OBITS: Standard-Examiner 27 May 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah

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Marsh, Steven L.
Steven L. MarshST. GEORGE - Steven L. Marsh, 57, returned home to his Heavenly
Father on May 19, 2005 in St. George, Utah after a courageous fight from
complications due to surgery. He was born in Brigham City, Utah to Loris
(Tebe) Marsh and Joyce Poulsen on February 23, 1948. His family moved to
Washington Terrace, Utah in 1953 where he attended elementary, junior high,
and Bonneville High. He enlisted in the Army where he received his GED and
numerous other certifications in small engine repairs. He served in Vietnam
from 1965 to 1968. He was discharged in 1971. Steve married Allyson Giesler
and they were later divorced. Paths crossed with the love of his life in 1976
when he stopped to assist her with car repairs. Lauri Helms Barrow and Steve
were married on November 12, 1978. He worked in the family construction
business for ten years. He always said he liked playing in sand pile 1 and 2.
Over the next 25 years he worked for various excavating and truck driving
companies. His l ove was driving the Backhoe. He was last employed with
Quality Excavation in St. George, Utah. He was this generation's Grizzly
Adams. Fishing was his stress reliever and he loved camping and hunting. His
love of the outdoors has been passed down to his children and grandchildren.
His greatest accomplishment in life was to raise his family and love his
grandchildren with all his heart. He will be missed very much. He is survived
by his wife Lauri of St. George, UT. Seven children, Lori (Evan) Hill of
Stansbury Park, UT, Shane (Jeannie) Marsh and Brady (Heather) Marsh of
Fielding, UT, Raenee (Rodney) Schurtz of Hurricane, UT, Justin (Brandy) Marsh
of Redmond, UT, Heather (Cody) Nielsen and Cody Marsh of St. George, UT. He is
also survived by his mother Joyce P. Marsh of Washington Terrace, UT. Six
brothers and sisters, Michael (Linda) Marsh of North Ogden, UT, Marcia
(Robert/Bob) Wanner of Great Falls, MT, Kenneth Marsh of Ogden, UT, Barbara
(Larry Newland) Marsh of Roy, UT, Patricia Ch ristensen of Washington Terrace,
UT, and Kathleen (Dennis/DJ) Streeval of Farr West, UT. 20 precious
grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him
dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and
mother-in-law. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 24 in St. George at the
Snow Canyon LDS 7th Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Tonaquint Veterans
Memorial Cemetery in St. George with full Military honors. Condolences may be
sent to the family at www.metcalfmortuary.com.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/27/2005.

Olsen, Barbara Wood
Barbara Wood Olsen OGDEN, UTAH - Barbara Wood Olsen, wife, mother, grandma,
great-grandmother, and partner for 63 years died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at
her home at 11:05 a.m. She was 82 years old. Barbara was born in Smithfield,
Utah and enjoyed doing geneology work for her and her family over the many
years. She was born to Milton and Zelda Wood who preceded her in death.
Surviving is her husband Warren L. Olsen, her sons Roger W. And Jeffrey W.
Olsen, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services are
at noon on Saturday, May 28, at Smithfield City Cemetery, 400 East Center St.,
Smithfield. A viewing will be held at 10:30 to 11:30 prior to services at
Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center St., Logan. Condolences may be extended to
the family at the guest book at www.allenmortuaries.net. The family wishes to
express thanks to Vista Care for their support. Especially to Maree, Amber,
Bridgett, Alan, Claude, and the rest of the staff.
Published in the Standard-Examiner from 5/26/2005 - 5/27/2005.

Wood, Patricia C.
Patricia C. Wood WALLA WALLA, Washington - Patricia Cummins Wood, 76, former
Ogden, Utah, resident died Wednesday May 25, 2005, at her home. She was born
Dec. 31, 1928, in Davenport, Iowa, a daughter of George M. and Edna Eckstein
Cummins. She graduated from Villa de Chantel High School, Rock Island,
Illinois, and came to Ogden in 1961. She had lived in Walla Walla, Washington
for the past 4 years. Pat married John A. Wood on April 14, 1956, in Rock
Island, Ill. He died in November 1974. She had been a member of St. Joseph's
Catholic Church, Ogden. Surviving are one son and one daughter, David H. Wood,
Salt Lake City, and Christine A. (Cliff) Tarvin, Waitsburg, Wash.; seven
grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be held Saturday,
May 28, 2005, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Friends may call at
the Larkin & Sons Mortuary in Ogden, Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Interment in
the Ogden City Cemetery. E-mail the family at larkin@csolutions.net.
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 5/27/2005.