Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Maurine Ross

Mary “Maurine” Topham Ross, 90, passed away peacefully October 29, 2018 surrounded by her children.

Maurine was born February 14, 1928 to Melvin and Pearl Topham. She learned early in life the value of hard work while helping her parents and siblings on the farm.

Mom told about being out in the fields thinning beets, singing at the top of her lungs, hoping for a talent agent to drive by and offer her a record deal. Mom loved to sing.

Mom and Dad met when they were in grade school. Their love grew for each other and they got married January 25, 1947. Later Mom and Dad were sealed for time and eternity in the Manti Temple.

Mom dedicated her life to her husband and their five children. She was the source of dad’s strength, but always let him take the lead.

Mom had a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit and this helped her find the good in what life had to offer.

Mom and Dad worked side by side in providing for their family. They were able to celebrate their 71^st wedding anniversary before dad’s passing in March of 2018.

Mom’s legacy is one of devotion, kindness, hard work, laughter and love. Mom served in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including a mission with dad serving as the Bishop’s Store House.

Maurine is survived by her son Jerry (Marilyn) Ross, Santaquin, and daughter Marianne Stevenson, Central Valley, Daughter-in-law Sandy (Dan) Davis, 10 grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren; sister Thelma (Don) Gibson and two brothers-in-law and five sisters-in law.

Maurine is preceded in death by her Sweetheart, sons Michael, Jan, and Bradford; son-in-law Brent Stevenson, and her siblings, two brothers and four sisters, and countless family and friends.

Mom we know that you are singing to dad and the boys.

The family would like to thank, with our sincere hearts, Seasons of Santaquin and their great staff, special care giver and friends Kori Vermer, Bonnie Ballard, Santaquin Second Ward, and all of our dear family and friends for their love and support.

There will be a viewing Friday, November 2^nd from 10:00-11:30 am at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East Santaquin. Graveside service will follow at 12:00 pm at the Santaquin City Cemetery. Share condolences at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Beth Elaine Shawcroft Schempp

Beth "Bethy" Elaine Shawcroft Schempp, age 77, of Elk Ridge, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Beth was born on July 26, 1941 in Alamosa, Colorado to James Reese and Ada Lorene Rasmussen Shawcroft. A 1959 graduate of La Jara High School, Beth was a cheerleader, a member of the band and the Harvest Ball Queen. She went on to attend Brigham Young University where she continued to play her trumpet performing in the marching band.

She married her high school sweetheart, Lloyd William Schempp, on June 6, 1960 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They were blessed with six children and were actively involved in their lives; she was their biggest cheerleader. She faithfully raised her special-needs child into adulthood never fully reaping the rewards of having an empty nest.

Blessed with many musical talents, Beth also loved to crochet and was a wonderful seamstress sewing clothes for several children, quilts and countless home decor items and gifts for others. Many people’s hearts were touched, as she was known for sending thousands of thank-you and birthday cards. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she served in many callings particularly in the Primary and Relief Society Programs.

Beth is survived by her husband Lloyd William Schempp, children: Sandy King of West Valley City, Utah; Keith (Candi) Schempp of Star, Idaho; Christine (Mel) Oyler of Pleasant Grove, Utah; Lisa (David) Flinders of Pleasant Grove, Utah; Karl (Shari) Schempp of Saratoga Springs, Utah and Kelly Schempp of Pleasant Grove, Utah; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Gary (Ethel) Shawcroft of La Jara, Colorado; Terry Shawcroft of West Valley City, Utah; and sister Lorna (Glen) Franck of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother, James Reese Shawcroft and Ada Lorene (Rasmussen) Shawcroft.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the La Jara 2nd Ward, 117 7th Street, La Jara, Colorado. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Elk Ridge 5th Ward, 450 Elk Ridge Drive, Elk Ridge, Utah from 6-8 p.m. There will also be a visitation prior to the funeral service on Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. at the La Jara 2nd Ward. Interment will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Sanford Cemetery, Sanford, Colorado.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com

Growth In Payson

According to government projections, Payson is expected to grow by an additional 48,000 residents by 2050. A steering committee has been working to come up with a general plan that will take into consideration all the demands that are anticipated to come with this growth.

The committee met yesterday in the Payson City Council Chambers for the final in a series of meetings leading up to a public open house planned for Thursday, November 8. Pictured here is Assistant Payson City Planner Daniel Jensen (standing, left) chatting with City Planner Jill Spencer and Kirk Beecher, Vice Chair of the Payson Planning Commission, at the end of yesterday’s meeting.

The open house, which promises to “explore options for Payson’s future,” will take place in the City Center Banquet Hall (south doors), located at 439 West Utah Avenue, Payson.

#PaysonCity #Utahnews #growthinUtah #inThePaysonChronicle #readThePaysonChronicle

Coloring Contest Winners

Administrative Assistant Haley DeHart looks over the winning entries in this year’s Payson Fire and Rescue coloring contest, held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week.  Ms DeHart was among a group of Payson Fire and Rescue and Payson City crew treating the winners, all students from each grade attending five local elementary schools, to lunch and a fun afternoon at the Fire Station on October 10.  The winners' names have been published in this week’s print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Football and Halloween

Marci Aston is pictured cutting the hair of a regular customer, Dallas, who drives all the way from Provo to her shop, Classic Beauty & Barber in Payson’s east-side professional district. If his name is any indication, Dallas is a true blue Cowboys fan. Meanwhile, Ms Aston roots for team Packers. This is clear in the Green Bay swag intermingled in the decor, all the way down to the Brett Favre jersey by the salon’s workstation door. What’s also apparent, at least this month, is that Ms Aston loves Halloween. Each year she decks her shop with ghouls and cobwebs, and is sure to set aside plenty of treats for visitors of all ages, and this year is no exception. Be sure to stop by Classic Beauty & Barber, at 875 East 100 North #6, for some Halloween style before the holiday passes, and the ghouls and cobwebs rest for the season.


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Behind The Wheel

Candy and gum packages spell out sentiments shared by residents who are grateful for the difficult and necessary work of the local fire and rescue crew.  Veteran Payson firefighter Stan Spencer is pictured seated behind the edible card assembled carefully by hand on poster paper. Meanwhile, the 2018 Payson Fire and Rescue coloring contest winners, students from five Payson elementary schools, enjoyed lunch and a discussion with firefighters in an adjacent gathering hall inside the Payson Fire Station, October 10.  The students were transported safely from their schools to the station at 45 East 100 South that day, then back to their classrooms after in both a fire engine and ambulance. Mr Spencer was among the drivers behind the wheel. Find more on this story in this week’s print edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Milt Friedli Is Hanging Up His Hat

Firefighters and Ambulance Crew Treat Student Artists to Lunch at Payson Fire Department

Smoke billowing from the Payson Fire Station yesterday raised no alarm, sans the signs of good eats to come.  The smoke was coming from a barbecue grill outside the red brick building on the corner of First East and First North, where Mickey Lane (pictured above), a twenty-three-year Payson Ambulance engineer, could be found at work with spatula and tongs in hand.  Mr Lane was cooking up hot dogs and burgers for firefighters, ambulance team members, and a talented crew of students from each of the five Payson elementary schools, winners of the Payson Fire Department’s annual coloring contest. The Wednesday lunch, made complete with a ride to and from the schools in both an ambulance and fire truck, along with a special presentation by Payson Firefighters, served as reward for the contest winners from each grade at Barnett, Park View, Spring Lake, Taylor, and Wilson Elementary schools.  More to come in next week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle.

Stadium Cinemas Invites Firefighters, EMTs, and Forest Service Personnel To Try Out Theater's New Reclining Seats

Firefighters, EMTs, and Forest Service personnel were invited to try out the new seats at Stadium Cinemas last Wednesday and Thursday.

Stadium Cinemas' Kris Phillips says, “More than anything, inviting all the firefighters and telling them we appreciate what they do was a pleasure for us.  Firefighters from Payson, Santaquin, Elk Ridge, and other areas joined us.  They honestly were so gracious and grateful."

Six of the eight theaters are now equipped with two rows of recliners of the zero-gravity type.

Magical Family Event to be Hosted by the Utah Metropolitan Ballet

by Autumn Cook
autumnfcook@gmail.com

8 October 2018

Lindon, UT – A gourmet fall feast will be featured alongside Harry Potter-themed treats, prizes and live entertainment at the Utah Metropolitan Ballet’s “Fantastic Feast and Festival.” The event, which is being co-hosted by Alpine Event Rentals, will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 16 at Wadley Farms Castle, 35 East 400 North, Lindon.

Wadley Farms’ famously charming castle will be turned into a magical wizarding village of delight for all ages, with butterbeer, wands, photo ops and prizes, all set to a background of hauntingly beautiful live music.

Each evening will feature a magician. On Monday, Daniel Schaffer, a Mentalist, Magician and Psychic Mind Reader, will take the stage with an array of mind tricks. On Tuesday, magician Zane Gray will delight with an act that weaves together magic, comedy and personal experience.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Scott Lynn Draper

February 26, 1954 – October 7, 2018

Scott Lynn Draper, age 64, passed away on October 7, 2018 in Provo, Utah.  

He was born February 26, 1954 in Payson, Utah to Wendell (Dutch) and Mary Lou (McClellan) Draper.

Scott was educated in Payson and graduated from Payson High in 1972.  He then went to Utah Technical College in Provo where he completed the welding program.

Scott had some physical challenges in his life and he faced them with determination and with his pleasant personality. He was a friend to all and he had many friends of all ages.
Scott loved horses and horse racing. He began spending the winters in Phoenix with his parents in January 1984, where he made many lifelong friends.

He was an active and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he appreciated the care his ward members gave him both in Payson and Phoenix.
Survivors include: his brother, James Craig (Annette) Draper, Payson; Sandra (Reid) Nelson, Salem; and many nieces and nephews.

His family would like to thank the employees at Mountain View Hospital ICU and UVRMC  ICU for their kindness in caring for Scott.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Payson South Stake Center, 711 South 600 East, Payson.  A visitation will be held Friday evening, October 12, 6-8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary 587 South 100 West, Payson, and at the church Saturday 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Burial will be in the Payson Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com

Park View Fall Community Carnival Promises To Be Event You Won't Want To Miss

This event is one you won't want to miss! Here are a few things that we have planned for that night.

- Food Trucks
- Air Med Helicopter
- Ambulances
- Police Cars
- Meet the Mayor
- Mini Petting Zoo
- Hay Rides
- Old Time Fiddlers
- Face Painting
- Carnival Games

Student Council will also be selling soda pop! All of the money they earn will go toward the scholarship fund which is given to a Park View Alumni.

Early bird tickets can be purchased at the Park View School office from October 8-12.

Family Tickets are $20.00 ($15.00 early bird)
Individual Tickets are $5.00 ($4.00 early bird)

Come and support Park View, see you there!

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Earlene Thompson

Earlene Thompson, age 67, of  Payson, passed away on October 4, 2018, in Santaquin, Utah. Earlene was born on October 9, 1950 in St. George to Willis Earl and Linna Gubler Rosenlof. She married the love of her life, Parley Dean Thompson on May 27, 1972 in the St. George LDS Temple. Together they had 4 children.

Earlene attended BYU, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in 1972 and Masters Degree in 1977.  She worked in the Palmdale School District for 31 years as a kindergarten and 1st grade teacher. She was also a co-owner with her husband of a Sears Catalog store for 10 years in Lone Pine, California.

Earlene loved to serve others and always could mix up a pan of hot rolls or cinnamon rolls to give to neighbors, friends, or someone in need. She also loved ceramics and twirling the baton.

Earlene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities including Relief Society President, Young Women Advisor, Primary President, Stake Public Relations Representative, Librarian, Chorister, Chorister Leader, and Temple Worker. Earlene was a gifted Pianist and Organist and enjoyed being an Organist in the Payson LDS Temple. Earlene especially enjoyed her time working with her husband as Ordinance Workers in the Payson LDS Temple. Earlene’s testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ was a prized possession as were her children and grandchildren.  She was faithful to the end.  She left a wonderful legacy of faith and service.

Earlene is survived by her husband, Parley Thompson, children William Thomas (Olga) Thompson of Nashua, New Hampshire, Benjamin Parley Thompson of Hobbs, New Mexico, Sierra Charisse (Sean) Kilpatrick of Kansas City, Missouri, and Elden Willis (Chantell) Thompson of Bastrop, Texas. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, siblings Gayle (Steve)Tomlinson of Ridgecrest, California, Shirlene (Gary) Hill of Orem, Utah, Stanley (Julie) Rosenlof of West Valley, Utah, Darwin Olof Rosenlof of Ridgecrest, California, and mother Linna Gubler Rosenlof of Orem, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her father, Willis Earl Rosenlof.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Payson 9th Ward, 1080 South 930 West, Payson. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson. A visitation will also be held prior to the service from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the Santa Clara City Cemetery, 3780 Windmill Drive, Santa Clara, Utah.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com.

Dance To The Big Band Sound At Halloween Event

Nebo Employee Patty Maloy Receives State Honor

By Lana Hiskey

Patty Maloy

Patty Maloy, former lunch clerk at Cherry Creek Elementary and current lunch clerk at Spring Lake Elementary in Nebo School District, was awarded the Employee of the Year for both the State of Utah and the Western Region by the School Nutrition Association.

Known for her enthusiasm for life and good nutrition, Patty has gone above and beyond to promote good nutrition in the lives of students. Patty was instrumental in helping Cherry Creek Elementary become the first school in Nebo School District to offer a food-sharing station. To prevent so much food from getting thrown away at lunchtime, the food-sharing station allows students to donate their untouched food for other students to take home and enjoy over the weekend.

During the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Weeks, Patty plans creative activities to get students involved and excited about good nutrition.  Patty invites parents, college mascots, and high school athletes to join in the events at the cafeteria.

Congratulations, Patty Maloy, on being a Nebo Hero!!

#nebohero #NeboSchoolDistrict #studentsuccess #empowerstudents #engagestudents #focusonstudents #loveUTpublicschools #utpol #uted

Santaquin City Council Meetings Moved To First And Third Tuesday Of Month

Santaquin City Council meetings have experienced a change.  Formerly held on the first and third
Wednesday of each month, the meeting dates have shifted to the first and third Tuesday instead.
October 2 marks the first meeting of this month.

Tomorrow night’s agenda includes a discussion and possible action on a Sunroc mass grading
conditional use permit for property having access to the frontage road south of Summit Ridge
Parkway; discussion and possible action on the Safe Walking Routes to School project on 300
West, between 100 North and 560 North; discussion and possible action regarding a Police
Department out-of-state travel request; ordinance 10-01-2018, an ordinance amending Santaquin
City Code Title 10, Chapter 7, Articles A, B, C, D, E and P regarding vehicle maintenance standards
in residential zones.

Held in the Court Room, which is located on the upper level of the city building at 275 West Main
in Santaquin, the twice-monthly city council meetings begin at 6 PM.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.  All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of these obituaries may also be found in The Payson Chronicle.

Verl Ritchie

1938-2018

Verl D Ritchie, 79, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Born October 3, 1938 in Burley, Idaho to Clifford and Zina Ritchie, the middle of 7 children. Graduated from Wasatch High School in 1957 and received his MBA at University of Idaho. He served in the Western States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.

He married Rose Ann Larsen, November 21, 1963 in the Manti Temple. They raised 4 children. He worked as the Chairman of the College of Business at Northland Pioneer College in Snowflake, Arizona and retired from teaching at Snow College in 2005. He loved sports, scouting and traveling. He served in many Church callings in both ward and stake levels.

Survived by wife, children, Douglas (Marleen) Ritchie of Mendon, Nevada, TerriAnn (Clint) Walker,
Castle Rock, Colorado, Sandra (Ben) Campbell, Payson, Utah, Travis Ritchie, Payson, Utah. 21 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Brothers, Von (Judy) Ritchie, Honeyville, Utah, Neil (Teresa) Ritchie, Burley, Idaho, Sister-in-law, Jean Ritchie, Bountiful, Utah. Sisters, Retta Dillree, Morgan, Utah, Ann Petty, Burley, Idaho, Ila (Jim) Paskett, Burley, Idaho.

Verl was preceded in death by his parents and oldest brother, Kay Ritchie.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 12 p.m. NOON at the Brookside 2nd
Ward church house, 952 West 1580 South, Payson, Utah. A visitation will be held at 11-11:45 a.m.
prior to the funeral services at the church house. Interment will be on Saturday, October 6, 2018
at 3:30 p.m. in Aurora Cemetery, Aurora, Sevier County, Utah following the services.

Condolences may be sent to www.walkerobits.com