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Colligan, Donna Lou Street
Donna Lou Street Colligan OGDEN - Our dear mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and aunt who was loved beyond measure, passed peacefully
from us today. She had been fighting cancer for some time, and never lost hope
that she would some day beat it and we never lost hope that she would too.
Donna, 75, passed away Monday, February 28, 2005. She was born June 16, 1929,
in Ogden, Utah to Lewis W. and Beatrice Batchelor Street. She was a lifelong
resident of Ogden. Donna enjoyed being able to travel with her daughter
Melanie and with her sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Tom Bueche.
Whether in Alaska, Hawaii or England adventure was their motto. The most
important thing to her was her family. She played the Hawaiian guitar and was
a member of the USO Band during WII. Her many hobbies included going to
Wendover with her sister, reading, and oil painting. Donna is survived by her
children, Michael (Patty Timbimboo) Madsen of Plymouth, UT; Rich Murdoch,
Reno, NV; Scott Murdoch, So. Ogde n, Kerry Jacobson, Riverdale, Melanie (Tom
French) Lauger, Seattle, WA; three grandchildren Ben Murdoch, Santa Cruz, CA;
Garrett (Holly) Timbimboo, Brigham City, UT; Jenn Madsen, Carson City, NV; two
great-grandchildren, Genavieve Hoaglund, Carson City, NV; Brooklyn Timbimboo,
Brigham City ,and many nieces and one nephew. Donna was preceded in death by
her parents and sister Marlene Bueche. Graveside services will be held
Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 3 p.m. at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial
Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The family
would like to express special thanks of appreciation to the members of
Hospice, Dr. Hansen, Dr. Abdullah, McKay-Dee Hospital, her niece Kathy
Campbell, and her daughter-in-law, Patty Timbimboo, for the care given to our
mother. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Faulkner, Jean
OGDEN - Jean Day Faulkner of Ogden died peacefully in her sleep Feb 28, 2005.
She was born Dec. 13, 1924 in Castle Gate, Utah, the third of five children to
Ferrel Day and Mary Johnson Day. She spent her childhood on a farm in Emery
County tending cows, riding her favorite horse Ol' Slim and reading books. She
attended North Emery High School and was honored as the valedictorian of her
graduating class in 1943. On Nov. 28, 1946 she married Jack S. Faulkner. He
passed away in 1965. She has four children, seven grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. Her interests are her family, her two cats and the Utah
Jazz. She was an accomplished seamstress and quilter. She was awarded ribbons
for her excellence in sewing at the Utah State Fair. She was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was active in the Beta Sigma
Phi Sorority and American Business Women's Association for several years and
served in many leadership capacities in these organizatio ns. Jean is known
for having a huge heart, big enough for loving all kinds of people, animals
and creatures. She worked at Hill AFB for 30 years until she retired in 1993.
Surviving are one son and three daughters, Carol and Matt Felici, Dennis and
Pamela Faulkner, Cydney and Danny Shafer, Tracy and Marilyn Johnson-Faulkner;
seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two
sisters, Marjorie Day and Ruby DeGroot. She was preceded in death by her
husband, parents, sister Kenna Mecham, and brother Keith Day. Funeral services
will be held on Friday, March 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel
in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. There will be a Beta Sigma Phi memorial service
on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Viewing will be held on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and
Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Washington Heights
Memorial Park. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/2/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Gibson, Thomas Grant
ROY - Thomas Grant Gibson, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at his
home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 17, 1925 in Ogden, Utah,
the son of James Forbes and Elizabeth Lightfoot Gibson. Thomas married Sylvia
Mae on May 25, 1944. Sylvia passed away April 25, 1975. He then married Bertha
Vaughn September 1975. Bertha passed away in 1990. He was a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Roy Jaycees. For 20 years,
Dad was a volunteer at Union Station. Surviving are his children: Cheyrl
Budge, Alan Gibson, and Debra Kerr, also stepdaughters, Betty, Barbara and
Bernice, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents, both wives and brother Carl Gibson. Graveside services
will be held Monday, March 7, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Roy City Cemetery, 5200
South 2300 West. The family would like to thank Vista Hospice, especially
Marie, Erin and Dr. Belfry. A special thank you to Dr. Harry O. Senekjian for
the 15 years we had with Dad. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Giles, Jack Neilson
Jack Neilson Gillies LAYTON - Our beloved father, grandfather, and great
grandfather passed away February 26, 2005 at the age of 92. Dad was born May
5, 1912 in Beaver, Utah to John Burton Gillies and Nellie Inez Neilson. Jack
married Alla Larue Johnson September 24, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. Jack was
employed at Sperry-Rand Corp. and Hill Air Force Base as a sheet metal
planner. He enjoyed reading, writing, history, politics, camping, travel and
his greatest joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His wife of 63
years, and one sister, Bette G. Harris, preceded Jack in death. He will be
greatly missed by his family and friends to include his daughter, Jill (Ken)
Flint of Layton, grandchildren; Steven (Linda) Flint, Layton; Laurie (Rulon)
Gardner, Fruit Heights; Kirk Flint, West Point; Christopher Flint, Kirkland,
WA. His great grand children, Trevor (Shantelle) Flint, Skyler Gardner, Elder
Chase Gardner, Zachary Flint, Rachel Gardner, Blake Gardner, Annie Gardner,
Jacob Fli nt, Jack Flint, Chandler Flint, Sarah Flint, Cydney Flint. Memorial
services will be held at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 - 36th St. Ogden, Saturday,
March 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the
services at Leavitt's Mortuary. Special thanks to Rocky Mountain Hospice,
especially: Karen Lee M.D., Sharon Christensen R.N., Joyce Ashton R.N., Linda
Silva S.W., Tim Cutler, and also Robert Taylor M.D. Send condolences to the
family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Hatfield, R.D.
R.D. "Hat" Hatfield OGDEN, Utah - Boulder City, NV Our beloved husband,
father, grandfather and friend died February 19, 2005 at the age of 77 in
Yuma, Arizona from complications of heart disease. Hat was born in Ord,
Nebraska on January 24, 1928, the son of Ralph and Hazel (Donner) Hatfield.
Hat was a veteran of both the Navy and the Air Force. He married Novice Gay
Knotts on December 31, 1954 in Weatherford, TX. Hat was transferred to Ogden,
Utah in 1956 with IBM, retiring after 30 years as a service manager. Hat and
Gay have wintered in Yuma, Arizona for the last 10 years. Hat enjoyed
traveling, hunting, fishing and making friends. Hat was preceded in death by
his brothers Archie and Gerald and both parents. He is survived by his wife,
Gay, two sons, Bruce (Becky) Hatfield of Kimberly, Idaho; Scott (Mary)
Hatfield of Washington Terrace, Utah; one daughter Jill (Dave) Penrod of
Ogden, Utah; and many grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday,
March 5, 2005 at 2:00 p .m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden,
Utah. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/4/2005.

Hodson, Frank
SO. OGDEN - Frank LeRoy Hodson, 91, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005, just one
month prior to his 92nd birthday, at the Manor Care facility in South Ogden.
He was born April 3, 1913 in Marriott, Utah, a son of Delbert Franklin and
Elizabeth Butler Hodson. He married Ann Wintle, November 14, 1935 in Ogden.
Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple May 15, 1959. Ann
preceded him in death in June 1969. He lived in Marriott until their marriage
when they moved to Wilson until December 1970 when he married Alberta Wintle
Britton, a sister of Ann, and moved to Ogden. Roy enjoyed farming and raising
beautiful horses and dairy cattle for much of his life. Later he worked as a
carpenter for the Ogden City Schools. He enjoyed shoeing horses for many
years, and made many friendships doing this. Dad has been a member of the
Marriott, Wilson, and Weber Heights Wards. Serving at various times in the
Sunday School Presidency, Elders Quorum Presidency, home teacher an d other
positions throughout his life. He was a High Priest at the time of his death.
Dad enjoyed gardening, traveling, hunting and spending time with his extended
family and friends. He also liked helping anyone who might need help in
anyway, many times going out of his way to help others. Surviving are his wife
Alberta; two sons and one daughter, Dean (Renae) Hodson, Bill (Judy) Hodson of
West Haven and Shirley (Brent) Frost of South Ogden. He had 10 grandchildren,
Kevin, Rick, Curtis, Clay, Brad, Justin, Sherlene, Matt, Julie and Nate. He
has 27 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three stepchildren, Jim
Britton of Sacramento, CA; Bertie Adams of Clearfield; and Jane Hunsaker of
Kaysville; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also
survived by one brother, Carl (Louise) Hodson, Marriott; a sister Dorothy
Holmes and a brother-in-law Clyde Coy of West Haven. He was preceded in death
by his mother and father, one brother Grant Hodson, three sisters Mildre d
Slater, Fay Coy, and Phyllis DeVries, and his stepmother, Ivie Tucker Hodson.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Seth Lewis and Roy's
friends and his caregivers at Manor Care. Funeral services will be held on
Monday, March 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845
Washington Blvd. Friends may call on Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the
mortuary. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/4/2005.

Hudgens, Winton Ray
Winton Ray Hudgens (Mr. Winton) Our loving husband, father and grandfather
passed away the morning of March 1, 2005 in Afton, Wyoming where he resided
with his loving wife of 58 years. Dad was born on August 4, 1930, in Ogden,
Utah, the son of Joseph B. Hudgens and Grace Kap Hudgens. He was the third of
seven children. He was raised in Ogden, Utah and attended Ogden City Schools.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and honorably served his country. He returned
to Ogden and resided in North Ogden for many years before relocating to Afton,
Wyoming. Dad married our mom, Janis Blodgett (daughter of Carl and Lila
Blodgett of North Ogden) on February 19, 1947, in San Diego, California, and
had just passed their 58-year anniversary. Together they raised five children.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his children. He spent his years loving
and teasing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dad worked for the
OUR&D Railroad for 23 years and post injury, retired. He was always a railro
ad man, bib overalls, and loved the time he spent working at the old fox trot
shanty, the Jr. Old Timers and the Old Timers Association gatherings. He also
enjoyed the time he worked for the Defense Depot Ogden. Dad is preceded in
death by his parents, brothers: Lenly, Waylon, and sister Beverly. He is
survived by his wife, Janis and children: Barry Hudgens, Afton; Christine
Midget (Larry), Smithfield; Steven Hudgens, Logan; Lynn Hudgens (Melica),
Heber City; Janna Sadler (Rodway), Tooele; and his 13 grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, LaVere (Jan) Hudgens,
Longmont, CO; Neil (Shirley) Hudgens, Ogden, UT; and one sister, Janeil
Hudgens, Ogden, UT. Dad will always be remembered for the stories that he
would tell over and over and the jokes that he would laugh to. He spent many
hours at the local cafes: Wangsgards, Mt. View and Harmons with the guys. He
loved his home in Afton and spent many hours putting around on the wheeler.
He's best loved fo r whatever belongs to you, will eventually belong to me.
Dad we will miss you always, and keep in our hearts the stories, jokes and
love. May you be reuniting with old friends and family, and telling them the
same jokes. We'll see you again. Funeral services will be held on Saturday,
March 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 845 Washington Blvd.,
where friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9:45 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 from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Jones, Eunice
Eunice Newbold Jones Together Again OGDEN - Eunice Newbold Jones, 86, died
February 28, 2005 at Mt. Ogden Nursing Center. She was born November 21, 1918
in Downey, Idaho to Andrew James Newbold and Karen Christine (Carrie)
Rasmussen Newbold. Eunice grew up and attended school in the town of her birth
and later moved to Logan, Utah. She married Jesse Lewis Jones July 2, 1938 in
Logan. On Dec. 28, 1989 they were sealed to one another in the Ogden Temple.
They were parents of Karla (David) Holt of West Yellowstone, Montana; Lennis
(Wells) Stephensen of Palmer, Alaska; Maureen (Glen) Davies of Farr West,
Utah; and Randy (Donna) Jones of Harrisville, Utah. They were blessed with 15
grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. She
was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and her family was the joy of
her life. She was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and was a member of the Ogden 29th Ward most of her adult
life. She enjo yed teaching primary and was the secretary in the ward Relief
Society for many years. She also spent many hours being a dedicated visiting
teacher. She also enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens, and
preserving the fruits of the harvest. Throughout her life, she completed many
craft projects, such as embroidery work, crocheting, quilting, and ceramics.
She also had a great love for music. She played the violin, harmonica,
trombone, and table organ and sang in the ward choirs and played in the ward
rhythm band. Her brother, Otis (Lynn) Newbold, is her only surviving sibling.
She was preceded in death by her husband, a baby daughter, parents, and two
brothers, Murland and Floyd Newbold and one sister, Phyllis McBride. Funeral
services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Myers
Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Viewings will be held Friday
from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Myers
Evergreen Memorial Par k. The family wishes to thank The Gardens Assisted
Living and The Odyssey Hospice for caring for her the past two years. Send
condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/4/2005 - 3/5/2005.

Ortegon, Juanita (Memoriam)
IN MEMORY OF JUANITA TERESA ORTEGON Jan. 22, 1934 - March 4, 2002 Grandma Nita
3 years ago, the wings of angels took you away out of pain. A million times, I
missed you. A million times I have cried. Although day after day goes by the
time we had together are gone for now! But never forgotten. We love and miss
you EVERYDAY! Tronika and the girls, Cindy, Mario, Mark and The Ortegon
Family.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/4/2005.


Rhees, Thelma W.
Thelma W. Rhees PLEASANT VIEW - Thelma Ward Rhees, 97, died Wednesday, March
2, 2005 in Orem, Utah. She was born October 17, 1907, in Liberty, Ogden
Valley, to Albert G. and Charlotte Woodfield Ward. She loved the beautiful
valley and had a happy childhood on the family farm. She attended grade school
in Liberty and North Ogden, graduated from Ogden High School and from Weber
College with a teaching certificate. Thelma married Reuben G. Rhees on June
17, 1931 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on May 10,
1974. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Pleasant View 1st Ward for 70 years, serving in the Primary and Young Women
for many years as a teacher, counselor, and president. She also served in the
stake auxiliaries, and was a Relief Society visiting teacher for 50 years. She
and her eternal companion were ordinance workers in the Ogden Temple. Thelma
was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and was active in PTA in the
North Ogden and Wahlquist schools. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United
States, especially her tours to the temples and church history sites. She also
attended the temples in England, Germany and Switzerland. She taught first and
second grades in Pleasant View and Liberty. She also worked at the Internal
Revenue Service for several years. Thelma loved her large family and they
returned their love to her. She is survived by four daughters and two sons:
Connie Ward, Spanish Fork; Frances (Dale) Burt, Bear River City; Ranae
Linford, North Ogden; Geniel (Kent) Van Kampen, Birmingham, AL; Reuben Ward
"Butch" (Karin Borklund) Rhees, Orem; and Raymond (Vickie Stocks) Rhees,
Littleton, CO. Her family includes 29 grandchildren, 79 great-grandchildren
and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,
twin sisters LaVene Ward and Rosene Shaw, brothers Ralph Ward and Glen Ward,
two sons-in-law LeGrand Ward and Seth James Linford, and two grandchildren
Jill and Kelly. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the
Pleasant View Chapel at 900 West Pleasant View Drive (formerly Pleasant View
1st Ward). Friends may call at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North
Washington Blvd., on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at the Ward Chapel
from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ben Lomond/North Ogden Cemetery. Her
prayers and wise council were sought often by her children and grandchildren.
Her family expresses their appreciation to all of her loving friends for their
kindness. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/3/2005 - 3/4/2005.

Spinden, Clifford Ernest
Clifford Ernest Spinden Together Again OGDEN - Our loving father, grandfather,
and great-grandfather, left this earth Wednesday, March 2, 2005 to join his
wife who had left him here 12 years ago. Clifford Ernest Spinden, 85, passed
away from heart illness. He was born Aug 26, 1919, the son of Ernest and Eva
Lucille Ellis Spinden in Preston, ID. He married Shirley Elaine Nye on August
26, 1940, in Ogden, where they spent their 53 years together. He was a devoted
husband and cared lovingly for his wife who was ill for many years. He was a
member of the LDS Lomond View Ward. He spent many years volunteering at the
Church Welfare Cannery. He was in the Infantry as a rifleman, part of the 10th
Mountain Division in World War II. He became a disabled Vet in Italy when he
was shot in the arm. During the war, he received a good conduct medal, a
bronze star for going beyond the call of duty and two purple hearts. He
survived growing up during the depression, war, heart disease and the chal
lenges of life. He left with his mind as quick as a whip, but his body was
tired and ready to go home. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after
40 years of service. He loved playing card games, playing pool and going
fishing with his good friend, Virginia Bent and her family. He was a quiet,
wonderful man filled with honesty and integrity who would do anything for
anyone and gave everything he had to those in need. Much of his time and money
was spent with those friends who have had some hard knocks and found
themselves homeless. He was even known to bring them into his home to help
them out. He loved his boys and was very proud of his children and
grandchildren. He is survived by his four sons and their wives, Gerry W. and
Kay Spinden, Roy; David J and JoAnn Spinden, Clifford (Dee) and Judy Spinden,
all of Ogden; Mark and Sandy Spinden, North Ogden; 21 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; one sister Erma Clark, Ogden; and one brother Ralph
Spinden, Ogden. He was pre ceded in death by his parents, beautiful wife, one
sister, Eva Brown, and one brother, Kenneth G. Spinden; one granddaughter,
JoAnn Spinden. Grandpa is LOVE! All our love forever, your family. Graveside
services will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Myers
Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. Viewing will be held on Friday from
6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden,
845 Washington Blvd. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/4/2005.