Karen Clayton

Anchorage resident Eileen Karon Clayton Doulgerakis, 57, died Dec. 3, 2004, at home from breast and brain cancer. A celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Best Western Golden Lion Hotel, 1000 E. 36th Ave. Mrs. Doulgerakis was born Aug. 15, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Gwendolyn Clayton and the late Marven Clayton. She moved to Anchorage with her husband, Charles "Chuck," in 1967. Mrs. Doulgerakis was formerly employed by the Best Western Golden Lion Hotel.

Her family wrote: "Karon touched the hearts of all that knew her and had a strong positive influence on all of them. She was very loving, supporting, caring, giving, creative, humorous and strong. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her children and her grandchildren, teaching them to appreciate simple things in life. One of her favorite guiding statements was, 'What would your mother think?' She often listened to Dr. Laura on the radio and requested her family and friends to listen too. She was a source of pride to her family and will be missed very much." Her family also wrote that she was a "beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend."

Mrs. Doulgerakis is survived by her husband, Charles Doulgerakis; daughters, Deana Doulgerakis and Journie Da Silva; son-in-law, Sandor Da Silva; son, Brant "Gus" Doulgerakis; granddaughter, Makaila Da Silva, and grandsons, Zoltan Da Silva and Kadin Da Silva, all of Anchorage; daughter, Victoria Doulgerakis and fiance Mark Hedgecock of Lynnwood, Wash.; mother, Gwendolyn Clayton, and sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Larry Christensen, all Sun City West, Ariz.; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Judy Clayton of N. Salt Lake, Utah; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Crystal.  Published in the Anchorage Daily News (AK) | 5 December 2004

Betty Matthews

On November 24, 2004, Betty Ann Launer, 57, was carried from the darkness of her cancer into the bright light and loving arms of Jesus. She is also celebrating her reunion with the love of her earthly life, Gary, sharing in the worship and praising of Jesus.

Born January 7, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT to Elmo and Lorene Matthews. She married her high school sweetheart, Gary Launer on February 17, 1965. Her happiness and joy was taking care of and being surrounded by her family. She had many friends throughout the years that meant a great deal to her.

Betty attended Calvary Chapel of Salt Lake City where she grew strong in the Lord; her faith was as solid as her salvation. She worked for DOPL the last eight years where she enjoyed her job as well as her co-workers.

Survived by daughters, Dana (Mark) Knold, Jennifer Launer, and Jill (Jeff) Howe; mother, Lorene Matthews; sisters, Carolyn Simonsen, Jeannie Schreck, and Sandy Petersen; brother, Ronald Matthews; grandchildren, Dustin (Jennifer) Turner, and Michael Turner; great granddaughter, June Turner; granddogs, Cody and Mille. Preceded in death by daughter, Anissa Kaye; father, Elmo Matthews, husband and love of her life, Gary; dog, Ziggy; granddog, Pug.

Funeral services will be held Nov. 29, at 11:00 am at Calvary Chapel, 460 W. Century Dr. (4350 S.), Salt Lake City, Utah. Interment will follow at the Bountiful City Cemetery.

David Hughes

David Ted Hughes, 56, was found passed away of natural causes June 10, 2004 at his residence in LaVerkin.

Born June 14, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The son of the late Charles Herman Hughes and Velma Jeppson Hughes. He was a graduate of Bountiful High School and attended Weber State University. In his youth, he excelled in sports including the pole vault and basketball. He extremely had a passion and a love for golf. If you ever wanted to find Dave, you could find him at a golf course. David was an extremely gifted machinist. He was well known as a real perfectionist in his field of employment.

David was a National Guard Veteran during the Vietnam War Era. He married Elizabeth Roland, later divorced. Married Kathleen Nuttar, later divorced. Survived by children: Adam David Hughes, Grant Hughes, Michelle Hughes, Stephan Hughes, Lindsey Hughes; sister, Carolynne (Dee) Bodrero; Brothers, Glenn E. Hughes, Dwayne (Colleen) Hughes, Ken E. Hughes.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 15, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at the Bountiful City Cemetery (2220 S. 200 W.) No viewing will be held. All friends and relatives are invited to attend the graveside services.  Published in the Deseret News.

Lee Gines

        

Lee Ray Gines, age 56, passed away April 25, 2004 in Kearns, Utah. Lee was born August 15, 1947 in Bountiful, Utah to Ray C. Gines and Elaine Argyle. He married Connie Rae Bird on March 12, 1983 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on December 14, 1996. He loved to go to our "Wanna-Be-A-Ranch" property in Blackfoot, Idaho. He loved his family and anyone he met.

He would like for anyone who wants to send flowers, to please donate to the Humane Society. Lee is survived by his loving wife, Connie; daughters, LeAnn Popp, RaeLynn Lawson, Raylene Dean and Megan Willard; sons, Jeff Long, Kent Gines and Sean Gines; parents, Ray C. and Elaine Gines; sister, Joann McNeal; brothers, Bert Gines, Keith Gines and Paul Gines; 16 grandchildren and one on the way.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 1, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Western Hills 5th Ward, 5107 South 5600 West, Kearns. The family will receive friends at a viewing Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South, and one hour prior to the service at 9:45 a.m. at the Ward on Saturday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: Valley View Mortuary.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Apr. 29, 2004

Stan Norton

OGDEN - Joseph Stanley Norton, 56, of Ogden passed away in Salt Lake City, on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004. Stanley was born May 16, 1947 in Cedar City, UT to Leo and Charlene (Heaps) Norton. On May 16, 1987 he married Vicki Fisk. Their marriage was solemnized in the Jordan River Temple on Nov. 9, 1988. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Stanley was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Stanley is survived by his loving wife; two sons, Kevin and Kyle Norton of Ogden; step-son, Michael Ransdell of Huston, TX; daughters, Christie (Mitchell) Phillips of Ogden; Kimberly Norton of New Hampshire; Amanda Norton also of New Hampshire and Hailee Cheyann Norton of Ogden; step-daughter, Tammy Ransdell of Clinton, UT; his mother, two brothers, Rick Norton and Paul (Debbie) Norton both of Salt Lake City; a sister Shonya (Delray) Nelson of Hurricane, UT and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004 at the Ogden Jackson Ward, 2615 Eccles Ave., at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the ward on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., and an hour prior to services. Interment to follow at Ogden City Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Aaron's Mortuary & Crematory, 1600 Washington Blvd.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 18, 2004