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Aubele, William Peter
William Bill Peter Aubele OGDEN, 92, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2005.
He was born June 9, 1912 in Ogden, the son of Max J. and Clara Sagstetter
Aubele. He married Anne C. Nardine on May 24, 1934. She preceded him in death
on June 5, 1986. Bill was a member of the Catholic Church. He worked as a
sausage maker for W.C. Parke and Son. He is survived by one brother, Herbert
(Elda) Aubele of AZ; two sisters, Elenore (Curly) Thompson, ID; Melba (Orvill)
Holdermann, NV; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents, wife, and one sister, Juanita R. Hancock. Special thanks to Irene
Farr for her loving care to Bill and to all the staff and friends at Three
Links Tower for their enduring friendship. Graveside services will be held on
Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch,
1718 Combe Road, South Ogden. There will be a visitation on Wednesday from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Send
condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005.

Delgado, Filiberto C.
Filiberto Casarez Delgado, age 75, died February 27, 2005 from complications
of a stroke. Filiberto was born on February 4, 1930 in McAllen, Texas and
raised there, the 2nd of nine children born to Antonio and Celestina Casarez
Delgado. On April 18, 1950 Filiberto married his sweetheart, Maria Barrera,
and together they became the parents of 15 children. They lived in Texas for
several years before moving to Clearfield in 1958. Filiberto worked at a
variety of jobs, including running Delgado's Cafe for three years and the
Migrant Council in Layton, helping migrant workers in the Davis County area.
He was a member of the Catholic Church. He and Maria later divorced. Filiberto
spent the next portion of his life living and working in California, Texas and
Washington. He loved to fish and many family members share memories of
spending time with him in the outdoors. Filiberto is survived by his former
wife, Maria of Texas; the following children and their spouses, Dora of
Washington; Filiberto, Gilbert, David, Andy, Angel, Pedro, Maryann and Leonor
of Utah; Domingo of Florida and Yolanda, Linda, Rey, William and Tony of
Texas; 103 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters
Hilario, Lauro, Elpidio, Amelia, Cecilia, Tony and Eva and numerous nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Augustine. He
will be missed by his family. A viewing will be held at Aaron's Mortuary, 1600
Washington Blvd., Ogden on Tuesday, March 1st from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mass will be
held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2nd at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church,
210 South Chapel St., Layton. Internment will follow at the Clearfield City
Cemetery, 1050 S. State St., Clearfield. The family wishes to express their
appreciation to Arlene Love and all the staff at Aspen Care Center for their
care and concern for Filiberto during his time there. Your kindness will
always be remembered. Condolences to the family may be emailed to
aarons@relia.net
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.

Gunn, Janice Enid Timms
Janice Enid Timms Gunn, 83, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2005. Born
April 12, 1921 in Centerville, Utah, daughter of Thomas and Arminta Timms.
Janice attended Davis High School and played the flute and piccolo and
tap-danced. She attended business college in Salt Lake City and worked as a
legal secretary for Bachman, Bachman, and Bachman Law Offices. During WWII,
she worked at Hill AFB in the blue print department. In 1942, Janice met her
husband, Lester, when she was a waitress at the old streetcar diner at Cherry
Hill, and he was a military highway patrolman in the Army. They married on
August 27, 1944 in Salt Lake City, and later moved to Texas, Utah, Wyoming,
Montana, California (28 years) and back to Utah for the past 25 years. Janice
was always very active and enjoyed camping, waterskiing, fishing, bowling,
roller-skating, gardening, cooking, canning, sewing, crocheting, and
especially her music. She was the pianist/organist at Richmond, CA, Avena l,
CA, and Sebastopol, CA LDS wards. Janice always had music in her life and
loved playing and teaching. She lovingly taught hundreds of students and took
pride in each of them. Janice was also always crocheting, and made many
beautiful afghans, giving them away to her family and friends. She was an
active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Fruit
Heights 4th Ward. She served in many positions and was loved by all. After 60
wonderful years of marriage, Janice and Lester were sealed in the Bountiful
Temple in January 2005. Janice is survived by her husband, Lester Gunn;
daughter, Ruth (Phil) Duarte of Cloverdale, CA; son, Steven (Elna) Manning of
No. Salt Lake; daughter-in-law, Sarah Gunn of Tucson, AZ. She is also survived
by a sister, Ruth (Joseph) Edmunds of St. George; and brother, Keith Timms of
Kearns. Preceded in death by her sons, Douglas Gunn and Earl Gunn; a daughter,
Enid Marie Manning, and brothers, Leslie Timms, Bertrand Timms, and Stanley
Timms. Fu neral services will be held Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 2 p.m. at
the Fruit Heights Stake Center, 170 N. Mountain Road. Friends and family may
call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main
and Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church. Interment, Centerville
City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.

Hall, Arva
Arva Jensen Hall, 80, passed away Friday, February 25, 2005 at the Oneida
County Hospital in Malad. She was born December 15, 1924 at Malad; weighing
only 3 pounds, she was not expected to live. Her parents were Verner Alva and
Gwen Wickham Jensen. Arva was raised and educated in Ridgedale, Idaho. She
graduated from Malad High School and LDS Seminary. After her marriage she
lived in San Francisco, CA for two years, then returned to Malad, where she as
since lived. She married Alden Lyle Hall January 7, 1944. She was a member of
the Malad LDS 6th Ward. She was a wonderful Compassionate Service Leader; she
served in the Relief Society Presidency, Primary, Sunday School and Young
Womens. She was always giving to others. No one ever went away empty handed
from her home. Arva served an LDS Mission in the Texas Houston Mission from
1989 to 1990. She was a clerk at grocery stores in Malad and cooked for
several years at the Chat & Chew Cafe and Tommy's Lunch. During WW II she
worked at the Ration Board. People were always important to her, she had many
friends and loved to go for car rides and to the drive-in. She crocheted
afghans for all her children and grandchildren; afghans and hangers for
friends and fro the Senior Citizens Center and hospital. She loved textile
painting and tube painting. She was an excellent seamstress and made hundreds
of quilts, dishtowels and pillowcases. Arva is survived by her husband of
Malad, Idaho; one son and two daughters, Alan Lyle and Loretta Hall, Rigby,
ID; Gloria Lois Burton and Lyla Gwen Steed, both of Roy, Utah. Also surviving
are nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her parents and a brother Nolan and a sister Lois. Funeral services will be
conducted on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Malad LDS 6th Ward. Friends may call
Wednesday morning, March 2nd at the Horsley Funeral Home from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Malad Cemetery. Services
are under direction of the Horsley Funeral Home.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.

Hollis, Kenneth Harold
ROY - Kenneth Harold Hollis, a proud member of "The Greatest Generation" who
loved life so much and lived it to the fullest, has finally decided it was
time to go fishing on those trout streams up in heaven. He died Thursday,
February 24, 2005, at the home of his son, surrounded by those who loved him,
after a valiant 18-month battle with leukemia. Just two weeks earlier, Harold
had celebrated his 82nd birthday. When he was diagnosed with a pre-leukemia
condition in October 2003, doctors told him he probably had only 3-6 months to
live. But with the fierce fighting spirit that served him so well when he
defended his country 60 years earlier in World War II, he fought this disease
and continually fooled the doctors who counted him out, time and again. Just
two days before his death, he was up walking the hallways of the VA Hospital,
trying to get stronger in an effort to get well again and fool 'em one more
time. He was so proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII,
when he participated in the Normandy Invasion-D-Day plus 6 - and numerous
other battle campaigns. He received several combat medals, including a Purple
Heart. The words "class," "style," "grace," "gentleman" and "generous" come to
mind most often when talking about Harold Hollis. He was a man with great
character and courage, a man with many great friends who cherished their
association with him. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting pheasant,
ducks, antelope and deer, and later in life he became an avid fisherman. He
loved spending time at Ken's cabin in Wyoming. He'll be greatly missed by his
ol' hunting and fishing buddies Gerry, Dee, Tobe and Cindell, his son Ken and
grandson Taylor, but he'll be anxiously greeted at the gates of heaven by his
Mom and Dad, his two brothers, and by a couple of his dear old friends Reed
Shaw and Dee Hendry, who went ahead of him to scout out the territory and will
no doubt be waiting for him with a hearty laugh and a good bull sto ry. Harold
was born February 10, 1923, in Wayne, OK, the son of Taylor Albert and Elva
Hardcastle Hollis. He grew up in Oklahoma and, after World War II, married
Jayne Kelly in 1948. They were later divorced but remained friends. He married
Maxine Peterson in 1962. They were later divorced. He worked in the purchasing
department at Pacific Iron and Steel (later Jetway Equipment Corp.) in
California and was transferred from Los Angeles to Ogden in 1955. He founded
Hollis Industrial Supply and Paints in 1965 and owned and operated his company
until retiring in 1992. Dad leaves behind two sons and two daughters: Kenneth
A. (Bonnie) Hollis, North Ogden; Randy (Susan) Hollis, Roy; Shannon A. (John)
Sasse', Tampa FL; and Jacqueline Hollis, Ogden; 11 grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces and friends, all of whom
adored him and thought he was the greatest guy in the world. He is also
survived by two sisters: Evelyn McAtee of Fort Smith, AK; and Laverne Walck o
f Tecumseh, OK. We will all cherish his memory and all the good times we
shared together forever. He was preceded in death by his parents and two
brothers, Oran "Chuck" Hollis and Blaine Hollis. The family wishes to thank
his wonderful home care nurses, the doctors and staff at the VA Hospital and
the Hospice nurses who were so kind and helpful to Harold as he fought his
illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. at
Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West, with Bishop Keith Foulger
officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and
on Wednesday from 10 to 10:45 prior to services. Interment, Myers Evergreen
Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd., Ogden. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/27/2005 - 3/1/2005.

Humpherys, Elma
Elma Hansen Humpherys died on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Crestwood Care
Center in Ogden. She was born in Brigham City on August 21, 1910, the eldest
child of Varnick and Birdie Hansen. She graduated from Box Elder High School
and attended the Dee Memorial Hospital of Nursing, graduating in 1931. She
studied pediatric nursing at the Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago and
then became the Pediatric Nursing Supervisor at the Dee Hospital from 1935
through 1941. She attended the University of Oregon and received a public
health nursing certificate. She worked as a public health nursing supervisor
in several districts in Utah including Vernal and Moab, where she enjoyed
working on the Navajo Indian Reservation. She married Robert E. Burns in 1943.
They were later divorced. In 1950 she married Lavon S. Humpherys. She worked
for the Weber County Health Department and served on the Weber County
Nutritional Committee. She was active in the Headstart and Red Cross programs
and on the Alternative to Drugs Committee sponsored by the Ogden City Schools.
She served as president of the Second District State Nurse's Association and
as president of the Dee Hospital Nursing Alumni. She worked as the nursing
supervisor for the Ogden City School District, where she retired in 1975. She
received the Utah State Nurse of the Year Award in 1970. She was an active
member of the LDS church and served in numerous callings in its various
organizations. She volunteered at the Family History Center and was a member
of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Farr South Center Company. She had a
strong love for her fellow man and would often be found serving others,
especially those who were less fortunate. She was preceded in death by her
husband, three sisters and one brother. Surviving is one son, Rich (Kim)
Humpherys of North Ogden and four grandchildren; one sister and two brothers,
Doris (Gerald) Kotter of North Ogden, Ned (Gayle) Hansen of North Ogden and
Lee (Donna) Hansen o f Brigham City. Her family would like to thank Crestwood
Care Center for the loving care they provided for Elma. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th
Street in Ogden. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, March 1, 2005 from 6
to 8 p.m. at the mortuary and also one hour prior to services. Interment,
Brigham City Cemetery.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005.

Mamanakis, George
MORGAN - George Michael Mamanakis, 89, passed peacefully from this life on
February 26, 2005, at his home surrounded by his family. George was born
September 6, 1915 in Hanna, Wyoming to Michael and Artemisa Barboulakis
Mamanakis. On July 24, 1943, he married Ellen Nelson, later solemnized in the
Logan Temple. On January 7, 1945, while serving in the Solomon Islands, he was
baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. George
was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy SeaBees. His company
joined the First Marine Division in capturing and securing Okinawa Island.
George was a heavy duty equipment specialist. After retiring from Civil
Service, George dedicated the next 30 years serving his country as the top
Naval Recruiter for the 11th and 12th Naval District. Throughout his years of
dedicated service, he received various awards including the Naval Commendation
Medal for Meritorious Service. At the age of 62, George enrolled at Weber St
ate College and three years later graduated with a degree in Gerontology and
Photography. A lover of mechanics, he operated his own garage for many years.
George also enjoyed camping, gardening, fishing, hunting, horseback riding,
and photography. George leaves behind a family that loved him, he will be
missed but not forgotten. He was an exceptional son, devoted husband, and
caring father and grandfather. George is survived by his wife, Ellen of 62
years, three daughters and two sons: Linda ((John) Willerton, Elwood
Mamanakis, Katie (Rob) Allred, Gary (Kandis) Mamanakis, and Carol (Glen)
Mecham. His legacy also includes 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two brothers and two
grandchildren. The family would like to give special thanks to IHC Hospice and
all those involved in dad's life in his later years. In lieu of flowers,
please contribute to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Missionary Fund. Funeral S ervices will be held Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 11
a.m. at the Morgan LDS Stake Center, at 355 North 700 East in Morgan. Friends
may call at Walker Mortuary in Morgan on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on
Thursday at the church from 9:45 to 10:45 prior to the funeral services.
Interment, South Morgan Cemetery. Email Condolences at www.walker-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.

Muniz, Dolores (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF DOLORES MUNIZ March 1, 1929 - July 30, 2004 Happy Birthday
Mom! There's not a day that goes by, that I don't think of you. We miss you
and love you. Your Daughter, Rita and grandkids
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.

Paul, Helen A.
Helen Adele Paul, 71, of Willard, was called home to her Heavenly Father on
February 27, 2005. Helen was born on January 17, 1934 to Fredrick and Fern
Cook Christophel in Sacramento, California. Helen was married to Henry Cox
from 1951 to 1966 Helen married the love of her life and soulmate, Charles D.
Paul, March 13, 1972. They were later sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple. Helen
raised her five sons as a single mother until Chuck came along. She worked at
the IRS for 25 years and then became a Tahitian Noni Distributor, which she
really enjoyed. She spent countless hours in service to her family and others.
Helen's crocheting and knitting provided afghans to the residents of Brigham
City's nursing homes for several years. Helen loved people and kept in touch
with family and friends throughout her life. She never forgot a telephone
number and never forgot the art of letter writing. Helen is survived by her
loving husband, Charles D. Paul and her sons: Michael, Steven, J effri, Chris
and John Cox. Six stepchildren, Charles and Dean Paul, Terry Haskell, DeeAnn
Porritt and Cindy Kelley, 41 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her stepson Jeff Paul and brother Fred. Funeral services
will be Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 12 Noon at the South Willard Chapel, 7615
South 665 West, South Willard. A viewing will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2005
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham
City and at the church from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Interment at the Willard City
Cemetery. You may email condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005.

Pulver, Charles Ray
FIELDING - Charles Ray Pulver, 83, our beloved husband, father and grandfather
passed away on February 26, 2005 in Fielding Utah, of cause's incident to age.
He was born in Payson Utah, May 2, 1921 to Amley Eugene and Zoe Ann Wilson
Pulver. He grew up in Payson. After high school he entered the Army Air Force
and served five years in World War Two as a radio operator and instructor. In
1943 he met the love of his life, LaJuana Jean Smith at the Dansante in Logan
Utah. On June 7, 1944 they were married in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Later
their marriage was solemnized in the Logan Temple. The first years of their
life were spent raising turkeys, after which he worked at Thiokol for
twenty-seven years as a machinist. Charles was a loving, kind, and gentle
husband, father and grandpa. His family was the most important thing in his
life. He loved life, had a great sense of humor, and always could make you
laugh. He loved to camp, especially in Yellowstone and Logan Canyon . He loved
to fish, garden, and work in his shop making things for his wife. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a High Priest in the
Hampton Ford Ward. He served in the Sunday School, the Primary and was ward
librarian for 12 years. He is survived by his wife LaJuana Jean Pulver, sons
Charles Jr. (Margaret) Pulver, Paul (Jayne) Pulver, daughters Geniel Pulver,
Michelle (Guy) Ballard; 17 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren,
Brothers Reid (LaPriel) Pulver, Jean (Shirley) Pulver and one sister Dot
(Sterling) Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services
will be Wednesday March 2 at 1:00 at the Fielding Stake Center. A viewing will
be March 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Rogers and Taylor funeral home and at the
Stake Center prior to the funeral. Interment will be in the Fielding Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.rogersandtaylor.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/28/2005 - 3/1/2005.

Roche, Carolyn Mae Evans
THATCHER - Carolyn Mae Evans Roche, 68, returned to her Heavenly Father
February 25, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a brave
battle with Parkinson's Disease. Mom was born August 8, 1936 in Downey, Idaho,
a daughter of John O. and Gladys Christensen Evans. She married her loving
companion Milton Leon Roche December 6, 1957, in Malad, Idaho. They were
sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple on June 23, 1977. She was a loving daughter,
sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor who devoted her life to
raising her family and working alongside her husband on the farm. She was an
active member of the LDS church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
brother Glade, her sister Lucille, and her son-in-law, Arthur Cervantez. She
is survived by her sweetheart Milton, who took exceptional care of Mom
throughout her illness. Also surviving are three sons and six daughters; Bryon
(Bea), John (Sheila), Julie (Val) Stokes, Bob (Becky), Mary (Sheldon) Leavitt,
Dianna Cervantez, Shirley (Al) Soifua, Tresa (Shawn) Miller, and Heidi Butler.
She adored her 42 grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers:
Merrill, Larry, Norman, Dean, Jack and Sam and her sisters Judy Teuscher and
Kathy Garner. The family is eternally grateful to Orfelinda Camposano and
Becky Roche who lovingly cared for Mom in her last months. A special thanks to
the loving care provided by Vista Care and Odyssey Hospice. Family and friends
may gather Wednesday, March 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral
Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton. Services will be held Thursday, March 3,
at 11:00 a.m. at the Thatcher Penrose LDS Chapel. A viewing will be held from
9-10:30 at the church prior to the funeral service. Internment will be in the
Bothwell Valley View Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.rogersandtaylor.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005.

Shepard, Kenneth Robert
Kenneth Robert Shepard, 76, passed away on Feb. 19 at Menifee Valley Medical
Center in Sun City, CA. Kenneth was born on Nov. 7, 1928 in Glens Falls, New
York and has resided in Sun City, CA for the past nine years. Prior to that,
he resided in Gardena, Ca. for 20 years, and Hudson Falls, New York. Kenneth
served in the Marine Corps during WWII and worked as a machinist for McDonnell
Douglas in Torrance for 20 years. Kenneth is survived by his sons, David
Shepard of Hacienda Heights, CA and Dan Shepard of South Ogden, UT; one
grandchild, Josh Shepard; and one great-grandchild, Aspen Elizabeth Shepard.
Services entrusted to: Evans - Brown Mortuaries (951) 679 - 1114.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.

Stockdale, William R.
OGDEN - William R Stockdale, 87, was reunited with his sweetheart of 59 years,
on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at his son's home. He was born October 20, 1917
in Franklin, Idaho, the eldest son of John William and Ethel Rallison
Stockdale. William graduated from Preston High School at the top of his class
and while there, he was in charge of the school bookstore. He graduated from
Utah State University where he was captain of the swim team. He married the
love of his life, Barbara Grace Jensen, on July 1, 1941 in the Logan LDS
Temple. They moved to Ogden where William had a successful CPA firm. As a man
ahead of his time, he was the first CPA in Ogden to put his accounting work on
computers. He loved to explore new ideas and looked at life not as a challenge
but as an opportunity for growth. William served as Alumni President of Utah
State University where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Alumni award.
He spent countless hours giving volunteer financial adv ice to the Robert H.
Hinckley Scholarship Foundation which offered scholarships to Weber State,
Utah State, University of Utah, and BYU. William's favorite saying was "Debt
is the devil's advocate." He loved to give financial advice to anyone that
sought his wisdom. He was an "Accountant's Accountant." William was a faithful
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in
many callings, among them were serving on the High Council, counselor in a
Bishopric, Stake Sunday School President and a faithful Home Teacher. Two of
his favorite callings were serving as a financial clerk with his partner
Barbara when they were first married and later as an Ogden Temple worker. One
of his greatest attributes was that he never sacrificed his integrity for
comfort, acceptance or social gain. His motto for the family was "With the
help of the Lord, we always land on our feet". He is survived by his six
children, Virginia (Brent deceased) Teeples, Chandler, AZ; Bill (Elaine)
Stockdale, Ogden; Ann (Paul) Checketts, Fruit Heights; Bob (Jana) Stockdale,
Billings, MT; Barbara (Gary) McDonald, Las Vegas, NV; and J. Paul Stockdale,
Ogden. He has 28 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Clarice Pyle,
Oklahoma; Nelda and Colleen Stockdale, both of Logan. His parents, wife,
brother, and son-in-law preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Eccles Park Ward Chapel, 1029 - 26th Street.
Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on
Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday at the Ward Chapel 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Interment, Logan City Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005.

Stoker, Ellis Dee
WEST POINT - Ellis Dee Stoker, beloved father, husband and brother, died
Sunday morning, February 27, 2005, at Davis North Medical Center, of a short
illness. He was 80 years young. Ellis was a kind soul that everyone who came
in contact with, liked. He was gentle and loving to his family and was a
friend to all. He said he only had friends he hadn't met. Ellis was born to
Thomas and Emma Oltivia Andersen Stoker and raised in Huntsville. He was the
youngest of 13 children and, as one can imagine, it was a lively household. On
February 17, 1947, he married Elva "Kate" Whitaker at the old Hermitage in
Ogden Canyon. He had just gotten home from the War where he served with
distinction aboard the U.S.S. Pennsylvania as a gunner on an anti-aircraft
battery. He was in all campaigns of the war after 1942 when he enlisted. Ellis
worked in the forestry business in one form or another from the time was 14
years old. He dropped out of school in the 9th grade to help his fat her,
getting a job with the CCC building trails and campgrounds around the
Huntsville/ Monte Cristo area. He then went to work for the Forest Service
until his enlistment. When he got out of the service and married Kate, he
moved to California and worked in the saw-mills along the northern coast. In
1952, he moved to Ashton, Idaho, and started a saw-mill with his nephew,
staying there until 1966 when he moved to Montana. He loved the outdoors and
was a good steward of the land. In November of 1957 he and Kate adopted a son,
Jody. He was his best friend and partner. Ellis was a life long member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and filled many callings, never
missing a Sunday unless there was a death of he was too ill to go. He was the
first to show up for the service and the last to leave. He moved to West Point
this past October to be with his son and his beloved daughter-in-law, Peggy.
He was preceded in death by Kate on June 21, 1995. He longed for her comp any
and sorely missed her companionship. All of his brothers and sisters have
passed. Ellis is survived by his son, Jody and his wife, Peggy; five
grandchildren, Dan (Alexandra), Frankfurt, Germany; Melanie and Erin, Roy;
Lani, West Jordan; and Steven, on a mission in Leon, Mexico. He had one
great-grandchild, Marshall, Germany. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the West Point 10th Ward
Chapel, 4383 West 300 North. Friends and family may call on Wednesday from 6
to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 333 West 5600 South, and on Thursday
from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the church. Interment, Willard City Cemetery, where
military honors will be accorded. Email condolences to the family at
lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.

Whitaker, Artell E.
Artell E. Whitaker, 77 passed peacefully from this life on February 25, 2005,
at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Artell was born March 25, 1927
in Bear River City, UT to Ercy Ulysses and Carrie Cleopha (Nelson) Whitaker.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 18 months during World War II in the
South Pacific. He was a Gunner's Mate on the U.S.S. Kadeshan Bay and the USS
Savo Island. He was discharged from the Navy on the Battleship Missouri in
Boston in 1946. He married Shirley Lou John on January 16, 1947 in Evanston,
Wyoming. They were later divorced. He married Mary Ellen Vroman on September
29, 1972 in Palmer, Alaska. They were later divorced. Artell married The love
of his life, Betty Lou Jackson on August 10, 1988 in Anchorage, Alaska. They
were later sealed in the Ogden Temple on March 25, 1999 and were active
members of the Bear River City 3rd Ward. When Artell returned home from the
Navy he farmed for a while in Bear River, and then moved his family to Moses
Lake, Washington, where he raised Potatoes and worked in the Sugar Beet
Factory. He quit farming and started working construction building freeways in
Western Washington. In 1964, he left Washington and went to Alaska. He was in
Canada on his way to Alaska when the Big Earthquake struck. Artell was a Heavy
Equipment Operator for 30 years. He built many Runways in the Bush in Alaska.
He always said that if you were going to spend your life doing a job, you had
better like what you are doing. He loved his job. He also worked on the Alaska
pipeline. He retired from his job on March 25, 1987, but he always told
everyone he met that if he was a young man he would still be in Alaska. After
he retired, he moved his family to Bear River City, where they still reside.
Surviving are his wife, Betty; one son, Artell Whitaker, Jr., Seattle, WA and
four daughters, Lou Ann Fauver, Kirkland, WA; Sherrie Jo Montesano, Spokane,
WA; Tami Anette Spurlock, Anchorage, AK; and Kimberly (Mic hael) Clawson,
Brigham City, UT; one brother, Lynn (Fern) Whitaker, Moses Lake, WA; one
brother-in-law, Tony Gallegos, Brigham City, UT; one sister-in-law, Helen
Whitaker, Brigham City, UT; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Artell was preceded in death by his parents,
Brothers Blaine and Lloyd Whitaker, Sister Kathryn Whitaker Gallegos, and
grandson Mick Zitting. His family wishes to thank the staff at Pioneer Care
Center for taking very good care of him during his 3 visits there in the last
10 months. They would especially like to thank, Karl, Carla, Amanda, Bonnie,
Noreen, Jen, Kayla, Sara, and Alan for treating him in such a loving manner
and as if he were a member of their own family. The family would also like
thank the angels of Legacy Hospice for the supportive and loving care given to
Artell and his family during his final days at home. We would especially like
to thank Deej, Marge, and Nichole for all the love they gave him and his f
amily. The family would also like to thank Dr. Lynn Q. Beard for his care of
Artell throughout his lengthy illnesses. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, March 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bear River City LDS Chapel at 5870
North 4700 West. Friends may call Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, and from 9:00 a.m.
to 10:45 a.m. at the LDS Chapel. Internment, Bear River City Cemetery where
military honors will be accorded. Condolences may be sent to
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/1/2005 - 3/2/2005.

Wood, Evelyn Brown
Evelyn Brown Wood, 86, died Saturday, Feb. 26, from injuries suffered in a
fall at home two days earlier. A true daughter of Zion, Evelyn was dedicated
to church and family her entire life, serving in many capacities in the LDS
Church. She was born Dec. 11, 1918, in American Fork, Utah, a daughter of
Ephraim Knowlton Hanks Brown and Zina Spratley Brown. Her mother died when she
was four and her father remarried Laura Brown. She and her sister moved to
Brigham City, Utah, to be with them when she was seven. She graduated from Box
Elder High School June 1, 1938 and married Dean F. Wood. Evelyn and Dean, her
husband of 67 years were the parents of twin daughters, Judean and Geraldean,
who were born in 1939; Judean died at 10 months. Later they had a daughter,
Geneal and sons Willard and Scott. She was a homemaker most of her life and
worked at Littons after her children were raised. Evelyn served as Primary
president and in other church positions before she and Dea n served a welfare
mission to Liberty Stake in Salt Lake City. They served 12 years as temple
workers in the Ogden and Bountiful temples. Evelyn was an excellent
seamstress, gracious hostess, kept a fine house and was always willing to
serve others. She and Dean spent many years hunting, fishing, and camping with
friends and family mainly at Strawberry Reservoir. Bridge was big in her life,
and she was part of a bridge club for more than 60 years. She is survived by
daughters, Geraldean (Quane) Kenyon, Boise, Idaho; Geneal (John) Newman,
Alpine, Utah; sons Willard (Tonya), Springville, Utah and Scott (Melissa),
Rexburg, Idaho. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 24
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,
brother, Knowlton, sister, Melva Brown and son-in-law, Glade Dunn. The family
gives a special thanks to friends and neighbors. Thanks also are due to
medical personnel at University of Utah Medical Center, Lakeview Hospital and
Vista Care Hospice. He r grandchildren will forever remember grandma's house
and her cookies. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at noon,
at the Farmington Rock Church, 272 North Main, with burial to follow at the
Garland Utah Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at
the church prior to the funeral. On-line condolences may be expressed at
www.rogersandtaylor.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/1/2005.