She was the 7th child in a family of 10. Doris was raised in Midway, Utah and graduated from Wasatch High School. She was married to Hal T. Lindsay in September 1935, in Provo, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 30, 1939. they are the parents of one daughter and one son; RaNae Lindsay Petersen (Bruce) & Val (Sharron) Lindsay. Doris later moved to Evanston, Wyoming and married Herman A, Petersen in March 1959. Herman had two children Bruce (RaNae) Petersen, and Linda (Neil) Jensen. She is the very proud and loving Grandma to 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Doris also has one living sister, Estelle Provost Rounds of Laramie, Wyoming. She was also a Gray Lady Volunteer at Wyoming State Hospita l for many years, baking cookies and playing the piano for them. She did many hours of community service. She worked several years as the Evanston Weather Reporter. And she worked as a clerk for over 40 years. Her many talents include : leadership , music, piano, choir, gardening, cooking, sewing, oil painting, and decorating. Her greatest gift was charity. We all love her for her example, courage, strength, and for her fun loving and caring ways. A special thanks is given to Orem Care Center for their kindness and service. Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life July 22, at Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home: 288 N. Main street, Heber City. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing prior, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Midway Cemetery. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Ransom, W. Irving ROY - Our beloved father and grandfather, Irv Ransom, 81, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2005 at the McKay-Dee Hospital from a short illness. Irv was born April 29, 1924 in Richmond, Utah, a son of James I. and Hazel Johnson Ransom. He was raised in Tremonton, Utah and graduated from Bear River High School in 1942. I rv joined the Army Air Corp as an officer during World War II earning his pilot wings. He flew C-47's in North Africa and Italy. After the war he continued service with the Air Force Reserves and has retained close friendships. Upon returning from war Irv courted and married his sweetheart Clytie Anderson on March 6, 1946 in Elwood, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple in 1968. She preceded him death just six weeks ago on June 1, 2005. He received his education at the University of Utah and Idaho State, graduating from the College of Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist in Tremonton, Boise, Idaho, Springville, Orem, and Br igham City. He retired from Eli Lilly & Co. as well as K-Mart pharmacy. Irv maintained membership in the Utah Pharmaceutical Association. Through the years, he was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Kiwanis, Elks, Eagles and the Sons of Utah Pioneers, where he served in various positions. Irv enjoyed family outings on the boat, panning for gold, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, and cross word puzzles. Irv was a proud member of the BYU Cougar Club and a long time football season ticket holder. Many weekends were also spent watching NASCAR racing. Surviving are two daughters, Marti (Michael) Ransom-Andrew, Salt Lake City; Jill (Kit) Workman, West Point, three grandchildren, Candice (Niel) Ekberg, Lehi; Kristopher and Justin Workman, West Point; one sister, Joyce (Darrell) Loveland, Brigham City. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ronald and Ross Ransom. The Ransom family would like to give thanks to all those who cared for Dad at McKay-Dee ICU and Coun try Pines Assisted Living in Clinton, Utah. Additional thanks to Gillies Funeral Chapel for their care and compassion towards our family during the loss of Mom and Dad. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call on Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County. You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Storey, Maurice Clyde NORTH SALT LAKE - Maurice Clyde Mick Storey, 97, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, July 16, 2005, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loved ones. Mick loved his family and enjoyed spending time teasing his grandchildren and telling stories about his boyhood. He was born June 29, 1908 to Charles Henry and Maud Melissa Berrett Storey in North Ogden, Utah. He married his sweetheart, Haroldine Dene Stone in 1941; later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. While he was young, Mick loved playing baseball and played on teams throughout Northern Utah. He later took up golf and played into his nineties. He got a hole in one at the age of 82. He loved to bowl and was on teams in Pocatello for more than 30 years. His mind was strong and active to the end. At age 94 Mick began to write poetry and stories about his life. He loved the beauty of nature and the out-of-doors. He was a great storyteller and always had a fresh joke to tell to his family and fri ends. His nurses loved his quick wit and sense of humor. He and his family moved to Pocatello, Idaho in 1952, where Mick worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1971. In 2001 Mick and Dene moved to Bountiful to be closer to their family. They were members of the Camelot Ward in North Salt Lake and enjoyed their loving neighbors, the Bonds and the Halls, and wish to thank them for all their kindness. Mick was loved by everyone who knew him. He is survived by Haroldine, his sweet wife of 64 years; children, Shanna Brown and John Peterson of Elko, Nevada; Kent and Debbie Storey of Meridian, Idaho; Jolene and Nick Cash of Bountiful, Utah; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brother, Lewis Storey, sister Irene Wright, and numerous nieces and nephews, whom he adored. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters. We will miss his warm hugs and big belly, his infectious laugh, and his homemade cooking. Funeral se rvices will be held on Friday, July 22, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., where friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery in North Ogden. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Thornton, James Lawrence James Lawrence Thornton, born January 9, 1926 in El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 11, 2005 in Roseville, California. James was preceded in death by loving wife of 56 years, Marilyn Jean, and son Dennis L. Thornton (Madeline) of Ogden, Utah. James is survived by three children, Jackie Bedwell (Carl) of Rocklin; James R. Thornton (Sherry) of Morgan Hill; and Lorrie Kemp (Eric) of Roseville. "Grandpa Jim" was the loving grandfather of six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Prior to moving to Lincoln, Jim lived in Sunnyvale, where he was an avid golfer and enjoyed competing at Saratoga Country Club. Jim was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Second Marine Division. During his career, Jim served as Vice President of the United Transportation Union, as well as General Chairman. His early career was spent as a Conductor/Brakeman on the Southern Pacific Railroad in Ogden, Utah, where he also served as the local union representative. Friends are invited to a celebration of Jim's life at an Open House on July 29, 2005, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Kilaga Springs Community Center, 1167 Sun City Blvd., at Lincoln Hills in Lincoln, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund or the Sutter Hospice Roseville, 1836 Sierra Gardens Dr. Ste. 130, Roseville, CA 95661. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 7/18/2005 - 7/20/2005. Vance, Jackson Jackson Presley Vance FARMINGTON - Our precious little angel was born and returned to his Father in Heaven on July 16, 2005. He leaves behind his parents Brian David and Cheryl Lynn Hanson Vance, Farmington; UT; grandparents, Dr. Jerry and Judy Vance, Farmington, UT; Max and Bettie Hanson, Fruit Heights, UT; great-grandparents, Clyde and Christine Knighton, Farr West, UT; Buzz and Jeanette Ruby, Reno, NV; Ed and Arlene Hanson, Fruit Heights, UT; Albert and Janet Moltz, Boonville, NY. Ed and Arlene Hanson, Fruit Heights; Albert and Janet Moltz, Boonville, NY. Private graveside services will be held for the family. Funeral directors, Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Weight, Patricia John Patricia Johnson Weight Our beautiful, kind, loving wife, mother and grandmother Patricia Johnson Weight passed from this life July 17, 2005 from heart failure. Patricia was born December 4, 1932 at her grandmother's home in Fairview Idaho, to Beatrice Gilbert and Jesse Lamb Johnson. While attending B.Y.U. Patricia met her eternal sweetheart Glen Aldous Weight. They were married in the Logan Temple on September 12, 1952 and together they raised five sons and one daughter. Her greatest joy was her family. Mom, we love you and will dearly miss you. She is survived by her beloved husband, Glen Aldous, and her children, Terry (Jane) Batavia, IL; Steve (Debbie), Fairview Park, OH; Brian (Cheryl), Kaysville, UT; Sandra (Kevin) Nelson, Mantua, UT; Gregory (Karen), Brigham City, UT; Darcie (stillborn), Tyler (Brooklynn), Munich, Germany; 15 grandsons and eight granddaughters, sisters, Utahna and Beatrice and brothers, Alma and Jesse. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2 005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Willard Stake Chapel, 685 West 2250 South, Perry, UT. Friends may call Thursday, July 21, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the Church. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, UT. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005. Young, Edith Munz Doris Young Beloved mother, sister, grandmother Edith Doris Munz Young died 17 July 2005 at her home in Centerville. She was born 18 December 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the second child of George David Munz and Edith Teresa Hedelius. Her parents and a brother, Richard Munz, preceded her in death. Although born in Salt Lake City, Doris grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, attending public schools and graduating from Elkhart High School. Her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she met and married Harold Dewey Young 6 August 1938. They later divorced. She was always a faithful and active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the Relief Society and Primary organizations. Doris worked many years for the Federal Reserve Bank, first in Cleveland, Ohio and later in Salt Lake City. She leaves a large posterity whom she loved and cherished. She was a kind and gentle matriarch to her family. Daughter Phyllis and Larry Burke - Kary and Claudean Burke (Trent, S ean, Gavin, Adam); Shelly and Gordon Sleve (Jenna, Christian, Sarah); Daniel and Amber Burke (Ethan). Daughter Judy and Gary Hawkins - Jeffrey and Tracy Hawkins (Bradley, Mitchell, Ryan); Scott and Jill Hawkins (Mallori, Madison, Mason); Michael and Rochelle Hawkins (Ethan, Nicolas); Marnie and Marc Bryson (Corbin, Eric, Lyndsay); Andrew and Justiel Hawkins. Son Harold and Ann Young - Tyson and Tracy Young (Mercades, Gabriel, Kaleb, Sariah); Hayley and Ryan Willoughby; Ryan and Jenni Young (Spencer, Elizabeth); Jeremy Young; Logan and Shantel (Sarah). Son Mark and Suzanne Young - Zachary, Spencer, Tyler, Ashley. She also leaves two dear sisters, Lillian Zedlar of Sparta, Tennessee and Barbara and Jim Humbarger of Elkhart, Indiana; also her niece Nancy Kile of Cookeville, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel at 160 South 300 East, Centerville at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 21, with Bishop David Layton officiating. Family will g reet friends at a viewing at 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Centerville City Cemetery. A special thanks to kind and caring friends and neighbors. Arrangements are under the direction of Myers Mortuary in Layton. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/20/2005.