OBITS: Standard-Examiner 16 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 Jean Shanks Friday, September 16, 2005 OGDEN - Mary Jean Shanks, 76, died September 12, 2005 of natural causes. She was born November 21, 1928 in Collierville, MS, the daughter of Vera and Madison Milliron. She married Thomas Shanks in May of 1949 in Memphis, TN. She moved to Ogden in 1985 and worked at Ogden Regional Hospital for 15 years. Jean is survived by her daughter and her husband Terry and William Brown; her two sons Tim and Tom Shanks; and her grandson Colin Shanks. Services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Light of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1074 N. Fairfield Road Layton, UT. A viewing for family and friends will be held Friday, September 16, 2005 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Leavitt's Mortuary 836 36th Street, Ogden, UT 84403 Interment at Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park. In lieu of material remembrances, contributions may be sent to the Light of the Valley Lutheran Church. Shirley Ann Ward Friday, September 16, 2005 NORTH OGDEN - Shirley Ann Visser Ward, our loving wife, sweetheart, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning September 14, 2005. She was born July 31, 1935 in Ogden, to Cornelius "Carl" and Anna Wolthius Visser. She attended Ogden High School, Weber State College and graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Library Science. As a librarian at Weber State College she met her sweetheart and future eternal companion, Ray L. Ward. They were married and sealed together on June 10, 1958 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings throughout her life. She and Ray served as Ogden Temple workers which they both enjoyed very much. Shirley was an elementary school teacher in Ogden and Salt Lake City. She also taught in Churchville, Maryland while Ray was serving with the U.S. Army. Following Ray's discharge, they moved back to Utah and purchased their family home in North Ogden where they have lived for the past 43 years. Her many talents included music, needlework, painting, ceramics, cooking and compassionate service. Surviving are her husband Ray, North Ogden; four children, David (Cammy Doxey) Ward, Lynda (Doug) Evers, Neil (Salena Loosli) Ward, Shirllyn Ward, and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers and one sister, Ralph Visser, Carl Visser and Adele Flinders. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and older brother Cornelius "Neil" H. Visser. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the North Ogden 20th Ward Chapel, 3100 North 575 East, with President Milt Flinders officiating. Friends may call at Lindquist's North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday at the Ward Chapel 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Perpetual Education Fund or the Humanitarian Fund at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. In Loving Memory of Tom W. Gilchrist Friday, September 16, 2005 March 31,1933 - Sept. 16, 2002 Wishing you were somehow here again... Wishing you were somehow near.... Sometimes it seemed, if I just dreamed, Somehow you would be here... Dad, we're missing you! Love ya, Jeanne, Barbara, and Families James (Jim) Buchanan Friday, September 16, 2005 COALVILLE - James (Jim) Buchanan, age 91, passed away peacefully September 13, 2005, in Heber City Care Center, of causes incident to age. Jim was born November 12, 1913 in Coalville, Utah to George Buchanan and Mary Weir Salmon Buchanan. He lived in Grass Creek, Utah in his early years and attended school in North Summit School District. He joined the Signal Corps of United States Army in 1941 and served in the Philippine Islands until 1945 when he returned home. He worked for many years in the coal mines in Coalville, and also as a farmer. Jim was a quiet, reserved person, who loved to watch all sports on television. He also enjoyed going to nice restaurants. He was a member of the Coalville Second Ward, of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. He is survived by no immediate family, other than cousins, Marselle B. Williams, and Helen B. Thiriot, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, three brothers and four sisters. Appreciation is extended to the staff and nurses at Rocky Mountain Care in Heber City for their loving care of Jim. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 19th in the Walker Mortuary, Coalville, Utah at 1:00 p.m. Friends may call at the mortuary one hour prior to services. Interment Coalville City Cemetery. Shirley Ruth Milligan Thompson Friday, September 16, 2005 Our sweet mother passed away peacefully, in the embrace of her loving children on Saturday, September 10, 2005 in Salt Lake City, 22 years to the day after losing her childhood sweetheart, lifelong mate, and our father, Carty. Born the last of five daughters on November 4, 1927 in Ogden, Utah to William Kerr Milligan and Violet Jane Rouse Milligan, she is survived by two sisters, Virginia Barty of Muscatine, Iowa and Marion Gill of Clinton. Two sisters preceded her in death, Vee Malouf of California, and Dorothy Close Blodgett of Utah. She is also survived by a son and three daughters; Michael Carty Thompson (Debbie) St James of Ogden, Terry Ann (Phil) Panas of Taylorsville, Patsy Lee Bowman of Murray, and Judy Renae (Randy) McIntyre of West Jordan. She was the grandmother of eleven, and great-grandmother of fifteen, who will miss her soft hands and smiling eyes always. During her full life, she lived in Ogden, Sunset, and Salt Lake City, and for a time in Henderson, Nevada, in Kirkland and Duvall, Washington, and in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Wherever she was in her life, her family was her home. Nephew Larry Barty has observed "She was easy to love, and gave her love easily and generously." That simple statement says it all. Mom had a rich and colorful childhood with the other Milligan Girls and her parents on Eccles Avenue in Ogden, and she loved to reminisce and to share stories of this period of her life with us. We treasured these moments with her when her face was alight with memories of her past. Late in her life, she was blessed to reunite twice with her two surviving sisters and all of her nieces and nephews. These reunions were precious times that she treasured in the core of her soul. They were fitting exclamation points to the passages of her life. We thank all who helped to give these gifts to our mother, especially those who traveled great distances to make them possible. We would like to thank the staff of CareSource Hospice Residence for helping us to ease mom's way during the final five days of her life. They helped us keep our promise to our father that we would take good care of mother. We will never forget their kindness and compassion. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17 at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City. Friends and family may come to visit from 10 a.m. Timothy Allen Clark Sr. Friday, September 16, 2005 Timothy Allen Clark Sr., 51, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ Sept. 6, 2005 due to complications following a stroke. He was born May 6, 1954 in Salt Lake City, UT, a son of Dahl L. and Virgie K. (Green) Clark who preceded him in death. He married Kathy Marie Wall Sept. 17, 1971. They were married 20 years and then divorced. He graduated from Layton High School in 1972. He was employed by Albertson's Distribution Center for 18 years and was currently working for Arizona Golf Resort, Mesa, AZ. He is survived by sons, Timothy Allen Clark Jr., Apache Junction, AZ; Brady James Favero, Layton, UT; daughter, Mykelle Lynn (Kevin) Glass, Sunset, UT; grandsons, Michael and Dakota Glass, also of Sunset; brothers, Dahl L. Clark Jr., Kitty Hawk, NC; Kent D. (Sondra) Clark, Newport News, VA; Russell W. Clark, San Francisco, CA and sister, Karen G. (Wynn) Hanson, Layton, UT. He loved spending time in the outdoors with friends and family fishing, camping, golfing and boating. He also enjoyed shooting 9 Ball in the Davis County Leagues. Tim requested his body be cremated and his ashes spread in Southwest Montana, where he grew to love fishing with his family and friends. Services will be held Sept. 23, 2005 at Summer Ward, 410 E. Gentile in Layton, 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. You're invited to join his family and friends in a celebration of his life after the ceremony at Stockman's in Layton at 4:00 p.m. (adults only please). Mel Rae Carver Buck Friday, September 16, 2005 SALEM, Oregon - On the afternoon of Thursday, September 1, 2005, Mel Rae's gentle spirit slipped peacefully into the eternities. She would never say "goodbye" just, "I'll see you". Gone for awhile, she has left behind a sweet legacy of kindness, generosity, empathy, service, and Christ-like love. We will miss her tender, dimpled smile. Mel Rae was born March 18, 1915 in Brigham City, to Heber C. and Clarinda Christensen Carver. She was primarily raised and educated in Ogden. She graduated from Weber State College, followed by a teaching degree from the University of Utah. She married Carl D. Baer on October 5, 1940. They lived in various locations throughout the western states where Mel Rae taught school; eventually settling in Castro Valley, California. They raised a daughter, Carole Rae, who was the joy of their lives. Later, as two grandchildren were welcomed into the family, Mel Rae continued to nurture, bless, and encompass them with her uncompromising love. She was truly a dedicated mother and grandmother. Carl passed away January 1, 1986 after enduring a lengthy illness. During the many months of his illness, Mel Rae exhibited great courage and fortitude as she valiantly served as Carl's caretaker. Mel Rae taught elementary school in the San Leandro School District for 31 years. She truly loved the children she taught. She had a gift for making each child feel special and they loved her in return. Her unconditional love for the innocence of children will always be a warm memory for those of us who knew and cherished her. We'll remember the soft twinkle in her eye as she bent down to acknowledge the presence of a child. It was totally Mel Rae to show unconditional love and attention to every child. She was an angel. In May of 1991, Mel Rae found a beautiful companionship with William "Bill" Fraser Buck. They chose to marry in the Oakland Temple in the sunset of their lives. They also found great pleasure in visiting and serving family members together. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints serving in many different capacities. Mel Rae and Bill completed a mission to the Toronto Temple in Canada. They felt it was a privilege and an honor to serve. Mel Rae was fiercely determined and independent as she met the difficulties of failing health and the uncertainties of recurring cancer. She loved life and clung to it religiously. She sacrificed physical comfort to be of help and assistance to others. Her devotion to Bill was her crown of glory. She did anything she could to make him more comfortable, even as the shadow of death crept upon her. She will be greatly missed. Her passing has left an empty place in all our hearts. Yet, we know that even as the sun sets in the western sky, it surely will rise in the East again. One day we will walk and talk with Mel Rae. Until then, we pay tribute to the beautiful example and legacy of love she has imprinted on our souls. Mel Rae is survived by her husband William Fraser Buck, Salem, OR; an older brother Max W. (Grace) Carver, Twin Falls, ID; her daughter Carole Rae King, Murphy's, CA; two grandchildren Heather (Greg) Slack, Palo Alto, CA; Bob (Misty) Wallace, Castro Valley, CA; and five precious greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Keith A. Pomeroy Friday, September 16, 2005 Keith A. Pomeroy passed away at home September 10, 2005. He was born June 15, 1951 in Ogden, Utah to Clifford A Pomeroy and Claramae Grant Combe. He graduated from Ogden High school, attended Weber State University and the University of Utah. He served in Vietnam. On October 21, 1989 he married the love of his life Julee Robinson. She preceded him in death in 2004. Keith is survived by his mother, Claramae Combe daughters Rachel Pomeroy and Elizabeth Pomeroy and their mother, Kathy Johnson; two step-sons, Keith (Julia) Zimmer and Jared Zimmer, three grandchildren, Anthony and Makayla Pomeroy and Callie Zimmer. Sisters Linda (Ralph) Mitchell, San Ramon, CA.; Cherryl (Jack) Byrd, Hayward, CA.; Brothers David Pomeroy San Ramon, CA; Kelly Pomeroy, Martinez, CA.; and Jeffrey Combe, San Diego, CA. He had many cousins, nieces, nephews and his Aunt and Uncle Nadine and Bob Anderson who loved him very much. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife. Keith and his wife Julee spent many years helping, counseling and sponsoring people in AA. On October 18 he would have had 19 years sobriety. Keith's family invites his friends to celebrate his life with them on Saturday, September 17 at the AA Valley Camp, Ogden Canyon from 12-2 p.m. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. To quote his sister, Linda, I know there are miracles in this life because Keith was our miracle. IN LOVING MEMORY OF LACEY PAIGE LAWRENCE Friday, September 16, 2005 SEPT. 16, 1995 - SEPT. 1, 2002 There will be balloons, cake and ice cream too, but we'll be celebrating your birthday again without you. We know that you're watching from heaven above, so we're blowing you kisses with all of our love. "Happy 10th Birthday!" We love you and miss you Lacey. Love, Mama, Grandma and Grandpa, Great Grandma, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSE RUBEN GARCIA Friday, September 16, 2005 Feb. 26, 1951 - Sept. 16, 2000 He had a nature you could not help loving, and a heart that was purer than gold. And those who knew and loved him, his memory will never grow cold. His helping hand was always first to render any aid he could. His voice was always raised in praise, his word were wise and good. Dear Nun, since you've gone away the ones you loved so true, try hard to carry on the way, we know you'd want us to. We love and miss you, Your Family