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Wilma Crane (1944-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-21 17:48:13Z

The News-Examiner, 05/20/13

Wilma Crane, 69, daughter of William Butterfield and Lula Robison Crane, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Bennington, Idaho at the family home. She had been diagnosed just five weeks earlier with lung cancer. Wilma was born January 1, 1944 in Montpelier, the third of 10 children. She grew up in Bennington on the family farm where at an early age she learned the value of hard work and the importance of family harmony. She cherished her heritage and the memories of her happy childhood.

She attended schools in Bennington and Montpelier and was a 1962 graduate of Montpelier High School. After graduation she attended Idaho State College for one year then continued her education at Brigham Young University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Education. Later she earned her Masters Degree from the University of Utah.

Her teaching career was spent in Salt Lake City’s Granite District where she taught most of her years at Hillsdale Elementary in West Valley City. During those years she became acquainted with fellow teachers, Sharon Donnelly and Carole Streeter, who became life-long friends and sisters to the family. For many years during the summer vacation from school she worked at girls’ camps in New England where she shared her great love of nature and God’s creations with the youth.

She retired from teaching in 2005 and returned to Bennington to tenderly care for her elderly mother for the next three years. Following her mother’s death she returned to her home in Taylorsville.

Wilma was active in the LDS church, serving in many callings in her ward and stake and was an ordinance worker in the Jordan River Temple for several years. She dearly loved the members of the Bennion Heights Ward and the Primary children she was currently teaching.

She enjoyed gardening, traveling, skiing, writing and painting and was an avid runner for many years, finishing many marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 1984. In recent years she traveled to several places including China and Africa and was planning a trip to Australia in November.

Friends were important to Wilma as was evidenced by the vast number of visitors who came to her bedside when she became ill.

Wilma was blessed with 56 nephews and nieces who all adored her. She played a major role in each of their lives and seldom missed one of their special events. Each one of them considers her their second mother. Her life was one of continual service and love.

Besides her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by two sisters, Karen (Russell) Miller of Riverdale, Utah and Louise (Ron) Reed of Bennington; one brother, Timothy (Marilyn) Crane of Bennington and two nephews, Kacey Crane of Grace and John Dayton of Bennington.

She is survived by three sisters, Eve (Mark) Dayton of Bennington, Virginia (Wayne) Swensen of Orem, Norene (Dan) Price of Burley; three brothers, Melvin (Dorothy) Crane of Bennington, McKay, (Susie) Crane of Bennington and Laurence (Linda) Crane of Overland Park, Kan.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, at noon at the Bennington LDS Ward chapel with a viewing prior to services from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. A viewing will also be held Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennington LDS Ward building.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 26, at 6 p.m. at the Bennion Heights LDS Ward building, 3550 W. 5620 S., Taylorsville, Utah.

Burial will be in the Bennington Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, May 20th, 2013

Barbara Bartschi Tunks (1932-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-21 17:45:19Z

The News-Examiner, 05/20/13

Barbara Bartschi Tunks, daughter of Lillie Nelson Bartschi and Wilford Woodruff Bartschi, was born in Montpelier on May 7, 1932. She passed away on May 18, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She married Philip S. Tunks, son of Sam V. and Inez Benson Tunks of Montpelier. Barbara and Phil became the parents of three children, Barbara, Michael, Larry, and Kristan.

Phil preceded her in death in 1977. She is survived by her sisters, Marilyn Bartschi Uharriet and Lois Bartschi Passey. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law, Jeanette Tunks and three grandchildren, Jilian Murdock, Samantha Valenza and Philip Edward Tunks, as well as her dearly-loved extended family and many dear friends.
Services will be held at noon on Saturday May 25 at Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier. Interment will be in the Montpelier City Cemetery.

Please join us in honoring the light-filled life of Barbara.

This entry was posted on Monday, May 20th, 2013

Earl Nelson Wuthrich (1929-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-21 17:42:30Z

The News-Examiner, 05/20/13

Earl Nelson Wuthrich returned home to his Father in Heaven surrounded by his family on May 18, 2013, at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. Earl was born Nov. 30, 1929 in Montpelier to Edward Barnard Wuthrich and Maud Caroline Nelson. He was the fourth child of a family of six. He married Darleen Gail Wuthrich on Novenber 10, 1950 and was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.

He joined the Army in July 1948 and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.

He was a family man and taught his family to love one another. He loved animals especially dogs and horses.

Earl loved the Bear Lake Valley and volunteered in several organizations throughout his life. He was a member of the search and rescue jeep patrol. He was a member of the American Legion post 63. He served as a post commander, post vice commander and post adjustant. He also was a volunteer firefighter. He worked for Rich Motor Company, LDS Church and Bear Lake Motor.

He was preceded in death by his wife Darleen and his first born daughter Julia, his parents, one brother Marc Edward Wuthrich and two sisters, Polly Sheryl Humberg and Ruth Jeniel Keefer.

He is survived by his two son’s Anthony (Pamela) Wuthrich, Martin (Daleine) Wuthrich; three daughter’s, April (Steve) Passey, Lisa (Kelly) Parker, Lori (Raul) Hevia. 27 grandchildern, 48 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. One brother, Karl Samuel Wuthrich and one sister, Viona Elizabeth Budge.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 24, at the Montpelier 5th ward LDS Chapel. Friends may call prior to services from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., funeral will begin at 1 p.m.

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This entry was posted on Monday, May 20th, 2013

KenzLeigh D’ Lila Green (2013-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-21 17:39:42Z

The News-Examiner, 05/20/13

KenzLeigh D’ Lila Green passed peacefully at her home May 18, 2013. She was born on March 14, 2013, to the loving parents of Krista Green, Ray Gilbertson and honorary father Greg Hervey and two brothers Trayson Green and Ryley Widdison. She returned to her heavenly father after nine short weeks.

She was proceeded in death by Shirley Kunz (grandma), Hervin Hemmert (Grandpa), Julie Phelps (aunt), Great-grandma and grandpa Hemmert and Great grandma and grandpa Lane.

She is survived by her mother, father, brothers, grandparents Art Green (Nancy Lindsay), Denise Green (Jim Hooker), aunts Tawnya (Dave) Filiatrault and Devin Morgan, uncles Derrick (Megan) Green, Jesse (Tina) Green and cousins David Filiatrault, McKinley Wells, McKartie Green, Joshua Green and Alex Kakunes and many other friends and family.

A special thanks goes to Ryan and Tara Gentry, Vernon, JanDell, Shanelle, Ashley, Shalayne and Shakira Hemmert, Tammy Marsh and Mark Tarbet.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Montpelier Second Ward LDS church with a viewing prior to services.

Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, May 20th, 2013

Ruby Gladys Petereit Gortcinsky (1915-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-20 16:02:31Z

Idaho State Journal, 05/20/13

Ruby Gladys Petereit Gortcinsky peacefully passed away in her sleep in the arms of her granddaughter, Cyndia, May 16, 2013 at Caring Hearts Assisted Living in Pocatello, Idaho. Ruby was born July 6, 1915 in Montpelier, Idaho to Otto and Emma Petereit, the sixth of eleven children. She was the first of the children born in the family homestead home. Ruby was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Ruby married Alfred William Gortcinsky on January 9, 1933 and they made their home in Montpelier, Idaho. Ruby was widowed in December 1954. She worked at Matthew’s Mortuary for over 50 years, retiring at the age of 89.

She enjoyed handwork, especially knitting and crocheting, with many of her afghans and handmade baby dresses winning awards at County and State fairs. Ruby’s pride and joy was her family. She enjoyed traveling with them and spent every Christmas with her granddaughters; the tradition continued with her great grandchildren.

Ruby is survived by her granddaughters Cyndia (Gary) Glorfield of Boise, Idaho and Jan Gortcinsky Valdes of Las Vegas, Nevada; daughter-in-law Kay Gortcinsky of Idaho Falls, Idaho; sisters Ruth Porter, Salt Lake City, Utah and Norma Grandy, Bountiful, Utah; eight greatgrandchildren Nathan, Ashlie, Chase, Andrea, Kelton, Spencer, Jordyn and Whitney, and six great-great grandchildren; Madison, Damien, Sawyer, Tucker, Kenlie, and William.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Alfred, son, Ronald William, her parents; brothers George, Earl, Fritz, Bill, and Ham; sisters Clara, Pearl, and Lois.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 211, 2013 at 12 noon at Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier, Idaho. Interment will follow at the Montpelier Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Jay Smith Ovard (1927-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-17 21:21:11Z

The Salt Lake Tribune, 05/17/13

Jay Smith Ovard passed away peacefully in his home on May 15, 2013. Born May 9, 1927, in Paris, Idaho.
He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He had a love for sports and the outdoors. Married Loray Hawthorne, later divorced. Married Ray Fuller, later divorced. Married Raona Armstrong Ovard. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on April 22, 2000.
Preceded in death by his parents, Drucilla Passey and Shiblon S. Ovard; wife, Raona Armstrong Ovard; and step-son, Ronald W. Henderson. Survived by daughters, Diane Maybury, Cathy M. Lambert (Earnie); sons, DeVon Jay Ovard, Steve L. Henderson (Charlotte), Mark Henderson (Helene); 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 3:00 p.m. at the Murray City Cemetery, 5600 South Vine Street, Murray. A viewing will be held Saturday, May 18, from 2:00-2:45 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, prior to services.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on May 17, 2013

Lisa Marie Schwab (1976-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-14 17:47:58Z

The News-Examiner, 05/13/13

Lisa Marie Schwab, 36, passed away May 11, 2013 from a grand mal seizure in Phoenix, Ariz. Lisa was born Oct. 29, 1976 in Redwood City, Calif. to Steven M. and Sheri Herzog Schwab.
Lisa led a very accomplished life. She attended public schools in Rexburg, graduated from the University of Utah and received a master’s degree from Loyola University in Chicago, Ill. She worked for various hospitals in Chicago, Kansas City, and Las Vegas as an Intake Assessment and Psychological Trauma Evaluator. Lisa was also affiliated with various civic and community service organizations.

Lisa was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lisa is survived by her parents, Steven M. and Sheri Herzog Schwab of Fort Mohave, Ariz.; grandparents; Moroni A. and Ila May Schwab of Bountiful and St. Charles; brothers, Mark (Brittney) Schwab of Bountiful, Travis (Andrea) Schwab of Rexburg, Scott (Chandi) Schwab of Lehi, Kurt (Lacey) Schwab of Moscow, sister, Dyan (Trenton) Vallance of Clearfield and 12 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be May 18 at 1 p.m. at the St. Charles LDS Church. A viewing will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Internment will be in the St. Charles Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, May 13th, 2013

Marcell Eugene Bridges (1929-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-10 15:27:32Z

Las Vegas News, 05/10/13

Marcell Eugene Bridges, of Las Vegas, left his Earthly home May 3, 2013. Eugene was born March 20, 1929, The son of Aldon Marcell and Estella Evelynn Nebeker Bridges, in Fairview, Wyo. He grew up in Bear Lake Valley, where he met the love of his life, Zenna Mae Schmid, daughter of Robert and Nellie Schmid of Bern, Idaho. Eugene and Zenna Mae were sealed for time and eternity Nov. 21, 1947, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. They welcomed seven children into their home, Eugene Lamont Bridges "Lonnie" (deceased), Julia Ann Edwards of Salt Lake City, Melissa Leigh (Scott) Wood of Rexburg, Idaho, David Kevin (Teena) Bridges of Salt Lake City, Cynthia Marie (David) Mortensen of Las Vegas, Laurie Michele (Robert) Mays of Salt Lake City, and Jonathan Charles (Christina) Bridges of Salt Lake City. Eugene was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Eugene and Zenna welcomed many into their home who needed a place to stay. Eugene had a zest for life and the ability to truly love and care about people. He loved to laugh and joke with others wherever he went. He had the ability to love people for who they were and was never critical of others. Eugene was a hard worker. He worked for First Security Bank in the Trust Services Department for 40 years, where he was a vice president. He was secretary of the Utah State Senate for four years. Eugene was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in all his church callings. In 1994, Eugene and Zenna served a full-time mission in Raleigh, N.C., under President Arnold Christensen. Eugene had many hobbies. Aviation was his passion; he built his own plane. He also built a boat with his brother-in-law, Marvin Schmid. He spent time camping, fishing, hunting, boating and traveling with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Lonnie; and great-grandson, Gavin Bailey. Eugene is survived by his wife, of 65 years, Zenna Mae; six children and their spouses; sister, Toni Lou (Darrell) Mallory; 11 brothers and sisters-in-law; 22 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, with funeral services following at 11 a.m., both at Garden Park Ward, 1150 E. Yale Ave, Salt Lake City. Memorial services will be at noon Thursday, May 16, at the LDS Chapel, 3300 N. Buffalo Drive in Las Vegas. The family would like to express gratitude to the staff at Atria Seville of Las Vegas, Hospice of Las Vegas, and Homewatch Care Givers, for their dedicated and loving care of Eugene during his last months. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wasatchlawn.com

Donna Marie Wilcox (1942-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-09 16:24:41Z

Post Register, 05/09/13

Donna Marie Wilcox, 70, died peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013, at The Willows Retirement and Assisted Living Center in Blackfoot.

Marie was born in Montpelier, Idaho, on May 10, 1942, to Earl Raymond and Donna Robison Wilcox. She grew up there and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1960.

After furthering her education, she enjoyed many years of working in the business field in Montpelier and Salt Lake City before moving to Beaverton, Ore., where she retired with Kaiser Permanente Insurance.

Marie was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served valiantly in many different capacities, including a mission to Florida.

Throughout her life, Marie's gifts of compassion and unconditional love blessed the lives of many. In her quiet way, she helped to ease the burdens and fill the needs of those around her.

Marie was blessed with many talents and had a great love for music. Her beautiful voice inspired many and is a precious memory to her family. She was a very positive person and had a fun sense of humor.

Her family was the most important thing to her. She loved spending time with them, gave strength where needed and was a steadying force in their lives. She will be greatly missed.

Marie was preceded in death by her father, Earl Raymond Wilcox; her mother, Donna Robison Wilcox; her brother, Russell Earl Wilcox; and her sister, Lois Wilcox.

She is survived by her three remaining sisters, Beverly (Eric) Erickson of Archer, Idaho, Arlene Wilcox of Los Angeles and Cheryl Wilcox of Blackfoot.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Ave. in Blackfoot. There will be a viewing from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Montpelier Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at condo lences@hawkerfuneral home.com.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the excellent, loving care given to their sister by The Willows and Alliance Hospice.

Published in Post Register on May 9, 2013

Owen Sterling Rich (1922--2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-08 17:18:11Z

Daily Herald, 05/08/13

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Owen Sterling Rich was born on March 16, 1922 in Paris, Idaho, the son of Milando Pratt Rich and Clara Elnora Kofoed. He graduated from Fielding High School also located in Paris. He developed interests in electronics, music and athletics. He was an Idaho State javelin champion.

In 1940, he enrolled at Brigham Young University and was employed as a Radio Technician in Dr. T. Earl Pardoe's classroom radio studio.

Eleven days after Pearl Harbor, he married his freshman sweetheart, Ora Nielson in the Salt Lake Temple. Both were born on the same day: March 16, 1922. Together they moved to Hill Field in Ogden, Utah, where Owen worked as an Aircraft Radio and RADAR technician and instructor. In 1943, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and was assigned to the North Pacific Coast Guard Air Sea Rescue Service as Chief Aircraft Radio and RADAR technician. After the war in 1946, Owen was invited by T. Earl Pardoe to return to BYU and create a campus radio station.

In 1952, Owen was sent to Hollywood by BYU President Ernest Wilkinson to learn about a new media called television and its implications for BYU. After accepting a scholarship and a teaching assistantship at the University of Southern California he moved his young family to Hollywood. He entered a new Telecommunication Graduate program at USC and was assigned to teach a class in Radio Broadcasting and assume the role of assistant to the producer of the USC and KNBC-TV Hollywood TV production, "The Halls of Science," obtaining a Master's Degree in the process. Owen then returned to BYU to assist in the development of Radio and TV at BYU and initiated the first efforts to begin FM and TV broadcasting.

In 1960, Owen was awarded a Ford Foundation financial grant designed to assist and promote leadership in the growing field of instructional Radio and Television Broadcasting.

After completion of a Doctorate Degree at Penn State University, Owen became intensely interested and active in the promotion of Instructional Radio and Television on a national level. He was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Broadcasting Education and later elected National Vice President of that organization (later known as the Broadcasting Education Association).

At BYU, he initiated and directed the Communications Department Graduate Studies. Owen's professional priorities included the promotion of Broadcasting as part of the educational process, and preparing broadcasting students to make a positive impact on their profession, community and church.

He also served the Utah State Board of Higher Education as Media Consultant and was a Visiting Professor at the University of Utah and BYU Hawaii.

Owen received numerous awards, recognitions, and honors, but considered his greatest accomplishment to be the successes of his students.

His church service included 15 years on the General Board of the LDS Church MIA Youth Organization, where he conducted youth leadership meetings throughout the world. He also served on the LDS Church Meeting House Library Committee, served an LDS Public Service Mission, and was a temple worker for many years.

He was an accomplished outdoorsman and an avid gardener.

Owen was a loving husband and father, and is survived by his children: Lance (Linda); Kate Kastrinakis; Craig (Mace); Julene (Ron) Sanders; Steve (Gina); and many beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great grandson. Special thanks to Owen's dear friend Ruth Johnson, and the Johnson family for their friendship and comfort.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Pleasant View 9th Ward Chapel, 2445 North 650 East, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday from 6-8 p.m., and at the church Saturday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills, Provo, Utah. Condolences may be sent through his obituary at www.bergmortuary.com

Gary Blaine Wilson (1937-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-07 16:50:35Z

News-Examiner, 05/06/13

Gary Blaine Wilson, 76, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Montpelier, Idaho. He was born March 5, 1937, in Heyburn, Idaho, son of Aaron and Mary (Campbell) Wilson. Gary was one of nine children and the family lived in multiple places in southern Idaho.

As a young man Gary joined the US Air Force and served in Japan during the Korean War.

Gary married Nancy Jane Grace in 1958 in Salt Lake City. Gary and Nancy had three sons, Scott Gary Wilson, Mark David Wilson and Bryon Jack Wilson. They later divorced.

On April 1, 1967, he married Carol Rae Johnson in Ovid and they were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple. Gary and Carol made their home in Idaho where he worked in construction and as a heavy equipment operator for the P&M Mine. He worked for the mine for 26 years when he retired in 1997.

Gary loved the outdoors. He spent a lot of time with his family hunting, camping and fishing. Gary also developed a love for prospecting and would frequently pan for gold at Caribou Mountain.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his five sisters and two brothers, his wife Carol Rae Wilson and son Mark Wilson.

Gary is survived by his brother George Wilson, sons Scott (Jeanine) Wilson, Bryon Wilson, daughter Christina (Mike) Carr and son Ryan (Amy) Wilson. Also surviving are his 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside memorial services will be held at the Ovid Cemetery on Saturday, May 18 at noon. A luncheon will be held after the services at the LDS Church 4th Ward building in Montpelier.

This entry was posted on Monday, May 6th, 2013

Myrtle McGuire (1916-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-05 18:24:07Z

The Idaho Statesman, 05/05/13

Myrtle McGuire, 97, born in Bear Lake, Idaho to Jonathan James and Ada Lillian Pugmire, passed away peacefully May 2, 2013 in Boise with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.
Besides being the matriarch of her family, Myrtle also had a loving church and neighborhood family. Myrtle was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During her lifetime, she served in many callings in the church. Visiting teaching until the time her health made it difficult to go to visit others, she then continued her service by overseeing the other members in the ward. For years she was the compassionate service leader under several Relief Society presidents. This position provided her the opportunity to organize many meals for funerals, births, and illnesses for others in their time of need. She was always there with a hot meal and a compassionate hug for those that were suffering. Myrtle also served at the Boise Idaho Temple for many years until her health impeded her ability to continue in this service.
Myrtle had an infectious laugh, a wonderful sense of humor, and she was always up to date on current events and sports. Her family says that she is the best pie-maker and raspberry jam maker in the world. She loved her daughter with all of her heart, but she had a capacity to love who ever needed her. One of her favorite topics was her grandchildren and their many activities and traditions together. She reveled in modern technology and always looked for an opportunity to see her grandchildren through Skype. Myrtle was a wonderful listener and a great encourager. We have all been so blessed for knowing her, and we are so grateful to have been part of her life.
Myrtle is preceded in death by her two husbands, Earnest Carl Lee, who was killed while serving in World War II, and Johnathan Harold McGuire, who passed away in 1974. Myrtle was one of 11 children. She is preceded in death by her brothers, James, Reed, Jarvis, and Kay Pugmire; and her sisters, Leola Taylor, Marge Walk, and Verna Saner.
Myrtle is survived by siblings, Donna Vallier, Jack Pugmire, and Karma Dungan; daughter, Diane Delgadillo; granddaughter, Marci (Daniel) Burgett; grandsons, Fred and Matt Delgadillo; and great grandchildren, Jordan and Garrett Delgadillo, Anna Delgadillo, and Lindsay, Ally, and Hannah Burgett.
Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Relyea Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10th at the Morris Hill Cemetery.
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Published in Idaho Statesman on May 5, 2013

Ione LaRue Nate Derricott (1920-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-04 21:35:36Z

News-Examiner, Friday, May 3, 2013

Ione LaRue Nate Derricott passed away May 1, 2013 at the age of 92 at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier, Idaho. She was born August 22, 1920 in Montpelier to Charles Henry Nate and Tiena Arnold, and lived in Bear Lake her entire life.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Bruce of 59 years.
She is survived by two younger brothers, Don Nate of Aurora, Co., and Gary Nate of Ogden, Ut., and a sister Jeannine (Ellis) Eborn of St. George, Ut., sister-in-laws, Juanita Derricott, Verla (Jack) Gregersen, of Montpelier, son, Mike Derricott (Karen) and daughter, Ruth (Jim) Parks, both of Liberty, Idaho, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Ione and her eternal companion were married in the Logan Temple December 20, 1944.

She loved family gatherings, and visiting with family and her many friends. AND was an avid Jazz fan.

She was active in her church, and fulfilled many callings to serve. She remained secretary to the Liberty Ward Sunday School through three different consecutive presidencies.

Ione was widely known throughout the Bear Lake Valley as the “Avon Lady,” which was her passion for nearly 55 years, and she was actively working into her 93rd year.

Funeral Services will be held May 9, 2013, at noon at the Liberty Ward Church. A viewing will be held May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Schwab-Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier, and 10 to11:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Friday, May 3rd, 2013

Donna Le Kunz Sorenson Wallentine (1930-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-04 21:32:35Z

News-Examiner, Thursday, May 2, 2013

Donna Le Kunz Sorenson Wallentine passed away April 30, 2013, at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 16, 1930, in Bern to Orlando and Anna Stoor Kunz.

She is survived by her brother Wendell (Verla) Kunz , Rio Rancho, NM, and 11 children: Michael (Marleine) Sorenson of Idaho Falls, Nancy (Larry) Scanlan of Sandy, Myrna (Glen) Hansen of Ogden, Mary Lou (Jim) Hatch of Tetonia, Richard (Genan) Sorenson of Cordova, Alaska, Dale (Melissa) Wallentine of North Salt Lake, Dean (Elizabeth) Wallentine of Paris, Wynn Wallentine of Montpelier, Kent (Sarah) Wallentine of Paris, Boyd (Karen) Wallentine of Kemmerer, and Troy (Carla) Wallentine of West Valley, 39 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren.

Donna Le was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Donald Sorenson and Cloyd Wallentine, her daughter Debra Lloyd and daughter-in-law Pamela Wallentine.

Her life was centered on her family and church. She enjoyed watching and supporting her children and grandchildren in life’s endeavors. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various positions one of which was Relief Society president for many years. She enjoyed painting, reading and several types of handwork.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 6, at the Paris Ward Church. A viewing will be held Sunday, May 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and prior to the funeral from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be at the Bern Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

Russell G. Williams (1927-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-04 21:29:20Z

Logan Herald Journal, 05/04/13

Russell G. Williams – at the age of 85, left this world into the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 2nd 2013 at Logan Nursing and Rehab, due to incident of age, with his loving family around him. He was born July 8th , 1927 in Montpelier Idaho to James and Elizabeth Black Williams. He was the sixth of seven children. He married Sarah (Sally) Harris in Preston Idaho Feb. 7th. 1948 and later sealed in Logan Temple. They have lived in Young Ward since 1956 and raised their children there. Bonnie Hoffman, Logan. R. Jim, Logan. Mary (Steve) Phillips, Hyrum. Cathy (Ted) Finchum, Logan. Debra Howard, Arizona. Roger (deceased). Brent (Michelle) Stockton, California. He has 28 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
He was an avid pigeon racer, raising and racing them. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and yard work. He was a home teacher for 25+ years, rarely missing an appointment. He was also a greeter at church where all the children look forward to the candy in his pocket. Russ worked for Ace Mill and Fixture for 20 years, there he learned the art of cabinet making and woodworking. He was very meticulous at his art. All the children and some grandchildren are fortunate to have some of his woodwork in their homes.
He worked for Logan Parks, being instrumental in building many of the cages used to house the animals at the Willow Park Zoo. He also worked at the Logan Rec. Center. Side by side with Sally he would work in their yard and gardens. It is truly one of the nicest looking yards in Young Ward.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Roger (son), and 4 grandchildren. His wife, 6 children, 28 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and a younger brother Gene survive him. The family would like to thank the staff at Logan Nursing and Rehab, for the love and compassion that was given to him.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in the Young Ward Chapel, 2394 West 2200 South. A viewing will be held on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center Street in Logan, and prior to the services on Tuesday at the church from 10:30 to 11:45 Am. Burial will be in the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net

Randall Max " Randy" Stoor (1952-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-02 16:23:26Z

Post Register, 05/02/13

Randall Max Stoor, 60, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at his home. Randall was born July 16, 1952, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Max David Stoor and Velma Armatage Stoor. He grew up in Montpelier and attended Bern Elementary, A. J. Winters Elementary School, Lincoln Jr. High School and graduated from Bear Lake High School. He also attended Idaho State University.

Randall worked as a real estate broker for Coldwell Banker Eagle Rock. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club.

He enjoyed his family and friends, cooking, camping, hunting, golf and Dutch oven cooking.

Randall is survived by his mother, Velma A. Stoor of Pocatello; sisters, Susan (Roy) Griffiths of Draper, Utah, Pennie Robertson of Green River, Wyo., and Tammy (Ron) Riecks and Teresa Hartogh, both of Pocatello; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Max; a sister, Trudy Wright; and a brother-in-law, Kevin Robertson.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, at the Pocatello LDS Cedar Hills Ward, 5425 Bannock Highway, with Bishop Vance Nielsen officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Montpelier Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.

Published in Post Register on May 2, 2013

Dirk Ian Kunz (1981-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-01 17:37:12Z

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BUHL • We are sad to announce the passing of Dirk Kunz this past weekend. Dirk Ian Kunz was killed in a horse riding accident Saturday, April 27, 2013, doing what he loved.

He is survived by his wife, Angela; four children, K.D., Clayton, Cole and Russell of Buhl; parents, Ian and Verla Kunz of Gooding; brothers, Sean Kunz of Twin Falls and Eric Kunz of Provo, Utah; and a sister, Alicia (Dex) Tiggs of Gooding.

Dirk was born Aug. 5, 1981, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Ian and Verla Kunz. Before he was 3 years old, he was introduced to horses while the family lived and worked on a horse ranch. From then on, horses and the ranching way of life were always in the back of his mind. While growing up in Gooding, Idaho, Dirk spent most of his time caring for and raising animals of one sort or another. Always industrious, Dirk let his love for animals drive him to learn what he needed to do to care for each type of critter and was even able to earn income from his endeavors.

After returning from an LDS Mission to Macon, Ga., Dirk pursued equine studies at the College of Southern Idaho where he met his bride, Angela Barnes. They married March 21, 2003, in the Idaho Falls Temple. Dirk worked a multitude of jobs to support his family while still pursuing a dream of owning a ranch and horse training business.

Ever busy, he served diligently in his ward and was presently serving as membership clerk, obtained a degree in accounting and worked at Cooper Norman during tax season. He was also serving in the National Guard as an officer candidate.

In the last 10 years, they were blessed with four intelligent and adorable children. As each has grown, they have learned from Dirk’s work ethic and have been a source of help and support to their mother. A hard worker and good friend, Dirk spent almost as much time helping out other people as he did with his own responsibilities. As a result, there are few people in the valley that don’t know Dirk as a very good friend. His impact on the community is significant and his leaving is far too soon.

A memorial fund has been established at Zion’s Bank, 502 Main St., Gooding, ID 83330, and donations may be made to any Zion’s branch or given to the staff of Farmer Funeral Chapel. Make checks payable to the Dirk Kunz Memorial Fund.

Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Farmer Funeral Chapel, 130 Ninth Ave. N. in Buhl. A service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Buhl LDS First Ward Chapel, 501 Main St. Interment will follow the service with military honors at the Elmwood Cemetery in Gooding.

Leah Rae Bybee Lyon (1934-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-05-01 16:31:38Z

Idaho State Journal, 05/01/13

Leah Rae Bybee Lyon, 78, of Paris, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, April 24th, 2013 in Spokane Valley, Washington.
Born May 9, 1934, she was the daughter of Elden Ray and Hazel Christine Bybee. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kay Smith Lyon, her sister Joanne
Morton and her grandson, Jesse Lyon. She is survived by her brother Elden Arlen (Joann) Bybee, of Pocatello, Idaho,
daughter, Deborah (Guy) Hirschi of Spokane, Washington, Tammy (Marc) Rubino of Tucson, Arizona and son, Matt (Charlene) Lyon of Elko, Nevada. She had 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Leah had a special love for the Bear Lake Valley. She enjoyed snowmobiling with her husband and being outdoors. She loved to sing and enjoyed singing in the Sweet Adeline’s choir in Pocatello, and later in the Chord Busters barbershop group in Montpelier. She also loved her gardening and flowers. She enjoyed camping, fishing,
needlework and loved to travel and spend time with her family.

Viewing will be at Matthews mortuary, Montpelier, Idaho on Thursday, May 2nd, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm with graveside services directly after at the Sharon cemetery.

Ann Reeves Lauridsen (1937-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-04-30 17:49:05Z

The News-Examiner, 04/29/13

Ann Reeves Lauridsen passed away on April 24, 2013, at the Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility after a five-month battle with brain cancer. Ann was a lifetime resident of Montpelier. She was born on March 30, 1937, to John Elmer Reeves and Mabel Teuscher Reeves.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Max D. Lauridsen, whom she married in the Logan LDS temple, and their four children, Karen Lauridsen of Salt Lake City, David Lauridsen of San Jose, CA, John Lauridsen (Cindy) of Montpelier and Ann Marie Bird of Salt Lake City. Ann and Max have five grandchildren, Levi Bird, Shandra Bird, Austin Bird, Mitch Lauridsen, and Max R. Lauridsen. They have one great-grandson, Austin Levi Bird. Ann has two sisters, Ruth (Bob) Wells of Montpelier and Lorna (Mike) Paxman of Corona, Calif.

Ann was preceded in death by her grandson Austin Bird.

Ann’s life was centered on her husband, family, and church. She and Max enjoyed watching and supporting their children and grandchildren in school, scouting, athletic and other life endeavors. She taught Relief Society and Primary in the LDS church for years. She loved reading, gardening, knitting, and crocheting. Her talents and skills included musical readings, piano playing, cooking and baking, writing and art work.

She enjoyed working at the Bear Lake Hospital Auxiliary store, saying it was her turn “to give back.”

Funeral services were held at the Montpelier First Ward on April 29, and the burial was at the Montpelier cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, April 29th, 2013

Dorothy Larsen Rowland (1924-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-04-26 21:35:00Z

Idaho State Journal, 04/26/13

Dorothy Larsen Rowland, our dear mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away April 23, 2013, at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier, Idaho. She was born July 14, 1924, in Rigby, Idaho, the fifth child of Irene Pearl Call Larsen and Ephraim Larsen. When Dorothy was six months old, the family moved to Ririe, Idaho, where she spent her childhood. Upon her graduation from Ririe High School, she moved to Montpelier, Idaho, to work and live with her older sister Thama Pugmire to help with the family. During this time, she met Charles Arthur Rowland on a blind date. They were married September 21, 1943, in the Logan Temple. Art was employed at the family owned Montpelier Laundry and Dry Cleaning where Dorothy later worked. To this union were born five children, Linda Joan (Terry) Leavitt, Charlotte (Gary) Thomas, Charles Ronald (Ramona) Rowland, Brian Thomas (Julia) Rowland, and Dorothy Marian (Albert) VanDyke. Art passed away on June 29, 1972. After his death, Dorothy was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad where she was a clerk/telegrapher from September 1973 to her retirement in July 1989. Dorothy was a professional seamstress and an excellent cook and homemaker. She was very thoughtful and kind in remembering special occasions in other’s lives. Dorothy was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. She enjoyed serving in all the organizations but particularly in the single adult special interest group. Dorothy is survived by her children and their spouses; thirty grandchildren, sixty-three great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; her sisters, Shirley Salvesen and DeEsta Rousey, sister-in-law Ruby Bischoff Rowland; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Calvin Larsen, Matthew Larsen, Ross Larsen; and sisters, Ardith Larsen and Thama Larsen Pugmire Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Montpelier First-Fourth Ward Church. A viewing will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:45 A.M. at the church prior to the funeral services. The church house is located at 485 South 7th Street in Montpelier, Idaho.

Jerry Martin Campbell (1942-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-04-20 18:33:01Z

Idaho State Journal, 04/20/13

Jerry Martin Campbell was born January 15, 1942 in Idaho Falls Idaho and passed away April 16, 2013 at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical center from sudden complications due to lung cancer. Jerry is a life time resident of Georgetown, Idaho and is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Anna Rae Sorenson Campbell, son Bill Williams of Driggs, Idaho; daughter Tina Campbell of Shelly,Idaho; daughter Bridgette (Tony) Worring of Jerome, Idaho; Sharee (Kerry) Lawton of Wendell, Idaho; brother’s Gerald (Anita) Campbell of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Larry (Coral) Campbell of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Homer Campbell of Estacada Oregon, sister’s Belva Bell of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Helen Goldsmith of Redwood City, California and Shirley Daniels of Ririe, Idaho.

Jerry is preceded in death and welcomed home by mother and father Elida and James Campbell, sister’s Dorthy Campbell Greene, Annie Campbell Glick, brother Eldon Campbell and baby sister Donna .

Services will be under the direction of Matthew’s Mortuary, 702 Clay St, Montpelier, Idaho 83254, 2pm viewing, 3pm service, 4:30pm and grave side services at the Georgetown Cemetery, Georgetown, Idaho.

Louise Toomer Robinson (1928-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-04-14 22:05:15Z

Deseret News, 04/14/13

Louise Toomer Robinson passed away at Care Source Hospice Center on April 13, 2013 at the age of 84 of natural causes.
Louise was born in Montpelier, Idaho on July 31, 1928 to Orson Dewey and Alice Angeline Hinckley Toomer.
Louise is preceded in death by her mother and father; her brother, Scott Hinckley Toomer and her sister Mariane Toomer Tuttle.
Louise is lovingly remembered by her daughter Cheree (Cherylee) Robinson; Salt Lake City, and other family and friends.
Louise married Frank Roe Robinson on May 31, 1953 in Carmel, California. They were married until his death in 1998.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Louise graduated from South High School in 1946 and started her career in health insurance administration in San Francisco in the same year. She enjoyed her job with the Teamsters' Union Health Benefits program until she moved back to Salt Lake City in 1960. Later, she resumed her career in health insurance in Salt Lake City in 1977 until she retired in 1993.
Louise enjoyed camping, traveling through wilderness areas and exploring ghost towns throughout the West. She enjoyed watching Jeopardy and answering the questions before the contestants most of the time. Her sassy sense of wit was enjoyed by those who knew her.
Graveside services will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City on Wednesday April 17, 2013 At 11:00 a.m.
The family of Louise Robinson wishes to thank the staff of St. Mark's Hospital and Care Source for their kind and loving support.

Published in Deseret News on April 14, 2013

Udell John Roberts (1928-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-04-09 19:01:54Z

News-Examiner, Monday, April 8, 2013

Udell John Roberts, 84, passed away Saturday, April 6 at his home in Liberty. He was born May 13, 1928, in Liberty, Idaho, the second to the youngest of seven children of David and Lottie Hymas Roberts. He grew up on the family farm in Liberty where he learned to work hard and love animals, especially horses.

He married Afton Eborn on January 8, 1947, in the Idaho Falls Temple. She proceeded him in death in 2001. To this union was born six children, 25 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Udell was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many callings including YM presidency, Sunday School presidency and serving as a missionary in the office of a Seventy, having been ordained by President Monson.

Udell and Afton worked at the Logan Temple for nine and a half years and really enjoyed their service there.

He worked hard to support his family. Besides running the dairy farm he also worked as a carpenter with Merrill Lewis and Worthy Beck, on the railroad, and for many years at Walton Feed. He had a real skill with animals, especially horses. He trained multiple teams of horses, which his family enjoyed, and loved to work with young colts. He also had a great love for his dogs.

He was very proud of his posterity and loved them. We are grateful for this love and his teachings. He was loved in return and will be missed greatly.

Udell is survived by his four children, Gary (Kitty) Roberts, Shane (Shauna) Roberts, and Laretta Roberts all of Liberty and Michele (Brian) Ulrich of Smithfield; a daughter-in-law, Suzann Parrish of Georgetown; 25 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren, and one sister, Illa Gerber. He was proceeded in death by his wife Afton, his parents, three brothers, two sisters and two sons, Craig and Karl.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 12 at 1 p.m. at the Liberty Ward Church. A viewing will be held prior to the services at 11 a.m. Interment will be in the Liberty Cemetery.Udell Roberts RGB

This entry was posted on Monday, April 8th, 2013

Stephen Douglas Wells (Pete)

AMHhenley — 2013-04-06 19:12:05Z

News-Examiner, Friday, April 5, 2013

Stephen Douglas Wells (Pete) left his loving family Monday April 1, 2013. Stephen was born February 16, 1966 to Junior and Cleone Wells in Soda Springs, Idaho.

Stephen loved being outdoors camping and hunting with his family, but loved spending time with his family the most. He graduated from Bear Lake High School and went to work at various jobs around the valley but enjoyed working at the Helmet Factory and Walton Feed most.

Stephen married his best friend, Mary Lynn Smith, on April 15, 1989. They made their home in Bloomington for years then later moved to Paris and most recently to Montpelier. Stephen struggled for the last few years with various health issues but he never let it get him down. He always looked at life with a smile on his face. He was our family prankster. He was always looking for a way to play a joke on family or friends. Stephen and Mary were never blessed with their own children, but Stephen loved all his nieces and nephews as if they were all his own.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary; mother, Cleone Wells; sister, Diana (Ronnie) Payne; brother, Randall (Cindy) Wells; sister, Patricia (Mark) Larsen; and sister, Karen Muir; brother-in-law Tom (Helen) Smith; brother-in-law, Jody Smith; and several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Wells, his grandparents, and parents-in-law, Bill and Donna Smith.

Funeral Services were held Friday, April 5, in the Paris Idaho Stake Center. Interment was in the Bloomington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Mary to help alleviate the cost of funeral expenses.

This entry was posted on Friday, April 5th, 2013

Mary Mildred Smedley Kunz (1922-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-04-02 17:08:38Z

Idaho State Journal, 04/02/13

Mary Mildred Kunz passed away peacefully on March 30, 2013, at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 25,1922, in Soda Springs, Idaho to Israel Barlow Smedley and Lydia Matilda (Henriksen) Smedley. Mary Mildred had two sisters Theda June, Betty Jean and one brother Delnor Jay, all deceased.

Mary Mildred graduated in 1940 from Soda Springs High School where she was cheerleader for two years. She married Lavar K. Hoff soon after graduation and resided in Soda Springs. To this union came a daughter Margo Lynn. They divorced a year later. Mary Mildred met Vernal DeOrr Kunz on a visit to Montpelier. They married on September 10, 1944. Vernal adopted Margo Lynn shortly after their marriage. Then came sons Dennis DeOrr, Lonnie Vernal, Larry Ray, and Ricki Lee. This marriage was sealed for time and eternity along with their children on March 10, 1966, in the Logan Temple.

Mary Mildred worked at the Arctic Circle Drive Inn in Montpelier for 23 years, where she made many life long friends. She was also active in her husband’s dairy distribution business and their farming and ranching. Mary Mildred spent most of her life in Montpelier but she did spend several years in Salt Lake City after her husband’s death.

She was preceded in death in death by her husband Vernal DeOrr Kunz, her parents, two sisters, one brother, daughter-in-law LaRae Hymas Kunz, and one grand daughter Traci Kunz Sherwood.

Mary Mildred is survived by her children Margo Lynn (Larry) Nate, Salt Lake City, UT, Dennis DeOrr Kunz, Montpelier, ID, Lonnie Vernal (Felicia) Kunz, Las Vegas, NV, Larry Ray (Penny) Kunz, Logan, UT, and Ricki Lee (Jill) Kunz, Montpelier, ID, 11 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, special nieces and nephews, and four sisterin-laws and three brother-in-laws.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at the Montpelier 3rd Ward. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier,ID and from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Prior to services on Thursday morning. Burial will be in the Montpelier cemetery..

William Russell Johnson (1924-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-31 22:29:03Z

Idaho State Journal, 03/31/13

William Russell Johnson, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown, Idaho, March 29, 2013. He was born April 4, 1924, in Georgetown, Idaho, the only child of William George and Lillis Hayes Johnson. He grew up on the family farm in Georgetown, farming with his father and Uncle Albert Johnson. He was married June 22, 1953, in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple to Anna Marie Genova Kessler. With the help of his father “Bill”, Russell and Anna Marie hauled logs from the canyons east of Georgetown with their horses and built the log home in which they spent their married life. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and worked hard to support his family, dividing his time between two occupations: dairy farming and horse shoeing. He was in the dairy business from his childhood until the cows were sold in 2011 and in 1972 he was the recipient of the Dairy Man of the Year Award in the Cache Valley Dairy Association and received many other awards for milk quality and production. His horse business began by training and shoeing horses for friends and neighboring ranchers. In 1968 he shifted his business from training to shoeing. At his peak he was shoeing over 800 horses per year. He had a love of Percheron horses and stood a registered stallion for service most of his life. In 2002 he was inducted into the Eastern Idaho Horseman’s Hall of Fame . He loved Jazz music and was an accomplished trumpet and string bass player, playing with many different bands and orchestras. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a High Priest in the Georgetown First Ward and served in many different callings and positions. He particularly enjoyed Scouting and received the Silver Beaver Award.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and also a daughter-in-law, Roxena Westlake Johnson and a granddaughter, Sarah Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Anna Marie Genova Kessler Johnson, of Georgetown, Idaho. Son, Albert Johnson and wife Merri, of Georgetown, Idaho, and sons, Alexander and Nicholas Johnson. Daughter, Valerieann Giovanni of St. George, Utah and children, Sophia Sellers, Phalecia and husband Lonny Thompson, Robert Skinner and wife Sundi, Valanna and husband Tyson Sooaemalelagi, Nelianne Skinner and Maria Skinner. Son, Todd Johnson and wife Susan of Midway, Utah, and Todd’s children, Kristen and husband Devin Lloyd, Michael, Amanda, Elizabeth, Jessica, Angela and Melissa Johnson. Mario Johnson and wife Cynthia, of Georgetown, Idaho, and children, Adrianna and Zane Johnson, and four great grandchildren.

Services will be held Monday, April 1, 2013, at 2:00 pm in the Georgetown First Ward Chapel. The family will greet friends and relatives at the chapel from 12:00 to 1:45 pm.

Donna Lee Parker (1936-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-30 20:14:14Z

News-Examiner, Friday, March 29, 2013

Donna Lee Parker, 76, returned home to her Father in Heaven on March 28, 2013. She was surrounded by her family. Donna was born Oct. 8, 1936 to Charles and Esther Grunig in Montpelier, Idaho. She was the youngest of seven children. She married the love of her life, Eugene Parker on June 28, 1957. They were later sealed together in the Logan temple. Eugene and Donna made their home in Montpelier where they raised their two boys, Kelly Parker and the late Terry Parker.

Donna loved good food and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Her passions were painting, embroidering, crocheting, and tending to her yard. Her favorite pastime included fishing and taking rides with her husband in the mountains to see the many beautiful sights. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many.

Donna was preceded in death by her son, Terry Parker, Parents, Charles and Esther Grunig, Sisters, Wyoma (Tillman) Borem, Yvonne (Max) Williamson, Brothers, Pershing (Melba) Grunig, Jack (Helen) Grunig, James Grunig. She is survived by her husband, Eugene, son Kelly (Lisa) Parker, brother, Ronald (Shannon) Grunig, granddaughters Jessica (Jason) Sparks, Whitney Parker, and two great-grandsons.

Funeral services were held on April 1 at the Montpelier 1st Ward LDS Chapel.

This entry was posted on Friday, March 29th, 2013

Elaine “Tudi” Jensen Bolton (1930-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-30 20:11:14Z

News Examiner, Thursday, March 28, 2013

Elaine “Tudi” Jensen Bolton was born on July 8, 1930 in Ovid, Idaho to Alf and Ivy Jensen. She passed away after a long and happy life on March 28, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Elaine lived her entire life in or near Paris in Bear Lake Valley in southeastern Idaho. At age 18, Elaine met who was to become the love of her life, Gordon Wyler Bolton while they both worked at the Creamery just north of Paris. Many shenanigans later and then finally after adding a dead frog to Gordon’s sandwich one day at lunch, they quickly fell in love, courted for a time, and then got married in the Logan LDS Temple.

After marrying, Elaine and Gordon built and lived in a small house in Paris and provided a love-filled home for their three children; Larry, Starlene and Kent. Elaine loved being a mom and excelled at it due to the wonderful example of her own mother. Over the years, Elaine worked as a bookkeeper for the Paris Creamery, secretary at the County Extension Office and then deputy clerk for the Bear Lake County Court for 25 years before retiring. Also, as an active member of the LDS Church, she served in a variety of positions during her life and loved to be of service to all.

Due to Elaine’s beautiful personality, no one who ever met her left without feeling that they were her favorite. Her sweet disposition and simple underlying tenet that “life is beautiful” helped to ensure that no matter where she was, the world was a better place simply by her being there. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her three children; Larry Bolton of Montpelier, Starlene Bolton-Wegner also of Montpelier and Kent (Angie) Bolton of Syracuse, Utah; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren with two on the way and three great-great-grandchildren with two on the way.

Waiting to greet her when she passed on were her husband, Gordon Bolton; their babies Susan, Brent, Zan and Julee; parents, Alf and Ivy Jensen and brother, Don Jensen.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at the Paris, Idaho LDS Stake Center. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 1, at Matthews Mortuary (702 Clay St., Montpelier, ID) and from 10 -11:45 a.m. prior to services on Tuesday morning. Interment will be in the Ovid, Idaho cemetary.

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Frankie Lee Spears (1923-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-30 20:09:07Z

News-Examiner,Thursday, March 28, 2013

Frankie Lee Spears passed away peacefully Tuesday night, March 19th at the hospital in Viroqua, WI. Her daughter, Brenda, and son-in-law, Jack, were at her bedside as she gracefully crossed over from this world into the next. She had several hard weeks prior to her passing when she experienced great pain and discomfort. Her doctor and so many people at Sannes Nursing Home and Vernon Memorial Hospital worked diligently to comfort and ease Frankie’s passage. So many friends offered their love, prayers and healing energy, with Vernon Memorial Hospice forming a foundational support. We are so grateful for the support and expertise from so many loving and caring people.

We are planning a Celebration of Life Memorial sometime in late spring or early summer with the date to be announced. If you so desire, making a donation to a cause of your choice in her honor would be a lovely gesture. We thank you for being a part of her life.

Frankie was born in Montpelier, Idaho October 21, 1923 to a fourth generation baker. Her given name was Frankie as she was supposed to be a boy. She complied the best she could by being a rambunctious tomboy as a child. She grew up helping in the bakery, the Royal Bakery, with her parents, Vera and Frank, and her two sisters, Edythe and Norma Ruth. Just out of high school, she had to chose between love and her dream of a career in cartooning with Walt Disney. She decided on marriage and family and married a local man, Donell Pendrey, and had a son, Michael Don. Donell joined the navy, but sadly died in WWII aboard a ship somewhere in the Pacific. A few years later, Frankie married Glenn Spears, who was known as “Pinkie”. Frankie and Pinkie settled in Kemmerer, Wyoming and two years later gave birth to Brenda. My brother and I could not have asked for more loving and supportive parents.

Frankie was a self-taught artist learning to paint with oils on canvas, producing amazing works. She loved crafts, made pottery, sewed dresses for Brenda’s dolls, took hand-me-downs from her friend’s teenage girls and created a beautiful wardrobe for Brenda. Holidays became her opportunity to create. She loved painting the most intricate scenes on Easter eggs. They were more works of art than eggs to crack. Christmas wrapping was eloquently done. Frankie worked in the local grocery store. IGA, in Kemmerer always with the longest line of the three check-out stands as people were more than willing to wait in order to visit with her. She loved people and became friends with nearly everyone in town. She was everybody’s shoulder to cry on, offering love and comfort. She used to share that people would drop by to talk, them talking – her listening mostly, and they would leave very relieved and thankful for all her help. She always smiled at that as she felt she hadn’t done that much to assist. She just had a way of making people smile. Her husband, Pinkie, powered large equipment in a strip coal mine just outside of town. In retirement, he passed away in 1990 naturally leaving a large void in her life.

Back in 1967 in the space of six months, Frankie lost both her parents to cancer and diabetic complications and then her younger sister, Norma Ruth, to a brain aneurysm. Frankie was a very special aunt to Norma’s son, Gregory. Gregory’s father, Freddy, continued running the bakery. Frankie’s older sister, Edythe, raised cattle and farmed just outside of Montpelier, ID in a tiny farming community called Pegram. Frankie and Pinkie looked forward every year to calving season as they loved helping out and being out in the fresh country air with the sounds of roosters to wake them in the morning. Frankie’s whole family and all her close friends loved to camp out and they spent weekends and vacations laughing and loving the great outdoors.

About five months after her sister Edythe passed in 2005, Frankie decided that it was time to move closer to Jack and Brenda even though that meant bravely moving from the area she had lived her entire life. The night before they were set to leave for Wisconsin, the devastating news of her son’s sudden passing came, so instead of traveling east to Wisconsin, it was a trip west to Fresno, California for services for Michael. As you can imagine, there was deep grief and it took quite a toll on her and Brenda & Jack.

Frankie, being a strong and independent spirit, wanted her own place in Viroqua, WI. She lived a short time on her own, then her health called for more continuous care which Brenda & Jack were happy and blessed to provide for 6 years at their home in La Farge, WI where they enjoyed many good times and created fond and loving memories which bring great comfort now. Then in December, 2012 pace maker surgery required after-care and rehabilitation that Sannes Nursing Facility in Soldiers Grove, WI provided. She never regained enough strength to return home and remained at Sannes until a week before her passing in the hospital. The people at Sannes became like family to her and we are comforted to know she was so loved and nurtured by them. The hospital and hospice staff also offered great care and compassion to her and to us as we sat vigil during her transition period.

It touches us deeply that our family and friends hold us all in such a loving embrace. We are forever grateful to everyone.

The Seland Huston Funeral Home of LaFarge is assisting the family with their arrangements.Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com
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This entry was posted on Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Travis John Kunz (1977-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-28 16:11:00Z

Idaho State Journal, 03/28/13

Travis John Kunz was born on November 17, 1977 in Pocatello, Idaho to Judy Mary Wells and Roger Lee Kunz. He passed away quietly and unexpectedly on March 26, 2013 in his home from complications from a surgical procedure. He lived his entire life in Pocatello except for a two year mission he served for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Indianapolis, Indiana Mission (March 1997-1999). As a young boy he attended Tendoy Elementary and Alameda Junior High. He graduated from Highland High School in 1996 and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Travis was active in sports his entire life playing little league baseball and football all the way through high school. He excelled playing baseball at Highland where he earned All-State Honors and led the team in hitting his senior year. Travis played linebacker for the 1995 undefeated state champion football team and also played American Legion Baseball during high school.

Those who played with and against Travis describe him as the ultimate teammate and competitor on and off the field – always showing respect for his coaches, teammates, competition and the boys and girls he would later coach. Travis was never critical of others but he expected you to work. He lived to serve, help and lift others throughout his entire life. Travis was an Eagle Scout.

He graduated in 2006 from Idaho State University with a Finance degree in Business Administration. He was employed by BRP Health Management Systems and worked in their accounting department. He also enjoyed umpiring softball.

In 1999 he met the love of his life and absolute best friend Shelby Suzanne Barlow. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on November 21, 2000. To this eternal union were born their team - Abbie Suzanne (9), Kannon Travis (7), Laynie Bo (2), and Madden Lee (8 months).

More than anything, Travis loved spending time with his children and sweetheart. His family was the love of his life. He adored his sweet wife, her family and her cooking. Travis loved Shelby’s parents Steve and Suzanne Barlow as well as her two brothers Shaun (Emily), their children and Scotty (Amy). He spent his free time teaching, preparing and coaching his children in both life and in their soccer, baseball, softball and football events. He loved the outdoors and open spaces and always looked forward to hunting with his father and cousins. Travis also loved to play golf.

He was an Assistant Football Coach at Century High School for the past six years helping coach the defense. Travis was ‘old school’ and he delighted in seeing athletes excel in any sport through grit and determination. He knew that hard work, effort and dedication determine our success and that was how he lived.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served as an Elders Quorum President, teacher, Ward Executive Secretary, home teacher and Ward Finance Clerk at the time of his death. Travis loved the gospel and had a testimony of eternal families. He loved his Heavenly Father and truly enjoyed serving others.

He is survived by his loving wife, Shelby and their four young children: Abbie, Kannon, Laynie Bo, and Madden; parents, Roger and Judy; sisters, Tamera Dawn (Greg) Harding and Tawna Lyn (Troy) Eborn; brother, R. Troy (Emily) Kunz; and fourteen nieces and nephews who absolutely adore him. He is preceded in death by, his Grandparents George S. & Edyth B. Kunz and John A. & Edith H. Wells.

He will be missed in this life by all that knew him, most especially by his wife and family. We will continue on and look forward to those great big hugs. We love you Sweetheart, Dad, Son, Brother, Son-in-Law, Uncle and Pal. May God be with you and us till we meet again. Sure love ya #34!

A fund has been set up in his name for Shelby and their children at Advantage Plus Federal Credit Union.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 30, at the Chubbuck LDS Stake Center (460 James Avenue and Hawthorne Road). A viewing will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday March 29, at the Wilks Funeral Home (211 West Chubbuck Road). Interment will be in Bern, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.wilksfuneralhome . com.

Carol Rae Johnson Wilson (1944-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-26 20:58:55Z

News-Examiner, 03/25/13

Carol Rae Johnson Wilson, 68, passed away at the Bear Lake Skilled Nursing Facility on March 21, 2013. She was born to Herman and Wanda Johnson on June 4, 1944. She was the youngest out of four children. She grew up in Ovid and went to Fielding High School in Paris. On April 1, 1967 she married Gary B. Wilson in Ovid and they were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple.

Carol Rae attended college in Utah where she met her husband to be Gary Wilson. While raising their children she worked for First Security Bank and for the Bear Lake School District managing the food service. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many church callings but her favorite was working with the young women. She had many interests including a love for crafts and painting, gardening and cooking. Carol Rae loved helping and mentoring people. She had many friends and was called Mama Wilson by all the kids at the school where she worked.

She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Wanda Johnson, her brother George Johnson, brother in law Wilfred Hopkins and son Mark Wilson.
Carol Rae is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gary Wilson, sons Scott (Jeanine) Wilson, Brian Wilson, daughter Christina (Mike) Carr and son Ryan(Amy) Wilson. Also surviving are her 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, sister, Rosa Lee Hopkins, brother, Jay (Kathlene) Johnson and sister in law Janet Johnson .

At Carol Rae’s request there will be no memorial service held at this time. A family gathering will be held in the summer to memorialize her life and carry out her last wishes. Her teachings and kindness will always be in our hearts and she will be remembered with love.

Gerold (Jerry) Dwayne Ramsey Sr. (1952-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-23 19:42:12Z

News-Examiner, 03/22/13

(Jerry) Gerold Dwayne Ramsey Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the age of 60.

He was preceded in death by his father Gerald, brother Charley, sister Claudia, granddaughter Ashley, and great-grandson Tucker.

Jerry (as he was best known) was an active member of the LDS church and spent his life in service to others. He was a hard worker and did not understand the meaning of giving up. He loved to laugh and play dice and did so as often as possible. Jerry loved children and was called Grandpa Ramsey by many. He will be remembered for his service, dedication, love of music and his love for his family.

Jerry is survived by his wife Nora; children- Becky Brown, Beth Tafoya, Charlsye Bell and Jerry Ramsey; mother, Alicia Ramsey; siblings, Albert Ramsey, Marie Gawith, Linda Arndt, Cheryl Eckert, Howard Ramsey, Hellen Jimenez and Ann Kriesal; grandchildren- Amanda Morris, Ashton Tafoya, T.J. Viehweger, Aaron Gallegos, Mercedes Bell, Iesha Tafoya, Isaac Tafoya, Matthew Bell, Adam Ramsey, Isaac Gallegos, Mason Ramsey, Conner Gallegos, Mariah Bell, Shaelyn Ramsey, Landon Bell, Austyn Ramsey, Ryder Brown, Lockland Bell, Nathan Ramsey and Jade Ramsey and Great-Grandchildren, Hagen Wirth, Draven Viehweger, Oaklee Lishell Morris and Bryleigh Morris.

Funeral services are Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. in the Second Ward LDS Church in Montpelier. A viewing will be held Friday night March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Matthews Mortuary, 702 Clay Street, Montpelier and prior to the services on Saturday from noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Second Ward LDS Church in Montpelier. Internment will be in the Montpelier Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Betty Lou Graham Sorensen (1934-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-22 19:14:19Z

Idaho State Journal, 03/22/13

Betty Lou Graham Sorensen of Montpelier, Idaho, age 78, passed away on March 19, 2013 in a Salt Lake City hospital.
She was born December 1, 1934 on the family farm in Milburn, Utah to Guy Melroy Graham and Gwen Oldroyd. She was raised in Milburn and graduated from North Sanpete High School as valedictorian.

She married Darrell Sorensen on May 28, 1953, in the Manti LDS temple. She was a member of the LDS Church and served an LDS mission with Darrell at the Montpelier Bishop’s Storehouse and served in the Young Women’s program for many years. She was employed at Sears, Financial Credit, and First Security Bank.

She was an excellent seamstress and made all of her clothes and her children’s clothes when they were small. She was a leader in the 4-H program for many years. She enjoyed making porcelain dolls.

Betty and Darrell especially enjoyed spending their winters in St. George in later years. They had a lot of fun and made lots of friends.

She is survived by her daughters Mary (Darrell) Nate of Montpelier, Terri Lynn (Stanton) Jackson of Kanab, Utah, and Sandra Sorensen of Salt Lake City. Also, son-in-law Scott Peterson, Blackfoot, Idaho and brother Neil (Diane) Graham, Kearns, Utah, and sisterin-law Lynn Graham, Clearfield, Utah. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Ryan Nate, Tyler Peterson, Tad Peterson, Trenton Peterson, Troy Peterson, Brett Jackson, and Kelsey Jackson, and by 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Darrell, and her daughter, Kathy Peterson and 2 brothers, Robert Graham and Gerry Graham.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Montpelier North Stake Center. Friends may call prior to the services from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Montpelier Cemetery.

Justin Wayne Thompson (1980-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-15 20:40:13Z

Idaho Statesman, 03/15/13

Justin Wayne Thompson, age 33 went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2013 from an accidental fall at his home. Justin was born in Soda Springs, ID in January of 1980. His parents are Joe Wayne (Kristi) Thompson of Boise, ID and Jymme Sue (Ron) Manchester of Paris, ID.
Justin attended school in Boise, ID and graduated with his GED. He has made his home in several places including Boise, Montpelier and Pocatello ID. While living in Pocatello he worked in the food service industry. Justin was a talented musician and an accomplished guitarist. He was a gentle, loving man who displayed courage and strength over all adversity that came his way. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed every opportunity to get together. We'll miss his easygoing personality, smiles and laughter. May his light shine in heaven as it has here on Earth.
Justin is survived by his Mother Jymme Sue (Ron) Manchester, his Father Joe Wayne (Kristi) Thompson, his Sister Amanda (Alan) Jay and children, his Grandparents, Sue (Dewayne) Dimick and Gloria (Steve) Wilson, his Cousins Derrek and Allie Huecksteadt as well as other close family members. He is preceded in death by his Grandfathers, Harold Negus of Garden City, Utah, and Joe Wilson Thompson, of Hinton, West Virginia.
Services to honor and celebrate Justin's life will be held at Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier, ID on Saturday March 16, 2013 at 12:00PM with public visitation at 10:00AM preceding the funeral service.

Published in Idaho Statesman on March 15, 2013

William (Bill) Stoddard (1944-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-14 16:48:42Z

News-Examiner,Thursday, March 14, 2013

Bill returned home to his Heavenly Father on March 9, 2013 after several years of COPD. He is going to be missed by many! Bill began his life on earth in Montpelier on Aug. 1, 1944. He was the fourth child in the home of Lynn S. and Donna Knutti Stoddard and was later joined by three more siblings. He attended school in Georgetown and later in Montpelier. He soon learned the value of working hard and the love of helping others. These two talents of his blessed many throughout his life.

A few of his accomplishments included being a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 28 years, rescuing broken bicycles, mending them and passing them on to others. He was also gifted with the ability to tell the funniest jokes.

He is survived by his daughters, Denise of Pocatello and Tina of Boise; his son, Dwayne of Pocatello; brothers, Kent (Mary) Michael of Paris, Dale Stoddard of Riverton and Donald (Jane) Stoddard of St. George; sisters, Carol Alleman of Centervilie, Utah, Nancy (Glenn) Hunter of Georgetown, and Sherrey Vandermuss of Cokeville; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Services will be at a later date.

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Myrle Low (1916-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-06 17:52:30Z

Deseret News, 03/06/13

Myrle Low was born May 24, 1916 in Paris, Idaho to Morris David Low and Beatrice Lenore Gardiner. She died February 28, 2013. Myrle lived most of her life in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and served in the United States Navy during World War II in Washington, D.C. Myrle was an administrator at the University of Utah for many years, overseeing the summer school and the Japanese exchange student program. She also worked for a short time at the University of California at Berkeley. Myrle served on the LDS Young Women General Board on the music committee. Her love of music led to her association with the Utah Oratorio Society, where she served as president, and to her playing the piano and organ for many events. She also served as the Salt Lake County Republican Party Legislative District chairman. In her later years she became an Avon representative and a docent at the LDS Museum of Church History.
Myrle is survived by her nieces Laura Dene Low Card, Christie Ann Christensen Paris, Karen Low Spence, and Christine Susan Low Andrews; her nephew David Morris Low; and her sisters-in-law Chloe Bertelsen Low, and Mona Low; and several great-nieces and nephews. Myrle is preceded in death by her brothers Gordon Morris Low, David Stewart Low, and Howard Low, her parents Morris David Low and Beatrice Lenore Gardiner Low, and her step-mother Myrtle Hoff Pendry Low.
Funeral services will be at the Larkin Mortuary at 260 East South Temple in Salt Lake City at 2:00 p.m on Wednesday, March 6. There will be viewing from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at the mortuary.

Published in Deseret News on March 6, 2013

Sondra Lee Burton Wood (1938-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-03 23:20:19Z

Deseret News, 03/03/13

Bountiful, UT-Our sweet mother, surrounded by family returned peacefully to our Heavenly Father on March 1, 2013. Born to Raymond and May Burton on November 15, 1938. She was raised in Montpelier, Idaho were she attended Bear Lake High. Married Kent R. Wood on December 27, 1957, later solemnized in the Bountiful Temple. She owned and operated the Davis Park Golf Course Café where she always had a smile and a good conversation with each of her customers. She enjoyed playing golf, cooking, raising and showing Shih Tzu dogs. Well known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She is survived by her husband, children; Kurt (Ellie), Cindy and Laura, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren with one on the way. Preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the Bountiful 15th Ward, 1250 South Main. Friends and family may visit, Tuesday, March 5th between 6 and 8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, or Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com

Published in Deseret News on March 3, 2013

Edith K. Rasmussen (1924-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-03-02 18:42:48Z

Idaho State Journal, 03/02/13

Edith K. Rasmussen, 88, passed away peacefully February 27, 2013 at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. Edith was born on November 16, 1924, in Bern, Idaho to O’Neal Rudger Kunz and Eliza Aseneth Bacon. She married the love of her life, Robert Dean Rasmussen, May 29, 1941 in Soda Springs, Idaho. Their marriage was late solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple February 15, 1946. Edith and Bob were blessed with six children, Judy Ann, Terry Dean, Christie, Lannie Jean, Robert Craig, and Lesa Kay.

They made their home in Montpelier. Edith and Bob acquired the Silver Grill in 1956 and operated it together until they acquired the Virday Café and Cypress Dining Room, which they operated from 1963 to 1989.

After retirement they spent seventeen years as snow birds going south for the winter. For them, these were special times in which they took life at a slower pace and enjoyed new friendships.

Edith was blessed with many talents which she shared with family and friends in every way; she enjoyed making and sharing all types of hand works and crafts. She also enjoyed sharing and teaching these skills to others, especially her grandchildren. In the latter part of her life, she spent many hours with her sisters, daughters, and nieces making quilts for family and friends in the valley.

She was a member of the LDS church where she held many callings. She enjoyed serving and helping others. For many years, she faithfully attended the temple on a weekly basis. Her love for her family, the gospel, and serving were the loves of her life.

Edith was a kind, loving person and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by three daughters, Judy (Glenn) Grunig and Christie (Mike) Ochsenbein, both of Montpelier, Idaho, Lannie (Robert) Bloom of Pocatello, Idaho, and Robert Craig (Julie) Rasmussen of Boise, Idaho. 20 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren, and three sisters, Elva K. (Kenneth) Nield and Virginia Price, both of Montpelier, Idaho, Karen Phelps of Blackfoot, Idaho, one brother, Wayne Kunz of Ogden, Utah, brother in-law, Dale Northup, of Montpelier, Idaho, and sister in-law Joann (Blake) Williams of Blackfoot, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Dean, son Terry Dean, daughter Lesa Kay Rasmussen, great-grandson Jaxson Wilson, her parents O’Neal Rudger and Eliza Aseneth Bacon, and by her siblings Vernal Kunz, Melvin Kunz, and Oma Kunz Northup.

Friends and family will gather in her honor Monday, March 4 for funeral services at 12:00 noon in the Montpelier South Stake Center located at 485 S. 7th Street in Montpelier. The funeral services will be conducted by Bishop Loring Cammack of Montpelier 1st ward. A viewing will be held Monday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will follow in the Montpelier Cemetery.

Kristine Farmer Talley Knight (1969-2013)

AMHhenley — 2013-02-26 18:45:03Z

News-Examiner,Thursday, February 21, 2013

Kristine Farmer Talley Knight was born Sept. 24, 1969 in Inglewood California to John Martin and Sheryl Gene Farmer. She is the second child of four children, and the only daughter. Kristine met and married Vincent Brian Talley in 1992, and had one child Kelsey Kristine Talley, in 1993 and two step sons Zack and Matthew Talley.

Kris started her amazing career at Albertsons Corporate offices in technical support in downtown Salt Lake and then moved to SHPI, now Bard Access, as an inside Sales manager. She traveled the world and excelled beyond all expectations. She was instrumental in launching the Custom Kit Program and transitioning the Alternate Care business from SHPI. Her customer focus and clinical relationships insured that business grew year after year.

Kris loved people and spent many hours listening to and loving those around her. She loved her family, and spending time with them. She traveled to many places and often brought her daughter with her whenever she could.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Brian and grandmothers, Deanne Warner and Kay Farmer, grandfather JB Farmer and father John Farmer. She is survived by her grandfather Gordon Warner, mother Sheryl Watson, step-father Jack Watson, daughter Kelsey and step sons Zach and Mathew, and brothers Marty (Michelle), Jared (JaNae), Ezra (Susan) and step brother Jack.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at the Pheasant Brook Ward Chapel, 205 S. Angel Street, Kaysville Utah. A viewing will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment -Geneva, Idaho Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 21st, 2013

Sherrill (Sherry) Pugmire Hymas (1934-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-26 17:48:04Z

Idaho State Journal, 02/26/13

Sherrill Pugmire Hymas, 78, passed away at the Bear Lake Skilled Nursing Facility on February 23, 2013. She was born to Arlin R. Pugmire and Ruth W. Pugmire on May 11, 1934. She was the oldest of their seven children. Sherry grew up in St. Charles, Idaho and went to school in the Bear Lake Valley. On May 22, 1952 she married Doneal B. Hymas in the Logan LDS Temple. They had five daughters. She supported her daughters in school functions and church and sports activities. She sewed all their clothes and was an accomplished knitter.

While the girls were small, Sherry worked off and on at a small grocery store in Montpelier. In 1968 she was hired by Utah Power & Light where she worked for 29 years. She loved people and enjoyed seeing the customers come in. Sherry was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She held many church callings but her favorite was working with the young women. Doneal and Sherry served two missions in Africa. Sherry had a love for learning and after retiring from Utah Power & Light, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Jean and Joan Pugmire, a brother, Max W. Pugmire, her brother -in-law William T. Marshall and her great granddaughter Samantha Nielson. Sherry is survived by her sweetheart of nearly 61 years, Doneal B. Hymas, daughters Sheryl Jeanne (Randy) Gregersen, Jill Rae (Eugene) Wright, Christine Ann (Lewis) Pope, Joy Linn (Neal) Parkin and Teresa Dawn (Woody) Widmer. Also surviving are her 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, sister, Ruth Ann Marshall, brothers, R. Lynn and Steven L. Pugmire.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 28, 2013 at noon in the Montpelier 3rd/5th Ward Building, Montpelier, Idaho. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, February 27th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Matthews Mortuary in Montpelier, Idaho and Thursday at the church prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility.

John Don Ipsen (1918-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-19 19:52:20Z

News-Examiner,Monday, February 18, 2013

John Don Ipsen, 94, of Montpelier, Idaho passed away on Feb. 16, 2013 at Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. Don was born on July 30, 1918 in Bennington. He spent his early years growing up and working on the family farm. Although he attended first grade in Montpelier, his education through eighth grade was completed in Bennington’s small country school. His ninth through 12 grade education continued in Montpelier where he graduated from Montpelier High School in 1936.

Following high school graduation, Don attended Utah State for one year before transferring to Brigham Young University. After completing his sophomore year at BYU, he served faithfully as an LDS missionary in the Northwestern States Mission. Upon completion of his mission, Don returned to BYU in 1941 hoping to complete his education. With the onset of WWII, Don was drafted into the army and served from 1941 to 1945. Two of his service years were as a supply sergeant and artillery trainer in Florida with the remaining two years served in similar capacities in the Philippines. The end of the war found Don returned to BYU where he completed his bachelor’s degree.

After completion of College, Don returned to Montpelier and along with his brother, Allen, purchased Montpelier Milling. Al worked in the mill while Don went to Alaska and worked for a year and a half. Don and Al continued working in Montpelier Milling until Don left the business to work on the expanding family farm.

On Feb. 12, 1949, Don married Donna Fae Barsby in the Salt Lake City Temple. Together they returned to Montpelier where they continued to expand the farm, the livestock production business, and their own personal family of five children. Through hard work and the patience and help of Donna, the small farm and cattle business grew into an outstanding and widely recognized production operation known as Ipsen Hereford Ranch.

During this time, Don also worked for the United States Postal Service until retiring in 1982. However, after this retirement, he continued delivering mail along rural routes to Garden City, Utah and Thayne, Wyoming as well as continuing work on the ranch.

Don’s passion for agriculture and irrigation systems led to his many years of service on the Montpelier Irrigation Company’s Board of Directors. He along with many others played an instrumental role in the procuring of funds and developmental details that led to the construction of the Montpelier Canyon Dam and Reservoir.

Throughout his lifetime, Don served the Montpelier community as a member of the American Legion, as an adult FFA member, and as a leader and teacher in the LDS church. He was known for his integrity, work ethic, and love of family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna and infant daughter, Donna Sue. Survivors include Loren (Shron) Ipsen of Boise, Brent (Peggy) Ipsen of Houston, Texas, Lillas Ipsen of Idaho Falls, Mark (Becky) Ipsen of Dingle, Jay (Miho) Ipsen of Payson, Utah and 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. in the Montpelier Second Ward located at 585 North 8th Street. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. at the second ward church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 18th, 2013

Farrell Leo Nate (1928-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-19 19:48:38Z

News-Examiner,Monday, February 18, 2013

Farrell Leo Nate, 85, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013 at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility of natural causes. Farrell was born Feb. 4, 1928 in Dingle, Idaho, the third of four children to Mildred Hannah Dayton and Leo Sampson Nate. He married his eternal companion, Margean Wallentine, on Oct. 22, 1947 in the Logan LDS Temple. They shared 66 devoted years together.

He grew up in Dingle and attended schools in Dingle and Montpelier. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 39 years as a conductor. He was an avid sportsman and loved hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, snowmobiling, camping, and anything outdoors. He also had a great love for softball and was always first pick for the team. He was the life of every party and all who knew him enjoyed having him around.

He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had many callings in the church such as home teacher, serving in the Young Men’s presidency, High Priests Quorum, and a temple ordinance worker.

He loved his family very much and enjoyed it when they visited. He is survived by his sweetheart, Margean of Georgetown; children Shauna (Mike) Arnell of Nampa, Idaho, Kevin (Marty) Nate of Georgetown and Kim Nate of Paris; nine grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Lynn, sisters Verleen Sparks and Nea Gardner.

Services will be provided by Matthews Mortuary in the Georgetown LDS Church on Friday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. with a viewing that morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Burial will be in the Georgetown Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 18th, 2013

Joseph Worthy Beck (1918-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-12 23:18:12Z

News-Examiner, 02/11/13

Joseph Worthy Beck died Feb. 10, 2013, of causes incident to age. Born Oct. 20, 1918, to Joseph Frederick Beck and Rebecca Ethel Porter Beck in Lanark, Idaho, he was the second child and oldest son of 11 children. He attended school in Lanark and Paris where he excelled in track, wrestling, and baseball. He was Idaho State Wrestling Champion in 1937. He graduated from Fielding High School in 1938 and was married to LaRue Clark in the Salt Lake Temple on June 14, 1939.

A lifelong resident of Bear Lake, he drove a school bus for Bear Lake County for 25 years. In addition to farming, he worked as a carpenter from an early age.

He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in Ward and Stake leadership positions for over 40 years, including four years as a temple ordinance worker in the Logan Temple.

He is survived by his wife LaRue Beck of Bountiful, Utah (formerly of Liberty), Michael Worthy (Susan) Beck, Merrill J. (Anthea) Beck, Darlene (Joe) Garlick and Corey Homer (Marion) Beck. He has 17 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at the Liberty Ward on Saturday, Feb.16, at 11 a.m. Family and friends may pay their respects prior to the funeral from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Interment will be at the Lanark cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 11th, 2013

Arvilla (Crane) Nelson (1961-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-11 17:00:48Z

Idaho State Journal, 02/11/13

Arvilla (Crane) Nelson, surrounded by family and friends, passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer on Saturday February 9th, 2013. Arvilla was born on March 18th, 1961 in Montpelier, ID. She was raised on the family farm in Bennington, ID where she had many great childhood memories including riding horses and being outdoors. She graduated from Bear Lake High School in 1979 and attended Rick’s College before returning home to marry her high school sweetheart. Early in life, Arvilla was raised a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and maintained a love for her Savior throughout her life.

Arvilla married Chad Nelson on April 17th, 1980. Together they had 4 children: Breanna (Seth) Luker, Cody (Beth) Nelson, Tyson (Cassi) Nelson & Trevor Nelson. She was a loving grandmother of 4 grandkids: Carter, Hayden & Peyton Luker and Tayt Nelson.

Arvilla is survived by her mother, Verdene (Crane) Ringel; sister Jackie (Curtis) Stucki; brother Kenon (Cheri) Crane and brother Jeffrey (Dannyel) Crane. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Crane; step-father Vernon Wells; brother Douglas Crane and sister-in-law Janel Nelson.

Arvilla loved riding her Harley Davidson with her husband Chad and her brothers & sisters of the POW MIA where she served on the board of directors for 2 years. She enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing & camping with her family. She loved her grandkids with all her heart and felt blessed to have them in her home the last few months of her life. Arvilla loved to laugh and maintained her awesome sense of humor even during the worst of times.

Arvilla’s abilities and passion for helping others brought joy to her life. She was a selfless person whose concern was always for others before herself. This led her into the medical field working as a CNA and later into Reflexology. She was always the first to help when someone was in need and generously donated her services.

On behalf of Arvilla, the family would like to extend special thanks to PMC, Access Hospice, Huntsman Cancer Center and all the friends and family who supported her throughout her battle.

Funeral Services for Arvilla will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Rd., Chubbuck, ID, with Bishop Kim Guymon officiating. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Wednesday also at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.wilksfu neralhome.com

Ruby Saxton Webb (1922-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-10 22:36:12Z

The Standard-Examiner, 02/10/13

Ogden – Ruby Webb passed away on February 6, 2013 in Ogden. She was born January 5, 1922 in Raymond, Idaho to Clarence Eugene and Eleanor Jane Mumford Saxton. She graduated from Cokeville High School. Ruby married Albert E. Webb on June 16, 1942; they were married for 54 years before his death in 1995.

Ruby was a member of the LDS Church and worked with the MIA girls, served as a ward mission leader and as a Relief Society Visiting Teacher. She was a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and her family.

She is survived by her children, Eugene L. (Louise), Linda Meyerhoffer, Albert Allen (Susan), Elwyn S. (Mary), Gale S. (Cindy) and step-daughter, Velma Cleo Webb Day; 21 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Russell Saxton and James Saxton (MaryLou). She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Donna Eschler and a brother, Sherwood Saxton.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 11, 2013 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Garden City Cemetery, Utah.

Stanley Nate (1922-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-10 21:51:45Z

Logan Herald Journal, 02/10/13

Stanley Nate of Hyrum passed away at Legacy House in Logan the morning of Friday, Feb. 8, three days shy of his 91st birthday. Stan was born in Dingle, Idaho, on Feb. 11, 1922, to Cornell Walton Nate and Alice Grimmett Sparks. He was delivered by his grandmother while his father went to town to get the doctor. He was the fifth of six children.

Stan’s school days were all spent in Cokeville, Wyoming, where he graduated in 1940. He was well known for picking fights and then letting his two older brothers do the fighting.

Dad married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Fern Langford, on May 17, 1941, at the court house in Randolph, Utah, with his mother and oldest sister as witnesses. After the brief ceremony Stan went home with his mother and Fern returned to her parent’s home. It was several days before she told her folks of the marriage. Her father offered her $1000 to have the marriage annulled but she refused. Our folks would of celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this May.

Stan spent his life as a rancher, running a dairy, carpenter and school bus driver. In 1971 mom and dad moved from Cokeville to Hyrum and dad began working for USU Housing. After having a heart attack he took a medical retirement at the age of 59.

The folks were temple workers for seven years and enjoyed every minute of it. Dad loved spending time with his family, working with horses and sports.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Leon, Orson and Gerald; sisters, Zell Nate Robison and Jane Nate Richards; one daughter, Garnett Nate James; granddaughter-inlaw, Zoe Nuttal Nate; and great-granddaughter Lexi Keyte Henriksen.

Stan is survived by his wife Fern; children: Lucille Layland of Logan, Cornell (Susan) Nate of Stansbury Park, Utah; Colleen Nate of Logan; Keith (Lynnette) Nate of Cokeville, Wyoming; Kent (Jane) Nate of Salt Lake City, Utah; and son-inlaw Alan (Bonnie) James of Logan. He has 19 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren with two more on the way, and three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Hyrum 2nd Ward chapel, 455 E. 100 South, in Hyrum. There will be a viewing Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home in Logan, and also Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the ward building in Hyrum. Burial will be in the Cokeville, Wyoming, Cemetery at approximately 3 p.m. Condolences may be expressed online at www.nelsonfuneralhome . com.

Jean Oakey Alleman (1924-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-09 19:32:07Z

News-Examiner, Friday, February 8, 2013

Jean Oakey Alleman died Feb. 6, 2013. She was born on Aug. 16, 1924 in Salt Lake City to Alfred and Aida Oakey and then was raised in Dingle where her parents taught school. She attended the Dingle School, Montpelier High School, LDS Business College and BYU, later working as a secretary for Beneficial Life in Salt Lake City. After serving an LDS mission to the Eastern States, she married Joy George Alleman on June 14, 1950 in the Logan LDS Temple. Following his military career, they moved to Dingle in 1970, where they lived on the century farm, homesteaded in 1873 by her great-grandmother.

She loved music and played the piano, organ, and trombone. For over 30 years she was the Dingle LDS Ward organist. Jean was a life-long member of the LDS church and served with her husband in the Swiss Temple and for many years in the Logan Temple.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend and will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, patience, and service to others. Jean is survived by her husband of 62 years, Joy; three children, Debra (Woodinville, Wash.), Conrad (Francis, Utah) and Brian (Seattle, Wash.); their families, including five grandchildren; and six nieces and one nephew.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. in the Dingle LDS chapel, with a viewing preceding from 9 to 10:45 a.m. A viewing will also be held in Montpelier at Matthews Mortuary on Friday, Feb. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Burial will be in the Dingle Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Friday, February 8th, 2013

Charles Clarence Nicholls “Nic” (1918-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-05 19:13:36Z

News-Examiner, Monday, February 4, 2013

Charles Clarence Nicholls “Nic”, 94, passed away on Feb. 2, 2013 at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier, Idaho of natural causes incident to age, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 12, 1918 in Sheridan, Wyo. to Joseph Nicholls and Minnei Mabel Beam of Scotland and English heritage. Nic grew up in Sublet, Wyo., Las Vegas, and Montpelier.

He served in the army infantry as a paratrooper.
Charles was a jack of many trades. He worked at Monsanto for 17 years and was the owner of many small businesses. Nic loved the work and projects he created with his own hands. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching things grow, especially pine trees and rose bushes.

Nic was sealed for time and eternity to Eva Wyona Johnson in 1941 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for 19 years at which time Wyona passed on. Nic was sealed to Margie Jensen Wood on Jan. 30, 1961 in the Logan Temple. They have been married 52 years.

Nic was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Delphard and Elizabeth “Tiny”, spouse Eva Wyona Johnson, stepson Bruce (Nell) Wood and great-granddaughter Amber Nicole Castro.

Nic is survived by his wife Margie of Montpelier, his children Charles Fay (Gwen) Nicholls, Sneila (Herb) Cleary, Mary Ann (Gary Dunford), Chad (Jody) Wood, Gaylen (Luska) Wood, Wendy Marie (Wayne) Penrose and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Montpelier Third Ward at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 6. Family and friends may call prior to the funeral at 10 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at the Ovid Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 4th, 2013

Phyllis Jean Bartlome Smith Eborn (1924-2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-05 19:10:26Z

News-Examiner, Monday, February 4, 2013

Phyllis Jean Bartlome Smith Eborn of Paris, Idaho, returned to her heavenly father on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013 at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. She was born in Montpelier, Idaho, March 10, 1924, the daughter of Fred Bartlome and Lena Maire Sutter. She was the oldest of eight children. She attended elementary school and high school in Montpelier.

After graduation she moved to Ogden, Utah and was trained as a dental assistant. Returning to Montpelier, she worked at Dr. Wells C. Stock’s dental office and assisted another doctor in surgeries.

Phyllis was at the dental office when she met Lloyd Smith. They were married Jan. 9, 1945 in the Logan LDS Temple and began their lives together on the Three-Mile Ranch just out of Georgetown, Idaho. Working together they created a successful ranch and successfully raised five children: Connie, Craig, Lynne Ann and Drue.

Phyllis was active in the LDS church, serving in different positions in the Primary, Relief Society, Sunday School and as a visiting teacher through the years. She enjoyed painting, crocheting and other crafts. She enjoyed traveling the world with Lloyd in their later years. She especially enjoyed her family and kept track of all the grandchildren’s interests. She kept two filled cookie and candy jars next to the back door and the grandchildren could nibble as they reported their activities to her.
Lloyd passed away on February 26, 1995.

Phyllis married Weldon Eborn on July 18, 1998 and moved to Paris, Idaho. She doubled the size of her family and had the opportunity to spread her love to more family members. They enjoyed the company of each other during these later years.

She is survived by her husband Weldon Eborn, daughter Connie (Joe) DeClark of Georgetown, son Craig (Barbara) Smith of Hurricane, Utah, daughter Lynne Ann (Weston) Parker of Liberty, Idaho, son Drue (Kathy) Smith of Georgetown, Idaho, stepson Leon Eborn of Paris, Idaho; step-daughter Lois (Lance) Brown of Sandy Utah, a step-daughter-in-law Carol Eborn of Paris, Idaho; four brothers Roy Bartlome of Glendale, California, George (Elizabeth) Bartlome of Surprise, Arizona, James (Geraldine) Bartlome of Riverton, Utah, Gordon (Carol) Bartlome of West Jordan, Utah, two sisters Helen (Doyle) Portela of Montpelier, Idaho, Linda (Roger) Aland of Clearfield, Utah and an aunt Ruby Etcheverry of Montpelier, Idaho. She is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 74 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd M. Smith, three stepsons Lynn Eborn, Kim Eborn, Paul Eborn, a brother Frank Bartlome and two granddaughters.

Services will be held on Feb. 8 in the Georgetown LDS chapel at noon with a viewing prior from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Georgetown City Cemetery.

This entry was posted on Monday, February 4th, 2013

Harriet Rich Vance (1915 - 2013) Obituary

AMHhenley — 2013-02-03 21:24:06Z

The Spectrum, 02/03/13

Harriet Rich Vance, daughter of Morgan Jesse and Elizabeth Bradley Rich, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2013, at Legacy House, South Jordan, Utah. She was born on June 30, 1915, in Paris, Idaho, and was the last living grandchild of Charles C. Rich, Apostle to Brigham Young. She was proud of her family heritage and was active in the Charles C. Rich Family Association where she served as treasurer for 37 years. As a young woman she graduated from Henagar's Business College and secured a position as a secretary for 20th Century Fox in Salt Lake City. She worked for movie distribution companies in Salt Lake City for 42 years.

She married Dean Ezra Vance on September 10, 1956. They spent three years in Kanab, Utah, where they owned and operated Parry Lodge and where she managed the Pink Poodle, a clothing boutique at the lodge, before settling in Centerville, Utah. They purchased property in La Verkin, Utah, in 1969 and later retired there. Harriet organized numerous trips for senior citizens in Washington County. She saw much of the world on these tours and made numerous lasting friendships. She served faithfully in many callings in the LDS Church. Her favorites included Young Women's leader in her Centerville ward, ordinance worker for eight years in the St. George Temple, and organist for the La Verkin wards 18 years.

Harriet was universally loved by those who knew her and she had a knack for making everyone feel special, never speaking ill of anyone. She was self-taught as an organist and loved playing the organ in her home as well as in church. She will be remembered for her generous spirit and loving disposition and will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her brother, Sargent Rich and his wife Wanda, and her niece, Kristen Rich O'Neil. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, as well as many great-grandnieces and nephews, and by her brother-in-law, Byron Lowe. The family wishes to thank faithful home teachers, good friends and family members, as well as the Hospice nurses from Affinity and the attendants at Legacy House, all of whom cared for Harriet and showed her loving kindness.

A viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, Utah, on Monday, February 4, 2013, from 6:00 pm through 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 11:00 am where a viewing will be held from 10:00 until 10:45 prior to the service. The funeral service may also be viewed on the Internet by going to www.jenkins-soffe.com and clicking on her obituary. Interment will be in Fairview, Utah, cemetery. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to the LDS Church Humanitarian Fund.

Published in The Spectrum & Daily News on February 3, 2013