Artist Reception Features Graceful Paintings With Gracious Hospitality

A first for Peteetneet featured artist receptions, tables were set up with all the finery and a delicious meal was placed before guests Friday evening, January 24, 2020. The visitors were there to enjoy artist John Hawker’s beautiful paintings, which are on exhibit at the Peteetneet Art Gallery through February, and were treated to some of Mr Hawker and wife Patty’s (pictured) delicious cooking and gracious hospitality.  According to Rebecca Peery, Peteetneet Art Council president, the evening was a great success.

Throwback Thursday

A Labor Day boxing match outside Unbreakable Mixed Martial Arts Academy’s former 1st South and Main
Street location, right after the 2014 Onion Days Parade ended.

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Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

“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.

R. Daley (Hop) Whitelock

R. Daley (Hop) Whitelock, 85, passed away on January 17, 2020. He was born on February 20,1934 in Payson Utah.  He was the first child of Chester Leroy Whitelock and Blanche Loraine Daley. 

R. Dale married Karma Pickering on June 3, 1954 in the Salt Lake Temple.  They were blessed with three children; Dan, Annette and Todd. He has 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, with one grandchild on the way.

Dale accomplished many things in his life. He was very intelligent and quick to remember.  He always had a goal to achieve or a project to finish. He studied geology at BYU. He worked for Geneva Steel as an instrument repairman for many years.  He later went to work at Wecco and then for the US Forest Service.  

At a young age he worked in the uranium mines with his father in Southern Utah.  He was an avid rock hunter and knew the details and formations for every rock. He had many ventures through his life such as mining, bobcats, and the Doggie Hilton.  He loved hunting and fishing with his sons and grandchildren. Hop was very generous with his time and money. Many knew him as Coach. If he had a dollar everyone else had a dollar.  He served faithfully as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He loved his grandchildren so much. He made each one feel like they were his favorite.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren: Andrea Whitelock and Jay T. Lazenby.

He is survived by his wife; 2 sons, Dan (Patrice) Whitelock, Todd (Cheryl) Whitelock; and one daughter Annette (Lyle) Jenkins; sisters Blanchet Hadfield, Rena Pikyavit, and a brother, MacArthur Whitelock. 

We give special thanks to ‘The Seasons of Santaquin’ for their special love, and for the caregivers, that loved our Dad and made him comfortable at the time of his passing.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 12:00 noon at the Payson 3rd Ward Chapel, 274 South Main, in Payson Utah.  There will be a viewing prior to the services from 10:30 – 11:45am.  A visitation will be held Friday, January 24th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Walker Funeral Home in Payson.  Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkermemorials.com.

Payson Senior Citizens Woodcarvers Exhibit Runs Through March

The Payson Historical Society is currently hosting a display of the Payson Senior Citizens Woodcarvers.
The display will be shown at the Peteetneet Museum during January, February and March. Don't miss this
outstanding exhibit showing the talents of our senior citizens.  The Payson Historical Society is honored
to host the exhibit showing the work of the group over the past year.

Located at 10 North 600 East, Payson, the Peteetneet Museum is open Monday through Friday from 10:00
AM to 4:00 PM.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

“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.

ORAN WALL

Oran L. Wall, 86, passed away on January 10, 2020, at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on November 11, 1933,
to Lionel and Edris Finch Wall. He grew up with 6 brothers and 2 sisters, attending school in Santaquin and graduating from Payson High
School.  He attended Trade Tech and certified as a welder.

He married Shawna Oldroyd, his wife of 66 years, in Nephi, Utah.  They had 3 daughters, Connie, LeeAnn and Judy. He worked for
Geneva Steel and farmed until the day he died.  Dad had a love of farming and a love of all animals, especially horses. His favorite time
was spent riding his horses or on his tractor.  The grand kids were riding with papa when they were still babies. We spent many days on the
farm, having picnics, flying kites, hunting Easter eggs, and working as a family.  He taught his family the importance of hard work.

He is survived by his wife, 3 daughters, Connie (Brad) Mattinson, LeeAnn (Larry) King, and Judy (Brent) Vincent; sisters Lazawn Jarvis and
Thearl Park, and one brother, Verl; 14 grandkids and 33 great-grandkids.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Junior, Elfawn,
Venell, Leon and Guy, and a great-grandchild, Macen Lundell.

Services will be held on Friday, January 17 at 11 AM in the North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East, Santaquin, Utah.  A visitation will be held
at the same location on Thursday, January 16 from 6-8 PM and preceding the funeral from 9:45-10:45 AM.

Our family would like to thank the staff at Mt. View Hospital ICU and Canyons Hospice (Tom, RN) for the loving care they showed our dad and
family.

His final ride will be to the Santaquin City Cemetery.  It will be provided by Craig McKnight and Kim Richins. 

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

“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.

Carol Lynn Herrick

Carol Lynn Herrick passed away January 11, 2020. She was born the third of four children to Ammon “Snick” and Helen Mortensen Taylor on June 2, 1942.

Carol married Jerry Spainhower in 1960. They were blessed with two daughters, both of Payson, Stephanie (Dave) Leavitt, who has four boys, which have blessed Carol with 10 great-grandchildren; Susie (Jared) Knuteson, who have three children, Josie, Shae, and Jarett, and a very special great-grandson, Axel. Jerry and Carol later divorced.

Carol then married Glen Herrick on April 18, 1990. They were later sealed in the Provo LDS Temple on April 18, 1995. They joined together with his four children, Brian, Randy (Teresa) Herrick of Salt Lake City, who has four children; Tracy (Brandon) Henderson of St. George, who have five children, Kaia, Taylor, Evan, Neve, and Roslyn; Holly Herrick of Santaquin, who has two children, Bailey and Brock.

She has one surviving sister, Jean Taylor of Payson, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen’s son Brian, and her brothers, Monte and Dick Taylor.

Carol was born and raised in Payson, graduating from Payson High School in 1960. During her time at Payson High she was a member of the cheerleading squad. She enjoyed working at Zion’s Bank for 23 years, and later at Nebo Credit Union for almost another 20 years. Carol sang in the Chorale Choir for many years and loved being involved with her Sorority sisters.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She adored her grandchildren, they were her life. She was a dear friend to all that knew her and was loved by all.

Funeral services will be held January 18, 2020 at the Park Ward, 274 S. Main Street, Payson, at 12:00 Noon. There will be a viewing prior to the services from 9:00 – 11:30 at the church. Interment will be in the Payson City Cemetery.  Services are in the care of Walker Funeral Home of Payson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkermemorials.com

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

“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.

Nan Smith

Nan Lorraine Burnett Smith passed away January 12, 2020 at her home in Santaquin. She was born in Santaquin March 14, 1936 to Leslie Ottobine Burnett and Jennie Myrteen Greenhalgh. She married Wayne Eugene Smith March 4, 1955 in Santaquin and he passed away July 7, 1984.

Nan attended schools in Santaquin and Payson. She was always surrounded by family and friends and enjoyed life to the fullest. Her laugh was very contagious and wonderful. She found out early that she had a gift of arranging flowers. She shared that gift with many friends and people that did not know her. Her Christ-like personality would light up anyone that surrounded her. She gave freely to those she could help throughout her life in various ways.

She belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held dear to her heart the blessings of being sealed to her husband on April 13, 2005 in the Provo Temple. She was able to travel to many places around the world mostly with her daughter Cindy and friends. Mom loved the mother and daughter, sister, and friend trips we were able to take her on. She especially loved Russia and loved the people there.

She worked as a cook for the Nebo School District for 10 years. She owned and operated the Family Tree Restaurant with her son Jesse for many years until she retired and her daughter Leslie purchased it. A great cook she was and shared that gift with many people in the Santaquin community for years.

She is survived by two daughters, Leslie Ann Broadhead (Val), Kim Lorraine Broadhead (Keith); two sons, Jesse Wayne Smith (Cori), Danny Burnell Smith (Susan), all of Santaquin; a sister, Barbara Jean Bean, a brother, William George Burnett, a brother-in-law, Cleil Thayne Smith, all of Santaquin. She has 18 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Cynthia Lynn Smith, two brothers, Ferron Ammon Greenhalgh and Larry Brent Burnett, and a sister, Norma Kay Packard.

Our family would like to thank Mom’s ward family and her best friends and family members for all of their visits. This meant a lot to her.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Santaquin North Stake Center, 545 North 200 East. Viewings will be held Wednesday, January 15^th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin and Thursday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 am prior to services. Interment, Santaquin City Cemetery. Share condolences at www.brownfamilymortuary.com.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

“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.

Janice Losser Patten

On January 9th, 2020, Janice Losser Patten left this earthly life to return home to her Heavenly Father and family eagerly waiting for her on the other side. Janice was 83 at the time of her passing. 

Janice was born April 13th, 1936, in Santaquin, Utah, to Lamar and Arzley (Peterson) Losser.  During her elementary years her family moved around quite a bit. She lived in Washington, California and Utah. They eventually moved to Payson, Utah where her father owned and operated Westside Market.  Janice enjoyed working and helping her parents with this. 

Janice met the love of her life Duane on a blind date. Janice and Duane were married on April 15th, 1953. There marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple on December 9th, 1954. Together they raised six children.

Janice was able to spend the majority of her time being a homemaker while raising the children.  However, she also drove a school bus, was a book keeper, worked for Del Monte in the summer and even worked in the cherries.  When most of the children were raised Janice worked at Doug’s Auto Supply, Payson City, and as a lunch lady. She enjoyed doing respite work with special needs children. She worked with one particular girl, Christina for several years and developed a special bond with her and her family. 

Janice and Duane enjoyed traveling and enjoyed many fun filled vacations with family and friends. Janice and Duane enjoyed dancing and would go to the Golden Green Ball. On Saturdays Duane used to take Janice out to dinner so she could have a break from cooking. They also enjoyed going to the movies and would go on Tuesday nights. Janice was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening. At the time of Duane’s passing they had enjoyed 53 years of marriage.  

Janice was a member of the Cultus Club and Lady Fireman and has made long-lasting friendships there.  Janice has a group of friends that get together monthly to eat, play games and enjoy each others’ company. 

Janice was continuously serving others, whether it was her own family, friends; even strangers.  She was kind, caring, considerate and always looking out for others’ well-being. She was known to feed the homeless and give her last dollar away if someone needed it. Janice’s selflessness and compassion will be missed by all.

Janice was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held various callings on a stake and ward level from Relief Society President, to Young Women President, Primary, Achievement Day Leader, Temple worker and teaching temple classes.  Janice was also a very diligent and faithful visiting teacher. She enjoyed going to Humanitarian and working on projects. 

Janice was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) at the age of 82 and remained positive, strong and courageous.

Janice is survived by her children and their spouses; Christine (Ray) Sorensen of Lake Shore; Susan (Brent) Shurtliff of Santaquin; Alecia (Larry Mecham) Patten of Genola; Mark Patten of Payson; Jennifer (Brad) Montague of Payson and Elizabeth (Cory) VanAusdal of Santaquin. She is also survived by a brother, Neil Losser. 

Janice leaves behind fifteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband, Duane; her parents; a brother Lynn Dean; three sister-in-laws; Marie Buys, Katherine Patten and Glenna Losser, two brother-in-laws Don Patten and Kenneth Patten, and a granddaughter, Erica. 

The family would like to thank those who lovingly cared for their mom; her friends as well as the nurses, doctors and staff at Mountain View Hospital.

A viewing will be held in Janice’s honor on Thursday, January 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Payson 2nd/3rd Ward Church Building 274 South Main Street, in Payson, Utah. A Funeral will be held at the same location on Friday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m. with a viewing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Walker Funeral Home, Payson, Utah. Condolences may be sent to www.walkermemorials.com

Artist John Hawker’s Work Featured at Peteetneet Gallery

A new art exhibit hangs now at the Peteetneet Gallery.  It is the work of featured artist for the months of January and February, John Hawker. 

Mr Hawker is an oil painter who has only been painting for two years. His work is amazing!

There will be a reception for the artist with light refreshments served on Friday, January 24, from 6-8 in the evening.

The Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center is located at 10 South 600 East, Payson, Utah.

The Gallery is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

In this week’s edition of The Payson Chronicle

From His Pioneer Heritage To Drumming With Social Distortion, Christopher Reece Loves What Music Has Given Him

Story by Michael D. Olson

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#thepaysonchronicle #readthepaysonchronicle #goshen #utahnews #punkhistory

Lovers of good music LOVE MUSICOPHILIA.

Mourning the Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Service

“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.

JEANNIE RAY HANKS

Jeannie Ray Hanks, 86, passed away January 2, 2020 in Santaquin, Utah of causes incident to age. She was born on May 15, 1933 to Roy C. and Freda Evans Ray in Jackson, Ohio, at the home of her Uncle George and Aunt Evelyn Ray. As a young girl she was raised in Chicago, Illinois with her younger brother, Charles. They then moved to Utah where she graduated from Lincoln High School in Orem with high honors. In her early 20s she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jeannie pursued an education and career in business and worked at Geneva Steel and finished her career working in the Nebo School District Office for over 30 years.

During her time at Geneva Steel she met Richard F Hanks. They were married in Salem, Utah on April 3, 1954. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple later that year. They moved to Tacoma, Washington while Richard (Dick) served in the US Army. While there, their daughter, Connie, was born. They returned to Utah, where their son, Mark, was born.

Her church service included callings in the Relief Society and Primary and she was one of the first to establish and organize the material for the Main Street Chapel library in Salem. She was known to frequently visit the elderly and widows in Salem, as well as Dick’s many aunts and uncles.

Jeannie was an accomplished artist and seamstress. Her favorites were painting and needlework. She kept a lovely home and garden and preserved much of the food she and Dick grew. She passed this knowledge to her children and many of her grandchildren. She had a great love of animals and had many pets through her life. She loved family history and often shared stories from the lives of her relatives and from her early life. She traveled the world through her children and grandchildren and loved to hear stories and look through photos of their travels.

She is survived by her two children, Connie (Sam) McVey, and Mark (Annette) Hanks, both of Salem, her twelve grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Carol Talmage of Bountiful, Elva Hanks and Linda Peery, both of Spanish Fork, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, her parents, and her brother.

Funeral services will be held at the Salem Main Street Chapel, on Saturday, January 11, at 11:00 am. There will be no formal viewing Friday night, but family and friends are welcome to pay respects from 10:00am to 10:45am prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Salem, Utah Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to the LDS General Missionary Fund or a charity of your choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.walkerobits.com