OBITS: Standard-Examiner 21 May 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah

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Aldous, Lynn (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OFLYNN ALDOUS May 21, 2004 One year has gone by since you
were taken from us. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, we'd
walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.We all love and miss you
dearly. Love, Valerie, Dean, Walter, and all the family and friends who knew
you
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/21/2005.

Cruz, Rachel A. Powell
Rachel A. Powell Cruz CLINTON - Rachel A. Powell Cruz, 67, of Clinton passed
away Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden. She was born June
11, 1937, the daughter of George and Hazel Lavon Hiner Powell. On April 10,
1980 she married Richard R. Cruz in Ogden. She was raised and educated in
Ogden, graduating from Ben Lomond High School. She worked and retired after 37
years of service at Hill Air Force Base. Her hobbies included reading,
crossword puzzles, and the Dallas Cowboys. Mrs. Cruz is survived by her
husband Richard R. Cruz of Clinton; Also surviving are one sister, Lavon
McNally, Logan, Utah; and three brothers Richard Powell, Wyoming; James and
Edward Powell, both of Ogden. She was preceded in death by her father, mother
and four sisters; Lois Kouatch, Wyoming; Deanie Smith, Ohio, Nita McCalmant,
Ogden and Hazel Udink, Roy. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23, 2005
at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary in Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends and fami ly
may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45
p.m. prior to services. Interment, Clinton City Cemetery. Send condolences to
family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/21/2005.

Day, Erik Kenneth
Erik Kenneth Day PLEASANT VIEW - Erik Kenneth Day, 20, passed away at home on
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Erik was born February 20, 1985 and adopted by David
and Cynthia (Johnson) Day. He attended Weber High School and graduated from
the Weber Basin Job Corps. He enjoyed music, poetry and basketball. He was a
computer whiz and had a knack for making his sisters laugh. Erik is survived
by his parents; a brother, Andy Day; three sisters, Mariah, Olivia and Carolyn
Day all of Pleasant View.; and his grandparents, Ken (Ruth) Johnson of Castle
Valley, UT and Norma Day of Moab, UT. Also surviving is a special friend,
Elizabeth Teters of Ogden and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was
preceded in death by his grandfather Max Day. Funeral services will be held on
Monday, May 23, 2005 at the Ascension Lutheran Church, 1105 North Washington
Blvd. at 11 a.m. Family and friends may call at the church an hour prior to
services. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. Arrangements under the dire ction 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 5/20/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Dodge, Ronald Neil
Ronald Neil Dodge WEST HAVEN - Ronald Neil Dodge, 45, passed away Wednesday,
May 18, 2005 of natural causes. Our loving son, brother, father and friend was
born August 17, 1959 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Neil C. and Joanne F. Swift
Dodge. Ronnie graduated from Bonneville High School in 1978 and attended Weber
State College, earning an Associates Degree in auto mechanics. He joined the
Army in June 1978 to serve his Country. He received an Honorable Discharge in
1982. Ronnie was a friend to everyone he met. He was an avid mechanic. He
loved to fix old cars, hunt, fish, trap shoot and camping. He loved spending
time with his son. Ronnie had a true faith in God and always kept him in his
heart. He leaves behind his parents Neil and Joanne Dodge, West Haven; one son
Daniel Dodge, Ogden; one brother Keith Dodge, Ogden; two sisters Dawnette Rust
(Shane) Hooper; Shelley Cowperthwaite (Rob) West Haven; nine nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents a nd two aunts.
We would like to tell you how much we love you and we hope you know that we
do. We wish that the words we speak, so gently to you could be heard by your
heart with the same meanings and same soft feelings deep within us. We love
you brother and we are going to miss you. Love your little sisters. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in
Roy, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends and family may call on Saturday from 9:45
to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch,
1718 Combe Rd. South Ogden where Military Honors will be accorded by the Box
Elder County Honor Guard. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Garcia, Maria L.
Maria L. Garcia LAYTON - Our beautiful mother, sister, and grandmother passed
away May 19, 2005 at her home after battling cancer. She was born Maria
Lucinda Martinez, February 8, 1942 in Del Norte, Colorado to Ben and Andrea
Martinez. The family moved to Utah when she was one year old. She graduated
from Davis High School. She lived in Layton for the past 34 years. She married
Lester Del Rio in 1960 and they had six beautiful children together. Her
husband and three sons, Eugene, Leonard, and Eddie were killed in a car
accident, April 25, 1971. She married Pete Garcia. They later divorced. Maria
(Tootsie) enjoyed being with her brothers and sisters playing cards, scrabble,
and having a good time. She cherished her children and attended every PTA
meeting, soccer, football, baseball, basketball game and every dance recital.
She loved her grandchildren very much and always made sure the kids were
together for Christmas. She worked at Kraft Foods and recently retired from
Autoliv w here she had numerous friends. Surviving are her three sons Charles
Del Rio, Ogden; Dino Del Rio, Layton; Darren Del Rio, Layton; and daughter
Valerie Del Rio (Rolando Rueda), Roy; 11 grand children and 4 great grand
children. Also surviving are her brothers Val Martinez, CA; Arthur Martinez,
Roy; Alfonso Martinez, Layton; sisters Jenny Montoya, Clearfield; Inez Cota,
Dorothy Sosa, Kathern Gallegos, Rosie Martinez, and Josephine Martinez, Ogden.
She was preceded in death by both parents, her husband Lester, sons Eugene,
Leonard, and Eddie, brothers Felix, Benny, Richard and sisters Martha, Betty
and Susie. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 23, 2005 at
9:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 210 S. Chapel Street, Layton.
Prayer service 7 p.m. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main. Interment, Kaysville City
Cemetery. The children would like to thank the wonderful doctors and staff at
McKay-Dee Hospital. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/21/2005.

Griffiths, Suzanne Tucker
Suzanne Tucker Griffiths KAYSVILLE - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
daughter, sister and friend, Suzanne Tucker Griffiths, age 58, passed away May
19, 2005 in Kaysville, Utah after a brave and determined battle with colon
cancer. She was born May 7, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the third child of
Cleon D. and Betty Jensen Tucker. She lived in many different parts of Utah
including Bountiful, Hyrum, and Kaysville. She graduated from Skyview High
School in the first graduating class. She married Brent H. Griffiths on May
20, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. Suzanne loved serving others and being with
her family. She enjoyed cooking, reading and traveling with her husband and
family. Some of her favorite places included Hawaii and the family cabin in
Wyoming. She made the best hand dipped chocolates with her mother and she made
any family party an event. She was a wonderful, caring wife and mother and a
super grandmother. She was always concerned about her family and she loved
them all very much. As a faithful, lifelong member of the LDS Church, she
served in various callings including Relief Society President, Young Womens
President and Primary President. She also served for many years as a docent at
the Church Museum of History and Art where she was able to share her love of
art and the gospel with others. Suzanne is survived by her husband Brent; four
children, Julie (Alan) Clark, Alan (Heidi) Griffiths, Brian (Renee) Griffiths,
Carrie Griffiths and her ten grandchildren, Jordan, McKenna, Tyson, Zachary,
Alexa, Ryan, Tyler, Justin, Brianne and Allison. She is also survived by her
parents, in-laws, four brothers and one sister. She was preceded in death by
her brother and grandparents. We will miss you Suzie. Can you smell the
ginger? Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the
Kaysville Crestwood Chapel, 1039 E. Crestwood Road. Friends and family may
call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 North
Fairfield Road and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment,
Kaysville City Cemetery. e-mail condolences to the family at
llm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Miller, Jack (Memoriam)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JACK MILLER May 21, 1943 - August 27, 2004We are here, You
are not. The beer is all gone, We sure miss you a lot. Happy Birthday. We Love
and Miss you. Love, Claire, Tina, Brion, and your Buddies.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/21/2005.

Nielsen, Clara May Nash
Clara May Nash Jesperson NielsenClara May Nash Jesperson Nielsen, 92, loving
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on May 16, 2005.
May was born on a dry farm outside of Aberdeen, Idaho, May 23, 1912 to Albert
Theodore Nash and Clara Derbyshire. She was married to William L. Jesperson on
May 1933, and to Lester H. Nielsen on April 1975 (both deceased). She was
dedicated in all she did for her family and church, including returning to
college at the age of 45, getting her English degree from San Diego State
University to teach school, and serving two missions, for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, with her second husband. She did everything the
Lord asked of her and was dearly loved by all who knew her. Surviving her are
nine children, four stepchildren, 69 grandchildren, 130 great-grandchildren,
and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, March
23, 2005 at Cottonwood Memorial Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive, Holladay , Utah
at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be Sunday night from 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior
to services on Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Wasatch Lawn, Salt Lake
City, Utah.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/21/2005.

Parsons, Claudine Mitton
Claudine Ballantyne Mitton Parsons July 22, 1918 - May 18, 2005 Claudine, age
86, passed away Wednesday at Manor Care nursing home in Ogden. The family
would like to express their thanks to the staff and to hospice for their love
and care. Services will be held on Tuesday the 24th of May at Leavitt's
Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden, at 2:00 p.m. Children: Lamar (Bonnie), Lynn
(deceased) (Moxie), Richard (Paula), Ardella, Susan, and Clarine (deceased)
and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We loved her dearly. Send
condolences to the family at www.leavittsmortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.

Phillips, Hugo Walter
Hugo Walter PhillipsROY - Hugo Walter Phillips passed away at his home,
Friday, May 20, 2005. He was born February 11, 1934 in Camden, New Jersey, the
son of Andrew and Justine Phillips. Hugo attended Catholic schools in Camden
prior to joining the Air Force in 1951. He served in Korea; was honorably
discharged in 1955. Hugo married Rheta Paul in Great Falls, Montana on October
15, 1955. They lived in New Jersey and Montana prior to moving to Utah in
1965. Hugo worked as an aircraft mechanic at HAFB, retiring in 1983. He was a
substitute teacher at the woodshop at Roy High School. He also worked for
Northern Regal Homes Construction. He enjoyed camping, traveling, and all
kinds of wood work. Hugo was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
He was very proud of his family. Surviving are his wife, Rheta; children:
Vickie Lee Jorgensen of Roy, Richard (Barbara) Phillips, West Weber, Ed (Lori)
Phillips, Clinton, and Toby Phillips of Clarkston, UT; grandchildren: Cather
ine J. Jorgensen (currently of Ft. Bliss, TX), Paul Jorgensen, Cliff (Bubba)
Phillips, Trevor, Carly, Jonathan Phillips, Jessie Russell, and Marshall
Russell, USMC; a brother, Robert (Kathy) Phillips, and two sisters, Marie
Erdenski and Linda Gruber, and many nieces and nephews all of New Jersey. He
was preceded in death by his parents, a son, David Perry Phillips and a
grandson, Nathan Richard Phillips. Deepest gratitude to Dr. Richard Herold for
many years of dedicated care and constant loving support. Mass of Christian
Burial will be held Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2740
Pennsylvania Ave., Ogden, Utah. Friends and family may call at Myers Mortuary
of Roy, 5865 South 1900 West, Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Holy
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Interment, Roy City Cemetery. Send condolences to family
at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/21/2005 - 5/22/2005.