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Anton, Basil Steven
Basil Steven Anton 1917 ~  2004  Basil Steven Anton (age 87) passed away
Tuesday, October 12, 2004, after struggling with declining health over the
past few years. Though his powerful lungs finally gave out at the end, he had
put them to good use throughout his long life   most notably as an athlete, an
actor and a singer. As a young man, Basil was a gifted athlete. On both
baseball fields and basketball courts, he led many teams to victory throughout
his high school and college years, advancing in both sports to the
professional level. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Basil put
his sports career behind him to help support a family and raise two sons with
his loving wife, Mary. Though retired from athletic fields, Basil's commanding
physique found expression on the stage when he was selected to play the
executioner in a University of Utah production of Salome. He went on to play
many far less fearsome roles when it was discovered that he was blessed not
only with an imposing body, but also with artful, comedic timing. While a man
of many gifts, his greatest may have been his deep, rich, bass voice. He used
it not only as an actor, but also as a singer   in musical productions, in
country-western bands, in the Jay Welch Chorale, and in both the Holy Trinity
and Prophet Elias choirs as a longstanding member of the Greek Orthodox
Church. He also sang at home surrounded by his loving family, who remember
most fondly his powerful and soulful rendition of Ol' Man River.  Basil is
predeceased by his parents, Steven and Katherine Anton, and by his son, John
Anton, who passed away one year ago. Basil is survived by his wife of 58
years, Mary K. Anton; son, Basil (Susan) Anton; daughter-in-law, Nikki Anton;
sister, Anne Spanos; granddaughter, Christine (Mike) Polley; grandson, Steven
Anton (Lauren Schembari); great-granddaughter, Rebecca Polley; and cousin,
Ernest (Barbara) Kaddis. He is also survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews
and friends, who gathered by his side and offered tremendous support in the
last leg of his journey. A viewing will be held Friday, Oct 15, 2004, 6 - 8
p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401
S. Highland Dr. The funeral will be Saturday, Oct 16, 2004, 1 p.m., Prophet
Elias Church, 5335 Highland Drive. Interment, Mount Olivet Cemetery. Following
interment the family will host a memorial luncheon at Prophet Elias. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made in Basil's memory to Holy Trinity
Restoration Fund, 279 S. 300 W. SLC, Utah 84101, or to the Prophet Elias Choir
Fund, 5335 Highland Drive, SLC, Utah 84117.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Balser, Fredrick Jarrett
Fredrick Jarrett Balser 1933 ~ 2004  Frederick Jarrett Balser, 71, of Perez
Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts died on Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the
Caritas Norwood Hospital, Norwood, following a brief illness. He was the
husband of Frances (Hood) Balser to whom he was married for 30 years. Born in
Salt Lake City, Utah, on February 14, 1933 he was a son of the late Fred
Wilford and Ethel-Ann (Jarrett) Balser. He was the stepson of the late Mildred
(Brown) Balser. He was raised and educated in Nephi, Utah and Salt Lake City,
Utah. He resided in Salt Lake City, Utah until moving to Massachusetts in 1959
and settling in Attleboro where he has lived for the past 45 years.  Jerry was
first employed by O.C. Tanner in SLC and was employed by the former L. G.
Balfour Company in Attleboro, MA from 1959 - 1989 after which he was a
self-employed commercial artist. Since his retirement, he was employed
part-time at the Sun Chronicle newspaper in Attleboro as a van driver for the
circulation department.  An avid antique car enthusiast, he was a member of
the Bay State Corvairs Club. In addition to his wife, he leaves two daughters:
Jan Beggs of Salt Lake City, Utah and Diann Balser of Concord, NH; three
sisters: Mignon Davis of Springville, Utah; Debra Ann Sor-Lokken of Great
Falls, Montana and Joyce Balser of Salt Lake City, Utah; three brothers:
Robert McCall of Bountiful, Utah; David McCall of Salt Lake City, Utah and
Rickford Balser of Sandy, Utah and several nieces and nephews. He was the
brother of the late Louis Balser and Joann Jensen. Funeral services will be
held at 1p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 W.
300 N. Nephi, Utah. Friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment
will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Banks, Frederick
Frederick Banks 1918 ~2004  Frederick Banks passed away unexpectedly on
Tuesday, October 12, 2004 due to injuries sustained in an automobile
accident.He was born on June 11, 1918 in Magna, Utah to Giovanni and Nina
Jackette Pacioni. He married Enid Ericksen in Vernal, Utah and later divorced.
Frederick served his country in the US Navy in World War II. He was a member
with the Masonic Bonneville Lodge #31. This great man lived a life of loving
dedication to his family. He was a hard worker and worked for years as a
Master Mechanic in the Truck Industry. He had many interests and a great love
for crafts. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his
brothers Eugene and Ernest Pacioni, one sister Lucille Swender; four sons,
Fred (Sandra) Banks Jr., Dennis Banks, David Banks, Giovanni Pacioni; two
daughters, Brenda (Bill) Ryan and Tonya (Kent) Wastlund. Funeral Services will
be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at the Lindquist's
Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E., Bountiful, Utah. Friends may call at the
Mortuary, Friday, October 15, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:45 -
1:45. Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery. Military Honors by D.A.V. E-mail
condolences to lbm@lindquistmortuary.com
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Barker, Bonnie Lou Jessop
Bonnie LouJessopBarker "Forever In Our Hearts"  Bonnie took the hand of her
grandson, Lance, who led her to her parents as she returned to her Heavenly
Father October 13, 2004 after a valiant battle with arthritis, diabetes and
Parkinson's disease. She spent the last hours of her life surrounded by her
family and friends who love her dearly. We know she is now free from the pain
she has courageously endured.  Born October 18, 1927 in Pleasant View, Idaho
to Joseph LeRoy and Jane Hughes Jessop. She was raised in Millville, Utah and
graduated from South Cache High School. Married her eternal sweetheart, Lloyd
Barker February 12, 1947. Bonnie is a long time resident of the
Taylorsville/West Valley area. She is a faithful member of the LDS Church,
serving in numerous callings over her lifetime, her favorite was being
involved in the Primary and Sunday School. Bonnie was a meticulous homemaker
and always enjoyed a clean home and beautiful yard. She was a beautiful elect
lady and took pride in always looking her best. She lovingly accepted foster
sons into her home and treated them as her own. She was a great example of a
loving mother and grandmother and will be held forever close to our hearts and
we look forward to seeing her again. Survived by her loving and devoted
husband, Lloyd Barker; children, Bradley (Joan) Barker, Sherry (Ralph) Burton,
Vickie (Ray) Jaquier, Cindy (Willard) Pratt, Chris (Lyndie) Barker; 21
grandchildren; 24 great-grand-children; sister, Beth Williams Archibald and
many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Ramona Curry;
grandson, Lance Lloyd Burton. The family would like to thank the wonderful and
caring people from Harmony Hospice who lovingly helped her. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004, 11:00 a.m. at the Taylorsville 24th
Ward, 2976 West 4270 South. Friends may call Friday, 6 - 8 p.m. at McDougal
Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Saturday at the church, 9:45 - 10:45
a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Belnap, Keith Eugene
Keith Eugene Belnap 1920 ~ 2004  Keith Eugene Belnap, our beloved Father and
our Mother's eternal companion passed away at the age of 84 October 11, 2004
at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah.  Keith was born in Ogden, Utah on
October 10th, 1920 to Orson Victor and Mary Myrtle Farr Belnap. On October 17,
1940 he married Evelyn Layton in the Salt Lake Temple by Apostle Charles A.
Callis. They were blessed with three children Clinton James, (Lela Lewis)
Mesa, AZ; Gayle Jensen (George), Parker, CO; and Janeen Sheffield (Mark) of
Centerville, UT.  Keith was an active member of the LDS Church and held many
church callings throughout his life. He was President of MIA and later served
on the Stake High Council. He enjoyed being the ward and stake choir director
for many years. He and Evelyn served a full time mission for the church in
Manchester, England from 1976 to 1977. It was in England where they met Lynne
Howarth who along with her husband Richard Isaksen and their children became a
loving part of the Belnap family. He served his country for two years in the
US Navy during World War II. He was an excellent artist and vocalist. He left
a wonderful legacy of musical and artistic talents to all the lives of his
children and in the lives of many of his grandchildren.  His other hobbies
were gardening, fishing, camping, photography, traveling and enjoyed spending
quality time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He is survived
by his wife, three children, 12 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren, and
two brothers Wayne and Ronald Belnap and three nieces and 10 nephews. Preceded
in death by parents, one sister Lavon and one niece.  The Belnap family would
like to take this opportunity to publicly express their deepest gratitude to
Dr. Steven Lore who went far beyond the call duty to assist us and our father
by bringing so much comfort and peace to all our hearts during the last weeks
of our father's life. To all the nurses at Lakeview Hospital who spent many
days caring for dad, we give our thanks and appreciation as well, for the love
and support they demonstrated to each of us.  Funeral services will be held
Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bountiful 28th Ward Chapel,
2285 South 200 West. Friends may call Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at
the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, and Saturday morning
from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at the church prior to services.
Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Bytheway, Mervin Hill
Mervin Hill Bytheway "Just Moved in"  Beloved father, grandfather, brother and
uncle passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2004 and returned home to
be with his earthly and heavenly father and mother.  Mervin was born on March
12, 1918 to Henry Kendrick and Mercy Rebecca Hill Bytheway at home in West
Jordan, Utah. Mervin was raised in a loving family. There were seven brothers
and two sisters. Mervin married his sweetheart, Donna Zeeman of Payson, Utah
in the Salt Lake Temple on Jan. 11, 1939, Mervin and Donna spent their
honeymoon in California and remained there for fifty three years raising a
family. They returned to Utah and their family roots in 1992, residing in
Bluffdale. Dad loved mom so very much and took care of his beloved wife, who
had Alzheimer's, until her passing in 1998. When Mervin was a young man his
dream was to have his own business. In 1956 he purchased Sacramento Window
Shade in Sacramento, CA. He worked long hours to develop and make his business
a success. Mervin made friends everywhere he went. He had a wonderful sense of
humor and he could always make people laugh. Dad had a generous heart and
would always help anyone in need. After sixteen years of owning his retail
business he started Bytheway Manufacturing, which was a wholesale window
covering firm. He eventually turned this business over to his son. Throughout
his life, he had a special gift with animals. Mervin's favorite pastime was
fly fishing on a stream. When no-one else was catching trout dad would always
come home with his limit. Every summer, when the family was young, we would go
camping and fishing on the Carson River. It was a joyful time for the family.
Later, summertime and vacations were spent at Downeyville, CA. where wonderful
family and fishing events took place. Dad fished for over 70 years and loved
the outdoors. In 1965 Dad and mom discovered Hawaii and would return to the
islands almost every year. Mervin was preceded in death by his wife, Donna;
his son Mervin Jr; his brothers, Glenden and Leroy. He is survived by his
daughter, Donna Kay Robinson (Pete) Bluffdale, Utah; grandchildren; Todd
McKinsey, Kevin McKinsey, Roxane Foulger (Steve), Ryan Robinson, Kari Ann,
Kasi, and Keli Bytheway. Brothers Ronald Bytheway (Bertha) of Ogden, UT; Ralph
Bytheway (Ruth) of Leeds, UT; Quintin Bytheway (Imogene) of West Jordan, UT;
Charles Bytheway (Frieda) of Salt Lake City; and Alvin Bytheway (Criesta) of
Murray, UT; sisters Elva Webb (Calvin) Bluffdale, UT; and Darlene Bytheway of
West Jordan, UT. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the
Bluffdale 1st Ward 14400 So. Redwood Road where friends may call one hour
prior to the services. Interment Bluffdale Cemetery. Funeral Directors
Broomhead Funeral Home.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Christensen, Bruce L.
Bruce L.  Christensen 1927 ~ 2004  Bruce L. Christensen, 77, passed away Oct
14, 2004 in Provo, Utah.  Born in Manila, Daggett Co., Utah, September 15,
1927, son of Leonard Erastus and Beulah Eleanor Larsen Christensen.Bruce was
raised in West Los Angeles, where he attended UCLA, and later entered the
Navy. When he returned to Utah, he attended BYU, where he met Patricia Kay
Bickmore. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple in 1949.After graduating
from BYU, they moved to San Diego, CA, where Bruce started a successful dental
laboratory, and the later became President of the Southern California Dental
Association. They remained in California for 26 years, where they raised their
four children, and also developed life long friendships. In 1976, the family
returned to Provo. Bruce retired in 1994, allowing a dream to be fulfilled,
and together he and Pat served a mission. They were called to the South
Dakota, Rapid City Mission, where they worked with the Native Americans, whom
they had always had a special fondness for. He was an active member of the LDS
Church, serving in various callings, which included several bishoprics. His
pride and joy were his children and grandchildren, but all of these passions
were surpassed by his love of the Savior, and the gospel.Bruce was BYU's #1
sports fan. He loved swimming in the ocean, golfing, traveling and in his
earlier years he was a star baseball pitcher. He is survived by his sweet wife
Pat, whom he had just celebrated his 55thanniversary with; two sons, Kent
(MaryAnn) of Provo; Brian (Rita) of Springville; two daughters, Becky (Jack)
Angus of Provo; and Shelly (Rick) Norton of Ramona, CA; 15 grandchildren and
three great-grand-children. Also survived by a brother David Christensen and a
sister, Joyce Christensen.He was a friend to all, and influenced many lives.
He was much admired as a man of great integrity. He was always empathetic to
the needs of other.Funeral services will be held Monday, October 18, 2004, at
11:00 a.m., in the Mojave Chapel, 3050 Mojave Lane, Provo. Friends may call
Sunday evening, at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, from
6-8 p.m., or Monday morning, at the Ward Chapel, one hour prior to services.
Interment, East Lawn Memorial Hills.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/10/2004 - 10/16/2004.

Christiansen, June Child
June Child Christiansen 1920 ~ 2004  Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and cherished friend, peacefully passed away Tuesday,
October 12, 2004 in Murray, Utah. June Isabel Child, daughter of Byron and
Ruby Morley Child was born June 11, 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Following a
happy childhood, growing up on Downington Avenue, she attended South High
School. She met her devoted husband of 62 years, Joseph Campbell Christiansen,
while he was valiantly serving his country in the Army Air Corps during World
War II. They were married May 14, 1942 in Vancouver, WA and then sealed for
time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple October 28, 1942. June is fondly
remembered by many as the friendly, caring secretary for the Highland High
School Seminary from 1968-1974 who was always happy to listen and help with a
student's problem or concern. Forever active in The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, she faithfully served in many callings, particularly in the
Relief Society and Primary. During several stints as Primary chorister, she
imparted her love of music to hundreds of children who learned to enjoy
singing because of her enthusiastic instruction. She also shared her talents
while singing in many choruses, choirs, trios, etc.  June is truly one of the
noble and great mothers of our time. She was extremely proud of her family and
many of their accomplishments are largely attributable to her shining example
of faith, love and devotion throughout her life.  She is survived by her
eternal husband, Joe; four children, Janet Kae (Ralph) Hathaway, Cathy Jean
(Daniel) Clark, Jerilyn (David) Renfroe, and Byron "Barney" Child (Merrilee)
Christiansen; 24 grandchildren; 22 (+4) great-grandchildren; brother, Ramon
(Liz) Child. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and whose lives
she touched. We would like to express our gratitude to our dad, Joe, for his
constant, indefatigable care of our mother since her stroke in 1999, and to
the staff of the Murray Care Center for their loving kindness in assisting
with June's care during the last few months of her earthly life. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004, 11:00 a.m. at the River 5th
Ward, 1380 West 6785 South, West Jordan, Utah where friends may call Saturday,
9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Day, Amber Lynn Midgley
Amber Lynn MidgleyDay 1973 ~ 2004  Amber Lynn Midgley Day (31) has been called
home to her Heavenly Father. Amber passed away October 11th, 2004 from
injuries received in an automobile accident in Parley's Canyon. Born June 4,
1973 to David L. Midgley and Melanie Baker Shortt, Amber spent her life in
Sandy and graduated from Alta High School. Amber was a faithful member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a Christ-like love for her
family and friends. Amber loved animals, and had a special fondness for Testy,
her cat. Amber had a love for life and as an organ and tissue donor she will
continue to share that love. We take comfort knowing Amber is now surrounded
by the loving arms of the Lord. We will miss our sweet Amber.  Amber is
survived by: parents,  David (Manja) Midgley and Melanie (John) Shortt,
siblings, Holli Jones, Robert (Cindy) Midgley, Jared (Renea) Midgley and Robin
Midgley, nieces and nephews, Preston and Zachary Jones, Maddison, Baylee and
Riley Midgley and Ian Jordan Williams, grandparents, LaMar and Kathryn Midgley
and many aunts, uncles, step-brothers, sisters, and cousins. Amber was
preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Marie Baker and Beatrice
(Midgley) Thomas.  Friends and family are invited to a viewing Friday, October
15th from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy.
Friends and family may also attend a viewing at the church from 9   9:45 a.m.
on Saturday, October 16th. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. at the Mt.
Jordan 7th Ward Chapel at 235 E. Sego Lily Drive (9800 S.), Sandy. In lieu of
flowers donations in Amber's name to the Humane Society of Utah would be
appreciated.  
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Ellsworth, Nylan J.
Nylan J. Ellsworth 1/30/24 ~ 10/11/04  Nylan J. Ellsworth passed away on
Columbus Day October 11, 2004, at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake
City. He was 80 years old.  He leaves behind his wife, Lois Ashby Ellsworth of
Bountiful; five children; 19 grandchildren; two great granddaughters and many
dear friends and relatives. He was born January 30, 1924 in Eureka. His
parents, Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Hyrum Ellsworth, moved to Payson, where Nylan
attended school from first grade through high school, graduating in 1941. He
played on both school and city baseball teams and loved fishing and hiking in
Payson Canyon.  With World War II underway, he enlisted as an Air Force cadet
and spent a year training at Pomona College in California. With more troops
needed in Europe, he was transferred to a combat unit with the 89th Infantry
Division. Discharged in 1946, he studied science at University of Utah and
Utah State University, where he graduated and completed reserve officers
training. He returned to active duty during the Korean War and remained active
in the US Army Reserves, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He completed a
Masters degree at Brigham Young University and worked in the parental drug
industry and the Food and Drug Administration in both Glendale, California and
Rockville, Maryland, retiring in 1985. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, he and his wife were married in the Salt Lake Temple in
1949 and served in the Frankfurt Germany Mission in 1987-1989. They have made
their home in Bountiful since 1990. He was active in wards and branches of the
Church wherever he lived.  Survivors besides his wife are sons Dr. Allan
Ellsworth (Kathy), Woodinville, Washington, and Dr. Randal Ellsworth (Sherry),
Orem; daughters Nancy (Jeff) Flamm, Holliday; Lori (Chuck) Vaughan, South
Ogden, and Lisa (Wayne) Bytendorp, Sandy. Also three brothers, Elman
Ellsworth, Salt Lake City, Richard Ellsworth, Payson, and Kirk Ellsworth,
Sacramento, California. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and
one grandson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at
the Bountiful Heights Stake Center, 33 So. Moss Hill Drive (1500 East),
Bountiful. Friends may call Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. at Russon Brothers
Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, and Saturday morning from 9:45 - 10:45
a.m. at the church prior to services. The family expresses thanks to kind
doctors, nurses and staff at University of Utah Hospital and Cardiac Care
Unit, and the Lakeside Dialysis Center in Bountiful. Interment-Payson City
Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com.  
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Fackrell, Virginia
Virginia Fackrell 1918 ~2004  Virginia Fackrell, 86, passed away peacefully in
Salt Lake City, on October 9, 2004. She died at home where many family
members, friends, and neighbors had visited her in her final weeks of
pancreatic cancer. A daughter of James LeRoy Fackrell and Thirza McBride
Fackrell, Virginia was born April 22, 1918 in Eden, Utah. She was the seventh
of 11 children. She graduated from Weber County High School and continued her
education at BYU. She received a B.S. Degree in Communications with an
emphasis on Journalism. Her minor was in Sociology and Social Work. Virginia
was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in
many auxiliaries in her lifetime: Sunday School, Young Women, Relief Society
and as a hostess at Temple Square. Early in life she served a six-month
mission in Turkey to Americans who were stationed at the Military Base there.
In February 1987 she served a year-long mission to the Washington, D.C.
Temple. Virginia worked as an assistant to the Agriculture Attach‚ in the
foreign service from 1959-1964; living in the Belgian Congo, Turkey,
Indonesia, and Switzerland. She held several jobs locally, until 1974 when she
worked as an editor in the Curriculum Department of the Church until her
retirement in 1986. She also loved to help the youth of her community. She
volunteered at the Salt Lake County Detention Center and provided years of
research to the Utah Youth Village. She spent her spare time avidly watching
sports, opera, ballet and enjoying the symphony. Virginia is survived by her
brother Lynn J. Fackrell (Ethel), Hondo, Texas; 26 nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, nine siblings, one niece and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 15, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the
18th No. Ward Chapel (20th Ward Building) located at 2nd Avenue and "G" Street
in Salt Lake City. Friends may call Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the
Larkin Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple or Friday at the Ward House from 9:45 to
10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Bountiful City
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the LDS
Perpetual Education Fund or Missionary Fund. The family would like to thank
IHC Hospice staff and all the caregivers who thoughtfully cared for our dear
aunt.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/13/2004 - 10/14/2004.

Fenstermacher, Cleo Clark
Cleo Clark Fenstermacher 1919 ~ 2004   Cleo Clark Fenstermacher, our father,
grandfather, and great grandfather passed away early on this morning of
October 12th, 2004. Cleo peacefully joined "mama", his wife and love of 64
years who passed away in May of this year. Dad was born in Huron, South Dakota
on March 25, 1919, spent his youth working as a farm boy, moved with his
family to California as a teenager where he met and courted, Margaret Marie
Pierce, his lifetime love. Cleo served as a machinist mate in the Navy during
World War II, worked as a welder and machinist for several years, and
completed a career as a civilian quality control inspector for the U.S. Air
Force. He was an accomplished jeweler, could repair anything, loved to work in
his garden, was a willing helper to all, enjoyed playing just about any game,
and was the devoted patriarch of our Fenstermacher family. Thanks "gramps" for
the hugs, kisses, smiles, laughter, and for the love you shared with all of
us. You are our Hero.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Fitzwater, Arley Alvin
Arley Alvin Fitzwater 1918 ~ 2004   OPHIR- Arley A. Fitzwater, age 86, passed
away Oct 11, 2004 in Tooele, UT with his family by his side. He was born Feb.
17, 1918 in St. John, Washington to Elihu M. Fitzwater and May Poston
Fitzwater. He married Stella Holtzman Dec. 1952 in Las Vegas, NV. He loved
restoring antique cars and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arley resided in
Ophir for 52 years where everybody came to know and love him as "PARD". He is
survived by one daughter, Lalla (Al) Isi of Tooele, UT; two sisters, Goldie
(Dick) Tuininga and Nell (Burl) Hamilton of Spokane, WA; brother Cecil
Fitzwater of Spark, NV; granddaughters Connie Cordova and Juanita Cox of
Grant, AL, Susan Polda of Las Vegas, NV; Tammy (John) Elorriaga of Nampa, ID;
Jamie (Mark) Caldwell of Tooele, UT; and Kim (Lee) Gillespie of Stockton, UT;
eight great- grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. Arley was
preceded in death by his parents, his wife, daughter Zelma Key, son Stan
Holtzman and grandson Terry Isi. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct.
15, 2004 at Tate Mortuary, Tooele, UT at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be from 9:00 
to 10:45 a.m.  
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Hughes, Dan
Gomer Hughes 1921 ~2004  Gomer Ellis Hughes, 82, humble, caring, and loving
husband, father and brother passed away Friday, October 8, 2004 in Grapevine,
Texas surrounded by family.Born November 21, 1921 in Malad, Idaho to Gomer
Hughes and Mary Edith Bolingbroke. Married Lois Catten March 18, 1966 in the
Salt Lake Temple.  A Naval Veteran of World War II and Pearl Harbor survivor. 
Gomer worked for 35 years at Tooele Army Depot as a heavy mobile equipment
mechanic.  He resided in Magna, Utah for over 50 years and was a member of the
LDS Church in the Spencer 3rd Ward.  Gomer Ellis was a high priest and served
as temple worker for 12 years in the Jordan River Temple. Survivors: wife,
Lois; sons, Gomer Ellis, Grapevine, TX; and Daniel L. Southlake, TX; four
grandchildren; sister, Mary Jean, Plymouth, UT.  Funeral, Saturday noon at the
Spencer 3rd Ward Chapel, 8181 W. 3320 S. Magna.  Friends call 10 - 11:30
before funeral at the chapel.  Burial Memorial Estates Redwood.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.


James, Dawn G.
Dawn G. James 1926 ~ 2004  Hope Dawn Gardiner James, 77, passed away October
11, 2004, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center from complications relating
to the cancer she had patiently and valiantly endured for 18 months.  Born to
Frederick and Hope Hulet Gardiner on December 30, 1926 in Peterson, Utah, Dawn
was raised in Malta, Idaho. She attended Albion Normal School in Albion,
Idaho, and  graduated in elementary education from Utah State University in
1949. She taught school in Park Valley, Utah from 1949 to 1951 and again from
1953 to 1954.  From 1951 to 1953, Dawn served as a missionary for The Church
of Jesus Christ of  Latter-day Saints in the West Central States Mission.  She
married Sydney C. James on April 16, 1954, in the Logan Temple; they
celebrated their 50th anniversary earlier this year. Dawn and Syd have one son
and four daughters, born in Idaho, Utah, Oregon, New Mexico, and Iowa. The
family spent 20 years in Ames, Iowa, before moving to Orem, Utah in 1983,
where they have resided since.  Talented in the homemaking arts, Dawn
particularly enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, painting in oils and
watercolor, reading, and doing family history and name-extraction work. 
Besides fulfilling teaching and leadership positions in the LDS Church on the
ward and stake levels, Dawn joined Syd in serving two missions as a senior
couple. From 1994 to 1996, they served in Adam-ondi-Ahman, Missouri; from 1999
- 2001, they taught English to Doctors and medical professionals in Hanoi,
Vietnam, and Vientiane, Laos.  She is  survived by her husband; daughter Susan
(Martin) Holman of Greenville, MA; son, Clair F. (Bernice) James of
Blacksburg, VA; daughter, Cheryl (Scott) Taylor of Provo; daughter, LeAnn
(Michael) Hunter of Lehi; daughter, Jennifer (Jonathan) Spell of Orem; 14
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is also survived by siblings,
James (Carol) Gardiner of Glendale, CA; Golden (Barbara) Gardiner of Malta;
Mary Gardiner of Salt Lake; Gloria (Dean) Ottley of Quincey, WA; and Frank
(Lillian) Gardiner of Provo. She was preceded in death by her parents, a
brother, Robert H. Gardiner and a sister, Margaret Ottley.  Funeral services
will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., in the Sunset Heights
LDS Stake Center, 1260 South 400 West, Orem. Friends may call at the Berg
Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Friday evening, from 6-8 p.m., or
Saturday morning, at the Stake Center, one hour prior to services. Interment,
Orem City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

James, Robbie
Robbie James 12/30/61 ~ 10/10/04  Robbie James, age 42, our beloved brother,
son, uncle and friend passed away Oct 10, 2004 of natural causes. Rob was born
December 30, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah to David and Susan James. His life
was dedicated to family and friends. He loved the outdoors, music and his
friends. Rob will always be remembered for his never-ending sense of humor,
his big smile, hearty laughter and his outlook on life. Rob lived his life to
the fullest. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts and thoughts. 
Survived by his mother, Susan; sisters, Joni Briggs, Toni Irizarry, Teresa
Santistevan, Denise James, Shannon Newton, Selis Dixey and Anissa James;
brothers, Floyd and Delbert James. Preceded in death by his father, David
James Sr. and brother, David James Jr. and 11 nephews and five nieces. 
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 12:00 noon at
Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South. The family will receive
friends at a visitation at 10:45 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday. 
Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the family.  
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Marcus, Grant Figgins
Grant Figgins Marcus 1925 ~ 2004  Grant Figgins Marcus, 79, died on Oct. 13,
2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  He was born on February 21, 1925 in Burley,
Idaho to Robert Edgar Marcus and Lillian Beatrice Figgins. Her married Dawn
Pratt Marcus on May 27, 1949. He was an accomplished artist, teacher and
fashion illustrator. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and
friend. He will be missed dearly by all. He is survived by his son Kevin G.
Marcus, his daughters, Kimberly (Randall) Gaither and Karen (Jonathan) Brooks
and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Dawn, parents, brothers
Max and Jack. Special thanks to his friends and caregivers at Holladay Health
Care Center. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at
2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South (Bengal
Blvd). Friends and family may call Saturday from 12:30 to 1:45 prior to
services. Interment Mountain View Memorial Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

McGraw, Grace Julander Unsworth
Grace Julander Unsworth McGraw "SelflessLove "  Our precious mother,
grandmother, aunt and friend peacefully awoke into God's hands early Saturday
morning, October 9, 2004 surrounded by loved ones. Our sweet angel mother will
be greatly missed by all who knew her and will be joyfully welcomed by all who
were awaiting her arrival. Born December 7, 1919, the youngest of 14 children,
in Monroe, Utah, daughter of John William and Ida Delight Asay Julander.
Married Dale Dalton; he preceded her in death. Married Kenneth Unsworth; later
divorced. Married Manning "Red" McGraw; he preceded her in death. She was a
faithful member of the LDS Church where she served in many callings which
included being the youngest lady missionary. She served in the Eastern Central
States Mission. Grace was the perfect example of Christ-like love. She had
unconditional love not only for her family, for everyone whose life she ever
touched. She had a special fondness for Christmas and would buy a special gift
for every family member and then some. Music and dancing always delighted her,
especially the songs from her youth. Her kindness and love gave her a special
glow which attracted children of all ages. Grace loved her dolls and had
collected thousands of them. She also loved her animals as well as the
flowers, birds and all of God's creations. God had given her a special gift to
communicate with others and had friends throughout the world that she has kept
in touch with. Survived by daughter, Wanona (Paul) Pixton; sons, Leon (Wendy),
Monty (Elizabeth), Larry (Karen) Ted (Gerri), Kenley (Marilyn); stepchildren,
Bruce (Gayle), Marcia (Tom); 32 grandchildren; 57 great-grand-children; seven
great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by three husbands; seven
brothers; six sisters. "Good-bye, Mom, ~ love you" Funeral services will be
held Friday, October 15, 2004, 12:00 noon at Taylorsville 39th Ward, 4932
South 3200 West. A viewing will be held Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m. at McDougal
Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road and Friday at the church, 10:30-11:45
a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/12/2004 - 10/14/2004.

Mitchell, Mae P.
Mae P. Mitchell 5/21/18 ~10/11/04  WOODS CROSS- Our loving mother,
grandmother, great-grand-mother, and friend, Mae Parkin Mitchell, age 86,
passed away Monday, October 11, 2004, at her daughter's home in Herriman,
Utah, of congestive heart failure. She was born May 21, 1918, in Woods Cross,
Utah, the daughter of Heber and Mary Jane Betts Parkin. She married Blaine W.
Mitchell on October 11, 1940, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active
member of the LDS Church and held many church positions throughout her life.
She has been an angel among us and has given countless hours of service to her
family, friends, and community. We will dearly miss her as she has made all
our lives better. Some of her lifetime loves were singing, dancing, talking
with and serving friends. She loved to cook and everyone will miss her hot
rolls, pies, and cream puffs. She worked at Cudahy's for over 20 years and
then managed the LDS Garment Distribution Center in Bountiful for 17 years.
She was a volunteer in the Bountiful LDS Temple and Lakeview Hospital. She was
proud to be part of Senior Friends and a longtime member of DUP.  Survived by
her son, Dr. Richard Mitchell (Gail), and daughters Sandra Stout (Norman),
Dixie Dansie (Richard), Mary Egan (Robin), and by 21 grandchildren and 42
great-grand-children, two of whom are deceased. Preceded in death by her
husband, Blaine, on December 15, 1972; her sisters, Ruth, Nell, and Sarah, and
by her brothers, Lewis, Merrill, Lorin, Elias, Stewart, and John. Friends may
call Thursday, October 14, 2004, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers
Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main. Services will be held at the Woods Cross
LDS Ward building located at 1335 West 1500 So. on Friday, October 15, 2004,
at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Special thanks to Life
Care Center of Bountiful, Applegate Hospice Care, to many friends, relatives,
neighbors and to Amy Clark and Elena Martinez for such tender loving care
during her last days on earth. Online guest book and directions map at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/13/2004 - 10/14/2004.

Mockler, Rosgena
RosgenaMockler "Rose"  Rosgena "Rose" Mockler was born on October 26, 1965, in
Cleveland, Ohio, and passed away on October 12, 2004, in Carrollton, Texas. A
resident of the Dallas area since 1984, Rose was a member of the Arboretum and
held season tickets to the Dallas Symphony for the past several years.  Rose
is survived by her husband, Patrick Mockler; son, Bradley Longcrier; son,
Zackery Mockler; parents, Jay and Sarah Ostler; seven sisters, Sally Morwood,
Rachel Fullmer, Rebekah Blackburn, Verna Greenwell, Camille Thompson, Mary
Ostler, and Julie Rocque; brothers, Jay and Douglas Ostler.  Family will
receive friends on Thursday, October 14, 2004, from 6-8 p.m. at Restland
Funeral Home. Services will be on Friday, October 15, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. at
Restland Wildwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
donations be made to the Susan G. Kormen Foundation for Breast Cancer
Research.   
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Molyneux, Matthew K.
Matthew K. Molyneux 1988 ~ 2004  Our beloved son, grandson and friend Matthew
K. Molyneux, l6, returned to Heavenly Father on Oct. l2, 2004 to be reunited
with his grandfather and great-grandparents.  Matthew was born in Salt Lake
City, Utah on Sept. 2l, l988 to his proud parents Terry K and Carma Jane
Molyneux.  He is survived by his parents Terry and Carma; grandparents Helen
Molyneux and Kay and Jane Sherman; aunt Tanni, Christy, Eilean, Gaynell and
Uncle Allen. Also many cousins Great Aunts, Uncles and friends. Matt was an
Eagle Scout, a National Honor Roll student and 1st Place winner of Science and
Engineering, Math and Physics at the Junior Fair at Weber State University
(Which is the Cheapest Light Bulb to Operate) and Pres. George W. Bush
Education Award Program. He made everyone proud of him. He was his father's
best friend, and the love of his mother. His kind heart and tender spirit will
be missed deeply. His love for cars was his most favorite hobby. WE LOVE YOU
SWEETHEART. Funeral services will be held Sat. at l:00 p.m. at the Wasatch 5th
LDS Ward Chapel 8100 Top of the World Dr. where friends may call one hour
prior. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Funeral Directors Broomhead Funeral
Home.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Olsen, Ranae Crouch
Ranae Crouch Olsen 3/23/65 ~ 10/13/04  FARMINGTON - Ranae Crouch  Olsen, 39,
passed away October 13, 2004 at her home after a valiant battle with breast
cancer. Beauty, grace, class and Christ-like behavior describe the woman whose
feet graced this good earth. She was born March 23, 1965 in Salt Lake City to
Morris and Phyllis Crouch. Graduated from Granite High School in 1983. Married
Taud Olsen on February 24, 1984 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was an active
member of the LDS Church and served her Father in Heaven in various positions
including Relief Society, Young Women's and Primary. She loved her family. Her
husband and daughters were her world and she exemplified everything good about
being a wife, mother and daughter of God. She is survived by her adoring
husband, Taud, who maintains no man has loved and cherished a woman more than
he has of she, and their three daughters: Kristin (Jon) Budge; Lindsay and
Jaimee; her father, Morris (Jerree) Crouch; brother, Max (Vickie) Crouch;
sisters, Joan (Val) Langston, Connie (Dave) Klemme, Peggy (Kevin) Rudd and
several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her mother,
Lucy Phyllis Crouch. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004
at the Farmington South LDS Stake Center, 695 South 200 East, Farmington,
Utah, where friends may call Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday
morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Interment-Farmington City Cemetery. Special
thanks to so many friends, ward members and staff at Utah Cancer Specialists
and Hospice for their tender care. Funeral directors-Russon Brothers Bountiful
Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Pehrson, Barbara Roskelley
Barbara Roskelley Pehrson 1931 ~2004  Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend completed her mission here
on earth on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 after a long and courageous fight with
illness. She has exemplified a tremendous legacy of faith, courage, and love,
leaving this world a better place.  Born June 9, 1931 in Ethel, Washington to
Gilbert and Wanda Bingham Roskelley. She attended BYU, where she met her
beloved husband. She married Joseph Pehrson on July 9, 1951 in Concord,
California. Solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple March 17, 1953. She is survived
by her husband of 53 years, children, Karen (Richard) Bainbridge of
Westminster, CO, Michael (Shauna) Pehrson of South Jordan, UT, Derk (Julia)
Pehrson of Salt Lake, UT, Brad (Alexis) Pehrson of Salt Lake, UT, James
(Maria) Pehrson of Blackfoot, ID, and Chad (Veronica) Pehrson of South Jordan,
UT; 24 grandchildren, and 16 great-grand-children. She was preceded in death
by her parents, brother Gale, sister Juanita, and brothers Jack and Vance, and
grandson Anthony John (Tony Baloney). She was a member of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served many years in various
capacities, including more than 10 years as the Stake Relief Society
President. At her passing, she was serving a mission with her husband at St.
Joseph's Villa. She cherished her membership of many years as a member of the
DUP (Daughters of the Utah Pioneers). She loved flowers, music, fishing, the
beautiful outdoors, handworks, cooking, and giving of her time in the service
of many people throughout the years.  Thanks to the loving care provided by
Doctors Lundsberg, Edwards, and Linde, and nurses and staff of Cottonwood
hospital and St Joseph's Villa.  A viewing will be held Friday, October 15,
2004, at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State St. from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11:00 at the LDS
Chapel at 4220 South 420 East, Salt Lake City. Friends and family may come to
a viewing prior to the actual service from 10:00-10:45. Interment will be held
in the Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Peterson, Martha Almira
Martha Almira Peterson Peterson Rancho Santa Fe, CA  Martha Almira Peterson
Peterson was born April 29, 1923 in Logan, Utah, the daughter of E.G. and
Phoebe Nebeker Peterson.  She passed away after a long illness on October 11,
2004.  Survivors are her husband, Nad A. Peterson of Rancho Santa Fe, CA and
five children: Anne Carroll (Stan) Darger, Boise, ID; Christian (Anne)
Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT; Elizabeth Chase (Henry) Ingersoll, Rancho Santa
Fe, CA; Lane (Jodelle) Peterson, Salt Lake City, UT; Robert (Kathleen)
Peterson, Westlake Village, CA. Brother, Chase N. Peterson, Park City, UT.
Brother-in-law Madison H. Thomas, Salt Lake City; Sister-in-law Catherine F.
Peterson, Logan, UT. 12 granddaughters, seven grandsons.  Martha graduated
with a BA degree from Utah State University, Logan, UT. She studied Social
Work at the University of Utah and earned her MS degree in Social Work from
Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. She married Nad A. Peterson in
the Salt Lake Temple on September 7, l948 and during their 56 year marriage
they lived in the Washington D.C. area l948-1957, Los Angeles 1957-1977,
Newport Beach 1977-1993, and Rancho Santa Fe from 1993 to the present. Martha
was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her
Church service included Junior Sunday School, Primary, Relief Society, Temple
worker, and various Church choirs and choral groups. She was also affiliated
with the Mary Duque Guild (Children's Hospital of Los Angeles), California
Utah Women, The Columbia Group, Lambda Delta Sigma, and Chi Omega Fraternity.
She served as an officer and director of Ettie Lee Homes for Youth for 25
years beginning in 1976. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother,
grandmother, homemaker and loyal friend. She was accomplished and honored in
each of these roles. Her table was always a gathering place for friends and
family where she nourished both body and soul with wisdom, love, insight,
character, and wonderful food. She loved good music, tennis, needle point,
bridge, good literature, children's books, flowers, and especially babies. In
her last years she was a victim of Parkinson's disease (1995) and Alzheimer's
disease (1999) and was an example of strength and courage throughout.  Funeral
Services will be at the Del Mar Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, 12701 Torrey Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA on Saturday October 16th, 2004
at 11:00 am, with a viewing beginning 9:30 am. (I-5 to Del Mar Heights Rd.
exit. East, one mile. Right onto Torrey Ridge Dr. Torrey Ridge Dr. ends in
Church parking lot.)  There will be a graveside service at the Logan City
Cemetery, Logan, UT., on Tuesday, October 19th, 2004 at l:00 p.m. Martha's
most favored charity was: Ettie Lee Homes for Youth and Family Services, 5146
North Maine Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706-0339. Memories of Martha and wishes
to the family may be e-mailed to: marthapetersonpeterson@yahoo.com
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Pexton, Monna Lee
Monna Lee Pexton 1946 ~ 2004  Monna Lee Jones Pexton, 58, of Nephi, passed
away surrounded by her beloved family, following a valiant fight with
Pancreatic cancer, and numerous other lifelong health challenges, in Provo,
Utah Oct. 13, 2004.  She was born February 17, 1946, in Payson, Utah, to
Ronald Crosland Jones and Barbara Faye Winter Jones. She married W. Leon
Pexton, for time and for all eternity on June 17, 1966, in the Manti LDS
Temple. They were lifetime sweethearts and best friends since the second
grade. She was an active member of the LDS Church, and served in many
positions, including Primary Teacher, Primary Organist, Primary President,
Stake Primary Presidency, Junior Sunday School Coordinator, Young Women's
President, Relief Society Compassionate Service Leader, and was an extremely
devoted visiting teacher. Her favorite calling, of many, many years, was
serving as the Primary Organist. She loved the simple, yet beautiful gospel
messages contained within the verses of Primary songs. She loved nothing more
than to hear the sound of children's voices in church services and community
productions. Monna Lee was constantly devoted to the well-being of others,
which was apparent in her everyday deeds. Her enthusiastic character, zest for
life, and love of the gospel was made manifest by the many friends whose lives
she touched. Indeed, she was a friend to all!  To meet Monna Lee was to be
assured of a warm and genuine smile, and the assurance of a lifelong, loyal
friendship. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family. She is
survived by her husband of 38 years and her father, both of Nephi; one
daughter and two sons: Kina Marie (Bryant) Yates, of Salem, UT; Kelly Leon
(Sheri) Pexton of Moreno Valley, CA and Kyle Jones (Shannon) Pexton, of
Springville, UT; eight grandchildren--Cecily, Jeffrey, Kayla, Claire, Ryan,
Kate, Sarah, and Tanner; two brothers, Mark Ronald (Patty) Jones, of Nephi;
and Merrill Winter (Alice) Jones, of Pocatello, Idaho; and her cherished
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. The family
expresses its sincere appreciation and love to her attending physician of over
20 years, Dr. Thomas A. Dickinson, whom she greatly admired. Funeral services
will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2004, at 300 North 100
West, in the Nephi Utah Stake Center, in Nephi, Utah. Friends may call at the
Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi, Utah, on Friday evening from
six to eight p.m., and at the chapel on Saturday, one hour prior to the
services. Internment will be among generations of her family in the Vine Bluff
Cemetery, Nephi, Utah.  Mom, you will forever hold a special place in our
hearts, and we will miss you. We love you!
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Rasmussen, Juanita Irene Perrett
Juanita Irene Perrett Rasmussen (Nita ) LaLa Poopsie  Juanita Irene Perrett
Rasmussen, age 66, passed away peacefully October 10, 2004 in Taylorsville,
Utah after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer surrounded by her loved
ones. She was born March 30, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Herbert John
Perrett and Ruth Love Perrett. She graduated from South High School. Juanita
married Ray Clarance Rasmussen on August 31, 1974 in Elko, Nevada. She loved
crocheting, was an avid reader and had many collections, her angels and dolls
being her joy. She worked the last 10 years at the S.L.C. Sheriff's Department
and made many friends. She was a loving grandma; she loved her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren dearly. Special thanks to Hospice for all of their
loving care and support, especially Jacque. Special love felt thanks to my
sister Starr, granddaughter, Ginger and grandson, Shaun for the great love and
care to Nita. Juanita is survived by her loving husband, Ray; daughters, Jody
(Wayne) Goff, Pam Rasmussen and Patrice (Kirk) Moser; sons, Steven Rasmussen
and Scott (Tora) Rasmussen; sisters, Nola (Tony) Daimico, Arlene (Gerald)
Stephens and Starr Hollingsworth; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and sister. Funeral
Services will be held Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 12:00 noon at Valley View
Funeral Home Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South. The family will receive friends at
a viewing Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, and one
hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/13/2004 - 10/14/2004.

Scherzinger, Narvel Joseph
Narvel Joseph Scherzinger "Together Again With His Cherished Love"  Narvel
Joseph Scherzinger, loving husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather,
great-great-grand-father, brother, uncle and friend passed away at home
surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 9, 2004. He was born January 20,
1916, in Louisville, Kentucky, son of Rudy Scherzinger and Adaline Schaeffer.
Married Lanore Wilkes of Afton, Wyoming on August 20, 1937, in St. Charles,
Idaho. Later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 11, 1946. He met
Lanore while serving in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC's). His greatest
pleasure was Lanore and was broken hearted not being with her after she passed
away April 28, 2003. Dad lovingly took care of Mom for many years during her
health problems and wanted to make sure he was always there to take care of
her so no one else needed to. He said, "I don't know why she married me, I'm
the luckiest man in the world to have had such a wonderful wife." "My life is
like a fairy tale, if I hadn't lived it myself I wouldn't have believed it."
Narvel attended school in Louisville and joined the CCC's serving in Wyoming,
California, and Nevada for 42 months. His greatest accomplishment in the CCC's
was being the 1st Sergeant. "I thought I was the best d-m sergeant they had
and I was proud of my service in the conservation." He took 2nd place in the
District middleweight boxing championship of the CCC's. Upon returning to
Louisville after the CCCs he worked at a variety of jobs, the last being with
C.T. Dearing Printing Company the Louisville Newspaper, where he worked as the
Superintendent. The first 10 years of their marriage they lived in Louisville,
Kentucky and moved to Salt Lake City in 1947. He worked for the Salt Lake
Newspaper Agency and the Newspaper Agency Corporation for 49 years and was a
General Foreman. He was a member of the Salt Lake Mailer Union 21 and served
in the position of Secretary/Treasurer. Narvel was an active member of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as the Louisville
Branch Sunday School Teacher and later as the Branch President. He served in
the Salt Lake Liberty Stake, 3rd Ward in the positions of Teachers Quorum
Adviser, Sunday School Teacher, Aaronic Priesthood Secretary, Ward Clerk,
First counselor in the Bishopric, and the Bishop. The familiar statement was
"Once a 3rd Warder, Always a 3rd Warder." He later served as Liberty Stake
High Council, 2nd Counselor in the Stake Presidency, and Stake President.
Other positions he held in the church were as the Regional Welfare
Representative, President and Counselor of the Jail Branch in Salt Lake, and
he was instrumental in the organization and implementation of the first
branches of the Danish, Norwegian, Tongan, Chinese, Japanese (Dai Ichi),
Mexican, and Genesis groups. He has many accomplishments in Scouting and
served in this organization all of his life. Those accomplishments included
receiving an award for his 55 years of service to the scouting program August
2004, the Silver Beaver Award, serving as Scouting District Chairman,
attending Wood Badge in Shavers Lake, California (this was one of his very
proud moments). While at Wood Badge he saw the first satellite while lying on
the beach at Shavers Lake. He attended Philmont as a Boy Scout leader. He
enjoyed participating in 14 years of taking boy scouts on the Snake River
Canoe Trips in Wyoming. He had many wonderful and exciting stories to tell
about his adventures on the river. He was one of the first two representatives
from Utah to participate in the United States Delegation on Scouting to go to
Russia, and was the Boy Scouts District Chair on Scouting for Food from the
time it started until 2002. He received numerous awards for his volunteer
work. He was in charge of organizing the volunteers through The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help serve breakfast on Saturdays at St.
Vincent de Paul for 14 years as the Regional Representative on Welfare. He was
known as the egg man and was given the Golden Egg Award by St. Vincent de
Paul. Other awards he received were the Utah Volunteer, the JC Penney
Golden-Rule Award, and the Angel Among Us Recognition given to him by Channel
4. He will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren,
great-grand-children, great-great-grandchild, sister, nieces, nephews, and
friends. You wouldn't walk into his house without giving hugs, kisses and
grunts. He was a caring and compassionate man who loved to serve. He didn't
care what, where, the time of day or night, or who needed service; he was
there to help. It didn't matter where he was, he always ran into people he
knew or made new friends, no one was a stranger. His examples of Christ-like
love, service, and his faith is an inspiration to all those who knew him. Many
expressed that he was a hero to them. He is survived by his children: Narvel
Edmond (Dee) Scherzinger of West Valley, Mary Jaeger of Taylorsville, Michael
(Patricia) of West Valley, Joseph (Esther) Scherzinger of West Valley, Joyce
Hunter of Magna, James (Teri) Scherzinger of Kearns, June (Gordon) Solomon of
West Jordan, and Jolene (Walter) Zoellner of Taylorsville. They have 67
grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Other
family members include his beloved sister Cherie (Robert) Funk, beloved
sisters-in-law Virginia, wife of Dempsey Scherzinger, Jeanette, wife of Rudie
Scherzinger, Lucy, wife of Murray Wilkes, along with many nieces and nephews.
Also included is Patricia Pakiser of Salt Lake whom was one of the family.
Preceded in death by his eternal companion Lanore, parents, daughters Bessie
(died in infancy) and Nancy Graham, who died on November 25, 2003, siblings,
Leona Barrett, Rudie Scherzinger, and Dempsey Scherzinger, also his
brothers-in-law Howard Wilkes, and Murray Wilkes, sisters-in-law Arvilla
Humburg, and Mary Spackman, daughter-in-law, Janice Scherzinger, wife of
Narvel Edmond, son-in-law, James Graham, husband of Nancy, grandchildren,
Monica Coleman, daughter of Michael (Patricia), Brigham Scherzinger, son of
Joseph (Esther), great-grandchild, Nathan Jorgensen, son of DeAnne (Keith).
The family wishes to express their thanks to everyone in Hospice, especially
Glenna, Kristen, and David who took care of him. A special thanks to DeAnne
Jorgensen and Kristy Nichols, granddaughters, who came once a week to care for
him. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations be
made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund, Boy
Scouts of America, St. Vincent de Paul, or the Salvation Army. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 12:00 noon at the McKinley
Ward located at 1883 South West Temple under the direction of Deseret
Mortuary. A viewing will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2004 from 5:00 to 8:00
p.m. at Deseret Mortuary located at 36 East 700 South and from 10:00 to 11:30
a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be at the Redwood Memorial Estates
located at 6500 South Redwood Road.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/12/2004 - 10/14/2004.

Steers, Geraldine Lowe
Geraldine Lowe Steers "Gerrie"  Geraldine Lowe "Gerrie" Steers, our beloved
wife, mom and grandmother passed away Oct. 12, 2004.  She was born April 28,
1930 in Logan, Utah to Dennis C. and Mae Lowe of Franklin, Idaho.  She is
survived by her husband, Ted E. Steers, two daughters, Dixie (Mrs. Don) Suite
of Midvale, Utah, and Shellie (Mrs. Tony) Rusho of Cedar Park, Texas, a
brother Dennis (and Gloria) Lowe of Franklin, Idaho, four grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. She and Ted were married in the Logan Temple in
1948 (56 years ago). She was an active member of the LDS Church, and held
numerous positions, including RS President, Primary President, Stake auditor,
Mutual Officer and taught many classes. She worked in the Finance Dept. of the
LDS Church Headquarters and retired in 1992. She loved golf, reading and most
important her family and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful Hills Ward, 1190
East Bountiful Hills Drive, Bountiful, Utah. Friends may call Friday evening
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and
Saturday morning from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. at the church prior services.
Interment-Preston City Cemetery @ 2:30 p.m. Online guest book at
www.russonmortuary.com.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Swallow, George Leroy
George Leroy Swallow 1916 ~ 2004  George Leroy (Dick) Swallow, age 88, passed
away October 10, 2004, in Adrian, Orgeon, at the home of his son, David L.
Swallow. He was born May 5, 1916, in Pocatello Idaho, to George B and Alta
Poppleton Robinson Swallow. He graduated from Pocatello High School and
attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. He married Helen Evans on
November 17, 1954, in the Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked
for the Union Pacific Railroad for forty years in Pocatello, Idaho and Salt
Lake City, Utah, retiring in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1976, as chief clerk at
the freight office. George was active in the LDS church all of his life,
serving in many positions in both wards and stakes. He is survived by wife and
two sons from a previous marriage   David L (Anne) of Adrian Oregon; and
Richard K (Ann) of South Lake Tahoe California; his brother James C Swallow
and sister Bernice (Stephen) Clark of Pocatello, Idaho; sisters Leah (Garth)
Rudd of Denver Colorado; Norma Newbould Casselbury of Bountiful Utah; three
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by
parents, brother Ray, one great grandson and one great granddaughter. A
viewing will take place Saturday, October 16, 2004 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.,
followed by a graveside service at 11am, at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park &
Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84106.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Tronier, Vondell A.
Miss Vondell A.Tronier 1929 ~ 2004  Funeral Services for Miss Vondell A.
Tronier, 74, of 1397 E. Vine Street, SLC, who died October 11, 2004, will be
conducted Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11 am at the Holladay Cottonwood
Mortuary at 4670 South Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah. Viewing Friday,
Oct 15th, from 7-9 and one hour prior to services. Interment in Holladay
Memorial Park. Miss Tronier was a native of Salt Lake City, Utah; She managed
the Tronier Flower House for 40 years and was active in many bowling leagues.
Vondell was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a
retired florist. Survivors include her brother, Ronald B. Tronier, Aiken; and
several nieces and nephews. Memorial Mortuary of Murray.
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Walker, Aileen Worthen
Aileen Worthen Walker 1920 ~ 2004  Early on the morning of 12 Oct. 2004 Aileen
Worthen Walker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,
quietly slipped away from her mortal life into a better place filled with
welcoming loved ones. Born 17 Jan. 1920 to Vernon and Lorna Perkins Worthen in
Glenwood, Utah, she was the first of four children. After but one year away,
her family soon moved back to St. George where her father taught school for 41
years and she spent the rest of her childhood through her young womanhood. She
attended Dixie Junior College and later graduated from Brigham Young
University. She was to take further courses from BYU and USU for enjoyment and
to re-certify. Aileen began teaching school in Rockville, Utah. As they only
hired single female teachers back then she had to get permission from the
school superintendent to get married. He agreed if she would finish the year.
She married J. LeRoy Walker 25 Dec. 1941 in St. George. She stayed in
Rockville and he returned to construction work in the Ogden/Hill Field Air
Base area. This union was solemnized 19 May 1942 in the St. George Temple and
would last 74 days short of a 63rd anniversary in mortality - with an eternity
to come. Music was always a vital part of her life. Whether when accompanying
her father as he sang, playing xylophone solos, piano in dance bands, drums
and tympani in college bands, listening to musical favorites, attending opera
productions, or just engaging in family sing-a-longs in cars or at home, music
truly enriched and flavored her days. She taught school for several years in
Logan, UT and Japan. She is remembered also for her years of volunteer service
as an officer in the PTA, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and the Orem
Women's Club. For most of her lifetime she served in special callings for The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a number of locations in the
U.S., in Japan, France, and Germany. Leaving children and grandchildren was
difficult, but she filled an 18-month full time mission with her husband in
Western Australia in 1987-88. Aileen was preceded in death by her sister,
Nevada, and a brother, Robert Verne, neither of whom lived to their third
birthday; by her parents, a daughter, Toni Walker, and a grandson, Mike
Walker. She is survived by her husband, Roy of Orem, UT; two sons, Jae L.
Walker (Kathleen) of Glendora, CA and Larry Walker (Vickie) of Blue Ridge, TX;
daughters Leslie Tomlinson (Ian) of Las Vegas, NV; Lynne Newton (Charles) of
South Jordan, UT; Jerri Sume (Gary) of West Jordan, UT and a brother, Vern
Worthen (LuDean) of Draper, UT. Her posterity now numbers 16 granddaughters,
16 grandsons, 28 great-grandchildren and six more expected by spring. This
special lady will be best remembered for a lifetime filled with enthusiasm for
learning -- about wildlife, places, and cultures; her great joy being with
family, extended family and her many friends, and especially her outstanding
example of lifelong service to all. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 16
Oct at 11:00 a.m. at the Orem, Utah Sharon Stake Center located at 545 South
800 East. There will be a viewing from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, 15 Oct at the
Walker Sanderson Funeral Home, 646 East 800 North in Orem and prior to the
services from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the Stake Center. Burial will be in the
Orem City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

West, E. Geraldine
E. Geraldine West 6/21/1932 ~ 10/7/2004  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, neighbor and friend, Geraldine West, who blessed the lives
of everyone whom she knew, passed away in her home in Arlington Heights,
Illinois on October 7, 2004.  Geraldine was born to Searen Hansen and Evelean
Coburn on June 21, 1932 in Preston, Idaho. She married her sweetheart, Owen D.
West, Jr. on December 23, 1953 in the Idaho Falls temple. They recently
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Stalwart and true to the teachings
of the Savior, Geraldine served her family and fellowman all the days of her
mortal life. A faithful wife and dedicated, loving and devoted mother, she
unselfishly encouraged, supported and worked to help fulfill her family's
hopes and dreams. Geraldine was a registered nurse, specializing in coronary
and intensive care units. She also utilized these skills teaching first aid,
CPR and nutrition within the community. She touched many lives as a member of
the speaker's bureau for the American Red Cross, Chicago Heart Association and
the American Cancer Society. She was active with the Boy Scouts of America,
serving as an executive board member and received the Silver Beaver and Wood
Badge Awards. Geraldine served generously in the various auxiliaries of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in presidencies of Relief Society,
Young Women's and Primary at both the ward and stake levels. She enriched the
minds of youth as she inspired them to strengthen their own testimonies during
early morning seminary. Geraldine supported her husband as he served as
Bishop, Stake President, and then served full time at his side as he was
called to preside over the Utah Ogden Mission from 1991 to 1994. Upon their
return, they were immediately called to serve in the Chicago Illinois Temple
presidency until 1997. They continued their service by traveling the North
America Central Area as the Family History Advisors until 2002. Recently,
Geraldine has served as Owen's primary caregiver since he was diagnosed with
Primary Cardiac Amyloidosis, a rare bone marrow disorder.  Geraldine's home
was a refuge, a piece of heaven on earth, created through great love and
selfless service. She loved life and learning. She was noble in her motherhood
and found joy in womanly arts of homemaking. Her motto was, "If it's worth
doing, it's worth doing well." She made everything beautiful, accomplishing
every undertaking with a flair. Geraldine was an artist in every sense of the
word.  She was an elegant, refined woman of faith. She epitomized the Relief
Society's motto, "Charity Never Faileth." She was no stranger to hard work. A
tireless angel, she crocheted leper bandages and wrote notes of encouragement
to literally thousands. It seemed as though she could do everything   and she
did! She cooked, she sewed, she canned, she painted, she was a beautiful
calligrapher. She was a poet, she had a green thumb   she could make anything
grow. She was a gourmet cook who loved to share delicious meals with those in
need. She extended her knowledge to the community as she taught canning,
emergency preparedness, dehydrating food, first aid, and CPR training.
Geraldine is survived by her husband, Owen D. West, Jr, her children Owen D.
(Doreen) West, III of Arlington Heights, IL; Celestia Anne (Doug) Himstreet of
Bountiful, UT; Melinda Ruth (Ken) Baugh of Cupertino, CA; and Brian David
(Ginny) West of Worthington, MA; 15 grandchildren and two
great-grand-daughters; brother Stephen and sister Linda. Funeral services were
conducted in Arlington Heights, IL on October 12, 2004. Additional services
will be held in Utah. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 16th from
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 S. 300 E., Pleasant Grove,
UT. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., followed by interment at
Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Utah. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be given to the Perpetual Education Fund of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We love our mom. We will miss her, but keep
her in our hearts and honor her by living the teachings of the gospel of Jesus
Christ.  
Published in the Deseret News from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004.

Westover, Nina Mae Searle
Nina Mae Searle Westover 9/8/1902 ~ 10/10/04  Our loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother died Sunday, October 10, 2004
in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was born September 8, 1902 in Payson, Utah to
William Hill and Rose Alva Loveless Searle. She married Arthur Ellis Westover
on June 28, 1920. Preceded in death by husband, Arthur, sons: Dee Lon and Ray
Dell. Survived by children, Arthur (Jean), South Salt Lake City, Utah; Keith,
San Jose, California; Nina Marie Shortino, Sandy, Utah; Gene (Delora), West
Valley City, Utah; Richard (Jill), South Jordan, Utah; also, 28 grandchildren,
43 great-grandchildren, and 44 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held Saturday, October 16, 2004, 12 Noon at the Deseret Memorial
Mortuary, 36 East 700 South, Salt Lake City, Utah. Family and friends may
visit Friday,  6   8 p.m. and Saturday, one hour prior to services at Deseret
Mortuary. Interment will be at Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

Wilson, John "Richard"
John "Richard" Wilson Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather SALT LAKE CITY-
John "Richard" Wilson, 69, returned to his Heavenly Father on Saturday,
October 9, 2004. He was born February 11, 1935 in Park City, Utah, a son of
Jack William Wilson and Dorothy (Langford) Wilson. He graduated from Park City
High in 1953. Richard was inducted into the Army on October 14, 1954 where he
served in the Korean Conflict, where he served as a radio operator. He was
received an honorable discharge on August 3, 1956. Richard married Mary
Catherine Perry on April 26, 1968 at home in Willard, Utah. Their marriage was
later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on April 26, 1975. He served in
different auxiliaries in the LDS church, mainly as a teacher and was a scout
leader. Richard worked as a Commercial Artist for 20th Century Sign Company. 
He loved photography. In his younger days he was an avid snow skier, and he
didn't mind being known as a crusty curmudgeon. Surviving is his wife, Mary
Catherine, Salt Lake City; three children, David Alan (Intisar) Wilson, Palos
Verdes Estate, CA; Dana (Mike) O'Neal, Georgetown, TX; Suzette Wilson Prevo,
Sandy, UT; five grandchildren, Pierre Basmaji, Eli Wilson, Shauna O'Neal,
Riley O'Neal and Felicia Prevo. Also surviving are his mother, Dorothy Wilson,
one sister, Barbara Sanchez and one brother, David James Wilson. He was
preceded in death by his father, Jack Wilson. Funeral services will be held on
Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brookshire LDS Ward Chapel,
3487 South 1300 East, Salt Lake City, UT. Friends may call on Friday from 6:00
to 8:00 p.m. at the Gillies-Petersen Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South,
Brigham City and on Saturday at the church from 11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Interment will be in the Willard City Cemetery, where military honors will be
accorded by the Combined Veterans of Box Elder County. You may extend
condolences to the family at www.gilliespetersen.com.  
Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.