Mike Rank

John Michael Ranck "Mike" 8/19/1947 -  10/21/2008 Our hero, our anchor, loving husband, soldier, my dad, grandpa "Cramps", brother, "Uncle Mike" and friend. A true cowboy. Our dad was the kindest, most caring, unselfish person anyone could know. He was an honest and hard working man who set a wonderful example for all who knew him. Dad was a man of few words. He had a huge heart and yet the toughest cowboy around.

He loved the Ranch as much as life itself and it was hard for him to leave Wyoming last week knowing he would not return. He was elk hunting last Wednesday and still very much calling the shots and leading the drive. He loved to hunt on the Ranch. He was an awesome two-step dancin' machine and he and mom never missed a beat on the dance floor! He especially loved dancing with mom to Johnny's music in the bowery. He was also one of Santa's helpers delivering fresh cut Christmas trees every year right after Thanksgiving.

Dad was truly "one of the good ones" and we cannot begin to express our thoughts, our love and how truly broken hearted we are without him. We are only comforted knowing he is free from a body filled with cancer and suffers no more fighting a painful battle that could not be won. Dad wanted pity from no one and truly did "take it like a man".

He will be missed and forever loved by Mom, Dexter, Jayme, Mandy and Johnny; along with Derek, Tad, Mykah, Averie, Spencer, Grace, Bo, Reggie, Miles, Ellie, Sally and "Smay". Trigger his horse and Red dog. He is now reunited with his daughter, Sharlee and his loved ones who have preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Fri., October 24, 2008 at the Bountiful Stone Creek LDS Chapel, 1475 N. 300 W. Friends and family may call Thurs. evening from 7-9 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Fri. morning 10:45-11:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.

Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Oct. 23, 2008

Lynne Hymas

Lynne Arlene Hymas Silver, St. George, UT Lynne Arlene Hymas Silver, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, was born on March 15, 1947 and passed away peacefully on October 5, 2008.

Lynne loved being with family and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed painting, gardening and hosting great family gatherings. She had a passion and talent for the arts, sewing and real estate. She lived most of her life in the Salt Lake area, then moved to El Paso, Texas where she and Bill enjoyed their volunteer work at Hueco Tanks before retiring in Mesquite, Nevada.

She will be remembered for her unconditional love and great acts of kindness to everyone around her. She is survived by her husband Bill Silver; children, Jenny (Tyler) Atkin, Stacy (Brett) McKay, Gary Silver, Karen Degn, and Gail Silver and her grandchildren, Mason, Dylan, Jade, Ashley, Haley, and Jenna. She is also survived by her mother Arlene Hymas; siblings Jack Hymas; Karen George, Robyn Riggs, and Debra Cameron. Lynne was preceded in death by her father Jack Hymas and brother Larry Hymas and her grandparents.

Nancy Stahle

Nancy Stahle Sandstrom, age 61, passed away on September 26, 2008. She was born on December 5, 1946, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Don and Levenia Stahle. Nancy is survived by her partner, Bert Christensen of St. George; son, Todd (Laurie) Sandstrom of Washington, UT; daughter, Brandy (Roger) Barker of Washington, UT; five grandchildren; sisters, Terry Hess of Kaysville, UT, and Sherry Chapman of St. George, UT; brother, Craig Stahle of Bountiful, UT.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Sandstrom and son, Shane Jeremy Sandstrom. Memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Spilsbury Mortuary Chapel, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George, UT. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, UT

Ernest King

(Obituary combined with information found on the Internet.)

Ernest J. King, Jr. was born on July 5, 1947 in Brigham City, UT to Ernest J. and Fern Franson King.  His siblings were Craig J. King; Diana (Ted) Slay, Clinton; Melloney (Walter) Szarek, Kearns; Corry (Gail) King, Bountiful; Allison (Robert) Stell, Bountiful.

Ernest J. King II, 61, died at 2:41 p.m. July 19, 2008, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY.

A family service was held in Bountiful, Utah. Memorial service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Carroll Knicely Center.

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Linda of Alvaton; and his mother-in-law, Elnora Mae Brewer of Alvaton. 

Burial was in the Bountiful Memorial Park.

LeRoy Fisher

LeRoy W. Fisher "Elroy" was born March 2, 1947 in Birmingham, England, and died on Feb. 12, 2008.  He was the son of Arthur John and Faith Dunn Fisher. In his younger years, he was a professional musician who toured extensively with several bands. He loved motorcycles and received many trophies for racing motocross. He loved music, camping and riding four-wheelers. His greatest joy in life came from being with family and friends and singing around the campfire.  Elroy was always willing to give of himself, even at his own expense. He was a very kind, selfless individual. He proudly served his country in the US Army Medical Unit where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Survived by daughters: Carrie, Jenny and Reyna; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters: John (Aloni) Fisher, Norman (Daralyn) Fisher, Ruth Christensen, Sue Davis and Lura (David) Hutchison. Preceded in death by parents; sisters: Trish Valcare and Jeannie Downey.

Funeral services will be held Friday, 12:00 noon at Utah Veterans Memorial Park Chapel, 17111 S. Redwood Road where a visitation will be held Friday, 10:30-12:00 noon. Interment, Utah Veterans Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of McDougal Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in LeRoy's name to: Veterans Medical Center, VAMC Volunteer Services, 500 Foothill Drive, SLC, Utah 84148.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 14, 2008.