OBITS: Standard-Examiner 15 Oct 2005; Ogden, Weber co., Utah text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ut/utfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: Standard-Examiner http://www.standard.net Len Allen Saturday, October 15, 2005 OGDEN - Leonard Michael Serio, aka Len Allen, died peacefully Thursday, Oct 13, 2005 at the Ogden Regional Medical Center. He was 79 years old. Len had an exemplary life of service and a remarkable career for the past 59 years as a radio personality, civic worker, parade announcer, master of ceremonies at hundreds of events, a loving parent and husband and friend to all. He never met a stranger. His strong baritone voice became recognized as The Voice of Northern Utah. He arrived in Ogden on Oct 7, 1946 after leaving radio in New Orleans where he assumed the name Len Allen after his employer told him Serio wouldn't fly as a name of a radio personality. He tried the name Len Allen after the comedian Fred Allen. It was a good fit, he decided. He was always known to his listeners on KLO radio as Len Allen and went on to become one of Ogden's most prominent citizens. Len was born Feb. 6, 1926 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles Serio and Josephine Balsamo. He was married to the love of his life, his partner in all activities and dedicated caretaker, Dena Eames on June 15, 1948 after a short courtship following a call she made to his radio show to request he play her favorite song. Len and Dena are proud parents of three sons and two daughters: Steven Serio (Jan); Teri Lyn Furniss (Scott); Mike Serio (Brenda); Kimberly A. Wood; and Jef Serio (Dondi). There are 16 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren who Len cherished as the joy of his life. His sister Nancy Osterday and her husband Gil also survive. His parents, his brother Mike and one grandchild preceded him in death. Len was passionately committed to making Ogden the perfect place to live, recreate and raise a family. He strived tirelessly to be an active participant on boards and devote energy and time to membership in civic clubs and cultural organizations. He was a member of the Weber County Fair board and traditionally opened the fair as master of ceremonies and remained on site each day to talk fair-goers through the many activities. He also served boards of the Golden Spike Arena, Family Counseling, Union Station and the Egyptian Theatre, Ramp Tax Committee and the Wasatch Intermountain Adoption Agency. He was state president of the Utah Jaycees in the 1950s. He has been the recipient of innumerable honors among them the prestigious Wall of Fame presented by the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce, the mayors award for the arts for his advocacy of Egyptian Theater programs. He was a member of the Ogden Exchange Club and earlier received its Golden Deeds Award. He was Utah Broadcaster of the Year on the anniversary of his 25th year in radio. Ogden's famed Pioneer Days celebrations were Len's favorites. For several decades he provided pre-rodeo music. From his position at 25th and Washington as Pioneer Days parade announcer, his inimitable style of engaging people was enjoyed by paradegoers for more than 40 years. He also was Christmas Parade announcer for many years. Len's golden anniversary in radio spawned the Summer of Len Allen in 1997. It was celebrated with the Pioneer Days committee selecting him as Grand Marshal, a charity golf match, a ride in an F-16 at Hill AFB, tributes at Roy Days and Layton celebrations and declaration of Len Allen Week by Ogden Mayor Glen Mecham and Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt. The anniversary culminated with a community dinner and tribute at Ogden Union Station with a sell-out crowd of more than 400 people and a host of dignitaries paying homage to Len Allen. It was at this time when he remarked, why would I retire when going to work is such pleasure. He was at work in recent weeks, interviewing for his Saturday morning talk show on KLO radio. He was a member of the Catholic Church and a proud Master Mason, member of Unity Lodge #18 and a Shriner, member of El Kalah Shrine. He was involved in a number of fundraisers for the Masons and the Shriners Hospital. He enjoyed a 25-year professional association with Homer and Phidea Cutrubus and the Cutrubus Automotive Team. He served in the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton during the Korean War. A special thanks to Dr. Michael Diehl and Leslie Bean for all the love, special help and care they gave to Dad. A celebration of Len's life will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd., with Father Charles Cummins, Celebrant. Dena and the sons and daughters will greet friends Tuesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park where military honors will be accorded. Those wishing to do so may make contributions to the Len Allen Scholarship Fund at Weber State University. Cecile Flo Cazier Saturday, October 15, 2005 WASHINGTON TERRACE - Cecile Flo Bushell Cazier, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2005 in South Ogden. She was born April 23, 1918 in South Ogden, a daughter of William Luke and Flo Mabel Jordan Bushell. Cecile married Thomas Fredrick Cazier on January 23, 1943, in South Ogden. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in November of 1943. Thomas passed away March 6, 1991. She was a lifelong resident of the Ogden area and a graduate of Weber High School. Cecile was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Washington Terrace 8th Ward where she worked diligently in several different organizations. She was a homemaker and loved children. She founded Ce- Ce's Day Care in Washington Terrace where she provided loving care for numerous children throughout the years. Some of these children remained in touch with her even after she retired. Cecile took pride in her knitting, crocheting and sewing. She made many lovely articles for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and loved the title of Grandma-Great started by her great-granddaughter Alexia Palmer. Surviving are one son and one daughter, Ben Bushell Cazier, Peoria, AZ; Carolynn (Steve) Foster, Croydon, UT; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Merial Pomeroy, Washington Terrace. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Thomas Fredrick Cazier Jr., five brothers, two sisters, and grandchildren Rachel, Bonnie Lee and Cody. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Washington Terrace 8th Ward Chapel 350 West 5100 South, with Bishop Darin Thompson officiating. Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday at the Ward Chapel 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Elsa Hedwig Georgina Miles Saturday, October 15, 2005 CLEARFIELD - Elsa Hedwig Georgina Miles, 91, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Davis Hospital. She was born April 15, 1914 in Bremen, Germany the daughter of Hans and Anna Markwort Pawley. Elsa married Wilhelm Lueke, they were divorced and she later married Murlin J. Miles. He preceded her in death in 1992. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, knitting, traveling, dancing and swimming. Surviving are her daughter, Waltraut Stratton, Layton; daughter- in-law, Christine Lueke, DuPont, WA; seven grandchildren, Cheryl Moore, Diana (Patrick) Buie, Christina (John) Cassy, Cory (Rodney) Ringler, Cynthia (Victor) Kersey, Edward Shepard Jr., Wil (Heather) Shepard, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, son, Wilhelm Lueke, sister, Hilda Klopping and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 15, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, New Tacoma Cemetery, University Place, WA. June Beard Hampton Saturday, October 15, 2005 HONEYVILLE - Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, June Beard Hampton, 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 in her home. June was a very loving person and will be missed by all who knew her.She was born on June 15, 1938 in Brigham City, Utah, a daughter of George Thomas and Clara Bott Beard. She attended elementary school in Corinne and graduated from Box Elder High School. She received her degree at Brigham Young University in Elementary Education. She taught in many elementary schools and preschools. June married James Robert Hampton in the Logan LDS Temple. They were later divorced. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints and a member of the Honeyville 2nd Ward. June was the mother of eight children and is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Marvin) Tabor, Gillette, Wyoming; Kristine (Thomas) Morse; Sheri Marie (Jery) Payne both of Littleton, Colorado; eight grandchildren; five sisters and two brothers, Betty Bernard; Beth Anderson; Donna Wagstaff, Ann Didericksen, Richard Beard, Marie Stevens and David Beard. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Corinne Ward Chapel, 2335 North 4000 West. Family will greet friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, Utah and on Monday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Corinne. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. If you would like to make donations in Junes memory please send to Gillies Funeral Chapel. Grant V. Johnson Saturday, October 15, 2005 OGDEN - Grant Verl Johnson, 85, died Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at a local care center of causes incident to age. He was born January 18, 1920 in Clover, Utah, a son of Mark Anthony and Elizabeth Ellen Maxwell Johnson. He lived in Ogden since 1949. On February 21, 1948, Grant married Myrtle Ann Black in Ogden. She died November 8, 1975. He married Myrtle Tingey on August 25, 1976 in Ogden. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as Bishop of the Ogden 8th Ward and served two missions with his sweetheart to Billings, Montana and Kirtland, Ohio. He was a veteran of World War II and was part of the Occupational Army at Okinawa. Grant retired from Hill Air Force Base following many years of service as a civil engineer. Grant enjoyed remodeling his home, traveling throughout the United States and visiting with his family. Surviving are his wife Myrtle, Ogden; two sons and two daughters, Clifford Grant (Susan) Johnson, Vernal, UT; Wayne B. Johnson, Alexandria, VA; Karma Jo (Thomas) Donnelly, Clearfield; Beverly Ann (Alan) Clark, Harrisville; 35 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, first wife Myrtle Ann, and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Perpetual Education Fund. Curtis William Slade Saturday, October 15, 2005 KAYSVILLE - Curtis William Slade, 79, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005, at his home of congestive heart failure. Curtis was born February 22, 1926, in Heber City, Utah, son of William Elbert and Chloe Thacker Slade. Graduated Wasatch High School, 1945. Attended University of Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University, 1949. Served an LDS mission to Brazil 1949-1952. Married Roselyn Woodward in the Salt Lake LDS Temple November 6, 1952. Retired from government civil service work at Hill Air Force Base after 35 years. Curtis was happiest when he was playing with his grandchildren, tinkering in his shop (he could repair anything), and outside working in his garden. Survived by his wife, Roselyn, of Kaysville; daughters, Kathleen (Layne) Hofer, Gilbert, AZ; Janalee (David) Green, Fruit Heights; Amy (Terrill) Lemke, Los Alamos, NM; and sons, Keith (Karen), Salt Lake City; Neal (Elaine), Kaysville; Douglas (Terresa), Kaysville; Russell (Darcie), W. Bountiful; sisters, Norma Simmons, Mesa, AZ; Rhea (Don) Manning, Farmington; Beth (DeLoy) Reid, Kaysville; 27 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Elbert J Slade and Harold Dean Slade, brother-in-law, Lionel Simmons and nephew Brian Slade. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville 13th Ward, 875 E. 200 No. Friends and family may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary, 400 North Main and Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery. Edward J. Dean Saturday, October 15, 2005 Together Again OGDEN - Good Morning! Being of sound mind and shaky body I have chosen to accept the offer that cannot be refused. Therefore, I invite all to rejoice in my life. A life that began on Jan. 5, 1928, in Ely, Nevada, because I wanted to be close to my parents, Raymond R. Dean & Anna M. Green. I was given one great gift, to be given to our eight children, that gift is that through the Lord, I loved their mother. Ed married Mary J. Muehe on June 21, 1952, in Seattle, Washington. She died Jan. 10, 2002. He had lived in Ogden for 70 years and had been employed as a industrial photographer for the Boeing Co. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where he was active in numerous and various positions in the church. He was a US Navy veteran. Surviving are six sons and two daughters, Bart (Kathy) Dean, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dennis Dean, Ogden; James (Mary) Dean, Everett, Washington; Patrick (Jina) Dean, Ogden; Timothy (Deana) Dean, Arlington, Washington; John Paul (Elaina) Dean, Shoreline, Washington; Rayanna M. Dean, Ogden; Nannette T. Dean, Vashon Island, Washington; 21 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one brother, Gerald L. Dean, Salt Lake City. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Vigil service with rosary will be held Monday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Larkin & Sons Mortuary where friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Manuel Felix Montanez Saturday, October 15, 2005 (Grumpy Old Man) OGDEN - Manuel Felix Montanez, 55, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at McKay- Dee Hospital in Ogden. He was born July 18, 1950 in Lovell, Wyoming, a son of Manuel R. and Aurora F. Montanez. He was raised in California where he met his childhood sweetheart, Iris Gonzales. On July 19, 1969, they were married in Santa Ana, California. His hobbies were model cars, drawing, taking trips to California, and watching classic old movies. We will miss his grumpiness dearly. We would like to thank Bobbie Arvizo and the Barela Family for all the help and support they have given us. He survived by his wife and four children, Eric Montanez, Socorro Montanez, Ursula Montanez and Frances (Miguel) Altamirano, all of Ogden; five brothers, Richard, Joe, Georgie, Jimmy and Frankie; six sisters, Virgie, Irene, Olga, Aurora, Josie and Margaret; 17 grandchildren and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Junior Rivera, nephews, Junior Vargas and Pete Hernandez, cousins Sally and Joseph Barela, and his favorite sister-in-law Chayo Vargas. Memorial services will be held Monday, October 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends and family may call at the mortuary on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Lennie D. Furgeson Saturday, October 15, 2005 Lennie D. Furgeson, 61, passed away Oct 9, 2005 peacefully at home. He was born in Ogden on January 18, 1944 to Leonard Earl Furgeson and Nancy Agnes Funk. Lennie graduated from Bonneville High School. He married Sherry Tabura, they were later divorced. He enjoyed music and played in a band years ago known as, The Players Three. He is survived by his sister Etta Sexton of Ogden, niece Billi Sexton and nephew Jedd Sexton both of Ogden, nephew Rick Ellis of Mooresville, NC, and nephew Mike (Connie) Ellis of Tumwater, WA.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister JoAnne Castelli. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 17, 2005 at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street, Ogden. Viewing will be Sunday, October 16, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. Joe P. Rubio Saturday, October 15, 2005 Our Dad, Joe P. Rubio, was born in 1923 in Hayward, CA and died peacefully in his sleep Saturday 26, 2005 in Ogden, Utah. He was a WW II veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita. He is survived by his beloved younger brother, Lou (Carmen) Rubio, Castro Valley, CA; daughters, Holly (Dennis) Browne, Aromas, CA and Carmen (Lance) Samuelson, Farmington, UT; grandchildren Jason and Randall Sloan and Carlan Samuelson and five great-grandchildren. He was the much-loved Uncle Joe to many nieces and nephews. Dad loved animals and was a wonderful neighbor and friend. He was a golfer extraordinaire, getting a hole in one at the age of 80. At his request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741- 5000/www.bestfriends.org Deaths Saturday, October 15, 2005 Andersen, Helen, 70, Pleasant View, Oct. 10, Pleasant View. Myers Mortuary, Ogden. Dinneen, Mary, 87, Ogden, Oct. 8, Ogden. Myers Mortuary, Ogden.