Paul Thorum

Elmer Paul (Skip) Thorum 1946 ~ 2015

Skip passed away January 7, 2015. He was born on November 20, 1946 to Elmer G. and Oleah Wall Thorum. He had many health issues and disappointment in his life, but he remained positive, cheerful and full of hope. He graduated from Bountiful High School, and served in the LDS Northern Indian Mission.

He is survived by his lifetime friend, Diane Gardner; brothers, Tom and John Thorum (Sidney), and many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 13th at 1:00 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St., Midvale, Utah. Burial at Murray City Cemetery.  Published in Deseret News on Jan. 11, 2015

Myra Wilson

Myra Catherine Wilson Gagnier, 67, of Yakima, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Myra was born April 26, 1947 in Bingham Canyon, Utah to William James and Joyce (Smith) Wilson. Her childhood was spent in the Kennecott Copper area of Western Utah where her father was a postal worker who would sometimes carry her around in his mail bag. Myra moved to the Bountiful, Utah area for her K-12 education where she graduated from Bountiful High School in June 1965. She attended BYU in the fall of 1965 where she met her future husband, Rick. They married June 30, 1967 in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, UT. After Rick's graduation, they moved to Western Washington for approximately five years. In 1973 the family moved to Moses Lake, Washington and then later to Yakima where she has lived for over 35 years. She worked as a secretary for Davis High School for over 20 years, retiring in 2009.

Myra greatly loved her children and grandchildren, choosing to spend a lot of time either with them or thinking about them. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Gagnier of Yakima, her children, Travis (Christy) Gagnier of Des Moines, WA, Amy (Keith) Felt of Woodinville, WA, Adam (Lisa) Gagnier of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and Josie (Noah) Fox of Yakima; fourteen grandchildren, Anastasia, Madelaine, Cosette, Trevor, Trent, Katie, Trey, Owen, Oliver, Ellie, Truen, Calvin, Nolan, Emmett, and a sister, Jayne (Clarence) Jones of Centerville, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. and the Funeral Service begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Terrace Heights Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 105 Hillcrest Drive. Burial will follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

JeNan Broderick

JeNan Broderick Page, 67, passed away October 23, 2014 from pancreatic cancer. She was born February 12, 1947 in Castle Dale, Utah to Ronald J and Lorna Beth Jones Broderick. She married James Robert Page on April 29, 1966 in Bountiful, Utah. James passed away on August 30, 2008 after 42 years of marriage.

JeNan attended Bountiful High School and lived in Davis County for over 60 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many callings including compassionate service leader, nursery worker, library worker, teacher, and visiting teacher.

She loved to be with her grandkids and great grandkids. She also loved camping and cruising with her sister, playing with her grandkids, and zooming on her 4-wheeler. She was a great cook.

JeNan is survived by her children, Laurel Lyn (Shawn) Wittke, North Carolina; Jennifer Ann (Kent) Call, St. George; James Ronald (Tiersa) Page, Kaysville; Robert Denim (Heather) Page; Jeffrey Scott (Janae) Page, Layton; and Douglas Andrew (Tori) Page, Kaysville; 27 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 2 sisters, LeRoy (Sharilyn) Broderick, W. Bountiful; Danny (Vicki) Broderick, W. Bountiful; Kevin (Laurie) Broderick, Centerville; Kae (John) Garrick, W. Bountiful; and Patricia (Brad) Coburn, Holiday. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, James. The family thanks Envision Home Health Care for their kind and compassionate care for JeNan.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 27, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the Kaysville 7th Ward chapel, 331 South 50 West, where family and friends may gather for a viewing from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Layton.

Roger Buck

    

Roger Buck died unexpectedly at his home, apparently as the result of a fall on Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was 67 years old.

Roger was born in Los Angeles, CA and grew up in Bountiful, Utah, graduating from Bountiful High in 1965. Following a Mormon mission to Switzerland and Lebanon (he learned to speak German and Arabic), Roger attended the University of Utah, where he earned a bachelors degree in psychology.

Upon graduation he moved to San Francisco, CA, where he worked at various jobs, including manager of a European Health Spa. Before long he applied to and was accepted at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, and then California State University, Hayward, obtaining two masters degrees in psychology.

Subsequently, he worked as a psychologist in the Bay Area for a number of years and was highly regarded by his colleagues for his skills. He worked with children, was a marriage and family counselor, a school psychologist, and part of a mobile crisis team. In recent years he had returned to Utah and was living in the Avenues in Salt Lake City.

Roger is an unforgettable character for all who knew him: intelligent, witty, passionate, opinionated, charismatic and a bit devilish. He lived life on his own terms, which included actively protesting the Vietnam War and leaving the Mormon Church when he came to doubt some of its teachings. He was also compassionate, especially towards children, homeless people and animals. His rescue golden retriever Minnie was his constant companion and accompanied him on daily walks in the Avenues and the foothills above Salt Lake City. He enjoyed great literary works and particularly liked the novels of Fyodor Dostoyevski and Hermann Hesse. His favorite rock group of all time was The Who; and his favorite city was San Francisco.

Roger was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his brother Brent, who lives in San Francisco.  At Roger's request, there will be no funeral or other service. He will be remembered. That is enough.

Dan Treft

(Obituary compiled from information found on the Internet)

Richard Dan Treft, born March 9, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT, to Richard C. and Norma Chandler Treft.  He was the oldest of four children that included Linda C. Treft, Pamela A. O'Shea and Michael R. Treft. 

He married Karen Kay Hamlett March 31,1970 in Salt Lake City, UT.  Dan passed away on April 21, 2014.

Carol Gudmundson

           

After a difficult battle with ALS I have joined my family in Heaven on March 2, 2014. I was the second of five children born on April 14, 1947 to Clark Gudmundson and Darlene Haslam Gudmundson.

After graduating from Bountiful High I attended the U of U. Later I earned a Bachelors degree in Business from the University of Phoenix. I married Steve Linde and was blessed with a daughter, Traci Hansen (John). Later divorced. I married David Stanworth and was blessed with a son, Dustin. Later divorced. I married my best friend, Sammy Kay on March 7, 1991 and we were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on August 7, 1992. I was blessed with his three kids, Tracy Cash (Bill), Jeff Kay (Ryan), and Troy Kay (April).

I traveled extensively with my best friend, Sammy. What a blessing he has been. I was active in the LDS Church and served in various church callings. What a journey I have had. After retiring from the State of Utah 6 years ago I joined the Red Hat Society’s Foxy Red Hot Divas where I served as queen until recently. I met several dear friends. I was a past officer in Friends Unlimited and played pinochle with my dear friends.

I loved and will miss my grandchildren, Johnathan (Anna), Christian, Katie, Thomas, Nichole (John), Danny (Alan), Tyler (Ashley), Amber (Ryan), Jesse, Jackson. Levi, Dillon, great-granddaughters, Gracie, Ella, and Madeline. I am also survived by my siblings, Sharon Proctor (Doc), and Ron Gudmundson (Angelina). Preceded in death by my parents, my brothers, Clark and Kay; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

I want to thank all of my special friends for their love and support. I especially want to thank all of my kids for their love, help and support given to Sammy and I. Thank you to Dr. Bromberg and all of those at UCNS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to MD/ALS for research.

Services will be held Friday, March 7th, 11:00 at the Crosspointe Ward, 1327 W. 5550 So. with a viewing Thursday evening from 6 – 8 at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 So. Redwood Rd. and one hour prior to services at the church.

John Green

Johnny Van Green, adored husband to Shirlene Adair Green and loyal father of nine fantastic children, passed away from lung cancer on the evening of October 27, 2013 at Jordan Valley Medical Center.

John lived life to the fullest and enjoyed being around the things and people he loved the most. The "Green House 9" was always the "Lazy Jay Motel" as he would call it. Family conversations were often held in the dark with Matlock reruns in the background.

John did not want to take life too seriously. Light-hearted interactions with everyone he met kept us all smiling. John was a top producing insurance agent. He served his country in the U.S. National Guard and the Army Reserve.

He gave his heart to his beautiful bride in the Salt Lake Temple and he raised a family determined to carry on his name. During the setting days of John's life, the family witnessed a kind and brave man depart from this earthly existence leaving behind a legacy of honor and love.

Preceded in death by his parents, Van Wilson Green and Norma Jean Smith Green. Survived by his wife, Shirlene Adair Green; brothers, Wilson Green (Sandy) and Robert Green; his children, John Russell Green (JeongAe), Jennifer Densley (Ronnie), Melanie Williams, Adam Green (Ashley), Holly Marrott (Dave), James Green (Nicole), Mariette Evans (David), Andrew Green (Justine), and Aaron Green;?and twenty most wonderful grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway. (10600 South). Viewings will be held on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the mortuary and from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to the services.  Interment: Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery.  Published in the Deseret News on October 31, 2013.

Calvin Buck

Dewaine Calvin "Cal" Buck passed away October 22, 2013 in Boise, Idaho. This beloved father and friend passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Boise, Idaho.

Cal was born November 26, 1946 in Logan, Utah to mother Evelyn and father Dewaine Buck, both deceased. Cal grew up in Bountiful, Utah where he attended Tolman Elementry, Bountiful Jr. High and Bountiful High, graduating in 1965. Cal served honorably in the US Army from February 1966 to February 1969. His service was spent in Alaska, New Mexico and Vietnam.

Cal most always owned acreage which enabled him to pursue his lifelong love of horses. Cal spent most of his life involved in the trucking business where he worked as a terminal manager for Garrett Freight lines and NW Transport throughout the 70's & early 80's, until starting his own companies; "Five State Transport Inc." in Salt Lake City, Utah and "Cal D. Buck Trucking LLC" in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Cal also owned and operated "Country Cash," a small convenience store in Terreton, Idaho, until selling it to buy a small 160 acre farm there.

Cal has four children; James, Steven, Miranda and Crista as well as three grandchildren; Gabriel, Nishan and Zander. Cal's siblings are, sisters; Patty Buck, Janice VanOrden, Vicky Humphrey, Laura Crawford, and brother; David. Cal was a wonderful father and friend to all who knew him. We will miss you Cal!  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Oct. 30, 2013

Gae Price

Gae Mary Price Rankin, 65, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2013 surrounded by her husband and children. Gae was born on July 24, 1947 to Harvey and Gladys Price in Salt Lake City. She graduated from Bountiful High School in 1965. She married Ken Rankin on September 24, 1976 and together they raised a wonderful family. Gae was a beautician for 48 years (retired July 2012). She had a passion for spending quality time with her grandchildren by whom she was affectionately known as “Grandma Treat” as she loved to surprise them with sugary snacks.

Gae was loved and admired by all that knew her, but especially by her children. Gae was blessed with an ability to love, nurture, and teach. Her example of quiet service spoke loudly of her charitable life. She was constantly aware of those around her who needed a little lift and would do all she could to make other’s lives a little brighter.

Gae is preceded in passing by her father and mother Harvey and Gladys Price. She is survived by her loving husband Ken Rankin; children Kim (Clint), Shane (Amber), Tim (Jodi), and Justin; 12 grandchildren; and siblings Harvey, Clyde, Jan, Walt, Yvonne, and Pam.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2013 at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary 727 N. 400 East, Bountiful, where friends may visit from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the services. Interment following at Bountiful City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to The Alzheimer’s Foundation at 855 E. 4800 S. Suite 100, SLC, UT 84107

Carol Smith

Carol Anne Gross, 66, of Morris, IL, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Rivershores Care Center in Marseilles.

Born March 30, 1947 in Wilmington, DE, Carol Anne was a daughter of James and Frances Hoffman-Smith. She was raised and educated in Delaware before moving to Utah and graduating high school. In May of 1968 Carol married Gordon Gross in Morris, he preceded her in death. She held employment over the years at the Joliet Arsenal, Grundy Bank, Northwestern Corporation, and the Morris Daily Herald. Carol was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris, and often tutored at Immaculate Conception School. She enjoyed knitting, playing the cello, and playing the organ at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Morris.

Survivors include three children: Matt (Ellen) Gross of Ottawa, Nancy (Jeff) Spampanato of Seneca and Scott (Jennifer) Gross of Morris; grandchildren: Nathan and Anna Spampanato, and Jada, Kohen, Adam, and Noah Gross; three sisters: Sally (the late Leon) Zanoni and Janet (Jim) Pullen both of Florida and Martha Smith of North Carolina; three sisters-in-law: Carole VanCleave and Sharon (Lynn) Paulson both of Morris and Sandra Harney of Idaho, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Carol was preceded in death by her parents: James and Frances Smith; husband, Gordon and one sister, Nancy Hunter.

Cremation rites have been accorded per the wishes of Carol. A Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 600 E. Jackson St. in Morris. Reverend Ed Howe, CR will officiate and inurnment will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Morris.

Preferred Memorials may be made as gifts in Carol's memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or Immaculate Conception School Endowment Fund.

Carolyn Lockett

Our dear Carolyn passed away Friday, February 15, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones after a valiant struggle against a cancer so rare that it accounts for only 1/100th of one percent of the known cases.

Carolyn was born in S.L.C. to Richard and Kathryn Lockett on August 18, 1947. She graduated from Bountiful High and Stevens-Henager College.

She married Tony Thurber in 1982 and worked as his legal secretary and office manager for many years. Their common interests of opals, jewelry, skiing, scuba diving, backpacking, sailing, and motorcycling took them through Europe, India, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Australia, and as vendors to gem shows throughout the western states. Carolyn was famous among the show people for her wire and opal ants mounted on Zeolite crystals.

Carolyn leaves the children raised with her husband Tony; Lisa (Stolen), St. George, Suzanne (Hinchman) and Eric Bradnt of Salt Lake; grandchildren Tessa (Creel), Tara and Jake Stolen, of St. George, and Hannah Hinchman, Roy. She is survived by half-siblings Gene Vickrey, his wife Rita, and nephew Troy of Kemmerer, Wyoming and Donna Weisland, of Seattle, Washington.

Carolyn's body will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Center for research into her rare disease. The family is grateful for the fine care she received there as a patient, and gives special thanks to Dr.'s Gouw, Vorhees, Dunson; and Nurse Katie Thomas.

There will be a celebration of Carolyn's life in Ogden at a date to be arranged. Timely notice will be given.

Stephen Cook

Stephen Robert Cook was born on September 20, 1947 in Manchester, England to John Francis Cook and Doris Wolfenden Cook. He passed away on November 5, 2012 in St. George, Utah. Steve was a gifted student from a very early age and was proud to attend Oldham Hulme Grammar School in England. His passion for learning and remembering stayed with him his entire life.

As a teenager he moved to Salt Lake City where he met and married the beautiful Karen Pedersen of Salt Lake City and they were sealed in the London Temple in April 1971. They lived in England for the next eleven years, and had five children. A sixth child was born after moving back to Utah. While living in England, Steve was a career teacher and administrator. He served in a Bishopric and a Stake Presidency, but his true love was teaching, and he was a renowned Seminary and Institute teacher. He worked faithfully and tirelessly in the Church Education System to raise the profile of the scriptures, Institute and Seminary with great success; many of his students in the British Isles have expressed a great debt of gratitude for the foundation he laid in this area of the church.

He also took great delight and priority in nurturing his young children in the gospel. He made a deliberate effort to fill our home and hearts with spiritual things, to create a heavenly home. Gathering around as Steve played the 12 string guitar, scripture scavenger hunts, music filling the home, long drives, and cheering on the Utah Jazz and Manchester United football are just a few of the memories his children will treasure forever. He laid an eternal foundation for his family.

Upon returning to Utah with his family in 1979, he earned a Masters Degree from Brigham Young University and taught seminary at Bingham, Hillcrest and Alta High schools. He was a writer and editor of religion and curriculum for the LDS Church for twenty-five years. He had an exceptional mind and an outstanding ability to teach the gospel. He devoted his life to the studying and teaching of the scriptures and to imparting in each student a love and fervent desire to study and come to know the doctrines of the gospel. He was a seeker of truth. He was a great witness of Jesus Christ and had an unshakable conviction of the Savior.

In May 2002, Steve married loving Alison Foster in the Preston, England Temple and along with her daughter, Alana lived in Oldham, England and Spanish Fork, Utah. In recent years, he lived in St. George, Utah and had the privilege of working in the St. George Temple and of teaching a youth Sunday school class.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents, his former wife, Karen, and his son-in-law, Jared Bentley. He is survived by his wife, Alison, three brothers, David, John, and Martin Cook, all of England and by his seven children, Tammy (Barry), Andree, Rebecca (Kirk), Carilee (Brant), Joe, Lindsey, and Alana and by fifteen grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday at 5:00 p.m. at the St. George East Stake Center, 345 South 300 East with a viewing prior at 3:30 p.m. Burial will take place on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at the Salt Lake City Cemetery 200 North Street. Published in Deseret News on Nov. 8, 2012

Madeline Quist

Madeline (Quist) Schimmelpfennig Thimmes, our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Oct 2, 2012 at the age of 65 after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born Jan 13, 1947, in Salt Lake City to Carl Lowell and Geneve Gold Quist.

Madeline had a golden childhood growing up in the Bountiful 9th Ward. Her many Gold and Quist cousins also helped make her childhood special. As an adult, Madeline adopted Logan, Utah, as her home. She began her family there with her first husband, Howard Schimmelpfennig. While raising her three kids, Madeline not only served as the Ellis Elementary PTA President and the Logan Council PTA President, she also received her BS ('81) and MBA ('83) degrees from Utah State University. Later Madeline returned to Logan with her second husband, Martin Gene Thimmes, and taught in the USU College of Business for 11 years.

Madeline also lived in Manhattan, KS, Bounder City, NV, Fort Collins, CO, and finally South Salt Lake, UT. She made many friends and touched many lives everywhere she lived and will be greatly missed.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Marty, and her parents. She is survived by her children, Steven (Jen) Schimmelpfennig, Karen (John) Duncan, and Saundra Schimmelpfennig (Eric) Neperud; her grandchildren, Brendon, Jeremy, Andrew, and Emily; and siblings Beth Beck, Carma (Jess) Fuller, Ross (Marsha) Quist, and Craig (Mary) Quist.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 6th. A viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a service and remembrance at the Wasatch Presbyterian Church (1700 East 1700 South) in Salt Lake City. Madeline will be buried next to her husband Marty in the Logan City Cemetery (1000 North 1200 East) with a graveside service at 3p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Utah State University earmarked for nontraditional students.  Published in Deseret News from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2012

David Greenleaf Mayfield

(Obituary compiled from information found on the Internet.)

David Bruce Greenleaf was born on July 8, 1947 in Ogden, UT to James Louis and Doris Jensen Greenleaf.   His father died shortly before his second birthday.  His mother then married John Mayfield.  David had an older brother, Robert, and a younger brother, Norman Greenleaf.

David was married in Rexburg, ID to Diane Zollinger on Feb. 5, 1971 and they had five children: Nathan David, Heather, Melissa, Isaac John William, and Seth James.  The three middle children were born in Anchorage, AK.  He was later married to Kathleen Adams.

David served at Malmstrom Air Force Base near Great Falls, MT as the chief Weather observer.  He later ran a web site: The Atomic Orphan.

Dave was disabled most of his later years and passed away on January 17, 2012, in Salt Lake City, UT from complications of whooping cough.

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

Ron Moulton

Ronald Kent Moulton died December 2, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ron was born on February 20, 1947 in Heber, Utah to Edmond Kent and Rhea Mae (Evans) Moulton. He graduated from Bountiful High School, was employed at Hill Air Force Base as an engine mechanic, and served with honor in the US Army in Vietnam. Ron was married twice and divorced twice.

He is survived by a daughter Paige, aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his younger brother Steven Ed Moulton, and his mother and father. He is also survived by his special caregiver Donna Nielson and her family. A memorial service will be held at a later date and burial is planned for the Heber City Cemetery at that time.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Dec. 19, 2010

Mike Crosby

     

On August 7, 2010 Michael F Crosby finished his mortal journey and met his Heavenly Father with open arms.

Michael had a strong willful spirit. He was a successful business man who was very athletic. He loved being in touch with nature by camping, hiking, golfing and skiing. He was a member of the LDS church in which he accepted many callings. He had many friends who enjoyed his company and his quick wit.

In June of 2009 he was diagnosed with colon cancer which he valiantly fought while keeping a positive attitude and refusing to let his family dwell on the negative until the very end at which time he accepted his Heavenly Father's plan. He loved unconditionally and enjoyed time with his family.

Michael is survived by: his wife, Cindy J. Crosby; children: Michael (Kacie) Crosby, Michele Crosby, Sindi (Chad) Hogenson, Nathan (Shanee) Crosby, Jennifer (Bentley) Crosby; brothers: Arnold (Susan) Crosby and Brent H. Crosby; his parents, Harvey F. and Cossette H. Crosby; and grandchildren, Adrian, Alexandra, Taylor, Braxton, Brandon and Skotlin. Michael was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jordan Underwood and grandson, Joshua Rydalch.

On lieu of flowers donations will be accepted for medical and burial expenses. Funeral services will be at the LDS Church located at 855 E. Mutton Hollow Road, Kaysville, UT on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. The viewings will be at the church on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Interment: Bountiful City Cemetery.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Aug. 10, 2010

Mike Ferrin

 

Michael D. Ferrin passed away Oct. 14, 2009.  Born March 5, 1947 to Afton Jane and Paul Eldon Ferrin of Ogden, Utah. Graduated from Bountiful High School Class of 1965 in Bountiful, Utah. Married in 1971 to the love of his life and best friend VerdaEllen. Herded cattle and cooked in Northern Arizona (Kaibab Plateau) and Southern Utah (Vermillion Cliffs). Joined United States Marines in Jan 1966, basic at MCRD San Diego Camp Pendleton, "A" school Jet Engine Mechanic Naval Aviation Technical Training Command Memphis Tenn., volunteered for Vietnam and arrived Oct. 1966. Joined H&MS-16 Engine Shop. Transferred to HMM-164 in March 1967, Non Commissioned Officer in charge of Engine Shop, qualified as Crew Chief/Gunner in CH46A's, extended twice (35 months total in country), received 30 air medals, one single mission air medal, Navy commendation with valor. Returned to the US in Sept. 1969, honorably discharged at Treasure Island San Francisco.

Worked as an Apprentice Machinist, Salesman/Head Bookkeeper-Cashier for Sutherland Lumber SLC and Denver, Special Deputy Sheriff (jailer) SLC, Deputy Sheriff in Davis County, UT, Mine Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, and Welder at Allied Chemical, later General Chemical, west of Green River, Wyoming. Served as First Aid Mine Rescue Team, Volunteer Firefighter in Lyman, Wyoming, and Unita County, Fire Warden in Uinta County. Bridger Valley Veterans' Service Officer, long time Scout leader unit and district, Merit Badge Counselor, 4-H leader, Wyoming Hunter Educational Instructor for 20 years, VFW Life Member Post 7798, Bridger Valley former Commander and Quartermaster, member of American Legion, former Service Officer Post 36 Ft. Bridger, 2nd Amendment Taskforce member, NRA endowment life member, North American Fishing Club Life member, PGA Tour Partners Club life member and collector of many coupons.

Preceded in death by son Michael Kyle, parents, two sisters Karen and Patricia, and two brothers Richard and Wayne. Survived by wife Verda Ellen, sons Matthew Sean of Seattle, WA; Erin Charles and wife Ana Carolina of San Diego, CA; Kevin Paul of Salt Lake, UT; sisters Pamela (Chuck) Youngblood of Woods Cross, UT; and Christine (Layne) Meri-wether of North Salt Lake, UT; brother David Rhodes of Centerville, UT; mother-in-law Donna Shurtleff of Sandy, UT; brother-in-law, Leon Shurtleff; sister-in-law Judy (Mike) Doty of Salem, UT; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Viewing at 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 and again 9:15-10:15 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at Russon Brothers Funeral Home, 295 North Main, Bountiful, UT. Graveside services on Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Elysian Burial Gardens located at 1075 E. 4580 S., Salt Lake City, UT, 84117.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on Oct. 18, 2009

Nola Noyes

BUHL - Nola E. Drown, 62, of Buhl, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at her home. Nola was born July 31, 1947, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lynn and Rachel Noyes. She lived and attended schools in West Bountiful, Utah. On March 14, 1966, she married Lynn R. Drown and moved to the Magic Valley area, where they raised seven children together. Nola was a kind and devoted wife, mother and grandmother; her thoughtfulness and sense of humor will be deeply missed. Nola was a member of the Followers of Christ Church.

Nola is survived by her husband, Lynn Drown; her daughters, Teresa (George) Powell of Dahlonega, Ga., Vicki (Kurt) Buckley of Bountiful, Utah, and Julie (Dustin) Hampton of Twin Falls; her sons, Randy (Teresa) Drown of Buhl, Ron Drown and Richard Drown, both of Filer, and Jeff (Danielle) Drown of Kearns, Utah; her brothers, Thel (Wendy) Noyes of Utah and Tim (Renee) Noyes of Arizona; her sisters, Lynda (Terry) Toone, Vonna (Will) Ward and Ebbie Cabrera, all of Utah; as well as her mother, Rachel Noyes of Buhl. She leaves behind 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Nola was preceded in death by her father, Lynn Noyes; and a brother, Therin Noyes.

The funeral service for Nola will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Reynolds Funeral Chapel, 2466 Addison Ave. E. in Twin Falls. Burial will follow at the Buhl West End Cemetery. At the family's request, there will be no public viewing. Services are under the direction of Reynolds Funeral Chapel in Twin Falls.

Georgia Carr

Georgia Deane Carr of Bountiful, Utah was born May 4, 1947 to Venice and Audrey Deane Carr. Married Jim Day in 1963 and had two sons, James Bret and Jay Cameron. Later divorced.

Worked most of her life at Carr Printing, the family business, of which she was very proud. She had three grandchildren she loved very much, Jordan, Jessica and Riley.

Georgia died of complications of life on Saturday, August 22, 2009. "I really needed to get out of this body so don't grieve for me, be happy - I'm finally free!"

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2009 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, where a visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

Published in Deseret News from Aug. 26 to Aug. 28, 2009

Richard Christiansen

Johnson City, Tennessee

Mr. Richard Lin Christiansen Christiansen passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009.  Mr. Christiansen was a resident of Johnson City, Tennessee at the time of his passing. 

He was a graduate of the University of Utah with a BA in Mathematics and a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Masters Degree in Computer Science.  He is survived by his wife Linda. 

Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 13, 2009 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Services will be conducted by Terry Henderson and presiding will be Bishop Z. Thomas Cannon. Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 14, 2009 in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 10:50 A.M. on Friday for the graveside service. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 13, 2009 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence at other times.

Published by the University of Tennesee “Torchbearer” in the alumni obituary section: Richard Lin “Rick” Christiansen (masters degree 1982) Richard Lin “Rick” Christiansen, of Johnson City, TN, died August 10, 2009. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force, having served seven years. Rich received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah, and his mater’s degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Arts and Sciences. He worked as a software engineer for Texas Instruments and Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc.

Douglas Carroll

Douglas Thompson Carroll passed away July 8, 2009 at his home in Nephi, Utah.  He was born June 16, 1947 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clarence and Beth Thompson Carroll. He became a truck driver at a young age and continued until his retirement last year. He loved being on the road and had a passion for trucking.

He married Kay Anderson on May 22, 1982 and they were later sealed in the Manti Temple on July 5, 1994. He is survived by his wife Kay, sons Brad (Stacy), Brace (April), and four grandsons, Kyson, Daxton, Drake, and Ethan. He is also survived by his brother Stephen and sisters Diann, Marsha, and Linda. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Nephi Stake Center, 351 North 100 West. A viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, 94 West 300 North, Nephi and at the church from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery.  Published in Salt Lake Tribune on July 10, 2009