OBITS: Standard-Examiner 12 Sep 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 Lorna Parks Benson Monday, September 12, 2005 WASHINGTON TERRACE - Lorna Parks Benson, 81, passed away Friday, September 9, 2005 following a long, courageous battle with diabetes. She was born November 13, 1923 in Riverside, Idaho, the first child of Rulon R. and Martha VanOrden Parks. Lorna grew up in Riverside and graduated from Moreland High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Rex E. Benson on January 16, 1942 in the Logan LDS Temple. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and active in the Washington Terrace 5th Ward. She served well in many church positions: Stake Primary worker, Ward Relief Society President and as Teacher in several classes, including Gospel Doctrine. She graduated from the Ogden, Utah Institute of Religion. Lorna served in the Charlotte North Carolina Mission where she enjoyed her service and the many new friends she made there. She also worked for over six years in the Ogden Temple. She thoroughly enjoyed her service and associations in the holy temple and cultivated an unusual knowledge of the gospel there. Lorna was an excellent gardener and loved to work in her flower garden. Her roses were gorgeous and many people commented on how beautiful they were. Although Lorna had various occupations in her life, her first job was with her family. She received a certificate for putting her husband through college. She was active in politics and served many years as an election judge. She also worked at a nursing home where she cared for many patients. Being a very compassionate person, Lorna insisted on providing loving, long-term, geriatric care for three of her family members in her home. Surviving are her husband, Rex E. Benson, Washington Terrace; one son and seven daughters, Rulon (Linda) Benson, Roy; Pamela Stanger, Sunset; Lesa Benson, Washington Terrace; Yvonne Jones, Saratoga Springs, Utah; Phyllis (Robert) Williamson, Roy; Marie (Robb) Judkins, West Haven; Celia (Dennis) Horne, Clearfield; Stephanie (Patrick) Ring, Salt Lake City; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Kenneth (Gail) Parks, Ammon, Idaho; Raymond (Paula) Parks, Moreland, Idaho; and two sisters, Verla Sasser, Pingry, Idaho; Delores (Marvin) Pitman, Pocatello, Idaho. Lorna was preceded in death by: her father and mother, Rulon and Martha Parks, a son, Alva Henry Benson and three brothers, Dean, Clifford and Marvin Parks. Lorna was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. We will certainly miss her. The family wishes to thank Bentley McEntire, M.D., Tyler Dixon, M.D., and the many other doctors and nurses at McKay- Dee Hospital who were caring and helpful in taking care of Lorna during her stay at the hospital. We also wish to thank Dr. Jason Bruse and Dr. Ross Kelson for their kind attention they gave Lorna while under their care. We also wish to thank the team of helpful individuals who came from Applegate Home Care and Hospice to help take good care of her early on. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Washington Terrace 5th Ward Chapel, 350 West 5100 South. Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. and Wednesday form 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment, Moreland Cemetery, Idaho. IN LOVING MEMORY OF GILBERT TRUJILLO Monday, September 12, 2005 OCT. 31, 1942 - SEPT 12, 2004 Honey, it's been 1 year since you left us. You will be ALWAYS remembered, NEVER forgotten and FORVER loved. We love and miss you. Kandi, Mom, Bernie, all your kids and grand babies. Vernon Wesley Hatton Monday, September 12, 2005 Our beloved father and grandfather, Vernon Wesley Hatton, 90, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2005. He was born September 29, 1914 in Fillmore, Utah to Elmer Clark and Hazel Wright Hatton. Vern lived most of his life in Ogden. Vern is survived by his daughter Susan Tuttle of Clearfield, grandson Bryan Stark and greatgrandchildren B.J. and Bryce Stark who were his pride and joy. He was one of 10 children. Per Vern's request, all services are private. Arrangements by SereniCare, Funeral Directors. LaWanna Coie Garr Monday, September 12, 2005 LaWanna Coie Garr, 80, passed away from cancer on Sept. 8, 2005. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 13, at 12:15 p.m. at the Millville City Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street, Logan, prior to services. Gilberto B. Florez Monday, September 12, 2005 SUNSET - Gilberto B. Florez, 75, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2005, at his home. He was born March 25, 1930 in Southfork, Colorado, to Toribio and Lucita Valdez Florez. After growing up in Colorado he moved to Utah where he resided for nearly 50 years. On March 7, 1952 Gilbert married Eloise Leal in Sunset, Utah. She died January 21, 1990. Gilbert loved to fish and go on trips to Wendover. He enjoyed being a senior companion for Weber Human Services. He is survived by his sister, Mary F. Woodall; a son, William L. (Billy) Florez; a daughter, Mary Lou Florez "Lanier"; a step-son, Joe Apodaca; a niece, L. Brenda (Arthur Lee) Holston; a nephew, Leon Woodall; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several very close friends. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and his wife, Eloise. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 14th at 11 a.m. at the Clinton City Cemetery, 750 West 800 North. Friends and family may call on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South.