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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Erna Gudrun Nielsen Clifford Andersen died November 2, 2005. She was born in Esbjerg, Denmark on February 25, 1916 to August Marius and Johanne Bodil Olsson Nielsen. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her stepchildren, Richard (Vickie) Clifford, Jerry (Angela) Clifford, Loraine Pitts, Delores Gamet, Anne-Lise (Lynn) Nielsen, and Bent (Gayle) Andersen; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, William B. Clifford and Verner H. Andersen. Interment was at the Salt Lake City Cemetery under the direction of Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Home.
HELPER, UTAH: Taro Aoyagi, 83, died November 22, 2001.
He was born December 6, 1917 to Kurakichi Aoyagi and Shige Nakamura. He was educated in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked in various area coal mines for 46 years, and retired from Spring Canyon. He was a member of the UMWA District 22, and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Mariko Ikebuchi Aoyagi; a daughter, Linda Cooper of Helper; a son, Harry (Mary Ann) Aoyagi of Waxhaw, NC; a daughter-in-law, Pat Aoyagi of Sandy; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Leonard Aoyagi; and his parents. Arrangements were entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.
WOODS CROSS, UTAH: Lucille Smith Argyle died June 16, 2005. She was born August 18, 1923 to Blenco and Martha Smith. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was also a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Survivors include her husband, Ralph T. Argyle; five children, Dennis, Joan, Brent (Judy), Shiree (John), and Jerry (Janice); a sister, Marie; 25 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Vern; her parents; and a daughter-in-law, Michelle. Services were held at the Woods Cross Utah North Stake Center. Interment was at the Bountiful City Cemetery under the direction of Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Elmer J. Barnes, 60, died July 26, 1955. He was born October 3, 1894 in Utah to Manassah and Eliza Allen Barnes. He was a Salt Lake City police officer for 15 years, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie Golsan Barnes; seven children, Mrs. Fern Christian, Ascel M. Barnes, Mrs. Willie Green, Alice Barnes, and Mrs. Evelyn Olsen, all of Salt Lake City, and Joseph E. Barnes and Arthur L. Barnes of Los Angeles; four sisters; two brothers; and 17 grandchildren. Services were held at the Grant 5th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
SPRINGVILLE, UTAH: Melba Parker Bastian, 94, died September 13, 2009. She was born July 20, 1915 to Josephine Lindner and George Grundy Parker. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active in various positions, including serving as R.S. president, secretary, and chorister. She enjoyed gardening and music, and was a skilled Hawaiian guitar player. Survivors include seven children, Marlene (Curtis) Safsten of Springville, Daniel (April) Bastian of Vernal, Larry (Diane) Bastian of Bountiful, Bonnie Williams of Parker, CO, Steven (Debra) Bastian of Southlake, TX, David (Marilyn) Bastian of Coulee Dam, WA, and Penny (Chapman) Lindsay of Fremont, CA; 43 grandchildren; 98 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Weldon W. Bastian; two brothers, Guy and Wayne Parker; her parents; and a great-grandson. Services were held at the LDS chapel. Interment was at Vernal City Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of SereniCare Funeral Home.
BOUNTIFUL, UTAH: Carole Beutler died February 9, 2004. She was born August 14, 1923 to Jack Anderson and Annie Shelton. She is survived by two sons, Roger of Bountiful, and Paul (Mary Lou) of Blackfoot, ID; a sister, Helen Price of Sacramento; two brothers, Mac L. Anderson (Reva) of Brandon, MS, and Douglas Anderson of West Lake Village, CA; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. "Dick" Beutler; two sons, Douglas and Brent; and a brother, Reed J. Anderson. Services were held at the Bountiful 45th Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Bountiful City Cemetery with arrangements by Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary.
NEPHI, UTAH: Alvin Clarence Bowles, 76, died October 29, 2009. He was born June 2, 1933 to Carl James and Harriet Edna Boswell Bowles. He retired from NRP and also farmed. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping and traveling. He was a Little League baseball coach and a member of the Nephi Riding Club. He is survived by his wife, Zelda Jean Holman Bowles; his children, Brent (Tammy) Bowles of Nephi, Allan (Leslie) Bowles of Cedar City, and Cheryl (Terry) Kay, and JaNae (Blair) Kay, all of Mona; a brother, William Bowles of Spanish Fork; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters. Services were held at the Nephi North Stake Center. Interment was at the Nephi City Cemetery by Anderson Funeral Home.
LEEDS, UTAH: Ralph Benjamin Bytheway, 85, died March 24, 2009. He was born February 26, 1924 in West Jordan, UT to Henry Kendrick Bytheway and Mercy Rebecca Hill Bytheway. He worked as a machinist for Bennett Paint and Glass in Salt Lake City for 37 years. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, gardening and animals. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ruth Larsen Bytheway; his children, Scott (Debi) Bytheway, Linda Carroll, Steven (Laraine) Bytheway, Diane (David) Burton, and Karen (Jim) Bickerstaff; two sisters; four brothers; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers. Services were held at the Leeds Ward Chapel. Burial was at the Hurricane City Cemetery.
ENOCH, UTAH: Rosemary Zobell Conder, 70, died April 7, 2009. She was born September 29, 1938 to William Alexander and Margie Wilma Baker Zobell. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as a librarian and Visiting Teaching Supervisor. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, traveling, and crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She is survived by her children, Marie (Nolan) Brooks of Enoch, and Boyd Earl Conder and Debra Ann Butcha, both of Hot Springs, AR; four sisters, Stella (David) Stevens of Highland, Christi Hicks (C. Caldwell) of Farr West, Judy (Scott) Benedict of Belgrade, MT, and Kathy Wanlass of Orem; 7 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith S. Conder; and her parents. Services were held at the Enoch LDS 1st Ward. Interment was at Veterans Memorial Park Cemetery with arrangements by Swindlehurst Funeral Home.
ESCALANTE, UTAH: Thelma Spencer Cottam, 86, died March 24, 2008. She was born May 12, 1921 to Andrew and Isabell Liston Spencer. She was a former home economics teacher at Escalante High School, and later taught kindergarten and special education classes. She was a librarian at Escalante Elementary School. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a temple worker, Sunday School teacher, ward chorister, MIA advisor, and choir director of the Singing Mothers. She is survived by her husband, Doyle V. Cottam; her children, Karen (Sherrell) Ott of Tropic, and Myron D. (Sannette) Cottam, and Brent (Patrice) Cottam, all of Escalante; a brother, Vernon R. Spencer of Escalante; three sisters, Arcola (Pratt) Gates of Escalante, Mildred Gates of Layton, and Janeal (Jerry) Chatterton of Logan; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Lynn Gates; and a sister-in-law, Rula Jane Spencer. Services were held at the Escalante LDS Stake Center. Interment was at the Escalante Cemetery by Magleby Mortuary.
JUNCTION, UTAH: Pauline Mayes Crose, 70, died May 17, 2009. She was born December 8, 1938 to Earl and Nina Sprague Mayes. She enjoyed shopping, fishing, and flower gardening. She is survived by her children, Larry (Angie) Crose of Junction, and John C. (April) Crose and Terry Lee (Keith) Crose-Gillespie, all of Henderson, NV; four brothers, Marvin, Pete, Tommy, and Dennis Mayes; 15 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Crose; a brother, Ed Mayes; her father, Earl Mayes; and her parents, Cal and Nina Keele. Services were held at the Circleville 1st LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was at Junction Cemetery by Magleby Mortuary.
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH: Laura Adams Cummings died August 7, 1973 at McKay Hospital. She was born in October 7, 1883 in Layton to Joseph Smith Adams and Isabelle Smith Adams. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was also a member of the Relief Society and the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Survivors include a daughter, Leona Walker of Altadena, CA; a son, Harold Cummings of Bountiful; a sister, Mrs. G.L. Hess; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Cummings. Burial was at Kaysville Layton Memorial Park with arrangements by Lindquist's Kaysville Mortuary.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Reta Nadean Marx Curtis died July 3, 2007. She was born August 4, 1932 to Jacob Clyde and Leah Emily Schlapher Marx. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include her children, Bladen Darnell Curtis of Sterling, Tamra (William) Chilton of Sandy, and Denise (Martin) Larouche of West Jordan; three sisters, Lavern Hatch of Salt Lake City, Joy Heath of Salina, and Una Swenson of West Jordan; a brother, Clair Marx of Sterling; a sister-in-law, Mable Marx, of Ogden; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bladen Floyd Curtis. Services were held at the Sterling Ward Chapel. Interment was at Sterling Cemetery.
HEBER CITY, UTAH: Juanita Faye DeGuevara died January 23, 2008. She enjoyed gardening. Survivors include two daughters, Robyn (Tom) Davis of Midway, and Pamela Shockley of Fullerton, CA; and 5 grandchildren. Interment was at Midway City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home.
VERNAL, UTAH: Charles Duane Dudley, 75, died December 29, 2007. He was born June 30, 1932 to Curtis Duncan Dudley and Jessie Merle Davis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed spending time with children and the elderly. Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda Batty of Vernal; two sisters, Maurine (Duane) Anderson of Bullhead City, AZ, and Marian (Mac) Holmes of Vernal; and his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Rae Anderson and Dorothy Martinsen; and his parents. Interment was at Maeser-Fairview Cemetery with arrangements by Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary.
OGDEN, UTAH: Jack Eckersley died September 25, 2008. He was born October 19, 1934 to Jack and Bertha Kraaima Eckersley. He formerly worked for Roffe Ski Clothing.
Cremation arrangements were handled by Aaron's Mortuary and Crematory.
BOUNTIFUL, UTAH: Ray L. Fahring died November 17, 2004. He was born April 27, 1914 to Dr. Clyde Raymond and Selma Albertina Lasson Fahring. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from Brigham Young University, and later attended the University of Utah. He was a retired purchasing agent for Wycoff Corporation. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and also served with the Army of Occupation in Korea. He enjoyed reading and fishing. Survivors include three daughters, Emily Draper (Stan) of Salt Lake City, Susan Driskill (Chris) of Alvin, TX, and Lise Peterson of Salt Lake City; a stepson, Niels "Chris" Christensen (Lalia) of Orange, CA; a sister, Bette Fahring Vance of Salt Lake City; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews; his grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Wilkins Fahring; and his parents. Arrangements were handled by Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary.
HURRICANE, UTAH: Margaret Jane Pearson Fay, 92, died March 1, 2010. She was born November 29, 1918 to Leonard Baines Pearson and Jane Ann Browning Pearson. Survivors include two daughters, Roberta Barker of Weed, CA, and Mary (Gene) Kiholm of Hurricane; a son, David (Paula) Fay of Winter Gardens, FL; a sister, Virginia Richards of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Ralph Pearson, Owen (Beverly) Pearson, and Wayne (Velda) Pearson, all of Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Jerome Fay; a daughter, Pamela Lynn Fay; two brothers, Leonard and David Pearson; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Ray; and two grandsons, Phillip Anthony Romero and Anthony Jonathan Delgado. Services were held at the Hurricane West Stake Center. Interment was at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, CA. Arrangements were handled by Spilsbury Mortuary.
OGDEN, UTAH: Ruby Mower Gealta, 85, died October 5, 2009. She was born June 17, 1924 to James Byron and Mary Elizabeth Erickson Mower. She formerly worked for Union Pacific Railroad, and enjoyed yard work and flowers. She is survived by two nieces, Carolyn Duggins of Mesquite, NV, and Denese (David) Checketts of North Ogden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gealta. Interment was at the Ogden City Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Douglas Marvin "Doug" Gleed, 60, died August 24, 2004. He was born March 28, 1944 to Darrell and Odetta Gleed. He retired from Tooele Army Depot. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and was active with Little League baseball, football and wrestling. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Gleed; his children, Shayla (James) Chee, Mindi (Justin), and Dustin (Stacey); his mother; a sister, Pennie (Fred) Wall; a brother, Virgil (Rhonda); a grandson; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Shayne; his father; and his father-in-law, Wayne Sorensen. Interment was at the Logan City Cemetery under the direction of Russon Brothers Mortuary.
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH: Dianne Dorothy Gudmundsen, 80, died July 2, 2008. She was born April 28, 1928 to William Samuel and Maybelle Winegar Ishmael. She was a graduate of the University of Utah, and enjoyed cooking. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Mitch) Lunak, and Marcia Jarvis; and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abel G. Gudmundsen. Interment was at Taylorsville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home.
OGDEN, UTAH: Rose M. Gutierrez died March 28, 2009. She was born June 15, 1940 to George and Josephine Lucero Sanchez. She enjoyed camping, bingo, and crocheting. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two daughters, Elaine E. Quintana of Layton, and Rita M. (Bert) Fernandez of Ogden; four sons, Ricky A. (Ida), David J. (Kaye), Randy P., and James A. (Kaisie) Gutierrez, all of Ogden; a sister, Teresa Thomas of Sunset; four brothers, Joe Jaramillo of Brigham City, Steve Sanchez of Roy, Rudy Jaramillo of Idaho, and Orlando Sanchez of Layton; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Kirk Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Gutierrez; a brother, Joey Sanchez; and two sisters, Alavine Sanchez and Della Vasquez. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Cremation arrangements were handled by Aaron's Mortuary and Crematory.
MORGAN, UTAH: Verna Jane Rose Haslam died September 15, 2008. She was born December 30, 1928 to Stanley Benson and Renske Boekweg Rose. She held a degree in music from Weber College. She worked at Hill Air Force Base, and later worked as a custodian for the LDS church at the Milton building. She was a 4-H leader for over 49 years. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, animals, cooking, and music, and was an accomplished cornet player. She exhibited goods at county fairs, and was a fair judge in various Utah and Wyoming counties. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She and her husband were workers at the Ogden Temple, and also served in the San Bernardino, CA mission. She provided home-cooked meals for the Senior Citizens of Morgan. She is survived by her husband, Briar Dee Haslam; her children, Renske (David) Crittenden of South Weber, Randy of Morgan, Regina of Orem, and Rodney (Valarie) and Roland (Julie), all of Morgan; two sisters, Rose Marie Flygare of Ogden, and Dorothy Harris of California; 13 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Mae Davis; two brothers, Edison Rose and August Rose; and her parents. Services were held at the Milton LDS Chapel. Interment was at Milton Cemetery by Walker Mortuary.
OGDEN, UTAH: Mary E. Hassell died December 6, 2008. She was born November 12, 1918 to William Harrison and Martha Woods Sholly. She enjoyed car rides and the outdoors. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia (Mart) Stuart of Lusk, WY; three sons, James (Penny) Hassell of Colorado, and Tony (Norma) Hassell, and Mark Hassell, all of Ogden; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Hassell, Jess Kilburn, and Thayne Brady; three brothers; and a sister. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Aaron's Mortuary and Crematory.
MORONI, UTAH: Marietta Henriod, 85, died May 25, 2009. She was born December 9, 1923 to Lloyd and Effie Christensen Blackham. She is survived by her children, Patricia and Ralph Anderson of Moroni, and Sheldon and Doris Henriod of Las Vegas, NV; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donnell Sheldon Henriod; two siblings, Jay and Lotus Blackham; and her parents. Arrangements were entrusted to Rasmussen Mortuary.
WEST HAVEN, UTAH: Beulah Mae Holmes Illum, 77, died January 7, 2006. She was born October 7, 1928 to Joseph Bingham and Beulah Thorne Holmes. She was a
schoolteacher for the Weber School District, and taught 3rd grade classes for 27 years at Municipal Elementary School in Roy. She was a member of the Wilson 2nd Ward, and was a Relief Society teacher and a chorister for 30 years. She was an ordinance worker at the Ogden Temple, and served a stake mission. She is survived by her children, Douglas (Vickie) Illum of West Haven, Cheryl (Mark) Walker of South Ogden, Dennis (Laurie) Illum of Slaterville, Bruce (Judy) Illum of Roy, and Kurt (Teresa) Illum of Snohomish, WA; a sister, Jolene Wood of Ogden; a brother, Robert W. Holmes of West Haven; a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Kinloch of Pocatello, ID; 20 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Edgar Illum; a sister, Jean Rawlings; her parents; and a grandson, Rick Illum. Interment was at Ogden City Cemetery with arrangements by Myers Mortuary.
EMERY, UTAH: Fay M. Johnson Jensen, 83, died May 4, 2002. She was born November 14, 1918 to Arile and Beata Keele Johnson. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in various capacities, including visiting teacher and Primary teacher. She was the wife of Dewey M. Jensen. Survivors include her children, Morrie (Ronnie) Sorensen, John (Vickie) Byars and Gordon (Jane) Manchester, all of Emery; her brothers, Eldon, Travest, Rex and Max Johnson, all of Eastland; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Emery LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Emery City Cemetery with arrangements by Fausett Mortuary.
FERRON, UTAH: Elam Leslie Jones, 98, died November 28, 2001. He was born May 28, 1903 to Elam and Ada Sherman Jones. He worked for the Department of Corrections, and was a justice of the peace in Huntington. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as a high priest. He was a member of the Huntington Men's Glee Club, and was active with the senior center. Survivors include three daughters, Lucy (Jack) Curtis, Velma Gardner, and Donna Manchester, all of Huntington; three brothers, Benjamin, Sherman, and Blake; two sisters, Glenda and LaVon; 12 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Powell Jones; a brother; four sisters; his parents; and three grandchildren. Services were held at the Huntington LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. Arrangements were handled by Fausett Mortuary.
CEDAR CITY, UTAH: Mario J. Juarez died August 5, 2008. He was born June 10, 1941. He enjoyed fishing and bowling, and was a member of the Cedar City Westview Ward. Survivors include his wife, Jeri Juarez; four sons, Daniel (Michelle) of Cedar City, Mario Jr. of Anaheim, CA, Doug (Carol) of Lake Tahoe, NV, and Greg (Tammy) of Aurora, CO; 7 grandchildren; and his dog, Dinky. Services were held at the LDS Chapel in Cedar City. Interment was at the Cedar City Cemetery with arrangements by Southern Utah Mortuary.
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH: Nelma Louise Foote Kafton died February 18, 2002. She was born October 24, 1934 to James Lanell Foote and Martha Bernice Packer. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as a teacher and Relief Society president. She spent 8 1/2 years as a stake missionary.
She was married to Henry C. Kafton, Jr., and had four children, Michael (Deanna) Kafton, Marie (Joel) Shepherd, Louise (Conrad) Roskelley, and David (Sheila) Kafton; 20 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Central Ward Chapel. Interment was at Brigham City Cemetery by Myers Mortuary.
LEVAN, UTAH: Lorene Garrett Morgan Kirgan, 96, died April 18, 2005. She was born July 27, 1908 to John Edward and May Inez Bale Garrett. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and rose gardening, and was a member of the DUP. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn (George) Kendall of Levan; two stepdaughters, Maxine Denning and Colleen (Gil) Hilton; 5 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; and her step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ira DeLyle Morgan and Clinton Kirgan; three brothers; and a sister. Services were held at the Levan LDS Chapel. Interment was at Levan Cemetery.
HYRUM, UTAH: Barbara Madsen Kirk, 66, died April 15, 2008. She was born April 26, 1941 to the late Robert Eugene and Leona Shaw Madsen. She was an award-winning painter, and enjoyed sewing, crocheting and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Veri Kirk; her children, Greg (Carole) Kirk, Dana (Suzanne) Kirk, Alicia (Raymond) White, and Laurie (George) Sommer; a sister, Shirlene (Howard) Emery; two brothers, Bryce (Gayle) Madsen, and Clive (Stella) Madsen; 14 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. Services were held at the Hyrum 6th Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Tooele City Cemetery by Allen-Hall Mortuary.
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UTAH: Diane C. Kitt died May 7, 2009 at her home. She was born July 18, 1930 in Salt Lake City to Frank and Irma Cleveland. Survivors include a daughter, Sherry; three sons, Kerry, Lane, and Von; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur R. Kitt. Services were held at Southeast Christian Church. Interment was at the Murray City Cemetery.
TOOELE, UTAH: Sharol Annette Mueller Lawrence died February 6, 2008. She was born March 20, 1938 to Oran and Mabel Mueller. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Lawrence, Jr.; her children, Linda (Bob) Clegg, Bill (Heather), Shauna (Ned) Bevan, Byron (Keri), Chuck (Crystal), Kent (Julia), Jim (Melinda), and Annette (Jason) Shaw; three sisters, Dawnie, Sandy and Patti; 38 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Tooele Stake Center. Interment was at Tooele City Cemetery under the direction of Tate Mortuary.
SUNNYSIDE, UTAH: Roman Joe Leyba, 85, died January 4, 2003. He was born September 22, 1917. He was a retired member of the UMWA Kaiser Steel Local #9958, and was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, Mexican music, and playing the guitar. Survivors include his wife, Susana Maestas Leyba; five children, Joe R. (Rebecca) Leyba, Jr. of Albuquerque, NM, Jake (Tonie) Leyba of East Carbon, Paul (Virginia) Leyba of West Valley, George (Josie) Leyba of Salt Lake City, and Mary (Wilfred) Vigil of Sunnyside; a sister, Tina Trujillo; a sister-in-law, Fedila Leyba; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Senida; three brothers, Ruben, Joe, and Manuel Leyba; and his parents. Services were held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery with arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home.
PLEASANT GROVE, UTAH: Virginia Bezzant Loader, 80, died May 12, 2005. She was born January 1, 1925 to Glen Lloyd and Luretha May Smith Bezzant. She was a fruit farmer and and award-winning rose grower. Survivors include three children, Joe (Maree) Loader of Salt Lake City, Virginia Lee "Ginny" (Jerald) Chipman of Mesa, AZ, and Patrice (Hamani) Pooi of Provo; three brothers, Jim, Robert, and Cliff Bezzant; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest B. Loader; and two children, Suzanne Christensen and Gregory Loader. Services were held at the LDS Chapel. Interment was at Pleasant Grove City Cemetery with arrangements by Olpin Family Mortuary.
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH: Anthony Joseph Luparell, 78, died January 29, 2008. He was born January 21, 1930 to Joseph and Ruth Luparell. He worked at Tip Top Nursery for over 20 years. He is survived by two sisters, Cathie (Larry) Watson, and Mary Henderson; a niece; and several nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to Myers Mortuary.
HEBER CITY, UTAH: Robert Reed Mair, 77, died March 7, 2008. He was born June 11, 1930 to Allen Foules Mair and Robena Burt. He was a coal miner and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Annette Kiddy Mair; a daughter, Tammy (Raymond) Atkinson; two brothers, Leslie (Verlene) Mair of Lyman, WY, and Douglas (Josi) Mair of American Fork; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Rex, Victor, Lynn, Eldon, and Ralph; five sisters, Reva, Mildred, Erma, Delores, and Bernice; and
his parents. Services were held at the Center LDS 1st Ward. Interment with military honors was at the Heber City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home.
NEPHI, UTAH: Richard Stanley May, 71, died November 1, 2007. He was born October 6, 1936 to Charles Stanley Pulsipher and Mamie Bundy May. He was the retired owner of May Automotive, and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was a temple worker at the Manti Temple. He enjoyed restoring old cars and flying airplanes, and was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Chloe Mikesell May; four children, Scott (Nancy) May of Nephi, Jackie (Corey) Christensen of Levan, Angel Johnson of Mission Viejo, CA, and Rick (Jodean) May of Mesa, AZ; two brothers; three sisters; 12 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death his parents; a brother; eight sisters; and a grandson. Services were held at the Nephi Stake Center. Interment was at Vine Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Anderson Funeral Home.
OGDEN, UTAH: Thomas W. Maycock died March 26, 2009. He was born April 20, 1930 to Thomas and LaVaun Pace Maycock. He is survived by two daughters, Kelly (Jim) Zoldak of Washington, and Michelle Maycock of Sunset; a son, Thomas Maycock of Layton; a brother, Bill (Sydne) Maycock of Henderson, NV; and a grandchild. He married Sharon Gannon on October 26, 1963. Cremation arrangements were handled by Aaron's Mortuary and Crematory.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Ethel Hogan Merrill, 71, died February 24, 1975. She was born in 1903. She was a music student at St. Mary's Academy and the University of Utah, and later pursued graduate studies at Notre Dame University. She began her career as an organist at the Cathedral of the Madeleine at the age of 14, and remained the organist throughout her working life. She also wrote original musical compositions. She was preceded in death by three husbands (their last names were Heinz, Hanson, and Merrill). Services were held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine. Interment was at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
MOUNT CARMEL, UTAH: Margaret Moncur died May 24, 1903. She was born March 14, 1893 to George and Margaret Anderson Moncur. Burial was at the Mount Carmel Cemetery.
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH: Mavis Alene Carter Mustoe, 89, died May 30, 2009. She was born August 10, 1919 to Simeon Wilmer and Vera Peterson Carter. She was a retired housekeeper with the Weber County School District, and enjoyed quilting. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by a sister, Lorainne (Thomas) Taylor of Brigham City; a brother, Fred (Carolyn) Carter of Brigham City; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cable P. Mustoe; a son, Miley Jay Reeves, Jr.; her parents; a grandson; and a brother and sister-in-law, Simeon Dale (Della) Carter. Interment was at the Brigham City Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Funeral Chapel.
OGDEN, UTAH: Phuong Nguyen died March 9, 2009. She was born January 1, 1954 in Saigon, Vietnam to the late Lien Tan Le and Dao Thi Tran Le. She earned a chemical engineering degree from Saigon University, and an electrical engineering degree from Weber State University. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed canoeing and gardening. Survivors include her husband, Phuc; three sons, Joshua, Joseph, and Jacob Nguyen; two sisters, Le Ngoc Huong and Le Ngoc Tho; and four brothers, Le Minh Thien, Le Minh Chanh, Le Minh Tam (Duong Thi Hoa), and Le Tan Khoa (Ly Thi Ngoc Dung). Services were held at the North Ogden 22nd Ward LDS Chapel. Interment was at Ben Lomond Cemetery with arrangements by Aaron's Mortuary.
SPRINGVILLE, UTAH: Lucille Jensen Ollerton, 88, died March 12, 2008. She was born June 12, 1919 to Allie and Charlotte Gammell Jensen. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served a mission with her husband. She sang with the Sweet Adelines for 10 years. Survivors include her children, Phil Ollerton, Peggy Jackson, Cheryl Ollerton, Richard (Karen) Ollerton, Jan Bennet, Roger (Denia) Ollerton, Kris (Marlean) Ollerton, and Deena Jenkins; 24 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Everett Ollerton; a daughter, Marcie; and a sister, Melva Houser. Services were held at the LDS Chapel. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery with arrangements by Wheeler Mortuary.
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH: Gerald Hyrum Poulsen, 71, died February 11, 2005. He was born December 28, 1933 to Clarence and Pearl Nelson Poulsen. He was the retired owner of HD Transfer in Ogden and Salt Lake City, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as High Priest Group Leader. He enjoyed hunting, and realized a dream by going on an African safari. He is survived by his wife, Rachael Joyce Cochrane Poulsen; two daughters, Diane (Gary) Gines of Salt Lake City, and Ann Frigon of Brigham City; five siblings, Glen (B.J.) Poulsen of Beaver Dam, AZ, Duane Poulsen of Bear River City, Dorothy Butler of Willard, and Merle Richins and Arlin Poulsen, both of Brigham City; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Norma; and his parents. Services were held at the Brigham City 16th LDS Ward. Interment was at the Brigham City Cemetery.
SANDY, UTAH: ValDean Hales Priester, 61, died June 23, 2003. She was born May 8, 1942 to Dean Harvey and Valda Bosshardt Hales. She worked for 25 years as a nutritional technologist at Sunrise Elementary School. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is survived by her husband, Olin Lee Priester; two sisters and a brother, Pat and Regde Jensen of Gunnison, LaReen and Bruce Littlewood of Midvale, and Maloy and Robyn Hales of Ogden; 11 nieces and nephews; and 29 grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Lance Olin Priester; a sister, Nila Hales; and her parents. Services were held at the Cresent 5th LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was at Redmond Cemetery with arrangements by Springer Turner Funeral Home.
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH: Elmer William Richards, 91, died October 15, 2009. He was born August 11, 1918 to David William and Anna Nelson Richards. He retired from Hill Air Force Base after 32 years of service, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and farming. He is survived by his wife, Alta Welch Richards; a daughter, Karen Jensen of Mantua; a son, Stephen (Pam) Richards of West Haven; two sisters, Betty Rawls and Nellie Purcell; three brothers, Glenn, Clarence, and Robert Richards; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Boyd W. Richards; two brothers, Harold and George; his parents; and a son-in-law, Dick Jensen. Interment with military honors was at the Brigham City Cemetery under the direction of Gillies Peterson Funeral Home.
ST. GEORGE, UTAH: Verna Davenport Rowley died August 19, 2009. She was born October 29, 1933 to Orlo And Luetta Partner Davenport. Survivors include her children, Gail Lynn (Irene) Rowley of Salt Lake City, Juliene Rowley of Oregon, and Alan D. Rowley and Luetta Sue "Susie" Rowley, both of St. George; a brother, Erwin (Cleone) Davenport of St. George; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John G. Rowley; a son, Lamor Rowley; and two siblings, Cyril Jay (Barbara) Davenport, and Emma May (Samuel) Knight. Interment was at Tonaquint Cemetery under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary.
ROY, UTAH: Myrla Hammon Rundquist died November 21, 2003. She was born October 31, 1922 to Amasa M. Hammon and Edith Ann Hobson Hammon. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and held various positions in the primary, Sunday School, and Relief Society organizations. She was married to Donald L. Rundquist, and had six children, Mark (Terry) Rundquist, Lori (Michael) Christensen, Marilyn (Kenneth) Russell, Ann (Stewart) Greenwood, Kathleen (Blaine) Kippen, and Shelly (James) Bertagnolli; 25 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Ruth Owen, Billie Kap, and Lamar Dewey. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Lavina Langford, Edith Lowder, and Mildred Hill; two brothers, Marion Hammon and Durlin Hammon; her parents; and a granddaughter, Shannon Lynne Rundquist. Interment was at the Roy City Cemetery by Myers Mortuary.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Annette Ryser, infant, was born and died on July 3, 1951. Survivors include her parents, Sterling R. and Maxine West Ryser; a brother, Ralph W.; and her grandparents, Martha Davis West, and Mr. and Mrs. George Ryser. Burial was at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
BOUNTIFUL, UTAH: Izola Seamons, 88, died March 8, 2005. She was born January 26, 1917 to Leonard Alfred Misner and Sylvia Hunt. Following her father's death, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Ray J. Bowen. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served as Relief Society president, Junior Sunday School Chorister, and leader of the Relief Society Singing Mothers. She served in the New England States Mission, was a temple ordinance worker with her husband at the Provo Temple, and was involved with music in the D.U.P. She is survived by her children, Geraldine, Sharon (Marion), Ellery (Daphne), and Connie (Merlin) Simmons; two sisters, Klea (Seal) Beckstead, and Selena (Alan) Keller; a brother, Eldon J. (Flo) Bowen; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Arlan Seamons; her parents; her stepfather; a brother, Raymond H. (Darlene) Bowen; and two sisters, Euelda (Asel) Bowen, and Leona (Ivan) Spencer. Services were held at the Bountiful 37th Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Bountiful City Cemetery with arrangements by Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Hilda P. Seifers, 93, passed away April 4, 2009. She was born March 12, 1916. She enjoyed traveling, golfing, and skiing. Survivors include her children, Leonard (Wallene) Seifers, Lenna (Alan) Syphus, Marelyn Nielsen, Carolyn (Elwood) Watts, and Monte (Kim) Seifers; 21 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard "Duffy" Seifers; and a son-in-law Kent V. Nielsen. Interment was at the Salt Lake City Cemetery under the direction of Holbrook Mortuary.
ORANGEVILLE, UTAH: Maye Ihler Shanley died November 20, 2001. She was born May 2, 1924 to Gunnar Olsen and Orpha Stilson Ihler. She retired from U.S. West, and also worked a telemarketer for J.C. Penney for nine years. She is survived by her children, Monica (Mike) Paluso, Michael W. (Geri) Shanley, and Shawn Ihler (Shauna) Shanley, all of Centerville; two brothers, Elwood (Joan) and Dean (Bonnie) Ihler; her grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Mower; a brother, Richard; and her parents. Services were held at the Orangeville LDS Chapel. Interment was at the Orangeville Cemetery with arrangements by Fausett Mortuary.
EPHRAIM, UTAH: Christine Shelley died November 6, 2008. She was born June 22, 1954 to Joseph Leslie and Erma Clark Shelley. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed playing guitar, and collecting dice, marbles and coins. She liked animals, art, and music. Survivors include a son, Justin Roger Shelley of Salt Lake City; a daughter, Diana Marie Gauthier (Derrick Begay) of Ephraim; three sisters, Julie (Nile) Peterson of West Jordan, Louise (Mark) Nuzman of Spanish Fork, and Lona (John) Hardy of Mesa, AZ; and two brothers, Grant (Gayle) Shelley of Mount Pleasant, and Bryan (Ruth Ann) Shelley of Fairview. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and Vern Shelley; and her parents. Services were held at the Ephraim Stake Center. Interment was at Mount Pleasant City Cemetery with arrangements by Rasmussen Mortuary.
AURORA, UTAH: Austin Jay Spencer, 94, died October 3, 2004. He was born in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico on June 25, 1910 to Austin Jabez and Hannah Elizabeth Price Spencer. He owned a garage and service station, and formerly worked as a railroad engine mechanic and an aircraft mechanic. He served as a high priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active in a number of civic organizations. Survivors include his children, LaRue and Lexie Spencer of West Valley City, Donnell and Carolyn Spencer, and Betty Lou Nielson of Bountiful, JoAnn and Darrell McCoy, and Larry Jay and Marie Spencer, all of Richfield; his siblings, Waldo Spencer of Clearfield, Quinn Spencer of West Jordan, Harold Spencer of California; Leona Huntsman Reusch of Manti, and Preston Spencer and Leonard Spencer, both of Ogden; 20 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three wives, Mary Emma Pierce Spencer, Gladys Robinson McAllister Spencer, and Florence Dennett Davis Spencer; his parents; a brother and sisters, Hyrum Spencer, Dortha Aaron Taylor, Alta Anderson, Rosalee Swanson, and Cowley Anderson; and a daughter-in-law, Lucy Colby Spencer and her four children. Services were held at the Aurora 2nd LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Aurora Cemetery with arrangements by Springer Turner Funeral Home.
HELPER, UTAH: Ruby D. Wilson Lunelli Sporcich, 75, died May 4, 2002. She was born July 31, 1926 to Alfred and Marguerite Rowland Wilson. She was of the Catholic faith, and enjoyed camping. She is survived by her husband, Frank A. Sporcich; two daughters, Ann (Larry) Young of Sandy, and Patricia (John) Perla of Hotchkiss, CO; a son, Alan (Trish) Lunelli of Carbonville; two sisters, Jean (Max) Heino of Helper, and Afton Marie Gough of Blackfoot, ID; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a husband, Tullio Louis Lunelli; a sister, Yvonne Trudell; a brother, Milton Wilson; her parents; and a grandson, Darrell Young.
Services were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery with arrangements by Mitchell Funeral Home.
OGDEN, UTAH: Hiroshi Hish Tanaka, 84, died November 14, 2006. He was born September 16, 1922 to Charles and Riki Tanaka. He retired from the Defense Depot, and was a military veteran. He was a member of the Volunteer Auxiliary at McKay Dee Hospital, and enjoyed golfing. He is survived by a daughter, Helen Kaye Tanaka of Walla Walla, WA; a sister, Yoshiye Tanaka of Kemmerer, WY; a nephew; and a niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Chuck; and two sisters, Trudy Tanaka, and Chiyo Tanaka Okamoto; and other relatives and friends. Interment was at Kemmerer City Cemetery with arrangements by Myers Mortuary.
SPRING CITY, UTAH: Kathryn Sporcich Tervort, 89, died June 23, 2009. She was born in Male Drage, Yugoslavia on October 23, 1918 to Andrew and Mary Sporcich. She is survived by two siblings, Jerry Sporcich of St. George, and Francis (Leo) Pinarelli of Provo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Tervort. Services were held at the Spring City 2nd Ward Chapel. Interment was at Ephraim City Cemetery under the direction of Rasmussen Mortuary.
HELPER, UTAH: Frank Tomsic, Jr., 94, died June 11, 2010. He was born August 15, 1915 to Frank M. and Julia Papez Tomsic. He owned Frank's Glass Shop. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Lions Club, the SNPJ Lodge, and the Western Slavonic Association. He attended St. Anthony Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Ronneberg of Tidewater, OR; two sisters, Alice Magann and Virginia Tasker, both of Helper; an aunt, Albina Papez of Walsenburg, CO; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Tomsic of Moab, and Marge Tomsic of Anchorage, AK; a brother-in-law, John (Marge) Benash of Helper; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two wives, Jeanette Benash Tomsic and Matilda Sanders Tomsic; two brothers, Eddie and John Tomsic; two sisters, Mili and Julia; his parents; and a grandson, Randy. Services were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery by Mitchell Funeral Home.
OGDEN, UTAH: Beatrice Edna Nagle Turner, 94, died August 13, 2000. She was born May 17, 1906 to William Henry and Josephine Connolly Nagle. She was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and had worked closely with the Victory Noll Sisters during the 1950s and 1960. She had an extensive knowledge of dolls, and worked at Lowe's and Kiddie Ville department stores. She enjoyed needlecraft, and was involved with animal welfare organizations. She is survived by a daughter, Jodi (Jeff) Crivello of Ogden; three stepdaughters, Bertha Johnson of California, and Maxine Smith and Lorraine Dumbrowsky, both of Ogden; a sister, Josephine Nagle of Ogden; 3 granddaughters; and two nephews she helped raise, David (Debi) Nagle of Waterloo, IA, and Keith (Elizabeth) Nagle of Charleston, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy W. Turner. Interment was at Aultorest Memorial Park under the direction of Myers Mortuary.
EAST CARBON, UTAH: Eduardo Velasquez, 92, died July 12, 2002. He was born November 2, 1909 to Celestino and Reducinda Gallegos Velasquez. He was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America Horse Canyon/U.S. Steel Local #8003. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church, where he was involved in the music ministry. He was the recipient of the Wings of Eagles Honoree Award in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Delores Jacquez Velasquez; his children, David Velasquez of East Carbon, Ruth and Robert Limas of Denton, TX, Julie and Ken Davis of Chino Hills, CA, Lala and Sam Chavez of Gallina, NM, Rosemary and Frank Alderete of Los Lunas, NM, Eli and Susan Velasquez of Atlanta, GA, Robert and Teresa Velasquez of Keller, TX, Anita and Joseph Cummings of San Antonio, TX, and Mike and Delores Velasquez and Eddie and Sara Velasquez, all of Oklahoma City, OK; a sister, Carlota Martinez of Bloomfield, NM; two brothers, Willie (Olga) Velasquez of Grand Junction, CO, and Uvaldo (Cecilia) Velasquez of Youngsville, NM; 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery by Mitchell Funeral Home.
MANTUA, UTAH: Lois Elaine Vesco, 60, died December 28, 2005. She was born January 26, 1945 to George and Hazel Ida Anderson Flint. She and her husband owned Vesco's Sport Center in Brigham City for 30 years. She enjoyed reading, cooking, fishing, dogs, and horseback riding. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Vesco; two children, Kimberly K. Vesco (David Mosen) of Portland, OR, and Preston Vesco of Park City; a brother, George (Marcela) Flint III of Carlsbad, CA; a sister-in-law, Norma Vesco of La Mesa, CA; and a brother-in-law, Rick (Jinx) Vesco of Rockville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Flint; and her parents. Interment was at the Mantua City Cemetery with arrangements by Gillies Funeral Chapel.
SPANISH FORK, UTAH: Jacqueline "Jackie" Steffens Voorhees, 70, died September 10, 2008. She was born February 6, 1938 to Walter Lee and Verda Mae Humphries Steffens. She attended Brigham Young University. She and her husband operated Circle V Meat. She enjoyed reading, and was a member of the Thalian Club and the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in Sunday School and Primary, and spent 25 years in Relief Society work. Survivors include her husband, Ted Clifford Voorhees; her children, Brent (Camille) Voorhees of Salem, Valrie (Paul) Stoneman of North Carolina, and Brenda (Dwight) Liddiard, and Preston (Mindy) Voorhees, all of Spanish Fork; a brother, Ross Steffens of Springville; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Brown; and her parents. Services were held at the Leland Ward Chapel. Interment was at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery under the direction of Walker Mortuary.
SPRINGVILLE, UTAH: Melvin Harold Webb, 82, died July 15, 2007. He was born October 14, 1925 to Robert Glenn and Jetta Heki Webb. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Marie Bennett Webb; his daughters, Marcia (Phillip) Merrell, Evelyn Marie (Estaban) Ruiz, Kathryn (Rick) Johnson, Carol (Winn) Madsen, and Laura (Kevin) Coleman; a son, Ronald (Lula) Webb; 27 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Springville 3rd and 9th Ward LDS Chapel. Interment was at Springville Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Wheeler Mortuary.
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH: Melba Rodeback Webb died December 31, 2006. She was born August 16, 1917 to Vilate Dean Smith and Edmond Rodeback. She enjoyed flower gardening and crocheting. She was married to Clifford Oren Webb. Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Harold) Sargent, and Lexie (Larry) Olsen; three sisters; a brother; 5 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at the American Fork LDS 9th Ward Chapel. Interment was at Lehi City Cemetery under the direction of SereniCare Funeral Home.
HURRICANE, UTAH: Guenivere Heaton White, 89, died August 2, 2009. She was born June 16, 1920 to Christopher Carroll Heaton and Elnora Johnson Heaton.
She worked at Graff Mercantile over 40 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; she was an ordinance worker at the St. George LDS Temple, and with her husband, served a mission in Louisiana. She enjoyed sewing and baking. Survivors include her children, Dennis White (Linda) of Cedar City, Jolene Ewell (Richard) of Richland WA, Karl White (Kathleen) and Nora Hafen, all of St. George, and Elbert White (Patricia) and Chris White (Sharon), all of Santa Clara; a foster daughter, Rebecca Lasiloo of Zuni, NM; her brothers, Landell Heaton (Bernice) of Fredonia, AZ, and McKay Heaton (Audrey) and Derryll Heaton (Inge), all of Moccasin, AZ; two sisters, Osa Figgins of Fredonia, AZ, and Eva Johnson of Texas; 28 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Francis White; a grandson, Brian White; and a great-granddaughter, Jocelyn White. Services were held at the Hurricane Ward Chapel. Interment was at Hurricane City Cemetery by Spilsbury Mortuary.
BRIGHAM CITY, UTAH: Dionisio Dumaran Ytac died December 20, 2007. He was born in Calape Bohol, Philippines on March 10, 1939. He is survived by his wife, Nenita Indoyon Ytac; and his daughters, Marlyn Ytac, Jackie Goodrich, Fe Ytac Norman, and Annabelle Ytac. Arrangements were entrusted to Myers Mortuary.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Mary Koukles Zaccaria, 88, died August 27, 2004. She was born March 9, 1916 to Steve and Dorothy Gaitanis Koukles. She was active with various civic activities, including Girl Scouting, and was a Past Matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Frank "Zac" Zaccaria, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Penney Koukles; her nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Luane Williams. Services were held at Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church. Interment was at Larkin Sunset Gardens under the direction of Goff Mortuary.
PRICE, UTAH: William "Bill" Zele, 75, died May 11, 2003. He was born September 2, 1927 to Frank and Rose Nolan Zele. He retired from the United Mine Workers of America District #22, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing cards. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Max) Moody of Salt Lake City, and Deb (Frenchie) Boutchyard of Draper; two sons, Brett (Barbara) Zele of Durango, CO, and Bart (Cori) Zele of Naturita, CO; a sister, Rose (Dallas) Crandall of Helper; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lacie Dawn Zele; four brothers; a sister; and his parents. Services were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment was at Cliffview Cemetery by Mitchell Funeral Home.