Brent Parkin

(Obituary compiled from information found on the Internet)

Brent Ralph Parkin was born December 13, 1946 in Salt Lake City, UT to Wayne Floyd and Wilma Green Parkin.  Brent was one of four siblings that included Jerry Wayne, Dennis Jay and Joy Lyn. 

He married Judy Evans, Jan. 10, 1968. 

Brent passed away on Oct. 11, 2011 in Salt Lake City, UT.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Linda Conover

        

Linda Conover Richards passed away Sept. 10, 2011 in Centralia, WA from Breast Cancer. Born June 4, 1947 to Howard Donald Conover and Mabel Mitchell, she grew up in Bountiful. She was a teacher for many years and loved animals and collected antiques.

She is survived by her husband Roy of Winlock, WA, daughters Jodee (Michael) Parkin of Brigham City, UT; Abby (David) Pope of Winlock, WA; and Katie (Jake) Cannon of Valley, AL. She is also survived by her brother Blaine (Debbie) Conover of Salt Lake City, UT. She also has eight grandkids, soon to be nine.

Linda Burk

    

Our loving Mother, Grandmother/Mimi passed unexpectedly at home Friday, July 1, 2011. She was born in Ogden, Utah July 12, 1947.

She loved to travel with her husband. Her most loved destination is Cancun, Mexico.

She is survived by her husband Glen Peterson, her daughters; Jennilyn, Lisa (Brian) Murdock, Laura (Lyle) Hoffman. Mother Nettie, Stepfather Roy "Mack" Helm. Brother, Roland Burk. Grandchildren; Austin, Jamie (Corey), Kyle, Tyler, Jessica, Justin (Meagan), Madison, Abby. Great-grandchildren; Owen and Mason.

Always following her brother, Larry Burk, he died June 30 and she died less than twenty-four hours later. She is also preceded in death by her brother Robert Alan Burk, Grand-daughter, Lyndsey and Mother in law LaVerda "Babe" Moss.

Graveside services will be held 11 am Wednesday July 6, 2011 at Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 S. 200 W. A visitation will be held 9:30 to 10:30 am at Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. prior to the services.

In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made in her name to NAMI (National Association of Mental Illness) @ nami.org.

Ella Sue Nelson

Ella Susan Nelson Knight "Gramella" died April 4, 2011, at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center from complications of diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis. She was born May 21, 1947 at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Frank Nelson and Fern Shelton Nelson. She grew up in a house on Orchard Drive in Bountiful, Utah with her parents, her older sister Patricia, her Grandma Shelton and her Aunt Frances Shelton. Pat and Ella were devoted companions throughout their lives, first on train trips with their father, and later for marathon shopping expeditions and University of Utah basketball games.

She attended Adelaide Elementary and South Davis Jr. High, and graduated from Bountiful High in 1965. She attended Utah State University and the University of Utah. She married F. Walker Knight March 21, 1969, and became the second mother for his daughters Julia and Tiffany. A son, Nelson, joined the family on September 26, 1971. She was a strong devoted mother. Ella and Walker divorced in 1981.

She had a long love for Salt Lake City's communities and heritage. She lived for many years in the Avenues and was a founder and board member of the Greater Avenues Community Council. She later moved to downtown Salt Lake and remained active on her HOA boards and the Central City Community Council. She worked for ZCMI, the University of Utah, Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School and Middlekauff Lincoln-Mercury. For the past 13 years, she worked for the Salt Lake City Arts Council.

When her first grandson was born, instead of "Grandma" or "Grandmother," a friend suggested "Gramella" and it stuck. She treasured her nine grandchildren, found joy in their successes, and remembered every cute thing each of them ever said. She was a collector of quotes, and said "she lived her life by the words of other people." She was a loyal, loving friend, neighbor and coworker who looked forward to time spent with all of them, notably her monthly coffee klatch.

She is survived by her sister, Patricia (Eric) Achter; son Nelson (Lisa) Knight and grandsons Alex, Addison, Carter, Colin, Parker and Paxton; daughter Julia (Glen) Grim and grandson Julian; daughter Tiffany Jan and granddaughters Winnifred and Sydney; and nephew Adam Achter. They wish to express their thanks to Dr. Dana Clarke for many years of supportive care, and to the staff of Salt Lake Regional Medical Center who helped Ella through the last days of her journey here.

Ella chose many years ago to donate her remains to the University of Utah School of Medicine. A memorial and celebration of her life will take place on Tuesday, April 19th from 6-9 p.m. at the Art Barn, 54 Finch Lane (in Reservoir Park), Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, attend a University of Utah basketball game with your mom.  Published in Deseret News from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2011

Joe Thompson

BOUNTIFUL- It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Michael Joe Thompson. He faded away peacefully at home Friday evening, February 11, 2011.

He was born May 1, 1947 to Thomas Clayton Thompson and Alice Moss Thompson in Salt Lake City, Utah. Raised in Bountiful, Utah and graduated from Bountiful High School. Married Daryl Richmond November 21, 1968. Joe was a proud member of Local 140 (previously Locals 57-19-348). He began his service with his union brothers and sisters in 1976 as a pipefitter and welder. Loyally served as Business Manager for several years. A past member of the Executive Board of Utah State AFL-CIO and sat on the Board of United Association Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC).

Survived by his wife, Daryl; son, Taylor; daughter, Jolayne (Juan); and son, Andy; five grandchildren; brothers, Clayton (Karen) and Dwayne (Norma); and sisters, Judy (Brent) and Susan (Jerry); and many nieces and nephews. We cannot forget his special Gene Autry watching sidekick and beloved dog, Pansy. Joe loved to watch the surf and eat shrimp in Mexico. He loved to dink around in his garage and felt right at home with a hose in his hands, always watering something. Joe was a mountain of a man with a sense of humor and a heart to match.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 East Lakeview Dr., Bountiful, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Humane Society or your favorite charity. He loved and was loved!  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Feb. 15, 2011

Janet Wilson

Janet Wilson Bronson, 63, died on January 21, 2011 while surrounded by many loved ones, after battling leukemia for nearly two years. Janet was born on May 6, 1947 in Bountiful, Utah to Cornell Wilson and Marie Lilly Gywnn. She married Gary L. Blosch in 1966 and had four children together. She later married Van Lynn Bronson in the Salt Lake Temple in 1990. She made Highland, Utah her home for the past 35 years.

Janet was a faithful, loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was extremely talented, full of wisdom and loved by all who knew her.

Janet is survived by her husband Lynn, four children, five step-children, 25 grandchildren and five siblings. Children: Tyson, Esha, Shaler Blosch and Zenica (Ryan) Sanford. Step-children: Mike (Linda), Paul (Dana), Mark (Kimberly) Bronson, Angie (Dan) Pluid and Annette (Gary) Miner. Siblings: Dennis (Kay) Wilson, Pam (Ron) Ludwig, Mike Wilson, Cathy (Ross) Thomason and Craig Wilson.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland 23rd LDS Ward Chapel, 10962 North 6400 West, Highland, Utah. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Warenski Funeral Home, 1776 North 900 East, American Fork, Utah and an additional viewing at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Highland City Cemetery.

Special thanks to the doctors and nurses, who provided such loving care, from the Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah Hospital, Promise Hospital, Heritage Care Center and American Fork Hospital.  Published in Deseret News on Jan. 27, 2011

Christy Tyson

Christy Tyson of West Seattle, Washington passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011. Born July 15, 1947 to Paul D. and Norma Christensen Tyson in Salt Lake City, Utah, Christy spent her early life there and in Bountiful, Utah. She received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Utah and a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Arizona. She later studied in Mexico City, where she learned to love the people and culture of Mexico.

Christy's career was devoted to public libraries as a Young Adult Librarian and Library Administrator in Utah, Arizona, Alabama and Washington. Her enthusiasm and dedication to help people influenced many lives and communities.

As a child, the library was one of her favorite places and she always had a book at hand. Outside the library, Christy enjoyed gardening, antiquing and spending time with friends, family and her pets. She was also a movie buff, with a special interest in foreign film. To her family, she was a cherished daughter, a loved sister, a dear loving aunt.

A special thank you from the family is extended to anyone who has loved Christy and to Dr. Martha Hyde and all the medical personnel who have cared for Christy.

Among her survivors are her sister Jean Tyson of Kent, WA, her niece Jeanie Palmer and her husband Presley and their children Stephanie, Andre and Sean of Newcastle, WA.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Sunday, January 30th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Camp Long Lodge House in West Seattle. If you wish to honor her memory, please send donations to YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association), 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Jan. 10, 2011