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Allen, Joseph W.
HOOPER - Joseph W. Allen, age 79, passed away on June 11, 2005, after a long
illness. He was born on September 16, 1925 in Holladay, Utah to Fred R. and
Florence Woods Allen. He married his sweetheart Florence Parker on August 1,
1945 in the Logan LDS Temple. Joe honorably served his country in the United
States Air Force in World War II completing 25 missions as a tail gunner in a
B-17, with the 15th Air Force 301 Bomb Group, stationed in Foggia, Italy. Joe
attended and graduated from Ogden High School in 1944. He received a
Bachelor's and Master's of Education degree from the University of Utah and
his love of education led to other post-graduate studies at Utah State and
BYU. He was a teacher and principal in Weber County Schools for 38 years. He
was the Hooper Notary Public for 30 years. He was a charter member of the
Hooper Lion's Club and served as chairman of several celebrations. He has been
involved in scouting for a lifetime and served as Scout Master, committee
chairman, and a Merit Badge councilor. Joe's testimony reflected his love of
the Savior and his fellow man. He always gave to those in need and he truly
loved and cared for those he met, even unto the end. He is a member of the LDS
Church and has served faithfully in many positions, including Ward clerk,
Executive secretary, councilor in Lakeview Stake mission presidency, a High
Councilman in Hooper Stake, Bishop's councilor, Bishop, and a dear home
teacher. He and his wife served an LDS mission to Guyana, South America, a
Hooper Stake mission, and were Ordinance workers for the Ogden Temple for nine
years. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Florence and children, JoLene
(Jerry) Park, Jim P. (Janette) Allen, Drue (Greg) Randall all of Hooper, Gayle
(Mike) Kelley of Ogden; Foster children, Etta (Tom) Thompson, New Mexico,
Amedee (Karen) Sanchez, Seattle, WA; his sister, Virginia (Don) Widdison of
Hooper; 19 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, his traveling buddies, the
Johnsons, P ages, the Gang from Hooper, and many dear friends. He was preceded
in death by a son, Jerald R. Allen, a brother, Fred R. Allen Jr., and his
parents. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 11 a.m. at
the Hooper 8th Ward, 5601 S. 6100 W. with Bishop Jon Peterson officiating.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in
Roy, 5865 S. 1900 W., and on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church
prior to services. Interment, Hooper Cemetery where military honors will be
accorded. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005.

Bruen, Elizabeth Kap Smith
08/07/31 - 06/12/05 OGDEN - Elizabeth Bruen, 73, died Sunday, June 12, 2005 at
a local nursing home of causes incident to age. She was born on August 7, 1931
in Ogden to Jerry and Marie Kap. She married Fred H. Smith on August 13, 1949
and their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Fred died
on January 11, 1965. Elizabeth then married Charles E. Bruen, III on July 3,
1970. She worked at DDO and IRS for 25 years. She retired in 1992, relocating
to Island Park, ID. She enjoyed camping, reading, crocheting, traveling and
spending time with her family. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints. She held various teaching positions in the church as
well as being active in the cub scout program. She is survived by her husband,
Charles E. Bruen and her children and grandchildren, Dale Smith and family,
Robert Smith and family, Karen Garcia and family, Craig Smith and family,
Chuck Bruen and family, Mark Bruen and family, Curtis Bruen and family. The
family would like to thank Emeritus Assisted Living & Horizon Hospice for
their support and care of Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd.,
Ogden where family and friends may call on Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
the Alzheimer's Association, 845 E. 4800 S., Murray, UT 84107. Send
condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.

Combe Jr., Jule
OGDEN - Jule Combe, Jr., 85, passed away Monday, June 13, 2005 peacefully at
his home. He was born on July 7, 1919 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Jule Combe,
Sr. and Beatrice Laura Parker. He graduated in the first graduating class of
Ogden High School. He married Margaret Farley, she preceded him in death, On
December 7, 1962 he married Gloria Glauser in Ogden. Jule served in the U.S.
Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and had served as a scout leader and is an elder. Jule
worked as a sheet metal mechanic and worked for Superior Air Handling for 40
plus years, as one of their best men. He was a hard worker and worked from
sun-up to sundown. He could fix anything or build anything. He was a
jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and traveling. He loved his
children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; three sons and
five daughters, Suzanne Combe, Eatonville, WA; Lynda (Tom) Cox, O gden;
Michael (Debee) Combe, Tremonton; Dawn (Brent) Doxey, Ogden; Ronald (Shawna)
Blackhurst, Salt Lake City; Sharon (Phil) Judd, Ogden; Becky (Mark) Murray,
Hyde Park, UT; Jeffrey Blackhurst, Ogden; 32 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers and four sisters;
Jack Combe, Pleasant View; Duane (Mary Lou) Combe, Ogden; Maxine Thompson,
West Jordan; Clarean Ricketts, Washington Terrace; Carol (Ralph) Wiggins, Roy
and Pat (Ronald) Van Alfen, Ogden. He was preceded in death by his first wife
Margaret, three grandchildren; Shauna Cox, Kiley Adam Drysdale, Elizabeth
Murray and two sisters, Virginia and Helen. This hard working, loving man will
be missed greatly by all his family. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
June 17, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Family
and friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on
Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Memorial Gardens of the
Wasatch. S end condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.

Hansen, Lee Marion
ST. GEORGE, Utah - Lee Marion Hansen, 72, passed away June 12, 2005 in St.
George, Utah. He was born November 30, 1932 to Alfred Henry Hansen and Lydia
Sophia Hindberg in Corinne, Utah. He married Ruth Carol Mann on July 22, 1955
in Garland, Utah and their marriage was sealed in the Logan Temple on December
14, 1956. Lee was a Korean War veteran and served his country from July 1952
to May 1954. His years of employment included working at Swifts, farming and
34 years at Thiokol. He served as Scout and Explorer Leader in the Ward and
Stake. He was a devout member of the LDS Church and was an Elders Quorum
President and Executive Secretary. Lee loved working in his yard and had a
lawn that was envied by all. He inherited his fathers passion for woodworking
and took great pleasure in it. He also enjoyed playing the washtub base with
his brothers, Wes, Vern and Dee in the "Sharecroppers" band. He is survived by
his wife, Carol; children, Carol Lee (Kevin) Parrish, Mesquite, NV, Sally
(John) Higley, Perry, UT, Lisa (Thom) Payne, Phelan, California, Darrel (Lisa)
Hansen, Las Vegas, NV, Linda (Ross) Deters, Grand Junction, CO, and Mitzi
(Eric) Mahler, Pickerington, OH; 32 grandchildren; and 17-1/2
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, 2005, 12
p.m., St. George LDS Riverbend Ward Chapel, 2583 E 350 N, St. George, Utah.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m., prior to services at
the Chapel. Interment will be in the Washington City Cemetery, Washington, UT
under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary (435) 673-4221. Condolences may be
sent through the Metcalf website at www.metcalfmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.

Lemmon, Maxine Harrison
Maxine Harrison Lemmon ROY - Maxine Lemmon was born in Grantsville, Utah on
December 28, 1917 and she died peacefully with her children at her bedside,
Saturday, June 11, 2005. Her life was centered around her faith, family and
"bringing dessert". Her effervescence and enthusiasm were greatly treasured
and she was always the life of the party. Maxine had a special way of making
each loved one feel like her favorite. Her family includes; Lee Harrison
Nielson, Lani Tolman Bourne (George), Charlotte Nielson Trainor (James),
Valerie McKee Egzibher (Hagos), Larry Scott Lemmon, Steven Earl "Tex" Lemmon,
and Stewart Ross Lemmon (deceased) (Tamilynn Sparks). Grandchildren; Sherri
Lee Harris, Mark Nielson, Sydney Seitz, Stacy Platt, Missy Burgio, Dana
Tolman, Tracee Tolman (deceased), Joseph Tolman, Nathan Tolman, Mali Tolman,
Nicholas Tolman, Nina Zinchenko, Michael James Trainor, Ward McKee, David
McKee, Bradley McKee, Ryan Lemmon, Craig Lemmon, Michael Lemmon, Lindsey
Whiteman, Krystal Lemmo n, Kyle Lemmon, Jackson Lemmon and Tanner Lemmon; 40
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
two brothers, Ross Harrison (Ann), Murray, Utah; Glade Harrison (Grace),
Toquerville, Utah. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 15th at 2 p.m.
at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South. Friends and family may call
at the mortuary Wednesday from 12 to 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to The Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Interment, North Ogden Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at
lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005.

Lewis, Richard C.
NORTH OGDEN - Richard C. Lewis (Rick) son of Ralph and Claudia Lewis and Pete
and Cherri Oenes died Friday, June 10, 2005. He left behind his two kids,
Mackenzie and Spencer, he also left behind his brother, Bret (Margie) Lewis; a
sister, Staci (Matt) Oenes Wise; his niece, Kortney; his nephew, Corbin and
his one and only, Holly Hinkley. Rick loved the outdoors especially
fly-fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph. Graveside services
will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the North Ogden Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Aaron's Mortuary & Crematory, 1600
Washington Blvd. Condolences may be extended to the family at
aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/14/2005.

Mobley, Beulah B.
Beulah B. Mobley OGDEN - Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
great-great-grandmother and sister, Beulah Beatrice Brown Mobley, passed away
Tuesday, June 7, 2005 in Waycross, GA. She was 91. She was born September 12,
1913 in No. Platte, Nebraska, a daughter of Walter E. and Forest Addy Brown.
She married John Mobley on August 24, 1933 in Farmington, UT. He passed away
July 7, 1992. Beulah worked beside her husband in their business at Allied
Metals for many years. At the time of her retirement she spent many hours as a
volunteer at St. Benedict's Hospital. Her greatest joy in life was spending
time with her family, from coast to coast. Beulah is survived by four
daughters, Peggy Powers, Lincoln, CA: Elaine Mathias, So. Ogden, UT; Jackie
(Stanford) Herrin, Waycross, GA and Gloria (James) Webster, Millbrook, AL. 20
grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John; one daughter, Forest Man
zel and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June
15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park,
4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/14/2005.

Montoya, Edward Lee
OGDEN - Edward (Ed) Lee Montoya, 47, our beloved son, brother and father
passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 11, 2005. Ed was born June 27, 1957
in Ogden, UT to Modesto Edward and Carmen Archuletta Montoya. He attended
Ogden City Schools graduating from Ogden High School in 1975. Ed married Olga
Castillo on September 8, 1976 in Ogden. They were later divorced. He is
survived by his children, Antoine (Ursela) Montoya of Wishram, WA, Nicholas
(Jennifer) Montoya of Roy, Sergio Montoya of Roy, Adrianna Jon of Ogden and
Isiah Montoya of Ogden; his mother, Carmen Montoya of Ogden his father,
Modesto Edward (Judy) Montoya of Pleasant View; brothers and sisters, Albert
(Kelly) Montoya of South Weber, Anna (Jaime) Guzman of Ogden Nancy Wright of
Marysville CA; and Duane Montoya of Ogden; four grandchildren, Alexxis,
Samuel, Alex and Xavier. He was preceded in death by a sister, Laura Montoya
and a nephew, Anthony Wright. A graveside service will be held at 10: 00 a.m.
on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Ben Lomond Cemetery, located at 526 East
2850 North. A viewing will be held from 6 to 7: 30 pm on Wednesday, June 15,
2005 at Aaron's Mortuary & Crematory, 1600 Washington Blvd; with a Holy Rosary
to follow at 7:30 p.m. Condolences may be extended to the family at
aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/14/2005 - 6/15/2005.

Smith, Donald Thorpe
Donald Thorpe Smith OGDEN - Our loving father, brother, grandfather and
great-grandfather, Donald Thorpe Smith, passed away from this life on Sunday,
June 12, 2005. Don was born August 10, 1914 in Wellsville, Utah to Parley
Kilfoyle Smith and Vida Brenchley Thorpe. He married Marguerite Pearce on
October 5, 1938 in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Don worked as a teenager thinning
beets to help support his family and siblings. He began cutting hair at a very
young age and then graduated from barber school and barbered for approximately
70 years. He enjoyed baseball, hunting and fly-fishing. Later in life he and
Marguerite enjoyed many wonderful days golfing. Dad had an exceptional ability
to relate to young children. It seems that all young children were drawn to
him and he loved every moment of it. He served in the Logan 3rd Ward as
assistant scout master and also served in the branch presidency at the
Sunshine Terrace. Surviving are one son and two daughters, Larry Don Smith
(Karyl) of Famington, Carolyn Brunson (Barry) of Ogden and Jolene Stillson (
Frank) of Worland, Wyoming; also a brother, Morris Smith of Logan and a
sister, Ivy Jean Kohler of Pleasant View. Don was preceded in death by his
wife, Marguerite, four brothers and one sister, as well as one son, Douglas
Pearce Smith and one grandson, Mark Smith. Don has seven grandchildren and
eleven great-grandchildren. Friends and family may call at Myers Mortuary, 845
Washington Blvd., Ogden on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12:00 noon at
the Hyrum City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/14/2005.

Thompson, Gerald Leo
Gerald Leo (Jerry) Thompson Surrounded by his family, Gerald Leo (Jerry)
Thompson passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005, after a valiant battle with
cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa. His service to the
community, his business, and his church, leave a legacy of accomplishments and
gratitude from those who knew him. Jerry was born May 14, 1936, in Brigham
City, Utah, to Erland and Blache Thompson. He attended schools in Brigham City
and Tremonton, Utah, where he graduated from Bear River High School in 1954.
He loved to recall happy memories of high school sports, working on a dry farm
and being "Most Preferred Man." He attended Weber Jr. College and Utah State
University and served a mission in South Australia for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Ann Richards from Midvale, Utah on
September 13, 1961. They have five children and eight grandchildren. Following
graduate school, Jerry served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. He and Ann
then m oved to Concord, CA where Jerry continued to work in the airline
industry. When a business opportunity became available, they moved to Hanford,
where Jerry has been a partner at Bacome Insurance for 32 years. He loved his
employees and his customers. Active in the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Jerry has served as a Bishop, Stake President, Mission
President, Regional Representative and as a member of the Fresno Temple
Presidency. His most recent church calling, his favorite, was that of teaching
Gospel Doctrine. Jerry loved the Lord and followed His teachings throughout
his life. Jerry is survived by his wife, Ann, their three sons, Kirk, and his
wife, Kristi, of Rockville, MD, Eric, of Hanford, Jim and his wife, Chantal,
of Richmond, VA; two daughters, Kristine and her husband Michael Hawkins of
Issaquah, WA, Teresa and her husband, Scott Taylor of Hanford; Grandchildren,
Candice, Kevin, and Ava Marie Thompson, Justin, Cameron, and Ryan Hawkins,
Jake and Dane Taylor; a si ster, Janet, and her husband, Rodney Larsen of St.
George, UT, along with numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jerry
truly loved his family and his heritage. Graveside services will be on
Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. at the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery in
Tremonton, Utah. Local arrangements by Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home. On-line
condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/14/2005.

Thurber, Brandon G.
OGDEN - Brandon G. Thurber, 24, passed away Friday, June 10, 2005 at McKay-Dee
Hospital. He was born December 7, 1980 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Alan Kay and
Lynnette Gibson Thurber. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1999. On May
3, 2002 he married his sweetheart, Shambree McFarland in the Bountiful L.D.S.
Temple. He was a member of the West Weber 3rd Ward. He served in the
California Anaheim Mission. He loved to ride his bike and passed away doing
what he loved. He had his concealed weapons instructors license and enjoyed
teaching. He also enjoyed working on his grandfather's farm and was happiest
when he was busy working. Brandon had his own lawn care business, Grass
Blades. He loved life to the fullest and lived life in the fast lane. He is
survived by his wife, Shambree; his parents, Alan and Lynnette Thurber of West
Weber; in-laws, Jeff and Lori Lewis of North Ogden and Richard and Jenifer
McFarland of West Haven. He is also survived by one brothe r and three
sisters, Casey Ryan (Alice) Thurber, Camilla (Michael) Adams, Jennie (Tyson)
Smith, Elizabeth Thurber and four nieces and one on the way, whom he loved
very much. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 11 a.m.
at the West Weber L.D.S. 3rd Ward, 4100 W. 900 S., West Weber with Bishop Gene
Atkinson officiating. Family and friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 845
Washington Blvd., Ogden on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, West Weber Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
a fund has been set up in Brandon's name at any America First Credit Union
branch. Send condolences to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 6/13/2005 - 6/14/2005.

Tucker, Earl Albert
Earl Albert Tucker, age 58, finished his earthly journey on the 10th of June
2005 at his home in Olalla, Washington. He was born on the 20th of November
1946 in Kenilworth, Utah to Stanley Tucker and Barbara Florence Perkins
Tucker. He married Bridget Jane Howe on the 16th of June 1979 in Battle
Mountain, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized on the 21st of May 1983
in the Ogden Temple. He graduated from Carlin High School. He joined the US
Navy Military at the age of 18 and served on the USS Hopewell from 1965 to
1969. His highest rank was STG3 and he served two terms in Vietnam. He worked
as a Warehouseman at Battle Mountain Gold for 15 years and retired in 1985. He
enjoyed fishing and hunting with his father, brothers, and anybody else he
could get to go with him. He was a member of the Olalla Ward LDS Church. He is
survived by: wife Bridget of Olalla, Washington; mother Barbara Tucker of
Pleasant View, Utah; brother Stanley Tucker of Joyce, Washington; sister
Candace (Rodney) Brown of South Ogden, Utah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Stanley and his brothers Bobby, Rodney,
and Jimmy Tucker. Funeral services will be held in Port Orchard, Washington on
the 15th of June 2005 at 4 p.m. in the LDS Church on Mullenix Road. Graveside
services will be held on Saturday the 18th of June 2005 at 11 a.m. at the
Carlin Cemetery in Carlin, Nevada. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Hospice Center of Kitsap County and the National Kidney Foundation.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 6/14/2005.