OBITS: Standard-Examiner 13 May 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Standard-Examiner http://www.standard.net Bircumshaw, Helen M. Helen M. Bircumshaw LAYTON - Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Mother's Day, surrounded by her family. Her selfless acts of kindness will never be forgotten. As per her request no services will be held. Local funeral arrangements: Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road, Layton. Condolences may be extended to the family at tbircumshaw@comcast.net Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/13/2005. Burningham, George Leland (Lee) George Leland (Lee) Burningham KAYSVILLE - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and patriarch, passed away the evening of May 10, 2005, at the age of 74, following a valiant fight with prolonged illnesses. He was born on January 9, 1931, in Salt Lake City to George Leland Burningham and Ina Smith. He grew up in Bountiful and Holladay, Utah. He loved playing basketball and enjoyed playing varsity basketball at Granite High School, where he excelled despite limited use of his right arm due to a break suffered in a childhood horseback riding accident. He was sealed to Emily McDonald in the Salt Lake Temple by his uncle Joseph Fielding Smith on June 21, 1950. An athlete and three degree graduate of the University of Utah, he received his doctorate degree in Education. He was an educator and public servant all of his life. He served in the Granite and Murray school districts, and in the Weber County School District, where he created the Weber School District Educational Foundation, pione ering private funding and community support of public school initiatives. He culminated his career as the Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction where he continued to work tirelessly for the welfare of Utah students. He also served in the Far West Lab, as a consultant for McConnell Ralston Davis at Stanford University, and as a member of President Reagan's Council on Public Education. He also served in the Utah State House of Representatives. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding numerous callings including bishop, high counselor, and other stake and ward leadership positions. His educational background aided in his service on the General Sunday School Board and Curriculum Committee of the Church. The love of his life was missionary work. Following an early retirement, he served proselyting missions with his dear wife as his companion in the Tahiti, Papeete Mission, and the Zaire, Kinshasa Mission, where they were privileged to be the first miss ionaries in the Republic of the Congo, Brazzaville. They also served CES missions to Fiji and in Davis County. They later served in the Washington D.C. Temple. His family was his treasure. He loved to have his extended family around him where he could teach and share his testimony with them. He is survived by his wife, Emily, and children, Lee (Zan) Burningham, Bruce (Kim) Burningham, Marilyn (Kent) Critchlow, Janet (Steve) Rose, Brenda (Blaine) Fowler, Brent (Debbie) Burningham, 28 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren with four more soon to arrive, and siblings, Norman (Barbara) Burningham, Kathy Wilson, and sister-in-law, Peggy (Paul) Burningham. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Barbara Burningham Izatt, and brother, Paul Burningham. We thank the many doctors, nurses, and staff of IHC, in particular Dr. Jeffrey Call, who assisted in his treatment, for their tremendous love and care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Kaysville Crestwood Ward, 1039 E. Crestwood Rd. Friends and family may call Friday at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 at the church. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. E-mail condolences to the family at llm@lindquistmortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Christensen, Vern Wells Vern Christensen OGDEN - Vern Wells Christensen, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at his home. He was born October 3, 1926 in Ogden to Hans and Rose Schwhal Christensen. He married Joyce Storey in 1949 in Elko, NV; they later divorced, but remained close friends. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the LDS Church. Surviving is his ex-wife Joyce F. Christensen of Ogden; children, Judy Morgan, Ogden; Christopher L. Christensen, Ogden; Peggy Nellwell, South Carolina; Joyce Raymond, Arizona; Frank Christensen, Ogden; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Lenoir Rose, Donna Jones and June Wadman, all of Ogden. Family will greet friends at the Riverdale LDS Church, 1056 W. 4400 S. on Saturday, May 14th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cremation under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Ogden. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/13/2005. Gutierrez, Letitia Rachel (Memoriam) IN LOVING MEMORY OF Letitia Rachel Gutierrez May 13, 1982 - May 2, 1998 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TISH The tears they will always fall Come Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall We long for you to be here But in our heart you are always near So Tisha Dear we send our love Today, tomorrow, and always Love always and forever Mom, Sis Lisa your Abullita and Tio frank, Rakel and Rhedisa Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/13/2005. Tolhurst, Alice Francis Moore Alice Francis Moore TolhurstNovember 7, 1919 - May 4, 2005 Wife of Frank Wm. Tolhurst, Alice F. Tolhurst passed away May 4, 2005 in Ogden. She was born the daughter of Foy Joseph Moore and Laura Mae Beck Moore on November 7, 1919 in Tracy, MN. Her father died when she was quite young and she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Alton J. Bell, on a sheep ranch near Chugwater, WY. The work ethic created in her by taking care of the ranch during high school when her parents worked on a different ranch prepared her for the rest of her life. Alice raised her two children, Kathryn (Jim) Feeley, of South Ogden, and Charles (Ginny) Broadhurst Jr, of Oak Harbor, WA, in Cheyenne, WY. They had lived in Little Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City where the children were born when Alice's husband was stationed at Hill Field during WWII, but moved to Cheyenne to be closer to her family when he was sent overseas. In Cheyenne she worked at a gas refinery inspecting tanker trucks. After the war, she worked at the VA hospital. She was employed for a short time with Convair Astronautics before going back to federal employment, transferring to CA and then to Hill AFB. Even though she always worked outside the home, she created a comfortable, attractive environment for her family with her love of decorating and gardening. Blessed with eight grandchildren, she enjoyed being Nana to Michele, Laurie, Wendy, Brekk, Jacob, Jeff, Timothy, and David. She had 18 great-grandchildren and 1 1/2 great-great-grandchildren. Alice and Frank married in 1973 after they retired from Hill. Both were active with a multitude of volunteer opportunities throughout the Ogden area for years. Alice volunteered at the Weber Co. Library, the Weber Co. Fair Committee in a Fabric Arts section, and other organizations. She was active in Eastern Star, enjoying many friends made through the associations. Alice and Frank also traveled throughout the United States, did motor home camping, and had a very enjoyable trip to Germany a few years ago to stay with friends who had returned home to Germany. It was Alice's second trip to Europe and one of the highlights of her life. Because Alice had an insatiable desire to learn, she took classes most of her adult life: college classes, woodworking, quilting, porcelain, painting, Japanese bunka, as well as others. She always had projects she was doing inside and outside of their homes. Alice's family appreciates the loving care given her by the staff at Crestwood Care Center, and by Carla and the Hospice Alliance team. Thanks to you all!!! Also surviving are Frank's children: Jack Tolhurst, Joan Meckley and her children and grandchildren, and Richard Thomas. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Jacob, and Frank's son, Stephen. A memorial to honor her will be held at 11 a.m. May 14, 2005 at the LDS chapel at 4955 Adams Ave., South Ogden. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the services. Arrangements under the direction of Leavitt's Mo rtuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or your favorite charity. Send condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Witherby, Ruby A. Ruby A. WitherbyTogether Again WASHINGTON TERRACE - "Backward, turn backward, O' time in your flight. Make me a child again just for tonight. Mother, come back from the echoless shore. Take me again to your heart, as of yore; Kiss from my forehead the furrows of care. Smooth the silver threads of my hair; Over my slumbers your loving watch keep. Rock me to sleep, Mother, rock me to sleep". Our mother, Ruby Anderson Carter Witherby, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Mt. Ogden Nursing Center in Washington Terrace. She was born September 1, 1916 in Ogden, a daughter of William W. and Ruth Mikesell Anderson. Ruby married Marlan Naylor Carter on October 23, 1933. They were later divorced. She married George W. Witherby on November 10, 1944. He preceded her in death on November 1, 1988. Mother loved to crochet and collect chicken figurines. Her kitchen was known as "Ruby's hen house". During World War II, Mother worked on the assembly line for carbine rifles at Hill Air Force Base. After the war, she worked many years in the bakery business. Surviving are one daughter and two sons, Kay (Donald) MacLean, Robert (Carol) Carter and David (Chris) Witherby. Her posterity also includes 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Our heartfelt thanks to those who assisted Mom at Mt. Ogden Nursing Center - not only the caregivers but the administrative staff as well. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., with Robert Carter officiating. Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Email condolences to the family at lom@lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/12/2005 - 5/13/2005. Zondervan, Veula Robbie Veula Robbie Zondervan RIVERTON - Veula Robison Zondervan, age 94, died on May 10, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born October 2, 1910 in North Morgan, Utah to George M. and Alice Jones Robison. She was the eldest of seven children. She married Peter Zondervan on July 29, 1938. She received her Registered Nurse degree from the Thomas Dee School of Nursing and worked for more than twenty years at the old Dee and the McKay-Dee Hospital. She served as the Head Nurse for the OB-GYN floor. She faithfully served the Lord as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was expert at knitting, crocheting, sewing and many other crafts. Many a grandchild has enjoyed a warm sweater made by her. She is survived by two sisters, Edna Haws and Velma Nicholls; her only daughter, Judy Belka; grandchildren, Melynda Roberts (Troy), Denise Sharp (Kelly) and Robert Belka (Sheila); great-grandchildren, Hunter, Makenzie, Audrey, Austin, Andrew and Shayna. She was preced ed in death by her parents; siblings, Ronald M. Robison, Earl G. Robison, Irvin D. Robison; Ina Jones; and her husband, Pete Zondervan. The family wishes to express their gratitude for all the care and loving that mother received at the Crosslands Care Center. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Morgan Cemetery. Friends and family may call on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Primary Children's Hospital, 100 N. Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84113. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com. Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/13/2005.