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Ella Taylor Smith (1914-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 11 Oct 2008 12:05:43 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 10/10/08

PRESTON, Idaho - On Oct. 8, 2008, Ella Taylor Smith, after nearly 94 years of experiences and memories, ended her journey here on earth to return home. Ella was born Oct. 20, 1914, in Preston, Idaho, to John Ole and Mary Anorah Perkins Taylor. She had a wonderful childhood growing up in Cache Valley, filled with days working in the fields, playing with friends and family, and preparing for community bonfires in her parents' large orchard.
Grandma Smith, as she was known by so many, completed her education up to the eighth grade, at which point she began working to help support her widowed mother and family. For so little time actually spent in an academic setting, she possessed an immense amount of knowledge and was one of the wisest women we knew.
At the age of 20, she met and fell in love with Kenneth Smith. They were married in Logan, Utah, on April 29, 1934, and were sealed a year later in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity. During their first few years of marriage, the country was at war and entering the Great Depression. Ken and Ella were fortunate enough to obtain a construction position working on building an Air Force base. This allowed Ken to stay in the states, together with Ella and the two children they had been blessed with: Derald, who later married Merlene Nelson, currently residing in Salt Lake City, Utah; and Norma, who later married Keith Bosworth, currently residing in Preston.
Grandma Smith was loved and adored by seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. They will miss her wit, charisma and love of life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Gilbert Smith; three brothers, Harris Lavon, Clyve Lorenzo and John Oral; four sisters, Annorah, Therma, Myrl and Thora; one grandson, Blaine Smith; one grandson-in-law, Derek Hinckley; and by one great-grandchild, Kehmer D. Hinckley.
Grandma was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed many years of service in her various callings. She was also an amazing example of enthusiasm, courage and perseverance. She touched all our lives and will be missed greatly.
The family would like to express its appreciation to the Franklin County Medical Center staff and the doctors who helped support them.
Funeral services will be held on at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in the Preston 7th Ward Chapel, 155 N. 2nd West, Preston, with Bishop Phil Abrams conducting. Friends may call from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Mabel Rogers Rawlings (1920-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 9 Oct 2008 4:33:53 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 10/09/08

FAIRVIEW — Mabel Rogers Rawlings, 87, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the Franklin County Transitional Care Center in Preston, Idaho. She was born Dec. 5, 1920, in Lewiston, Utah, the daughter of Nephi Noah and Charlotte Amelia Van Orden Rogers.
She married Glen Sorensen Rawlings on Feb. 21, 1943, in the Mesa, Ariz., Temple. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1991.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in all of the auxiliaries. She was an extraction worker for many years at the Family History Center in Franklin, Idaho. She loved family activities and she especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting.
She is survived by three sons and two daughters, Ronald Rawlings of Salt Lake City, Utah; Dwight (Brenda) Rawlings of Montrose, Colo.; Marilyn Rawlings of Preston, Idaho; Ken (Denice) Rawlings of Arimo, Idaho; DeAnn (Richard) Avery of Sunset, Utah; by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Fairview Second Ward Chapel, with Bishop Lewis Palmer conducting. Friends may call Friday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Jonathan Lewis Roley (1988-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 8 Oct 2008 5:59:46 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 10/08/08

DAYTON, Idaho - Jonathan Lewis Roley, 20, passed away on Oct. 5, 2008, doing what he loved to do best. His death is the result of hypothermia while hunting. Jon was born Sept. 11, 1988, in Preston, Idaho, to Thelma Fey Roley. He attended West Side High School and graduated from Franklin County High School in 2007. He loved being active and was a natural athlete. Wrestling was the priority sport. He medaled in nearly every tournament he competed in and was the district champion and a state competitor in 2006.
He loved the mountains and the beauty therein. They brought him tremendous peace. He had a fun sense of humor and loved to make us laugh. We will miss his quick wit and funny stories.
Jon married the love of his life, Melissa Ann Hansen, on April 27, 2007. He was given the best gift ever when his daughter, Kambrea Ann, was born on his birthday. They loved each other dearly and she looks just like him. He was excited to learn he would have a son, to be born in February 2009. Jon was tender and kind with a heart of gold.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Helen Fey. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, and daughter, Kambrea, of Kemmerer, Wyo.; his mother, Thelma Roley of Dayton; a brother, Michael (Hollie) Roley of Rexburg, Idaho; a sister, Katie Roley of Dayton; his mother-in-law, Gail Hansen of Kemmerer, Wyo.; brothers-in-law, Ben and Josh (Kylee) Hansen of Preston; a sister-in-law, Betsy (Mike) Julian of Kemmerer, Wyo.; his grandparents, Dale and Bonnie Roley of Franklin, Idaho; and Walter Fey of Great Falls, Mont.
Funeral services will be held on at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in the Dayton Ward Chapel with Bishop Troy Moser conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be in the Dayton Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Gary Jay Baker Sr. (1939-2008

AMHhenley — 7 Oct 2008 5:34:20 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 10/07/08

PRESTON — Gary Jay Baker Sr., 69, passed away Oct. 5, 2008, in Preston, Idaho, from complications of a terminal lung condition he has battled for the last six years. He was born April 17, 1939, in Mason City, Washington, to Jay Elwood and Elsa Matilda Salter Baker. He was raised in Washington for several years and then the family moved to Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated in 1957 from Pocatello High School. After high school he worked as a cement mason and also at Eddy’s Bakery.
He married Carol Simmons on June 7, 1958. They were married for 30 years and had two children. They were later divorced.
He joined the United States Air Force in 1960, and planned to make it his career. He was stationed in Texas, Illinois and Michigan during his service. Unfortunately, he sustained a back injury in 1966, and became medically retired. During his time in the Air Force, he received numerous merits. At the time of his death he held the rank of staff sergeant.
After leaving the Air Force, he lived in Oxford, Idaho, until the late ’80s, when he moved to Downey, Idaho. He resided in Downey until 2007, when he moved to the Heritage Home in Preston.
He had many hobbies and enjoyed the outdoors. He liked to fish, hunt, camp and ride horses before his health declined. He made jewelry and liked to do leather work. He loved his children and his two grandsons. During his life, he was active in the Scouting program, a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association, the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his two children, Gary Jay Baker Jr. (fiancee, Lorelei Knoblich) of Oxford, Idaho, Jennifer (Josh) Hatch of Dayton, Idaho; two grandsons, Matthew Mendenhall and Ian Hatch; his mother, Elsa Baker of Pocatello, Idaho; his sisters, Bertie (Keith) Nelson of Blackfoot, Idaho, Judy Frazier of Pocatello, Idaho, and Donna Amen of Pocatello, Idaho; his brother, Randy (Kris) Baker of Shelley, Idaho; a good friend, Town Hall; and also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Jay E. Baker.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at noon at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, Idaho. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., also at the mortuary. Military rites and Interment will be in the Oxford, Idaho Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Herman Watson Jepsen (1918-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 6 Oct 2008 4:59:54 GMT

The Standard-Examiner, 10/05/08

OGDEN – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Herman Watson Jepsen, 90, passed away peacefully October 2, 2008. He was born August 4, 1918 in Mink Creek, Idaho the oldest son of Hyrum Wilford and Agnes Watson Jepsen. He grew up on a ranch, graduated from Preston (Idaho) High School and later served an LDS mission in California. He returned to California to work as a dairy farmer. While there he met his eternal companion, Evelyn Butler, from Ogden, Utah. They were married September 29, 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They moved back to the Ogden area where they raised their family and lived the rest of his life.

Herman was a skilled craftsman. He was a custom truck body builder for Williamson Body and Equipment Company. He retired after 40+ years.

Dad loved fishing and deer hunting. He was part of a very loyal group of hunting friends that gathered to hunt, camp, tell stories, and enjoy the deer herds of the northern Utah Mountains. He also loved taking his family camping and taught them to love the outdoors.

He loved working for his church. He served in many bishoprics, high councils and as bishop of the Ogden 54th Ward. He enjoyed working in youth programs, especially the Boy Scouts of America. He served as President of one of the local scout districts and worked raising funds to support local scouting programs. He received the Silver Beaver Award in appreciation for his dedicated service to local scouting.

Following his retirement, Herman and Evelyn served for several years as ordinance workers in the Ogden LDS Temple until his health began to fail.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn; children Loren H. (Dian) Jepsen, Wayne H. (Jenene) Jepsen, Janet (Kirk) Urry, Denise (Wayne) Hunt; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Phyllis Steneck, Vera Adams, Donald Jepsen, Arlene Warburton and Hyrum “Bud” Jepsen.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Madoline Jepsen and Ruth Jensen, and two brothers, James and Vern.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Rock Cliff 3rd Ward, 236 Porter Ave.(550 E), Ogden, Utah. Friends may call on Tuesday at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m.

Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park.

Caroline Oleta Jensen White (1910-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 4 Oct 2008 12:45:19 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 10/03/08

PRESTON, Idaho - Caroline Oleta Jensen White, 98, completed her earthly mission on Oct. 1, 2008, at the Franklin County Transitional Care Center. Oleta was born on Aug. 15, 1910, in Smoot, Wyo., to Joseph Jolley Jensen and Emma Isabella McGavin Jensen. Her early years were spent in Star Valley, Wyo., and in the Bear Lake Valley of Idaho and Utah. She attended schools in Montpelier, Idaho, and graduated from Montpelier High School. Her mother died when Oleta was 16, and as the oldest daughter in the family, she was left to care for her younger siblings while their father worked away from home much of the time. She was employed at that time by the Mutual Creamery Company in Montpelier.
She married S. Woodrow White in the Logan LDS Temple on June 17, 1938, and moved with him to his family's ranch in McKinnon, Wyo., where they made their home for 10 years.
In 1948 they moved to Vernal, Utah, where they raised their family and made their home for the next 50 years. Always active in the LDS Church, Oleta served in a variety of positions in Primary, Young Women's and Relief Society, including years of service on the stake Primary and Relief Society boards. She was active in PTA and in Cub Scouting. She was a supportive companion to her husband as he served as a bishop and stake patriarch. As a couple, they served an LDS mission to West Virginia. She was involved for many years in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and in the Vernal Cultural Arts Club. She was the mother of three children, Sharleen Bell White Gries, Bruce W. White and Alan J. White.
After the death of her husband in 1977 she lived alone in Vernal until failing eyesight made in necessary for her to have some assistance. She lived in an assisted living facility in Provo, Utah, from 1998 to 2001, when she moved to Preston to live with Alan and Nelada White.
She will be remembered for her dedicated friendship, her busy hands, her desire to serve and her contagious laughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Sharleen Gries; son-in-law, Edward R. Gries; son, Bruce White; brothers, Robert Cecil Jensen and Sidney Wendell Jensen; and sister, Genevieve Lyons Carlson.
She is survived by her sister, Hattie Birch of Ogden, Utah; brother, Nolan Mac Jensen of Cedar Fort, Utah; son, Alan (Nelada) White of Preston, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sharon Smith White of Spanish Fork, Utah; and by 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3., in the Preston North Stake Center at 310 N. State Street in Preston, Idaho, under the direction of President Stanley Fellows of the Legacy First Branch. Friends may call at the stake center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Additional services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Glines 2nd Ward Chapel at 1500 W. Highway 40 in Vernal, Utah, under the direction of Bishop Keith Foley of the Glines 2nd Ward. Friends may call at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Interment will be in the Maeser-Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Webb Funeral Home of Preston, Idaho.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Franklin County Home Health and the Franklin County Transitional Care Center for their years of loving service to Oleta.
Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Genevieve ‘Jenny’ Lila Hansen Hope Kendall (1920-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 29 Sep 2008 3:58:09 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 09/28/08

ABERDEEN — Genevieve “Jenny” Lila Hansen Hope Kendall 88, passed away on September 26, 2008, at her daughter’s home in Inkom, Idaho, from natural causes. She was born January 24, 1920, in Franklin, Idaho, to William and Zina Hansen Hope. She married Arnold Kendall April 3, 1935, in Logan, Utah. They had 5 children, Clarice, Larry, Doyle, Lila and Raylene. They moved to Aberdeen in 1938 to be close to her sister Lois. She loved her crafts, including quilting with her friends, playing cards, glass projects, crocheting dolls and doilies and working in the Aberdeen Senior Center. She enjoyed her work at the Dvorak Drug Store where she cashiered and made ice cream sodas for 15 years.
She is survived by 4 children, Clarice Armstrong of Chubuck, Larry (Cora) Kendall, Doyle Kendall (Cindy Licause) of Aberdeen, and Raylene (Bob) Tanner of Inkom; 14 grandchildren, Steve (JoLynn) Mitchell, Clayton (Collene) Mitchell, Wendy (Dee) Jorgensen, Shane (Michelle) Mitchell, Debbie (Cecil) Reed, Carla (Kip) Poulson, Brian (Jennifer) Kendall, Michelle (Dale) Corbridge, Fawn Kendall, Rusti (Kirk) Anderson, Karalee (Rob) Reinhardt, Deon Tanner, Deana (Travis) Holt and Danielle Tanner; 35 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold and infant daughter Lila, twin infant grandsons, her parents, 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
The viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Davis-Rose Mortuary, 170 Idaho St., American Falls. There will also be a viewing on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Aberdeen, 10–10:45 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. The Interment will be follow at the Aberdeen Cemetery.

Elaine Casper Coy (1926-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 23 Sep 2008 5:10:10 GMT

Deseret Morning News, 09/23/08

Elaine Casper Coy 1926 ~ 2008 Our beloved Honey left us today to go home with her sweetheart. She died at home surrounded by her family's love. Elaine was born Sept. 18, 1926 in Rigby, Idaho to Ethel Walker and Clyde Wallace Casper. She served an LDS Stake Mission and graduated from BYU. She married Fred LaRell Coy on June 18, 1955. They lived in Salmon, Preston and Rupert Idaho as well as in Kearns, Utah. Elaine is survived by a brother, Dr. John Casper, Idaho Falls, ID and her three daughters, LaRaine (Mrs. Max) Petersen, Teresa Sortor, and Mary Jane (Mrs. Richard) Mote. Her five grandchildren, Tricia, Coy, Kasey, Jacob and Laura; and four great-grandsons were the joy of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers. Elaine will be missed by the large extended family that her sweet smile and loving personality brought her. The family would like to thank Dr. John Dietlein, West Valley Home Health Care and Vista Hospice for the loving care they gave our sweet Honey. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 12:00 Noon with viewing from 10 am-11:45 an, at the Olympic Park 1st Ward, 5826 South Cougar Lane (4800 West). Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial, 3115 East Bengal Blvd. (7800 South).

Evadyna Hart Laurence (1909-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 20 Sep 2008 5:44:28 GMT

Deseret Morning News, 09/20/08

Evadyna Hart Laurence was born April 1, 1909 and raised in Preston, Idaho. Her parents were Arthur W. and Evadyna Henderson Hart. She married Elmer S. Laurence August 17, 1927. They lived in Logan, Utah, Vallejo, California, Hayward, California, Thousand Oaks, California and Taylorsville, Utah where she lived for the last 15 years. Elmer passed away in 1993.She passed away Sept. 17, 2008. She is survived by her five children: Lamoyne (Don) Woolley, Tracy California; Dennis E. (Jeri) Laurence, Pocatello, ID; Brent H. (Simone) Laurence, South Jordan; Arthur Bruce (Alta) Laurence, Logan; Christie (Bill) Ingham, Taylorsville; 22 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren. Evadyna was active in community and civic activities such as the American Red Cross during World War II, and served as president of the Utah State Fireman's Association auxiliary. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many leadership and teaching positions. She was a talented and avid genealogist throughout her life and did considerable amounts of research and temple work for her family. She loved to read and was always a wonderful conversationalist about the church and it's history. She taught her children to read and love the gospel and it's teachings. She leaves a tremendous legacy for her posterity and is greatly loved and missed. In addition to her descendants she is survived by eight brothers and sisters: Adina (George) Barton, Holladay; Rhea Grandy, Smithfield; Arlette Day, Murray; Elna Palmer, Salt Lake City, Jed Hart, West Valley City; Ada Shumway, Idaho Falls, ID; Bret (Rene) Hart, Salt Lake City; Jocelyn (Frank) Faux, Riverside, CA. The family wishes to thank the Residence of CareSource for their concerned and thoughtful care in the final days of her life. Funeral services will be held Wed., 11:30 a.m. at the Westbrook 4th Ward, 6364 S. 3200 W. where a viewing will be held Wed., 9:30-11:15 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Richmond Cemetery, Richmond, Utah.

LeArta Griffiths Hammond (1915-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 19 Sep 2008 7:16:57 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 09/19/08

PRESTON, Idaho - LeArta Griffiths Hammond, 93, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at her home in Preston, Idaho. She was born May 21, 1915, in Logan, Utah, the daughter of John Heggie and Maybell Buttars Griffiths. LeArta received her education in Cache County schools and was a graduate of Utah State University, receiving a bachelor's degree in home economics and a master's degree in textiles and clothing. She married Mark Dunford Hammond on Jan. 10, 1939, in the Logan LDS Temple. She has been a resident of Preston, with her husband and family, for 66 years.
She has received honors and awards in education and the training of youth. Most area residents would remember her as a teacher at West Side High School, where she taught Home Economics for 22 years.
Her life has been one of service to her family, her church, her students and her community. She served in the LDS Church in various teaching positions within the Primary, the Sunday School, and the Relief Society. She enjoyed being the Junior Sunday School coordinator and a member of the Relief Society presidency-as well as a faithful visiting teacher.
She was a lifetime member of Pickwick, Daughters of Utah Pioneers and Ladies Literary. She was also president of Preston Ladies Golf & Country Club and gave 20 years of service to Franklin County 4H. Her hobbies included crocheting, golfing, reading, cooking, painting, gardening and sewing.
She is survived by her children, M. Dan (Karen) Hammond, American Falls, Idaho, Rhonda (David) Beesley, Rigby, Idaho, Alayne (Larry) Matthews, Evanston, Wyo., Klissa (Pete) Johnson, Washougal, Wash., and Matthew (Summer) Beecher, Salt Lake City, Utah. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren; one brother, Dan Griffiths, (Clarkston, Utah); and one sister, Greta Ericksen (Mt. Green, Utah). She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; a daughter, Julie Beecher; her parents; and her sister, Reba Jardine.
Funeral services will be at noon Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, in the Preston 8th Ward Chapel, 213 South 200 East, Preston, Idaho, with Bishop Randy Wakley conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, in Preston, and from 10.30 to 11.30 a.m. on Monday prior to services at the chapel. Burial will be in the Clarkston, Utah, cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com

Dorius Larson Andersen (1923-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 18 Sep 2008 5:11:14 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 09/18/08

PRESTON, Idaho - Dorius Larson Andersen passed away Sept. 15, 2008, in Brigham City, Utah.
She was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Preston, Idaho, daughter of J. Lavon Larson and Mae Bishop Larson. She graduated from Preston High School. She married Fred Lavoy Andersen on April 10, 1940, in the Logan LDS Temple, after which they moved to California. Over the next few years they lived in Oakland, Calif., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Preston.
Fred and Dorius purchased an Arctic Circle in Preston and ran it for 35 years before they retired. The last few years of her life, she and Fred resided in St. George, Utah. Dorius was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While in Coeur d' Alene, she helped organize the first Primary there. She loved teaching children and taught many classes in Primary and Sunday School over the years. She also spent many hours extracting names. She and Fred and the extraction group they were in charge of extracted some quarter million names in Preston and a similar amount while they were in St. George. On many nights when she could not sleep she would get up and work on checking names for accuracy.
Surviving is a daughter, Judy Coburn of Brigham City, Utah; son, Bruce Andersen of Logan; daughters, Nadene Murphy of Preston and Lanette Gibson of San Antonio, Texas; 33 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death is her husband, Fred Lavoy Andersen; a brother, Theo; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 N. State Street. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Interment will be in the Glendale Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Mary Jane Creger Hubble (1916-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 17 Sep 2008 7:01:56 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 09/17/08

Our dear sweet Mary Jane, age 92, died peacefully at her home Sept. 15, 2008, with loved ones by her side.
Mary Jane was born April 29, 1916, at Biggsville, Henderson County, Ill. She was the daughter of William Arthur and Carrie Creger Hubble.
She lived with her parents in Fairview, Idaho. Her father operated a farm there before moving with her parents and a younger brother David Lee to Lewiston. She attended school in Lewiston through the eighth grade. She kept busy helping with the farm chores and housework. She looked forward to gardening every year. It was her favorite thing to grow corn, potatoes and carrots.
After her mother died, her father married Annie Thompson, who she lived with for 55 years. A daughter, Shirley Ann, was born to this union. Mom was a sweet gentle person who taught Mary Jane about the church and homemaking skills.
Mary Jane was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She read scriptures and the Ensign regularly and loved attending church.
She is survived by her sister, Shirley Ann (Monty) Young; and Shirley's daughters, Edie Michelle, Sharla Ann and Tiffany Sue; and Shirley's grandchildren: Kierra, Nate and Kaleb Serus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Carrie; her brother, David Lee; and second mother, Annie.
Shirley wishes to express gratitude to Access Hospice for their loving care, her family: Keith and Carlos Thompson; Cleone and Richard Allsop; friends: Steve and Vicki Bodily, the Halls, Del and Joycelyn Tarbot, the Lewiston 2nd Ward Relief Society and Bishop Kent Buttars.
Funeral services will be held Friday Sept. 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Lewiston 2nd. Ward Church, 10 So. 1600 West, Lewiston, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday prior to the services. Interment will be in the Lewiston City cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.

Bonnie Jean Harris Davis (1933-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 17 Sep 2008 5:24:13 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 09/17/08

CHUBBUCK — Bonnie Jean Harris Davis, 75, of Chubbuck,
Soda Springs, returned to her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her family Monday, September 15, 2008, at her granddaughter’s home in Chubbuck.
She was born August 25, 1933, at Thatcher, Idaho, the daughter of Henry George and Grace Margaret Hoopes Harris. Bonnie had also lived in Thatcher, Soda Springs and the last six and a half years in Pocatello. She graduated from Grace High School.
She married Ronald Jay Davis April 2, 1953, at Thatcher, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. Ron passed away March 6, 2006.
Bonnie was a member of the Soda Springs LDS Fourth Ward. She had served in various positions through the years. She had worked for Monsanto and the Quick Stop convenience store in Soda Springs for many years.
She enjoyed being with her family.
Survivors include two sons, Ricky F. Davis, Chubbuck, Idaho, Rodney H. and Tami Davis, and a daughter, Kathryn Davis Fisher, all of Soda Springs. Surviving also are 11 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. Bonnie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Davis Jeppsen, a brother, Ellis K. Harris, and a great-granddaughter, Taylie Lynne Conger.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, September 19, at noon at the Hooper LDS Chapel in Soda Springs. Friends may call on Thursday evening at the Sims Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m., and on Friday at the Hooper Chapel from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Soda Springs.
Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home. Condolences may be given online at www.simsfh.com.

Jean Elizabeth Ellis Tanner (1958-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 12 Sep 2008 10:42:46 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 09/12/08

Jean Elizabeth Ellis Tanner, age 50, resident of Preston, Idaho, died tragically on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, in Logan, Utah. She was born April 29, 1958, in Orange, N.J., to John Albert and June Brimhall (Clark) Ellis. She graduated from San Pasqual High School in Escondido, Calif., in 1976 and later attended BYU.
Jean is survived by her husband, Joseph Tanner; her daughter, Sarah Sherman, of Inland Empire, Calif.; her sons, Mark Hobson and his wife, Shannah, of Orem, Andrew Hobson and his wife, Jessica, of Logan, Matthew Hobson and his wife, Michelle, of Austin, Texas, Paul Hobson of San Diego, Benjamin Hobson and his fiancé, Keeley Tines, of Rapid City, S.D.; and daughter, Rachael Tanner, of Preston, Idaho. Jean is also survived by eight grandchildren: Emmaleigh, Amelia, Ethan, Andrya, Richard, Kathryn, Naomi, and baby Howard; her father, John A. Ellis, of Logan; one sister, JoAn Kammerman, and her husband, John, of Springville, Utah; sister-in-law, Molly Ellis, of Nazareth, Penn.; and brothers, Gary Ellis, of Victor, Idaho, Dean Ellis and his wife, Lisa, of Hauula, Hawaii, Keith Ellis, of Holladay, Utah, and John H. Ellis and his wife, Shirley, of Bremerton, Wash. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Don Hobson, of San Diego, Calif.; her mother, June B. (Clark) Ellis, of Springville, Utah; her brother, Craig Ellis, of Frederick, Md.; and her daughter in law, Erin Hobson, deceased wife of Matthew Hobson.
Jean spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in Escondido, Calif., later moving to Logan, Utah, and finally to Preston, Idaho, where she made her home on the banks of the Bear River with her husband, Joe. She was an active member of the LDS Church, attended the Riverdale 2nd Ward and Preston North Stake. Jean was taught at an early age to be generous and loving. Her heart was big and full of love for all. Jean was always there for those who needed help, a loving and responsible woman, providing support to all of her children, her father and her husband. She had unconditional love for her children, always encouraging them in all of their pursuits and accomplishments.
Jean was very talented and creative in arts and crafts and enjoyed working on her family history, composing short stories and scrapbooking. She enjoyed living in the rural setting outside of Preston. She loved nature, animals (especially cats), swimming, hiking and was a very adventurous person. She was fearless and determined and loved dearly by all her family and by all those who knew her. She will be missed greatly and forever remembered.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Riverdale 2nd Ward Chapel with Bishop Dax Keller conducting. Friends may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Connie Winn Jensen (1923-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 11 Sep 2008 5:16:32 GMT

The Logan Herald Journal, 09/11/08

PRESTON, Idaho - Connie Winn Jensen, 84, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Franklin County Transitional Care Center in Preston, Idaho. She was born Dec. 1, 1923 in Trenton, Utah, to Adelbert and Sarah Lovisa Hill Winn. She married Clifford "W" Jensen on July 5, 1940, in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
Connie worked for First Security Bank and the Franklin County Assessors office for many years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the extraction, as Librarian and as a visiting teacher. She always enjoyed going to the temple and was a member of the Pink Ladies.
She is survived by her children, Clifford W. (Terry) Jensen, of Salt Lake City, Ronald D. (Patricia) Jensen of Stafford, Va., Jay F. (Nancy) Jensen of Preston, Idaho, Bradley W. (Shelley) Jensen of North Logan, Utah, Sheryl R. Morris of Logan, Utah, and Bonnie Kaye (Michael) Ayers of Camarillo, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Winn, of Spanish Fork, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Deanna Lynn Davis; son-in-law, John Morris; four sisters; and three brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, in the Preston 7th Ward Chapel, 155 N. 200 West, Preston, with Bishop Phil Abrams conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Smithfield Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Ruby Drusilla Hillman Ames (1913-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 11 Sep 2008 4:28:50 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 09/11/08

PRESTON — Ruby Drusilla Hillman Ames, 95, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at the Heritage Home in Preston, Idaho. She was born June 10, 1913, in the family home at Red Rock Ranch in Swan Lake, Idaho to Ira King and Ruby Fay Cutler Hillman.
The family homestead was quite isolated and she didn’t start school until she was nine years old in Swan Lake where she rode a horse to school. She also attended schools in Inkom and Downey, graduating from Clifton High School in 1934. She married Nels Owen Ames on May 28, 1934, and after their marriage they lived in Oxford and Cleveland and then moved to Preston. In 1957 they rented the Hillman Ranch in Oxford and lived there until 1960 when they moved back to Preston where they purchased their home. She had worked at J.C. Penney’s until they closed their doors in 1975. Drusilla and Owen managed Owen’s Café for ten years and then went to work at O.P. Skaggs retiring just before her 80th birthday.
She was a member of the LDS Church and enjoyed working with the YWMIA as a counselor and a secretary. She was a visiting teacher for many years. Drusilla was a member of the Atalicoa DUP Camp. She was proud of her ancestral pioneers and took much interest in them. She especially enjoyed her two trips to Nauvoo to visit the area in which they had lived.
She was never sitting idle, always having a piece of crocheting in her lap. She made bedspreads, tablecloths, doilies, and an afghan for each of her grandchildren until she could no longer see to do them.
She is survived by her children, Thedora A. (Dee) Petterborg, Preston, ID; Dennis H. Ames, Wendell, ID; and Dwight C. (Lorene) Ames, Pocatello, ID; six grandchildren, Cindy Wilson, Jan harris, Terry Petterborg, Roderick Ames, Sandra Tondini, Phil Petterborg, 24 great grandchildren, and 8 great-great grandchildren; and a sister-inlaw Verda Hillman Moore, of Boise, ID. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Nellie Hillman, Mary Sperry, and Gladys Richins, and four brothers LeRoy, Frank, Theodore, and Casper Hillman.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Preston 5th Ward Chapel, 213 South 2nd East, in Preston with Bishop Trent Alder conducting. Friends may call Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the church and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. also at the church. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www. webbmortuary.com. Interment will be in the Cleveland, Idaho Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home in Preston.
The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Home and Hospice for their care and loving concern for Drusilla.

Eldon Royal Griffin (1929-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 9 Sep 2008 9:53:53 GMT

The Standard-Examiner, 09/09/08

GARLAND, Utah - Loving husband, father and grandfather, Eldon Royal Griffin, 79, of Garland, Utah, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008, with his loving companion at his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born March 22, 1929, in Newton, Utah, the youngest son of Royal Joseph and Mable Evelyn Christensen Griffin.
Eldon grew up in Newton and Logan, Utah, and graduated from Logan High School. Eldon served an LDS mission to England. After returning home he married his high school sweetheart, Ada Mae Wall, in the Logan LDS Temple on May 2, 1952.
After graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Eldon served in the U.S. Air Force, spending two years in Japan with his wife and young family.
Working as an electrical engineer for Thiokol, Boeing and Hill Air Force Base has taken the family to Huntsville, Ala., Renton, Wash., and back again to Utah.
Eldon was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many callings. His greatest love for many years has been genealogy and family history work.
Eldon has been involved in many city affairs in Garland, Utah, serving as the mayor, city councilmember and Justice of the Peace for several years.
Eldon and Ada Mae have shared many hobbies. Eldon loves to sing and Ada Mae plays the piano. In their younger years, the two made quite a musical pair. Both enjoy genealogy and family history. They have been very active square dancers, participating with dance clubs in the Tremonton, Logan and Ogden areas, where they have made many wonderful friends. Eldon loved to garden and work outdoors. He has always had a beautiful yard.
Eldon and Ada Mae's greatest joy comes from spending time with their children and grandchildren. They are the parents of six children, Rodney (Annette) of Kaysville, Utah, Christina Anderson (Craig) of Nibley, Utah, Bryce (Carol) of Roy, Utah, Sylvia Atkin of St. George, Utah, Clyde (Jana) of Mapleton, Utah, and Vance (Mayumi) of Snohomish, Wash. Eldon and Ada Mae are the proud grandparents of 33 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Eldon is survived by his wife and six children as well as a sister, LuDean Hulse (Ariel) of Bountiful, Utah; brother, Seth Dee Griffin (Barbara) of Ogden, Utah; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Vera Kelsey; and brothers, Lamont C. Griffin and Nolan Kay Griffin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at the Garland Tabernacle, 140 W. Factory St., Garland. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008, at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 N. 100 East, Tremonton and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the tabernacle. Interment is in Newton City Cemetery.
We love you, Dad, and we will miss you very much.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rogersandtaylor.com.

Amy Melinda Webster Bowman (1922-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 8 Sep 2008 1:21:57 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 09/07/08

PRESTON, Idaho - Amy Melinda Webster Bowman passed away Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at the age of 85. She was born Sept. 19, 1922, at Glendale, Idaho, the oldest daughter of Denton Mendenhall and Melinda Alice Larsen Webster. Her father was a widower whose first wife had died in childbirth leaving him with three young children. Because her mother had known and respected his first wife, she was named Amy after her.
Amy was raised and educated in Glendale on the banks of what is now the Glendale Reservoir. The reservoir was built in 1927, which then separated them from the school and the church. That meant that they had to walk two miles up and around the reservoir or go by boat to school or church. In the winter they would ride horses to school. She graduated from the eighth grade and moved on to high school. Shortly after, her mother became ill and she was needed to care for the children, so she dropped out. In the fall, she decided to get a job instead of returning to high school.
As a young girl, she loved being outdoors and loved spending time with her dad. It never made a difference what they were doing as long as it was outside. She would haul hay and milk cows. She loved riding horses and taking care of them.
As she became a teenager she began working odd jobs, including driving a team of horses for a farmer while he broadcast seed for 15 cents a day and riding a grain harvester, tying bags of wheat as they came out of the hopper. She also worked as a cook at a hotel in Preston that was a boarding house for the railroad men.
She later worked for the Remington Arms Co., were she made bullets for 50 caliber machine guns in Salt Lake City. In 1943, based on the decision of the flip of a coin, she and a girlfriend took off hitchhiking for Seattle, Wash., where she went to work as a riveter at the Boeing Air Field.
In late 1943 she was reunited with an old boyfriend, Glen Bowman, who was from Cub River, when it was discovered that he was also stationed at Boeing Air Field while serving in the Army. They were married April 15, 1944, in Seattle, Wash. The marriage was later solemnized on their wedding anniversary April 15, 1966, in the Logan LDS Temple.
Glen and Amy were blessed with three children; Sandy Goodsell, Gary Bowman, and Shirley Bowman, their special needs daughter who was the light of their lives.
Amy worked alongside her husband for many years helping to build the family farm and to raise their three children. Oftentimes it meant doing it on her own while Glen was working away from home. After her children were grown she worked for a few years for Hobbs in the mink farms in Franklin and then for Cache Valley Dairy in Amalga. She worked for the dairy for almost 18 years until her health forced her retirement.
Amy was an active member of the LDS Church and held many positions over the years. Her most cherished church callings were that of Ward Music Director, which she held for 21 years, and Relief Society chorister for 15 years in the Mapleton ward. Amy loved music and singing and would often be found with her guitar in hand singing for a church or social function, wedding or funeral, or with a group of her grandchildren or great-grandchildren gathered around her singing a traditional old favorite song. As a young girl, her father bought her the guitar that she continued to use up to her very last days for $15 from a Sears and Roebuck catalog. No matter where life took her, that guitar was with her. She last played her guitar just one month ago at the funeral of her own husband, Glen.
Amy is survived by two daughters, Sandy Goodsell of Logan, Utah, and Shirley Bowman, of Cub River; one son, Gary, and daughter-in-law, Jeri Bowman, of Cub River. She is also survived by one brother, Weldon Webster (MaryAnn) of Salt Lake City, Utah; seven grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, five brothers and three sisters.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to all the wonderful staff at the Logan Regional Hospital and to all the nursing staff who dedicated themselves to the Hospice service they provided so faithfully. You truly made a difficult journey much easier for Amy and the family.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at the Mapleton Ward Chapel in Cub River, with Bishop Randy Halford conducting. Friends may call at the Webb Mortuary in Preston on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Mapleton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be made in Amy's name to the Cache Employment and Training Center at 275 W. 400 S. Logan, UT 84321 or to a charity of your choice. This organization was special to Amy for all that they have done for Shirley.

Golda Crane Christensen Thomas (1912-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 5 Sep 2008 9:47:06 GMT

Caribou County Sun, Thurs. July 10, 2008

Golda Crane Christensen Thomas, 95, passed away on July 3, 2008, at the Spring Creek Manor in Soda Springs, ID. She was born Dec. 5, 1912 in Mink Creek, ID, the daughter of William E and Jemina Keller Crane.

She was the eldest of eight children. She graduated from Utah State Agriculture College in May of 1933. She married Card Christensen in March of 1938. He preceded her in death in Jan of 1969. She married Frank Thomas in Nov. of 1978. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was a teacher of children for 30 years. She loved people and flowers.

She is survived by two daughters and a son; Utauna Christensen of Grace, ID, Lynn (Chuck) Biddulph of Kayenta, UT, Stanley Christensen of Grace; three step-sons and one step-daughter, Don Paul (Marie) Jenkins of Grace, Mark (Maxine) Thomas of Camas, Washington, Howard (Elnora) Thomas of Preston, ID, Kathleen (Brook) Harker of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, two brothers, Bill (Betty) Crane of Kanab, UT, Keith (Ramona) Crane of Rexburg, ID and a sister, DonNiece (Norval) Whitehead of St. George, UT.

Funeral services were held on July 8, 2008 at the Thatcher/Williams Ward LDS Chapel in Niter, ID. Interment was in the Grace, ID. Cemetery

James Hosmer Leak (1923-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 4 Sep 2008 4:23:08 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 09/04/08

WESTON — James Hosmer Leak, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at his home in Weston, Idaho. He was born June 11, 1923, in West Jordan, Utah, to Rue Matthews and Annie Rebecca Clossner Leak. He grew up on a dairy farm in West Jordan, Utah, with his two older brothers, Glenden and Max. He attended and graduated from Jordan High School in 1941, where he was active in many school organizations, including FFA and band.
Jim met his sweetheart, LaRae M. Marett in 1946, and they were married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on August 18, 1949. Together they raised four boys, David Gary, Kevin and Tom.
Jim shared his testimony of the LDS Church by serving in the Western States Mission from 1947-1949, West Jordan Stake Missionary with his wife 1951-1952, and in April 1995-October 1996, he served with LaRae in the Macon, Georgia Mission. In addition to his missions he served in many church callings, but he especially loved serving as a temple officiator in the Logan Temple.
Jim was a lifetime dairy farmer in West Jordan, Utah, then in Weston, Idaho, where he relocated with his family in 1972. He loved working with his family. Hobbies included carpentry, gardening, and spending time with family, traveling, and most recently he spent much of his time reading. Jim had a very keen sense of humor that will never be forgotten.
He is survived by his wife LaRae, of Weston; children, David James (Janeen) Leak, Casa Granda, Ariz., Gary Lynn (Shauna) Leak, Weston, Idaho, Ross Kevin (Jeanne) Leak, Parker, Colo., Thomas Kyle (Juanita) Leak, Annapolis, Md.; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2008, in the Weston First Ward Chapel, with Bishop Alan Campbell conducting. Friends may call Friday, Sept. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida in Preston and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the West Jordan Cemetery, in West Jordan, Utah, where there will be a short graveside service at approximately 3 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Karen Crane Gudmundson (1921-2006) Obituary

henleyam50 — 16 Jul 2006 7:34:26 GMT

Gay Cazier

mptrsn — 27 Jun 2001 3:27:43 GMT

The Idaho State Journal 05-11-2000

PRESTON - Gay Cazier passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 10, 2000, of a heart attack.

Gay was born July 26, 1936, to James and Mary Bingham in Cornish, Utah. She graduated from North Cache High School and then married Deb Cazier on July 23, 1954, in Preston, Idaho.

They made their home in Preston, Idaho, for 45 years until Deb passed away on July 10, 1999. Gay liked to have family cookouts, and she enjoyed camping and fishing. She loved to watch her grandchildren play baseball.

Gay is survived by a son and two daughters, Cody and Toni Cazier, Stacy and Perry Earley, Debbie and Jay McKenzie, all of Preston, Idaho; and 13 grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Rachel Simmonds, Preston, Ann Miles, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lorraine Harmer, Layton, Utah; and by one brother, Darwin Bingham, Smithfield, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deb, and by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, May 13, 2000, in the Preston 10th Ward Chapel, 155 N. Second West, with Bishop Lee Parker conducting. Friends may call Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery.

Blanche Hope Henderson (1915-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 28 Aug 2008 4:25:17 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 08/28/08

CLIFTON — Blanche Hope Henderson, 93, passed away Aug. 26, 2008, in Preston, Idaho, from causes incident to age. She was born Jan. 11, 1915, in Smithfield, Utah, to William D. and Zina Hansen Hope.
She married Howard (Pete) Henderson April 27, 1932, in Logan, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
She served as an organist and teacher in all the organizations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her love of music enhanced her life. She was a member of the ward choir and sang in trios and duets for many funerals and various entertainments. Blanche also played the piano for the old-time silent movies.
She served as Clifton city clerk for 44 years. She and her husband were honored at a dedicatory ceremony held July 24, 2000, for their combined 84 years of service to the community. The city park was named in their honor “Henderson Park.” Blanche served as a notary public for the state of Idaho for a number of years.
Throughout the years she was well-known for her immaculate yard and flower beds. She was known for the delicious meals she would cook for the men who came to work on the farm. Blanche had a beautiful, meticulous penmanship and was often asked to complete various certificates in her handwriting. She painted photographs in the days before colored photography was popular.
She is survived by two sons and their spouses, Lyle (Carol) Henderson of Clifton, DeMar (Janet) Henderson of Nampa, Idaho; seven grandchildren, Wayne (Julie) Henderson of Richmond, Utah, Vicki (Randy) Olsen of Riverton, Utah, Jerry (Debbie) Henderson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Darlene Henderson of Providence, Utah, Mike (Lori) Henderson of Caldwell, Idaho, Jackie Henderson of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Curtis Henderson of Boise, Idaho; nine great-grandchildren, Michelle, Mitchell (currently serving in the Canada-Calgary LDS Mission), Ashlee, Amy and April Henderson, Lyndsay Olsen, Blake Henderson, Lindsey and Britney Henderson. She is also survived by her sister, Jenny Kendall of Aberdeen, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant grandson, her parents, and by several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in the Clifton Second Ward Chapel, with Bishop LaWrell Cook conducting. Friends may call Sunday, Aug. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, Idaho, and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Clifton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary. com.

Reed C. Neeley (1932-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 27 Aug 2008 6:40:53 GMT

The Standard Examiner, 08/25/08

FARR WEST – Reed C. Neeley, 75, died Saturday, August 23, 2008. He was born October 31, 1932 in Preston, Idaho, a son of Clarence and Hattie Shumway Neeley. His family bought a farm in Cornish, Utah in 1933 and that is where Reed was raised. He attended elementary school in Cornish, Junior High in Lewiston and graduated from North Cache High School in 1950.

Reed joined the U.S. Navy in 1950 and served his country aboard the same ship in and out of North Korea many times. He was discharged in January of 1955.

He married Clarice Jenkins in 1951 and together they had six children: Debra (Max) Christensen, Michael R. Neeley (deceased), Marla Kaye Halverson (deceased), Michelle (Marty) Berlin, Kevin R. Neeley and Andrea N. Carter. They were later divorced. Reed married Alta Pat Hauser in 1970 and was fortunate to inherit two wonderful sons, Jeffery (Mindy) Hauser and Bill (Geri) Hauser.

Reed worked for the telephone company for 30 years, retiring in March of 1985.

Surviving are his wife Alta Pat, his children, step-children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

Friends may call at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice for Utah.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com

Glenda Rose Shepherd Sparrow (1919-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 26 Aug 2008 11:42:56 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 08/26/08

Glenda Rose Shepherd Sparrow died Aug. 23, 2008, at Legacy House in Logan, Utah. She was reunited with her loving husband and all of her siblings and parents.
Glenda was born in Clarkston, Utah, on May 18, 1919, to Charles William and Mary Emmaline Godfrey Shepherd. She married her sweetheart, Sydney Joseph Sparrow, on Dec. 23, 1936, in the Logan LDS Temple for time and all eternity. Sid passed away Jan. 29, 1998. They lived in Dayton and Clifton, Idaho, during their early married years, where Glenda worked at the high school cafeteria. Later they moved to North Logan, Utah, where she worked at Baugh Motel, Logan Regional Hospital, and the USU Bookstore.
Glenda was a very devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She served in many church callings over the years, with her favorite being able to work in the Logan Temple with her husband for 11 years. They both loved the temple dearly.
Full of faith and fortitude, she always supported her family and friends.
Crocheting was one of her many talents. All of her children, grandchildren and many great-grandchildren have received some of her prized pieces that had taken many hours to make.
Glenda was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz.
She is survived by one daughter, Maurine (Lee) Hendrickson, of Preston, Idaho; three sons, Jay (Kayleen) of North Logan, Dennis (Mary) of Colorado Springs, Colo., currently serving a mission in Taiwan, and Curtis (Linda) of Smithfield; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was proceeded in death by a still-born son; her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Elvin Shepherd; and two sisters, Erma Shepherd and Ruby Ralphs.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the North Logan 2nd Ward chapel, 1105 E. 2100 North. There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Allen Mortuary, 420 E. 1800 North, North Logan and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church prior to services. Interment will be at the Clarkston Cemetery.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Pioneer Valley Lodge, Heart & Hands, Alpine Hospice, and especially Amy Godfrey, Joyce Larson and Legacy House for all the special care and love showed toward our mother.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net

Eva Louise Knowles Brower (1937-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 25 Aug 2008 4:42:25 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 08/25/08

PRESTON — Eva Louise Knowles Brower, 71, former Pocatello, Idaho, resident, passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at the Heritage Home in Preston. She was born July 19, 1937, in Pocatello, Idaho, the daughter of
Isaac LeRoy and Eva Amanda Brower Knowles. She married Ronne Wayne Brower on Dec. 22, 1954, in the Logan Temple.
She enjoyed reading, music and word puzzles. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints having served in the Relief Society and Singing Mothers. She also sang in ward choirs and was the ward chorister.
She is survived by her husband, Ronne W. Brewer of Preston; three daughters and one son, Laurie (Val) Steed of Las Vegas, Nevada, Wendy (Robert) Merrill of Preston, Kelly (Wilford) Cziep of Portland, Oregon, and Steven (Elise) Brower of Chula Vista, California; sixteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; by a sister, Donna Knowles; a grandson, Richard Merrill; and by a granddaughter, Heather Brower.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Preston 10th Ward Chapel, 155 N. 2nd W., Preston, with President Lynn Bingham of the Legacy 2nd Branch conducting. Friends may call Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Interment will be at 3 p.m. in the RestLawn Cemetery in Pocatello, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Ellen Walker Burnett Wheatley (1919-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 21 Aug 2008 5:35:43 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 08/21/08

FRANKLIN, Idaho - Ellen Walker Burnett Wheatley, 89, passed away Aug. 19, 2008, in Logan, Utah, after a short illness.
She was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Brigham City, Utah, the second child of eight born to Heber Lorin and Ethel Wheatley Walker of Honeyville, Utah.
She graduated from Box Elder High School in 1937 and later graduated from a beautician's school in Ogden, Utah. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in a variety of callings.
She married Stuart James Burnett on Dec. 4, 1940, in the Logan LDS Temple. After his death in 1954, she married Bert Moss Wheatley on Nov. 14, 1955, and continued the family farm in Fairview, Idaho. Combining two families, Ellen worked hard with her husband to create a successful dairy farm while raising 17 children. Her creativity and wit brought many smiles and laughter to her family and friends. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, sewing, gardening and being with friends and family. Her example of hard work is shown in her children.
She is survived by her children, LaVere (Connie) Burnett of Wichita Falls, Texas, Lorin (Dilean) Burnett of Paradise, Utah, Floyd (Miriam) Burnett of Hyrum, Utah, Bonnie (Lynn) Burbank of Preston, Idaho, Faye Ann (Steve) Selley of Preston, Idaho, Carl (LeeAnn) Burnett of Preston, Idaho, Colleen (Glen) Eikmeier of Dodge, Neb., Bert (Laura) Wheatley of Preston, Idaho, Mary Ellen (Brad) Hodges of Syracuse, Utah, Seth (Beth) Wheatley of Preston, Idaho, Colin (Cindy) Wheatley of Dubuque, Iowa, Karl (Maurine) Wheatley of China Grove, N.C., Keith (Theresa) Wheatley of Clinton, Utah, Joe (Trudy) Wheatley of the Netherlands, Jane (Ron) Bloxham of Challis, Idaho, Elaine (Gerald) Witters of Papillion, Neb.; 85 grandchildren; 161 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nola Walker of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Fern (Lloyd) Holmes of Logan, Utah; and four brothers, Ray (June) Walker of Cove, Utah, Don (LeAnna) Walker of West Point, Utah, Thomas (Marilyn) Walker of Honeyville, Utah, and LeWayne (Grace) Walker of Honeyville, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Stuart and Bert; a son, Ronald Wheatley; her parents; and by a brother, William Walker.
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in the Franklin Stake Center with Bishop Chad Womack conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the stake center. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Joyclyn Hobbs Perry Fisher (1928-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 20 Aug 2008 8:08:44 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 08/20/08

Joyclyn Hobbs Perry Fisher, 80, completed her journey here on Earth on Aug. 18, 2008, surrounded by her family. She is now in the presence of her Father in Heaven and was welcomed into the open arms of her eternal family.
Joyclyn was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Franklin, Idaho, in a two-room home on a hill to Donald P. Hobbs and Julia Johnson with another brother, Donald "J", at home. She had three brothers and two sisters, Donald "J" (Fran) Hobbs, both deceased, Jerald George Hobbs, deceased, Mary Patricia (Wendell) Gardner of Amarillo, Texas, Julia Ann Hobbs, deceased, and Clint Lorenzo (Jean) of Salmon, Idaho; and later, a little sister, Carla Fisher. She grew up in Franklin, Idaho, and was the last graduating class from Franklin High School.
She married Wayne Perry on June 3, 1946; they were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on April 16, 1965. The were blessed with five children, Marsha (Michael) Elison of Blackfoot, Idaho, Debra (Pete) Peterson of Riverdale, Idaho, Courtney Wayne Perry (deceased), Mark H. Perry of Franklin, Idaho, and Eleanor Perry of Franklin. After 34 years of marriage, her husband and our father passed away March 20, 1982. Joyclyn married Hal W. Fisher on Oct. 26, 1985, and acquired three more sons, Rex O. Fisher of Rock Springs, Wyo., Curtis H. (Kami) Fisher of River Heights, Utah, and Kile F. (Jennifer) Fisher of Smithfield, Utah.
She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she had a strong testimony of the gospel. She served in various positions in the church and especially enjoyed being a councilor of the Relief Society.
During her life, she had a love for horses and was an attendant to the rodeo queen. Joyclyn was always a caring and loving homemaker and admired the simpler things in life. She was a beautiful embroider, loved her yard and gardening and canned everything that she produced. Her specialties in handwork were the pillowcases that she did for all of her children and grandchildren. She bottled raspberry jam for family and friends. She always had a book in her hand and read to her children and grandchildren. Family nights were spent reading, playing board games, and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Her scriptures were always by her side. She made time to give thanks for the Lord's hands in all she did.
In her later years, she enjoyed Hal and the trips they took with their friends. She and Hal spent almost every hour with each other. They loved the time that was spent with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They attended their activities and rejoiced in their accomplishments. Every summer was spent with granddaughter, Courtney, who was their companion and helper. Her love was great for her grandchildren, Heidi, Eric, McKenzie, Justin, Jared, Misty, Christopher, Courtney, Sarinja, Jaimy, Cameron, Tashina, Jamy, Nick, Cody, Kiley, Madison, Destrie and Britney, and great-grandchildren, Derek, Cetra, Levi, Angel, Whitney, Bailey, Tyrel, Keagan, Shelby, Riley and Reagan.
She will be greatly missed by family, friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be at noon, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, at the Smithfield North Stake Center, 155 W. 400 North. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Nelson Funeral Home, 85 S. Main, Smithfield, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the Franklin, Idaho, Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.

Roger Lee Aston (1954-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 9 Aug 2008 5:15:40 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 08/09/08

PRESTON — Roger Lee Aston, 53, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Ogden, Utah, at the McKay-Dee Hospital.
He was born on October 9, 1954, in Twin Falls, Idaho. At the age of 3 he was adopted by George Ivan and Ruth Archibald Aston. He lived and attended school in Dayton, Idaho, where he enjoyed many friends and fun times.
Roger served a full-time mission for the LDS Church in the Indianapolis, Indiana, mission. After returning from his mission, he married a Dayton girl, Nancy Coleman. They lived in Preston where they raised their family.
He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family.
He was active in the Scouting program in the ward. He leaves his children and grandchildren his passion for hard work, seeing a task through, and love of his family.
Roger is survived by his children, Rachel Lynn (Jeffe) Privett, of Preston; Amanda Ruth (Tony) Winn, of Preston; Crystal Hamblin, of Preston; and Ryan Lee Aston, of Logan, UT; his mother, Ruth Aston, of Dayton, ID; five grandchildren, and a brother, Kent Aston. He was preceded in death by his father, George, and a sister, Suzy Aston. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 North State, with Bishop Blayne Rounds conducting.
Friends may call on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Webb Funeral Home, 109 east Oneida, in Preston and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Dayton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. webbmortuary.com.

Deanne Smith Turner (1926-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 9 Aug 2008 4:42:54 GMT

Deseret Morning News, 08/09/08

SYRACUSE- Deanne Smith Turner, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, 82, died in her home in Syracuse, Utah on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 of natural causes associated with her age. Deanne was born June 26, 1926 in Preston, Idaho to Wilford and Terese Thomas Smith. She was the fourth of seven children. She married Claude J. Turner in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple on June 23, 1950. She treasured the 58 happy years of their marriage. Deanne valued education and thoroughly enjoyed her academic years by working hard, eagerly taking on many leadership roles, and getting involved in many activities. She attended Utah State University in Logan, Utah and graduated with a degree in home economics in 1949. After graduation, she became a school teacher in Richfield, Utah until she married and started a family. She and Claude had six children and Deanne put her home economics and teaching skills to work in a new, more personally fulfilling way. She was the consummate teacher, always encouraging her children to learn and improve. She was a devoted and faithful member of the LDS church her entire life and served happily in many callings in every organization. Again, she found herself in many teaching positions, including teaching early morning seminary in her home for years. Through these assignments and her own love of the gospel and the history of the Church, she became a true gospel scholar. Her love of the gospel was evident in everything she did and said. After she and Claude retired, they began making plans to serve a mission. Deanne had looked forward to this experience for many years and was elated when the opportunity became available for them to serve the Lord as missionaries. They were called to serve in the San Antonio, Texas mission. She was an excellent correspondent and kept good records of their missionary experiences. She loved the time they served as missionaries and felt the 18 months went by too quickly. When they returned from their mission, they made their home in Syracuse, Utah. Deanne was a gifted homemaker, seamstress, and quilter. She belonged to many quilting guilds and enjoyed learning new skills and sharing her beautiful handiwork with her family. The greatest love of Deanne's life was her family. She cherished her happy marriage and recognized the blessing her temple marriage had been to her and her family throughout her life. Her two greatest joys in life came from her membership and activity in the LDS Church and from the fun times she spent with her family. She is survived by her husband, Claude J; children, Gary T. Turner (Ana), Las Vegas, NV; Sandra J. Hansen (J. Kelly), Syracuse, UT; Kenneth W. Turner (Keetette), Sandy, UT; Douglas B. Turner (Laurie), Herndon, VA; Glen C. Turner (Lisseth), Centerville, UT; and Marianne Siepert (Kash), Roseburg, OR; 28 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Tompson, Logan, UT; Beth Dunkley, Logan, UT; one brother, Richard Smith, Grand Junction, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Mark Smith; and two sisters, Gwen Johnson, and Marion Pond. Funeral Services will be held on Mon., August 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Syracuse 2nd Ward Chapel, 2228 S. 1660 W., Syracuse. Friends and family may gather Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Myers Mortuary, 250 North Fairfield Rd., Layton, and Monday at the Syracuse Ward Chapel from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Syracuse City Cemetery immediately following the services. Those wishing to make contributions are invited to make a donation to the Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Condolences may be sent to www.myers-mortuary.com

Reatha Spatig Porter Dewey (1928-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 7 Aug 2008 4:14:14 GMT

Deseret Morning News, 08/07/08

Reatha Spatig Porter Dewey 1928 ~ 2008 Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away August 5, 2008 in Sandy, Utah. Born March 23, 1928, in Glendale, Idaho to Lewis B. and Martha S. Porter. Married Wendell Leon Dewey August 4, 1952. Marriage later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple. Wendell preceded her in death on November 17, 2000. Reatha was retired from the phone company. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served faithfully in a variety of positions. She was also the family genealogist with which she found great satisfaction. She had a great inner strength, adaptability and testimony which fortified her and allowed her to endure well to the very end. Her family is her greatest love. She is survived by her children, David Scott (Bonnie), Julia, Brad (Susan), Jeb Ardel (LeAnn), 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, brother and sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Heritage Ward, 67 W. 6280 S., Murray, UT where friends may call one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Preston (Idaho) Cemetery. Online condolences: www.jenkins-soffe.com

Glen Thomas Bowman (1920-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 5 Aug 2008 10:13:12 GMT

Logan Herald Journal, 08/05/08

After a long and courageous battle, Glen Thomas Bowman, "Grandpa Big Bear", 88, passed away Aug. 1, 2008, at a local care center. He was born July 21, 1920, in Cub River, Idaho, the son of Priscilla Marshall and Albert Webster Bowman. He was one of eleven children. He was raised and educated in Cub River where he learned the meaning of hard work on the family farm. He married Amy Webster April 15, 1944, in Seattle, Wash. The marriage was solemnized on their wedding anniversary, April 15, 1966, in the Logan LDS Temple. They were blessed with three children; Sandy Goodsell, Gary Bowman, and Shirley Bowman.
When he was a very small child his father was killed in an automobile accident, leaving his mother with nine young children to raise. He, along with his siblings, had to help their mother work the farm in order to survive. He learned the importance and the value of hard work from a very young age. He took these life lessons and passed them down to his children and multitudes of young nieces, nephews and grandchildren over the years who came to Cub River - some willingly, some by their parents' last frustration - to work with Glen for the summer. He was a big man with a powerful booming voice that was more than enough to turn even the toughest rebel into an honorable citizen - at least while in his presence.
Glen enlisted into the United States Army in 1942, where he was stationed at Boeing Air Field in Seattle, and later at the Tooele Ordinance Depot, where he was an M.P. over the German prisoners during WWII. In 1946, he was honorably discharged from the Army. At that time, he returned to Cub River, where he purchased one third of the family's farm from his mother. Two brothers purchased the other two thirds. He has owned and operated the farm ever since.
During the early years following his leaving the Army, he also worked for the United States Forest Service. For 15 years he worked to establish and repair campgrounds, bridges, roads, restroom facilities and other amenities throughout the Cache National Forest and Franklin Basin. These improvements have now been enjoyed by generations of people who enjoy the great outdoors. Of course this required a lot of extra support and hard work from his own wife and family in order to maintain the Bowman Ranch.
Glen is survived by his wife, Amy, of Cub River; two daughters, Sandy Goodsell of Logan, Utah, and Shirley Bowman of Cub River; and one son, Gary (Jeri) Bowman, of Cub River. He is also survived by one sister, Alene (Burke) Godfrey, of Clarkston, Utah; seven grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews . He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and five sisters.
The family would like to express sincere gratitude to all the wonderful staff of the Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their dedication, faithful care and service to not only Glen but the entire family. The work you do does not go without appreciation.
Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at noon in the Mapleton Ward Chapel in Cub River, Idaho, with Bishop Randy Halford conducting. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Military rites and interment will be in the Mapleton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com

Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 8/5/2008 - 8/19/2008

Ina Elvira Durrant Bingham (1915-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 5 Aug 2008 10:07:31 GMT

The Herald Journal, 08/05/08

PRESTON, Idaho - Ina Elvira Durrant Bingham, 92, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, in Preston, Idaho.
She was born Dec. 4, 1915, in Franklin, Idaho, to Thomas William and Elisabeth Martha Biggs Durrant. She married W. Grant Bingham on Nov. 3, 1937, in the Logan LDS Temple. They were together for 59 years.
Ina lived in Franklin until she and Grant were married. They made their home on Grant's dairy farm in Linrose, Idaho, for 43 years. After their retirement in 1980, they moved to Preston for the remainder of her life. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker, raising three sons and five daughters.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting. Ina loved music. She played the piano, the Hawaiian guitar and the organ. She loved to sing. In her younger years she had a beautiful soprano voice and performed at many church and civic programs with her sister, Beth. Later, she enjoyed singing in the Ward Choir and The Singing Mothers.
She was very active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in all the auxiliary organizations as a teacher, organist, chorister and in several presidencies. She served in many different genealogy callings and loved doing research and serving in the temple. She always loved being a visiting teacher. After she retired and moved to Preston, she enjoyed 14 wonderful years as a piano teacher. She loved her students and loved to teach the music she enjoyed so much.
Ina is survived by her eight children, Renee (Lou) Long of Brigham City, Utah, Darrell (Anita) Bingham of St. George, Utah, Lorna (Vern) Reeder of Spanish Fork, Utah, Donna Kuhlman of Phoenix, Ariz., Stanley (Rosie) Bingham of Preston, Joan Bingham of Arimo, Idaho, Margene (Lynn) Eskelson of Preston and Blair (Nichole) Bingham of Preston; 25 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren and 16 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, nine brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in the Preston 10th Ward Chapel, 155 N. 200 West, Preston, with President Douglas Roper of the Legacy 1st Branch conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be in the Weston Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 8/5/2008 - 8/19/2008

Lila M. Peglau (1916-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 3 Aug 2008 9:26:16 GMT

The Salt Lake Tribune, 08/03/08

St. George, Utah Lila M. Peglau of St. George, Utah passed away quietly on July 28th, 2008, at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late Glen C. Peglau and the daughter of the late Angus M. Maughan and Susie Lena Keller. Born near Preston, Idaho in 1916, Lila later moved with her family to Richfield, Utah, where she grew up. An outstanding student, she graduated first in her class, summa cum laude, at Utah State University and attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work. Very interested in the welfare of children and women, Lila first worked as a social worker in Salt Lake City until she started her own family. She later became active in the League of Women Voters, Planned Parenthood and other community-focused organizations. After her children grew older, she and Agie (Henry) Plenk founded a nursery school at the Holladay United Church of Christ. An avid reader and intellectually curious, Lila also led a reading group that focused on philosophy and theology. Strongly committed to education, she saw her own children go on to graduate-level work in law, architecture, art, and art history. Married nearly 65 years, Lila and Glen were devoted to one another and rarely apart. Retiring to St. George, they divided their time among the San Juan Islands, B.C., Canada; San Diego, Calif.; and St. George. They also traveled extensively - visiting many different countries, exploring museums and ancient ruins, watching birds, learning about other cultures and making new friends. Lila is survived by her three children - Pamela Root of New York, NY, Stephen Peglau of Falmouth, Great Britain, and Michael Peglau of Madison, NJ - her seven grandchildren, her dear sister Flora Mae (Robert) Steed of St. George and a half-sister Crystal Lucy Fawcett. Her other siblings, Rex, James and Muray preceded her in death. The family gratefully acknowledges the considerate, attentive care of the staff of Cliff View Senior Living and Zion's Way Hospice. Lila's intelligence and vitality left a vivid impression on all who knew her. Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 8/3/2008 - 8/6/2008

Agnes Davis Falter (1919-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 3 Aug 2008 8:46:27 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 08/03/08

NAMPA — Agnes Davis Falter, 89, of Nampa and formerly of American Falls, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at a local care facility in Nampa. Agnes was born on March 5, 1919, in Preston to Reese John Davis Jr., and Mary Ann Perry, the third of six daughters. Her family moved to Twin Falls as a young girl where she graduated from high school. She attended BYU in Provo, Utah for a short time.
She married Russell (Bud) Falter on May 31, 1941, in Hailey. After her husband served in the Army, they settled to raise their family in Pocatello. In the mid 1960s they moved to American Falls where she lived until moving to Caldwell in 1999 to be near her children.
Agnes enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crossword puzzles, word searches, and watching most sports on television. She loved to play card games with her grandchildren Wendy and Jeff, fishing with her family, and family gatherings.
She is survived by her two sons, Gary Falter of Pocatello, and R. Steven and Kathy Falter of Nampa; one daughter, Becky and Ron Watson of Caldwell; sister-in-law, Margaret Gardiner of Newport, Wash.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Russell (Bud) Falter, and five sisters.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Ave. S. Nampa, ID, 83651, (208) 466-3545.

Reva Juel Nelson Huntington (1921-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 1 Aug 2008 9:28:42 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 08/01/08

PRESTON — Reva Juel Nelson Huntington, 87, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho. She was born May 17, 1921, in Treasureton, Idaho, to Glenn Earl and Nancy Esther Campbell Nelson.
She married Bill Huntington on May 13, 1939 in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple.
Reva followed Bill in the military all over the United States. She grew up on a farm in Treasureton and loved to milk cows. Reva was an active member of the LDS Church and served in various callings in the Young Women’s, Relief Society, and was a visiting teacher. She loved gardening, yard work, crocheting and dances and loved the youth and her neighbors.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Zane L. (Natalie) Jensen, of Preston, Travis F. Jensen, Cape Coral, Fla., and Nancilee (Todd) Summers of Deweyville, Utah; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Daphyne Bergquist, Chubbuck, Idaho; and a son-in-law, Floyd Jensen, of Preston. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill, a daughter, Sandra Lee Jensen, a grandson, Korde D. Jensen, and a sister, Karma Laverne Nelson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 4, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Preston Eighth Ward Chapel, 213 South 200 East, in Preston, with Bishop Randy Wakley conducting. Friends may call Sunday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida, in Preston and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www. webbmortuary.com.

Connie West (1928-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 31 Jul 2008 4:58:14 GMT

The Idaho Statesman, 07/31/08

Connie West died of natural causes Monday, July 28, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1985 Black Cat Road, Meridian. The viewing will be held Friday, Aug. 1, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Cloverdale Funeral Home, 1200 N. Cloverdale Rd., Boise and from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service at the Black Cat Chapel. Interment will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery. Connie was born on Nov. 28, 1928, in Preston, Idaho to Shirley Rex Mitchell and Vinnie Reba Stocks. On Jan. 1, 1950, she married Nathan Dennis West in Weiser, Idaho. They were later sealed in the Logan, Utah Temple. The majority of their lives together were spent in the Treasure Valley. Connie's soft heart for her children lead her to open Konnie's Kindergarten where she taught for many years in her home. She was also active in her many church callings. Connie is survived by her husband, Dr. Nathan D. West; her children Claude West of Middleton; Valerie (Greg) Monette of Verdi, Nev.; Rob(Jennifer) West of Boise; Jonathan (Marissa) West of Boise; Rebecca "Becky" (Dave) Niblett of Meridian; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters; Eula (Wayman) Sinden of Walla Walla, Wash., Valene (Dale) Dalley of Rupert, Idaho; Junia Kay Ker of Aurora, Colo. and her brother, Voyne (Elizabeth) Mitchell of Billings, Mont. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Shirley and Reba Mitchell; a daughter, Natalie West Briner; two infant children and three brothers; Rex, Jay and Dennis Mitchell. The family requests memorial donations be made to Heart 'N Home Hospice.
Published in the Idaho Statesman on 7/31/2008

Mack Don Hymas (1925-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 29 Jul 2008 4:48:37 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 07/29/08

TREASURETON — Mack Don Hymas, 83, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008, in Logan, Utah. He was born January 25, 1925, in Treasureton, Idaho, to Dell G. and Myrtle Perry Hymas. He married Venna Maxine Condie on February 14, 1945, in the Logan LDS Temple.
Mack was a farmer and spent a majority of his time on his farm in Treasureton. He enjoyed golfing snowmobiling, and played baseball. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous callings such as Young Men’s leader, dance director and counselor for the Treasureton Ward bishopric. He loved spending quality time with his grandchildren as well as watching all of the activities they participated in.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine of Preston, Idaho; his children, Judy (Wade) LaMont, of Preston, Earl (Carol Deene) Hymas, of Treasureton, Idaho, Jan (Bart) Wilcox, of Preston, Jeanie (Fenton) Butterfield, Elko, Nev.; and a sister, Shirley (Nolan) Sharp, of Fresno, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Bruce Don Hymas, a brother, Dell Hymas, and two sisters, Claire Woodward and Phyllis Wright.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 11 a.m. in the Preston Seventh Ward Chapel, 155 North 200 West, in Preston, with Bishop Phil Abrams conducting. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida in Preston, and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Tracy ‘Dutch’ Miller (1956-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 24 Jul 2008 5:06:12 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 07/24/08

ROCKDALE, Texas — Tracy “Dutch” Miller, 51, former Preston, Idaho, resident, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008, in Rockdale, Texas. He was born July 29, 1956, in Faith, S.D., to Gaillard “Spike” and Betty Mae Englemann Miller. He married Tammy Stone on September 2, 1977, in Ogden, Utah.
Dutch was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. He was active with the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association and loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Miller of Rockdale; sons, Jess (Mindy) Miller, of Rockdale; Clayton (Dani) Miller of Thorndale, Texas; a daughter, Melissa (Britt) Montoya, of Rockdale; six grandchildren; a brother Colin “Coco” Miller of Missouri; sisters, Debbie Donnel of Providence, Utah, and Ricca Love of Caldwell, Idaho; and his motherin-law LaRue Rasmussen Stone, of Soda Springs, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, Texas. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 11 to 11:45 a.m. in the Weston LDS Chapel in Weston, Idaho. A short funeral service will follow at noon, after which burial will take place in the Weston Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Everett Willis Fifield (1911-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 17 Jul 2008 5:00:34 GMT

Deseret Morning News, 07/17/08

On July 14, 2008, at the age of 96, Everett Willis Fifield, with his family by his side went to his Father in Heaven. Everett died of causes incident to his age. He was born September 5, 1911 in Fairview, Idaho. His parents were Charles Byron Fifield and Nina Delores Peck. Everett had three brothers and three sisters who have preceded him in death. Everett is survived by his wife Betty, son Clair, daughter in law Elizabeth. Grandchildren Emily (Clint) Burningham, Thomas (Michelin) Fifield and Benjamin (Thao) Fifield. He had four great grandchildren, Cassandra, Dallon, Kiersten and Chantry Burningham. He had many nieces and nephews who he cared deeply for. Everett was a medic in the Army before and during World War II. On December 7, 1941 he was stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and made significant contributions in the saving of lives at Pearl Harbor. Everett was a member of the LDS Church and was the Capital Hill Ward clerk for many years. He was especially loved by the children of the ward as he always had a treat for them. Everett had several hobbies and in his earlier years enjoyed many outdoor activities of which fishing was his favorite. He loved to tell stories of his "BIG" catches. He also restored antique firearms, and was an accomplished amateur photographer. Everett graduated from Stevens-Henagar Business College with a degree in business management. He worked at Dixon Paper Company for 30 years. After his retirement he kept busy with his hobbies and caring for his family. He had an adventurous spirit and traveled throughout the United States and Great Britain. Everett was a man of impeccable values and was admired and respected by all who knew him. He had a passion for life and a love and devotion for his family and friends, he will be missed dearly. A viewing will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 10:00 a.m. at Wasatch First Ward, 1750 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City; services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the family cemetery in Fairview Idaho at approximately 3:00 p.m. Online condolences at www.larkincares.com
Published in the Deseret News on 7/17/2008

Peggy Miller Bernson (1935-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 14 Jul 2008 12:50:49 GMT

The Salt Lake Tribune, 07/13/08

Peggy Miller Bernson, born April 9, 1935, passed away in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 11, 2008 at age 73.Peggy was born in Weston, Idaho to Attella Larsen and Otto Volmer Miller. She graduated from St. Benedict's Nursing School in Ogden and had a long and successful nursing career. She worked for 26 years at LDS Hospital, primarily in the Shock Trauma ICU. Peggy married Eugene Bernson in 1963 and raised his four children as her own. They loved boating, waterskiing, traveling, golfing and bowling together - and especially loved watching sunsets. She was an avid gardener, loved dessert and spoiled her pets. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Waldo Miller, and her daughter, Becky Bernson. She is survived by many friends and extended family, as well as her husband, her daughter, Cindy (Tom) Slagle, son, David Bernson, daughter, Lisa (Jake) Shadrick; granddaughters, Molly Shadrick, Courtney Slagle and Amy (Tim) Kelly as well as two great-grandchildren, Tommy and Hannah Kelly. She is also survived by seven brothers, Volmer (Naydene), Ariel (Phyllis), Stephen (Dorothy), Rollo (Dolores), Don (Margarette), Lynn (Violet) and Elias (Joyce), and one sister, Naomi Eilers. We will be holding a celebration of Peggy's life on Tuesday, July 15th at 11:30 a.m. at Tuscany Restaurant, 2832 East 6200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends and family are invited to help us remember the warmth, love and fun Peggy brought to all of us. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deseret Foundation.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 7/13/2008 - 7/15/2008

Anna Carma Cushing (Jensen) Brown (1913-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 13 Jul 2008 11:51:54 GMT

Deseret Morning News, 07/13/08

PRESTON, IDAHO- Anna Carma Jensen Cushing Brown, 94, a former Salt Lake City area resident, passed away peacefully July 7, 2008 at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho. Carma was born July 24, 1913 in Hyrum, Utah the youngest of four children born to Abraham and Arletta Peterson Jensen. A year after high school graduation she moved to Salt Lake City where she became a beautician and later a dental assistant. She resided there and in North Salt Lake until 2001. She married Robert G. Cushing on May 18, 1937 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died in 1946- a casualty of World War II. She married Glen Arvil Brown, a widower, on June 5, 1947. After a serious illness in 2001, Carma moved to live with her daughter in Banida, Idaho and has resided there ever since. She is survived by her three children, Michael (Kaye) Brown, of Seattle, WA; Bradley (Sharon) Brown, of Morgan, UT; Peggy (Verl) Christensen, of Banida, ID; 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Robert and Glen, two sisters, and one brother. Funeral services will be held Mon., July 14, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Winder Ward LDS Chapel. Friends may call Sun. from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida, Preston and Mon. from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. A short graveside service will be held at approximately 3:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News on 7/11/2008

Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Garrett (1929-2008) Obituary

AMHhenley — 9 Jul 2008 9:04:40 GMT

Idaho State Journal, 07/09/08

WEST JORDAN, Utah — Gertrude “Trudy” Garrett died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in West Jordan, Utah. She was born November 20, 1929, in Logan, Utah, a daughter of John Francis and Ardella Bell Smith Griffiths. Trudy spent her childhood in Logan, attending local schools.
On June 1, 1948, she married Ernest A. Garrett in the Logan LDS Temple. They resided in Logan while Ernie finished his degree at Utah State University, then the family moved to Pocatello, Idaho. They later moved their growing family to Marsh Creek near McCammon, Idaho. From there, Ernie and Trudy moved to Grace, Idaho, then to Preston, Idaho. They lived in Preston until Ernie died in November of 1999.
Gertrude went to live in Ogden, Utah, with her son, Richard, and family. Trudy later moved into Pioneer Valley Lodge Living Center in Logan, Utah, and then moved into Legacy Assisted Living Center in West Jordan, Utah.
She is survived by her younger sister, Gloria Erickson of Seattle, Wash.; and her 10 children, Karen and Cliff Wells, Woodland, Wash., Steven and Janet Garrett, Pocatello, Idaho, John and Shelley Garrett, Sandy, Utah, Richard and Donna Garrett, North Ogden, Utah, Bonnie and Paul Gibbons, Kearns, Utah, Mike and Sheila Garrett, Inkom, Idaho, Tim Garrett, Gillette, Wyo., Jeff and Teresa Garrett, Pasco, Wash., Ann and Greg Batty, Logan, Utah, Kathleen and Stan Williams, Wenatchee, Wash. Gertrude and Ernest were grandparents to 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Gertrude is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, and her younger brother, Robert (Bud) Griffiths.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 North Washington Blvd., North Ogden, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary on Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Interment will be in Restlawn cemetery, 2864 S. Fifth Avenue in Pocatello, Idaho, at approximately 1:30 Saturday afternoon.
Send condolences to the family at www.lindquistmortuary.com.