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Bingham, Dee Arvel
Dee Arvel Bingham, 72, of Boise, Idaho, former Ogden resident, passed away
March 4, 2005 at his home. Dee was born August 25, 1932 to P. Arvel and Leone
Skeen Bingham in Ogden, UT. He was reared and educated in the Weber County
area. He courageously served his Nation in the Armed Forces during the Korean
Conflict from 1951-1954. On December 10, 1954 he married Evelyn Poulsen. They
raised five sons, together, four of which he employed and worked with for many
years. Dee and Eveyln were married for 31 years. On March 4, 1986, he married
Joe Ann Heinrich where he enjoyed unconditional love and companionship for the
past 19 years to the exact day. His career began in 1955 with the then new
Standard Plumbing Supply Co. In 1986 he retired as vice president, overseeing
18 stores. At his time he and Joe Ann moved to Boulder City, Nevada where he
worked for Kelly Supply. After several years they moved to the Idaho area
living out the remainder of his life. Dee loved fa mily gatherings and had a
passion for hunting and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Joe Ann of Boise;
children are as follows, Kimm Bingham of South Ogden, UT, Guy Bingham of East
Layton, UT, Drew (Shelly) Bingham of Ogden Canyon, UT, Chris (Joy) Bingham of
Perry, UT, Andrew (Mellisa) Bingham of Aberdeen, Maryland, Kathy (Rick)
Willmore of Acton, CA, Steve Heinrich of Simi Valley, CA, Sherry (Jay) Kruft
of Carmel, CA, Lourie Neal of Boise, ID; 14 grandchildren, 11
great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister, Margaret Grimsby of Ogden,
UT; brother, DJ (Kathy) Bishop Jr. of Layton, UT. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Delmar J and Leone Bishop, P. Arvel and Lucille Bingham. At Mr.
Bingham's request there will be no public viewing or funeral. There will be a
brief private family memorial on Friday, March 11, 2005. The family wishes to
express gratitude to all his health care providers and Mr. Mark Cwalinski of
Aaron's Mortuary & Crematory for his kindness and generosity. 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 3/9/2005.

Buck, Thelma J.
Together Again RIVERDALE/ROY - Thelma Jorgensen Buck, 86, passed away Friday,
March 4, 2005 at Davis Hospital and Medical Center in Layton from causes
incident to age. She was born January 26, 1919, in Eureka, Utah, the only
child of Alvin and Mary Frances Kearns Jorgensen. She attended Park City
schools and graduated from Park City High School in 1936. Thelma married
Robert G. Buck on January 18, 1940 in Park City. He died April 12, 1997.
Thelma was a superb homemaker, and worked as a bank teller for many years. Her
interests included music and dancing. Thelma was a member of St. Mary's
Catholic Church. Her children and their spouses who survive are: R. Blaine
(MaryLou) Buck, Riverdale, UT; Dale (Darlene) Buck, Wilmington, NC; Janet
O'Brien, Des Moines, WA; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Thelma's family would like to thank Emeritus Estates Assisted Living for the
wonderful care provided for four and a half years, and Heritage Park Care Cent
er for their devoted care for the last six months of her life. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 11 a.m. at St.
Mary's Catholic Church, 2740 Pennsylvania Ave., Ogden. Family and friends may
visit at the church on Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the Mass.
Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah at 2 p.m.
Funeral Directors, Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary. Email condolences to the family
at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005.

Castillo, Martha D.
Martha Marty D. Castillo LAYTON - Our loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend
returned to our Heavenly Father on Saturday afternoon, March 5, 2005. Waiting
to greet her was her best friend and brother, Harry. Marty was born January 3,
1965 in Ogden, the daughter of Jose and Soila Sepulveda Castillo. Marty
graduated from Layton High School in 1983 and attended WSU and the U of U.
Marty enjoyed working on her computer, spending time with her little dog
Cuddles, Pepsi, and loving and caring for all her nieces and nephews. She was
an inspiration and loved by all who knew her. Surviving are her parents and
five brothers, Joe (Irene), Jaime (Jo), Joey, Jeff (Darlene), Jay, four
sisters, Juanita (Ruben) Rios, Yolanda (Jesus) Avila, Sandy Castillo, and
Stacy Castillo. Preceded in death by two brothers, Gerardo Harry, Encarnacion
Nito, and sister, Rebecca Becky Castillo. Mass of the Christian Burial will be
held Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 9 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church,
210 So. Chapel Street with Monsignor Victor Bonnell officiating. Friends and
family may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary,
1867 No. Fairfield Road. Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Interment,
Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Our sweet Marty
will be forever missed and never forgotten. Myrtle, you left a big void in my
heart. I will love you forever, until we meet again, Sandy. In lieu of flowers
please make donations to the family. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005.

Checketts, Janet Duke
Janet Duke Checketts, born May 18, 1934, to Arthur V. and Eulean Garfield Duke
in Bench Creek, Utah, died at her home March 5, 2005. Janet is survived by a
great posterity of 5 children, George, Gus and Nancy, Dirk and Susie, Cameron
and Darla Checketts, Denese and Sherm Tate; 36 grandchildren, and 7
great-children. She is also survived by two sisters, Marian Johansen and Mable
Lassen, and two brothers, John and Lynn Duke. She loved nature, horses,
children, flowers, and looked forward to a long, happy life. She worked at IRS
for many years. Janet had many friends and neighbors she loved in addition to
her family. She will be missed by all who knew her. Viewing will be held on
Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Aaron's Mortuary & Crematory, 1600 Washington
Blvd., from 6-8 p.m. also one hour prior to the service at the ward. Funeral
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Layton Sun Hills Ward, 3290 North
1050 East Layton, Utah. On Friday, March 11, 2005. Int erment to follow at
Clearfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at
aarons@relia.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/9/2005.

Draney, Loretta
OGDEN - Loretta Lorraine Proctor Draney joined her loved ones in Heaven on
March 5, 2005 at the age of 84. She was born June 9, 1920 in Salt Lake City to
Samuel Carroll Proctor and Ellen Josephine Benfell Proctor. She was the third
of seven children. She was an active member of the L.D.S. Church where she
held many positions such as Primary secretary, MIA president and extraction
worker. She graduated from Granite High School in 1938 and later graduated
from L.D.S. Business College. She met and married George Glen Draney on
January 25, 1941 and they had three daughters, JoAnn, Glenda and Karen. He
preceded her in death on October 7, 1982. She also helped to raise her
grandchildren, Krista Beus Keogh and David Scott Beus. She is survived by her
three daughters, JoAnn (Andy) Smullin, Glenda (Carl) Uhlig, Karen (Dave) Beus;
and six grandchildren, Carl Max Uhlig, Ernest Glen (Gwen) Uhlig, Brock
Frederick (Jamie) Uhlig, Mindy Annette Uhlig, Michae l Keith Smullin and David
Scott Beus. Also surviving are one brother and three sisters: Homer LeRoy
Proctor, Carol Dawn (Ralph) Thompson, Helen Doreen (Darrell) Quinn and Barbara
Jean (Hershel) Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, her brother, Rosslyn Vernon Proctor, sister Marian Leone Schneider,
granddaughter Krista Beus Keogh and great-granddaughter Hope Keogh. Funeral
services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Harrisville 6th Ward Chapel, 113 Childs Avenue, Ogden. Friends and family may
call at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
and on Saturday at the church from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. Interment, Aultorest
Memorial Park. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Facer, Evan A.
Evan A. Facer Together Again OGDEN - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, uncle and friend passed away Monday March 7, 2005 at his
home surrounded by his loving family and was reunited with his sweetheart.
Evan was born December 24, 1916 in Cherry Creek, Idaho, the 13th child and 9th
son of Rozilla Dalton and James Alma Facer. Evan loved horses and animals of
all kinds. In his early years he was a sheepherder and a ranch hand for many
ranches around the Malad Valley. In 1942 he enlisted in the army. During World
War II he served with the 10th Mountain Division Company C 87th Regiment. His
duties took him to the Aleutian Islands and to Italy across the Riva Ridge and
through the North Apennines. Evan married the love of his life Mattie Earl on
July 25, 1942 in Woodruff, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the
Salt Lake Temple on April 27, 1970. She preceded him in death on February 12,
2005, which left him with a broken heart. Evan joined the Ai r Force in 1947
and he traveled to many bases around the world. He had the opportunity to cook
for President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He retired in
May 1965 and went on to work at the Defense Depot Ogden until retiring on July
2, 1982. Evan loved to cook for people and loved to take care of his garden.
He loved to camp, fish and most of all hunt with his boys, nephews and
friends. He is survived by three daughters and two sons, LaRue (Doug) Winget,
Las Vegas, NV; Lorraine (Michael) Bowen, Hyde Park, UT; Terry (Kathy) Facer,
West Valley; Larry (Verna) Facer, and Pamela (Mark) Randall, both of Ogden. He
raised one granddaughter Sherrie (Kenny) Pribble, Las Vegas, NV; and two
great-grandsons Jeffrey (Leslie) Hurst and Christopher Hurst, both of Ogden,
whom he considered as sons. A very special nephew Sherm (Nancene) Facer,
Layton, UT; he had 13 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great granddaughter due in July. He was preceded in death by his w ife,
one son Charles Earl Facer, his parents and eight brothers, Glen, Ray, France,
Willard, Wallace, Howard, Keith and Karl, five sisters Mable, Thelma, Mary,
Melba and June. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at
11:00 a.m. at the Ogden Utah North Stake Center, 1000 Suncrest Drive, Ogden,
Utah. Family and friends may call Wednesday March 9, 2005 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., and one hour prior on
Thursday at the church. Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe
Blvd., Ogden. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to
the staff at McKay-Dee Hospital, Applegate Hospice and all the residents at
Harrison Regent for their kindness and loving care of our father. Send
condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/9/2005.

George, June M.
OGDEN - June M. George, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,
passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005 surrounded by her family following a
courageous battle with cancer. June was born July 9, 1923 in Malad, Idaho, to
Chauncey E. and Louisa Jones Miller. She was one of 13 children. She grew up
in Ogden graduating from Ogden High School. She was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On April 10, 1941, she married the love of
her life, Douglas Cyril George. He died October 10, 1984. He remained the only
love in her life. After 21 years they are finally reunited. Together they had
six children. They lived in Washington Terrace where she worked at Roosevelt
Elementary with the school lunch program. She also worked at Hill Air Force
Base in supply and transportation. She retired from McKay-Dee Hospital after
17 years of service. She resided in South Weber since 1965 where she had many
good friends and neighbors and enjoyed being a part of t he South Weber Ladies
Luncheon Club. June was always there for her family and was dearly loved by
everyone. She was an avid doll collector. She also loved watching her
grandchildren, Ragan, Katie Jo and Doug, participating in rodeo, 4-H , and
sports. June kept a beautiful yard and enjoyed gardening. She was an excellent
quilter, every new grandchild was sure to have their own quilt made by
grandma. Surviving are her children, Ray (Kay) George, Uintah; Karen Butters,
Ogden; Nancy (Tom) Driscoll, Roy; Danny George, Boise, ID; Terri (Paul) Wells,
South Weber; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
two sisters, Ruth (John) Vandenarend, South Ogden; and Lois Beckstead,
Riverdale. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas, son Ralph, and
great-granddaughter Jesse. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at
Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the
mortuary on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a. m.
Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.
Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Granducci II, Joseph S.
ROY - Joseph S. Granducci II, 71, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, at his
home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington D.C., on July
6, 1933, the son of Mildred Marstella Reynolds and Oeveste Santi Granducci. He
married the love of his life, Nancy Lee Rainear in 1965. They were married for
39 years and raised five children. Joe grew up in the Annapolis area and
joined the Air Force in 1955. He served for 20 years with distinction in Korea
(1957), Vietnam (1965/66) and the U.S. He was a Command Pilot with over 5000
hours of flying time. In Vietnam, he flew 232 combat missions and was awarded
the Distinguished Flying Cross twice and the Air Medal ten times, along with
other decorations and medals to include the Republic of Vietnam 'Fourragere'
Medal and Gallantry Cross with Silver Star. Joe retired from the Air Force in
1975 and settled in Roy, Utah where he opened and ran G-Enterprises/Telerad,
an electronics sales and distribution compa ny. He also worked at Ogden High
School from 1997 to 2002 helping his wife in pioneering Northern Utah distance
learning initiatives. Joe enjoyed camping, sailing, family vacations, hunting
and in his later years spent many hours 'on the mountain' prepping and
dreaming about the family cabin to be completed by this summer. He was active
in many political and community clubs and organizations such as REACT,
Kiwanis, and was often 'seen and heard' at city council meetings. Joe was also
a valued and active member of many veteran organizations such as the Order of
Daedalians. Joe is survived by his wife; two sisters, Anne M. Purvis ,
Jennifer Oliver; five children, Laura Anne Granducci Temple, Andrew Todd
Granducci, Joseph S. Granducci III, Leeanne Merin Granducci Hess and Teresa
Lynne Granducci Hall; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren, who were
dearly loved by their grandpa. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11
at 2:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 560 0 South. The family
will meet friends at a viewing on Friday, March 11 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., at
the mortuary. Flowers are welcome, however, at Joe's request please send
donations to the Cancer Research Charity of your choice. Cremation under the
direction of Lindquist's Crematory. Email condolences to the family at
lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Hansen, Rita Ann Hammond
BEAR RIVER CITY - Rita Ann Hammond Hansen, 71, passed away at the Brigham
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brigham City on March 7, 2005. She was
born on August 12, 1933 to Grant Levi and O'Reta Otterbeck Hammond. Rita met
her sweetheart, Collin L. "Bud" Hansen, at a New Year's dance in Hyrum. They
were married on May 28, 1955 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on July 12, 1963. Rita was reared and
educated in Providence and graduated from South Cache High School. She enjoyed
all sports especially softball. She was an avid supporter of the Utah Jazz and
the Denver Broncos. She was a meticulous homemaker and enjoyed watching her
grandson, A.J., play baseball. Her family meant the world to her. She was a
member of the Bear River First Ward. Surviving are her husband; one son, Alan
L. Hansen of Bear River City; one grandson, Alan "A.J." L. Hansen, Jr. of Bear
River City; one sister, Colleen Hicken of Ogden and one sister-in-law, Linda
Johnston of Clearfield. Rita is preceded in death by her parents and one
brother Reed Grant Hammond. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March
11, 2005 at 12:30 p.m. at the Bear River City Cemetery. Family and friends may
call on Thursday, March 10, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral
Home located at 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and also on Friday morning from
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home. On-line condolences
may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/9/2005.

Hawkes, Lloyd
PLEASANT VIEW - Lloyd Hawkes, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and friend, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2005, three weeks
shy of his 72nd birthday from complications of cancer. He was born March 29,
1933 in Logan, a son of Percy and Ida Hawkes. He graduated from South Cache
High School, attended radio school in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from
Utah State University. Lloyd married his sweetheart, Donna Jeanette Prisbrey,
on September 6, 1957 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were blessed with eight
beautiful children, 31 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and still
counting! Lloyd was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints and fulfilled all of his callings. He served a mission to
the Southern States. He served with the U.S. Army. He was a school teacher for
33 years in the Ogden City Schools where he taught electronics and industrial
arts. Lloyd enjoyed bee keeping in the summers and cross country skiing in the
winters. Lloyd was preceded in death by parents and two brothers. Funeral
services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View Stake Center,
2975 North 1000 West. 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
Stake Center from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Brigham City Cemetery. Email
condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com1
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Howell, Iris Alberta
OGDEN - Iris Alberta Howell, 81, our beloved mother and grandmother passed
from this life Thursday, March 3, 2005. Mother was born in Saskatchewan,
Canada, September 11, 1923 to William and Sophie Hunt. Upon graduation from
high school, Iris relocated to Ogden, UT where she worked at the Ogden
Arsenal. After World War II, she continued working at Hill Air Force Base for
42 years. Mom was united in marriage to our father, John E. Howell on January
4, 1947. She was preceded in death by our father; sister, Fae Biggs; brother,
Wesley Hunt and her parents. She leaves behind three children, Luckie J.
(Carolyn) Howell, Ogden, UT; Kevin E. (Diana) Howell, West Haven, UT; Tami S.
(Bob) Parrinello, West Haven, UT; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren
and one sister, Kathleen Bywater, Coos Bay, OR and many nieces and nephews.
Mom was always very loving and giving. She always had a positive attitude and
looked for the best in everyone. She was always pleasant and polite . She
hardly ever complained and always did what she could to help those in need,
even if it meant going without, herself. She will be dearly missed. A memorial
gathering for Iris will be held Friday, March 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the
Wasatch Evangelical Free Church, 4433 South 3100 West, Roy, UT. Interment of
cremated remains to follow at the Ogden City 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 from 3/8/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Lachance, Margaret A.
Margaret A. LaChance, 94, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005 at Chancellor
Gardens in Clearfield, Utah. She was born November 11, 1910 in Colfax,
Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Alice Lindahl. She married John D.
LaChance. John passed away in 1989. In her earlier years Margaret enjoyed
farming. She also enjoyed her grandchildren and sewing. Surviving are her
children: Curtis LaChance, Tucson, AZ; Dale A. Zahn, Roy, UT; five
grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband. Services will be held Tuesday, March 22,
2005 at Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Wisconsin. Funeral directors, Myers
Mortuary, Roy. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/9/2005.

Martinez, Neomie
ROY - Neomie E. Salazar Martinez, 80, beloved and devoted wife, mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded
by her family on March 5, 2005. She was born March 3, 1925 in Dulce, New
Mexico to Augustine and Dulcinea Salazar. She then married her sweetheart and
very loving husband, Johnney Martinez, November 10, 1941 for 63 years. She
loved gardening, flowers, and loved the great outdoors and all her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren so very much. She is survived by her
husband, Johnney Martinez; four children, Eugene Martinez, Vivian (Tito)
Martinez, Jerry (Donna) Martinez, Bob (Sheila) Martinez; 10 grandchildren and
15 great-grandchildren; her two loving sisters, Edalia Salazar and Sara
Salazar and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Augustine and Dulcinea Salazar, one brother, Flavio Salazar, two sisters, Ruby
Salazar and Levinia Martinez and her very loving son Johnney Jr. who she took
c are of for 51 years. She will always be a very loving and caring wife,
grandmother, great-grandmother and mom. We love and miss her so very, very
much. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the
Myers Mortuary Chapel in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Family and friends may
call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior
to services. Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd.,
Ogden, Utah. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005.

Peterson, Genevieve K.
Genevieve K. Peterson CALDWELL, Idaho - Our beloved mother, grandmother and
friend, Genevieve Kimber Peterson, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the
age of 86 due to complications from surgery. She was born September 1, 1918 in
Lindon, Utah to Edward Stephen and Susan Burton Kimber. Gen was raised in Mt.
Pleasant, Utah, where she attended public schools. She also attended LDS
Business College and boarded at the Beehive House in Salt Lake City. She went
on to work as a secretary for many years and retired from the Ogden City
School District. While serving as a Ward Young Women's President in The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gen met her future husband, Leatho Avol
Peterson, who was the Ward Young Men's President. After some coaxing and the
purchase of a new car, Lee persuaded Gen to go on a date. After a two and a
half year engagement, Lee and Gen were sealed for time and all eternity in the
Salt Lake Temple on April 15, 1953. They were blessed with two children,
LeeAnn a nd Steven. Gen and Lee loved to travel and took several extended
trips after their retirement. Gen had many talents and served in many
capacities within the church. She was an accomplished pianist, sewer and
swimmer. Gen was also active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and in
Family History work. She loved to play with her grandchildren and visit with
friends. A long-time resident of Ogden, Utah, Gen had recently relocated to
Caldwell, Idaho to be near her daughter. She is survived by her daughter,
LeeAnn (Jeff) Simmons of Caldwell, Idaho; her son, Steven (LuAnn) Peterson of
South Weber; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Gen was
preceded in death by her husband, Lee, her parents and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the
Pleasant Valley 3rd Ward Chapel, 5640 South 850 East, South Ogden. Friends may
call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Friday from 6 to
8 p.m. and Saturday at the Ward Chapel 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Aultorest
Memorial Park. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Richards, Denton S.
OGDEN - Denton Stanford Richards, 85, died Saturday, March 5, 2005 at
McKay-Dee Hospital from leukemia. He was born April 19, 1918 in Carey, Idaho,
the son of William Denton and Vermile Louise Stanford Richards. He married Ara
Andersen on May 22, 1942 in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was later
solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on January 22, 1953. She preceded him
in death. He grew up in Carey, Idaho and attended elementary school there and
in Picaboo, Idaho and also in Ocean Park, California. He graduated from high
school in Carey and then attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah where
he earned a B.S. Degree in Radio Technology. He served with the U.S. Army as a
veteran of World War II where he served as a Signal Corps Officer in Iran
which was in the Persian Gulf Command. He then was stationed at Fort Douglas,
Utah. Denton was employed b the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force Base as an
electronic engineer for 21 years. Denton was an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was a High Priest. He served in
various Ward and Stake positions mainly as a Clerk or Executive Secretary.
Surviving are his brother, Rollo C. Richards, Orem; sister-in-law, Betty Lee
Glauser, brother-in-law Dr. Stanley Andersen, San Francisco, CA; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins who were close to him. He also leaves behind many
wonderful friends at the Harrison Regent Retirement Center in Ogden where he
lived. He was preceded in death by his wife Ara and little daughter, Abbie
Louise. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden
Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Thursday
from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be next to his wife and daughter at the
Bear River City Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at
lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/8/2005 - 3/9/2005.

Stahr, Thekla Merle
OGDEN - Thekla Merle Stahr, 87, of Ogden, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at
Crestwood Care Center. She was born October 29, 1917, in Ogden, a daughter of
George S. and Lulu McChesney MacFarlane. Merle was reared in Ogden and
California, graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber College. On
January 11, 1936, she married John Sterling Stahr in Ogden. The marriage to
her eternal sweetheart was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in
June of 1942. She was a member of the Ogden Jackson Ward. She held numerous
church callings, including serving in many capacities in the YWMIA for over 35
years. She was always active in genealogy and taught it for 10 years. She had
also resided in Seattle, Washington and Arcadia, California. Merle was a kind
and loving person, and a dear friend to so many, who she made feel like they
were all part of her family. She was preceded in death by her sweetheart,
Jack. The family would like to offer a special thanks to Crestwoo d Care
Center for their compassionate care. Funeral services will be held at 2:00
p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2005, at the LDS Chapel located at 1029 26th Street
in Ogden, with a viewing at the church one hour prior to the services.
Interment immediately following the services at Ogden City Cemetery. Send
condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Valdez, Geraldine Garcia
OGDEN - Geraldine Christina Garcia Valdez, beloved wife, mother, daughter,
sister, grandmother and aunt, passed away on March 7, 2005 of lung cancer at
my sister Margaret's home in Ogden, Utah. I was born July 2, 1952 to Robert
Garcia and Vera Manzanares Garcia in Monte Vista, Colorado. I was employed at
Dunn's Wide Horizon for 15 years, and then I came to work for Marclean
Janitorial Services, at Chromalox and Cerro Wire. I leave behind my husband of
35 years, Gilbert Valdez; my daughter Yolanda (Joey Alarid) Valdez, my two
sons, Vincent Valdez, Manuel Valdez; and seven grandchildren: Nichole,
Brandon, Raymond and Ruben Alarid, Pauline, Amber and Athena Valdez. Also my
parents, five sisters and five brothers: Wilma (Jesse) Samora, Margaret
Trujillo (Al Cantu), Shirley Rivas, Robert (Maria), Daniel (Liz), Tommy
(Karen) Amadeo, John, Billy (Angie), Laurie and Amy Garcia. I was preceded in
death by my brother, Jose Celis Trujillo. I would like t o thank my sister and
family for all their tender loving care. I love you. Special thanks to Lisa
and Hospice of Utah. It's been 15 sad, long, difficult months, but only God
was the one to see you were tired and broken hearted and there was no cure for
either one, so he put his arms around you and whispered come with me. With no
good-bye you were gone and only God knows why, although you left a lot of
broken hearts behind, you are still loved everyday. If love alone could have
save you, you would still be here today. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, March 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845
Washington Blvd. with Brother Molina from the Assembly of God officiating.
Friends may call on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m.
at the mortuary. Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park. Send condolences to
family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/9/2005 - 3/10/2005.

Welling, Blain K.
November 12, 1922 - March 5,2005 Blain K. Welling 82, died Saturday March 5,
2005, at the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born November 12, 1922,
Riverside, Box Elder, Utah, to Karl G. Welling and Effie Udy. On November 9,
1943 he married Kae Barlow in the Logan L.D.S. Temple. Blain enlisted in the
United States Air Force in 1945 after being drafted 3 days after his marriage
to Kae. Thirty days later he was inducted at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake. He was
sent by troop train to Sheppard Field Texas for basic training and
classification and passed pilot training. Due to a mix up in paper work he was
assigned to teach gunnery school at Kingman, Arizona until released 2 years
later. Blain is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He served as counselor in the Mutual, Scoutmaster, then in the Stake Sunday
School as counselor for Five years, followed by Stake Sunday School
Superintendent for five years. He was then called to serve as counselor in t
he 1st Ward Bishopric for five years followed by 8 years as Bishop. He then
was called into the Stake High Council where he served for two years before
being called by Boyd K. Packer to be President of the Evanston Wyoming Stake
at the time of the division of the Evanston Wyoming Stake and the Kemmerer,
Wyoming Stake on October 15, 1975. He served as Stake President until
September 22, 1984. On January 31, 1994 he was called as Patriarch to the
members of the Evanston Wyoming Stake until his death. Arrived in Evanston in
December 1945, operated O K Rubber Welders in Evanston. Moved his business to
101 Bear River Drive and acquired the Ford-Lincoln-Mercury Franchise in 1959.
He sold insurance for Farmers Insurance Group from 1952 until his death. He is
survived by his sons, Blain Jay (Brenda) Welling, Craig Barlow (Deborah)
Welling, and Shad Karl (Norma) Welling all of Evanston; a brother, Don U.
Welling of Evanston; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He is
preceded in death b y his wife Kae on February 4, 2005; his parents; brother,
Jack H. Welling of Plymouth, Utah, and a sister, RaNae Brough of Tremonton,
Utah. Funeral services will be held at Uinta View Ward Chapel, 200 Sage
Street, Saturday, March 12, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. A viewing will be held at the
church, Friday March 11, 2005, from 6 p. m. to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to
services. Graveside services and interment will be at the Riverside, Utah
Cemetery, in Box Elder County at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Arrangements -
Crandall Funeral Home.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/9/2005.