Gary Miller

 

Gary Fred Miller beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep while suffering with Alzheimer’s. He quickly declined after a fall that broke his hip. Three days later he passed in the early morning of Friday, September 3, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving wife and eight children. He will be deeply missed by so many that he touched with his love, generosity, and example.

Gary centered his life on nurturing his family and extending Christ-like service to others. He and his sweetheart, Farrelyn, were lovingly devoted to raising their eight children and took great care to ensure they were taught and nurtured in the gospel of Jesus Christ. No person was more important to him than his beloved, Farrelyn. To those who knew them, their love and devotion was evident and an inspiration to all.

Born in Salt Lake City, UT in April 17, 1947 to Glen and Vivian Miller, he was the fourth oldest of eight children. He grew up in Bountiful, UT and enjoyed playing baseball and football for Bountiful High School and played for the football state championship his senior year. Following high school, Gary valiantly served in the Uruguay/Paraguay mission from 1966-1968. He attended college at Utah State, BYU, and U of U where he majored in Business Management. In 1971, while having knee surgery from a football injury, he couldn’t resist his beautiful nurse with the long, black hair. Within 6 months they were married and sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 6, 1971.

In 1975 they moved to California after the birth of their third child. Gary began working in the floral industry at Venco Nursery in Oxnard. Not knowing the difference between a fern and a chrysanthemum when he began, he quickly learned the business he loved so much and became the owner five years later, renaming it Milgro Nursery. He soon became one of the largest potted plant growers in the country, expanding the business to other locations including Santa Barbara, CA, Nipomo, CA, Moorpark, CA along with another greenhouse operation in Newcastle, UT. He was well known, loved, and respected within the floral industry. He passed down this great legacy to his children.

Gary was deeply committed to service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was called to be bishop of the newly formed Camarillo 5th Ward and served there for six years with a special love for all the members, especially the youth. In 1995 he was called by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland to be the stake president of the Camarillo, California Stake and faithfully served for nine years. His dedication and love for the members of the stake was very evident through their love and respect for him. Following a move to St. George Utah he was called to serve as the mission president of the Texas, McAllen Mission. He diligently served from 2007-2010. President and Sister Miller influenced the lives of over 450 missionaries they have a great love for.

When Gary wasn’t with his family, out in the greenhouses, or at a church building, he could be found practicing or at a sporting event for one of his children, flying in his plane, visiting with a family, or out on the golf course. He loved traveling with his wife and family and the Hawaiian Islands were a second home to him. To Gary, heaven would look something like the third hole on the Mauna Kea golf course.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Farrelyn; eight children: Scott Miller (Christy), Michelle Boley (Scot), Melissa Muncy (Mike), Bradley Miller (Ariel), Cherilyn Smith (Ben), MaryAnn Stokes (Ryan), Tamara Roberts (Jay), and Michael Miller (Aubrey); along with his 31 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 10, 2021, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation prior from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, at the Snow Canyon 11th Ward Chapel, 1625 Lava Flow Drive, St. George, Utah. Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery, 1950 Ancestor Way, Santa Clara, Utah.

Services will be available to watch on Zoom. https://zoom.us/j/99735908198

Barbara Eldredge

 

October 23, 1947 – August 13, 2021

Barbara Ilene Eldredge Bennett, age 73, passed away on August 13, 2021 at her home after a long 18 month battle with cancer and bone marrow disorder.  The family would like to thank the team from Quality Home Health and Hospice for their care, kindness and compassion while caring for Barbara.

Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.  She very much loved her family and friends.  Barbara enjoyed traveling with friends, going to the movies, musical theatre and crocheting. One of Barbara’s biggest joys in life was animals, especially dogs.   She always had a constant canine companion(s) at her side.

Barbara worked at Tooele Army Depot before retiring.  She later went on to work for Wells Fargo Bank where she retired from there as well.

Barbara is survived by sons David L. Bailey (Cindy Nelson), William Pat Bennett (Tamara Damerell), Michael F. Bennett (Lonnie Bennett) Joseph V. Bennett (Sherry Bennett), daughter Penny A. Bennett, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, best friend Karen Strickland and her faithful canine companion Lola.

Graveside services will be held for family and close friends at Elysian Burial Gardens on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at 12 noon, 1075 East College Street (4580 South), Salt Lake City, Utah.   Friends may visit family from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. prior to graveside services.

You are invited to attend a reception immediately following the services at 6980 South Village River (Clubhouse)  Midvale, Utah.

Barbara requested donations to in lieu of flowers to be made to the animal rescue group Utah Animal Advocacy Foundation (U.A.A.F)  that rescued her beloved Lola.  Donations can be made at www.uaaf.org/donate or can mailed to U.A.A.F P. O. Box 651097 SLC, UT 84165-1097. 

Curtis Ingleby

Curtis W. Ingleby - December 2, 1946~July 17, 2021

Curtis W. Ingleby (74), beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, and brother passed away on July 17, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Curtis was born in Salt Lake City on December 2, 1946 to James C. Ingleby & Elizabeth R. Wegener.

Curtis was a man who was well respected, easy to love and fun to be around. He was very quick witted, you could always tell when he was about to say something that would make you laugh, sometimes to the point of tears, when you'd see the twinkle in his eyes and a mischievous grin cross his face. He was also quick to reach out a hand when one was needed. Curtis carried wisdom beyond even the 74 years that he lived on this earth, and he shared that wisdom, offering it as one of many ways to show how much he cared for those around him.

Curtis loved playing all types of sports throughout his life. In his youth, his passion was baseball. He was even offered an opportunity to play baseball with the Atlanta Braves. This expanded to include playing and coaching softball as an adult as well as playing racquetball and golf. He was a die-hard fan of the BYU Cougars, the Utah Jazz and the San Francisco 49ers, and loved all other Utah teams. Curtis was very fond of muscle cars and loved racing when he was in his youth. As an adult, he loved his Cobra Mustang so much that he had to part with it due to the number of tickets involving that fast car.

Curtis honorably served in the US Army, he loved his country and was very proud to show his patriotism.

He was employed by EIMCO/OVIVO for most of his professional career. He was loyal to the company and its employees and found happiness in helping others to succeed. He wore many hats throughout his career and genuinely loved being an Operations Manager for the Systems Group, the position he eventually retired from on March 30, 2012. He was an advocate for his customers and was very diligent about solving their complex and unique problems. He established long and lasting working relationships with his colleagues, customers and vendors, and many of these individuals became lifelong friends whom he loved and spoke highly of even after he retired.

Curtis dearly loved his wife and soul-mate Christine. She brought joy, happiness and passion to his life. He adored and cherished her throughout their marriage and was forever grateful for the care she continued to provide to him in his later years. Curtis loved spending time with his family and friends. Quality time together was very meaningful and important to him. He was thrilled to meet his first great-grandson, Oliver, just 2 months prior to his passing and those moments of the two of them together will be forever engrained in our hearts.

Curtis is survived by his wife Christine L. (Fischer), daughter Stefanie (Jason), granddaughters Lexi and Tori (Billy), great-grandson Oliver, sister Lorreen (Dave), sister Diane (Larry), sister Christine (Mark), and numerous nieces and nephews. Curtis is preceded in death by his parents James & Elizabeth and his older brother Jim.

A private Celebration of Life will be held in his honor.

Published by Deseret News from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2021.

Linda Sue Whyte

Linda Sue White lost her fight against dementia on June 17, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

Linda was born June 30, 1947 in SLC, to David and Jetta B. Whyte.  As a young child, Linda liked to learn, which led her to teaching.  She loved inspiring young kids to learn.  Linda taught 2nd grade in Granite School District for 13 years.  She then found a passion for teaching Kindergarten which she taught in Davis School District for 19 years.

Linda always loved finding little lessons in life and passing them on to whoever would listen.  Married Terry E. White on Aug 1, 1975 and together raised 3 daughters.  Linda was a fun, free spirit who loved to travel.  Whether the vacation was planned months ahead or a spur of the moment road trip.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband Terry E. White, her parents David & Jetta Whyte and her brother Dan E. Whyte.  She is survived by her daughters Darcy (Dave) Adamson, Jana White, and Kori White.  Her sisters Bonnie Whyte and Jacklyn Gailey and her brothers Terry (Merrilee) Whyte and David (Karen) Whyte.  Grandchildren Kaden, Rylan, and Jacee Adamson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held Thursday, June 24th at Russon Mortuary in Bountiful from 6-8 p.m.  On Friday, June 25th there will be a short viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral at 11:00 a.m. at the church at 585 E. Center Street.  She will be buried at Memorial Estates Lakeview Cemetery.

We would like to send our appreciation and gratitude to all who took care of Linda at Encompass Hospice.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Utah Humane Society because Linda wanted to help all animals.

Ron Thomas

Desmond Ronald Thomas, 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home in Perry, UT. He was born on February 8, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT, a son of Desmond Olsen and Betty Simonson Thomas.

He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War and served valiantly from 1970 to 1972.

Desmond married the love of his life, Leslie Nielson, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on May 15, 1969, to this union they were blessed with 9 wonderful children.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had the privilege of serving in the Auckland North New Zealand mission from 1965 to 1968. He served faithfully as Elder's Quorum President and numerous other callings. His favorite of all was co-primary teacher with his wife.

Desmond was an amazing autobody repairman and owned his own business wherever he lived. If he didn't know how to do something, he would learn and became a jack of all trades. He was an entrepreneur and enjoyed building and remodeling homes. He was the inventor of the EZ Frame Clamp, used in autobody repair work.

He had a love of the temple and being outdoors. Anyone that was around him felt his humble love. He had an infectious smile and a deep devotion to his family, whom he enjoyed spending time with.

Desmond is survived by his dear sweet wife, children: Annoni (Randy) Larson, Celes Thomas, Darnelle Earl, Tambi (Nathan) Tueller, Aaron (Brandi) Thomas, Joseph (Shanae) Thomas, Amuri Balls, Inacamille (Trent) Bateman, Jefferey (Anahi) Thomas; 32 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Janit Lee Bott, sister; Edsel Joseph Nielson, father-in-law; Patricia Murphy Nielson, mother-in-law; Brett Earl, son-in-law; Susan Nielson, sister-in-law.

The family would like to extended their gratitude to Karl Wall and Collette Anderson with CNS, the Bott family, Bott Monument, and to all those who have shown their love and support.

The Viewing will be Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:30 at Myers Mortuary, 205 S 100 E Brigham City, followed by a close family graveside service.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com

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Published by Myers Mortuary from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2021.

Elaine Wrigley

Elaine Wrigley Hawkins, 73, beloved mom, grandma, sister and friend, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Bountiful, Utah at their home where they have lived for 41 years.

As the second youngest of seven children, Elaine was born August 6, 1947 in Burley, Idaho to Bernell Wrigley and Eva Stanger. Elaine married her college sweetheart and lifelong companion, Wally Hawkins on August 6, 1969 in the Salt Lake Temple. Both Elaine and Wally graduated from BYU, where Wally played football and Elaine was a Cougarette. They settled in the Bountiful, Utah area where they began their careers and their family.

Elaine was an elementary teacher, teaching at Hannah Holbrook (2nd grade), Washington (5th grade), Boulton (5th Grade), Farmington (reading specialist), and Adelaide (reading specialist). She taught for 30 years. Throughout the years, she earned the equivalent of her master’s degree. She served her church in many capacities, including relief society president and primary president.

Elaine enjoyed any music with a good beat, seeing the changing fall colors, trips to California, sunshine and the ocean, movies, shopping, trying new restaurants and hotels, and being with her children.

Elaine’s family was indeed her most treasured gift. She is survived by her loving husband, Wally, her four children, Chad (Susan), Tyler (Jodi), Derrick (Melissa), Heidi, and ten grandchildren, as well as four sisters and one brother. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Bernell and Eva Wrigley, and her brother, Marvin.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Russon Mortuary, 295 North Main, Bountiful, where a visitation will be held from 12:30 – 1:45 p.m. prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 South 200 West, Bountiful.