OBITS: Standard-Examiner 12 Jun 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 Abeyta, Helen (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY OF HELEN ABEYTA Sept. 14, 1914-June 12, 2004 It seems like just yesterday you were telling us to be good and be ready, mis ehitos, cause Jesus is coming, and that every time you pray you see all our faces and you pray for all of us cause you love us. You told us when you go to heaven you want to see us all with you someday. So let's all fulfill our Mom's and grandma's prayers. We love and miss your smile, hugs and good advice so much. We hope and pray that someday we'll see you again soon. Your hitas and hitos, Ruth, Lillian, Nimrod, Conrad, Larry, son- and daughter-in-laws, and all your grandchildren. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/12/2005. Chandler, Florence Child 5/19/1916 - 6/8/2005 With her children at her bedside, Florence Child Chandler died on Jun 8, 2005 in Lafayette, California, at age 89. She was born May 19, 1916 in Salt Lake City, the second of Charles William and Alveretta Clayton Child's four children of whom Beth preceded Florence in death and Frank and Loretta survive. She spent her childhood in Los Angeles, but the family returned to Salt Lake where she moved through Roosevelt Junior High and East High School at a breathless pace, graduating at sixteen. By 1936 she had completed her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics at Utah State and became the first woman to win the university's Science Gold Medal. That fall she began a year of graduate study in Child Development at Detroit's Merrill-Palmer Institute. In 1939 she went to work for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Helper, Utah, as a Nursery School Supervisor. It was here that she met Joseph Chandler of North Ogden, a four-letter college athlete at Weber State and biology graduate who was teaching and coaching at Helper Jr. High. Within weeks they became engaged and then married in September of 1938. A year later, Joe applied and was accepted into graduate school at New York University, so the newlyweds moved east from Utah to Greenwich Village. When they returned to Utah, Florence settled into full-time home making, bearing and rearing three sons and a daughter. Once, the youngest had entered school, however, she began a 21 year career in education, teaching successively in Monroe, Arcadia, Fortuna, and Meadow Moor Elementary Schools in Granite District. Early on, she ran for and was elected Faculty Representative to the Granite Education Association. By her retirement she had held countless positions, chaired numerous committees, served as president of the Granite Education Association, the Utah Education Association Classroom Teachers, the state Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Development and, after retirement, of both the Gr anite and the Utah Retired Teacher's Associations. She served on the Boards of all these organizations, the Board of Wasatch Manor, as well as on the state Professional Practices Commission and on several National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Teams. She was an active member of Alpha Delta Kappa and Delta Kappa Gamma, both honorary teachers' sororities. Florence Chandler was a busy woman and lobbied the Utah Sate Legislature on Education issues well into her 80s. In her LDS ward, she served almost two decades as Librarian. Meanwhile, she tended carefully to a large and grateful family. She is survived by her four children, Neal, Susan, Alan, and Clay; twelve grandchildren and step grandchildren, Alexis, Brad, Brian, Collin, Courtney, Gerritt, Hanno, Katie, Leslie, L.J., Michael, Quinn; and seven great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren, Anastasia, Carina, Caitlin, Devon, Mitchell, Quinn, and Samantha. Her passing follows by only seven weeks the death of her husband . After 66 years of marriage, she missed him terribly and, so, has left us to follow him home. In her memory, we invite you to join us for a viewing and her funeral. The viewing will take place at the Foothill 4th Ward, 1794 S. Texas St., Salt Lake City, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16. The Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/12/2005. Gibson, Tana Marie Larsen Tana Marie Larsen Gibson OGDEN - "To Know Her Is To Love Her".. Tana M. Gibson left us early on the morning of Thursday, June 9, 2005, while surrounded by her loving husband and loyal companions, at her home in Plain City. Tana was born in Ogden, Utah on December 15, 1942 to Nathan "Bill" and Arline Larsen. She graduated from Ben Lomond High School and then attended beauty school and became a cosmetologist. She owned and operated her own style salon, Style Street, in Ogden. Tana married the love of her life, Brent Gibson, in a small outdoor ceremony August 8, 1967, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She loved to travel to rodeos with Brent, keeping the dogs in tow; they traveled all over the U.S. together touching people's lives everywhere they went. She owned and operated Dodge Duds for 15 years while on the road. Tana has left behind an amazing husband, Brent; her parents, Bill and Arline Larsen; her son, Shane (Tracey) Gibson and their children, Kyle and Paige; her siblings, Cherri (Pe te) Oenes, Mitchell Larsen, Marianne (Paul) Nielson, Doug Larsen and Janis (Danny) Heil; four devoted dogs and one sly cat; nieces, nephews and many, many close friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Larsen. Tana will be remembered as a wonderful and loving wife, daughter, sister and friend. She was known for her warmth, compassion, unconditional love and sense of humor. With generosity, thoughtfulness and kindness she brought light and love to her family and friends. Tana unselfishly gave to anyone in need. Tana was always ready for an adventure, whether falling off the back of Brent's snowmobile or traveling across the country to a rodeo, she was up for anything. Tana has a special bond with her niece, Katy, she loved her as if she were her own. Tana was also grandma "Nana" to her favorite great niece, Claire, whom she cared for deeply. Tana was a helper and a healer, whose open heart, outgoing nature and overwhelming generosity touched all of us in such an amazing w ay. So, we say goodnight dear friend, we have been blessed to have you in our lives, you will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 13th at 1 p.m. at the Roy City Cemetery, 5200 South 2300 West. In lieu of flowers, Tana and Brent would like donations to be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA, 30368-2454. Brent would like to thank Dr. Vincent Hansen and his entire staff for their care, advise and support for the past years, Callie Bick for her helping hand and loving heart and Rocky Mountain Hospice for their advise and care when it mattered most. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Roy Mortuary. Email condolences to the family at lrm@lindquistmortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Heywood, Jean David Jean David Heywood finished his earthly journey June 8, 2005. He was born December 18, 1921 in Ogden. He was the third son of Charles and Marguerite Wheelwright Heywood. He married Peggy Bott on June 26, 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on June 26, 1950. He graduated from Davis High School and attended Weber State College. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II from October 1942 through December 1945. He was a maintenance crew chief for C-46 Aircraft and was stationed for 29 months in India. He was co-owner and manager of Chic Armature and Generator Products for 35 years, where he taught his sons the value of hard work. He was an active member of the LDS Church. Charity and service to his fellowman was his greatest goal. He held many Ward and Stake church leadership positions throughout his life. He was a devoted husband and cared for his wife for many years through her health problems. Surviving are three sons: David ( Ronalee), South Ogden; Roger (Tanya), Fruit Heights; Quinn, Ogden; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is survived by two brothers, George and Blaine. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, his parents and two brothers. Services will be Monday, June 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Viewing will be held one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Washington Heights Memorial Park. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Kiefner, Richard Gibbons (Dick) Richard Gibbons James Kiefner was born September 25, 1933, and left this earth on June 7, 2005 after a valiant three year battle with ill health. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. He leaves behind to mourn his passing his wife, Joan; daughter, Leslie; mother-in-law, Vera; brother, Donald of Baltimore, MD; brother-in-law, Rudi of Portland, OR and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sons Kevin and Brian of Kaysville, UT; parents, Stanley and Evelyn of Baltimore, MD and father-in-law, Rudi. Richard moved to El Dorado Hills from Kaysville, UT in 1978 and retired from Aerojet as the Minuteman Program Director. He was a unique, generous and loving person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, golf, pets, especially dogs, and the company of friends. A viewing will be held Monday, June 13, 2005 at Miller Funeral Home, 507 Scott Street, Folsom, CA from 4 to 7 p.m. Graveside services and burial w ill be June 15th at 3 p.m., at Kaysville Cemetery in Kaysville, Utah. In lieu of flowers the family requests prayers and masses to be said in his honor. He is greatly missed and irreplaceable in our lives. Until we meet again, you'll be in our hearts. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Guest Book Flowers Charities Lemmon, Maxine Harrison Maxine Harrison Lemmon Our beloved Maxine Harrison Lemmon passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2005. Funeral Services will be held at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South, Roy, on June 15 at 2 p.m. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/12/2005. McCoy, Garland Columbus ROY - Our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Garland Columbus McCoy, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. He was born February 1, 1925 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to Clarence W. and Willie A. McCoy. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 and was at sea on the USS Tennessee when Pearl Harbor was attacked. He also served in World War II and left the Navy at age 21. When he returned home, he married our mother, Helen Ellis on August 11,1946. They left Missouri shortly after they were married and traveled to Utah. He worked for Hill Air Force Base for 32 years before retiring. Dad always enjoyed going hunting, fishing and camping with the family. He and mom would often go fishing together and traveled with their motor home until his health would not permit him to travel. Garland is survived by his wife, Helen, of Roy, children: Garland (Marlene) McCoy, Roy; Vivian (Russell) Nance, Mt. Green; Denny (Janet ) McCoy, Ogden; Deloris (Mark) Greenhalgh, F arr West; Dorris (Scott) Kinser, Roy. He had 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers and sisters; AJ McCoy, Orene Faulkner, Edna Darity, James McCoy, Marie Groblebe, of Missouri and half-brother Johnny Lee Hatcher, of Louisiana. Garland was preceded in death by his father, mother and half-brother and sisters, Joyce Ann Hatcher, Robert Eugene Hatcher, and Judy Garland Hatcher. The family would like to thank the staff of the Washington Terrace Health Services and Vista Care Hospice staff for all their love, support and care they gave to both our father and family. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 13th at Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch at 2:00 p.m. 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, Utah. Friends and family may call on Sunday, June 12th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. "Memories are kept in our minds and hearts and we have countless memories of you dad, until we meet again." In lieu o f flowers the family request you donate to your favorite charity. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/11/2005 - 6/12/2005. Mortensen, Keith E. Arizona - Keith E. Mortensen, 62, passed away at his home in Mohave Valley, Arizona on June 1, 2005. He was born on November 5, 1942 to Frank and Ada Mortensen of Roy. Keith grew up in Roy and learned at an early age to love the outdoors and fishing and hunting in the mountains. He joined the Navy in August 1961 and served in the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Ariskany, CV34 as a plane captain. He was honorable discharged in August of 1965. He married Lourel L. Vicek on March 1969. They had two children a son and daughter. They later divorced. Keith is survived by his son Frank Mortensen and wife Kristina, two grandchildren, a son Tyler A. and daughter Bailey E. Mortensen, North Fork, Virginia; his daughter Ruby (Mark) Lemoine and their two boys Cougar and Drac Lemonine, Roy. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister; Richard (Mort) Mortensen, Sunset; Ross D. Mortensen, Thayne, Wyoming and Jerre (Joseph W.) Todd, Layton. Keith was a past member of t he Ogden Sky Knights and held a private pilot license and a glider pilot license. He truly enjoyed flying and jumping with all his friends and buddies. Keith worked for a time at the Ogden Airport and then went to Wonder Bread in Ogden and Twin Falls, Idaho where he retired and returned to Roy. He owned and operated the Buffalo Bird (with a brother) for approximately five years before selling the store and moving to Arizona. Keith will be greatly missed by his family and his many good friends and buddies he grew up with. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. A gathering for family and friends on Tuesday will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. prior to services. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/12/2005 - 6/13/2005. Nelson, Julia Ann Brown Julia Ann Brown Nelson passed away Wednesday morning from natural causes. Julia was born in Bude, Mississippi, on November 11, 1926 to Hattie Mae Goolsby Brown and Samuel Brown, Sr. She was a schoolteacher in Mississippi, then met Richard Nelson and moved to Utah. Julia married Richard on September 21, 1951 in Meadville, Mississippi. They resided in Layton, Utah and have lived there over 53 years. Julia was a devoted member of New Zion Baptist Church in Ogden for 50 years. She was employed at Hill Air Force Base, Marquardt Corporation and later retired while at Futura Corporation. Julia was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. Julia had five children: four sons and one step-daughter. She was very close to her family, always encouraging and supportive. She never missed a sporting event of her children. She believed totally in her children always telling them that they could achieve anything they wanted as long as they believed. Julia is survi ved by her loving husband, Richard, and her children. Surviving children include: Ken and his wife, Sharon, from Southlake, TX and their three children; Orlando and his wife, Rexine, from Taylorsville, UT and their seven children; Claude Nelson and Lorna Smith, from Layton and their three children; Barbara and her husband, Dan, from Mobile AL and their three children. Her surviving brothers and sisters include: Samuel Brown Jr. [Juanita], Meadville, MS; Dorothy Brown, Brooklyn, NY; Nathanial Brown (Beverly), Meadville, MS; Mary Bell Tucker (Tommie), Layton, UT; Roscoe Brown, (Eleanor), Carson, CA; Charles Edward Brown, Los Angeles, CA. Very special niece, Eileen Tucker Cosby (David), and their two children, Anthem, AZ. Julia also had 18 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and many nieces, and nephews. Julia was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Julius Wayne, and her brothers and sisters: Ruth Brown, Naomi Walter, Betty Brown, and James Brown. Funeral services will be held T uesday, June 14, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Road, Layton. Friends may also call Monday evening, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and between 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Myers Mortuary. Internment will be at Lindquist Memorial Park, 1867 Fairfield Road, Layton. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/12/2005. Steed, Don Flint CLEARFIELD - Don Flint Steed 86, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, returned to our Heavenly Father June 9, 2005. Surrounded by his loving family as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. Don was born March 11, 1919 in Clearfield to Charles and Mabel Steed. He graduated from Davis High School in 1937. He married his life long sweetheart Marjorie Brown in the Salt Lake Temple on May 21, 1941. He served his country in the Army Signal Corp during WWII. He founded Steed Electric Company in 1947 where it continues to operate in Clearfield. He was known by all as a highly skilled, hard working man who could make or fix anything for anyone. He enjoyed building homes in Clearfield, St. George and Yuma, AZ. His hobbies included welding, electrical design, gardening, traveling, camping and raising livestock. He spent his life caring for his loving companion, family and others. Don was a faithful member of the LDS church where he served wher ever called with dedication. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, three sons, Richard )Debby) Steed of Clearfield, Gregory (Dawn) of Syracuse, and Larry Steed of West Point. Seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one sister Verla (Grant) Olsen of Clearfield, and one brother Jay (Pat) of Wenatchee, Washington. He was proceeded in death by his parents Charles and Mable Steed, four brothers Ronald Steed, Wilkie Steed, Jerro Steed, and Lynn Steed, one sister Charlene Steed, his two triplet sisters Doris and infant daughter Steed, his son Dennis and daughter Beverly. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday June 15, 2005 at the Clearfield 8th Ward, 300 North 200 West, Clearfield, UT. Friends and family may call from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held in the Clearfield City Cemetery 1050 South State, Clearfield, UT. Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Layton Mortuary. E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/12/2005.