Mourning The Passing Of Our Friend

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” 

~ Helen Keller

Wilford G. Pierce “Bill” 

                                         December 27, 1951 - January 28, 2025

On January 28, 2025, Bill passed away, held by his loved ones.

Bill was born December 27, 1951, in America Fork, Utah. He was the oldest Son of Elva Nelson Pierce and Arlo E. Pierce. Bill learned the Pierce ways at a young age and became a gifted tradesman and a successful business owner. He took great pride in both his personal and professional work.

In 1972, Bill married Carol Madsen Pierce (Jody). Together, they began building his legacy. They raised 4 amazing children: Robert, BillieJo, Dallas, and Cari. Bill took great pride in his children and grandchildren and bragged about them every chance he could.  Another thing Bill cherished was restoring classic cars and trucks. He and his family shared many memories of working on his masterpieces and showing them off at car shows. His latest project, a 1941 Chrysler Hot Rod, will be completed in his honor by his children.

In 1999, Bill and Jody parted ways. Bill later married Stacy Roper, and his family grew. Bill and Stacy enjoyed many activities together, but their favorite was traveling to Hawaii. We should also mention the many dogs they have loved and spoiled.

Bill is survived by his Children: Robert (Tara) Pierce, BillieJo (Jeremy) Mitchell, Dallas (Dani) Pierce, Cari (Justin) Batty, Jessica (Clint) Eastwood, Marcy (Troy) Robertson, Marlo (Jeff) Smith, and Matt Robertson, (25) grandchildren and (10) great-grandchildren (#11 is on the way), brother Eldon (Joyce) Pierce and sister Cindy (Kent) Childs.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Arlo and Elva Pierce, his wife, Stacy Pierce, his sisters, Kathy and Annette Pierce, and his two closest friends, DeVan Pierce and Sam Houston.

We love you, dad! Now it is time for you to rest with the angels and fly with the Eagles. As we say our goodbyes, let us remember, “With great love, there is great pain”, and that proves true with your passing.

You will be held in our hearts and missed terribly until we meet again.

A memorial service to honor Bill will be held on February 22, 2025

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Prayer and Tribute at 12:00

Bridal Up Hope Mapleton

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“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” 

~ Helen Keller

Nolan Dean Barney

January 20, 1942- December 27, 2024

Nolan Dean Barney, 82, passed peacefully from this life surrounded by loved ones on December 27, 2024 at his home in Springville, Utah. Nolan was born on January 20, 1942 to Vird LeGrand Barney and Verla Mae (Bone) Barney in Elsinore, Utah. He was the youngest of 5 children. Siblings include: William Dale, Carol Jean, Elaine, and Reid. We are comforted knowing the whole family is reunited in heaven again. 

Nolan lived a full and happy life. He especially loved fishing, hunting, camping, traveling, genealogy, pottery, art, creating jewelry, and rock hounding. A creative and resourceful man, he dreamed up and labored tirelessly on home and garden projects in every home he lived in.

As a high school student in Cedar City, Utah, he enlisted in the local National Guard unit under the command of Colonel Dalley, whose faith and leadership was a great example to him. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving full-time in the Northern California Mission from April 1961-1963. He graduated with a BA from Southern Utah University (known as CSU at the time) in December, 1966. He married Ramona Kaye Tucker (Eldredge) on July 30,1965 and was blessed with five sons and two daughters. Nolan and Kaye later divorced, but maintained a good friendship and stayed involved together in their children’s lives. He was known as a hard-worker and provided for his family teaching at Payson High School for 30 years (1968-1998). Classes he taught included: art, pottery, jewelry, yearbook, teen law, and history. He also worked as an electrician after school, on weekends, and summers. A highlight of his career was overseeing the electrical crews for the Samoan and Tongan LDS temples as they were constructed in 1982-83. 

Nolan was married to his soulmate, Carolyn M. Ashby Comstock on September 4, 2001. They were recently sealed in the Provo City Center Temple on July 27, 2024. Together they served as missionaries at the Cove Fort Historical Site in 2006. They traveled on many adventures together and made many good friends along the way. Nolan was referred to by Carol as her “dessert in life.” They enjoyed living in Mapleton, Ut, Springville, Ut, and Quartzsite, Az. 

Nolan is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Carol) M. Barney. Children: Ryan Barney, Amy (Brandon) Groves, Matt (Sue) Barney, Daryn (Kristi) Barney, Brandon (Amy) Barney, Travis (Laura) Barney, Alyse (Aaron) Basilius. Stepchildren: Roger (Tracee) Comstock, Diana (Scott) Gibson, Jennifer (Jeff) Cherpeski, David Comstock. Together they have a total of 36 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Nolan is also survived by his dear mother-in-law Judy Tucker.

Visitation Friday, January 10th, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Spring Creek Stake Center: 760 N 400 E Springville, Utah

Funeral Saturday, January 11th, 2025 10:00am

Spring Creek Stake Center: 760 N 400 E Springville, Utah

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Richard Lee Spencer