OBITS: Standard-Examiner 15 Mar 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah

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Cook, William Dee
William Dee Cook PLAIN CITY - Dee "Chick" Cook, 78, passed away Saturday,
March 12, 2005, at McKay-Dee Hospital. He was born February 18, 1927, in
Hooper, Utah, to Harvey Belnap and Jennie Afton Skeen Cook. He was raised in
Plain City, where he spent his entire life. He attended Weber High School. On
June 30, 1948, Dee married LaRae Berrett in the Logan LDS Temple. He served
his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dee was a member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Plain City 7th Ward, where he
served in various callings. He was employed at DDO for 39 years before his
retirement. When Plain City was first incorporated Dee served as a member of
the town council for two consecutive terms. Dee was a lifetime member of the
American Quarter Horse Association. He was also a member and President of the
Wasatch Slopes Cutter Association, Vice-President of the Utah State Cutter
Association, and was active in Quarter Horse Racing in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming
and Nevada. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, softball and played in
the All World Softball Tournament in 1951, 1952 and 1953. Dee always enjoyed
attending and supporting every activity of his children and grandchildren. Dee
is survived by his wife, LaRae; his children, Chris (Johnn) Engberson, Plain
City; Scott (Marilyn) Cook, Plain City; Michael Cook, Seattle, Washington;
seven grandchildren, Stacey (Chad) Christensen, Jeremy Engberson, Shane
Engberson, Amy (Brad) Fillpot, Ashlee (Jake) Hannum, Casey Cook, serving a
mission in Venezuela, and Aidan William Cook; a great-grandson, Kole Fillpot;
and one brother, George (Charlene) Cook, Plain City and sister-in-law Dorothy
Cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Lyman Cook
and Bert Cook. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Plain City Stake Center, 4630 West 2150 North. Friends and family may
call Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary,
2140 North Washington Blvd., and Thursday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the Plain
City Stake Center. Interment, Plain City Cemetery. U.S. Naval Military Honors
will be accorded. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005.

Every, Robert Lee
LAYTON - Robert Lee Every, 72, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2005 at the U of
U Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1932 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin to Arthur
and Emma Raihl Every. Robert married Ruby Akelund on March 2, 1956 in
Farmington. She preceded him in death on July 24, 1994. He served in the Air
Force during the Korean War. Robert retired from HAFB as a supervisor in 1988.
Surviving are two sons, Roger Curtis, Layton; Ronnie Curtis, Los Angeles, CA;
one daughter, Roberta (Mark), Centerville; one grandchild, brother, William
(Margie), Albuquerque, NM; and sister, Alice Every, Denver, CO. Preceded in
death by his wife and parents. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March
17, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield
Road. Friends and family may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Lindquist's
Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005.

Keyes, Marjorie Beth Colt
WEST HAVEN - Marjorie Beth Colt Keyes, 83, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at
Peach Tree Assisted Living. She was born August 26, 1921, in Ogden, a daughter
of Leland John and Ada Elizabeth Burton Colt. She was a member of the first
graduating class from Ogden High School in 1939. On December 25, 1941,
Marjorie married Henry J. Keyes, in Uintah, Utah. Their marriage was
solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on December 17, 1964. She held various
positions in the LDS Church, including Primary, Mutual,Ward and Stake
Homemaking leader. Marjorie and Henry served a mission at the Ogden
Genealogical library. She was also an Ordinance worker in the Ogden LDS
Temple. She enjoyed quilting, reading and crafts of all kinds. Marjorie is
survived by her daughter, Penny (Calvin) Adams, Hooper; grandson, David
(Valorie) Dodart, Ogden; and two great-grandsons, Joseph and Hayden Dodart,
Ogden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, and her sister,
Dorothy T homas. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff
of Peach Tree Assisted Living and Legacy Home Health Care. Graveside services
will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Ogden City Cemetery. Friends and
family may call at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South on Wednesday
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m Email condolences
to the family at lrm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 3/15/2005 - 3/16/2005.

Simpson, Brandon William
Brandon William Simpson went back to his Heavenly Father's arms on March 13,
2005. He was born March 10, 2005 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Scott and Jodie
Simpson. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Brandon was only here for a short time, but he endured courageously. We will
see you soon. Special thanks to all our family and friends for their love,
care and support. Surviving are his parents, Godparents Darin and Lindsey
Rector, Grandparents Joan and Andy Simpson, Edith Stopka, great-grandparents
Ruth Memmott, Coy Meacham. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 6 p.m. at Myers
Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, Utah. Funeral directors,
Myers Mortuary, Roy, Utah. Send condolences to family at
www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/15/2005.

Treasure, E. Margaret Mahany
SOUTH OGDEN - Margaret Treasure, 99, passed away March 11, 2005, at Crestwood
Care Center, surrounded by her family. She was born February 20, 1906, in
Grand Junction, Colorado to John Groves and Minnie Caroline Lutz. She was the
second of ten children. Margaret was raised on a farm near Fruita, Colorado
and attended a little country school. She started cooking when she was twelve
years old and eventually did most of the cooking for the large family. She
married Ira Zina Mahany on May 13, 1923. They were the parents of five
children. In 1942, the family moved to Ogden, Utah and later made South Ogden
their permanent home. Margaret worked at L.R. Samuels as a seamstress for 19
years, even so she always found time for her vegetable garden, raspberries,
and an abundance of flowers. She loved to cook and bake and could always fix a
wonderful meal if someone dropped in. Her husband Ira died in 1950. She later
married Earl Sale who died in 1960. She married aga in to James Treasure and
he died in 1970. Margaret had such a kind and generous heart. She loved to
host Christmas parties, working on hand made gifts from one Christmas to the
next for more than eighty people. She was baptized at the age of 95 as a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She attended
sacrament and Relief Society as long as she was able. Surviving are three
daughters and one son. Louise (Ralph) Bearce, Ogden, Irene (Robert) Gardiner,
South Ogden, Jean Malan, Ogden, Harold (Carlene) Mahany, South Weber. She has
18 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren,
making 23 five generations. Also surviving are two sisters, Tressa Tredway,
Oregon and Nita Baysinger, Colorado. Margaret was preceded in death by a
little daughter, Roberta, her parents, two brothers and five sisters. The
family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at Crestwood Care Center and
IHC Hospice, Kathy and Julie for the loving care they have given our mother
for over a year. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 2
p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Friends may call one hour
prior to the services. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Send
condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/15/2005.

Watters, Keith
Keith O'Dell Watters Together Again BRIGHAM CITY - Keith O'Dell Watters, 79,
passed away Friday, March 11, 2005 at his home in Brigham City, Utah. He was
born September 8, 1925 in Richfield, Utah the son of LeRoy and Martha Isabell
Bradshaw Watters. Keith married LaDonna Lund on July 2, 1947 in Paragonah,
Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized on December 9, 1949 in the St.
George Temple. Keith was employed as an electrician at Thiokol for 27 years
and retired in 1988. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and
friends. He was an avid RV'er, and loved his trips to Death Valley and
Arizona. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. He enjoyed many callings in the church including being a member of two
bishoprics. Surviving are his daughter; Ladell (Boyd) Jensen, Brigham City;
two sons; Kerry (Linda) Watters, St. George; Randall (Chris) Watters, Brigham
City; daughter in-law, Diane Watters, Brigham City; four brothers; Fay, Miles,
Carlos, and R obert Watters. Five sisters; Lillie MacKay, Elaine Vanzile,
JoAnn Jones, Mary Taylor, Martha Davis. Keith has 14 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna, on May 27,
2000. His son Steven Keith on Feb. 15, 2005. Two brothers; George Howard and
Deloy Watters, one sister, Della Vee Watters. The family would like to thank
Alpine Home Care and Hospice for their wonderful assistance during Keith's
last months. The Funeral will be held Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.
at the Brigham City 11th Ward Chapel, 506 South 200 East, Brigham City.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S.
100 E., Brigham City and on Thursday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. Send condolences to the family
at www.myers-mortuary.com (go to obituaries)
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/15/2005.

Webb, Arthur
Arthur J. Webb Together Again ROY - Our loving father, grandfather, and
great-grandfather, left this earth March 14, 2005 to join his beautiful wife.
Arthur J. Webb, 81, passed away from cancer. He was born June 5, 1923 in North
Platte, Nebraska, the son of Arthur J. and Melvina D. Webb. He was raised in
Evanston, Wyoming and graduated from Evanston High School. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On September 19, 1945, following
his tour of duty, he married Violet Louise Wood in Richmond, Virginia. They
shared 54 years of marriage. She passed away May 23, 2000. Dad was employed by
the Union Pacific Railroad for over 40 years. He was a devoted husband and
cared lovingly for Mom when she was ill. He was a member of the Roy Christian
Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed many years of hunting, fishing
and camping. He was able to travel in all 50 of the United States. During his
later years, he enjoyed his walks through his neighborhood in Roy. He wa s a
quiet, wonderful man filled with honesty and integrity and was an example to
all who knew him. He is survived by his five daughters and their husbands,
Lola (Al) Kolasch, Meridian, ID; Mary (Frank) Mark, Ogden; Virginia (Steve)
Higley, South Ogden; Rose (Bob) Giboney, Ogden; Esther (Craig) Rasmussen, Roy;
15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by
his parents, his wife Violet, and his sister Beverley Jones. We love you and
will miss you Dad. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at
11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends and family may
call on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Roy
City Cemetery. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 3/15/2005.